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Homeschool & Enrichment

PACA’s School of the Arts proudly offers dedicated Homeschool & Enrichment classes every Friday, bringing high-quality arts education to Asheville’s strong homeschool community. Designed specifically for daytime learners, these classes allow students to experience meaningful creative instruction as part of their weekly academic rhythm.

Our program spans a wide range of performing and creative arts, including dance, acting, music, movement, storytelling, and performance skills—all taught by professional artists who know how to inspire, challenge, and engage young learners. In addition to performance training, students also gain exposure to industry-relevant skills such as costume design, prop creation, stagecraft, technical theater, and behind-the-scenes production work, offering a deeper understanding of what makes a show come to life.

Each class supports social-emotional growth, collaboration, discipline, creativity, and confidence-building, providing homeschool students with both artistic development and opportunities for meaningful peer interaction.

By tailoring our programming to homeschool schedules, PACA ensures that every young performer—whether they’re drawn to the spotlight, the design room, or the technical side of theater—has access to exceptional arts education and the chance to discover their unique talents.

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Class Schedule

Explore our class schedule and discover training in dance, voice, acting, choir, and more for all ages and experience levels. View current classes now!

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2026-27 Homeschool Class Schedule

 

Costume Design for Homeschoolers - Fridays 2:00-3:30pm

 

Ages: Middle and High School

Material Fee: $50 per year (includes sketchbook, fabric, needles, scissors, yarns, zippers, buttons, and more)

Step into the world of stage fashion! This hands-on, project-based course introduces students to the art and craft of costume design—from sketch to stitch. Guided by theater costumer Melena, students will explore what it means to be a costume designer, study historical costume trends, and learn how to bring a character to life through clothing, accessories, and imagination.

Real-World Experience: Students will also have the exciting opportunity to assist in designing and creating costumes for AJT’s live productions throughout the year!

This is a fantastic class for creative homeschoolers who enjoy art, fashion, theater, and working with their hands—no prior experience needed, just curiosity and enthusiasm.

Whether students are future designers or just love being creative with their hands, this class builds skills in:

  • Sketching character looks and creating inspiration boards

  • Understanding different historical fashion eras and costume research

  • Budget-conscious costuming: how to source, budget, and shop smart

  • Hand and machine stitching fundamentals

  • Crochet and knitting basics

  • Pattern drafting, fabric selection, cutting, fitting, and final construction

  • Creating lookbooks and storyboards for productions

  • Begins September 4

  • Instructor: Melena Dillingham

new this spring

Theater Tech - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm

 

Ages: Middle and High School

Material Fee: $50 per year (includes tools, craft supplies, paints, tape, hardware, and more)

Get ready to explore the backstage magic that makes every production come to life! This hands-on, project-driven course introduces students to the essential technical elements of theater—from building and painting sets to crafting props and running backstage operations. Guided by Tal Arnold, students will learn what it takes to transform an empty stage into an immersive theatrical world.

Real-World Experience: Students will also actively work behind the scenes on AJT’s live productions throughout the year—assisting with sets, props, scene changes, and more. They’ll get practical experience collaborating with designers, directors, and performers to bring each show to life.

This class is perfect for homeschoolers who love building, creating, tinkering, organizing, or discovering how things work. No experience required—just curiosity, willingness to learn, and a passion for theater magic.

Throughout the year, students will gain skills in:

  • Stagecraft fundamentals: tools, safety, measurements, materials, and basic construction

  • Scenic design: sketching, drafting, scale models, and set painting techniques

  • Prop design and fabrication using foam, cardboard, wood, clay, paint, and found objects

  • Lighting and sound basics: cues, color theory, mood-setting, and hands-on tech demos

  • Stage management essentials: blocking notation, cues, organization, and communication

  • Backstage crew roles: running transitions, calling cues, and supporting live performances

  • Problem solving, teamwork, creative thinking, and real-world theater workflows

  • Begins September 1

  • Instructor Tal Arnold

Student Application Questions

Please fill out this Homeschool application and we will be in touch via email with the next steps.

 

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