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Youth Classes

Calling all young artists!

Youth classes at the Shemer Art Center offer creative learning opportunities for young artists ages 6 – 17, after school, during school breaks, and over the summer!

Please be sure to read our registration policy prior to registering for a class.

Clay Club with Amanda Adkins

In this class students will receive one-on-one instruction in clay. Students will work to expand their knowledge by participating in various assignments tailored for where they are on their personal journey with clay. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of hand building and learning about glazing techniques and will get to go home with several beautiful finished projects. Whether this is their first class, they are familiar with the basics, or they are interested in learning advanced techniques, this class offers an opportunity to grow as a budding, young artist.

Ages: 8 – 13

Saturdays, January 31 – February 21, 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm | 4 Sessions | $120 + $15 clay fee paid at first class


  •  February 7, 2026
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  •  February 14, 2026
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  •  February 21, 2026
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Clay Club with Amanda Adkins

In this class students will receive one-on-one instruction in clay. Students will work to expand their knowledge by participating in various assignments tailored for where they are on their personal journey with clay. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of hand building and learning about glazing techniques and will get to go home with several beautiful finished projects. Whether this is their first class, they are familiar with the basics, or they are interested in learning advanced techniques, this class offers an opportunity to grow as a budding, young artist.

Ages: 8 – 13

Saturdays, January 31 – February 21, 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm | 4 Sessions | $120 + $15 clay fee paid at first class


  •  February 7, 2026
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  •  February 14, 2026
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  •  February 21, 2026
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB with Amanda Adkins

Each day, instructor Amanda Adkins will guide students, ages 7 – 10, through a different art project!

Students will be working with a variety of media including watercolor, acrylics, and printmaking. While students learn new skills, students will be encouraged to have fun and express themselves creatively!

Thursdays, March 5 – 26, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | 4 Sessions

Class Fee: $120

Materials Fee: $10 paid to instructor on first day of class 

 

 


  •  March 5, 2026
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  March 12, 2026
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  March 19, 2026
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  March 26, 2026
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Paint Your Pet for Teens with Jennifer Summa

Teens will learn the process involved to create the most memorable keepsake of your cherished furry friend! From composition to sketching, dabbling in color theory, underpainting, color blocking then finishing with detail work, we will explore our creativity together and students will receive full support in developing their work to completion!
Bring 8 x 10 photocopy of your furry friend or email jpg file to Shemer.

All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 – 17

Saturdays | March 14 & 21, 2026 | 11 – 2 pm | 2 sessions | $168 + materials fee


  •  March 14, 2026
     11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  •  March 21, 2026
     11:00 am - 2:00 pm

SC-01-26  Summer Camp – Week 1 – Depicting the Desert

Week One  June 1 – 5, 2026  |  9 am – 4 pm |   $350

 

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  •  June 1, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 2, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 3, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 4, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 5, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SC-01-26  Summer Camp – Week 1 WAITLIST – Depicting the Desert

Week One  June 1 – 5, 2026  |  9 am – 4 pm

 

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  •  June 1, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 2, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 3, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 4, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 5, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SC-02-26  Summer Camp – Week 2 WAITLIST- Out of This World

Week Two  June 8 – 12, 2026  |  9 am – 4 pm

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  •  June 8, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 9, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 10, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 11, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 12, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SC-03-26  Summer Camp – Week 3 WAITLIST – Art Through the Ages

Week Three  June 15 – 19, 2029  |  9 am – 4 pm

 

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  •  June 15, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 16, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 17, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 18, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 19, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SC-04-26  Summer Camp – Week 4 WAITLIST – Crazy About Color

Week Four  June 22 – 26, 2025 |  9 am – 4 pm

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  •  June 22, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 23, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 24, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 25, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  •  June 26, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

More Youth Classes Coming Soon!

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Youth Birthday Parties at Shemer

Interested in celebrating your kid’s birthday with a one-of-a-kind art experience? Schedule a fun and creative birthday party at the Shemer Art Center! Throwing a party at the Shemer makes planning your celebration easy. Guests will enjoy getting to create beautiful artwork they will forever treasure. Call today for more information and to schedule a creative celebration.

 

Choose from one of these themes:

Glaze a Handmade Mug

Led by an instructor, kids will learn how to glaze and decorate their own handmade mug (provided by Shemer). The birthday celebrant will also receive a special birthday cake plate with all of their friend’s signatures and a birthday message!

Paint a Masterpiece

Led by an instructor, kids will create their own unique painting on an 11″ by 14″ canvas. The birthday celebrant will also receive a special artist’s apron signed by all of their friends!

Printmaker’s Party

Led by an instructor, kids will each block print their own personal tote and paper prints. The birthday celebrant will also receive a personalized birthday poster printed by all of their friends!

 

Details:

Cost:  $450

Parents to provide any food and dessert. Shemer will provide all plates, utensils, and art supplies.

Participants: 8 – 12 kids

Timing: Saturdays, 11 am – 1 pm

 

Call or email us at cristina@shemerartcenter.org for any further questions or scheduling! Contact us at least one month in advance of potential party date. Availability determined by the existing Shemer schedule.