Young artists will explore a variety of art materials in this fun three-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, December 4 – 18
3:30 – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: 7 – 12

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!

Friday, December 13
5:15 – 6:15 pm

Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 1 – 12 years, accompanied by an adult
       

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!

Friday, December 13
4 – 5 pm

Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 1 – 12 years, accompanied by an adult
       

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, November 16
9 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Tiffany Hoffman
Ages: 2 – 6 years, accompanied by an adult

Kids ages 11 and up 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 delve into a variety of artistic process and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, October 7 – 11
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 11 and Up

Kids ages 7 and up 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, October 7 – 11
9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence

Ages: 7 – 14 / All levels

Kids ages 11 – 15 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 Museum’s kiln. All materials are included.

Monday – Friday, October 7- 11
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 11 and Up

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, October 19
9 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Tiffany Hoffman
Ages: 2 – 6 years, accompanied by an adult

Kids ages 11 and up will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive after school series. Over this six week class, participants will have the opportunity to delve into a variety of artistic process and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Wednesdays, October 16 – November 20
3:30 – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: 11 and Up