Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! Inspired by the architectural cities in the exhibit "Continued Continuing: Paintings by Amy Casey." If you're a fan of Minecraft, you already understand the concept of No Gravity ghost blocks and if you're into Fortnite, you get the seriousness of designing a sturdy structure, but this type of building strategy involves floating ink, buildings suspended in time, and miniature architectural materials (did someone say End Stone bricks?).
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Join our new instructor and glass artist, Laurie Turner, for a fun day learning the basics of stained glass including assembling and soldering techniques to create this beautiful fall themed votive candle holder! Glass will be pre-cut with multiple colors to choose from. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited to six students, sign up today!
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Join our new instructor and glass artist, Laurie Turner, for a fun day learning the basics of stained glass including assembling and soldering techniques to create this beautiful flower garden stake! Glass will be pre-cut with multiple colors to choose from. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited to six students, sign up today!
Now offering this 6 week course in-person! 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 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 that 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.
Now offering this NEW 6 week course in-person! Inspired by the exhibit "Illusions from the CMA Collection: Seeing is Deceiving." Learn about and see first hand how artists play magical tricks on our perception creating illusions that deceive the eye. Through creativity, students will create their own 2D illusion art utilizing a variety of drawing and painting materials. Some of the projects include drawing objects that look like they are popping off the page, optical art that looks like it moves, magic realism that combines the ordinary with the extraordinary, and more!
Offering this 6 week course in-person! Come explore the endless creativity of clay in this fun and challenging class. Visit the galleries to see famous ceramic pieces first hand, 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 that work with each student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes! (Families will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces two-four weeks after class.)
Now offering this 6 week course in-person! Be inspired by the world around you through visits to the Museum galleries and learning about famous artwork. Students will learn to build their fundamental artistic skills essential to any artist. Create unique 2D art projects using a variety of drawing and painting art materials. Lessons change every session taught by experienced instructors that work with each student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!
Offering this 6 week course in-person! 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 communicating a message in your art. All experience levels welcome. Taken the class before? Instructor works with each individual student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!
Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! This special workshop is designed for one adult and one child (ages 6-9) to do together! Smartphone photography and video allow us to document our lives in an instant, but what is the essence of true memory-making and why is it important? The best memories grow from experiencing time and space together while engaging multiple senses, no matter the age. Start creating a legacy together by setting aside time for art-making-in-the-moment.
Offering this one-time workshop in-person! Need something unique for your home or as a gift? Learn the art of wet felting using wool, a resist, soap, and water to make a seamless no sew project in a day! Many variations to choose from to make it your own unique creation. All skill levels welcome.
*Cost includes all art supplies. *$27 worth of materials included in class cost *Please bring an old bath towel, hand towel, and plastic bag to take your artwork home in.
