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    Art  

 

 

Spears Art Studio

Texas, United States, English-speakers

264 Mountain Drive
Lakehills, Tx 78063
Dr. Diane S. Spears
spearsartstudio@earthlink.net
www.spearsartstudio.com

830-612-2585

 


Practice higher order thinking skills/Christian thinking/living through the study and performance of visual art. 
    Spears Art Studio High School Art Survey©  - see the professional product review:   http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Reviews/2109.php 
    Art for Kings Christian Art Curriculum, K-8, A Teacher's Manual©  - 36 weekly themes, 308 stimulating art activities, 158 patterns/posters.
   
Much more.

http://spearsartstudio.com
830-612-2585

 

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Ceramic Cellar Art Studios

Austin

11301 Lakeline Blvd. Suite 120
Austin, TX 78717
info@CeramicArtStudios.com
www.CeramicArtStudios.com
www.CeramicCellar.net

512-257-1112


Paint Your Own Pottery * Mosaics * Glass Jewelry Classes

Kid’s Parties * Ladies Nights * Mommy and Me Mondays

* Daily Specials * Clay Hand Imprints 

Engage in collaborative skills and flexible thinking with your child. Ceramic Cellar is a fantastic, warm, and inviting art studio that is perfect for getting out and allowing your child to explore their creative side.

 
 

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Art-A-Rama, Plano

North Dallas and Collin Counties

1610 J Avenue
Plano, TX 75074
perry@artaramaplano.com
www.artaramaplano.com

972-423-4554


Art-A-Rama, Plano’s curriculum based art classes are highly experiential and developed specifically with the home schooled in mind. Students develop skills and techniques through study of the masters and the progression of visual arts through the ages. See our web site for class times an additional details.

 
 

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KIDZART

Austin, TX and Surrounding Areas

P.O. Box 80024
Austin, Texas 78708
info@kidzartaustin.com
www.kidzartaustin.com

(512) 252-7380


KIDZART believes everyone can create art! We focus on the fundamentals of fine art and drawing by using professional materials, varied techniques, and caring Certified Instructors. Classes offered at your location. Programs available for preschoolers through high school students that meet and exceed National Standards for Visual Arts. Call today to see how we can meet the needs of your Homeschool group.

 

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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself Ceramics Studio

See website for locations

www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl

888-265-6764

 


Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our talented staff is waiting to help.

 

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Virtuoso Music

Entire Metro Houston Area

Info_houston@virtuosomusic.com
www.virtuosomusic.com

281-998-8096


Music lessons in your home – all major instruments including Piano, Guitar, Violin/Viola, and Voice. Great prices, exceptional teachers, recitals, festivals, and music discount program. Call today to learn more and to schedule your FREE introductory lesson. Established company with extensive experience in the home school community.

 
 

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Smashing Times

Frisco, Prosper, Allen, McKinney, Dallas, Plano and Richardson

308 Preston Royal Shopping Center
Dallas
, Texas 75230
info@smashingtimes.com
www.Smashingtimes.com

214-363-2088


Smashing Times is a fun and whimsical destination where children and adults can come in and create their own mosaic masterpiece. Our mosaic studio is a safe place for everyone. All of our tiles, china, and glass are tumbled so that sharp edges are removed. We can tailor a visit to our studio to fit specific educational needs.

 

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Glazed Over Ceramics Studio

Houston

14627-B Memorial Drive
Houston
, Texas 77079
info@glazedoverceramics.com
http://glazedoverceramics.com/

281-497-7272 
Fax 281-497-0303

 


Come have art class with us!
We do great pottery and mosaic projects, and can even tailor them to your needs!
Call today to set up a class.

 
 

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Monart School of Art – Keller

North Fort Worth – Tarrant County

251 Town Center Lane #2101
at ARTHOUSE
Keller, TX  76248
info@kellermonart.com
www.kellermonart.com

817-993-1374


Nationally-recognized drawing and painting school for children and adults.  Instruction begins at 3 1/2 – age appropriate classes.  Special rates for homeschoolers – supplies included.  Weekly instruction that is academic and progressive.  Recommended by leading educators at Harvard University.  Computer graphics and animation for older students.  First class free.

 
 

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marmalade skies…arts & crafts studio

NW Austin

13450 Research Blvd. #229
Austin, TX 78750    USA
Debbie Tawse
info@marmaladeskiesaustin.com
www.marmaladeskiesaustin.com/

512-695-1694



 


Arts & crafts for kids and adults: mosaic, decoupage, jewelry-making, greeting cards, painted room décor & more! Year-round fun: “walk-in & create”, summer camps, birthday parties, group events, and holiday programs.
Summer hours: art camp, Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm;
“walk-in” from 2pm-6pm; Wednesday FAMILY NIGHT, 6pm-9pm.
September-May hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.

 

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Abrakadoodle

Dallas, North Dallas and Far North Dallas Suburbs

4760 Preston Rd.
Suite 244-279
Frisco, TX  75034
http://www.abrakadoodle.com/
http://www.abrakadoodle.com/TX02.html

214-387-6969



 


Abrakadoodle provides art education classes, camps, and birthday parties for children 20 months through elementary age. All of our lessons meet and exceed state and national standards for fine arts education.  Children learn about art, history, geography, and other subjects while having fun. Abrakadoodle classes are held through host locations such at Public and Private Schools, Recreation Centers, YMCAs, and even people’s homes and offices. Abrakadoodle is designed to bring the class to you. 

 

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Blanton Museum of Art

Central Texas

MLK and Congress Avenue (200 E MLK)
Austin, TX 78701
Brady Dyer
Brady.dyer@blantonmuseum.org
www.blantonmuseum.org 

(512) 471-7324
F (512) 471-7023


Art is experience.

With over 17,000 works of art, the Blanton offers interactive, inquiry-based student learning emphasizing careful observation and engagement with art. K-12 level tours are available and can be customized to your needs.

 

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The Austin Museum of Art School

Central Texas

3809 West 35th Street
Austin, TX 78703
Katy Chrisler
kchrisler@amoa.org
www.amoa.org/artschool

512-323-6380
(F) 512-458-1571


The Art School's classes foster children's creativity, enhance visual awareness, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop problem-solving skills. Small classes encourage individually paced learning and broaden horizons. The Art School's location at Laguna Gloria, a 12-acre national treasure, offers an oasis on Lake Austin as inspiration.

 
 

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    Bookstores

 

 

USBORNE BOOKS

United States 

Ruth Smith, Director & President’s Award Winner
104 Peterson Court
Austin, TX  78734
RS4books@aol.com
www.UsborneOnline.com
 

USA, APO, FPO
1-512-261-3725
1-888-565-5828

Usborne Books help make learning more enticing and successful.

Sturdy touchy-feely board books to advanced internet-linked reference books.
Complete catalog online updated daily! Internet-only specials and quick delivery.

A perfect income opportunity for home educated families!
Build your family's library while building a profitable and rewarding business.
 

 

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Bright Minds
The Critical Thinking Co.

Nationwide

Vicky Servi, Manager
Indep. Educational Consultant
Vicky@brainbuildingfun.com
www.brainbuildingfun.com

Phone:  1-866-710-7027  (toll free)
FAX:  1-866-598-6764

 


Fun, educational books and software to improve Critical and Logical Thinking in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and History for children PreK through High School. Customer Specials save you up to 30% OFF all products published by the Critical Thinking Company.  Better Grades and Higher Test Scores – Guaranteed!

(Coupon Code: HERD07) 

 
 

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HEP Bookstore, L.L.C. 

SE Texas 

11665 Fuqua, STE A-1000
(I-45 South, exit #33, east side of I-45)
Houston
, TX  77034
jjuren@hepbookstore.com 
www.hepbookstore.com  

281-922-0472 


The mission of the HEP Bookstore, L.L.C. is to assist families in the parent directed education of their children. Our purpose is to provide our clients with the highest quality instructional materials, programs, and services available for the enhanced development of the home-educated student.

 
 

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    Curriculum Sources

 

 

Spears Art Studio

Texas, United States, English-speakers

264 Mountain Drive
Lakehills, Tx 78063
Dr. Diane S. Spears
spearsartstudio@earthlink.net
www.spearsartstudio.com

830-612-2585

 


Practice higher order thinking skills/Christian thinking/living through the study and performance of visual art. 
    Spears Art Studio High School Art Survey©  - see the professional product review:   http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Reviews/2109.php 
    Art for Kings Christian Art Curriculum, K-8, A Teacher's Manual©  - 36 weekly themes, 308 stimulating art activities, 158 patterns/posters.
   
Much more.

http://spearsartstudio.com
830-612-2585

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Bright Minds
The Critical Thinking Co.

Nationwide

Vicky Servi, Manager
Indep. Educational Consultant
Vicky@brainbuildingfun.com
www.brainbuildingfun.com

Phone:  1-866-710-7027  (toll free)
FAX:  1-866-598-6764

 


Fun, educational books and software to improve Critical and Logical Thinking in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and History for children PreK through High School. Customer Specials save you up to 30% OFF all products published by the Critical Thinking Company.  Better Grades and Higher Test Scores – Guaranteed!

(Coupon Code: HERD07) 

 

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SeaWorld San Antonio

Nationwide

10500 SeaWorld Dr. 
San Antonio, TX  78251
janet.warner@seaworld.com
www.seaworld.org

1-800-700-7786


As a leader in environmental education, marine animal conservation and research, SeaWorld San Antonio’s Education Department provides up-close, in-depth and engaging education field trips, camp and tour for students.  For more information, call (800)700-7786.

 

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HEP Bookstore, L.L.C. 

SE Texas 

11665 Fuqua, STE A-1000
(I-45 South, exit #33, east side of I-45)
Houston, TX  77034
jjuren@hepbookstore.com 
www.hepbookstore.com  

281-922-0472 


The mission of the HEP Bookstore, L.L.C. is to assist families in the parent directed education of their children. Our purpose is to provide our clients with the highest quality instructional materials, programs, and services available for the enhanced development of the home-educated student.

 

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The High School For Creative Learning

Katy, Houston, Brookshire, Sealy, Hempstead, Sugarland

24414 Cornell Park Lane
Katy, Texas, 77494

Karen E. Broussard Marlow
kbmarlow@gmail.com

713-480-1516
Fax: 281-693-6595

 


THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE LEARNING is now open!   This very unique private high school is designed for students who have been home-schooled through 8th grade and have achieved average to high academic standards. This environment is for 9th through 12th grade students who are in search of a small private high school setting, outside of the home, where they will have an opportunity to socialize with others, experience exciting activities and events, and much more, while continuing to achieve their educational goals, with the aid of in-house teachers. This school is a Special Project of the Texas Tech University Outreach and Distance Education Department.

 

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    Dance
    His Glory Company dancers   Serving: Fort Worth 
Kim Lindquist
5429 Parker Henderson#106
Fort Worth, TX 
Ms,Kim@dancercafe.com  
www.geocities.com/kims_schoolofdance   
817-478-8848  
 
Description: His Glory Dancers (k.s.o.d.) is a group of parents, and children who love God and like to dance. We hold weekly practice/meetings. We do not charge for learning to dance or for meetings. We meet in my modest home in southeast Ft. Worth. We love to have you!
Requirements: Our group asks for you to attend weekly practice/meetings. Buy your chil(ren's) dance supplies. You're child(ren) are not required to perform. 
Benefits: Children experience the art of dance through learning in weekly practice, performances, and going to local dance performances. Parents get to enjoy watching their child(ren)and fellowship with other parents who have the same believes as them. Child are taught basic dance steps, and learn a dance to perform. We perform for free to nursing homes in the area. 
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  En Avant Studio West Houston
Physical - 2525 Porter Rd
Katy, TX 77492
Mailing - PO Box 1259
Katy, TX 77492
enavantstudio@yahoo.com
www.EAdance.com
281-391-7779

Serving West Houston for 26 years, En Avant Studio offers ballet, tap, tumbling and boys exercise classes, for ages 3-adult. Discounted rates for families. Daytime classes for homeschoolers. Ask about our Student Leadership Program, where students learn practical leadership and service skills. Come join our family!
 

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Dance Elements 

 

North Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Hutto 

4674 Priem Lane #102
Pflugerville, TX  78660 
danceelements@gmail.com 
http://www.danceelements.com/

512-990-4700 

Dance Elements offers tap, ballet, jazz, and hip hop for ages two to adult. We offer a tap/ballet combo for ages 3-6 and a jazz/hip hop combo for ages 5-6. Additional combo classes are available upon request.  Instructors are available during the day and for private instruction. 

 

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The Plano Dance Theatre

DFW Area

121 W. Spring Creek #325
Plano, TX 75023
Katie Miller
pdtnews@gmail.com
www.theplanodancetheatre.com

214-287-7816


PDT offers classes for all ages and abilities in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Pointe, Drama, Voice, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Conditioning and Flexball.  Visit our website for more information!

 

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Chamberlain School of Performing Arts

 

Plano, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Murphy, Wylie, Garland, North Dallas

3003 West 15th Street
Plano, TX 75075
Carolyn@chamberlainperformingarts.com
http://www.chamberlainperformingarts.com/

972-985-1374

 


Dance Classes Designed with Your Homeschooler in Mind
Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet and Jazz
Ages 3-12 years old
Tuesday and Thursday - early afternoons
Fall Semester - 8/25/08-
12/20/08
Spring Semester - 1/5/09-5/2/09
Call 972-985-1374 for class schedule information

 
 

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