DeRaud Art School & Studio
About
Drawing School in NW Fresno Near Bullard High
DeRaud Art School & Studio is a private art school at the DeRaud home in NW Fresno offering structured realistic drawing curriculum for kids ages 5 and up through teens, with trauma-aware instruction.
Classes by Age
Separate tracks for younger kids and older students. Programs include:
- Wendy's Classes (ages 5-10+) - Beginning Drawing and Drawing 2, 34 animals per level
- Mark's Classes (ages 11-18) - Art 1 & 2, still life, perspective, value, landscape, faces and figures
- Media: colored pencil, markers, pastel
What's Included
- Structured realistic drawing curriculum
- Instruction in a variety of drawing media
- Trauma-aware teaching approach
Experience
Private school setting with small groups and a clear skill-progression track. Especially strong for kids with ADHD, autism, or learning differences who benefit from structured, methodical art instruction.