REGISTER FOR FALL 2025 CLASSES NOW!
All classes in Smiley Art Building:
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 27–Nov. 8, 2025
- No classes Oct. 11
Exhibition in the Fine Arts Building:
- 10-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Not sure which class is right for your child? See our Frequently Asked Questions page and click "What course should my child take?"
Little Big Art (Age 4)
Discover the magic of opposites through playful artmaking! From tiny lines to giant shapes, rough textures to smooth colors, explore contrast and creativity using paint, sculpture, and hands-on materials designed just for little hands.
Nature Remix (Age 5)
Leaf prints, stick sculptures, watercolor skies! Inspired by nature, gather outdoor materials and remix them into new artworks, discovering how the environment fuels creative ideas.
Recycled Creations (Age 5)
Turn everyday scraps into playful sculptures and characters! Using a variety of recycled and repurposed materials, explore how creative thinking can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Color in Motion (Age 6)
Dive into a vibrant world where colors dance and glow! Using light-sensitive paints, color mixing, and motion-inspired designs, explore how artists use color and movement to stir emotion and tell stories.
Material Explorers (Age 6)
Stretch, build, blend, and layer to discover what materials can do. Experiment with unusual combinations like fabric, cardboard, wire, and paint to create textured, dimensional artworks that push beyond the flat page.
Art Detectives (Age 7)
Grab a pencil and magnifying glass, this is detective art! Observe leaves, toys, snacks, and more to draw what you see, understand form and shape, and explore how artists study the world closely.
My World (Age 7)
Explore the places, people, and experiences that shape your world through drawing and storytelling. Reflect on what’s familiar, what’s important, and how to share your unique point of view in creative ways.
Print & Pattern (Age 8)
Make your mark with printmaking! Create stamps, press delightful textures, and layer colorful patterns. Explore how repetition and design help tell stories and express style.
Shape Shifters (Age 8)
Unlock the power of shape in art! Use geometric and organic shapes to build compositions, explore abstract designs, and transform simple forms into dynamic, expressive works of art. Mix materials like paper, wood, and clay to create 3D sculptures and layered compositions.
Comic Quest (Age 9)
Create your own comic strip or graphic novel! Learn how to develop characters, build exciting storylines, and design panels that flow. Explore drawing techniques, speech bubbles, and using color to bring your comics to life and share your unique stories with others.
Fabric Forms (Age 9)
Stitch, wrap, dye, and design! Explore the creative possibilities of fabric and fiber. From simple sewing to fabric collage and soft sculpture, discover how textiles can be transformed into expressive, tactile works of art.
Studio Lab Experiment (Age 10)
Explore art through observation and experimentation! Create paintings and mixed-media artworks, discovering new materials and letting happy accidents shape your artistic journey.
Time Travelers (Age 10)
From ancient cave art to modern street murals, jump into art history and remix old styles in new ways. Through collage, painting, and mixed media, connect past and present to make artwork that feels fresh.
Sound & Vision (Ages 11-13)
Discover the connection between sound and visual art! Through explorations in multimedia art, explore how sound inspires visuals. Create artworks that express rhythm, melody, and mood, and experiment with sound recordings to transform your artwork into a sensory experience.
Digital Art Remix (Ages 11-13)
Unleash your digital creativity! Using graphics software and animation tools, explore illustration, motion, and design. Perfect for developing digital art skills and telling stories on screen.
Reframe the Future (Ages 14-15)
How can art change how we see the world? Through conceptual art, installation work, and group projects, teens challenge assumptions, explore perspective, and express visions for a better future.
