Fine Arts Programs
Arts & Crafts for Kids at the
Egyptian American Cultural Center
At the Egyptian American Cultural Center, we believe in nurturing creativity alongside learning! That’s why we proudly offer Arts & Crafts activities designed especially for kids — where imagination, expression, and fun come to life.
Origami Course
Creative Folding Fun!
Color Theory & Application Course
For Youth
At the Egyptian American Cultural Center, we believe in nurturing creativity alongside learning! That’s why we proudly offer Arts & Crafts activities designed especially for kids — where imagination, expression, and fun come to life.
What Students Will Learn
🎨 Color Wheel Application
Part 1
•Draw and divide the color circle.
•Understand and apply the primary colors.
•Learn how to mix and create secondary colors through an interactive assignment.
🎨 Color Wheel Application
Part 2
•Continue building on the wheel with more advanced concepts.•Create a 12-section column layout for advanced color exploration (no coloring yet – concept only).
🌗 Brightness & Fading
•Explore light to dark gradients by coloring columns from white to black.
•Complete an assignment analyzing value and tone.
•Choose an image that will be painted in the next session, applying brightness and fading concepts.
🎨 Final Project
•Students will use everything they've learned to complete a final painting.
•They will demonstrate their ability to:
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Choose appropriate colors.
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Understand contrast, balance, and harmony.
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Use fading, shading, and tone for depth and impact.
Why Join This Course?
•Encourages creative expression.
•Teaches essential design and art fundamentals.
•Builds understanding of how color influences mood, meaning, and message.
•Prepares students for advanced art techniques and projects.
Age Group: Youth & Teens
Free Perspective & Drawing Skills Course
For Kids & Youth – At the Egyptian American Cultural Center
Unlock the secrets of space, depth, and dimension through the art of free perspective!
This specially designed course introduces young learners and teens to foundational drawing concepts, helping them bring their ideas to life with depth, proportion, and creativity.
🎨 Course Overview
📍 Session 1: Introduction
to Free Perspective
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What is free perspective and why does it matter in art and real life?
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Open discussion: How do we see space, shape, and depth around us?
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Understanding perspective as seen through the eye of the beholder.
✍️ Applications of
Free Perspective
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Drawing the four basic 3D forms: cube, cylinder, cone, and circle.
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Introduction to light and shadow theory.
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Basic shading techniques to add volume and realism.
📍 Session 2:
Expanding Perspective
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Exploring the different types of perspective.
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Understanding one-point, two-point, and abstract three-point perspectives.
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Real-life examples to connect theory with everyday observation.
✍️ Drawing Practice:
One-Point Perspective
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Learn how to draw from a single vanishing point.
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Guided step-by-step drawing exercises.
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Assignment: Create a one-point perspective drawing to reinforce learning.
📍 Session 3–4:
Interior Drawing &
Advanced Practice
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Review and feedback on assignments.
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Dive into one-point perspective inside a room (interior design practice).
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Drawing furniture or room features from a realistic angle.
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Add creative touch: Color one key element using wood colors for depth and texture.
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✨ What Kids & Youth Will Gain:
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Strong foundational skills in drawing and perspective.
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An understanding of how light, shadow, and proportion bring drawings to life.
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Creative confidence and attention to spatial details.
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A fun and inspiring journey into real-world art techniques.
Still Life Drawing Course
For Kids & Youth
Observe. Imagine. Create.
At the Egyptian American Cultural Center, we invite young artists to step into the world of Still Life Drawing — where everyday objects become beautiful works of art!
In this inspiring course, students will learn how to turn simple shapes into detailed and expressive compositions. They’ll discover how to observe, draw, and bring objects to life with shading, structure, and color.
🎨 What the Course Covers:
🟢 Drawing & Forming Shapes
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Begin with the basics of shape: spheres, cubes, cylinders, cones.
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Learn how to sketch them from different angles.
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Practice building compositions by arranging these shapes together.
🖌️ Forming a Still Life Setup
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Understand how to place objects into a balanced, artistic layout.
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Create still life "formations" with real objects: fruits, books, cups, and more.
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Use pencil and line work to capture details and proportions.
🎨 Coloring & Shading Techniques
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Add life to drawings with
coloring and shading.
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Learn how to use light and shadow to show depth and volume.
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Work with colored pencils, charcoal, or pastels to express mood and style.
✨ What Makes This Course Special:
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Hands-on, project-based sessions.
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Builds focus, observation skills, and artistic confidence.
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Encourages personal style while teaching classic techniques.
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Suitable for both beginners and budding artists!
Egyptian Folk Art Course
For Kids & Youth
Celebrate Culture Through Art!
Offered at the Egyptian American Cultural Center
Let your child explore the heart of Egypt through color, pattern, and tradition!
Our Egyptian Folk Art Course introduces young learners to the beauty and meaning behind one of the world’s most iconic artistic heritages.
🏺 What is Folk Art?
Folk art reflects the soul of Egyptian culture — inspired by daily life, nature, traditions, festivals, and storytelling. It’s full of bold colors, symbolic designs, and playful patterns that tell stories of the past in a way that kids and teens love to explore.
✨ In This Course, Students Will:
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Discover the history and symbolism behind Egyptian folk art.
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Learn how to draw and paint traditional motifs: palm trees, dervishes, birds, houses, folklore characters, and village life.
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Work with bright colors, bold outlines, and creative patterns.
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Use various techniques including painting, coloring, collage, and stencils.
🧒 Perfect For:
•Kids and teens interested in art, culture, and storytelling.
•Young artists eager to connect with their roots or explore Egyptian heritage.
•All levels — no prior experience needed!