Fine Arts Fridays
“Fine Arts Friday” is an enrichment program for the Houston Bay Area homeschooling community. With an assortment of semester long classes to choose from, your student can learn to bake, shoot and edit videos, learn musical theater skills, work with different art mediums, and engage in Robotics and STEM skills plus much more.
2026 FALL SESSION: AUGUST 28 - DECEMBER 11
*NO CLASSES: November 27 (Thanksgiving Break)
*Bright Light Theater will include an additional tech week rehearsals & shows)
2026 FALL REGISTRATION INFO:
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** All semester class fees will be paid IN FULL for the semester at the time of registration.
All Fine Arts Fridays classes are 15 weeks, except for Bright Light Theatre which includes an additional days of rehearsals and shows.
Supplies are included with the cost each class.
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Let your student explore Spanish with hands on games and activities.
Teacher: Kanah Jones
Ages: 5-8
Cost: 15 weeks / $300
This class is designed to introduce little ones to music appreciation and basic music and movement skills. This will be a fun 45 min class that your student will look forward to each week!
Teacher: Katherine Smith
Ages 5-8
15 weeks / $300
This class is designed to introduce little ones to different topics of science. This semester the students will look at the planet Earth and all the amazing things that make our planet, like water, volcanos, deserts, plants, weather, and more!
Teacher: Karen Kronjaeger
Ages: 5-8
Cost: 15 weeks / $300
All supplies are included in the cost.
Come sing with us!!
Your student will learn music basics, how to follow music, blend voices and work together as a team.
Students will perform in Winter Showcase held on the last day of class in December .
Teacher: Katherine Smith
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $350
In this course, your student will learn the basics of building and team work. With hands on experience and fun, this class will teach fine motor skills and problem solving in the most fun way!
Teacher: Crystall Dalton
Ages: 6-10
Cost: 15 weeks / $350
This 15 week session will be a fun and engaging, hands-on class where students will dive into the study of Earth and Space. Students will look inside a volcano, step inside a forest, go space walking, and more! This will be an exciting time exploring the world around us and beyond!
Teacher: Karen Kronjaeger
Ages: 7-11
Cost: $350
All supplies are included in the cost.
Your student will learn about famous artists throughout history and get to create their own artwork using the techniques and styles of the artists they learn about.
Teacher: Glenna Harding
Ages: 7-12
Cost: 15 weeks / $400
All supplies are included in the cost.
Take it to the next level with CHALLENGE Robotics! This class will allow students to work together to build robots, challenging their skills and abilities as they grow in skill and knowledge over the semester.
Teacher: Crystall Dalton
Ages: 10-14
Cost: 15 weeks / $400
Learn the different techniques of some of the master artists throughout history. Your student will learn about the time period and the skills of the artist and get to practice using each type of technique as they create their own masterpiece.
Teacher: Glenna Harding
Ages: 11-18
Cost: 15 weeks / $400
All supplies are included in the cost.
Is your student interested in cartoon art and graphics?
Join digital artist, Haley Elliot, for an amazing opportunity to the basics of cartoon art! Students will learn anatomy, style development, and the different techniques to take their talents to new heights.
Students are not required to have prior artistic talent or skill!
Returning students may sign up for additional level instruction in this class.
Students can use either Ipads/electric drawing apps or paper.
Teacher: Haley Elliot
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $350
Does your student enjoy films such as: "The Nightmare Before Christmas", "Coraline", or "Wallace and Gromit"?
Well now your student can learn to create their very own stop motion films! This class will demonstrate the tips and tricks to create poseable figures, editing techniques, and their very own videos.
No prior artistic skill is necessary for this class!"
Phones or tablets with a rear camera are required for this class. Computers will not work. Materials such as the tripods and backdrops will be provided.
Teacher: Haley Elliot
Ages: 11-18
Cost: 15 weeks / $400
This class equips students with foundational skills in computer-aided design and drafting using Onshape, a cloud-based CAD platform. Students will learn how to design 2D AND 3D objects. They will also learn the basics of 3D printing. CAD is a great skill to prepare for careers in engineering, architecture, and design by exploring modern industry tools.
Teacher: Ryan Dalton
Ages 11-18
Cost: 15 weeks / $350
Class Description: The whole world is quickly becoming video, from the ads we see, to the messages we send, but there are principles that everyone from commercial creators to classic film directors use to create the films we love. In this class we will cover everything that goes into the creative process for making videos, from how to setup a camera, recording quality audio, setting up lighting for filming, editing video, how to export video for different digital mediums and more. The goal is that by the end of the semester nothing is standing between you and your creativity.
Teacher: Aric Harding
Ages: 12-18
Cost: 15 weeks / $400
Teacher: Cyndi Bennavides
Ages 9+
15 weeks / $900
$275 supply fee is included in the cost of this course.
Only 10 spots available.
(If you need to split the cost of this class into 2 payments, please email us admin@bayareahomeschoolacademy.com )
Program Structure
The curriculum is divided into four progressive modules, each building upon previously learned skills:
Baking Foundations
Students will learn:
✔ Proper measuring techniques
✔ Mixing methods
✔ Oven safety
✔ Texture awareness
Edible Art & Decorating
Students will learn:
✔ Piping control
✔ Design thinking
✔ Artistic expression
Intro to Pastry
Students will learn:
✔ Egg foam fundamentals
✔ Precision piping
✔ Layering textures
Sweet Science & Confections
Students will learn:
✔ Introduction to sugar stages
✔ Chocolate handling
✔ Presentation techniques
Each class is structured so students complete a finished project or recipe every session, reinforcing learning through creativity, confidence, and hands-on success.
Give your dancer the chance to grow in their basic ballet and lyrical technique as they explore how to use their bodies and movement as worship.
TEACHER: TBD
AGES: 8-11
Cost: $700 for combined fall and spring session.
*winter and spring performances included.
Dress code required: TBD
Teacher: Amber Whiddon
Ages: 11-18 (must have prior dance experience)
Cost: $700 for fall & spring session (30 weeks of classes)
Dress code required: Black leotard, Black skirt, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes.
Winter and Spring performance included.
Help your dancer build skills in using movement and dance to express emotion and devotion to God.
TEACHER: Amber Whiddon
AGES: 11-18 (prior dance experience is required)
COST: $700 for combined fall & spring session
Winter and Spring performances included.
Dress code will be required - check back soon.
Director: Joy Green, Tanner Pratt
Ages: 6-12 (1st-6th grades)
Cost: 15 weeks / $450
Additional Tech week rehearsals & shows included.
NON-BAHA Families are required to pay the “NON-BAHA Family Registration” of $75 in order to participate in Fine Arts Fridays each semester.