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Studio Art Classes – Teen, Tween, & Youth Classes

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Ages 14 and up
Ages 9 and up
Ages 6 and up
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Ages 14 and up

Sorry, currently there are no classes available for ages 14 and up.

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Ages 9 and up

Artist Studio for Homeschoolers
Sam Mylin | Wednesdays, April 6 – May 25 (8 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | $160 Members/$180 Non-Members

(Ages 9 – 14) Students will learn the fundamentals of art in the Museum’s Studio. Basic drawing, painting, and sculpting will be explored with a focus on processes and techniques. Art history discussions, which will include visits to the Museum’s galleries, will focus on artists in the collection. Students will learn creative techniques and develop an appreciation for art. Supplies provided in class.

Cartooning
Sam Mylin | Wednesdays, April 6 – May 25 (8 weeks)
4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | $120 Members/$140 Non-Members

(Ages 9 – 15) Create and develop your own cartoons! Students will learn about formatting and character development, and use cartoons in NEW, exciting ways! Students will publish a cartoon and learn the “magic” of the ink pen! Supplies provided in class.

Claymania!
Claudia Torres–Guillemard | Thursdays, April 7 – May 26 (8 weeks)
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | $160 Members/$180 Non-Members

(Ages 10 – 14) For young students new to ceramics or those growing out of Hurray for Clay!, this class will focus on hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Artwise – Part II
Sam Mylin | Saturdays, April 9 – June 11 (8 weeks; no class April 23 & May 28)
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | $120 Members/$140 Non-Members

(Ages 10 – 13) In this class, the basic fundamentals of art are taught, developed, and practiced, leading kids to make fun works of art. The class will focus on drawing with additional painting and sculpting projects. Various artists featured in the Museum’s collection will help students draw inspiration. Art projects will be big and small, and students will work individually and in groups. The goal is for kids to love their creations and develop a new appreciation for art! Supplies provided in class.


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Ages 6 and up

Hurray for Clay!
Rhoda Kahler | Tuesdays, April 5 – May 24 (8 weeks)
4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | $160 Members/$180 Non-Members

(Ages 6 – 9) A fun Tuesday afternoon children’s clay class! Children will be able to relax and enjoy the magical qualities of clay while they explore this versatile medium. Everyone will create wacky and beautiful clay objects by rolling, pinching, coiling, and painting – often laughing all the way!

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