Session 1: September 12, 2022 – January 31, 2023 / Maximum 8 students/class
Session 2: February 1, 2023 – May 19, 2023 / Maximum 8 students/class
In addition to in-person classes, ChiCeLaCu! is pleased to offer its online course selection for students from kindergarten to 6th grade. For registration information, click here. Please scroll down for class descriptions:
Cartoon Drawing in Spanish for Kindergarteners
If you can draw circles, squares, and triangles, welcome to this course! Students will discover how easy it is to draw cartoons, kittens, dogs, a variety of animals, and, of course, their favorite superheroes using circles, squares, and triangles. With a very dynamic, step-by-step process, students will put on paper what’s in their imagination using basic materials like colored pencils, crayons, and pencils. Students will apply Funko and Kawaii drawing techniques to make their creations even more charming. This course is suitable for children ages 5 and 6 who have an interest in drawing. Please keep in mind that you will be required to purchase additional materials. To register. [ click here ]
Cartoon Drawing in Spanish: Level I
Children will learn simple drawing techniques to bring their favorite characters to life or create new ones! Students will begin developing their artistic style as they create realistic and unique representations using traditional techniques with pencil and paper. Taught in Spanish, students will apply geometric figures to develop their drawings, draw bodies in movement, and learn to draw various facial expressions and emotions, among other physical and facial characteristics. Students will also learn to give fun and crazy hairstyles to their characters! Practical and simple techniques will be presented in an interactive and dynamic forum where students will quickly gain the skills that will keep them engaged both in drawing and speaking Spanish. Students will have access to ChiCeLaCu!’s resource file guides at any time to practice at home. Please keep in mind that you will be required to purchase additional materials. To register, please [ click here ]
Cartoon Drawing in Spanish: Level II
¿Quieres ser un caricaturista? Would you like to be a cartoonist? In this fun and highly effective course, students will learn to draw animals with human characteristics against dynamic backdrops, where they will apply drawing techniques such as vanishing points and depth simulation. Students will add dialogue bubbles to their vignettes and apply techniques to represent human emotions such as joy, fear, excitement, sadness, etc. With explanations from the instructor that are simple, personalized, and completely in Spanish, students will engage in fun exercises to practice the techniques learned in each class. Students will also have access to ChiCeLaCu’s resource files—guides available at any time to practice at home. Please keep in mind that you will be required to purchase additional materials. To register, please [ click here ]
Cartoon Drawing in Spanish: Level III
A fabulous idea can catapult an illustration to another level! This course focuses on the creative development of the child, bringing wonderful illustrations to the canvas and ideas to life. Students will be immersed in the fun world of cartooning, where they will learn to draw dynamic creatures in comic strip formats or as illustrations, design comic book covers, and develop their very own stories. Specifically, students will learn to create greeting card illustrations, animal comic strips, editorial illustrations, and storyboards, all while improving their drawing strokes and use of ink and color. As a final project, students will create their very own comic strip. Please keep in mind that you will be required to purchase additional materials. To register, please [ click here ]
¡Bienvenidos a Cartoon Drawing III donde despertemos el artista que hay en ti!
Pencil Drawing in Spanish: Level I
Students will sharpen their Spanish conversational and listening comprehension skills through the art of pencil drawing. A unique and fun way to practice the language, students will learn the fundamentals, including color, composition, perspective, proportions, shadow, highlights, gradations of tone, and much, much more. Ideal for an aspiring artist or anyone simply interested in a fun and relaxed way to practice the language. This course improves concentration, focus, and creativity and is open to all skill levels. Students listen to Spanish and enjoy music to foster creativity. Classes offer a healthy and enjoyable escape for children, excellent for reducing anxiety and stress. Please keep in mind that you will be required to purchase additional materials. To register, please [ click here ]
Pencil Drawing in Spanish: Level II
A more advanced drawing course for children with knowledge of proportions and the use of light and shadow,this course delves deeper into the study of facial proportions, volumetry, and the basic drawing of landscapes and aerial and marine views using led and color pencils. With each stroke, students will discover how perfectly capable they are of drawing portraits that were thought too difficult or even impossible previously. They will hone their sketching skills to develop more elaborate landscapes through the use of light and shadow as well as the combination of colors that highlight the natural beauty of the scenery, for both land and sea. Adobe Photoshop will be used by the instructor to create more realistic landscapes and vegetation with the corresponding colors and shadows, allowing students to follow along with their pencils and paper. Please keep in mind that you will be required to buy additional materials. To register, please [ click here ]
Pencil Drawing in Spanish: Level III
Do you want to draw terrific mountains, realistic scenery, and animals such as wolves, lions, cats, dogs, and horses? Combine everything you’ve learned so far to create even more impressive and realistic creatures and scenery. In this course, students who have previously taken Pencil Drawing 1 and 2 will build upon their acquired skills and refine their drawings to achieve more realistic finishes through continuous lines and color combinations, reinforcing the use of light and shadow. Students will expand their portfolio with amazing creations, including more cartoons, spaceships, trees, many different animals, and more. Please keep in mind that you will be required to buy additional materials. To register, please [ click here ]
Matemáticas Divertidas in Spanish: Grades 3 & 4
The objective of this course is to foster in students a love of math through its many real-life applications, while at the same time building a strong foundation in arithmetic. Math and Spanish is a fun combination where students get to play with numbers, solve math problems in fun and innovative ways, apply measurements, explore geometric figures, master fractions, and much more. An introductory algebra module is taught for 5th and 6th graders in the last 4 weeks of the course to prepare students for Matematicas Divertidas II. Please keep in mind that you will be required to purchase additional materials. To register, please [ click here ]
Matemáticas Divertidas in Spanish: Grades 5 – 7
Algebra is fun! We recommend taking Matematicas Divertidas I prior to taking this class. Students must have mastered basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and fractions to start learning algebra. Students will delve into integers, one-step equations, inequalities and equations, graphs and functions, percents, and probabilities, among other things. They will learn, understand, and apply linear relationships using equations, graphs, and tables. Do you know that learning algebra in Spanish helps further develop critical thinking skills? Students will learn to think outside the box through various problem-solving, logic, pattern, and reasoning activities. Technology will be used to introduce and expand upon the areas of study listed above. This course fuses Spanish and math in a very interactive way, making the learning process effective and fun. We use a friendly platform, games, and traditional handwritten exercises, applying the time-honored way of teaching algebra in Latin American countries with the famous Baldor Algebra textbook. Please keep in mind that you will be required to purchase additional materials. To register, please [ click here ]
Fairfax City: (Fairfax Station location)
10201 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Tysons-Vienna: (Falls Church location)
7628 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
Email: info@chicelacu.com
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The Children’s Center for Language and Culture (ChiCeLaCu!) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and offers full- and part-time options at its Fairfax City and Falls Church/Tyson locations, as well as various online classes.