THE NELSON-ATKINS
Youth Studio Classes

Fun Art Fridays Sign Up for one Friday or all five! Every week follows a different theme with activities that are designed for each age group specifically. Supplies provided.

Lots of Lines 

Look for lines in the galleries, then use 2D and 3D lines to create a work of art! 
One Session class, 90 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.-noon
Friday, June 23, 2023
Classroom 1
$40 public | $32 Members

REGISTER 3-5 Year-old

REGISTER 5-7 Year-old

REGISTER 8-10 Year-old

Super Shapes

Seek out shapes in the galleries, then create your own super shape work of art! 
One Session class, 90 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.-noon
Friday, June 30, 2023
Classroom 1
$40 public | $32 Members

REGISTER 3-5 Year-old

REGISTER 5-7 Year-old

REGISTER 8-10 Year-old


Color and More Color

Find colorful works of art around the museum, then paint your own work of colorful art! 
One Session class, 90 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.-noon
Friday, July 14, 2023
Classroom 1
$40 public | $32 Members

REGISTER 3-5 Year-old

REGISTER 5-7 Year-old

REGISTER 8-10 Year-old


Tons of Texture

Talk about texture on works of art in and around the museum, then use a variety of textured materials to create your own work of art! 
One Session class, 90 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.-noon
Friday, July 21, 2023
Classroom 1
$40 public | $32 Members

REGISTER 3-5 Year-old

REGISTER 5-7 Year-old

REGISTER 8-10 Year-old


Art and Movement

Notice how artists create visual movement in works of art, then get moving yourself to create an original work of art! One Session class, 90 minute sessions
One Session class, 90 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.-noon
Friday, July 28, 2023
Classroom 1
$40 public | $32 Members

REGISTER 3-5 Year-old

REGISTER 5-7 Year-old

REGISTER 8-10 Year-old


Thursday/Friday Classes


All about Opposites

Look around the museum for things that are dark and light, warm and cool, big and small. How many opposites can you use in artwork of your own? Supplies provided. 
2 session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, June 29-28, 2023
Classroom 3
Instructor: Jan Powell 
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 5-6 years

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Clay-mazing Creations

Explore hand-building and simple glazing techniques to create lasting works of art. Supplies provided. Finished pieces will need to be picked up 10-14 days after class ends to allow time for drying and firing.   
2 session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, June 29-30, 2023
Classroom 7
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 6-8 years

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Fantastic Forms in Clay

Artists are inspired by all kinds of shapes and forms they find, even recyclables! Take inspiration from works in the galleries, then create your own work in clay. Supplies provided. Finished pieces will need to be picked up 10-14 days after class ends to allow time for drying and firing. 
2 session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, June 29-30, 2023
Classroom 5
Instructor: Meghan Throckmorton  
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 9-13 years

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Creature Feature

All kinds of creatures feature in works of art! What kinds of creatures will you put in your drawings, paintings and creations? Supplies provided. 
2 session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, July 13-14, 2023
Classroom 3
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 5-6 years

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A Feast for the Eyes

Artists have been inspired by food for thousands of years! Find art about food in the galleries to inspire mixed media collages in the studio. Supplies provided. 
2 session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, July 13-14, 2023
Classroom 5
Instructor: Jan Powell
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 7-10 years

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Fun with Fashion

Take inspiration from patterns and designs in works of art throughout the museum, then create some wearable art of your own. Supplies provided. 
2 session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, July 13-14, 2023
Classroom 6
Instructor: Jan Powell
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 11-14 years

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Art and Nature

Find nature-inspired art all around the museum, then create works of art using natural materials. Supplies provided. 
2  session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, July 27-28, 2023
Classroom 3
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 5-6 years

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Summer Sketchbook

Tour the galleries with Ms. Jan from Saturday Sketch Club! Turn sketches into finished works of art in the studio classrooms. Supplies provided. 
2  session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, July 27-28, 2023
Classroom 5
Instructor: Jan Powell
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 7-10 years

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Drawn to Nature

Explore new drawing media and get inspired by art and nature in and around the museum. Supplies provided. 
2 session class; 120 min.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, July 27-28, 2023
Classroom 2
$100 public | $80 Members
Youth 11-14 years

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Saturday Classes


Artful Animals

Animals are everywhere in the museum! Go on an animal search and create your own work of animal art to take home. Supplies provided. 
One Session class, 120 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Classroom 1
$50 public | $40 Members
Youth 5-6 years

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The Amazing Me

Look at a wide range of portraits in the galleries, then create a portrait to celebrate the one and only you! Supplies provided. 
One Session class, 120 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Classroom 2
$50 public | $40 Members
Youth 7-9 years

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Super Sketch Saturday

Sketch in the galleries, then use a variety of drawing media to develop your sketch into a finished work of art. Supplies provided
One Session class, 120 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Classroom 3
$50 public | $40 Members
Youth 10-12 years

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Museum Maker Space

A variety of stations will be set up in the studio classroom for teens to explore. A perfect opportunity to try out a new art medium! Supplies provided. 
One Session class, 120 minute sessions
10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Classroom 5
$50 public | $40 Members
Youth 13-16 years

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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.