Youth Visual Arts
Welcome to our Youth Visual Arts Program, where young imaginations come to life!
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Youth Visual Arts
Welcome to our Youth Visual Arts Program, where young imaginations come to life! We offer a variety of engaging classes designed to nurture creativity, build confidence, and develop artistic skills in a fun and supportive environment. Whether they’re exploring art for the first time or honing their budding talents, there’s something here for every child. Interested in an adult class? We offer those too!
Parent-Tot Clay: Get hands-on with clay alongside your child. Together, you’ll explore hand-building techniques and create delightful keepsakes while fostering a love for tactile, creative expression.
Crafting Closet: Dive into an imaginative world of crafting! From paper art to mixed-media projects, this class allows kids to experiment with a variety of materials to create unique masterpieces.
Youth Photography: Help your child see the world through a new lens! This class introduces the basics of photography, including composition, lighting, and storytelling, giving kids the tools to capture their unique perspective.
Painting: Watch your child’s creativity blossom as they explore color, texture, and technique. Using watercolor, acrylics, and more, this class helps kids develop their skills and confidence in painting.
Youth Visual Art Classes
- Fall Session 4 (runs February 24-April 6): Registration opens November 11 at 9:00 am and closes February 24
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Registration for the Spring/Summer 2025 catalog begins Monday, February 10 at 9:00 am.
Register for a Youth Visual Arts Class
(Click here to register for a class directly on Amilia)
Parent Tot Art: 2-5 years
If you’ve been searching for kids’ art classes, look no further! Turn messes into masterpieces and help kindle your child’s creativity with a toddler art class that will both entertain and educate. A parent or guardian is required to attend and participate alongside each child enrolled.
Check Parent Tot Art Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent/Tot Art (Jan 8-Feb12) | 2-5 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 10:00am | Jan 8th, 2025 | Feb 12th, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Parent/Tot Art (Feb 26-Apr 2) | 2-5 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 10:00am | Feb 26th, 2025 | Apr 2nd, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 6 | Enroll |
Parent Tot Clay: 2-5 years
Connect with your child over piles of clay creations in this parent toddler art and clay class! Help your child create kid crafts and sculptures from clay that will hold memories for years in the future. A parent or guardian is required to attend with each registered child.
Check Parent Tot Clay Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent/Tot Clay (Feb 25-Apr 1) | 2-7 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 9:45am | Feb 25th, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll |
Story Time Crafts: 3-5 years
Storytime Crafts brings the power of books to life with a preschool art class that reads storybooks and creates themed crafts to go along with the plot! This low-stress class is designed to be your child’s first venture into kids’ crafts classes without a parent.
Check Story Time Crafts Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story Time Crafts (Feb 26-Apr 2) | 3-5 | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:00am | Feb 26th, 2025 | Apr 2nd, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 6 | Enroll |
Crafting Closet Jr: 5-7 years
Crafting Closet Jr. is a kid crafts class that will help your child learn and experience a variety of art concepts such as watercolors, upcycling, and crafting. Whether it’s creating colorful masterpieces, or exploring mixed media, each child will have the chance to unleash their inner artist and bring their imagination to life.
Check Crafting Closet Jr. Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Closet Jr. (Jan 6-Feb 10) | 5-7 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jan 6th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 1 | Enroll |
| Crafting Closet Jr. (Feb 24-Mar 31) | 5-7 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Feb 24th, 2025 | Mar 31st, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 5 | Enroll |
Princess & Pirates: 5-9 years
If you’ve been searching for crafts for kids to help keep them occupied, our Pirates and Princesses kids’ art class might be the answer! 5-11 year olds will learn to create treasured pottery art pieces that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Check Princess & Pirates Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess and Pirates (Jan 15-Feb 19) | 5-11 | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jan 15th, 2025 | Feb 19th, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Princess and Pirates (Feb 26-Apr 2) | 5-11 | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Feb 26th, 2025 | Apr 2nd, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
Clay Creations: 7-13 years
Learn to create different creatures that will complement any clay kid crafts like unicorns, goblins, dragons, or a favorite pet. The sky’s the limit with Clay Creations – a three-dimensional sculpting class for kids!
Check Clay Creations Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Creations (Feb 26-Apr 2) | 7-15 | Wednesday | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Feb 26th, 2025 | Apr 2nd, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Clay Creations (Jan 15-Feb 19) | 7-15 | Wednesday | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Jan 15th, 2025 | Feb 19th, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | -1 | Enroll |
Digital Photography for Kids: 7-13 years
Learn how to capture different moments and take better pictures with a kids’ photography class for youth ages 7-13. With either a camera or a phone, participants will learn more about digital photography, composition, lighting, and perspective. They’ll also learn how to do trick photography – which will impress their friends and family.
Check Digital Photography for Kids Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| These classes are currently unavailable. | ||||||||
Crafting Closet: 8-12 years
In our kids’ art classes, your child may paint with watercolors or acrylics, create hand-stitched projects, upcycle various products, and produce fabulous projects. This Crafting Closet class will introduce 8 to 12-year-olds to a variety of art concepts and medias.
Check Crafting Closet Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Closet (Jan 6-Feb 10) | 8-12 | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jan 6th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Crafting Closet (Feb 24-Mar 31) | 8-12 | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Feb 24th, 2025 | Mar 31st, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
Painting with Susan: 9-15 years
Under the guidance of Ms. Susan, an experienced instructor from Paint Cellar, children ages 9-15 will learn the step-by-step process of painting, from initial sketch to final brushstroke. Painting with Susan is a kids’ painting class that will help students explore various painting techniques, discover their unique artistic style, receive personalized guidance, and add their individual creative touches to make their own masterpieces. As a class we will have fun seeing each other’s works and gain insight into our own possibilities.
Check Painting with Susan Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painting With Susan (Jan 7-Feb 11) | 9-15 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Jan 7th, 2025 | Feb 11th, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 1 | Enroll |
| Painting With Susan (Feb 25-Apr 1) | 9-15 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Feb 25th, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Aug 12th, 2024 | 7 | Enroll |
Youth Visual Arts
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Do parents need to stay during the classes?
Q: Do parents need to stay during the classes?
A:Â Parents are required to stay and participate in our Parent-Tot classes but may drop off children for other classes unless otherwise noted.
What materials are needed for the classes?
Q: What materials are needed for the classes?
A: All materials are provided, though children in the Youth Photography class are encouraged to bring their own camera or smartphone if possible.
How do I sign up for a class?
Q: How do I sign up for a class?
A: You can register online through our website, by phone, or in person at our recreation center.
What if my child has no prior art experience?
Q: What if my child has no prior art experience?
A:Â No experience is necessary! Our classes are tailored to all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced young artists.
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