Art High: Exploring the Grayscale
Tuesdays, December 2 – December 16 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Teens ages 13 – 18 learn to add dimension to their artwork by learning how to make and use the grayscale and valuescale in both graphite and acrylic paint. All materials are included with registration.
Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: 13 – 18 / all levels
Winter Break Clay Camp
Mondays, January 5 – Friday, January 9 / 8:30 am – 12 pm
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 years
Gingerbread Workshop (6 pm)
Thursday, December 4 / 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!
Ages: All Ages (parent must accompany children under 10)
Toddler Art Adventure: Winter Wonderland
Wednesdays, December 3 – December 17 / 10:00 – 10:45 am
You and your child will enjoy create keepsake holiday gifts and ornaments while exploring a variety of mediums. Price includes one parent and one child. Dress for a mess!
Instructor: TBA
Ages: 2 – 5 with adult
Gingerbread Workshop (4 pm)
Thursday, December 4 / 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!
Ages: All Ages (parent must accompany children under 10)
Kids’ Corner: Drawing and Collage
Wednesdays, December 3 to December 17 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Young artists will enjoy exploring drawing and collage to create unique layered works of art. Students will enjoy a visit to the Museum’s exhibitions to drawing inspiration for their own creations. All materials and a snack are included with registration.
Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 / All Levels
Kids’ Corner: Portrait Basics
Wednesdays, January 21 – February 11 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Young artists will explore basic painting and drawing techniques to create portraits. Drawing from the Museum’s exhibtions, students will explore techniques in this four-week series. All materials and a snack are included with registration.
Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 years
Art High: Sketching the Figure
Tuesdays, January 27 – February 17 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Teens ages 13 – 18 will enjoy exploring basic figure sketching techniques through line, value, shape and composition. The first class will explore basic drawing techniques while working from a mannequin, the last three classes will include drawing sessions with a live posed model dressed in swim or athletic attire.
Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: 13 – 18 / All Skill Levels
Required Supplies:
Students to supply a18 x 24 Newsprint Pad.
A variety of drawing materials will be provided.
Kids’ Corner: Animal Illustration
Wednesdays, February 25 – March 18 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Young artists will enjoy creating viewing both contemporary and historical references of animals in art. Drawing from the Museum’s exhibitions, students will explore basic painting and drawing techniques in this four-week series. All materials and a snack are included with registration.
Instructor: Lisa Kurt
Ages: 7 – 12 years
Baby Painting (10:30 am)
Saturday, November 22 / 10:30 – 11:15 am
Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!
Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months to 3 years with adult
Required Supplies: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel