Starting early from mud pies to sand castles, kids have a connection with clay. We will explore shape, texture and form molded from earth. This course will allow students to develop their connection to clay through exploration of various hand-building techniques. Students will create and glaze finish ceramic work that is functional, sculptural or both. Supplies are included.

With the popularity of our Pee Wee Picasso classes we thought the next age group deserved their own fun art class. Just like the Pee Wees, Growing van Goghs will explore different art mediums and projects in these one and a half hour classes. Something new will be taught at each class. Supplies are included.

Join this fun drawing class where students explore many different drawing techniques using pencils, markers, charcoal, pastels and more. Each student will tackle compositional challenges, themes and be encouraged to develop their own style. Both new and continuing students are welcome. Supplies are included.

Give your child this unique opportunity to work with professional artist, Eriks Johnson, and learn new techniques for expressing ideas on paper. Students will work with charcoal and graphite and be introduced to the techniques of perspective, value and line. A range of subjects will be drawn including still life and portraiture. Supplies are included.

Imagine a world under the sea and create unique clay sculptures to reflect the elements of your own personal seascape. From seashells to sea anemones, students will use the basic hand-building techniques to create sculpture inspired by the ocean and its inhabitants.

Working in the museum galleries, students will learn painting techniques using the MWA’s Carl von Marr collection as visual resources. Students will create preliminary drawings and learn how to transfer this work to canvas and begin a painting.

Learn a variety of techniques for making monoprints, a printmaking style that includes all the different ways of pressing a one-of-a-kind image onto paper. Make greeting cards, signs for your room, posters and more by squishing ink between surfaces in several different ways.

What is more transformative than putting on a mask of your own making? Students will build molds out of clay, paper mache and painted decoration. Students will be encouraged to pick a subject for their masks that has special significance to them. Class will conclude with a Mask Parade on the museum grounds. Supplies are included.

Mosaic art is a fun way to make a 2-D piece of art that’s technique has been in use for over 4,000 years. Come and introduce yourself to the art of tile mosaics. Students will make up their own designs and create unique tiles using clay. These tiles will be assembled into a mosaic. Students will be encouraged to share the completed mosaics and hang them up at home for all of the family to see.

Wear what you make! Students will design and print 2 different t-shirts with a variety of screenprinting techniques while learning about the printing process. Supplies are included.

In this class students will be exposed to several contemporary art making strategies, from installation to Abstract Expressionism. Students will build 3-D constructions, make paintings, sculptures and mobiles.

New and experienced middle school-aged artists are invited to learn the basics of making pottery—including clay preparation, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. Learn to form several basic shapes and the fundamentals of creating pottery. Supplies are included.

This ART CAMP Course is $20 public / $10 MWA members per class session or $50 public / $35 MWA members for the full five days! Pick and chose select classes or sign up for the whole week and receive big savings and a full week of great art for your child!

Sketching on Paper
Monday, July 12
Instructor: Steve Ohlrich

Oragami Outrageousness
Tuesday, July 13
Instructor: Jeanne Azoff

Create Handmade Paper
Wednesday, July 14
Instructor: Tiffany Knopow

Book Designs
Thursday, July 15
Instructor: Sharon Giesfeldt Van Ruiswyk

Printmaking Party
Friday, July 16
Instructor: Tiffany Knopow

What is your story and how do you translate it into art? Through a variety of mediums, students will explore approaches to finding personal stories translated into visual art. All skill levels welcome. A materials list will be mailed with class confirmation.

Ever wished you could capture the shine of satin or the rough wrinkles of linen? Learn how to render fabrics in a realistic manner by viewing different folds and practicing them as the main subject. The seven drapery folds identified during the Renaissance will be reviewed and practiced. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

Students will work from a live clothed model on an extended pose. Students will learn drawing skills to create a likeness of the sitter and learn how to apply the working material by using various drawing tools. The class is open to the beginner as well as advanced artist. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

Students will strengthen their understanding of color mixing and theory while improving their skills in painting the three dimensional world and expanding their ability to manipulate acrylic paint. Classroom discussion will explore the creation of composition, the work of significant artists, as well as art theory. All skill levels welcome. A materials list will be mailed with class confirmation.