3507 Trimmier Road, Killeen, TX, USA
Hill Country Arts Afterschool Art Program: Fall 2025
Nurturing Creativity through age-appropriate classes in painting, drawing, animation, crafts, and more - every student finds a home to explore and grow.
Unlock Your Artistic Potential with Hill Country Arts Academ
Art Explorers (Ages 5-7)
Color & Form Junior (Ages 5-7)
Color & Form Junior (Ages 5-7)
45 minutes Mixed Media Discovery
This hands-on course introduces children to a variety of artistic tools and techniques including clay, pastels, drawing, and collage, and paint. Students gain confidence, follow creative prompts. and experiment across media in a welcoming, structured environment.
Color & Form Junior (Ages 5-7)
Color & Form Junior (Ages 5-7)
Color & Form Junior (Ages 5-7)
45 minutes Visual Foundations & Technique
For students ready to build beyond basics, this class focuses on drawing techniques such as line, shape, shading, and layering. Lessons are scaffolded to develop foundational skills while still encouraging imaginative interpretation.
Animation Junior (Ages 5-7)
Color & Form Junior (Ages 5-7)
Animation Junior (Ages 5-7)
Animation Junior (Ages 5–7) 45 minutes – Intro to Motion & Storytelling This playful, hands-on class introduces young artists to the magic of animation through age-appropriate projects that blend storytelling, drawing, and movement. Students explore visual sequencing, character creation, and basic motion concepts using simple tools like flipbooks, stop-motion crafts, and frame-by-frame drawing.
Designed to spark imagination while building foundational art skills, this 45-minute session encourages creative confidence, fine motor development, and collaborative exploration in a supportive studio environment.
Color & Form (Ages 8+)
Color & Form (Ages 8+)
Animation Junior (Ages 5-7)
Expanding Artistic Foundations & Technique
Designed for students ready to deepen their artistic practice, this class builds on core concepts with an emphasis on drawing techniques like line quality, proportion, shading, texture, and layered composition. Projects challenge students to refine control and develop personal style, while still encouraging imaginative exploration and creative risk-taking.
Studio Start (Ages 8+)
Color & Form (Ages 8+)
Studio Start (Ages 8+)
60 minutes Weekly Medium Highlights
This rotating series offers exposure to a broad range of artistic materials: charcoal, watercolor, ink, acrylics, and more. Each week focuses on a new skill, empowering students to find the medium that speaks to them most.
Anime (Ages 8+)
Color & Form (Ages 8+)
Studio Start (Ages 8+)
60 minutes Painting, Anime, and Drawing Skills
Designed for committed artists eager to refine their voice, this class offers deeper instruction in painting technique, anime-inspired illustration, and expressive drawing. Students learn character design, perspective, and composition while developing their unique style.
Portrait & Realism Lab (Ages 8+)
Color Alchemy: Painting Studio (Ages 8+)
Color Alchemy: Painting Studio (Ages 8+)
75 minutes Abstract and Realism Techniques from Expressive Brush Work to Lifelike Detail
This studio-style course guides students through the fundamentals of portraiture and realism. Artists learn facial structure, proportion, light, and tone - then reimagine them through classical and abstract lenses. Ideal for focused learners eager to master observation and bring characters to life with accuracy and creative flair.
Color Alchemy: Painting Studio (Ages 8+)
Color Alchemy: Painting Studio (Ages 8+)
Color Alchemy: Painting Studio (Ages 8+)
Exploration in Watercolor, Acrylic, and Oil
In this dynamic 75-minute class, young artists dive into the expressive world of paint through guided exploration of watercolor, acrylic, and beginner-friendly oil mediums. Students learn essential techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, layering, and texture creation, while gaining confidence across surfaces and styles. From fluid washes to bold impasto, projects are designed to build skill, spark imagination, and nurture individual artistic voices in a collaborative studio setting.