Do I need to bring my own supplies?

Cordovan provides all art supplies needed for classes. You are welcome to bring in your own materials but it is not required. Many times our adult and teenage students like to bring their own personal art supplies to have with them.

I'm not sure if I want to take a class or not. What should I do?

You can always sign up for a FREE Trial Class to try it out before you sign up. Look over the class schedule and decide which class you'd like to attend. Then, scroll to the bottom of our website and fill out the "FREE Trial Class" form. If you can't decide, you can always email or call us at our studio to discuss in person. It is important to schedule your free trial class ahead of time, so we can let your teacher know you'll be attending. Be sure to note the time and location of your Free Trial Class as you will be joining in during its regularly scheduled time.

When should I register?

Cordovan offers enrollment year round. You can jump into a class at any time! If you register in the middle of the month and have missed the first few classes your tuition will be prorated.

Do you offer a sibling or multiple class discount?

Students in the same family who are enrolled in the same month receive a 20% discount on each additional class.

Do you prorate tuition?

If you start a class after the first class of the month your tuition will be prorated. For continuing students, tuition is not prorated. Tuition is based on a monthly fee determined from an average of entire classes from September through May.

Is there a registration fee?

Yes, there is an annual registration and supply fee of $85 that pays for every canvas, paint, pastel, pencil, and all other supplies you may use during your classes.

How many classes a month are there?

Typically there are four classes a month. Some months will have more or less depending on holidays.

If I get more than 4 classes a month do I get charged extra?

No, your monthly tuition is based on a monthly fee determined from an average of entire classes from September through May.

Will I be charged less if there are only 3 classes a month?

No, tuition is based on a monthly fee determined from an average of entire classes from September through May.

Tuition is due on the 1st of every month. You can set up monthly auto payments, deliver a check/cash to the studio, or call to have us run a credit card payment. Call us to set up Auto-Pay.

What happens if I forget to pay tuition?

A $20 late fee will be charged to your account if tuition has not been paid by the 7th of the given month.

If I miss a class can I make it up somehow?

Cordovan does not offer make-up classes.

Instructor names will often be listed underneath the title of the class. To learn more about our instructors visit the Cordovan Art School faculty page, where you can see their artist biographies and samples of their artwork.

Will my class meet if there is bad weather?

Cordovan follows the nearest public elementary school district. If school is cancelled in the elementary school so are Cordovan's classes for that day. Check with your local studio to see what school district calendar they follow.

How and when do I drop a class?

You can drop a class at any time. Provide two weeks notice to your Cordovan studio's office manager and they will place a future drop date on your account. This will halt any auto-payments you may have set up.

How do I apply a promo code?

From time to time we offer promotions. When registering for a class insert your promo code into the correct box for promotional or discount codes. Please call or email us if you have any trouble using a promotional code during the registration process.

Is there a minimum class size?

Classes require a minimum of four students. If the minimum enrollment is not reached, students may switch into another class or receive a full refund.

Do I need to bring my own supplies?

No, Cordovan supplies all materials.

When should I register?

Seats are limited and can fill up fast! To guarantee your child a spot register once you've decided which camp(s) they should attend.

Payment is due upon registration. If you would like to set up a payment plan we're happy to do so.

I only need one day of Extended Care, not the whole week. Can I do that?

Definitely! Give us a call and we'll get your student enrolled in Extended Care for only the day(s) you need.

If I miss a day of camp can I make it up somehow?

Cordovan does not offer make-up camps.

Camp instructors vary from location to location. If you would like to learn more about our instructors visit the Cordovan Art School faculty page.

Will my camp be held if there is bad weather?

If inclement weather could cause dangers to staff or campers, Cordovan will contact you to inform you of any schedule changes.

Something came up and I need to withdraw my student from camp. Can I get a refund?

Cordovan does not offer refunds for camps. In order to provide the highest level of service and art instruction, supplies and staff are purchased and hired ahead of time. However, in unexpected emergency situations Cordovan will give a credit that can be used to register for another camp or class. Account credits are only given when there is an unforeseen, emergency situation.

How do I apply a promo code?

From time to time Cordovan offers promotions. Insert your promo code at the time of registration into the correct box for promotional or discount codes.

Explore Cordovan Art School

Energy Corridor.

Classes Camps Workshops & Events

Phone:

832-596-7983

Manager:

Celeste Tunstall

Hours:

Studio is open whenever fall classes and camps are in session

Mon: 2pm-8pm
Tue: 2pm-7:30pm
Wed: 2pm-7:30pm
Thu: 2pm-8pm
Fri: CLOSED
Sat: 9am-3pm
Sun: CLOSED

Address:

1809 Eldridge Parkway, Suite 210

Houston,

Texas

77077

Weekly Art Classes:

Class FAQs More Information

1: Select Session

2: Select Age Group

No sessions available from JackRabbit for this configuration.

Sep. 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Art Exploration

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Hallie Burks

Ages 4-5

A FUN introductory class to drawing and painting. These youngsters will learn to be creative and imaginative as they practice their fine motor skills. They will work with a professional artist using a variety of different mediums like pencils, pastels, watercolors and more.

10:30am-11:30am

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $164 / mo

Sep. 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Pencil, Pastel, Watercolor & Beyond

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Ana Alvarez

Ages 6-8

If you want to experience a touch of everything, or if you are just plain indecisive, this is the perfect ART class for you! You'll get to work with a variety of media including watercolors, pencils, pastels, acrylics and more. It is the most popular class at Cordovan Art School for budding artists!

9:00am-10:00am

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $164 / mo

Pencil, Pastel, Watercolor & Beyond

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Emily Ramirez

Ages 6-8

3:30pm-4:30pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $164 / mo

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Pencil, Pastel, Watercolor & Beyond

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Emily Ramirez

Ages 6-8

4:30pm-5:30pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $164 / mo

Creative Clay From Scratch

September 2, 2026 – May 26, 2027
Instructor: Ana Alvarez

Ages 6-8

Looking for a fun and creative way to express your artistic talent? In our handbuilding pottery class you’ll sculpt everything from monsters to vases, from crazy mugs to faces, from birdhouses to tiny mouses. Each project will give you a chance to learn a new technique an unleash the creative genius inside of you. You’ll learn how to design, shape, sculpt, and glaze your ceramic creations from scratch. After a trip through the kiln, your masterpieces will be ready to share, use, or proudly display. No experience needed–just bring your creativity!

5:00pm-6:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $174 / mo

Sep. 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Color & Expression

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Hallie Burks

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Leah King

Ages 9-12

Come learn how to bring your favorite anime characters and fantasy-inspired art to life! This class teaches the fundamentals of storytelling including character design, facial expressions, poses, clothing, hair, dynamic fantasy backgrounds, and more. Artists of all levels are welcome—no prior experience needed. Whether you're just starting out or already filling sketchbooks and canvases, you'll build skills and confidence while creating work in the fantasy art styles you love.

5:30pm-7:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $184 / mo

Drawing & Sketching

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Emily Ramirez

Ages 9-12

This class is designed to improve your observational and drawing skills. We will explore a variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, color pencil, marker, etc. The focus of this class is to improve hand-eye skills while working from a photo reference or from a still life. You'll be guided along the way by a professional artist who will help you understand perspective, light, shading, values, and other techniques that will turn your sketches into photo-realism.

6:00pm-7:30pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $184 / mo

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Handbuilding with Clay

September 2, 2026 – May 26, 2027
Instructor: Ana Alvarez

Ages 9-12

6:00pm-7:30pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $194 / mo

Sep. 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Handbuilding with Clay

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Hallie Burks

Ages 13-18

Looking for a fun way to explore 3D art? In this hands-on clay class, you’ll create your own pottery completely from scratch! Learn how to design, sculpt, and glaze cool projects that reflect your personal style. Once your pieces are fired in the kiln, they’ll be ready to use, display, or share. No experience is needed—just bring your creativity!

4:00pm-6:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $234 / mo

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Anime & Fantasy-Inspired Art

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Ana Alvarez

Ages 13-18

5:30pm-7:30pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $214 / mo

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Drawing, Sketching & Painting

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Hallie Burks

Ages 13-18

If you want to take your art skills to the next level, this is the class for you. Working alongside other teen artists, you will work at your own pace on a painting or drawing of your choice. You will get to explore a variety of mediums of your choice including graphite, charcoal, color pencil, marker, paints, etc. You will work from photo references and receive guidance from a professional artist who will demonstrate new techniques while teaching time-tested principles of design that will help you understand perspective, light, shading, values, and other techniques that will help you turn your sketches into photo-realism. Whether you are looking to be an art major in college or just do art as a fun hobby, this is a great way to grow your talent. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to advanced–it doesn't matter where you are now, we will help you get to that next level!

6:00pm-8:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $214 / mo

Sep. 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Drawing & Painting

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Gretchin Morris

Adults

If you have always wanted to improve your art skills, but just haven't known where to start, we are here for you! Working from a photo reference of your choice, we will guide you through the steps of composition, color, value, etc, so that your drawings and paintings come to life. As you work side-by-side with a professional artist as your guide, you'll learn new techniques. You'll work in the art medium of your choice. This class is designed for artists of all skill levels to work at their own pace.

10:00am-12:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $214 / mo

Handbuilding with Clay

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Hallie Burks

Adults

4:00pm-6:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $234 / mo

Waitlist

Drawing & Painting

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Hallie Burks

Adults

6:00pm-8:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $214 / mo

Sep. 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Homeschool Art

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Gretchin Morris

Homeschool Elementary

Studies show that the creative arts are an important aspect of academic learning! Come join us for an educational, social, and fun classroom art experience this year. You'll work with a variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic, pastel, colored pencils, pen & ink, etc. Projects are tailored to each student's individual needs. All skill levels are welcome!

1:00pm-2:30pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $164 / mo

Sep. 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Homeschool Art for Teens

September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Instructor: Leah King

Homeschool Teens

Come join us for an educational, fun, and social art experience this year. This class offers an opportunity for you to improve your drawing and painting skills while learning a variety of mediums and new techniques (watercolor, graphite, acrylic, pastel, pen & ink, etc). Your observation skills and hand-eye coordination will get better throughout the year. You'll work from photos, from life, and from your own creative imagination.

1:00pm-2:30pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $164 / mo

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Art Camps:

Camp FAQs More Information

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2: Select Age Group

3: Select Date(s)

2: Select Age Group

No sessions available from JackRabbit for this configuration.

Oct. 9, 2026

Oct. 9, 2026

1-Day Art Camp FULL DAY

October 9, 2026

Ages 8-12

9:00am-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $80

Monster Ball

October 9, 2026

November 6, 2026

Ages 5-7

Uh-oh… which way did we come from? The autumn leaves have taken over, and now it’s time to turn getting lost into a creative adventure! Artist will follow their way through a day of the colorful fall world, creating masterpieces and discovering surprises along the way.

9:00am-12:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $52

Kingdom of Creatures

November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026

Ages 5-7

Journey into extraordinary kingdoms filled with fascinating creatures and hidden treasures! We will create masterpieces inspired by mysterious lands and the characters and creatures that call them home.

1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $52

Nov. 23-25, 2026

3-Day Art Camp FULL DAY

November 23, 2026 – November 25, 2026

Ages 5-7

Choose this option if you wish to register for Full Day art camp Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. This option includes all 6 mini-sessions. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.

9:00am-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Frosty Paint & Pottery

November 23, 2026

Ages 5-7

A frosty adventure is waiting just beyond the studio doors! Join us into a winter world where snow-covered scenes, chilly creatures, and cozy surprises are waiting to be discovered. Along the way, artists will bring their adventure to life through colorful canvas paintings and one-of-a-kind pottery creations. Follow the trail through the frost and see where your next masterpiece takes you!

1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $52

1-Day Art Camp FULL DAY

November 24, 2026

Ages 5-7

9:00am-10:00am

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $80

Out of the Hat!

November 24, 2026

Ages 5-7

Join Cat and his friends on a wildly unexpected journey where curiosity leads the way and anything can happen! Step into a world bursting with colorful characters, wacky surprises, and epic adventures, where inspiration is waiting around every corner. Who knows, you might even run into Thing 1… or Thing 12!

1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $62

1-Day Art Camp FULL DAY

November 25, 2026

Ages 5-7

9:00am-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $80

Snow Much to Create

November 25, 2026

Ages 5-7

Get ready for snow much fun and even more to create! Step into a winter wonderland filled with frosty adventures, cozy creations, and seasonal surprises. From snowy scenes to whimsical winter favorites, each project brings a new way to celebrate everything that makes this chilly season so magical!

9:00am-12:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $52

Arctic Adventures

November 25, 2026

3-Day Art Camp FULL DAY

November 23, 2026 – November 25, 2026

Ages 8-12

Choose this option if you wish to register for Full Day art camp Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. This option includes all 6 mini-sessions. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.

9:00am-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $240

1-Day Art Camp FULL DAY

November 23, 2026

Ages 8-12

9:00am-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tuition: $80

3-Day Art Camp MORNING ONLY

November 23, 2026 – November 25, 2026

November 23, 2026

Ages 8-12

1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Workshops & Events:

Energy Corridor

Festive Fall Pumpkins

Fall in love with this fun hand-built clay pumpkin workshop! Families, kids, and artists of all ages will create their very own festive pumpkin from clay, step-by-step with guidance from our instructors. These handmade pumpkins make the perfect seasonal decoration to display year after year and add a warm touch to your autumn décor.

Saturday September 26, 2026
1:00pm-3:00pm

Tuition: $40

Energy Corridor

National Paint Your Own Pottery Day

Celebrate National Paint Your Own Pottery Day with us and enjoy 25% off pottery items. Choose from hundreds of fun pottery pieces, relax with family and friends, and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece you can treasure for years to come. No reservations needed — just stop in, get creative, and join the fun for National PYOP Day.

Saturday October 10, 2026
9:00am-2:00pm

Energy Corridor

Starry Night Pumpkins

A spooky twist on a classic masterpiece in our “Van Ghostly” painting workshop. Inspired by the swirling style of The Starry Night, this fun and festive acrylic canvas workshop is a step-by-step teacher guided colorful scene filled with glowing moons, eerie skies, and ghostly charm.

Saturday October 17, 2026
1:00pm-3:00pm

Tuition: $35

Energy Corridor

Mischief & Mayhem

Artists will learn blending and pastel techniques in this step-by-step chalk pastel workshop featuring Stitch dressed as Oogie Boogie. Creating a fun Halloween-inspired masterpiece full of bold colors, charm, and themed magic. Perfect for kids, teens, and fans who love a little mischief mixed with creativity.

Saturday October 24, 2026
1:00pm-3:00pm

Tuition: $35

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