Engage your young child early on with cultural resources within their own community, instilling a lifelong love for art and self-expression. Early enrichment is all about two things: meaningful experiences and self-directed play. The pure (sometimes messy) joy that results from the process of experimentation with multisensory materials lays the foundation for critical problem-solving skills later in life. Plus, making art together with new friends is a great way to socialize. Please dress for the wonderful unexpected paint splatters and belly giggles.
Stuck on designing and redesigning a character? Imagine the story behind the character and watch it come to life. This series focuses on drawing techniques, character development, world-building, and beginner-intermediate design concepts. Ages 8-13. Registration includes storyboard templates and assorted drawing tools
Join us for this NEW 6-week course at the CMA! Jump into the amazing world of surrealism, inspired by the exhibit "Transcendent Dreamscapes: Exploring Surrealism through the CMA Collection." Discover how artists from 1924 Europe created fantastical, dreamlike scenes straight from their imaginations. Each week, you'll try out different surrealist techniques and create your own unique artworks that blend the real world with a magical dream world.
Join us for this 6-week course at the 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!
Join us for this 6-week course at the 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.
Join us for this 6-week course at the 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!
Join us for this NEW 6-week course at the CMA! Designed for ages 13-18. Explore the exciting intersection of digital art and illustration using an iPad, Procreate, and Artivive with nationally licensed illustrator, artist, and published author Tracy Dawn Brewer. Learn essential techniques such as layering and digital elements to bring your artistic vision to life on a digital canvas. Gain valuable insights into sharing your art online using a Bridge account, empowering your digital presence. Space is limited to ten students, so sign up today!
Join us for this 6-week course at the CMA! Delve into the mind of illustrator and comic book artist Faith Geib and explore what it takes to design unique characters using fundamental drawing, illustration, and cartooning techniques. Analyze commercial, cartoon, and fine art to build your understanding of visual language, and then apply that knowledge. Learn the principles behind style and effectively communicate a message through your art. All experience levels are welcome. If you've taken the class before, we help each student continue to grow.
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.
