Growing Artist Series: Art Adventures for 2 – 6 years
The Growing Artist Series is designed for young artists ages 2 – 6 and their parents. On the third Saturday of each month, children will be encouraged to create art alongside their adult. Each month offers an exploration of different art mediums and basic art skills, introducing little ones to the building blocks of art that will provide a solid foundation for future art lovers and artists. This unique creative experience places an emphasis on having fun while exploring. This class is an open studio “drop-in” format to accommodate short attention spans, but registration is required.
Saturday, September 21
9 – 10:30 am
Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 2 – 6 years, accompanied by an adult
Growing Artist Series: Art Adventures for 2 – 6 years
The Growing Artist Series is designed for young artists ages 2 – 6 and their parents. On the third Saturday of each month, children will be encouraged to create art alongside their adult. Each month offers an exploration of different art mediums and basic art skills, introducing little ones to the building blocks of art that will provide a solid foundation for future art lovers and artists. This unique creative experience places an emphasis on having fun while exploring. This class is an open studio “drop-in” format to accommodate short attention spans, but registration is required.
Saturday, August 17
9 – 10:30 am
Instructor: Tiffany Hoffman
Ages: 2 – 6 years, accompanied by an adult
Growing Artist Series: Art Adventures for 2 – 6 years
The Growing Artist Series is geared towards young artists ages 2 – 6 and their parents. On the third Saturday of each month, kids will be encouraged to create art alongside their adult. Each month kids will explore different art mediums and basic art skills, helping them to grow as artists! Kids will be introduced to the building blocks of art that will provide a solid foundation for future art lovers and artists. This unique, creative experience places an emphasis on having fun while exploring their creativity!
Saturday, July 20
9 – 10:30 am
Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 2 – 6 years, accompanied by an adult
Growing Artist Series: Art Adventures for 2 – 6 years
The Growing Artist Series is geared towards young artists ages 2 – 6 and their parents. On the third Saturday of each month, kids will be encouraged to create art alongside their adult. Each month kids will explore different art mediums and basic art skills, helping them to grow as artists! Kids will be introduced to the building blocks of art that will provide a solid foundation for future art lovers and artists. This unique, creative experience places an emphasis on having fun while exploring their creativity!
Saturday, June 15
9 – 10:30 am
Instructor: Tiffany Hoffman
Ages: 2 – 6 years, accompanied by an adult
Young Artist Series: Character Development
The Young Artist Series is for kids ages 11 – 15*
Want to learn some of the secrets behind your favorite characters design and even create your own? This class will teach you some basic techniques used by character designers to help make your characters stand out and through their design. If you love comic’s, video games, or just love characters this is the class for you. This is an open studio course designed to teach students how to ask questions and design your own character! From charismatic hero’s to dastardly villains and all the weirdness in-between come join artist C.J. Norris as he introduces you to the wonderful world of character design.
Wednesdays, June 5 – 26
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Instructor: C.J. Norris
Ages: 11 and Up
*Younger students may register with instructor approval.
Kids’ Corner: Mixed Media, Textiles and Collage
CANCELED: Please see our full list of Kids’ Camps happening over the summer!
Young artists will explore a variety of art materials in this fun four-week after school series. Students will learn and improve on basic drawing, mixed media and painting techniques. All materials and a snack are included with registration.
Wednesdays, May 8 -May 29
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 7 – 12
Young Artist Series: Ceramics – Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Techniques
Students ages 11 – 16 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day intensive for young artists, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. All materials are included.
Monday – Friday, August 5 – 9
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 11-16
Art Camp for Kids
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.
Monday – Friday, August 5 – 9 / 9 am – noon
Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 7 – 12
Art Camp for Kids
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.
Monday – Friday, July 29- August 2 / 9 am – noon
Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 7 – 12
Clay Camp
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Monday – Friday, August 5-9/ 8:30 am – noon
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12