Art Classes For Kids (7-12 years old)
$160 for 4 Week Art Classes
🌿 Wild About Art – WEDNESDAYS 3:45-4:45 pm (April 22, April 29th, May 6, 13)
Wild About Art is a playful, hands-on art program where kids explore drawing and painting foundations using graphite, oil pastels, chalk, watercolors, and acrylics. Students build skills in line, color, texture, and composition while expressing their own creative ideas.
Each class includes warm-up games, short demos, and open-ended art making—perfect for beginners and young artists alike.
Program ends with a student art show at Cornwall Collective!
No prior art experience needed. Just curiosity and a love of making!
6 Week Creative Storytelling Class for Kids
$240 for 6 week class
📖 Storymakers Studio– WEDNESDAYS 5-6 pm (April 22, April 29th, May 6, 13, 27, June 3)
Ages: 7-12 (12 students)
In this hands-on class, kids will write and illustrate their own original book from start to finish. Young artists will explore storytelling, character creation, drawing, and illustration techniques while bringing their ideas to life on the page.
The class concludes with a book reading and celebration at Cornwall Collective, where students proudly share their stories with family and friends.
No writing or art experience needed—just imagination! Join us in dreaming up your own stories, create illustrations, and design a finished book you’ll be proudly reading at our local café, Cornwall Collective. A magical blend of art and storytelling!
Classes may be adjusted based on the ages and interests of students who sign up.
(ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED- INCLUDING A $20 BOOK PRINTED OF THEIR STORY)
ART CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS
We will meet at the Cornwall Collective Studio in Cornwall, NY.
If interested in private or other group lessons, please inquire at hello@alainaenslen.com.
STUDIO POLICIES:
Payment must accompany registration to guarantee a seat in class.
If we need to cancel a class you will receive a full refund.
One week or more before a class or workshop begins, you may withdraw from a class and receive credit equal to the full value of the tuition. Credit is good for a future class, workshop, or educational program for the next 3 months (6 months for Spring class or workshop withdrawal).
Less than 7 days before a class or workshop begins, you may withdraw from a class and receive credit equal to half of the tuition. Credit is good for a future class, workshop, or educational program for the next 3 months (6 months for Spring class or workshop withdrawal).
Missed classes are non-refundable but can be transferable if you notify me in advance.
“no call, no show" is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Bio
Teaching art is at the heart of my practice! I am passionate about inspiring students of all ages to be curious, playful, and fearless in their creativity. Currently, I teach after-school programs at Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary and Lee Road Elementary, and serve as a Freelance Educator at Storm King Art Center. I also lead workshops at Garrison Art Center and Woodstock School of Art, where I guide students through painting, printmaking, and mixed media explorations. My goal as a teacher is to create welcoming spaces where imagination thrives and students feel empowered to express their unique voice through art. In addition to teaching, I am represented by Carrie Haddad Gallery, where my own studio practice continues to inform and inspire my approach to education.
Private Instruction & Mentoring
Looking for one-on-one support in your encaustic or studio practice? I offer private instruction and mentoring tailored to your needs, whether you're just beginning or looking to push your work further.
In-Studio Sessions – Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Join me in my light-filled studio, where you'll have full access to professional-grade tools and materials. You'll work with a 18” x 18” digital heated palette, an adjustable R&F heat gun, an Iwatani butane torch, and a top-tier ventilation system to ensure safety and comfort.
The studio is stocked with the full line of R&F encaustic paint colors, Pigment Sticks, encaustic and blending medium, gesso, and an extensive collection of tools, brushes, and textiles to explore a wide range of approaches.
Whether you're interested in building rich surfaces, developing a unique voice in wax, or troubleshooting specific techniques, our time together is designed to meet you where you are.
Mentoring – Zoom or Phone
Mentorship sessions are fully customizable and available remotely. These conversations can support a range of topics such as:
Studio setup & material sourcing
Developing smooth or textured surfaces
Layering for depth and translucency
Working large-scale
Collage, textiles and botanical and integration
Pigment Stick techniques
Professional practices: building a website, preparing a portfolio, writing artist statements, pricing, and approaching galleries
Each session is shaped around your goals—whether that's refining your technique, navigating the art world, or deepening your creative process.
Rates + Booking
Private sessions are $125 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum. A $125 deposit is required to reserve your spot and will be applied toward your session.