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FINE ARTS classes

Tutor: Mrs. Mercedes Wilson

Description: In Primary Art: Art That Tells A Story;  students explore how art can tell stories using pictures, colors, shapes, textures, and symbols. Throughout the year, students learn that artists make intentional choices to show ideas, emotions, and events visually. Each project invites students to imagine, create, and communicate meaning through art in developmentally appropriate ways.

Students work with a variety of media including drawing, watercolors, paint, air-dry clay, and mixed media. 

*This course follows a rotating art curriculum. Students may join in any year, with projects and instruction designed to support both new and returning artists.

Supply Fee: $35

TUITION: $40/student per month  (This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 6 student maximum.)

Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Venmo, PayPal, Check, or Cash.


Tutor: Mrs. Wicklander

Description: Elementary choir is open to all students grades 1-5. Our choir time will consist of learning basic music theory, note reading, rhythm, simple harmony, as well as

preparing music for a Christmas concert and a Spring concert. My goals for any

choir are as follows:

- First and foremost

- Giving glory to God with and for the gift of music

- Appreciation for many styles of vocal music

- Respect for fellow choir members

- Quality vocal sound

- Provide a fun atmosphere

Class Fee: One time class fee of $30.

TUITION: $40/month per student

Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via PayPal, Check, or Cash.


Tutor: Mrs. Mercedes Wilson

Description: In Stories in Everything, students explore how every line, color, texture, and shape can communicate a narrative. This year emphasizes refined artistic choices, intentional composition, and mixed-media integration, guiding students to create pieces that tell cohesive stories across multiple forms—drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture. Students will develop skills in visual hierarchy, proportion, and expression while deepening their personal voice. 

*This course follows a rotating art curriculum. Students may join in any year, with projects and instruction designed to support both new and returning artists.

Supply Fee: $35

TUITION: $40/student per month  (This class has a 3 student minimum AND an 8 student maximum.)

Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Venmo, PayPal, Check, or Cash.


Tutor: Miss Lauren Kelm

Description: This class is for students in grades 5-12. We will learn the basics on how to start playing guitar, like strumming patterns, basic chords, and even a song for the Christmas Program. Then, next semester, I’m hoping we will learn even more songs and have something to perform at the Spring Program. I’m excited to work with your student to help them kickstart their guitar-playing journey! And I hope after this class they will continue playing all for the glory of God.

Disclaimer: Please note...this class is only for the basics of guitar playing. If you are experienced, this class might bore you.

Homework: ~10 minutes a day of practice between classes

Required Supplies:

-An acoustic guitar (NO bass or electric)

-A tuner

-A bag/case to transport your guitar

**If you have any questions on what to buy, please reach out to me. I am happy to help!

Supply Fee: One time class fee of $20

TUITION: $40/student per month  (This class has a 4 student minimum.)

Note: Parents may pay monthly or by semester, via Check or Cash.


Tutor: Mrs. Wicklander

Description: Though the words “music theory” can sound intimidating, in actuality, they are not. Like language, music theory has rules, is orderly, and builds on one concept

at a time, incorporating each concept into the next.

In this 1 semester class, we will learn the basic building blocks of music theory.

As we go we’ll put them together to learn how to create a musical “sentence”,

with structure, rhythm, harmony, and dynamics. This class will improve your

music singing and listening skills because you’ll have a better understanding of

how music it out together.

Length: One semester *(Offered Fall, 2026)*

Prerequisite: None

Required Text: TBD

Class Fee: One time class fee of $20

TUITION: $40/student per month

Note: Parents may pay monthly or by semester, via PayPal, Check or Cash.


Tutor: Mrs. Wicklander

Description: Over the course of 1 semester we will learn how music is broken down into 7

different time periods. For each time period we will learn the style and/or

composers that represent the time period. We’ll listen to, and analyze, samples

of music as well.

Length: One semester *(Offered Spring, 2027)*

Prerequisite: None

Required Text: TBD

Class Fee: One time class fee of $20

TUITION: $40/student per month

Note: Parents may pay monthly or by semester, via PayPal, Check or Cash.


Tutor: Mrs. Wicklander

Description: Choir is open to all students grades 6 - 12. Our choir time will consist of learning basic music theory, note reading, rhythm, harmony, as well as preparing music

for a Christmas concert and a Spring concert. The repertoire will include faith-based pieces, spirituals, Latin texts, and seasonal pieces. My goals for any choir are as follows:

- First and foremost - Giving glory to God with and for the gift of music

- Appreciation for many styles of vocal music

- Respect for fellow choir members

- Quality vocal sound

- Provide a fun atmosphere

Please note: Choir class is 90 minutes in length.

Prerequisite: None

Class Fee: $30 per semester. This fee covers the cost of supplies, purchasing music, and paying an accompanist.

TUITION: $60/student per month

Note: Parents may pay monthly or by semester, via PayPal, Check or Cash.


Tutor: Mrs. Mercedes Wilson

Description: In Created & Called, students explore their identity, creativity, and personal voice through art, reflecting on how their faith shapes who they are. Projects across drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media encourage students to express their story, values, and spiritual journey. By the end of the year, each student will have a portfolio of intentional, meaningful artworks that show both skill and personal expression.

*This course follows a rotating art curriculum. Students may join in any year, with projects and instruction designed to support both new and returning artists.

Supply Fee: $35

TUITION: $40/month per student (This class has a 3 student minimum AND an 8 student maximum.)

Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Venmo, PayPal, Check, or Cash.


2026-2027 CLASSES

Copyright © 2023 HRT Academy - All Rights Reserved. Classes are held at Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Rd, Eagan, MN 55122

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