Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Inspired by the exhibit "Immersive Spaces from the CMA Collection." This experience-based workshop invites participants to embark on a journey of creativity and collaboration. Immerse yourself in an interactive art experience as you join together with fellow participants to craft a short 3-act play inspired by a chosen artwork. Through observation and imagination, explore the depths of your selected artwork to uncover its narrative potential.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop in person! Inspired by the augmented reality on display in the exhibit, "Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination." Explore the exciting intersection between traditional art and augmented reality creation using your iPad, Procreate, and Artivive. In this immersive 3-hour experience, we'll start by creating a physical 8X10 piece of canvas art using acrylic paint. Then, delve into the world of augmented reality as we bring your masterpiece to life.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Blend craftsmanship with creativity and provide a cozy haven for our feathered friends. Students will assemble wooden pieces to construct their very own birdhouse, and then unleash their artistic flair with acrylic paint to decorate them. From whimsical designs to intricate patterns, participants will have the freedom to personalize their birdhouse, creating unique and eye-catching pieces of functional art. Ok-to-get-messy attire is suggested; aprons provided.
Offering this 6 week course at CMA! Delve into the mind of an illustrator. Explore what it takes to design unique characters through fundamental drawing, illustration, and cartooning techniques. Analyze commercial, cartoon, and fine art to build your understanding of visual language, and then put that knowledge to work. Explore the principles behind style and effectively communicate a message in your art. All experience levels welcome. Taken the class before? Haylee works with each individual student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!
Offering this NEW Art Play Date in person! Parents, come join your little artists in multisensory art-making activities for both of you to enjoy together. Shake up your art routine with this whole-body light and shadow exploration. Learn about three of the elements of art: color, shape, and texture while manipulating various art materials that react to light. Our sensory play dates are developed to stimulate your toddler's sense of touch, smell, sight, hearing, and balance while encouraging creativity and exploration in a safe environment.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Discover the exhilarating world of abstract art with our hands-on workshop focusing on squeegee painting techniques on a 16"x 20" canvas. Unleash your creativity as you explore the interplay of color, texture, and movement using this unique and exciting method. Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, learn to manipulate and experiment with paint to create stunning abstract compositions ready to hang. Ok-to-get-messy attire is suggested; aprons provided.
Offering this 6 week course at CMA! Parents, come play with your little artists as we draw, paint, sculpt, and create. Each week, students will gain inspiration while learning about a master artist and then create their very own masterpieces! Enjoy learning and playing with your little ones as we introduce them to the exciting world of art. Lessons change every session taught by experienced instructors who work with each student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!
*Cost includes all supplies for both one child and one adult to do together.
Offering this 6 week course at CMA! Come explore the endless creativity of clay in this fun and challenging class. Visit the galleries to see famous ceramic pieces firsthand, tour the ceramics lab, and learn the process that clay goes through from beginning to end. Create functional, decorative, and sculptural pieces to cherish always. Lessons change every session taught by experienced instructors who work with each student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!
Offering this NEW one-time workshop in person! Inspired by the augmented reality on display in the exhibit, "Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination." Explore the exciting intersection between traditional art and augmented reality creation using your iPad, Procreate, and Artivive. In this immersive 3-hour experience, we'll start by creating a physical 8" X 10" piece of canvas art using acrylic paint. Then, delve into the world of augmented reality as we bring your masterpiece to life.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Discover the beauty of nature-inspired ceramic art. In this class, students will use real leaves to impress into earthy stoneware clay while exploring hand-building techniques to create a beautiful small dish. These dishes are perfect for holding small items or displayed as a decorative piece in your home. All skill levels welcome. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three-six weeks after workshop and will be emailed when ready.
*Cost includes all art supplies including firing and glazing of your pieces!
