Wild Roots After-School Programs
In these soulful art classes we will create a variety of arts & crafts projects.
Each session is different and has it’s own special theme.
Classes are located at designated PSD elementary schools or at Wild Roots Studio:
Wild Roots Studio classes begin when your (child arrives anytime after-school) and runs until 5:30pm.
more about the Wild Roots Studio space (directions and other info) here.School based after-school art clubs happen immediately after school in designated location at elementary schools.
An email with location direction & information is sent to parents the week before each session starts. Projects are completed within 1-3 class periods depending on time and complexity of art works. Each session will have different activities and projects. Class size is limited.
Each session is priced differently depending on workshop time span and supplies fees.
2024-2025 cLASS SCHEDULE
Mountain Sage After School Art Club
Classes held Mondays at Mountain Sage Community School
from 4pm - 5:15pm in the Music Room
Open to elementary and middle school kids
Join our After-School Art Class on Mondays, where children will explore their creativity and deepen their connection to nature through engaging arts & craft projects. Each week, students will create unique art and crafts, that may include drawing, painting, working with fibers and clay, learning about local plants/ecosystems and crafting herbal concoctions. Our classes aim to strengthen children’s connection to the environment by using nature as both a subject and a medium for their artwork. By aligning our projects with the seasons and cycles of nature, children will gain a deeper appreciation for the environment.
Winter After-School Art Session is an 6-week series held on Mondays: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, & May 5 .This session is $156 per/child. Payment plans available to help break up cost over months. Price includes all supplies & a light snack.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5
riffenburgh After school Art Club
Classes held Wednesdays at Riffenburgh Elementary School
from 3:13 - 4:45pm in the Art Room (Room 23)
Join our After-School Art Class, where children will explore their creativity and deepen their connection to nature through engaging arts & craft projects. Each week, students will create unique art and crafts, that may include drawing, painting, working with fibers and clay, learning about local plants/ecosystems and crafting herbal concoctions. Our classes aim to strengthen children’s connection to the environment by using nature as both a subject and a medium for their artwork. By aligning our projects with the seasons and cycles of nature, children will gain a deeper appreciation for the environment.
$208 per child/per 8-week session. Note, price is the same as last year. $26 per class.
Payment plans available to help break up cost over months.
Price includes all supplies & a light snack.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Fall Magic Session - Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Enchanted Winter Session - Nov 6, 13, 20 Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15
Winter Woods Session - Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12
Spring Nature Art Session - March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
DUNN ELEMENTARY
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB
Classes held Tuesdays at Dunn Elementary School
from 3:30 - 5pm in Room 13 (Mrs. Wells' Classroom)
Join our After-School Art Class, where children will explore their creativity and deepen their connection to nature through engaging arts & craft projects. Each week, students will create unique art and crafts, that may include drawing, painting, working with fibers and clay, learning about local plants/ecosystems and crafting herbal concoctions. Our classes aim to strengthen children’s connection to the environment by using nature as both a subject and a medium for their artwork. By aligning our projects with the seasons and cycles of nature, children will gain a deeper appreciation for the environment.
$156 per child for a 6-week session. Payment plans available to help break up cost over months. Price includes all supplies & a light snack.
UPCOMINGS SESSIONS:
Fall Wonder Session: Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15
Autumn Magic Art Session: Oct 22, 29, Nov5, 12, 19, Dec 3
Winter Nature Art Session: Dec 10, 17, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Evergreen Expressions Session: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
Spring Nature Art: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wild Flower Session: May 6, 13, 20, 27 (4-week session is $104)
Laurel elementary school
after school art club
Classes held Thursdays at Laurel Elementary School
from 2:23pm - 4pm in the Art Room
Join our After-School Art Class, where children will explore their creativity and deepen their connection to nature through engaging arts & craft projects. Each week, students will create unique art and crafts, that may include drawing, painting, working with fibers and clay, learning about local plants/ecosystems and crafting herbal concoctions. Our classes aim to strengthen children’s connection to the environment by using nature as both a subject and a medium for their artwork. By aligning our projects with the seasons and cycles of nature, children will gain a deeper appreciation for the environment.
$105 per child for a 4-week session. Payment plans available to help break up cost over months. Price includes all supplies & a light snack.
UPCOMINGS SESSIONS:
April Spring Session - April 3, 10, 17 & 24
May Spring Session - May 1, 8, 15 & 22
SHEPARDSON elementary school
after school art club
Thursday at Shepardson Elementary School
3:45 PM – 4:43 PM | Art Room
Join us for the Wild Roots After-School Art Club, where children will unleash their creativity while connecting with nature through engaging art and craft projects. Each week, students will explore a variety of creative mediums, including drawing, painting, fiber arts, sculpture, and more, using natural, recycled, and eco-friendly materials. Our projects are inspired by nature, incorporating the seasons, cycles, and the environment as both a subject and a medium for their artwork.
By using nature as inspiration, our goal is to deepen children's appreciation for the world around them, while providing opportunities for self-expression and artistic growth. Students will create unique art pieces that celebrate the natural world, developing both their artistic skills and their connection to the environment.
Winter After-School Art Session
An 6-week series beginning on Thursdays, March 27, and continuing on April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1.
Cost: $156 per child (includes all supplies and a light snack)
Payment plans are available to help spread the cost over several months.
wild Art & Herbology
2024/25 SESSIONS COMING SOON!
Join us for a special after school class where we explore herbology and nature based art projects. Aimed for children 7-12 years old.
We acknowledge PSD schools are released at a variety of different times, so please arrive anytime after-school between 3-4pm. The first part of class will be open studio which allows for everyone to arrive at their own pace. The class will run until 5:30pm.
2024-2025 CLASS SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Space is limited. Wild Roots accepts cash, check and credit card. Email us here to arrange paying with cash or check.
WAIT-LIST: In the event that a class is full, email here to be added to our waiting list and you will be notified promptly if space becomes available.
SCHOLARSHIPS: We feel strongly that every child should be able to enjoy our programs. We offer a limited amount of partial and full scholarships to income-qualifying families. If you are interested in seeking assistance or a class or camp, please submit the following application: Youth Program Scholarship Application
WILD ROOTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATIONS: If you or your business would like to donate to our youth scholarship fund please contact us here. We appreciate all donations to support children who may not otherwise be able to attend.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
If we are notified in writing of your cancellation within 14 days from the first day of the after school session and we are able to fill your spot, we will issue a full refund minus $25 admin fee.
14 Days Before the First Day of Camp: Cancellations made at least 14 days prior to the first day of camp will receive a full refund, less a non-refundable $25 administration fee.
Less Than 14 Days Before the First Day of Camp: Cancellations made less than 14 days before the first day of the camp session will receive a 50% refund. If we can fill the spot we will issue full refund minus $25 admin fee.
7 Days or Less Before the First Day of Camp: Cancellations made within 7 days of the first day of camp are not eligible for a refund unless we can fill the spot.
Please note, we cannot provide full refunds as we maintain waitlists for many of our programs. Reserving a space for your child means we’ve turned away other families. The administration fees cover credit card processing, staff time for managing registrations and cancellations, and maintaining waitlists.
Important: We do not offer make-up classes for sessions missed due to school closures.
LOCATION
Afterschool programs will be held at designated elementary school or at Wild Roots Studio. Wild Roots Studio is located in NW Fort Collins. Please see the above schedule for location of each workshop.
WILD ROOTS STUDIO
The Wild Roots Art Barn is located at 444 N. Sunset Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80521. This backyard studio space has both an indoor and outdoor classroom. It allows for us to create nature under the beautiful Colorado sun and is surrounded by vegetable and herb gardens from which we can gather ingredients for some of our art projects. From here, we often take nature walks to visit nearby creeks, parks or open spaces.
Click here for directions to the Wild Root Art Barn
