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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, dance, art and makers workshops.
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
$15/student
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 except Ballet & Creative Movement (January 1 for Spring Semester).
Piano Detectives Club
The Piano Detectives Club is a fun and engaging way for young beginners to start their musical journey! 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.
Begins January 26- May 11.
5- 6 years
Mondays, 2:35–3:35 pm
$70/month (4 months) or $280/semester
Art
(for children ages 3 years and up) — In these art classes, 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.
Art begins the week of January 12.
4 – turning 6 years
Tuesdays, 2:35–3:20 pm
$70/month (4 months) or $280/semester
3 - 4 years
Tuesdays, 2:35–3:20 pm
$70/month (4 months) or $280/semester
Ballet & Creative Movement
(for children ages 3.5- 6 years) — Come have fun with dance! Activities are designed to develop strength, coordination, creative thinking and expression.
Begins the week of January 12.
4 - turning 6 years
Fridays, 2:35–3:20 pm $70/month (4 months) 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 exeperience is necessary. Tuition fee includes art supplies.
Spring Semester 2026
February 3, 10, 17, 24 Tuesdays 9:15- 10:15 am $100 per 4 class session
“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.
Spring Semester 2026
Fridays 9:15- 10:15 am January 16, 23, 30, February13, 20, 27, March 6, 20, 27, April 10, 17, 24. $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 2026- TBD
Musikgarten for Infants, toddlers, & Two’s
*A parent or adult caregiver actively participates in these classes with the child.
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 & Musikgarten Class
(2’s- 3’s) — In these art and Musikgarten classes, students begin with a Musikgarten class, and then create a mixed media art project as a way to encourage your child's creativity, imagination and self-expression.
Musikgarten Supplies:
$35 Musikgarten materials fee for semester (includes booklet and CD used for both sessions). Materials can be used at home and in multiple Musikgarten series classes.
$10 instrument pack (new students only)
Students will bring instrument pack to class.
Art Supplies are included.
*A parent or caregiver actively participates in these classes with the child. Discounts available for siblings in the same class.
Individual Lessons
All individual lessons are scheduled based on availability.
$33 / 30 minute lesson $50/ 45 minute lesson
$66 / 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