Now offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! This special workshop is designed for one adult and one child (ages 6-9) to do together. Visit the exhibit "Finding Home: Four Artists' Journeys" and learn about the journeys these families went on to find "home." This workshop explores the big question, what is home? Working together, you and your child will create a painting that captures the essence of what home means to you. With the guidance of our experienced instructor, you will learn how to mix colors, use brush strokes, and add details to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Now 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.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Join our instructor and glass artist, Laurie Turner, for a fun day learning the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly, and soldering techniques to create this beautiful stained glass cardinal. Glass will be pre-cut. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited to six students, sign up today!
*Cost includes all art supplies. *$15 worth of materials included in class cost
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Discover the joy and creativity of needle felting. Using natural wool fibers, a felting needle, and your imagination, you'll learn how to create a whimsical and unique gnome that's all your own. Our expert instructor will guide you through each step of the process, from basic techniques to more advanced tips and tricks. You'll also have the opportunity to experiment with different colors of wool, giving your gnome a truly personalized look. All skill levels welcome.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Discover the fun possibilities of clay and how to create your own beautiful and functional vase to display on your tabletop. With guidance from our experienced instructor, Laura Kolinski-Schultz, you will be taught using stoneware clay and basic hand-building techniques while adding your own creative flair. All experience levels welcome. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces two-four weeks after the workshop and will be emailed when ready.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Discover the beauty of nature-inspired ceramic art. In this class, students will use real leaves to impress into earthy stoneware clay while exploring hand-building techniques to create a beautiful small dish. These dishes are perfect for holding small items or displayed as a decorative piece in your home. No experience needed, all levels welcome. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces two-four weeks after workshop and will be emailed when ready.
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 beveled glass root starter. Glass will be pre-cut. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited to six students, sign up today!
*Cost includes all art supplies. *$26 worth of materials included in class cost
Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! Get ready for spring in this fun and creative art class! Students will learn how to make beautiful and colorful paper-quilled spring flowers. From creating petals and leaves to arranging them into bouquets, students will learn the techniques of paper quilling and make their own one-of-a-kind flower arrangements. With step-by-step guidance and a supportive environment, join us for a joyful and imaginative experience that celebrates the arrival of spring!
Offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! Inspired by the fantasy and nature in the exhibit "Potion Park: The Kaleidoscopic Garden of Steve Ehret and Kat Francis." Bring your garden inside by learning to wet felt whimsical flowers. Harness your creativity to incorporate nature's colors and make these felt sculptures limited only by your imagination. Learn the art of wet felting using wool, a resist, soap, and water to make a seamless no sew project in a day! All skill levels welcome.
*Cost includes all art supplies. *$6 worth of materials included in class cost
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! If worn-out toys could talk, they would tell some terrific stories. Learn about the imaginative still life paintings of artist Robert Coleman Jackson on display in our galleries and bring toys to life by placing them in arranged settings that are usually designed for people doing people-related activities. Start creating a legacy together by setting aside time for art-making-in-the-moment.
