Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Delve into the world of ceramics as you craft your very own personalized plant markers. Learn essential techniques for shaping, carving, and adorning clay to create functional and beautiful markers for your garden or indoor plants. Drawing inspiration from nature, infuse your markers with botanical motifs or design elements with your own unique style and flare. 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.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Step into the enchanting world of ceramics where you'll craft your very own magical fairy door. Immerse yourself in the artistry of ceramics as you learn essential techniques for shaping, molding, and decorating clay to bring your fairy door to life. Drawing inspiration from folklore and fantasy in the exhibition, "Beyond Worlds: Paintings by Laine Bachman," infuse your creation with whimsy and charm. All skill levels welcome.
Offering this NEW 6 week course at CMA! Join us for this captivating class inspired by the enchanting exhibition "Beyond Worlds: Paintings by Laine Bachman." Explore the magical realms of folklore and fantasy as you embark on a creative journey through a variety of mediums. From painting to sculpture, and beyond, immerse yourself in the rich imagery and fantastical creatures depicted in Bachman's artwork. Our experienced instructors will lead students through numerous art activities using a variety of materials and mediums.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Workshop participants will learn the magical process of dyeing paper using tissue paper and water, discovering the vibrant hues and textures that emerge. Guided by our experienced instructor, participants will utilize their dyed paper to create stunning collages, incorporating shapes and patterns inspired by Ethel Magafan's painting "Meadows." Through close observation of the painting, students will draw inspiration from its organic forms and colors to infuse their collages with artistic depth.
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!
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. Spread your painting wings by learning about mark-making that mimics the nighttime sky and the beautifully patterned Luna moth who inhabits it. 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.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Get back to nature and explore the art of printmaking using found objects from the great outdoors as your inspiration. From leaves and flowers to twigs and stones, students will learn how to create stunning prints using traditional printmaking techniques. This unique workshop is a perfect blend of art and nature where participants will be able to bring the beauty of the outdoors into their artwork. Ok-to-get-messy attire is suggested; aprons provided.
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 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!
