Art Classes for Youth & Teens

Classes and workshops for youth and teens are offered year-round at Guilford Art Center. We offer in-person instruction on campus, utilizing our freshly renovated classrooms, pottery studio and metals studio. Our professional instructors have years of experience in guiding young artists as they learn to express their creativity and artistic abilities.

During the fall, winter and spring semesters, we offer kids art classes and art workshops for youth ages 5 and older. Class offerings change every semester, but generally include ceramics, drawing, cartooning, mixed media, up cycling, painting, sculpture and more.

Tween and teen art classes include a variety of types of classes and workshops, including blacksmithing, leather working, ceramics, and stained glass. Offerings vary by semester.

We also offer art classes for homeschoolers that can be based on student’s interests and explore drawing, painting, composition and a variety of techniques of application.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

Summer is the perfect time for kids to experience the joy of art! GAC’s annual summer art camp experiences are geared towards developing your child’s creative expression, artistic skills and social interaction through hands-on activities. These week-long sessions are open to children ages 5 –12 years with morning and afternoon sessions available. Weekly programs are built around popular themes and craft techniques. Our professional instructors are experienced in teaching children in a caring way, sharing their knowledge of painting, drawing, sewing, sculpture, pottery, cartooning, and so much more. Weeklong sessions in 2023 run from June 19-August 18. There are also classes for teens, including stained glass making (ages 12+) and blacksmithing (ages 13+).

Summer 2023 Online Registration

Current Art Classes for Youth & Teens

Mixed Media Classes
Instructor: Carole Firth
Medium: Mixed Media
Youth Class
open to ages 9+
September 18 - November 06
Monday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $25
Tuition: $240.00
Member Tuition: $216.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Colt Allen
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
November 07 - November 28
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Ceramics Classes
Instructor: Carole Firth
Medium: Ceramics
Youth Class
open to ages 5+
September 19 - November 07
Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuition: $180.00
Member Tuition: $162.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Colt Allen
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
October 03 - October 24
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Colt Allen
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
September 05 - September 26
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $200.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Available
Blacksmithing Classes
Instructor: Colt Allen
Medium: Blacksmithing
Teen
open to teens 13+
December 05 - December 19
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
Available
Ceramics Classes
Instructor: Alice Chittenden
Medium: Ceramics
Youth Class
open to ages 8+
September 18 - November 06
Monday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $20
Tuition: $240.00
Member Tuition: $216.00
Available
Drawing
Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina
Medium: Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 8+
September 21 - November 09
Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuition: $240.00
Member Tuition: $216.00
Available
Drawing
Instructor: Carole Firth
Medium: Painting, Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 9+
September 21 - November 09
Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $10
Tuition: $240.00
Member Tuition: $216.00
Available
Ceramics Classes
Instructor: Alice Chittenden
Medium: Ceramics
Youth Class
open to ages 10-14
September 20 - November 08
Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $30
Tuition: $240.00
Member Tuition: $216.00
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina
Medium: Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 8+
September 20 - November 08
Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuition: $240.00
Member Tuition: $216.00
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina
Medium: Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 5+
September 18 - November 06
Monday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuition: $180.00
Member Tuition: $162.00
Available
Mixed Media
Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina
Medium: Mixed Media, Painting
Youth Class
open to ages 8+
September 19 - October 17
Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Member Tuition: $135.00
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Julia Peterson
Medium: Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 7-12
July 31 - August 04
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available
Mixed Media Classes
Instructor: Renee Soares
Medium: Mixed Media
Youth Class
open to ages 5-7
July 17 - July 21
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Full
Painting Classes
Instructor: Julia Peterson
Medium: Painting
Youth Class
open to ages 7-12
July 24 - July 28
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available
Painting Classes
Instructor: Amy Peters
Medium: Painting
Youth Class
open to ages 7-12
August 14 - August 18
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available
Drawing
Instructor: Alice Chittenden
Medium: Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 7-12
July 31 - August 04
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available