What is Weekly Art Foundations?
Q: What is Weekly Art Foundations, the art course you offer on Waldorfish.com?
Weekly Art Foundations is a fully online course designed for homeschooling families, children, and also adult educators seeking training in the arts.
Providing weekly lessons in watercolor painting, crayon and pencil drawing, chalk work, (and more!), this course provides enough lessons for an entire school year- all with instructor support and lifetime access.
This watercolor landscape is one of the 34 lessons from Weekly Art Foundations!
The instructors of the WAF program are experienced Waldorf teachers and home educators, Brian Wolfe and Robyn Beaufoy. They have both been involved in art & education for over 25 years.
They share a LOVE of helping adults and children shift mindsets from one focused on comparison and the final product, to one focused on the JOY of the journey!
Q: Who is Weekly Art Foundations for?
A: Weekly Art Foundations is a step-by-step program for diving into Waldorf art in a meaningful way. It’s perfect for homeschoolers, adults and children ages 7 years and up.
This program is for those who want to learn about, enjoy and experience Waldorf inspired-art.
No previous Waldorf experience is required! WAF is more about a way of teaching (and learning) art than it is about following a specific educational pedagogy.
Robyn was a public school teacher before she was a Waldorf teacher .... she and our other course instructor, Brian Wolfe, incorporate the best practices from everything they’ve encountered in their careers.
Q: I’m an at-home educator, how will this course help me?
A: This course will help you buy back some *time by providing you with complete lessons, materials lists, and a forum for discussion and support.
Typically, when a family is looking at purchasing the WAF course, some or all of the following things are true for them:
How can Weekly Art Foundations help you in your homeschooling journey?
They have purchased art supplies, but then feel too overwhelmed, and hesitant to use them.
They want to make art a part of their child’s rhythm, but don’t know how, or where, to start.
They are already doing The Most, and adding art into the schedule feels like just one.more.thing. to figure out.
The child (or even the adult!) struggles with “comparison syndrome,” and needs help shifting their mindset around the creative process.
Weekly Art Foundations was built to address all of this!
Our course includes a master supply list, and in-depth, step-by-step instructions on how to set up, and use your art supplies. You’ll only buy what you need, and use it all!
All of the planning is done for you. No need to think about what your lesson will be and what supplies you’ll need- we’ve got that covered for you.
We’re here to support you throughout the full course, whenever you need us! Support is available via email and in the lesson discussion areas. You won’t be in this alone.
You’ll receive training in our “Art Show” method - a toolkit for keeping everyone focused on the process and fun.
Crayon and figure drawing- all explored in a single lesson!
Q: What kind of art is included in the course?
A: Weekly Art Foundations is perfect for those looking to become familiar with common Waldorf art mediums, and for those who love variety!
Instead of focusing on just one artistic skill, the course will expose you to many. WAF includes lessons in watercolor painting, crayon drawings, chalk work, charcoal lessons, and pencil drawings.
Q: How many lessons are included, and how long do I have access to them?
A: The course includes 34, pre-recorded lessons (plus one bonus lesson!) Lessons are delivered once per week, and can be accessed at any time. Feel free to pause, rewind, and take as much time as you need to complete the lessons.
Upon completion of your payment method, this course comes with lifetime access. You can circle back to the lessons as often as you want to, over multiple school years (and yes, with multiple children!)
Q: My child has never taken online art lessons, how do I know if they’ll like it?
A: The best way to answer this question is for you to try our Free Sample Lesson. This full-length lesson is pulled directly from the course, and will give you a great idea of how things are paced, how your child interacts with it and the instructor’s style.
As the at-home educator, you can take the lessons on your own, in tandem with your child, or have your child take the lessons independently.
Q: When can I enroll?
A: Weekly Art Foundations is open for enrollment twice a year- usually for one week in the fall, and for one week in the winter.
Our next enrollment period begins on July 21st, 2025.
Q: My child attends a charter school, can I use those funds to purchase this course?
A: Yes! We work with a wide variety of schools. Some send us Purchase Orders, and others order directly from our website on behalf of their students.
Please ask your teacher about the process they would like you to use once you identify a course of ours that you would like to purchase. If you are reimbursed by your school after purchasing curriculum out-of-pocket, we are happy to provide you with a more detailed receipt.
Q: Where can I learn more?
A: Click here to view student work, find more FAQ’s, and additional details about the course. As well, feel free to send us a message by clicking here - we’re happy to help!
Weekly Art Foundations is a course designed for families, homeschooling students, the growing artist, the teacher who desires more confidence in their artistic skills, and those who are looking to explore Waldorf-inspired art curriculum.
We’re ready to give you all the support, inspiration, and structure you need to get started.
It would be an honor to be a part of your art class this year!
About the Authors
Robyn Beaufoy is Waldorfish’s CEO, and a course instructor for Weekly Art Foundations, Waldorf Art for Beginners, and Simple Season. You’ll find her intuitive touches and influences throughout everything Waldorfish offers! Robyn has been in the world of education for over 25 years, with an MA in Education and a certification in Waldorf teaching - she also homeschooled both of her children. In 2012 Robyn co-founded Waldorfish.com, creating it with the vision of making Waldorf inspired-art and pedagogy more accessible, joyful, and doable to homeschoolers all over the world.
Caitlin Amajor is Waldorfish’s course instructor for Geometry grades 5 & 6, and Botany, as well as our Administrative Assistant. From a young age, Caitlin has been immersed in Waldorf education, attending a Waldorf school from K-8. After receiving a BA in History, Caitlin gained her certification in Waldorf teaching, and spent seven years as a Waldorf class teacher in the upper grades. With a special fondness for watercolor painting and geometry, Caitlin loves bringing Waldorf education to her students all over the world, and seeing their own individuality and style bloom from the curriculum!