Art High: Clay Intensive
Monday – Friday, March 20 – 24 / 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Teens ages 13 – 18 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 teens, 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.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 13 – 18 / All levels
Winter Art Break: Winter Wonders
Friday, December 30 / 8:30 am – noon
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive one-day workshop. Students will play with clay in the classroom early in the morning and then and will practice their drawing skills while exploring winter themes found throughout the Museum’s current exhibitions. A mid-morning snack and all materials are included with registration.
Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12 (All levels)
Winter Art Break: Animals in Art
Wednesday, December 28 / 8:30 am – noon
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive one-day workshop. Students will get their hands dirty in the classroom early in the morning and then and will practice their drawing skills while exploring animal-inspired themes found throughout the Museum’s galleries. A mid-morning snack and all materials are included with registration.
Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12 (all levels)
Toddler Art Adventures: Underwater Creations
Wednesdays, February 22 – March 8 / 10 – 10:45 am
NOTE: This class has been canceled.
Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 2 – 5 (with parent)
Art High: Clay Intensive
Monday – Friday, January 2 – 6 / 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Teens ages 13 – 18 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 teens, 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.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 13 – 18 / All levels
Winter Break Clay Camp
Monday – Friday, January 2 – 6 / 8:30 am – noon
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.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels
Toddler Art Adventures: Winter Wonderland
Wednesdays, November 30 – December 14 / 10 – 10:45 am
Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of mediums in this three-week series. Weekly sessions will begin with a short story which will inspire the project of the day. The Toddler Art Adventure series encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!
Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 2 – 5 (with parent)
Art High: Alternative Photographic Processes – Cyanotypes
Saturdays, November 19 – December 17* / 9:30 am – noon
NOTE: Class does not meet on November 26th.
This class designed for teens, ages 13 – 18 who will explore the art of cyanotypes from silhouette printing to creating prints with their own digital negatives. The cyanotype process is over 160 years old. A classic analog photographic printing process, cyanotype uses light sensitive materials that produce a monotone cyan-blue print. Students will experiment with different ways to make an image using the sun, toning and bleaching processes, and various paper surfaces to create different effects.
Instructor: Megan Berner
Ages: 13 – 18 / All Skill Levels
Gingerbread Workshop (6 pm)
Thursday December 8 / 6 – 7 pm
Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!
Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: 1 – 12 with adult
Gingerbread Workshop (4 pm)
Thursday, December 8 / 4 – 5 pm
Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!
Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: All Ages (parents must accompany children under 10)