After School / Morning Art Programs for Youth aged 4-17 years old
All supplies included
Six Week Session: $133.40 Member / $145 Non-Member – JOIN TODAY!
Prorated 3 week Session: $69 Member / $75 Non-Member – JOIN TODAY!
Age(s): 4-17
Art Lab
YAP ART LAB is a hands-on art-making class for home-school, public, and private school students and now adults!
In this fun and innovative class students will explore a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, pottery, and 3-d design. Each project is developed to strengthen arts-based, inquiry-based, decision-making, autonomy, motor skills, and build the foundation skills. Lessons may also include yoga and fun games!
This class is a great introduction to art for new students, as well as an opportunity for students to continue building skills from previous sessions.
Clay Hand Building
Delve into the ancient art of clay hand building in this engaging youth art class. The six week course will cover fundamentals of pinch, slab, and coil construction techniques as well as glazing to add stunning finishes to your creations. This will be an exciting studio class for all interested in clay.
Mixed Media Art Journaling
Join our exciting mixed media art journaling class designed for ages 16+. Explore the world of printmaking, drawing, painting, collaging, and more as you unleash your creativity and learn to express yourself through a diverse range of artistic techniques. Create unique and captivating journal pages that reflect your personal vision and artistic style.
Art Journaling is a long-recognized practice within creative therapy approaches. It is used to reduce stress and encourage creativity, allowing the artist to express themselves without the pressure of a perfect result.
Saturday: Creating with Clay for Kids
Creating with clay for kids is offered as a monthly package, including two classes per month.
In this fun beginner hand building class, children will learn how to make their own masterpieces with coil, slab, and pinching techniques. Projects include 3-D creations such as bowls, vessels, boxes with lids, and sculptural pieces. Working with clay helps children develop problem-solving and fine motor skills, and encourages imagination, initiative, and curiosity.
Students will be using regular clay and glaze, and will also experiment with air dry and polymer clay. In this 2 class session, the first week students will make objects using regular clay, and they will be able to decorate and glaze the pieces in the second week.
This introduction into the process of ceramics requires firing pieces in the kiln, so the artworks may have to be picked up a week or two after the class. You will be informed by the instructor if you will need to pick up your finished pieces!
Saturday Morning Art Class
SMAC is a one day class offered every first and third Saturday of the month.
This fun workshop provides an option for friends and family to participate together in the art making process! The medium varies with each class making it a great opportunity to learn new skills with new materials. Great for all ages, groups and individuals looking to create with others and learn something new!
Youth Art Camps – Offered on Student Holidays
Each camp will include fun hands-on art activities. Participants will have the opportunity to explore different materials and learn new techniques. Teachers will offer projects with flexibility, allowing participants the opportunity to make self-directed artistic choices in specific mediums. Projects and guidelines are provided, but artistic freedom is encouraged!
2024 Fall Camps Offered:
- Labor Day September 2nd
- Native People’s Day October 14th
- Veteran’s Day November 11th
- Thanksgiving Week November 25th – 27th
- Winter Camp TBD
**Half Day camps open to ages 5-12
**Full Day camps open to ages 6-12
To see all the fun things we do in the Youth Art Program visit the YAP Facebook page.
Thank you to all those who voted for First City Art Center as Best Summer Camp in 2020, and runner-up in 2021!
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