The pros and cons of formal art classes for children 13 Articles

by Rachelle de Bretagne

Art classes and children. I believe that no matter how naturally talented a child is that art is a good creative outlet for children, although the manner in which it is taught can lead to drawbacks in the child's develo...read more

by Susan Hibberd

There are two sides to every argument, and this topic is no different. BENEFITS OF FORMAL ART LESSONS In a formal class, children are taught a range of skills and techniques that they might not pick up on their own...read more

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by Sonia Bermudez

what happen to children in this generations. children now of these days are growing up knowing almost everything that you wouldn't even think that they know. they will be talking about things that is happening now and...read more

by Joanne Greco

My daughter is an artist. No, you've never heard of her. You've never seen her art hanging in a gallery. What then makes her an artist? She creates art. It's that simple. She's been very patient with me as I ...read more

by Maria Fontaine

As a teacher of Visual Art and Drama in the public school system for many years, I could write volumes on the importance and value of formal classes in the arts. In the current climate of "standardized test madness", our ...read more

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by Suzanne Gillan

ART CAN NEVER TRULY BE TAUGHT - IT IS NOT A SCIENCE An artist lurks in each of us. Every child has artistic ability. Every adult has artistic ability. How that art is perceived by the viewer is at the viewers discretion...read more

by Shanna Steals

Learning Art Properly Leads to Creative Freedom The ability to create art is intrinsic, the ability to do it well is learned. As a painting and drawing instructor and a fine artist myself who has a university degree, ...read more

by Paula Stahl

Art is a reflection of the society it comes from. Through art we learn history, explore ideas, create the world we live in and dream. Children usually enter the public school system as delightfully creative and free thi...read more

by B. B. James

In considering whether a child should take formal instruction in art, one should first distinguish between young children and older kids. While art courses can be wonderful for all kids, parents and instructors must be sen...read more

by S. Mills

Formal art classes for creative children may be one of the best tools a parent can provide. However, it may be better to wait until children are older before having them begin formal training. While in many areas of life...read more

by Alysia Waters

This is one issue that i stand strongly on. I'm an artist, an art teacher and i work at a daycare. i understand all the concepts and techniques of developing your artistic craft. i teach it. structure, creativity, perspect...read more

by Steve Martin

There are arguments on both sides for formal art classes for children. On the plus side, these could be summarised as follows: Art is often regarded as a second-rate academic subject. I'm sure my school was not unique i...read more

by Gideon MacLeish

Childhood is a time to explore horizons. It's a time to discover. Most importantly, it's a time to play. Through play, children are discovering much about the world around them. As much as its tempting to create structu...read more