G.I.F.T.

Godly Influenced Fine Arts Training

Celebrating our 9th year!

Established 2001

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*Please note that the time for Spanish Stories, Songs, & Games has been changed on the Schedule.

See subject area buttons on the left for class information and choose the Schedule button on the left for class times.

Make sure to check out all of our new TEEN classes!  We have the following just for those 13 and older: Theater, Art, 3D Design, Design Studio, Music Appreciation and History, Photography/photojournalism, Dance, Journalism, The Constitution, and more!

Press the Current Events button to see What's New for 2009-2010.

Quality Fine Arts Classes

For Homeschoolers

Mission Statement: To facilitate Godly influenced fine arts training for homeschool families in a positive environment.
  • G.I.F.T. is a non-profit enrichment program run by volunteers that offers fine arts classes to homeschoolers of all ages (pre-school - adult).
  • Classes are taught by paid, professional teachers and are open to all homeschoolers.  GIFT is not a co-op.  GIFT is non-denominational.
  • Classes are held on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the N.W. suburbs of Chicago at Church of the Brethren 783 W. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 60123.  (Please do not contact the church for GIFT information.)
  • GIFT classes run from Sept. - May and are not divided into semesters.  This is a year long program. 
  • GIFT classes include:
    • Theater
    • Wood Sculpting, Jewelry Making
    • Arts & Crafts, 3D Art, Design Art, Art Studio, Teen Art
    • Photography/photojournalism 
    • Dance -Ballet, Tap, Jazz
    • Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Tuba, Baritone, Trumpet 
    • Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trombone, Percussion, Bells
    • Voice
    • Sewing, Knitting & Crochet
    • Spanish, Japanese
    • Journalism, Teen Journalism, Creative Writing
    • Chess, Robotics, Mock Trial, The Constitution
    • Public Speech
    • Illusions, Juggling
    • Pre-school Music
  • At the end of the GIFT year, students present what they have learned in two special free Evenings of the Arts programs .
  • Parents are always welcome to sit in and quietly observe their student's classes.
  • A parent or guardian must remain on site with any student under 16 years of age, or find another adult who will be responsible for their student.  If your child is 16 or over, you may leave them once you have signed a waiver. 
  • A silent study room, lunch area,  toddler room, and family waiting area are available to waiting family members.
  • We encourage you to visit our program.

  •  *Please note that the contents of this website are subject to change at any time without notice.  G.I.F.T. is not an accredited school of any type and does not intend to be one.

For more information contact:
director@gifthomeschool.org