Children's Art Classes in
Lakewood Ranch – Sarasota, FL

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SUMMER REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!

In the summer, our camp/workshops are an a la carte of what our school year curriculum entails.

2025 Summer workshops are available now here.

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Children’s Art Classes is a studio-based, fine art programs offering study in drawing, painting, design, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and much more. This award-winning program has gained much recognition for the outstanding artwork of its students. Explore our comprehensive art classes today and find the one that best suits your child’s needs. Classes are designed for ages three and up! Learn more about each of our classes here.

Through this comprehensive curriculum, students have the opportunity to work in over 40 areas of Art.  Homeschool families, we also partner with Step Up for Students and accept eligible scholarship funds through the Education Market Assistant (EMA) portal. Contact us for information.

2025-26 Class schedule coming soon! Stay tuned…

 

 

Studio Info

Address: 4028 Cattlemen Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34233
Email: MontessaL@childrensartclasses.com
Phone: 941.713.7449
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Classes & Workshops Offered at this Studio

Tiny Hands (3-4 year olds)

Introduction to Art (5-6 year olds)

Beginning Art (7-8 year olds)

Art 1 (9+ year olds)

Art 2 (10+ year olds)

Art 3 (11+ year olds)

Homeschool Art Curriculum

Upcoming Events

ART SHOW: Saturday, May 3rd from 12p-4p 

Our talented students have poured their hearts into creating their masterpieces all year long, and now it’s time to celebrate! The Children’s Art Classes are thrilled to showcase their artwork in an exciting Art Show at Music Compound  located at 775 Bell Road on May 3rd.

From 10a-12p, Music Compound’s Remake Learning Days event featuring FREE family music classes will be held! 

Then, our Children’s Art Classes Art Show begins at 12p! Roam the beautiful Music Compound studio, view our young artists’ masterpieces, and enjoy the sounds of live music throughout the space. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of art, music, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you there!

NO CLASSES on the following Holidays:

  • Spring Break: March 17-22
  • Easter: April 18-20

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Gouache art of a silver race car on a busy city street.

Meet Our Team

Teachers

Victorine Hinger

Victorine Hinger

Victorine Hinger is a dedicated fine artist with over 32 years of experience. She honed her skills in figure drawing and stone sculpture at the Art Students League in New York. Throughout her career, she has taught workshops and stone carving classes across Europe and America, and she is eager to support young artists in her community.

With a focus on hands-on, classic art techniques, Victorine aims to help children tap into their imagination and express themselves creatively. As a certified art therapy practitioner, she brings an additional layer of support, offering children tailored approaches to foster positive experiences and build self-esteem. Through her teaching, she hopes to inspire the next generation of artists.

Montessa Lizaso

Montessa Lizaso

Montessa has over 26 years of combined experience in healthcare and industry.  Earning her degree in nursing from Towson University in Maryland, she is a registered nurse, who started her profession in the operating room.  Her assorted career in cancer research, health coaching, and clinical analyst has allowed her to travel the world, and she has loved caring for or working alongside some wonderful people throughout the years.

 However, Montessa has also loved drawing and painting since she was a girl. Art was her escape when she was lost or needed focus.  Children's Art Classes opens that door to a dream she never could have imagined, and now she looks forward to opening doors to children in her community where through CAC’s art education, they are empowered to grow farther than they could ever dream and imagine.

Studio Owner

Montessa Lizaso

Montessa Lizaso

Montessa has over 26 years of combined experience in healthcare and industry.  Earning her degree in nursing from Towson University in Maryland, she is a registered nurse, who started her profession in the operating room.  Her assorted career in cancer research, health coaching, and clinical analyst has allowed her to travel the world, and she has loved caring for or working alongside some wonderful people throughout the years.

 However, Montessa has also loved drawing and painting since she was a girl. Art was her escape when she was lost or needed focus.  Children's Art Classes opens that door to a dream she never could have imagined, and now she looks forward to opening doors to children in her community where through CAC’s art education, they are empowered to grow farther than they could ever dream and imagine.

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