Creative Arts Time

What is CAT at PHUMC?

CAT at PHUMC is committed to providing affordable and fulfilling creative arts enrichment. CAT is an afterschool program that serves the Preston Hollow community which focuses on the creative arts. Its goal is to foster an appreciation for the arts and to encourage and develop skills in the various arts in a Christian atmosphere.

Our Philosophy...

CAT’s philosophy is founded upon the principle that God has created each
individual and has blessed each with specific gifts and graces.

CAT is committed to providing an enriched afterschool environment in which Children’s passion for creativity is nurtured in a safe and healthy Christian environment.

Skills are cultivated and developed in a way that promotes a positive self-image. Introductions to various forms of art allow for greater appreciation of diversity and expansion of imagination.

We Believe...

We believe that fostering skills and appreciation of the arts is a collaborative effort of the entire community.

Who Are We?

United Methodist Church. It is supervised by the Director, hired by the Staff/Parish Relations Committee and Pastor. The CAT Board and Assistant Director, along with teachers and volunteers of PHUMC and the surrounding schools, will assist in the operation of the afterschool program.

The staff of CAT at PHUMC are warm and friendly, are well-versed in arts according to their skill-set, and are sensitive to encouraging and broadening the talents of children. The Director has extensive training in music education for generations spanning early preschool through retirement/senior adults. The various guest artists are extremely gifted in their fields and are qualified to teach introductory through advanced skill, depending on the teacher’s specific skill-set. The volunteers all have a love for children and for the arts. All staff involved in this program are committed to mentoring children through the arts.

Enrichment Opportunities

Choral and vocal training
Music theory
Private voice
Piano lessons
Handbell choir
Theatre arts
Video commercials
Knitting/crafts
Floriculture
Culinary arts
Drawing/painting
Sculpting
Photography
Dance

Click on the titles for the following documents.

Brochure
Registration Checklist
Registration
Parent Handbook
Code of Conduct
Volunteer Registration
Volunteer and Teacher Checklist
Teacher and Volunteer Handbook

Contact Us

Director Jordan Elizabeth Stewart
6315 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: 214-363-4394
E-mail:music@prestonhollowumc.org