Visual Arts

WCA students enjoy a wealth of art instruction and creative opportunities for expression throughout their preschool, elementary, and middle school years.  They are guided in the incremental application of newly learned skills and knowledge as they explore their creative abilities to the glory of God.

Students study classical works by master artists, learning what makes their timeless masterpieces so enduring and significant. They also learn to identify artistic and stylistic influences from different world civilizations and cultures. Instruction incorporates a variety of materials and media, such as crayons, chalk, charcoal, and paint, encouraging students to create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual art.

Through elements of design (color, texture, shape, form, and space) and principles of design (pattern and symmetry), students develop foundational skills that lead to exceptional drawing, painting, and portfolio work. Visual arts instruction is provided continuously from preschool through eighth grade, ensuring that students build confidence and skill with each passing year.

Art is also celebrated during our annual STEAM Day, where students attend a dedicated art rotation to experiment with various art media connected to that year’s theme. WCA students participate in both a Christmas Card Design Competition and a Read Week Bookmark Competition, celebrating creativity and school spirit.

WCA students have been recognized with multiple first-place awards at the Weston Art Guild Student Showcase, underscoring the strength of our visual arts program and the talent of our students.