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 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 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 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 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 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! 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 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 one-time workshop at CMA! Join instructor and glass artist, Laurie Turner, for a fun day learning the basics of stained glass using lead came, assembly, and soldering techniques to create this beautiful stained glass patriotic ring perfect to hang and display. Glass will be pre-cut. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited to eight students, sign up today!
*Cost includes all art supplies. *$37 worth of materials included in class cost.
