Fall classes are open for registration!
Register for only morning or afternoon. Please note: If your child is attending a morning and an afternoon session in the same week, you must pick them up between the sessions. No childcare is offered between classes.
Fall Studio Classes
Early registration for members at the Art Explorer level and above begins July 29. Registration opens to the general public on Aug. 5.
Start in Art (3-5)
Nurture a child’s creativity! Young children explore art concepts by working with paint, collage and clay. Visits to the galleries contain age-appropriate activities that allow students to see and talk about art as a group. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian. Supplies provided.
Class will not meet on October 19. Public registration opens on August 5.
6 session class | Saturday, Sept. 21–Nov. 2
$225 public | $180 Members
Youth 3–5 years
Register | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Register | 1:30–3 p.m.
Opposites Attract! (6–7)
Explore the museum’s collection in search of opposites, such as dark and light, warm and cool, and big or small. Then create landscapes, still life’s, and more using mixed media. How many opposites can you use in an artwork of your own? Supplies provided.
Class will not meet on October 19. Public registration opens on August 5.
6 session class | Saturday, Sept. 21–Nov. 2
$225 public | $180 Members
Youth 6–8 years
Register | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Register | 1:30–3 p.m.
Printmaking Adventures (8–10)
Spark your creativity by exploring the diverse array of printmaking techniques represented in the museum’s collection. Dive into the world of linocuts, block printing, monotype prints, and collagraphy, then unleash your imagination through hands-on experimentation. Supplies provided.
Class will not meet on October 19. Public registration opens on August 5.
6 session class | Saturday, Sept. 21–Nov. 2
$225 public | $180 Members
Youth 8–10 years
Register | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Register | 1:30–3 p.m.
Manga, Comics, and Zines (10-12)
Dive into the world of anime and manga by looking at pieces in the featured exhibition Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration. Be inspired by traditional to modern styles and techniques to create your own illustrations. Supplies provided.
Class will not meet on October 19. Public registration opens on August 5.
6 session class | Saturday, Sept. 21–Nov. 2
$225 public | $180 Members
Youth 10–12 years
Register | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Register | 1:30–3 p.m.
Maker Studio: Prints and Manga (13–15)
Explore the world of manga by drawing inspiration from the featured exhibition Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration. Enhance your skills in line work, composition, and storytelling, then apply these techniques to your own creations. Supplies provided.
Public registration opens on August 5.
3 session class | Saturday, Sept. 21–Oct. 5
$112 public | $90 Members
Youth 13–15 years
Register | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Maker Studio: Fashion Patches (13–15)
Explore the museum’s collection for a variety of textile techniques. Then, embroider a fun and playful fashion patch to apply on clothes! Supplies provided.
Public registration opens on August 5.
3 session class | Saturday, Oct. 12–Nov. 2
$112 public | $90 Members
Youth 13–15 years
Register | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Scholarships & Cancellations
A limited number of need-based studio class scholarships are available. To apply, please complete the scholarship application form. If you have questions, please contact scholarships@nelson-atkins.org for more information.
Cancellations made five business days prior to a class may be refunded, less a $15 processing fee per enrollment. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than five business days prior, due to absence, or after a class begins. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, your enrollment fee will be refunded in full. We do not issue credits toward future classes or workshops if you cancel your enrollment or miss a class. There are no make-up classes due to absence. Switching enrollment from one class/workshop to another will result in a $10 transfer fee on a per student/per class basis.
Student work created in studio classes is sometimes held for exhibition in the Ford Learning Center. All artwork selected for a student exhibition will be securely stored until the exhibition begins. The artwork is typically on display for a period of 3 to 4 months. When the exhibition concludes, the Studio Manager will send participants an email notification. Students or guardians may collect artwork from the coat check desk during the museums regular hours. Be sure to register using a current email address or send an updated address to studioworkshops@nelson-atkins.org.