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Kids Classes & Workshops

NEW Classes and Workshops available!

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The CMA offers courses available in a wide range of media, scheduled for weekdays and weekends throughout the day and evening, there's a class to fit every schedule, budget, and interest! Courses are available for adults plus children and teens, (including a Summer Art Camp).

*Teens ages 14 and older are also welcome to enroll in any of our Classes for Adults and Teens.

Scholarships are also available for students (ages 6-18) through generous support from The Hoover Foundation. Click here for more Scholarship Info

Art Play Date: Fabric Exploration and Collage

Designed for toddlers ages 1-4 and an Adult

Begins 12/12/2023, Ends 12/12/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 12/10/2023

1 Tuesday, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Room 101

Instructor: Amanda Crowe

Now 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. Build playful 3-dimensional fabric animals with simple no-sew techniques and a circus theme. 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. Ok-to-get-messy attire is suggested; aprons provided.

*Cost includes all supplies for both one child and one adult to do together.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

No Place Like Home: Clay Slab Houses

Designed for ages 6-9 with an Adult

Begins 12/12/2023, Ends 12/12/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 12/10/2023

1 Tuesday, 05:30 PM-07:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Haylee Wagner

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! This special workshop is designed for one adult and one child (ages 6-9) to do together. Inspired by the exhibit "Family Album: Our Stories." This workshop explores the profound connections between art, family, and the concept of home. Guided by our experienced instructor, you and your child will work collaboratively to create a unique clay house that captures your family's memories. Learn slab and hand-building techniques as you add personalized details to your masterpiece. This immersive experience celebrates creativity, togetherness, and the creation of a special family memory.

*Cost includes all supplies for both one child and one adult to do together.
*Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three-six weeks after workshop and will be emailed when ready.

Cost: $35.00 per person (Cost for Members: $28.00)

Snowy Bear Ornaments

Designed for ages 6-9

Begins 01/09/2024, Ends 01/09/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/07/2024

1 Tuesday, 05:30 PM-06:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Haylee Wagner

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Embrace the joy of the season by creating your very own adorable bear ornaments. Guided by our experienced instructor, students will embark on a creative journey exploring various artistic techniques to bring their bears to life.

*Cost includes all supplies.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

2D Studio Media

Designed for grades 1-4 or 5-8

Begins 01/13/2024, Ends 02/17/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/11/2024

6 Saturdays, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Room 101

Instructor: Alyssa Reed & Lindsey Wenck

Offering this 6 week course at CMA! Designed for kids with an interest or passion for visual art. In our classroom studios and museum, young artists will develop foundational techniques to explore various 2D media, including drawing, painting, and illustration. Lessons change every session taught by skilled experienced instructors who work with each student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!

*Cost includes all supplies.

Cost: $75.00 per person (Cost for Members: $60.00)

Creative Clay

Designed for grades 1-4 or 5-8

Begins 01/13/2024, Ends 02/17/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/11/2024

6 Saturdays, 11:45 AM-12:45 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Alyssa Reed & Lindsey Wenck

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!

*Cost includes all supplies.
*Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three-six weeks after workshop and will be emailed when ready.

Cost: $94.00 per person (Cost for Members: $75.00)

My First Art Class

Designed for grades Pre-K or Kindergarten with an Adult

Begins 01/13/2024, Ends 02/17/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/11/2024

6 Saturdays, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Alyssa Reed & Lindsey Wenck

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.

Cost: $75.00 per person (Cost for Members: $60.00)

Art Circus

Designed for grades 1-4

Begins 01/13/2024, Ends 02/17/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/11/2024

6 Saturdays, 02:30 PM-03:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Alyssa Reed & Lindsey Wenck

Now offering this NEW 6 week course at CMA! Step right up and experience the magic of the big top right in the studio! Inspired by the whimsical textile art sculptures in the exhibit, "Without A Net" by artist Susan Else. Our experienced instructor will lead students through a variety of circus-inspired art activities using a variety of materials and mediums.

*Cost includes all supplies.

Cost: $75.00 per person (Cost for Members: $60.00)

Family Snow Globes

Designed for ages 6-9 with an Adult

Begins 01/14/2024, Ends 01/14/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/12/2024

1 Sunday, 02:00 PM-03:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Haylee Wagner

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! This special workshop is designed for one adult and one child (ages 6-9) to do together. Step into a winter wonderland of creativity to craft your very own enchanting snowy scene. Guided by our experienced instructor, work collaboratively to create a unique snow globe you will both cherish. This hands-on workshop celebrates creativity, togetherness, and the creation of a special family memory.

*Cost includes all supplies for both one child and one adult to do together.

Cost: $25.00 per person (Cost for Members: $20.00)

Art Play Date: Mixed Media Circus

Designed for toddlers ages 1-4 and an Adult

Begins 01/16/2024, Ends 01/16/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/14/2024

1 Tuesday, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Room 101

Instructor: Amanda Crowe

Now 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. Inspired by the whimsical textile sculptures in the exhibit, "Without A Net" by artist Susan Else. Imagine if YOU ran the circuswhat kind of animals would come to play? Create your own 3-dimensional crazy quilt-patterned animals using paper mache techniques and fabric. 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. Ok-to-get-messy attire is suggested; aprons provided.

*Cost includes all supplies for both one child and one adult to do together.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

Character Illustration

Designed for ages 9-12

Begins 01/16/2024, Ends 02/20/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/14/2024

6 Tuesdays, 05:30 PM-07:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Haylee Wagner

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!

*Cost includes all supplies.

Cost: $85.00 per person (Cost for Members: $64.00)

Circus Animal Sculptures

Designed for ages 6-9

Begins 02/08/2024, Ends 02/08/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 02/06/2024

1 Thursday, 05:30 PM-07:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Haylee Wagner

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Get ready for an extraordinary workshop inspired by the exhibit "Without A Net" by artist Susan Else. Begin your creative journey by exploring Susan Else's mesmerizing circus for inspiration. Under the expert guidance of our experienced instructor, you will learn an array of sculpture techniques using paper, wire, and Model Magic, a vibrant air-dry clay. With these versatile materials at your disposal, you'll craft your very own circus animal sculptures, capturing the enchantment of the big top.

*Cost includes all supplies.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

Art Play Date: Fabric Scrap Sock Puppet

Designed for toddlers ages 1-4 and an Adult

Begins 02/13/2024, Ends 02/13/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 02/11/2024

1 Tuesday, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Room 101

Instructor: Amanda Crowe

Now 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. Telling stories together helps develop imagination. Turn storytime into a creative adventure by learning about hand movements, simple puppet-making, and shadow play. 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. Ok-to-get-messy attire suggested; aprons provided.

*Cost includes all supplies for both one child and one adult to do together.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

Art Play Date: Water Marbling Painted Landscape

Designed for toddlers ages 1-4 and an Adult

Begins 03/19/2024, Ends 03/19/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 03/17/2024

1 Tuesday, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Room 101

Instructor: Amanda Crowe

Now 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. Instead of painting on paper or canvas, try painting on... water! Paint a fantasy landscape and learn the traditional technique of marbling paint. 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. Ok-to-get-messy attire is suggested; aprons provided.

*Cost includes all supplies for both one child and one adult to do together.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

Air Dry Clay Mosaic

Designed for ages 10-13

Begins 03/19/2024, Ends 03/19/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 03/17/2024

1 Tuesday, 05:30 PM-06:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Haylee Wagner

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Dive into the captivating world of mosaics with the tactile experience of Model Magic, a colorful air-dry clay. Students will mold, shape, and create their very own mosaic-style artworks, expertly guided by our skilled instructor.

*Cost includes all supplies.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)