Art Programs
Brushworks offers weekly art classes all year long. Our art program is a fun and educational art experience for kids and teens ages 6-17. No prior art experience is required to enroll in our program and students of all skill levels are accepted.
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Our goal is to help artists achieve their artistic potential through guided instruction and individual creativity. Our classes are structured so that beginner to advanced students can benefit from our program.
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Weekly Classes
Small group classes.
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Weekly 1-hour classes
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Kids (ages 6-9)
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Youth (ages 10-12)
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Teens (ages 13-17)
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Annual Student Art Gallery Show
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Monday - Friday
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Art projects based on weekly themes
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Ages 6-12
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Art Instructors
Kendra Dupre
Owner - Art Director - Art Instructor
Kendra Dupre attended college at Nicholls State University where she recieved her Bachelors in Fine Art. She began teaching while still in school and immediately knew that she wanted to pursue teaching art as a career. She started Brushworks in 2005 with her husband Jason and younger sister Lacy. Her love of working with children has always motivated her to study and learn more about art, and she credits her students through the years for teaching her how to become a better teacher and artist! Kendra also has been training in Jiu-Jitsu at Evolution Training in Houma since 2010 and teaches a women's self defense class there. In her spare time she also trains at Crossfit Houma and enjoys playing the guitar and singing.
Lacy Miller
Art Instructor - Classroom Manager
Lacy Miller has been teaching at Brushworks since 2005. She helped to start the business along with her sister Kendra and brother-in-law Jason. She attended college at Young Memorial earning her degree in accounting. She has been an artist since she was a small child. She has studied many styles and forms of art through the years. Her focus is on painting and drawing. She does commissioned pet portraits in her spare time. She also enjoys music and playing the drums. For more info on a commissioned piece email her at nuxy234@yahoo.com
Stacey Fabre
Art Instructor - Graphic Design
Stacey Fabre attended college at Nicholls University, where she received a Bachelor’s of Fine Art in 1999 with an emphasis in Graphic Art. While pursuing a career in Graphic Art she followed her passion for painting with palette knives in highly textured style called impasto. Inspired by landscapes and buildings from South Louisiana, she has created art shown at over 100+ art shows and festivals all across Southern Louisiana. Influencing the younger generation to successfully follow their passions is something she is very excited to be a part of.
Art Studios
Art FAQs
Do students need prior art experience?
No previous art experience required. Our classes are structured so that students of any skill level can participate and learn from our lessons.
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Do I have to bring my own art supplies?
All supplies for class are included in the tuition and are provided at our studio. We also have smocks to wear while in class to help protect clothing from paint.
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Are students required to practice at home?
Practicing at home is not required but we do encourage students to do so. Art is like any other skill, the more you practice the better you will become.
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Does Brushworks have student gallery showings?
Brushworks hosts student gallery shows at least once per year. Family and friends are invited to attend and view all of the student's artwork. Galleries are usually held at the Brushworks studio but also have been held at places like the Waterlife Museum in Houma, LA. Brushworks has also hosted a Christmas charity fundraiser. Student created and sold artwork such as ornaments and Christmas cards to the public with 100% of the funds going to charity.
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Do you offer makeup lessons?
We cannot provide makeups for absent art students. However during the student's next class one of our instructors will work one on one with the absent student to catch them up with rest of the class.
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