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Youth

The Woodlands Art League offers beginner and intermediate level courses appropriate for teens along with an annual summer art camp for kids.  We also offer Open Studio hours for the community to have a safe space to gather and work on projects (adults must attend with children under age 18).

We can also rent out the Studio for painting parties and get-togethers for Student Art Clubs.

See below for current classes and contact us for inquires: TWALInfo@thewoodlandsartleague.org

Upcoming Classes

  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am)

    • Tue, May 13, 2025
    • Tue, May 27, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 6
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.  

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:  $25/hour (members)  $30/hour (non-members)
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  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (01:00 pm)

    • Tue, May 13, 2025
    • Tue, May 27, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 8
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.  

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:  $25/hour (members)  $30/hour (non-members)
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  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (6:00 pm)

    • Tue, May 13, 2025
    • Tue, May 27, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 8
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.  

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:  $25/hour (members)  $30/hour (non-members)
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  • Let Your Creative Self Soar I! June 2nd-6th (9am - Noon)

    • Mon, June 02, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Fri, June 06, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 701 Sawdust Rd., Spring, TX 77380
    • 7
    Register

    Let Your Creative Self Soar I !!!


    This workshop involves drawing, painting, sculpting and storytelling through cartoons and making short animations.  The class is designed to develop the student’s imaginative skills in the art of illustration using one’s personal experiences as a springboard to taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary.

        All you need to bring with you is a love of Art and 1 old shoe.

    Ages: 7-12

    Instructor - Susan Manbeian

    Retired Public School Art Teacher of 30 years. Awarded Art Educator of the Year for 2010 for the State of California.

    Small classes:  Individual projects with materials provided

    Date: June 2nd - 6th (Monday - Friday)

    Student fee: $200 for TWAL Members and non-members

    Time: 9:00am - Noon

    Location:  TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX 77380

    For any additional information, please contact Susan Manbeian at susanpmanbeian@gmail.com


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  • Open Studio Hours

    • Wed, June 04, 2025
    • Wed, August 27, 2025
    • 13 sessions
    • TWAL Studio, 701 Sawdust Rd., Spring, TX 77380
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    At Open Studio you can bring any artwork in progress or start something new. Any medium or art activity is welcomed - pencil drawing, pen & ink drawing, acrylic, art journaling, collage, mixed media, pastels, oils, watercolor, etc.



    Ages 17+ are welcome and an adult coordinator will be present full time to assist any art-loving teens/young adults if they have questions.

    Andrea Landes is the organizer for this group. If you have any questions, please contact her at Andrea_Karlosak@yahoo.com

    COST:

    June: Free to both TWAL members and Non-members! Come try it out!

    July and beyond: $5 for TWAL members and $10 for Non-members


    At Open Studio you can bring any artwork in progress or start something new. Any medium or art activity is welcomed - pencil drawing, pen & ink drawing, acrylic, art journaling, collage, mixed media, pastels, oils, watercolor, etc.
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  • Contemporary Portraits in Oils for Teens and Adults (Beginner/Intermediate)

    • Thu, June 12, 2025
    • Thu, July 31, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • TWAL Studio, 701 Sawdust, Spring, TX, 77380
    • 10
    Register
    Portraits are intimidating, but they can be broken down into easy to learn concepts that apply to all painting, and the smaller, fun portraits we will work on will take the fear out of the process. 


    Sally will provide all the supplies you need, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. There will be a short lesson on a key concept, and then you will have time to progress at your own pace. These classes are designed for beginner and intermediate skill sets.

    The class will run for 6 weeks, but you can jump into any two-week blocks.

    COST: $100 for 2 sessions

    Classes take place at the TWAL Studio: 701 Sawdust Rd, Spring, 77380

    For questions regarding the class, please contact Sally: sallybowers5@icloud.com 
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  • Exploring Great Art Through Drawing & Painting I June 23rd-27th (9am - Noon)

    • Mon, June 23, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Fri, June 27, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 701 Sawdust Rd., Spring, TX 77380
    • 11
    Register

             Exploring Great Art Through Drawing & Painting I

                                  

    Students will discover the styles of great artists from Monet to Kandinsky and have the opportunity to explore and practice these different styles in their own works. 

    Class instruction will include composition and the Elements of Art which include the use of line, color, shape, form, texture, space and value along with the Principles of Art like harmony, balance, emphasis, rhythm and movement. A variety of subject matter will be used as the focus of their artworks.  This class is for those who like to paint!! Ages 9-14 years old

    Instructor: Susan Manbeian, Retired Public School Art Teacher of 30 years. Awarded Art Educator of The Year for 2010 for the State of California.

    Small classes:  Individual projects with materials provided                    

    Student fee: $200 for TWAL Members and non-members  

    Time: 9:00am - Noon                                                                                      Location: TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd Spring, TX 77380

    Questions or additional information, please contact Susan Manbeian at susanpmanbeian@gmail.com



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  • Let Your Creative Self Soar II! July 14th-18th (9am - Noon)

    • Mon, July 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Fri, July 18, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 701 Sawdust Rd., Spring, TX 77380
    • 13
    Register

    Let Your Creative Self Soar II !!!


    This workshop involves drawing, painting, sculpting and storytelling through cartoons and making short animations.  The class is designed to develop the student’s imaginative skills in the art of illustration using one’s personal experiences as a springboard to taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary.

        All you need to bring with you is a love of Art and 1 old shoe.

    Ages: 7-12

    Instructor - Susan Manbeian

    Retired Public School Art Teacher of 30 years. Awarded Art Educator of the Year for 2010 for the State of California.

    Small classes:  Individual projects with materials provided

    Date: July 14th-18th (Monday - Friday)

    Student fee: $200 for TWAL Members and non-members

    Time: 9:00am - Noon

    Location:  TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX 77380

    For any additional information, please contact Susan Manbeian at susanpmanbeian@gmail.com


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  • Let’s Build It!!! July 21st-25th (9am-Noon)

    • Mon, July 21, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Fri, July 25, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 701 Sawdust Rd., Spring, TX 77380
    • 13
    Register

                                               Let’s Build It!!!

    By Cristy McLure

                         This is an Iggy Peck inspired architectural class

    Do you like to stick things together to see how tall you can make a project or create new inventions with found materials?  If you do, then this is the class for you!  The focus of this class is to learn building skills through the use of line, shape, form, space and color.

    Students will learn about composition and styles of architecture from around the world, and they will be given a wide variety of materials to experiment with to create their own unique works.  This is a fun class, so be prepared to get messy!  

    Bring an old shoe (any size & any style) and see what you can turn it into!!!

    Ages: 7-12

    Instructor:  Susan Manbeian

    Retired Public School Art Teacher of 30 years. Awarded Art Educator of the Year for 202 for the State of California.

    Small classes:  Individual projects with materials provided

    Date: July 21st - 25th (Monday - Friday)

    Fee per student: $200 for TWAL Members and non-members

    Location:  TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd Spring, TX 77380

    For any additional information, please contact Susan Manbeian at susanpmanbeian@gmail.com


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  • Under The Sea July 28th-August 1st (9am-Noon)

    • Mon, July 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Fri, August 01, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 701 Sawdust Rd., Spring, TX 77380
    • 13
    Register

    Under the Sea


    Enjoy a week of excitement studying the beauty of life under the ocean using crayons, watercolors, oil pastels, collage and air-dried clay.

    Ages: 7-12

    Instructor:  Karen Stork

    Retired Public & Private School Art Teacher of 30 years.

    Small classes:  Individual projects with all materials provided

    Date: July 28th - Aug 1st (Monday - Friday)

    Fee per student: $200 for TWAL Members and non-members

    Location: TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd Spring, TX 77380

    For any additional information, please contact Susan Manbeian at susanpmanbeian@gmail.com



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The mission of The Woodlands Art League is to promote and support the visual arts in The Woodlands and surrounding communities through education, instruction, exhibitions, and community involvement. TWAL is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. 

Email:    twalinfo@thewoodlandsartleague.org

Address:

701 Sawdust Rd.

Spring, TX 77380

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