2025 Wildcat Saturday Art School
Spring 2025 Schedule
The Wildcat Saturday Art School (WSAS) will take place over six Saturdays
from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM:
- March 29
- April 5, 12, 19, 26
- May 3
Saturday Classes
Each Saturday, children will participate in engaging, hands-on art classes led by pre-service teachers, fostering creativity and artistic exploration.
Open Studios
On the final day, May 3, we will host a special Open Studios activity, inviting parents and children to celebrate the culmination of their work.
This interactive event will provide families with an opportunity to engage in hands-on art activities together, reflecting on the creative journey of the past six weeks and reinforcing the value of community-based art education.
Grades K-1 Themes
Wild About Art?
Join our animal inspired art workshop! Dive into a fun, immersive, interactive, sensory-based art experience through exploration of various materials.
Objectives
We will explore 2D and 3D by creating masks, music making instruments, engaging in kinetic play and more!
Each week we will explore a new animal-themed book, learn fascinating facts about animals, and create amazing artwork!
Materials
Paint, markers, glue, recycled materials, etc.
Instructors
Anne Arvizu
With over 17 years of experience working with K-12 in various roles, I love exploring different media in 2D and 3D!
Caliber White
I’m a senior at the University of Arizona for Art and Visual Culture Education. I love to create using mixed media in 2D and 3D art!
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Feast for the Eyes
Join us on Saturday mornings as we use a variety of art materials to explore food and nutrition!
Skills
Creativity, Team Work, Problem Solving
Materials
Colored pencils, markers, paint, clay, and more!
Activities
Breakfast illustrations, ice cream sundae sculptures, picnic collages, and more!
Instructors
Armani Selland
I am a senior at the U of A majoring in AVCE. I love painting, especially with oil.
Mya Pereyda
I am a senior at the U of A studying Art Education! I love to create sculptures out of unique materials.
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Travel the World
Travel the world with us as we learn about different countries and cultures through coloring, paper crafts, and painting!
Fasten your seatbelts and join us as we visit Europe, South America, Africa, Japan, and Australia through art!
Instructors (Your Travel Guides!)
Nuala Gwilliam
My name is Nuala Gwilliam, or Ms. N! I’m a junior Art and Visual Culture Education major. I love using art to express myself, and my favorite color is green!
Lexi Gorman
My name is Lexi Gorman. I am a senior Art and Visual Culture Education major at UA. I believe that art can be useful to enrich students in other subjects.
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Build Your Own Character!
A Creative Storytelling Adventure for K-1 Students
So what is this class all about? In Build Your Own Character! students will imagine, design, and bring to life their very own characters using a variety of exciting art materials. Whether they want to create a friendly monster, a magical fairy, or a superhero with wild hair made of yarn, the possibilities are endless! By the end of the course, they will have developed a story featuring their own unique creations!
Instructors
Jocelyn James
I am a senior at UA studying Art and Visual Culture Education. I love to collage and dance!
Mandy Smith
I am a first-year PhD student at the University of Arizona in Art and Visual Culture Education. My favorite forms of art are poetry, painting, and mixed media!
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Grades 2-3 Themes
Fairytales From Around the World
Each week we will be creating artwork inspired by fairytales from around the world! Students will work with different materials to create their own artwork.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Explore different stories from different cultures.
- Learn about storytelling through art.
Instructors
Sabrina Padilla
I am a senior Art Education major at the U of A! I love working with all art materials, but my current favorite is printmaking! I have been creating art since I was little and always dreamed of sharing that with new, young minds.
Marina Larson
I am a senior in Art and Visual Culture Education. I love creating art and crafting stories. I have experience with both digital and traditional mediums.
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What’s on my Bookshelf?
Creating art based on our favorite children’s books!
Materials
Pencil, paper, crayons, markers, glue, paint, and much more!
Objectives
Students will use their creativity and growing art skills to create projects inspired by well-known children’s books.
Instructors
Jasmyn Ortiz
Hello! I am a fourth year college student in the AVCE program. I love using pencil, ink, pain, and watercolor to create art!
Alexa Selland
Hello All! I am a Senior at the U of A also in AVCE. In art, I love to use fine tip markers and charcoal!
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Cactus Club
Learn about the Sonoran Desert through arts and crafts activities like rock painting, watercolor, collage, and more!
Instructors
Ms. Miller
Hello, I’m Em! My major is Art & Visual Culture Education and I’m an interdisciplinary artist (that means I love all types of art)! My favorite desert animal in Anna’s hummingbird!
Ms. Patchen
Hi there! I’m Isabel, an Art & Visual Culture Education senior. I love to knit and draw cartoons! My favorite desert plant is the saguaro cactus—especially when their flowers bloom!
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Grades 4-6 Themes
Traveling Through Japan
4th through 6th grade students will be exploring the world of Japanese art history and pop culture through hands-on art projects. They will delve into Japanese culture by designing original art works based on anime, manga, and traditional Japanese art styles.
Objectives
- Design creative and unique artwork
- Exploring a new place through art
- Gain an understanding and appreciation of Japanese pop culture and traditional art forms
Materials
Paper, watercolors, markers, printmaking supplies, mixed media supplies, and much more!
Instructors
Kiara Imblum
I’m a second year master Art Education student. My favorite mediums are watercolor, graphite, and mixed media.
Jade Vidal
I am a senior Art Education student at the U of A. My favorite are medium are watercolors or ceramics.
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What a Wonderful World
Each week, students will explore the seven natural world wonders through a combination of natural science and interactive art projects including a mini volcano!
Objectives
Students will get the chance to practice teamwork, creative problem solving, communication, and hands on skills!
Materials
Recycled materials, paper, watercolor, markers, pastels, clay, acrylic paint, baking soda, dishsoap, vinegar
Instructors
Aimee Loustaunau
Hi! I’m Aimee. I am a senior art education major at the U of A. I plan to be a teacher, and I love to paint!
Valeria Raygoza
Hello! My name is Valeria. I’m a senior studying art education. I believe that we can use art to explore the natural world around us!
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Back to the Future
Hop into our time machine to travel back to five different parts of history!
We will explore and create art of each time period we journey to!
Students will learn about the different artistic abilities used during the periods we travel to!
Materials
- Butcher paper
- Cardboard acrylic
- Paint, scissors, glue
- Collage materials
- Markers
- Air-dry clay
Instructors
Mrs. Hilton
I am currently a junior at the U of A. My favorite form of art is ceramics!
Ms. Adri
I am a senior in Art Education at the U of A. My favorite form of art is painting!
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