Art for All
Afterschool
School Vacation Studio
Toddler & PreK Studio
Teen Studio
Adult Figure Drawing
Summer Art Camp
Friday Art Nights
Birthday Parties
In a supportive, structured, safe environment, we offer students the tools to empower the artist within.
At Hudson Heights Art Studio, we teach the essential elements and principles of art, but more importantly by giving students agency and independence, we empower true self-expression.
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Art Sessions for
All Ages
Afterschool, School Vacation Studio, Summer Camp, Teen & Adult Classes.
Kids Summer Art Camp
Creative exploration with a wide range of materials for kids entering 1st grade through 7th grade.
Private Lesson or Portfolio Review
Build your portfolio or follow your muse in private sessions with our lead teacher.
FAQs
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At HHAS, you book by the class, there are no long term commitments.
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Yes, space permitting, you may be spontaneous and pay at drop-off/walk-in. Walk-in’s must be paid for at drop off. We require that first time students be registered online prior to their first class.
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While HHAS does not provide something to eat. A snack and a water bottle are permitted and encouraged. HHAS always have cups and water available.
HHAS is a Nut Free Zone! Please do not bring or send your child to our facility with nuts of any kind. Please notify staff if you or your child have any food allergies.
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Yes, we are open during most NYCDOE school breaks.School Vacation Studio is typically open from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
School Vacation Studio is open on Parent/Teacher Conference half days as well, from 11:00am - 2:20pm. We follow the NYCDOE schedule.
We are usually open during Afterschool hours on these vacation days, from 2:30pm - 5:30pm.
See our calendar in the classes drop down menu for School Vacation Days.
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Yes, we have both. Afterschool is open on all Public school days. HHAS follows the NYCDOE schedule.
Our Summer Camp starts in early July and ends on the first day of school.
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The Afterschool structure is primarily choice-based and artist directed. Mini lessons covering a wide range of materials, techniques and concepts are presented in response to artists interests. Summer Camp is organized by theme weeks. The first 45-90 minutes of each summer camp day involves a relevant lesson and project. This instruction time is then followed by 90 minutes of choice-based time.
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Yes!. Adult Figure Drawing meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday.
We recommend Private Lessons for those seeking a more focused, individualized experience.
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There are many structures and experiences which inform our philosophy.
Learn More: HHAS Philosophy
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Jeff has been teaching K-12 students and adults since 1993. He received his masters in art education in 1998. Jeff has worked in Afterschools, Summer Camps, and in both Public and Private education. The majority of his teaching experience has been in the Public Elementary and Middle Schools of Westchester County, New York City and in Cambridge, MA.
For much more, Please visit our About Us Page.
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Yes, Jeff lives in Hudson Heights/Washington Heights. Having moved here in 2019, he is a relative newcomer!. Jeff is a native of Westchester County, New York.
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