New visual arts pre-school opens in Biltmore Village

 

From loyal reader Susanne:

Ginger Huebner is a River Arts District artist.  An educator.  A mom of two young children.  And now, she's the founding director of Asheville's new Roots & Wings Visual Arts Preschool.  

The Visual Arts Preschool, a program of Roots & Wings School of Art, will have classes no larger than 9 students, and provide children age 3-6 with an opportunity to develop skills and confidence through exploration of the visual arts and music.  Children will learn through drawing, painting, collage and mixed media, photography, and design.  The visual arts have been proven to enhance cognition, emotional expression, perception, cultural awareness, and aesthetics.   

Located at the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village, the Visual Arts Preschool will build a strong foundation of kindergarten-readiness and social skills through the visual arts.  “Asheville is a city rich in culture with a thriving community of artists and artisans.  Children and families enrolled in Roots and Wings School of Art will have direct access to these artists through innovative, fun, and community-based education,” said Huebner.

Parents enrolling children in the preschool can expect:

-Experiential learning style building solid Kindergarten readiness skills

-Monthly themes built around art and music found around the world

-Stimulating projects using quality art materials

-Monthly visits and projects with local visual artists and musicians

-Sharing artwork with other pre-k students worldwide

-Bi-annual celebrations featuring presentations of the children's work

About Roots & Wings School of Arts Visual Arts Preschool

Located in Biltmore Village, Roots + Wings School of Art's Visual Arts Preschool is a year round program that fosters the creativity and development of children of all abilities, ages 3 - 6, through the exploration of the world's many forms of visual art. Our program provides a safe environment for children to experience quality teaching, free play (indoor and outdoor), and social and creative exploration. Our small teacher to student ratio (9:1 maximum) allows for solid relationship building between your child and both their teachers and peers. It also provides space and time for focus on the art making time each day. We welcome children of all abilities and will make time to meet with each family to discuss concerns.

Tuition monthly:

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 days =$220

4 days=$340