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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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Upcoming Events

JEWELRY MAKING: Silver Casting, Fabrication, and Enameling with Larry Nisula

Jewelry Making for Teens & Adults, perfect for parents who want to take a class with their children!  This class is all about introducing students to basic and fundamental techniques and tools used to create unique jewelry and metal-smithed objects. Topics covered include fabrication and casting in silver, silver soldering a banded ring, and working in the lost wax method.  Advanced techniques include sand and cuttlebone casting, as well as enameling. Students will have the opportunity to create several jewelry pieces including, rings, pendants and earrings.

Age: 13+

Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate

Wednesdays,  September 6 – October 25, 2023  | 4:30 – 6:30 pm | 8 sessions | $200, plus $35 materials fee


  •  September 6, 2023 - October 25, 2023
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

 Family Fun Night: Block Printed Table Setting with Cassie Wiegmann

Enjoy a fun night filled with creativity and learning with Cassie Wiegmann. In this workshop families will work together to create a one-of-a-kind block printed table setting. This workshop comes just in time for Thanksgiving, offering the opportunities to create original placemats and napkins that will impress all of your guests and be the talk of the dinner table. 

Learn the basics of relief printing using linoleum blocks. Students will be introduced to the techniques of printmaking, learning the basics as well as some advanced techniques.  All materials will be provided, only a willingness to try something new is required! Whether you are an experienced printmaker, or never held a brayer before, it’s all about family, fun and creating art and memories together!

Appetizers and beverages will be provided.  Space is limited so reserve your spot now for this workshop at the Shemer Art Center!

Families welcome!  Ages 8+
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 6:00-8:00 pm  | 1 session

$40 per person


  •  October 12, 2023
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

JEWELRY MAKING: Silver Casting, Fabrication, and Enameling with Larry Nisula

Jewelry Making for Teens & Adults, perfect for parents who want to take a class with their children!  This class is all about introducing students to basic and fundamental techniques and tools used to create unique jewelry and metal-smithed objects. Topics covered include fabrication and casting in silver, silver soldering a banded ring, and working in the lost wax method.  Advanced techniques include sand and cuttlebone casting, as well as enameling. Students will have the opportunity to create several jewelry pieces including, rings, pendants and earrings.

Age: 13+

Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate

Wednesdays,  November 1 – December 20, 2023  | 4:30 – 6:30 pm | 8 sessions | $200, plus $35 materials fee


  •  November 1, 2023 - December 20, 2023
     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

 Family Fun Night: Gelli Printing Holiday Cards with Cassie Wiegmann

Enjoy a fun night filled with creativity and learning with Cassie Wiegmann. In this workshop students will learn about the fun effects of Gelli printing, creating original holiday cards just in time for the holidays!

Learn the basics of Gelli printing using snowflake stencils, texture tools, collage effects and so much more. Students will be introduced to Gelli printing, learning the basics as well as some advanced techniques.  All materials will be provided, only a willingness to try something new is required! Whether you are an experienced printmaker, or never held a brayer before, it’s all about family, fun and creating art and memories together!

Appetizers and beverages will be provided.  Space is limited so reserve your spot now for this workshop at the Shemer Art Center!

Families welcome!  Ages 8+
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 6:00-8:00 pm  | 1 session

$40 per person


  •  November 2, 2023
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Family Fun Night: Explosion Books with Cassie Wiegmann

Enjoy a fun night filled with creativity and learning with Cassie Wiegmann. In this workshop students will create original explosion books representative of their personalities and passions, full of hand-printed artwork, collaged keepsakes and a wide variety of media. 

Learn the basics of bookmaking, gelli printing and collage. Students will are invited to bring keepsakes, photos, cards to incorporate into their books.  All materials will be provided, only a willingness to try something new is required! This class is all about family, fun and creating art and memories together!

Appetizers and beverages will be provided.  Space is limited so reserve your spot now for this workshop at the Shemer Art Center!

Families welcome!  Ages 8+
Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 6:00-8:00 pm  | 1 session

$40 per person


  •  December 14, 2023
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

 Family Fun Night: Family Silhouettes with Cassie Wiegmann

Enjoy a fun night filled with creativity and learning with Cassie Wiegmann. In this workshop families will work together to create a series of silhouettes for each family member . Everyone will be amazed at what they are able to create together, completing a beautiful, mixed-media painting for each member of the family!  

Students will be introduced to the techniques of abstract watercolor painting, learning the basics as well as some advanced techniques.  All materials will be provided, only a willingness to try something new is required!

Whether you are an experienced painter or never held a paintbrush before, it’s all about family, fun and creating art and memories together.

Appetizers and beverages will be provided.  Space is limited so reserve your spot now for this workshop at the Shemer Art Center!

Families welcome!  Ages 8+
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 pm  | 1 session

$40 per person


  •  January 25, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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