CSArts Academy offers extracurricular arts courses to student artists of various ages from throughout the community!
Saturday
SERIES
(Ages 8-15) Our Spring 2026 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 spring 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 Spring 2026 Classes in the following pages! REGISTRATION TIMELINE Monday, February 2: Deadline for Early Bird Registration Saturday, February 7: Registration Closes Saturday, February 14: Classes Begin
QUESTIONS? Please visit academy.csarts.net or email academy@csarts.net.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CSArts Academy Spring 2026 Overview
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How to Register
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Meet the CSArts Academy Staff
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Spring 2025 Classes at a Glance
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Class Descriptions
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Registration & Refund Policies
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MEET THE CSARTS ACADEMY STAFF Kaitlyn Tice Community Engagement Manager Lori Solomon Operations Manager
Brian Stevens Senior Director of Community Engagement
Cindy Gutierrez Community Engagement Associate Atalia Lewis Community Engagement Assistant
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SPRING CLASSES AT A GLANCE February 14, 2026 – March 28, 2026 9 a.m.-12 p.m. CLASSES
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Acting
8-15
Animation
11-15
Comic Book Design
11-15
Creative Writing
11-15
Culinary Arts: Spring Classics
8-15
Musical Theatre
8-10
Painting & Drawing
8-15
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Classes meet weekly on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. February 14, 2026 – March 28, 2026 Classes are listed in alphabetical order by class title
Acting (Ages 8-15) This imaginative and fun course provides an introduction to the art of acting and acquaints students with the fundamentals of both rehearsal and performance. Students participate in a variety of acting exercises, improvisation, storytelling, and scripted work, which culminate in a “step into the classroom” showcase to share with family and friends. Cost: $450 Early Bird Cost: $400 Animation (Ages 11-15) In this exciting and challenging course, students can get familiar with the principles of traditional animation. From animating a bouncing ball to a complete character design, students work from the ground up. Students learn lessons “by the book,” watch how principles of animation are applied to classic cartoons and movies, and discuss how these principles apply to their own work. Cost: $450 Early Bird Cost: $400 Comic Book Design (Ages 11-15) Learn how to create your very own comic book from start to finish! Students explore how to draw characters, write exciting stories, and design panels that bring their ideas to life. They can practice sketching, outlining, adding speech bubbles, and using color to make each page pop. By the end of the class, every student will have a mini comic they created themselves! Cost: $450 Early Bird Cost: $400
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Classes meet weekly on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. February 14, 2026 – March 28, 2026 Classes are listed in alphabetical order by class title
Creative Writing (Ages 11-15) This dynamic and foundational course introduces students to a broad spectrum of creative writing genres, from poetry to fiction to dramatic writing. Students learn writing fundamentals while developing their own creative voice. By the end of the course, students will produce their own original work to be published in a digital anthology. Cost: $450 Early Bird Cost: $400 Culinary Arts: Spring Classics (Ages 8-15) Enjoy some delicious cooking as our instructors take students through an exploration of classic springtime recipes. In this course, students receive hands-on instruction on the preparation and presentation of seasonal favorites such as fresh salads, spicy and sweet marinades, delicious spring tarts, and so much more. This course is sure to inspire your favorite foodie! Cost: $450 Early Bird Cost: $400 Materials Fee: $100 Musical Theatre (Ages 8-10) This fun-filled exploratory musical theatre class engages students in the creative process, while giving them foundational skills in singing, acting, and dancing. Students learn to find their voice and hone their skills in character development, storytelling, ensemble building, and creative expression. At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to show off their hard work and progress in a fun, “step into the classroom” musical revue. Cost: $450 Early Bird Cost: $400 Painting & Drawing (Ages 8-15) In this 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 course 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
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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 the 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.
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