Summer Classes for Ages 10-15
Read the class descriptions below and sign up on the registration page!
Classes run June 8 - June 26
Drawing & Painting 2
Take your drawing and painting skills to the next level! In this class, students will explore a variety of techniques using colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolor, and acrylics on canvas. Along with traditional still life and landscapes, students will also have the exciting opportunity to draw and paint live animal subjects—a favorite part of the class!
Each session will feature a new project, allowing students to complete a full piece of artwork to take home. With a focus on shading, perspective, and composition, this class helps young artists refine their skills while developing their own creative style.
Schedule:
Instructor: Mrs. T
Days: Monday & Tuesday (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Cost: $35/class or get 5% off when you register for all 6 sessions with the code 6CLASS2026
Advanced Drawing & Painting
For young artists looking to take their skills further, this class offers a deeper dive into technique, composition, and artistic expression. Students will work with a variety of media, including colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolor, and acrylics, while refining their understanding of shading, perspective, and color theory.
With more challenging projects and guided instruction, students will have the opportunity to develop their own artistic style and confidence. Each session will result in a completed artwork, allowing them to build a portfolio of their best work.
Schedule:
Instructor: Mrs. T
Days: Tuesday & Thursday (1:00-2:30)
Cost: $35/class or get 5% off when you register for all 6 sessions with the code 6CLASS2026
Nature & Art (NART) Ages 7-11
This class blends art and nature, giving kids the chance to explore the outdoors and turn their observations into creative works of art. Students will spend time discovering the natural world—looking closely at plants, animals, and landscapes—before using a variety of artistic techniques to bring their findings to life. Each session results in a unique, nature-inspired piece to take home.
Schedule:
Instructor(s): Mr. Petersen & Mrs. T
Day: Friday (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Cost: $40/class
Cartooning 2
For older students who love cartoons and want to refine their drawing skills, this class dives deeper into character design, expressions, and storytelling through art. Each week follows a different theme, allowing students to explore a range of styles while developing their own unique approach.
Students will learn techniques for proportions, line work, and adding personality to their drawings. Whether they’re recreating favorite characters or designing their own, this class offers a fun and creative space to experiment and grow as an artist!
Schedule:
Instructor: Mr. Will Walker
Days: Monday & Wednesday (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
Cost: $30/class or get 5% off when you register for all 6 sessions with the code 6CLASS2026
For students ready to expand their sculpting skills, this class explores more advanced techniques in clay and mixed media sculpture. Using hand-building methods like slab, coil, and sculpting from solid forms, students will create both functional and artistic pieces.
Projects may include intricate figures, textured surfaces, and creative mixed-media sculptures. With a focus on detail and technique, students will develop their ability to bring their ideas to life in three dimensions.
Schedule:
Instructor: Mr. Berta
Days: Tuesday & Thursday (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Cost: $200 for a full 6-class session (full session enrollment required unless approved by the instructor)
Clay & Sculpture 2
Digital Art (Ages 9+)
Step into the world of digital creativity! This class introduces young artists to digital drawing and design using professional art tools and software. Students will learn how to create characters, landscapes, and imaginative artwork while exploring concepts like layering, shading, and color theory in a digital space.
At this time, we are unable to provide students with technology for this class. We recommend using an iPad with a stylus, but a laptop with a drawing tablet can also work. If access to technology is a barrier to participation, please contact us—we’re happy to discuss options!
Schedule:
Instructor: Mr. Will Walker
Days: Monday & Wednesday (3:00 PM -4:30 PM)
Cost: $30/class or get 5% off when you register for all 6 sessions with the code 6CLASS2026
Mixed Media Studio
(Ages 9+)
Get ready to experiment, layer, and create! In this hands-on mixed media art class, young artists will explore painting, printing, and collage while learning how different materials work together. Kids will paint with brushes and tools, make their own prints using simple printmaking techniques, and combine papers, textures, and found materials to build dynamic artworks.
This class encourages creativity, curiosity, and playful problem-solving—there’s no “right” way to make art here. Students will learn basic art concepts like color, texture, composition, and layering, while developing confidence in their own unique style. Perfect for kids who love to try new things and get a little messy while making something amazing.
Schedule:
Instructor: Mr. Will Walker
Days: Tuesday & Thursday (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Cost: $35/class or get 5% off when you register for all 6 sessions with the code 6CLASS2026
Jewelry (Ages 9+)
Design and create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry! In this class, students will work with Fimo clay, a soft and easy-to-use polymer clay that hardens when heated. Using bright, vibrant colors, students will sculpt beads shaped like food, animals, and more to craft unique necklaces and bracelets.
This class is a great way to explore creativity while learning hands-on techniques for jewelry making. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Schedule:
Instructor: Ms. Alaina Smith
Days: Tuesday & Thursday (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Cost: $35/class or get 5% off when you register for all 6 sessions with the code 6CLASS2026
Fiber Arts (Ages 9+)
In this playful, hands-on fiber arts class, students ages 9–15 will explore the magic of wet felting using soft, colorful wool roving. Through experimentation, creativity, and play, students will discover how loose fibers can be layered and transformed into strong felt surfaces. Working with this flexible 2D material, students will develop 3D forms such as vessels and 2D abstract landscapes, thinking about texture, color, and form in new ways. The class emphasizes curiosity over perfection and offers a welcoming introduction to fiber arts. Simple sewn embellishments may be added to personalize finished pieces. No prior experience is needed.
Schedule:
Days: Friday 10:00-12:00
Cost: $40/class
Instructor: Melissa Ennis
Scholarships
If you are unable to pay for any of the classes listed above, please contact Mrs. T for a scholarship opportunity at stabaczka@gmail.com