In today’s tech-heavy classrooms, traditional art education is often pushed to the sidelines. But at Young Rembrandts, we believe something essential is missing—and we’re on a mission to bring it back.

What Are Kids Learning in School About Art Now?

When art is offered in schools, it often lacks continuity and purpose. Students may get occasional exposure to crafts, dabble in different styles, or complete projects tied to holidays or books. While those experiences can be enjoyable, they don’t build a foundation. Imagine trying to write poetry without first learning how to spell or form a sentence. That’s the challenge many children face in art education today.

The Young Apprentice Returns

At Young Rembrandts, we’re drawing inspiration from a time-tested model: the art apprenticeship. For centuries, aspiring artists learned through structured, hands-on practice under the guidance of a master. Our program reimagines this model for modern learners.

We start with the basics:

• Still life

• Figure drawing

• Shading Studies

• Landscape

• Perspective

This is academic drawing at its core—teaching students not just how to draw, but how to see.

Then we build upon those skills through foundational design education:

• Black and white studies, such as line art and value contrast

• Color theory, exploring hue, saturation, and harmony

• Typography, understanding the art of letters and layout

• Storyboards, where students bring narratives to life visually

We also take students on a  journey through art history, examining artists, movements, and the cultures that shaped them. By studying different styles, periods, and architectural influences, students begin to understand where art has been—and imagine where it can go.

From Foundation to Freedom

Once students develop strong foundational skills, they are ready to explore their own artistic voice. Whether they pursue animation, illustration, architecture, or simply keep art as a lifelong hobby, they’ll do so with confidence and clarity.

Hard Skills We Build:

• Pencil control

• Hand-eye coordination

• Enhanced dexterity

• Following multi-step directions

• Improved visual memory

• Visual discrimination

Soft Skills That Stick:

• Inner discipline

• Observation

• Resilience

• A love of art

• Friendship and collaboration

• The ability to embrace feedback

A Lasting Impact

We’re not just teaching drawing. We’re nurturing future creators, designers, thinkers, and problem-solvers. We’re building a foundation that will serve students not only in the arts but in life.

At Young Rembrandts, we’re proud to bring back the young apprentice—because when kids are given the right tools, the right structure, and the right encouragement, they don’t just learn art.

They become artists.