CSArts Academy offers extracurricular arts courses to student artists of various ages from throughout the community!
SaturdaySERIES
(Ages 8-15)
Our Fall 2025 Saturday Series invites students to join us on Saturdays and experience a variety of fun and rewarding arts classes in a creative and nurturing environment. These unique courses are offered on the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) campus under the guidance of the school’s renowned educators and master guest artists. Whether you are looking to try a new art form or build upon prior skills, our impressive catalog of courses offers something for every student. We invite you to join us this fall for an arts experience unlike any other!
HOW TO REGISTER
To register, please visit academy.csarts.net We encourage you to first browse our list of Fall 2025 Classes in the following pages!
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
Monday, September 15: Deadline for Early Bird Registration
Monday, September 22: Registration Closes
Saturday, September 27: Classes Begin
QUESTIONS?
Please visit academycsarts net or email academy@csarts net
CSARTS ACADEMY STAFF
Brian Stevens Director of Community Engagement
Cindy Gutierrez Community Engagement Associate
Lori Solomon Operations Coordinator
Kaitlyn Tice Community Engagement Coordinator
FALL CLASSES AT A GLANCE
September 27, 2025 – November 15, 2025
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
(Each Saturday, Except October 4 & November 1)
CLASSES
Culinary Arts: Fall Favorites 11-15 Digital Art & Design 11-15
Musical Theatre: Stage to Screen 8-10
Painting & Drawing 8-15
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Classes meet weekly on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
September 27, 2025 – November 15, 2025
(No Classes October 4, 2025 & November 1, 2025)
Classes are listed in alphabetical order by class title
Acting (Ages 8-15)
This imaginative and fun course introduces students to the art of acting and acquaints them with the fundamentals of both rehearsal and performance Students participate in a variety of acting exercises, improvisation, storytelling, and scripted work, culminating in a “step into the classroom” event to share progress with family and friends
Cost: $450
Early Bird Cost: $400
Creative Writing (Ages 11-15)
This dynamic and foundational course introduces students to a broad spectrum of creative writing genres, from poetry and fiction to dramatic writing Students learn writing fundamentals while developing their own creative voice By the end of the session, students will have produced their own original work to be published in a digital anthology
Cost: $450
Early Bird Cost: $400
Culinary Arts: Fall Favorites (Ages 11-15)
Enjoy some delicious cooking this fall season as our instructor takes students through an exploration of classic fall recipes In this course, students receive hands-on instruction on the preparation and representation of seasonal favorites such as pumpkin spice desserts, savory and hearty chicken pot pie, and so much more This class is sure to inspire your favorite foodie!
Cost: $450
Early Bird Cost: $400
Materials Fee: $100
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Classes meet weekly on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
September 27, 2025 – November 15, 2025
(No Classes October 4, 2025 & November 1, 2025)
Classes are listed in alphabetical order by class title
Digital Art & Design (Ages 11-15)
Intended to be a one-stop introduction to making artwork digitally, this course teaches students how to use cutting edge digital design programs to create a myriad of exciting projects. Students practice the basics of effectively designing their own personal projects. Design elements in the past have included logos, business cards, typefaces, movie posters, playing cards, 3D cereal boxes, and more! With tons of room for creative expression, this class is a great introduction to the world of digital art and design, culminating in a showcase featuring the students’ work
Cost: $450
Early Bird Cost: $400
Musical Theatre: Stage to Screen (Ages 8-10)
Discover how beloved stage musicals are transformed for the silver screen! In this exciting and dynamic course, students explore the evolution of musical theatre as it transitions from live stage performances to film adaptations Through scene study, vocal and movement work, and performance techniques, students learn how to adjust their acting style for both mediums Participants study iconic movie musicals, analyze differences in storytelling and performance, and even recreate select scenes This class is perfect for performers who want to build their versatility and confidence in both theatre and film settings
Cost: $450
Early Bird Cost: $400
Painting & Drawing (Ages 8-15)
In this hands-on introductory course, students have the opportunity to create artwork based on real-life observation and imaginative design Using step-by-step methods and creative problem solving, students explore a variety of mediums and techniques for the purpose of building both their skill level and portfolio The class culminates in a gallery-style “step into the classroom” exhibition of student work for friends and family to enjoy.
Cost: $450
Early Bird Cost: $400
REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICIES
Who May Register
CSArts Academy classes are open to students in the community The age group varies depending on the class. Please check the description and details carefully when selecting your classes.
Fees
Class fees include most materials and supplies. Some classes may require students to provide additional materials, such as their own musical instruments, dance shoes, food ingredients/spices/cookware, or costumes.
Discounts
A 10% discount is offered to returning CSArts Academy students and currently enrolled Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)/California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) students. If you are a returning CSArts Academy student or a currently enrolled OCSA or CSArts-SGV student, please contact academy@csarts.net to receive a discount code for a 10% discount.
Payment Plans
Please contact academy@csarts.net if you would like to receive information about payment plan options.
Scholarships
We offer scholarships on a financial-need basis. Additionally, the Camp OCSA Scholarship Program is open to students in grades 4-6 who live or attend school in Santa Ana. If you believe you may qualify, please fill out the Pre-screen Application For more information, please contact academy@csarts.net
Canceled Classes
A class may be canceled if the class enrollment minimum is not reached up to three (3) business days before the start of the class. You may transfer to another class (pending class availability) and transfer the registration fees from the canceled class if you do so within two (2) days of the cancellation, or you may request a full refund.
Refunds
Refunds can be requested by participants up to two (2) weeks BEFORE the start date of the class and are subject to a $50 PER CLASS DROP FEE. Due to the limited number of spaces available in our classes, NO REFUNDS will be issued within two (2) weeks of the start of the class. REFUND POLICIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
