January 16
Registration Opens
Fine Arts School
Spring Semester Schedule
February 2
Classes Begin
March 9-13 & April 6
No Classes (Spring Break and Easter Monday)
May 6
Last Day of Classes
May 7
Music Recitals & Art Show
Art for Children
Teacher: Valerie Aldrin
All classes meet in ECEC B214
KinderArt
Ages 4–6 (Preschool & Kindergarten)
An introduction to color, texture, shape, and imaginative art experiences.
- Wednesdays, 3:30–4:15 pm
- 13 classes – $185
Art from A to Z
1st–2nd Grade & All-Day Kindergartners
Covers basic art principles and a touch of art history using a variety of materials.
- Mondays, 4:00–4:45 pm
- Wednesdays, 4:30–5:15 pm
- 13 classes – $185
Adventures in Art
3rd–7th Grade
A more advanced class exploring technique, materials, and art history in depth.
- Mondays, 5:00–6:00 pm
- 13 classes – $200
Music Lessons
All students must confirm class availability and time slot before registering.
New Students: Contact Donna Bassham at dbassham@fpcmid.org.
Current Students: Contact your instructor directly.
All lessons include 13 sessions and conclude with an end-of-semester recital. Students are responsible for purchasing required music materials and bringing their own instrument, if applicable.
Piano (Ages 5–Adult)
Instructors: Donna Bassham, Jillian Peña, Dayeon Kim, Alta Striggles-Lee, Adalise Thompson
- Beginning (30 min): $420
- Intermediate (45 min): $630
Drums (Ages 10–Adult)
Teacher: Anthony Pacheco
- Beginner (30 min): $420
- Intermediate (45 min): $630
Schedule with apachecodrums@gmail.com or dbassham@fpcmid.org.
Violin (Ages 9–Adult)
Teacher: Nikesha Hailey-Hicks
Bring your own instrument.
- Beginner (30 min): $420
- Intermediate/Advanced (45 min): $630
Schedule with nikesha.hailey@midlandisd.net or dbassham@fpcmid.org.
Policies
- Confirm teacher and time with FAS director Donna Bassham before submitting registration and payment.
- Cancel/reschedule at least 24 hours in advance.
- Students may not switch instructors mid-semester.
Registration
Current music students must confirm their lesson time with their instructor prior to registering.
- New students must confirm class availability and lesson time before registering by contacting Fine Arts School Director Donna Bassham at dbassham@fpcmid.org.
Tuition & Financial Assistance
- Tuition is payable by the semester and is due at the time of registration.
- FPC staff discounts and need-based scholarships are available in limited quantities. Contact Donna for details and a permission code to apply.
- If you need an alternative payment arrangement, please reach out to Donna in advance.
Staff
Donna Bassham
Director and Piano Instructor
Valerie Aldrin
Art Instructor
Jillian Pena
Piano Instructor
Dayeon Kim
Piano Instructor
Alta Striggles-Lee
Piano Instructor
Adalise Thompson
Piano Instructor
Anthony Pacheco
Drum Instructor
Nikesha Hailey-Hicks
Violin Instructor