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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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