Tuesdays, April 21 – May 12 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic drawing techniques through graphite pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, and colored pencil. Students will draw from still life installations, real life models, and outside environments. Each class will focus on different drawing techniques which will include a review of the different types of drawing tools, blending and shading techniques, the grayscale, and an introduction to life drawing through changing environments and subjects.

Supply List:
• Charcoal Pencils or Sticks 2B-6B Soft & Medium, 1 White Charcoal Pencil
• Graphite Pencils HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
• Pencil Sharpener
• Kneaded Eraser, Pink Eraser
• Paper Blending Dowels (Various Sizes)

Instructor: Ashley Follmer
Ages: Ages 13 – 18 / All Skill Levels

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 

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)

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 

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

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.

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 

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)

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 

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