Want to finally give your kids the JOY of art in a
simple, beautiful way—without the overwhelm?
We are LOVING The Artful Year! We are not artists, so we're just learning about paints and brushstrokes, and are finding the videos so informative. So grateful to you! I'm recommending this to all my homeschool friends!! Thank you so much!
~ Johanna H.
You're already homeschooling multiple kids in multiple subjects & you want to make art a regular part of your schedule—but figuring out where to begin or when to fit it in can be overwhelming...
There’s a reason you chose to homeschool your children. Deep down you know that you can provide the best education for them. Because no one knows them like you do. And no one loves them as much as you do.
You want to give them the richest, most beautiful education possible. But you realize that you can’t do it all. That’s where the Masterpiece Society comes in.
As a homeschooling family, we completely understand the desire to give your children the best (as well as the stress and/or overwhelm that comes with making sure you cover all the core subjects). That’s why we created beautiful open-and-go art lessons and courses—so that your children can have a rich, well-rounded education without you having to do it all.
We understand that...
- You want more for your children than the "cutesy" crafts you see all over Pinterest
- Your kids and teens need more substantial lessons than the "draw-what-I-draw" cookie cutter videos available on YouTube
- You don't feel "artsy" or "creative" enough to give your kids a quality art education
- You have no idea which art supplies to use or how to teach various art techniques
- You can't seem to find the time to pull it all together
Wouldn't it be absolutely wonderful if you had an art program that your whole family—elementary through high school—would LOVE? (Plus clever ways to include the preschoolers who want to be just like their older siblings?)
Step off the homeschool hamster wheel!
Bring color & creativity into your home with The Artful Year! Simply gather your supplies & press play!
Here's What You'll Get:
- 36 full-length art projects from our seasonal, literary, and master artist-inspired collections so you don't have to plan anything!
- Video-based, step-by-step instruction that’s easy to follow—no artistic experience required. Rewind, fast forward, or pause whenever needed.
- A diverse mix of mediums, techniques, and styles to keep kids and teens engaged—no more boredom. (Woot!)
- Projects suitable for multiple ages and skill levels—everyone is encouraged to make each project uniquely their own, choosing their favorite colors, designs, patterns, etc.
- Printable templates (tracing patterns) in most lessons for students who aren't confident in their drawing skills or to use as coloring pages so your "littles" can make art alongside their older siblings.
- Printable schedules—traditional or year round—to align art with the rhythms of your homeschool and help you stay on track through the year.
Most local art lessons cost $25-$35 per class, per child!
With 36 weeks of lessons, at this deeply discounted price,
you'll pay $5.47 per lesson for the ENTIRE family! 🎉
What if your walls became a beautiful gallery lined with your children's art work, proudly displayed for friends & family members to admire?
- Enjoy watching your kids' and teens' confidence, creativity, and joy SOAR as they learn and grow in their artistic skills and abilities!
- Finally feel that deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that comes in knowing you're giving your kids a rich, well-rounded education by including art on a regular basis.
- The Artful Year will save you time, energy, and effort because we've already organized and planned out the whole year for you. Never wonder again about what you're going to do for Art! Simply find your scheduled lesson for the week and gather the supplies.
Our Customers Love Us! 🥰
"Art always seemed to be the thing that went in the 'too hard basket.' But now we are enjoying Masterpiece Society lessons together regularly. The clear supply lists and instruc-tional videos make it easy for me to prepare without feeling over-whelmed. I also love that so many lessons can be used by the whole family at once. It's a beautiful thing to have all my kids at the table happily creating together!"
~ Emily H.
"The Masterpiece Society lessons have been great for us to do together. I have been wanting to bring more art into our homeschool, but have not felt confident in art instruction. We have all enjoyed your videos and creating together... Your style is gentle, encouraging, and fun! Your accent makes me feel all cozy, like a nice cup of tea!"
~ Amy F.
"Parents, if you're crazy enough to want some high quality mixed media art lessons for your children, you probably want to check out the Masterpiece Society. Alisha Gratehouse makes everyone in our house feel like an artist by the time a project is finished. We're even willingly and joyfully hanging the art up in the house—where it can be seen! The price is right too. So whether you have a couple, several, few, or a gaggle of children, it's affordable."
~ Christine C.
Let's Take a Closer Look at The Artful Year:
36 full-length lessons!
Each week, your kids and teens will explore a new artist, theme, or creative technique using a variety of art mediums, including:
- Acrylics
- Watercolors
- Oil & soft pastels
- Mixed Media & Collage
Many art lessons can be integrated into other school subjects, including:
- Literature
- History & Geography
- Science & Nature
- Math
Organized seasonally—simply jump in and do the lesson closest to your calendar date:
Spring Lessons (MAR-MAY)
Mixed Media Bees, Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Mona Lisa Collage, St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks, Easter Bunny, Star Wars Day, Pink Tulip by Georgia O'Keeffe, Nature Journaling Ferns, & Prehistoric Cave Painting.
Summer Lessons (JUN-AUG)
Whimsical Bike, Colorful Yorkie, Frida-Style Selfie, The Wizard of Oz, Cat on Negative Space, Rustic American Flag, Hokusai's Great Wave, Stonehenge at Sunset, & Klimt-Style Superhero.
Autum Lessons (SEP-NOV)
Mayflower Voyage, Abstract Pumpkin, Picasso-Style Selfie, World of Circles, Talk Like A Pirate Day Flag, Ghoul With a Pearl Earring, Mixed Media Owl, Monet's Waterlilies, & Monarch Butterfly Collage.
Winter Lessons (DEC-FEB)
MLK Day Portrait, Matisse Goldfish, Winnie-the-Pooh, Mixed Media Snowman, Mixed Media Christmas Tree, George Washington Pop Art, Abstract Heart, Frank Stella Protractor Art, & Little House on the Prairie.
We've Made Art Planning Effortless!
We've Created TWO "Done-for-You" Schedules:
- A traditional,
9-month calendar - A year-round, 12-month calendar
- Want more flexibility? We’ve also included a customizable form for you to create your own unique art journey.
Simply choose the schedule that fits your homeschool rhythm, click on the lesson for the week, and press play. That’s it!
No stress. No guesswork. Just beautiful art lessons, ready when you are.
- Finally stop stressing out about what you're not doing, and enjoy a beautiful open-and-go system that integrates easily into your homeschool routine and delights your kids and you.
- Look forward to art each week rather than struggling to find decent ideas on Pinterest or YouTube. Now, everything is all planned out and scheduled for you. Simply gather the supplies and press play!
- Ditch the dread and overwhelm and instead relish in watching your children's creative confidence grow as they make beautiful artwork week after week and memories to treasure for years to come.
How About Some Bonuses? 🎉
It gets even better! When you purchase The Artful Year, you'll also get exclusive access to some SUPER FUN bonuses!
Bonus #1:
Masterpiece Society
Art Portfolio Pack
Your child’s artwork is a treasure—a window into their creativity, growth, and self-expression. Our Art Portfolio Pack is designed to help your kids organize, display, and celebrate their amazing artwork.
Inside You'll Find:
- Printable Cover Page
- "About the Artist" Page
- "My Art Goals" Worksheet
- Mini Gallery Wall Frame Printables
- Artwork Labels
Whether your family uses a simple 3-ring binder or a decorative keepsake box, these printables will help you create a portfolio that is organized, meaningful, and fun to flip through for years to come!
Bonus #2:
Year-End
Art Show Guide
Celebrate a year of creative growth with your very own family Art Exhibition! Whether it’s big or small, fancy or simple, your kids will beam with pride when their art is beautifully displayed and appreciated. This is your easy guide to make it special.
You'll receive a step-by-step guide, gallery wall inspiration, printable art exhibition invitations for friends and family, and a printable program guide for guests.
Bonus #3:
Certificate of Completion
At the end of the year, celebrate your child’s creative journey with a FUN certificate (signed by Leonardo da Vinci, himself!) 🤣 It’s a simple but meaningful way to recognize their hard work, progress, and love for art. Frame it, add it to their portfolio, or present it during your family’s end-of-year art show—it’s a keepsake they’ll be proud of!
Meet Your Art Instructors:
Hi there! I’m Alisha...
I'm passionate about nurturing creativity and bringing the JOY of art to homeschooling families!
As an artsy-craftsy homeschooling mom, I embraced the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy early on. (Somehow I doubt Miss Mason was as messy as me, but…let’s cut ourselves some slack as creatives, right?)
Living books, poetry, and nature studies drummed out the rhythm of our days…but how on earth was I supposed to make art study happen on a regular basis? Sure, there were local art teachers (pricey), a handful of video courses (which unfortunately made my kids snore), and the stack of art books on my table loomed dangerously beside my antique table lamp.
I didn’t just want to expose my kids to art—I wanted them to experience it.
It wasn’t until my own kids were older that I finally had the time and bandwidth to do something about what I believed was a gaping void in the area of online art for kids and teens. So in 2014, I pulled out my art supplies, grabbed a camera, and finally put my years of creative “me time” with a paintbrush to use.
What began as a humble mixed media course for homeschoolers has grown into a full-blown membership, Masterpiece Society Studio, providing high-quality art education for homeschooling families all around the world!
From classical techniques to mixed media projects, Masterpiece Society offers a complete curriculum—blending both art expression and appreciation, that helps kids and teens explore their creativity, master multiple art mediums, and develop a lifelong love for art.
Now, for the first time ever we've curated a FULL school year's worth of art lessons for your whole family at an AMAZING price! The Artful Year is your beautiful, self-contained curriculum that is affordable and easy to implement.
Olivia Gratehouse
Olivia is Alisha's daughter, and right hand [wo]man—except, she's actually left-handed. She creates art courses for the Masterpiece Society, while managing the creative team for it and the family's Charlotte Mason curriculum company, Awaken to Delight. She's also an award-winning author, classically trained pianist, and a tea addict. Olivia enjoys reading, cooking, and crafting in her spare time.
With Additional Art Lessons From...
Jason Gratehouse
Art Through the Ages: Art History
Jason Gratehouse is Alisha’s husband of 35 years who willingly allows her to drag him to art galleries across the U.S. and Europe. He is a Bible teacher, author, avid reader, world traveler, and coffee lover.
Emily Copeland
Historical ARTchives
Emily Copeland is a Christ follower, homeschool mom of two, and minister’s wife living in coastal North Carolina. She offers encouragement and practical ideas for home education atTable Life Blog.
Latonya Moore
Abstract Expressions
Latonya Moore loves to create in a variety of ways from writing to painting. She shares her experience as a homeschool mom on her site, Joy in the Ordinary and teaches live art classes and journaling.
Alec Gratehouse
Art of the Round Table, Holiday Art
Alec Gratehouse (Alisha's eldest son) is a Bible college graduate, bassist, Atlanta Braves fan, and World War II history buff. He's worked in various areas of the Masterpiece Society, including creating multiple art lessons.
Heather Woodie
Nature Journaling
Heather Woodie is a veteran homeschooling mom of 4 who is a former classroom biology teacher with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Education.
More Customer Love! 💕
"My daughter has become such a confident artist because of the Masterpiece Society lessons. At the end of the school year, we hung up all her work and it covered 6 walls in our house! We're excited to continue our art journey next year with Masterpiece Society."
~ Autumn J.
"I love the open and go approach! This has made art very easy to incorporate into our homeschool day. I find both of my children choosing to do Masterpiece Society lessons not just for school, but also in their free time. I look back at how much their artwork has improved and I am amazed!"
~ Evangeline L.
"Masterpiece Society has been a great blessing to our family. The fun, engaging, lessons have helped us all to grow & develop our skills. We have been able to incorporate art into our home-schooling schedule much more often. Thank you for creating such a wonderful curriculum!
~ Phylicia K.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We've got A's for your Q's
This is a crazy good deal. What's the catch?
Honestly? There’s no catch. 😊 The Artful Year is a fabulous deal because we genuinely want to make art accessible, doable, and delightful for as many homeschooling families as possible.
We understand that jumping into a full art membership isn’t the right next step for everyone, so this is our way of giving you a complete, open-and-go art curriculum at a fraction of the cost. It’s our gift to help your kids and teens grow in creative confidence, artistic skill, and a lifelong love of making art—without the overwhelm.
From which art courses are these lessons taken?
We've hand-picked 36 lessons to allow your family to celebrate seasonal changes, holidays, learn from famous artists, and integrate a few lessons with other school subjects.
The courses we chose from are: Springtime Splendor, Celebrate Summer, The Art of Fall, Winter Wonderland, Mixing with the Masters: Volumes One and Two, Art Through the Ages, Nature Journaling, Holiday Art, Playful Pet Portraits, Art Escapades, Mixing with the Masters: Selfies, Wonders of the World, LiterARTure, Monsterpiece Society, Historical ARTchives, Abstract Expressions, and GeomARTry.
What kind of art supplies will my kids need?
We suggest a set of acrylic craft paints in basic colors, a simple watercolor set, a box each of oil and/or soft pastels, a set of multi-purpose paint brushes, and a watercolor pad for each student.
You will receive a supplies list with the course showing which ones to purchase if you're on a tight budget and which ones to add as artistic skills grow.
What are the age recommendations for these lessons?
These lessons are recommended for ages 8 and up, although we’ve had younger kids participate with their older siblings. Most are designed for the whole family, and over the years moms, dads, and even grandmas have joined in. We purposely did not include any lessons from our K-2 or Art School courses for teens in order to keep them friendly for a larger age range.
What happens after I purchase this?
Upon purchase, you will receive an autogenerated email with the subject line: [Masterpiece Society] Login Details. Open the email and click on the link to set up your login and password to access the course.
What if my child(ren) can’t draw?
Most lessons have a template (tracing pattern) included in case your student doesn’t feel confident in his or her drawing abilities. These also make great coloring sheets for preschoolers to participate alongside their older siblings.
Can’t I just purchase this course or lessons from your store?
Yes. We offer this course in our store. It is currently on sale for $247 (Regular price = $360). If you want the deep discount of $197 (+ bonuses), you must purchase from this page. Click here to check out our store.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes! We’re dedicated to bringing outstanding art experiences to families. If you try your first project and for any reason are not thrilled with the lesson and the creativity it brings to your family, we will refund your investment 100% within the first 7 days of purchase with a smile. No hoops. Just send us an email at: [email protected].
Are you a vendor with charter schools?
Yes. Masterpiece Society is an approved vendor for many charter schools. This allows families to purchase our products or membership using charter school funds. If we are not listed as a vendor with your school and you would like to purchase our products, please contact your point person and have them email us at: [email protected]. We are happy to answer any questions and ensure we meet your school’s qualifications.
Do you offer Homeschool Co-op Licenses?
The Masterpiece Society is pleased to once again offer co-op licenses! We are thrilled to support homeschool co-ops and classroom communities as they bring beauty and creativity into the lives of students. To ensure that our materials are used ethically and in accordance with copyright law, we’ve created a simple licensing policy for group use. Please reach out to us at [email protected] to receive further information regarding our policy.
How long do we have access to this art course?
Upon purchase, you will receive LIFETIME ACCESS for as long as we maintain and/or manage this site. That means your family can revisit these lessons year after year!
Can I share this course with another family?
No. This course is set up to allow for only one family license per user login. To ensure that our materials are used in accordance with copyright law, you must purchase a co-op license to legally share with another family.
Will I receive anything in the mail?
No. This product is digital. Nothing will be mailed to you.
Have a question we didn’t answer?
Please feel free to contact us at: [email protected].
Happiness Guarantee!
We’re dedicated to bringing outstanding art experiences to families. If you try your first project and for any reason are not thrilled with the lesson and the creativity it brings to your family, we will refund your investment 100% within the first 7 days of purchase with a smile. No hoops. Just send us an email at: [email protected]