Tag Archive for: Ages 9-12

Explore the Ancient World
Wednesday, 6:00pm
July 8 – July 29 | Ages 9-12

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class Description:

In this class for 9-12 year olds, students will explore ancient cultures through their art! Learn about the myths that inspired Greek pottery, the mosaics of the Roman baths, the terracotta army of Qin dynasty China, and the elaborate masks of the ancient Mayans. Each class is equal parts history lesson and art project!

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn about the ancient world and how art is used by archeologists to understand the past.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with four unique art projects inspired by four different ancient civilizations: the Greeks, the Romans, Qin dynasty China, and the Mayans.

Instructor: Rebekah Trunnell

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Wildlife Hats
Tuesday, 6:00 pm
July 6 & July 13 | Ages 9-12

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In this fun and energetic 2-week workshop, students will design and create their own wildlife-inspired hat, there will be a few options, transforming a simple base into a unique animal character. Using felt, fabric, and mixed materials, students will explore how to build shapes, add dimension and layer details to represent features like ears, beaks, horns and textures.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn how to design and construct a wearable art piece by building shapes, layering materials and using creative details to represent animal features.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with a wearable wildlife hat that showcases their chosen animal and their creativity in design and construction.

Deadline to register by: July 2 

Instructor: Chase Carroll

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Sleepover-inspired Dreams: Glow & Create
Tuesday, 6:00 pm
July 21 & July 28 | Ages 9-12

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In this cozy, sleepover-inspired 2-week workshop, students will explore imagination and self-expression through glow-in-the-dark and mixed media art. The studio transforms into a relaxed, dimly lit space where students begin with a quick neon drawing warm-up before diving into a main project: creating a layered dream collage (moldboard). Using black paper, gel pens, fabric scraps and collage materials, students will experiment with texture, color and glowing effects to bring their ideas to life.

The session ends with a fun create your own “bedtime story”, where students make their own mini storybook to present their artwork and the imaginative worlds behind it. Students will leave with a one-of-a-kind glowing artwork and a deeper understanding of creative storytelling.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn how to use mixed media techniques to layer materials, create mood with color/ light and express imaginative ideas through visual storytelling.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with a unique glow-inspired mixed media artwork and a creative “story” behind their piece that reflects their imagination and personal expression.

Deadline to register by: July 17 

Instructor: Chase Carroll

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Enchanted Fairy Houses & Gardens
Thursday, 6:00 pm
June 11 | Ages 9-12

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In this imaginative, nature-inspired workshop, students will design and build their own enchanted fairy house or miniature garden using cardboard and even natural materials like sticks, grass, leaves, rocks and more. Beginning with a simple layout plan, students will explore environmental design as they construct small-scale structures and thoughtfully arrange their surroundings. They will then bring their scenes to life by adding decorative details, textures and creative elements that transform their project into a magical world.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn foundational skills in environmental design and creative problem-solving, and will leave with a unique fairy house or garden that reflects their imagination and personal style.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with a handcrafted fairy house or miniature garden that showcases their creativity and understanding of environmental design.

Deadline to register by: June 7 

Instructor: Chase Carroll

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Beginning Friendship Bracelets
Monday, 6:00 pm
June 22 | Ages 9-12

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This fun, one-day class introduces students to the colorful world of friendship bracelet making using embroidery floss. Perfect for beginners, students will learn the basics of knotting techniques to create classic patterns and simple designs they can customize with their favorite colors.

What You’ll Learn:

Through step-by-step guidance, participants will practice essential knots, pattern reading, and tips for keeping their bracelets neat and consistent. Along the way, they’ll explore color combinations and develop their own unique styles while making bracelets to share with friends or keep as personal keepsakes.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the class, each student will leave with a finished bracelet and the skills to continue crafting and experimenting on their own.

Deadline to register by: June 18 

Instructor: Lindsey Doerger

Supply List

All Supplies Included.