After School and School Programs
After School Art Programs
Atelier Gráfico offers engaging, hands-on art programs for elementary schools and PTAs throughout the DMV area. Led by artist and educator Gioconda Padovan, each session invites children to discover new techniques, experiment with materials, and express their own creative ideas. Through drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media, students develop confidence, curiosity, and artistic skills in a welcoming environment that balances guided instruction with creative freedom. Programs are thoughtfully designed, age-appropriate, and easy to coordinate with schools and parent organizations.
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Flexible 6 – 8 week after-school sessions
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Small-group, hands-on instruction
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All art materials provided
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Age-appropriate activities for grades K–5
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Drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, sculpting and mixed media
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Organized setup and cleanup
Each session combines artistic exploration, creative challenges, and guided instruction, encouraging students to develop their own ideas and create original artwork.
My Approach
I believe every child has a unique creative voice. My role as an artist and educator is to nurture that voice by introducing inspiring artists, new techniques, and opportunities to experiment.
My classes emphasize curiosity, imagination, and the joy of creating. Rather than expecting every student to produce the same result, I encourage individual expression and celebrate the discoveries made along the way.
Through a balance of creative freedom and thoughtful guidance, students build confidence, develop artistic skills, and learn to trust their own ideas.
Art in Action — Student Projects & Creative Exploration