Fairies, Gnomes, and Elves: Session A 6/29-7/2 Week 2

Mixed Media Classes

Come spend afternoons with the wee-winged folk! We will venture outdoors to collect natural materials to add to magical fairy and gnome houses, troll bridges, enchanted potions, magic wands, illuminated lanterns, clay figurines and fairy treasure boxes. Draw, paint, collage, glue and assemble with many types of art mixed media from nature, the craft bins, as well as repurposed and found objects. Come explore the other realms of the magical worlds around us and let your imagination and creativity fly!

Your Favorite Book Characters 7/6-10 Week 3

Mixed Media Classes

Think of the books you love. Who are the best characters? You can make them out of clay. What do they like to do and where does all the action happen? You can paint a cardboard mural of where they live, and the places they go. What are the vehicles, buildings and machines of their magic worlds? We have all the materials for all the fun.

Afternoon Artists 6/29-7/2 Week 2

Mixed Media Classes

Experiment with paint, collage, drawing, and a mix of playful materials to create lively, textured art. A fun, welcoming class where young artists can explore, imagine, and make something all their own!

Art Station 6/29-7/2 Week 2

Decorative Arts

Draw, paint, and collage what you choose with the support of the teacher and classmates.  Air dry clay and textile materials will also be available. Learn how to enjoy your process and grow as an artist. Develop your skills, and maybe make a friend along the way.

Little Artists Clay Workshop: Session A 6/29-7/2 Week 2

Mixed Media Classes

Come explore all the varieties of clay! Students will be guided by the teacher regarding techniques and proposed projects, but will also have a chance to draft and explore their own ideas. We will incorporate mixed media into our various clay works, use paint, glazing, etching, stamping, and pressing techniques. We will also explore using clay armatures. If you love all things clay, this class is for you!

Magical Creatures 6/22-26 Week 1

Mixed Media Classes

Explore different mixed media to create story scenes, masks, clay beings, puppets, and more. We will draw, glue, assemble, mix colors, cut out forms and try different types of paints like; watercolors, acrylic and gouache. We will also explore texture, print-making and sketching techniques with paint pens, markers, charcoal, crayons, and scratch tools for sgraffito. Children will have opportunities to look at and be inspired by books and images from artists that have created many awesome imaginary creatures and come up with their own unique ones.

Winter Fairy & Gnome Magic: Session B

Drawing

Come explore a magical realm of fairy-inspired art! Students will create imaginative projects like enchanted clay luminaries, fairy treasure boxes, winter fairy houses, masks, felt creatures, and more. Join us for magical fun as we explore both real and imaginary worlds!

Flower Pots and Macramé Knots Workshop

Decorative Arts

Welcome in the spring by painting and personalizing your own flower pot, then learn basic macramé knotting techniques to make a hanging planter that’s perfect for your new creation.