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Student Life

Arts

At Aspen, the arts are an essential part of student life. Students explore different artistic techniques, develop their talents, and showcase their work throughout the year. Through creative self-expression, they gain hands-on experience that builds problem-solving skills and inspires confidence.
A young woman wearing glasses and a red apron shapes clay on a pottery wheel in a bright room, focused on her work.

Ceramics

Aspen Ridge

Ceramics is a hands-on high school course that explores three-dimensional design using clay. Students learn traditional hand-building techniques like pinch, coil, and slab, as well as an introduction to the pottery wheel. They experiment with glazing and surface decoration while drawing inspiration from different artistic styles and cultural traditions.

High School Art (Art 1)

Aspen Ridge

Art 1 at Aspen Ridge is a foundation course where high school students develop skills in drawing, painting, and design. They learn to use different art materials, study famous artists, and practice creative thinking while working on personal and group projects.

An artist wearing an apron holds several paintbrushes in one hand while painting a colorful abstract artwork on a canvas in a well-lit room.
Three dragon eye drawings are displayed on stands below a sign that reads “Dragon Eye 6th Grade,” featuring a dragon silhouette. Each drawing depicts a unique colorful dragon eye in different artistic styles.

Middle School Art

Aspen Ridge

Middle school art builds on the basics, introducing students to more advanced techniques in drawing, painting, and 3D design. Students experiment with different styles and materials while learning how to express their ideas visually.

Elementary School Art

Aspen Valley | Aspen Meadow

Elementary art introduces young students to creativity through hands-on projects in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students learn the basics of color, shape, and design while exploring different materials and techniques in a fun and engaging way.

Children’s hands work with various school supplies like crayons, markers, erasers, scissors, and rulers spread out on a wooden table with worksheets, in a colorful classroom setting.
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