Art Break for Kids

Wednesday, October 4 / 9 am – 2 pm

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 the Museum’s galleries.  A mid-morning snack and all materials are included with registration.

*Students need to bring a cold-lunch and bottle of water.

Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 (All levels)

Fall Break Camp: Fun with Clay

Monday – Friday, October 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

Art High: Clay Intensive

Monday – Friday, October 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

Kid Play in Clay: Chiristmas Ornaments

Sunday, November 12 / 3 – 4 pm

Little artists will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Christmas ornaments while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. Little ones will create keepsake ornaments in this quick and messy class.

Ages: 2 – 6 (register each participating child)
Instructor: Karen Vetter

Kid Play in Clay: Christmas Ornaments

Sunday, November 12 / 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Little artists will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Christmas ornaments while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. Little ones will create keepsake ornaments in this quick and messy class.

Ages: 2 – 6 (register each participating child)
Instructor: Karen Vetter

Kids’ Corner: Mythological Creatures

Wednesdays, August  23 – September 27 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Centaurs, mermaids, and dragons will inspire young artists as they explore a variety of art materials in this fun six-week after school series. Students will learn and improve on basic illustration, printing and book-making techniques. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12

Art High: Drawing the Figure

Saturdays, August 26 – September 30 / 9:30 am – noon 

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 remaining classes will include drawing sessions with a live posed model dressed in swim or athletic attire. 
 
Ages: 13 – 18 / All Skill Levels 

Required Supplies: Students to supply a 18 x 24″ Newsprint Pad. A variety of drawing materials will be provided.

Summer Art Camp for Kids

Monday – Friday, July 24 – 28 / 8:30 am – noon

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.

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

Summer Camp: Fun with Clay

Monday – Friday, July 31 – August 4 / 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

Summer Camp: Fun with Clay

Monday – Friday, July 10 – 14 / 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