Spring Break Camp: Intro to Visual Art

Kids age 7 – 11 will explore a variety of art forms as we dive into the world of visual art. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn foundational skills related to drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. Throughout this camp, students will be introduced to contemporary and pop artists known for their work in these mediums. The skills learned in this camp will help students understand the basics for future artistic endeavors. All supplies and a mid-class snack are provided. 

Monday – Friday, March 25 – 29
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Spring Bunny

Hop over and learn how to needle felt this sweet purple bunny gazing at a spring bloom. During the workshop, students will learn how to sculpt wool into three dimensional shapes as well as blend wool colors. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.

Monday, March 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Spring Bunny

Hop over and learn how to needle felt this sweet purple bunny gazing at a spring bloom. During the workshop, students will learn how to sculpt wool into three dimensional shapes as well as blend wool colors. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.

Sunday, March 24
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Spread Love with a Hedgehog

Fall in love with needle felting while making this little hedgehog who’ll share his heart with you. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting along with using a mold to create tiny accessories. All materials are provided.

Monday, February 19
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adults (15+) | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Spread Love with a Hedgehog

Fall in love with needle felting while making this little hedgehog who’ll share his heart with you. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting along with using a mold to create tiny accessories. All materials are provided.

Sunday, February 18
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adults (15+) | All Levels

Clay: Earthworks

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Tuesdays, April 23 – May 28
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: (15+) | All Levels

Spring Break Camp: Fun with Clay

Kids ages 7 – 11 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. All materials and a mid-camp snack are provided. 

Monday – Friday, April 1 – 5
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 11 | All levels

Spring Break Camp: Fun with Clay

Kids ages 7 – 11 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. All materials and a mid-camp snack are provided. 

Monday – Friday, March 25 – 29
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 11 | All levels

The Art of Collage

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Saturday, April 27
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

The Art of Collage

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Saturday, March 30
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels