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

 

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Class Name Age Group Days Time Start Date End Date Registration Start Open Spots Enroll
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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.

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

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.

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

Q: Do parents need to stay during the classes?

A: Parents are required to stay and participate in our Parent-Tot classes but may drop off children for other classes unless otherwise noted.

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.

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.

Q: What if my child has no prior art experience?

A: No experience is necessary! Our classes are tailored to all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced young artists.

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