University of Houston-Clear Lake Registering Kids' Art Classes

CLEAR LAKE, TX — With back to school season almost here its time to start thinking about what to do to keep the kids from coming home and staring at the TV screen while arguing about what 'done' really means vis a vis homework.

The University of Houston-Clear Lake has a possible solution to the after school blues. The university is offering weekly art classes for children, teens and young adults.

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Registration for the fall semester is currently open and classes begin on Sept. 17. Classes being offered this term include Art of the Renaissance, for young children.

This, admittedly high-concept, course is designed for children 3 1/2 -11 years old and will lead students to create art inspired by Renaissance history and culture. Certainly, nothing will go wrong. After all, what 10-year-old doesn't want spend an afternoon in a room with a bunch of 4-5 year olds learning about the Borgias and the Medici?

The school is also offering advanced art for students 12-14 years old. The course will focus on higher level skills in drawing, painting and clay. Older students, those 14-18 years old, can take advanced studio in clay, drawing or painting.

Classes cost between $100 and $140 per student, depending on the subject. A $10 discount will be applied to registrations received before Sept. 10. For more info or to register click here.