Art For All Nations Christian Center for the Arts

Central Christian Church, 401 Crawford St., Kelso, WA 98626

Location of Art For All Nations Christian Center for the Arts campCentral Christian Church, 401 Crawford St., Kelso, WA 98626

About

Art For All Nations Christian Center for the Arts offers Acrylic Painting, Animal Drawing, Animation, Art History, Art In The Kitchen, Art thru astronomy, Art thru Civics, Bible Study, Cartooning, Color Pencil, Cosplay, and Adventure Class. Students in Acrylic Painting learn basic brushes, palette knife, composition, contrast, blending colors, and simple landscape paintings. Other classes include drawing animals realistically, making an animation class film, studying scripture, and creating cartoons and comics.

Programs

  • Acrylic Painting — Students develop confidence and make painting a fun experience. They learn basic brushes, palette knife, composition, contrast, blending colors, and simple landscape paintings.
  • Adventure Class — A two-semester class culminating in an international or domestic adventure. Primary objectives are Jesus, Adventure, and Travel.
  • Animal Drawing — Students learn to draw animals realistically with correct proportions, fur, shading, markings, and use gridding for proportion and placement.
  • Animation — An animation production class where students work on a class film and learn story development, visual development, animation principles, and editing.
  • Art History — Each semester students study one of the formative periods of art through hands-on exploration and experimentation.
  • Art In The Kitchen — Culinary classes that change from session to session and focus on cooking, baking, and/or confectionery.
  • Art thru astronomy — Students examine art related to astronomy and the mystery of the heavens, with Isa. 40:26 as a guide.
  • Art thru Civics — Students study the art of the founders to identify values of society, faith, and government formed in America, with class exercises and field trips.
  • Bible Study — A student-fueled Bible study that explores scripture, Hebrew and Greek word study, and deeper understanding of the text.
  • Cartooning — Students learn traits, tropes, perspectives, and practice drawing people, pets, objects, scenery, and creating their own characters, worlds, and comics.
  • Color Pencil — Students learn to apply technique in color pencil pictures, including color theory, blending, burnishing, light, and shadow.
  • Cosplay — Required supplies are mentioned for this class.

At a glance

  • Ages: 5–18 years old
  • Current session: Fall 2026 (Sep 16–Jan 27, 2027)
  • General schedule: Art school sessions are offered in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

About the provider

The program states its mission is to transform lives through the power of art. It says it provides fine and performing arts education for individuals of every age and background, and that it is Christian and bases its beliefs on scripture. The program also lists coming soon: 2027 Mission Trips.

The organization states it is Christian and bases its beliefs on scripture. Please see admissions page for financial information. Returning students whose information has not changed do not need to submit new forms; the fee is all that is required to get registered.

What families say

“Creativity is contagious, pass it on” — Albert Einstein

“If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.” — Isaac Newton

Last updated September 11, 2026.

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