About Our Art Classes
If you are looking for a creative way to express yourself or a fun new skill to learn, you might want to consider taking an art class at Trails Recreation Center. We offer a variety of art and pottery classes for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you want to learn how to paint, draw, sculpt, or make pottery, we have a class for you! You will get to explore different techniques and materials, learn from experienced instructors, and create your own original artworks.
We even offer art classes for kids that’ll allow them to make new friends and have fun making crafts. Check out our art and pottery classes below (or see what specialty classes we have going on) and sign up today. You will be glad you did!
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Art and Craft Classes
Registration periods for the Spring/Summer 2024 Arts and Crafts Sessions are as follows:
- Session 1 (April 15 – May 26): Opens February 19 at 9:00 am and closes April 15
- Session 2 (June 3 – July 14): Opens February 19 at 9:00 am and closes June 3
- Session 3 (July 22 – September 1): Opens February 19 at 9:00 am and closes July 22
Parent Tot Art: 2-5 years
Kindle your child’s creativity and educate their mind. You and your preschooler will delight in making messes and masterpieces.
Check Parent Tot Art Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent/Tot Art (Jun 5-Jul 10) | 2-5 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 10:00am | Jun 5th, 2024 | Jul 10th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Parent/Tot Art (Jul 24-Aug 28) | 2-5 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 10:00am | Jul 24th, 2024 | Aug 28th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll |
Story Time Crafts: 3-5 years
This art class is based around storybooks, with crafts and movement to go along! This is your child’s first venture in a class without their parents.
Check Story Time Crafts Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story Time Crafts (Jun 5-July 10) | 3-5 | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:00am | Jun 5th, 2024 | Jul 10th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Story Time Crafts (Jul 24-Aug 28) | 3-5 | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:00am | Jul 24th, 2024 | Aug 28th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 5 | Enroll |
Crafting Closet Jr: 5-7 years
Art is yours to enjoy in this fun class that explores all types of art concepts, from watercolor to clay.
Check Crafting Closet Jr. Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Closet Jr. (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 5-7 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jun 3rd, 2024 | Jul 8th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Crafting Closet Jr. (Jul 22-Aug 26) | 5-7 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jul 22nd, 2024 | Aug 26th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
Printmaking: 7-13 years
Printmaking is an exciting art form utilizing a variety of techniques such as linocut, collagraph, engraving and monotype to create striking and unique prints.
Check Printmaking Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printmaking (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 8-15 | Monday | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 3rd, 2024 | Jul 8th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 1 | Enroll |
Crafting Closet: 8-12 years
Explore art concepts using all types of media, from clay to watercolor, pencils to sewing.
Check Crafting Closet Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Closet (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 8-12 | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 3rd, 2024 | Jul 8th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll |
| Crafting Closet (Jul 22-Aug 26) | 8-12 | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jul 22nd, 2024 | Aug 26th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 5 | Enroll |
Painting with Susan: 9-15 years
Learn to paint a picture from beginning to end. Ms. Susan has taught at Paint Cellar and walks each student through the process of completing a painting worthy of hanging on the wall. Students will learn together the step-by-step process of painting and then they will be free to embellish their painting to their heart’s desire.
Check Painting with Susan Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painting With Susan (Jul 23-Aug 27) | 9-15 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Jul 23rd, 2024 | Aug 27th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 7 | Enroll |
| Painting With Susan (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 9-15 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jul 9th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll |
Artist's Studio: 16+
This class is designed for anyone who wishes to have time and instruction on how to finish a painting that is already started, or who has a painting idea in their head but does not know how to get started or keep it going.
Check Painting Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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All art & crafts classes
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Closet (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 8-12 | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 3rd, 2024 | Jul 8th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll |
| Parent/Tot Art (Jun 5-Jul 10) | 2-5 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 10:00am | Jun 5th, 2024 | Jul 10th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Crafting Closet (Jul 22-Aug 26) | 8-12 | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jul 22nd, 2024 | Aug 26th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 5 | Enroll |
| Parent/Tot Art (Jul 24-Aug 28) | 2-5 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 10:00am | Jul 24th, 2024 | Aug 28th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll |
| Painting With Susan (Jul 23-Aug 27) | 9-15 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Jul 23rd, 2024 | Aug 27th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 7 | Enroll |
| Story Time Crafts (Jun 5-July 10) | 3-5 | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:00am | Jun 5th, 2024 | Jul 10th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Painting With Susan (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 9-15 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jul 9th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll |
| Story Time Crafts (Jul 24-Aug 28) | 3-5 | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:00am | Jul 24th, 2024 | Aug 28th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 5 | Enroll |
| Crafting Closet Jr. (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 5-7 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jun 3rd, 2024 | Jul 8th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Crafting Closet Jr. (Jul 22-Aug 26) | 5-7 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jul 22nd, 2024 | Aug 26th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Printmaking (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 8-15 | Monday | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 3rd, 2024 | Jul 8th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 1 | Enroll |
Pottery and Clay Classes
Registration periods for the Spring/Summer 2024 Pottery & Clay Sessions are as follows:
- Session 1 (April 15 – May 26): Opens February 19 at 9:00 am and closes April 15
- Session 2 (June 3 – July 14): Opens February 19 at 9:00 am and closes June 3
- Session 3 (July 22 – September 1): February 19 at 9:00 am and closes July 22
- Session 3 of Adult Pottery opens May 13 at 9:00 am and closes July 22
Parent Tot Clay: 2-5 years
Children will learn to create imaginative sculptures with clay. This class will help “connect the tots” with their parent/caregiver.
Check Parent Tot Clay Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent/Tot Clay (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 2-5 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 9:45am | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jul 9th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Parent/Tot Clay (Jul 30-Aug 27) | 2-5 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 9:45am | Jul 23rd, 2024 | Aug 27th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 1 | Enroll |
Princess & Pirates: 5-9 years
Create treasure boxes, parrots, and crowns. Your child will love this clay class based around pirates and princesses!
Check Princess & Pirates Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess and Pirates (Jun 5-Jul 10) | 5-11 | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jun 5th, 2024 | Jul 10th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
Clay Creations: 7-13 years
Create your own unicorn, goblin, or favorite pet. The sky’s the limit in this three dimensional sculpting class!
Check Clay Creations Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Creations (Jun 5-Jul 10) | 7-13 | Wednesday | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Jun 5th, 2024 | Jul 10th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
Pottery: 16+
Learn how to hand-build or use a potter’s wheel in this class designed for all skill levels.
Check Pottery Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Building 101 (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jul 9th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Tues. Evening Pottery (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jul 9th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Morning Pottery (Jun 6-Jul 18) | 16-101 | Thursday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Jun 6th, 2024 | Jul 18th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Evening Pottery (Jun 6-Jul 18) | 16-101 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jun 6th, 2024 | Jul 18th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
Sculpting: 16+
Create statues, creatures, or anything else your mind can imagine out of clay
Check Sculpting Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpting (Jun 9-Jul 14) | 16-101 | Sunday | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Jun 9th, 2024 | Jul 14th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
Open Pottery: 16+
Open studio is for students who are enrolled in the current session of pottery.
Check Open Pottery Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY MAKE UP DAY (May 21) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 21st, 2024 | May 21st, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jun 18) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 18th, 2024 | Jun 18th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (May 11) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | May 11th, 2024 | May 11th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (May 25) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | May 25th, 2024 | May 25th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 7 | Enroll | |
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (Jun 22) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 22nd, 2024 | Jun 22nd, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 5 | Enroll | |
| TUESDAY MAKE UP DAY (Apr 30) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Apr 30th, 2024 | Apr 30th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| TUESDAY MAKE UP DAY (May 28) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 28th, 2024 | May 28th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jun 25) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 25th, 2024 | Jun 25th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (May 4) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | May 4th, 2024 | May 4th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Jun 1) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 1st, 2024 | Jun 1st, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (May 7) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 7th, 2024 | May 7th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jun 4) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jun 4th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Jun 29) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 29th, 2024 | Jun 29th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (Jun 8) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 8th, 2024 | Jun 8th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (May 14) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 14th, 2024 | May 14th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jun 11) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 11th, 2024 | Jun 11th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (May 18) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | May 18th, 2024 | May 18th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 7 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Jun 15) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 15th, 2024 | Jun 15th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll |
All pottery & clay classes
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (May 18) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | May 18th, 2024 | May 18th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 7 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Jun 15) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 15th, 2024 | Jun 15th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Sculpting (Jun 9-Jul 14) | 16-101 | Sunday | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Jun 9th, 2024 | Jul 14th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| TUESDAY MAKE UP DAY (May 21) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 21st, 2024 | May 21st, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jun 18) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 18th, 2024 | Jun 18th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (May 11) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | May 11th, 2024 | May 11th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (May 25) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | May 25th, 2024 | May 25th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 7 | Enroll | |
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (Jun 22) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 22nd, 2024 | Jun 22nd, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 5 | Enroll | |
| TUESDAY MAKE UP DAY (Apr 30) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Apr 30th, 2024 | Apr 30th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| TUESDAY MAKE UP DAY (May 28) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 28th, 2024 | May 28th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Hand Building 101 (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jul 9th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Saturday Open Studio (May 4) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | May 4th, 2024 | May 4th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Jun 1) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 1st, 2024 | Jun 1st, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Tues. Evening Pottery (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jul 9th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Tuesday Open Studio (May 7) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 7th, 2024 | May 7th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jun 4) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 4th, 2024 | Jun 4th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| Thurs. Morning Pottery (Jun 6-Jul 18) | 16-101 | Thursday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Jun 6th, 2024 | Jul 18th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Saturday Open Studio (Jun 29) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 29th, 2024 | Jun 29th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (Jun 8) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jun 8th, 2024 | Jun 8th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Thurs. Evening Pottery (Jun 6-Jul 18) | 16-101 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jun 6th, 2024 | Jul 18th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Tuesday Open Studio (May 14) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 14th, 2024 | May 14th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jun 11) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 11th, 2024 | Jun 11th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jun 25) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 25th, 2024 | Jun 25th, 2024 | Feb 19th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll |
Suggest a Class!
Shape your Trails experience by proposing classes you’d love to see at Trails Park and Recreation District! We value your input and invite you to share your preferences for classes that cater to your unique interests and goals. While we can’t guarantee your idea will be added to our program catalog, we’ll definitely take your suggestion into consideration when creating future class schedules. Submit your class suggestions today using the form below and let’s build a recreation program that inspires everyone!
