Arts Adventures summer classes invite young artists to explore creativity through hands-on projects led by professional teaching artists. From fiber arts to photography and mixed media, there’s something fun for everyone!
Explore Summer Arts Adventures Classes
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Paper Creations
Ages: 6-9
Instructor: Naomi Halpern
Dates: July 13 – July 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $220
Hands-on papermaking and paper art, creating sculptures, handmade sheets, and nature-inspired mosaics.
Ceramics
Ages: 8-11
Instructor: Annelie Haberman
Dates: July 27 – July 30, 2026; Glaze Day August 3
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $260
Hands-on clay class exploring sculpting and ceramic techniques to create functional, decorative, and imaginative pieces.
Ceramics
Ages: 8-12
Instructor: Annelie Haberman
Dates: July 27 – July 30, 2026; Glaze Day August 4
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $260
Hands-on clay class exploring sculpting and ceramic techniques to create functional, decorative, and imaginative pieces
Tiny Worlds
Ages: 9-12
Instructor: Kimberly Long
Dates: July 6 – July 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $220
Create a whimsical miniature world inside a faux terrarium with tiny landscapes, dwellings, and imaginative storytelling.
Watercolor & Ink
Ages: 9-12
Instructor: Morgan Federwitz
Dates: July 27 – July 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $220
Explore the magic of ink and watercolor while learning line work, color mixing, and expressive painting techniques.
Sewing Basics
Ages: 9-12
Instructor: Kelsey Zephyr
Dates: August 3 – August 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $220
Design and sew a personalized tote bag while learning basic hand sewing and creative fabric techniques.
Zines & Journals
Ages: 9-13
Instructor: Jess Hume-Pantuso
Dates: July 20 – July 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $220
Learn simple bookbinding and zine-making to create a handmade journal and one-page zine using recycled materials.
Paper Creations
Ages: 10-14
Instructor: Naomi Halpern
Dates: July 6 – July 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $220
Explore the art of papermaking while creating handmade sheets, paper pulp sculptures, and layered paper artworks
Needle Felting Characters
Ages: 11-14
Instructor: Kimberly Long
Dates: July 13 – July 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $220
Create an original wool creature while learning the basics of needle felting and character sculpture.
Upcycling Fashion
Ages: 11-14
Instructor: Kelsey Zephyr
Dates: July 20 – July 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $220
Transform thrifted clothing into a one-of-a-kind jacket while learning creative alteration and upcycling techniques.
Photography
Ages: 10-14
Instructor: Jess Hume-Pantuso
Dates: August 10 – August 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $220
Explore creative photography through pinhole cameras, cyanotypes, and light painting while experimenting with light and image-making.
Drawing Adventures
Ages: 10-14
Instructor: Avery McDowell
Dates: August 10 – August 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost $220
Students build drawing skills and confidence while exploring techniques like line, shading, and composition.
Collage & Mixed Media
Ages: 10-14
Instructor: V. Maldonado
Dates: August 17 – August 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $220
Explore collage and mixed media by transforming everyday materials into bold, layered artworks while experimenting with texture, composition, and visual storytelling.
Painting
Ages: 13-17
Instructor: Avery McDowell
Dates: August 17 – August 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $220
Students bring their ideas to life through bold acrylic painting while exploring color, texture, and composition.
Scholarship Information
At The Arts Center, we believe everyone should have access to the arts, regardless of financial circumstances. We offer scholarships to help eliminate cost as a barrier to participation in our educational programs. Please click the button below to learn more about our youth scholarships.