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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.

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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,  January 8 – January 29, 2025 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | 4 Sessions | $120

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

please select a datetime

  •  January 8, 2025
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  January 15, 2025
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  January 22, 2025
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  January 29, 2025
     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, January 9 – January 30, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 p.m. | 4 Sessions | $120

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

 

 

please select a datetime

  •  January 9, 2025
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  January 16, 2025
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  January 23, 2025
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  •  January 30, 2025
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Clay Camp 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, February 1 – March 1, 2025 | No class February 22 | 10 am – 12  pm | 4 Sessions | $120 + $15 studio fee

please select a datetime

  •  February 1, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  •  January 11, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  •  January 18, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  •  January 25, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

HEARTS AND LACE with Suzanne O’Malley

In this workshop students will be creating a hanging heart and heart magnets. Students will paint and embellish their creations to make perfect one-of-a-kind gifts. Each student will receive their own supply kit to create their own unique Valentine works of art.

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

Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm |  $54

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  •  February 1, 2025
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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