Hinovations Art Studio

Hinovations Art Studio

Art Classes for Children  ages 3 - Adults

private art studio in mcallen texas

Think Like da Vinci- Nature & Wildlife Studies

Program Description

A variety of subject matter;  twisted tree branches, grass, leaves, and a variety of landscape, natural textures and patterns as well birds and wild life provide students with new stimulation and opportunities for exploration.  The program includes Creative Writing and Journaling (younger students will create expressive drawings), Basic Drawing, Sculpture and Painting. 

Creative Writing and Journaling:  students create their own journal in which creative writing is expressed, poetry and practice drawings.  

Drawing:  varied approaches to drawing incorporating experience with still life, landscape, models, composition, analytical and expressive drawing.  Students will be introduced to basic drawing and a variety of drawing media. 

Sculpture:  basic forms are explored through a series of assignments employing modeling and construction methods.  Students incorporate 3-D concepts as they apply to materials and combinations of materials.  We will create one large scale sculpture during a 3 - 4 month period. 

Painting:  students will explore the fundamentals of painting related to subject matter, composition and color preparation.  Main subject matter will focus on Leonardo da Vinci's observation of birds. 

Students signing up for the program will also: 

  • participate in the creation of hand-made ornaments to decorate a Christmas Tree exhibited at the International Museum of Art and Science.

  • mingle with all the Hinovations Art Students during a Holiday Party in December.

  • exhibit their Art Work during the Student Art exhibit in May at the Santa Anita Gallery, McAllen.

Think Like Da Vinci studies is an Art Program geared for serious students interested in exploring and expanding their creative side.

School Year 2009 - 2010 

Monday from 4 - 6 pm, ages 4 - 6 year olds

Tuesday from 4:30 - 6:30 pm, ages 6 - 10 year olds

Wed. from 4:30 - 6:30 pm, ages 5 - 8 year olds 

Thursday from 3 - 5 pm, ages 4 - 6 year olds

Thursday   from 5 - 7 pm, ages 6 - 10  year olds

Friday from 4 - 6 pm, ages 3 - 5 year olds

Saturday from 9 am - 12 pm, Teens

Saturday from 1 - 3 pm, 6 - 10 year olds

Hinovations Art Studio is located at 1503 Quince in McAllen, TX.
Please contact artist instructor Raquel Hinojosa at 956-683-1985 for tuition rates or

additional information or email at hinovations@yahoo.com.

Updated September 28, 2009 by R. Hinojosa.  All Classes are designed by instructor artists, R. Hinojosa. Copyright.