Young Rembrandts
Posted by Bud Jackson
on Nov 19, 2014
Ron Jung, Manager, of a local Young Rembrandts franchise came to Rotary to tell us about the benefits of introducing art to children. Ron is a native Californian, born in Artesia. He currently lives in Cerritos with his wife of 42 years. Ron has stepped up to assist one of his three daughters when her husband, who had held the franchise for five years, succumbed to cancer.
About Young Rembrandts
Founded in 1988 by Bette Fetter, Young Rembrandts has become a recognized leader in art education. What began as one person, working with children in her home, has developed into an international franchise business with franchisees who teach drawing to thousands of students every week.
Fetter applied her fine arts education and background in child development to create an original, step-by-step method to teach children drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts.
Research and education experts say what Young Rembrandts has always delivered: there is a significant correlation between involvement in the arts and achievement in the classroom. Children who learn to draw using the Young Rembrandts method develop spatial reasoning and fine motor skills, order and sequencing abilities, visualization, and self-discipline as well as fundamental art skills. Our original curriculum introduces concrete ideas and techniques that enlarge their visual vocabularies, enrich their imaginations and their minds.
Today, Young Rembrandts franchisees partner with preschools, elementary schools and community centers to either augment or supply their art education programs. The Young Rembrandts franchise network has a solid reputation for offering well-organized classes and teaching original, high-quality curriculum in a positive environment.
"There are visible academic and art benefits for children that participate in our program. Young Rembrandts' students have fun while developing fundamental art literacy and improved academic abilities," notes Fetter. "We are passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to be successful."
Ron told us that pre-school students (ages 3 ½ to 5) attend a 45 minute session using dry mediums (so there is no mess). They are taught to see, touch and do using shapes such as circles and triangles. Elementary students (ages 6 to 12) are introduced to cartoon drawing programs and taught art history. Cost per student is $9 to $13 per week.
To learn more visit their website www.YoungRembrandts.com
You can contact Ron at 562-760-7653 or email to Kudos@YoungRembrandts.com
Ron Jung on right standing with John Boogaard standing in front of some Young Rembrandt photos.