St. Paul’s Fine Arts Academy provides first-class instruction to all ages in a broad range of Fine Arts arenas. Through individual lessons and classes, our accomplished instructors teach students to develop skills and nurture their creativity and talent. We believe all people have an innate ability to create, and deserve access to an inspiring expressive arts education.

Individual lessons are available in Art, Creativity, Piano, Organ,Violin, and Voice, and group classes are available in our exemplary Musikgarten program, dance, and Art.

Contact us for more information: hspaw@stpaulshouston.org

Registration

Whether a new or returning student, please register for this semester online.

For each semester (Fall, Spring, Summer), there is a registration fee:

Registration Fee
$15/student

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making payments

You can pay here for registration and for classes and lessons. Group class tuition should be paid by the first week of class for the entire semester or on a monthly basis. Individual lesson tuition is payable at the time of lesson, monthly, for the entire semester in advance.

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group Classes

Children in classes without caregivers must be bathroom independent. Ages are by January 1 for spring and summer semesters, and September 1 for the fall semester.

Art

(for children ages 3 years and up) — In these art classes, we focus on the process of enjoying and experiencing art materials as a way to encourage your child's creativity, imagination and self-expression. We will be learning about famous artists for inspiration. Your child will explore drawing, painting, sculpting and mixed media projects.

Spring Semester 2025 Art classes begin January 14.

Tuesdays 3 – 4 years
2:35–3:20 pm
$70/month (4 months) or $280/semester

Wednesdays or Thursdays 4 – 5 years
2:35–3:20 pm
$70/month (4 months) or $280/semester

Summer semester 2025- classes begin June 2. The FAA is closed June 19 and the week of July 4.

Tuesdays 3 – 4 years
2:35–3:20 pm
June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15 $120/ summer semester

Wednesdays 4 – 5 years
2:35–3:20 pm
June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16 $120/ summer semester

MusiC Class: At The Keyboard

(for children ages 5- 6 years with Musikgarten experience) — Your child will explore pre-piano music lessons through fun Musikgarten activities.

Summer Semester 2025- classes begin June 2. The FAA is closed June 19 and the week of July 4.

Thursdays June 5, 12, 26, July 10, 17 2:35- 3:20 pm $100/ summer semester (5 weeks)

Ballet & Creative Movement

(for children ages 3.5- 6 years) — Come have fun with dance! Activities are designed to develop strength, coordination, creative thinking and expression.

Spring Semester 2025 dance classes begin January 14.

Tuesdays 3.5 – 4.5 years
2:35–3:20 pm $70/month (4 months) or $280/semester

Thursdays turning 5- turning 6 years
2:35–3:20 pm $70/month (4 months) or $280/semester

Creativity Workshops

Connect with your innate creativity and develop your own creative practice. Discover joy, inspiration, stress relief, centering, and mindfulness through art exercises. Gain insight through pre-verbal and unconscious imagery, and process your experiences through art. We use a variety of sources for inspiration. No art exeperience is necessary. Tuition fee includes art supplies.

Summer Semester 2025 July 14, 15, 16, 17 1-2 pm $25 per workshop/$100 per July Session

August 18, 21, 25, 28 9:30- 10:30 am $25 per workshop/$100 per August Session

The Artist’s Way Class (for Adults)

“This course guides you through the process of discovering and recovering your creative self by providing tools for unblocking your creativity.” - juliacameronlive.com No art experience is necessary. We recommend purchasing a copy of “The Artist Way” and a journal or notebook to use at home.

Spring Semester 2025

Mondays 9:15- 10:15 am

January 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 3, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12

$265/semester includes art supplies.

Summer & Fall Semesters- email hspaw@stpaulshouston.org to begin your 12 week course

Musikgarten

(for newborns through 2nd grade) — This acclaimed program of music and creative movement is an ideal start to a lifelong love of music and learning. The specially designed curriculum follows the natural learning curve of children, acknowledging their growth in different areas and utilizing many different learning styles. As a result, all children, across the complete range of abilities can participate and enjoy their Musikgarten experience. For younger children, parents participate in the classes, and all children receive take home activities and materials.

Summer Semester 2025- classes begin June 2. The FAA is closed June 19 and the week of July 4.

Family Musikgarten for Infant- 3’s with siblings*

Thursdays 9:15- 9:45 am June 5, 12, 26, July 10, 17 (5 weeks) $75 per summer semester student $40 per sibling

Fridays 9:15- 9:45 am June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 $90 per summer semester student (6 weeks) $40 per sibling The playground is available before and after this Friday class.

*A parent or adult caregiver actively participates in these classes with the child.

Optional Musikgarten materials $35 Musikgarten materials fee per semester (includes booklet and CD).
Materials can be used at home and in multiple Musikgarten series classes.

$15 instrument pack (new students only)
Students can bring instrument pack to class.

Art & Musikgarten Class

(2’s- 3’s) — In these art and Musikgarten classes, students begin with a Musikgarten class, and then create a mixed media art project as a way to encourage your child's creativity, imagination and self-expression.

Musikgarten Supplies:

$35 Musikgarten materials fee for semester (includes booklet and CD used for both sessions). Materials can be used at home and in multiple Musikgarten series classes.

$10 instrument pack (new students only)
Students will bring instrument pack to class.

Art Supplies are included.

*A parent or caregiver actively participates in these classes with the child. Discounts available for siblings in the same class.

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Individual Lessons

All individual lessons are scheduled based on availability.

$33 / 30 minute lesson $50/ 45 minute lesson
$66 / 60 minute lesson

PIANO

(for ages 6 years - adults)

VIOLIN

(for ages 7 years - adult)

Organ Lessons

(for ages 3rd grade - adult) + at least 2 years piano lessons and/or be currently enrolled in piano lessons.

VOICE

(for ages 10 years - adult)

Art

(for ages 2 years - adults)
These individual art lessons are for students of any age (including adults) that would benefit from making art as a way to improve sensory, social, and emotional functioning while facilitating self confidence, self expression, communication, enjoyment, stress relief, mindfulness and growth in a supportive environment.

Creativity Lessons

(youth - adults)
Connect with your innate creativity and develop your own creative practice. No art experience is necessary.

Summer 2025 Brochure

For more information or to join our mailing list for updates, please contact Helen Spaw.

Fine Arts Academy
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
5501 Main Street
Houston, TX 77004