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St. Paul’s Fine Arts Academy provides first-class instruction to all ages in a broad range of Fine Arts arenas. Through individual lessons and classes, our accomplished instructors teach students to develop skills and nurture their creativity and talent. We believe all people have an innate ability to create, and deserve access to an inspiring expressive arts education.
Individual lessons are available in Art, Piano, Organ,Violin, and Voice, and group classes are available in our exemplary Musikgarten program, art, music & movement, and pre-piano. Individual lessons, Creativity Workshops and Art classes are also offered for adults.
Contact us for more information: hspaw@stpaulshouston.org
Registration
Whether a new or returning student, please register for this semester online.
For each semester (Fall, Spring, Summer), there is a registration fee:
Registration Fee
$30/student fall & spring semesters, $25/student summer
making payments
You can pay here for registration and for classes and lessons. Group class tuition should be paid by the first week of class for the entire semester or on a monthly basis. Individual lesson tuition is payable at the time of lesson, monthly, for the entire semester in advance.
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group Classes
Children in classes without caregivers must be bathroom independent. Ages are by September 1 for the fall and spring after school classes. Ages by first day of class for summer semester.
Fall Semester 2026
Musical Story Book Workshop
(for children ages 3 - 6 years) — This workshop incorporates an interactive storytelling and music experience designed for young children. Children actively participate in vocal play, movement, and simple dance, making the experience engaging, playful, and developmentally appropriate. Interactive elements such as echo singing and call-and-response invite participation while remaining enjoyable for audiences of all ages.
2:35- 3:20 pm
Tuesdays September 15, October 13, November 3, December 8
$25/workshop or $100/semester
Around the World Through Music and Movement
(for children ages 3 - 6 years) — In this playful and imaginative class, children explore music, movement, and yoga inspired by cultures from around the world. Led by a professional opera singer, students will experience live singing, rhythmic movement, storytelling, and age-appropriate yoga poses that encourage creativity, body awareness, and self-expression.
Each class blends listening, singing, movement, and imaginative play, introducing children to a wide variety of musical styles from classical and folk traditions to rhythm-based and global sounds. Children will explore how music can tell stories, express emotions, and move our bodies in different ways.
The session culminates in a joyful student showcase where the class will select their favorite songs, movements, and moments to share from our musical journey together. No prior music or movement experience is required. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore!
2:35- 3:20 pm
Tuesdays September 15, October 13, November 3, December 8
$25/workshop or $100/semester
Piano Detectives Club
(for children turning 5 - 6 years) — Where music meets mystery for curious young minds!
This program is thoughtfully designed to meet young children where they are—through movement, games, storytelling, and music-making. Give your child a joyful and strong start at the piano in a setting that feels more like an adventure than a lesson.
In this exciting weekly class, your child will:
· Become a "Piano Detective" and solve musical clues
· Learn real piano skills through playful, hands-on activities
· Use special tools and materials made just for young beginners
· Grow confidence, creativity, and a love for music!
2:35- 3:35 pm
Wednesdays Sept. 9- December 9.
$70/month or $280/semester
Creativity Workshop (for Adults)
Connect with your innate creativity and develop your own creative practice. Discover joy, inspiration, stress relief, centering, and mindfulness through art exercises. Gain insight through pre-verbal and unconscious imagery, and process your experiences through art. We use a variety of sources for inspiration. No art experience is necessary. You can use any art supplies you have available. An optional labyrinth walk will follow this class.
Once you register, we will send you the Zoom link.
Thursdays: September 17, October 15, November 19, December 10
9:15- 10:15 am Creativity Workshop
10:30 am Labyrinth Walk All are invited to the optional labyrinth walk following the workshops.
$100 for this fall workshop series.
“The Artist’s Way” Art Class (for Adults)
“This course guides you through the process of discovering and recovering your creative self by providing tools for unblocking your creativity." juliacameronlive.com. We use weekly art exercises adapted from the book. No art experience is necessary. This class will be online only. You can use any supplies you have available (pen and paper will be fine to start). We recommend purchasing a copy of “The Artist Way” and a journal or notebook to use at home.
Once your register, we will send you the Zoom link.
Fridays 9:15- 10:15 am online only
Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 10, 11, 12
$240 per 12 week session or $60/month.
Musikgarten
(for newborns through 2nd grade) — This acclaimed program of music and creative movement is an ideal start to a lifelong love of music and learning. The specially designed curriculum follows the natural learning curve of children, acknowledging their growth in different areas and utilizing many different learning styles. As a result, all children, across the complete range of abilities can participate and enjoy their Musikgarten experience. For younger children, parents participate in the classes, and all children receive take home activities and materials.
Spring Semester TBD
Musikgarten Family Playtime for Infants- 3’s & Siblings*
*A parent or adult caregiver actively participates in these classes with the child.
9:15- 10 am
Optional Musikgarten materials $35 Musikgarten materials fee per semester (includes booklet and CD).
Materials can be used at home and in multiple Musikgarten series classes.
$15 instrument pack (new students only)
Students can bring instrument pack to class.
Art
(for children ages 3 years and up) — In these art lessons, we focus on the process of enjoying and experiencing art materials as a way to encourage your child's creativity, imagination and self-expression. We will be learning about famous artists for inspiration. Your child will explore drawing, painting, sculpting and mixed media projects.
Individual art lessons will be offered for the fall semester.
Individual Lessons
All individual lessons are scheduled based on availability.
$33 / 30 minute lesson $50/ 45 minute lesson
$66 / 60 minute lesson
RATE INCREASE THIS FALL 2026:
In order to pay our instructors and keep our Fine Arts Academy maintained, we will be implementing a rate increase for individual lessons beginning this fall.
$39 / 30 minute lesson $58.50/ 45 minute lesson
$78 / 60 minute lesson
PIANO
(for ages 6 years - adults)
VIOLIN
(for ages 7 years - adult)
Organ Lessons
(for ages 3rd grade - adult) + at least 2 years piano lessons and/or be currently enrolled in piano lessons.
VOICE
(for ages 10 years - adult)
Art
(for ages 2 years - adults)
These individual art lessons are for students of any age (including adults) that would benefit from making art as a way to improve sensory, social, and emotional functioning while facilitating self confidence, self expression, communication, enjoyment, stress relief, mindfulness and growth in a supportive environment.
Creativity Lessons
(youth - adults)
Connect with your innate creativity and develop your own creative practice. No art experience is necessary.
For more information or to join our mailing list for updates, please contact Helen Spaw.
Fine Arts Academy
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
5501 Main Street
Houston, TX 77004