Figment Creative Labs
Course Catalog – Fall 2023/Spring 2024
Contents
- After School Programs
- Homeschool Programs
- Toddler & Pre-K Programs
- Adult Programs
1.0 After School Programs
Contents
1.1 After School Enrichment Program
1.2 Ceramics After School Class
1.3 Science Lab After School Class
Transportation for After School Programs: For Fall 2023/Spring 2024, the following schools are eligible for shuttle:
Our programs run Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 5:30PM. Students should bring water bottles and packed snacks. We provide snacks if needed, but recommend sending your child with a snack as well.
1.1 After School Enrichment Program
Schedule: Monday to Friday • 3:30 to 5:30PM
Ages: 5 to 14
Class Description: Figment’s After School Enrichment Program offers a variety of opportunities for your child to engage in creative play and critical thinking through process art, tinkering, and STEAM-centric projects. Every afternoon begins with outside play and snack time.
Tuition: Monthly payment options:
- 1 day/week — $225/month
- 2 days/week — $350/month
- 3 days/week — $425/month
- 4 days/week – $455/month
- 5 days/week – $485/month
1.2 Ceramics After School Class
Schedule: Thursdays, Fall 2023/Spring 2024 • 3:30 to 5:30PM
Ages: 8 to 13
Class Description: Join us for a ceramics class! Each month-long session will include hand building projects using pinch pot, coil, and slab techniques. Projects will vary each session – students can join for one session or continue on to improve their skills! We will fire their creations in our kiln so that they will be ready to display.
Tuition/Fees: Monthly cost: $175/month plus the $50 supply fee.
1.3 Science Lab After School Class
Schedule: Fridays, Fall 2023/Spring 2024 • 3:30 to 5:30PM
Ages: 8 to 14
Class Description: Get your hands dirty with slimy, silly, and spectacular science fun during this after school class! Each week students will participate in a new hands-on science activity while learning about fundamental concepts of science and engineering. Activities such as chemistry experiments, engineering challenges, and STEM demonstrations will be offered to engage and delight curious minds.
Tuition/Fees: Monthly cost: $Monthly cost: $225/month
2.0 Homeschool Programs
Contents
2.1 Homeschool Group
2.2 Ceramics Homeschool Class
2.3 Artist Study
2.4 Hole Arte Spanish Immersion
2.5 Digital Art & Maker Lab
2.1 Homeschool Group
Schedule: Monday to Friday • 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Ages: 5 to 14
Class Description: Figment’s Homeschool Group is designed to enrich your own curriculum with hands-on learning that’s rooted in S.T.E.A.M. principles. During each session, we spend time creating in the Art Studio or Maker Space and playing outside with friends.
Each day, we explore a different topic, and students work on both guided and self-directed projects. With some notice, we’re happy to tailor activities to requested concepts and curriculum.
Homeschool Group at a glance
- Monday through Friday choices from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- The class is limited to 12 students
- We will take full advantage of Figment’s open air classroom and do some lessons outdoors as well as inside.
- Please call to get more information about what days may be a better fit for your child’s age. We have a good mix of age groups, but some days do lean a bit older/younger so please give us a call at (512)551-3244 for more information.
- Each student should bring a labeled bottle of water, a snack, and a packed lunch. We are a peanut free campus.
Tuition/Fees: Monthly Plans:
- 1 day/week — $250/month
- 2 days/week — $425/month
- 3 days/week — $600/month
- 4 days/week – $700/month
- 5 days/week – $750/month
Drop-in: $75/Day. Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance.
2.2 Ceramics Homeschool Class with Ms. Sarah
Schedule: Wednesdays • 1:00 to 3:00PM (August 2023 – May 2024)
Ages: 8 to 14
Class Description: Join Ms. Sarah in the Makerspace to learn all about clay! Each month-long session will include hand building projects using pinch pot, coil, and slab techniques. Various types of surface decoration using glaze, slip, and underglaze will be explored. Projects will vary each session – students can join for one session or continue on to improve their skills! We will fire their creations in our kiln so that they will be ready to display. Ages 8-14 welcome in this mixed age group class. Reserve your spot today by registering now!
Tuition/Fees: $125/month plus the non-refundable $50 supply fee. All materials and supplies will be provided.
2.3 Artist Study with Ms. Sarah
Schedule: Wednesdays • 10:00 to 12:00PM (August 2023 – May 2024)
Ages: 8-13
Class Description: Join Ms. Sarah in the Makerspace to learn about art history and use your inspiration to create your own masterpieces. Every week we will learn about a new artist and create our own work inspired by their style. We will learn about famous artists, as well as many who are less well known, from different periods of time and different parts of the world. Join us for one month or the entire session! Ages 8-14 welcome in this mixed age group class.
Tuition/Fees: $125/month
2.4 Hole Arte Spanish Immersion Class with Ms. Hanny
Schedule: Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm starting Thursday, September 7th
Ages: 4-7
Class Description: Hola Arte is a creative space for your child to explore, learn, and interact in Español by combining artistic expression with language learning. Teaching children Spanish with process art is a fun way for them to practice their language skills while also. nurturing their creativity.
The children will need to bring one snack and a refillable water bottle but need to arrive at class having already eaten for lunch.
Tuition/Fees: $225/month
2.5 Digital Art & Maker Lab with Miss Mary Helen
Schedule: Fridays • 1:00 to 3:00PM (August 2023 – May 2024)
Ages: 8-14
Class Description: Explore the world of digital art and 3d design in this hands-on class. Students will learn how to illustrate, design, and fabricate both digital and 3-dimensional work with the help of software such as Procreate and Tinkercad and equipment like 3d printers, laser printers, and machine cutters. Please note that this class will require the use of an ipad and stylus (apple pencil preferred). The programs, Procreate and Tinkercad, must also be installed prior to class. Figment will have a limited number of iPads available for use during class but students are highly encouraged to bring their own. (Please inform us if you can NOT bring an iPad.)
Tuition/Fees: (MH suggested supply fee: $40 = $20 per month to order custom stickers for each student, $20 per student to cover laser printing costs)
3.0 Toddler & Pre-K Programs
Contents
3.1 Creative Pre-K
3.2 Toddler Playgroup
3.1 Creative Pre-K Program
Schedule: Monday to Friday • 9AM to 2PM
Ages: 3-5 (potty trained)
Class Description: At Figment, we believe that creative expression and play are fundamental to every child’s emotional development, and Monday through Friday, we lead the kids through hands-on activities designed to spark each child’s unique imagination.
A typical day includes:
- Creating process art
- Exploring sensory stations
- Learning through play
- Circle Time for stories and songs
- Outdoor play and gardening
- Time with Figment’s furry (and scaly) friends
Figment Creative Pre-K at a glance:
- Monday through Friday, 9AM to 2PM
- Space limited to 12 students per class to 2 instructors.
- Enrollment options are Monday to Friday; Tuesday and Thursday; or Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Set monthly fee regardless of absences or holiday closures. Tuition is based on a total fee for the school year but is broken into monthly payments to make it easier for the families we serve.
This class focuses on play-based learning and process art.
Tuition/Fees:
Monthly Tuition:
- Tuesday & Thursday: $450
- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: $600
- Monday to Friday: $850
Semester Supply Fee:
- $150 per semester
3.2 Toddler Play Group
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10AM to 11AM
Ages: 0-4
Class Description: Designed for toddlers, but all ages welcome!
Figment’s weekly Toddler Art Play Group classes are a fantastic way to help your little ones explore and play in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
Figment instructors set up a variety of delightful sensory and fine-motor skill stations in our designated Toddler Play Group area. Toddlers are encouraged to explore the activities at their own pace, building confidence in themselves and in their environment.
Parking: Our parking lot and main entrance are located at the side of the property on Elija Street which is just off of Brodie Lane. Please enter through the nearby gate and stop by the main office to check in prior to Play Group.
Dress for a mess! This class focuses on process art and play-based learning.
Tuition/Fees: $25/day drop in rate
4.0 Adult Programs
Contents
5.1 Sunday Morning Art Club
5.2 Pottery at Home
Why should the kids have all the fun? Adults can indulge their creative side at Figment too through our Adult Programs. To preserve a quiet and focused atmosphere, we ask that students please leave their kids at home while attending our adult programs. Childcare will not be available during these classes.
4.1 Sunday Morning Art Club
Schedule: Sundays – 11am to 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class Description: Join fellow curious creators for a weekly process art class designed especially for grown-ups. Every week we will work on a new art or craft project, share art journals and talk about setting and reaching creative goals. Students will also be given weekly “homework” assignments to continue their art practice at home. Monthly subscribers will receive a special art club kit including your own blank art journal, watercolor pen and palette, pencils and masking tape.
Bring your own brunch. We’ll put on a pot of coffee.
Tuition/Fees: $175/month + one-time fee of $20/art club kit. Drop-in rate: $50
4.2 Handmade Pottery & Ceramics for Adults
Schedule: Sundays – 1pm to 2:30pm
Ages: Adult
Class Description: Join us every Sunday for a special project-based ceramics class. Each week we will work on a new project, making fun and functional pieces such as planters, vases, dishes, and more. Projects will use simple hand building techniques or pottery painting techniques that can be easily replicated at home while working on your own ceramics projects.
Projects will be fired by Figment and available for pickup about 2 weeks after each class.
Tuition/Fees: Monthly tuition: $175/month
or Drop-in at $50/day