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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.

Calling all Volunteers!

The Shemer Art Center has sold out its 2024 Summer Camps and we’re seeking volunteers to help us implement our educational programs for students age 6 to 13 from June 3 to June 28. Classes run from 9  am to 4 pm Monday through Friday and volunteer shifts are from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm pm each day. Minimum age to volunteer is 16.

Click here to sign up for a volunteer slot!  THANK YOU!

Family Fun

Enjoy some art as a family at home! Download a copy of the Shemer Family Art Activities book!

 

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Painting for Teens with Amanda Adkins

Each Wednesday in September, instructor Amanda Adkins will guide students, ages 10 – 15, through a different painting project!

Students will be working with watercolor and acrylics. While students learn new painting techniques and tricks, students will be encouraged to have fun and express themselves creatively!

 

Wednesdays,  October 2 – October 30, 2024 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | 5 Sessions | $125

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

 

 


  •  October 23, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  October 30, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Painting for Teens with Amanda Adkins

Each Wednesday in September, instructor Amanda Adkins will guide students, ages 11 – 15, through a different painting project!

Students will be working with watercolor and acrylics. While students learn new painting techniques and tricks, students will be encouraged to have fun and express themselves creatively!

 

Wednesdays,  November 6 – December 18, 2024 | No class November 27 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | 6 Sessions | $150

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

 

 


  •  November 6, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  November 13, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  November 20, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  December 4, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  December 11, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  December 18, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB with Amanda Adkins

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

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

Thursdays, November 7 – December 19, 2024 | No class November 28 | 4:30 -6:30 p.m. | 6 Sessions

Class Fee: $150

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

 

 


  •  November 7, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  November 14, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  November 21, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  December 5, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  December 12, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  December 19, 2024
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

ART LAB with Luke Ramsey

Science and art collide in this exciting and new after-school class!  Students ages 7 -10 will explore the concept of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through creative experimentation using a variety of media from paint to ceramics.

Students age 9 – 13.

Saturdays | November 9 – December 14 | No class November 30 | 10 am – 1 pm |5 sessions | $190


  •  November 9, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  •  November 16, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  •  November 23, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  •  December 7, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  •  December 14, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:30 pm

ZENTANGLE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS with Suzanne O’Malley

Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract art, created through a very specific method, to form structured patterns. The Zentangle Method is an easy to learn, relaxing & fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called “tangles.”  This workshop will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create tangles & will then move on to applying them to create holiday ornaments.

 For students ages 8 – 11 yr. All materials supplied.

Saturday, November 23, 2023 | 10 am – 12 pm |  $50


  •  November 23, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

More Youth Classes Coming Soon!

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