Copper Hills Center for the Arts
Copper Hills Center for the Arts, 27035 Black Rock Blvd, Peoria, AZ 85383
About
Copper Hills Center for the Arts offers private music lessons, dance, theater, STEM, art classes, summer camps, photography classes, basket-making, cookie decorating, watercolor classes, sewing classes, special effects makeup, book binding, ASL, and creative writing. Students can take instrument-specific lessons including drums and percussion, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, violin, and flute. The program serves kids and adults through classes, workshops, and private lessons across traditional fine arts and modern technical arts.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Copper Hills Center for the Arts states that its studios, classrooms, and curriculums are designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and strengthen community. All offerings are open to the entire community regardless of church participation or faith affiliation. The program accepts ESA funding through direct ESA debit card payment or custom ESA receipts for reimbursement. Daytime music and dance options are available for homeschool families, along with periodic art classes.
The teaching staff are described as professional teachers who are fully vetted and background checked. They are presented as caring mentors and talented artists who are committed to helping students learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and encouraging environment. Leadership and instruction are provided by a large team, including Director Cathy Beachy; Admin Sarah Mulleneaux; and area leads and instructors such as Ron Allen (Photography), Ginny Bell (Art), Angie Boone (Dance), Marissa Calderone (Dance), Chae Choi (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar), Katie Condon (Piano, Voice), Daniel and J’ana Dela Torre (Theater), Erick De Paz (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice), Cara Drown (Voice, Piano), Holly Gross (Dance), Kendra Jack (Piano), Mark Lambert (Book Binding), Patty Larson (Art), Jonathan Lawson (Banjo, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Viola, Violin), Denise Lewis (Theater), Sandy Lutz (Sewing), Jack McCahan (Piano), Susan Mohrig (Art), Amy Nichols (Flute, Creative Writing), Alex Noble (Dance), Suzi Patterson (Special Effects Makeup), Jameson Patz (Drums & Percussion), Amanda Ratkovich (Art), Cindy Ratkovich (Cookie Decorating), Molly Sentell (Dance), Hillorie Schrock (Art, ASL), Jillian Stefanski (Dance), Sam Stefanski (Voice), Ajay Tanikella (STEM), and Jenna and Joel Young (Art).
Copper Hills Center for the Arts states that it exists to create a space where creativity connects people of all ages, where they can discover something new, collaborate, and find joy in creating. Families in testimonials describe experiences in dance, theater, voice lessons, music programs, art classes, special effects makeup, photography, watercolor, sewing, basket-making, and cookie decorating. Parents report that instructors are highly qualified, kind, and encouraging, and describe the studio as warm and welcoming, with a sense of community that includes both students and parents. Multiple testimonials mention students’ confidence, skills, and enjoyment in classes and camps, and several parents note positive experiences across both kids’ and adults’ classes.
Last updated January 16, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Copper Hills Center for the Arts states that its studios, classrooms, and curriculums are designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and strengthen community. All offerings are open to the entire community regardless of church participation or faith affiliation. The program accepts ESA funding through direct ESA debit card payment or custom ESA receipts for reimbursement. Daytime music and dance options are available for homeschool families, along with periodic art classes.
The teaching staff are described as professional teachers who are fully vetted and background checked. They are presented as caring mentors and talented artists who are committed to helping students learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and encouraging environment. Leadership and instruction are provided by a large team, including Director Cathy Beachy; Admin Sarah Mulleneaux; and area leads and instructors such as Ron Allen (Photography), Ginny Bell (Art), Angie Boone (Dance), Marissa Calderone (Dance), Chae Choi (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar), Katie Condon (Piano, Voice), Daniel and J’ana Dela Torre (Theater), Erick De Paz (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice), Cara Drown (Voice, Piano), Holly Gross (Dance), Kendra Jack (Piano), Mark Lambert (Book Binding), Patty Larson (Art), Jonathan Lawson (Banjo, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Viola, Violin), Denise Lewis (Theater), Sandy Lutz (Sewing), Jack McCahan (Piano), Susan Mohrig (Art), Amy Nichols (Flute, Creative Writing), Alex Noble (Dance), Suzi Patterson (Special Effects Makeup), Jameson Patz (Drums & Percussion), Amanda Ratkovich (Art), Cindy Ratkovich (Cookie Decorating), Molly Sentell (Dance), Hillorie Schrock (Art, ASL), Jillian Stefanski (Dance), Sam Stefanski (Voice), Ajay Tanikella (STEM), and Jenna and Joel Young (Art).
Copper Hills Center for the Arts states that it exists to create a space where creativity connects people of all ages, where they can discover something new, collaborate, and find joy in creating. Families in testimonials describe experiences in dance, theater, voice lessons, music programs, art classes, special effects makeup, photography, watercolor, sewing, basket-making, and cookie decorating. Parents report that instructors are highly qualified, kind, and encouraging, and describe the studio as warm and welcoming, with a sense of community that includes both students and parents. Multiple testimonials mention students’ confidence, skills, and enjoyment in classes and camps, and several parents note positive experiences across both kids’ and adults’ classes.
Last updated January 16, 2026.
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