Cordovan Art School Offers Lessons for All Ages and All Mediums
If you’re looking for summer camp opportunities for your kids, a new option recently opened in the Energy Corridor District. Cordovan Art School is offering daily and weekly summer camps that allow kids between the ages of 5 and 12 to experiment with many different art styles. But act quickly – approximately half of the school’s camp slots are filled as of mid-April.
Cordovan Art School opened in February at 1809 Eldridge Parkway, taking over space previously occupied by The Art Cellar. Megan Fuentes worked at The Art Cellar and was happy to be hired as manager of the new Cordovan Art School. “I came with the location,” she said with a smile. Fuentes’ personal artwork adorns the walls throughout the second-floor studio.
Camps begin May 26th for full-day or half-day classes. During each half-day session, students will experiment with two different art forms. “We want our students to work with all mediums and be exposed by all styles of art,” said Fuentes. “They may work with pencils and paint in the morning, while experimenting with canvas and paper in the afternoon. We want the younger students to try lots of things.”
Fuentes has planned different themes for each week of camp, including Labubu & other Legendary Monsters, Sea Life Safari, K-Pop Art Explosion and Space Aliens on Vacation. Bonus for working parents: Cordovan Art School offers extended care for campers; drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and pick-up is at 6 p.m.
Classes for all ages
Cordovan also offers weekly classes for kids between four and 18. “We have very talented teaching artists,” said Fuentes. “Kids really lock in and engage in the class. The very youngest kids will work with water color pencils so they experience the joy of creating their own work.”
Fuentes noted there are not a lot of places where adults can go for art classes outside of higher education. Cordovan’s adult art classes are not lesson based. Adult students can bring in an inspiration photo and the teaching artists will work with them individually to achieve their desired result.
Cordovan also offers private corporate events in the studio. Recently, Fuentes hosted a group of 15 adult students who participated in a wood burning event, all creating cutting boards for their personal use. “It’s a nice intimate setting where people can get to know each other,” said Fuentes.
Energy Corridor a perfect fit
Cordovan Art School was founded in Austin and is still a family-owned and operated business. Fuentes was excited to join the team when they opened the Energy Corridor location. “There are lots of kids in the area. And because The Art Cellar previously operated out of this location, we had an existing clientele. Most of our clients come from nearby neighborhoods.”
The Eldridge location has two separate studios and they’ll soon be adding a kiln to expand their pottery offerings. “This is a great option for birthday parties,” noted Fuentes. “Guests will paint their choice of ceramic pieces during the party. Later, staff will dip the ceramic in a glaze, then fire it in the kiln. After the firing and drying process, staff will polish each piece and make it ready for pick up.
“Houston has a growing art scene,” said Fuentes. “We’re proud to be part of that and share the world of art with a larger audience.” Contact the studio at 832-596-7983 for information on free introductory classes or plan to attend their studio open house on May 16th.