Cartooning & Comics
Cartoon Your Favorite Character! (Grades K-2) or (Grades 1-3) ~ 5 weeks
Tuesdays, November 17-December 15, 4:30-6:00 pm (Grades K-2)
Saturdays, November 7-December 19, 9:00-10:30 am (No Class 11/28, 12/5) (Grades 1-3)
In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
Tuesdays, November 17-December 15, 4:30-6:00 pm (Grades K-2)
Saturdays, November 7-December 19, 9:00-10:30 am (No Class 11/28, 12/5) (Grades 1-3)
In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
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Cartooning: Characters & Comics (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 weeks
Saturdays, November 7-December 19, 10:45 am-12:15 pm (No Class 11/28, 12/5)
Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
Saturdays, November 7-December 19, 10:45 am-12:15 pm (No Class 11/28, 12/5)
Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
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Graphic Novel Studio (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 weeks
Tuesdays, November 17-December 15, 6:15-7:45 pm
In this creative class, kids will explore age-appropriate graphic novels and learn what makes them so fun to read – and to create! We’ll write our own stories, then bring them to life with colorful covers, splash pages and comic-style artwork. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
Tuesdays, November 17-December 15, 6:15-7:45 pm
In this creative class, kids will explore age-appropriate graphic novels and learn what makes them so fun to read – and to create! We’ll write our own stories, then bring them to life with colorful covers, splash pages and comic-style artwork. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
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Clay
Clay Play (Grades 2-4) or (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 weeks
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 4:30-6:00 pm (No Class 11/11, 11/25) (Grades 2-4)
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 6:15-7:45 pm (No Class 11/11, 11/25) (Grades 3-6)
In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries quickly into durable, play-ready miniatures. It’s a fun, creative way to turn imagination into something you can hold in your hand or decorate your room! Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 4:30-6:00 pm (No Class 11/11, 11/25) (Grades 2-4)
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 6:15-7:45 pm (No Class 11/11, 11/25) (Grades 3-6)
In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries quickly into durable, play-ready miniatures. It’s a fun, creative way to turn imagination into something you can hold in your hand or decorate your room! Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
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Drawing
Drawing Skills (Grades K-2) ~ 5 weeks
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 4:30-5:30 pm (No Class 11/11, 11/25)
In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney
Fee: $70 for Residents or $90 for Non-Residents
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 4:30-5:30 pm (No Class 11/11, 11/25)
In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney
Fee: $70 for Residents or $90 for Non-Residents
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Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games (Grades 1-3) ~ 5 weeks
Mondays, November 16-December 14, 4:30-6:00 pm
Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
Mondays, November 16-December 14, 4:30-6:00 pm
Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
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Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 weeks
Mondays, November 16-December 14, 6:15-7:45 pm
Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
Mondays, November 16-December 14, 6:15-7:45 pm
Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
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Character Fan Art (Grades 6-9) ~ 5 weeks
Tuesdays, October 6-November 3, 4:30-6:00 pm or
Tuesdays, November 17-December 15, 4:30-6:00 pm
Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
Tuesdays, October 6-November 3, 4:30-6:00 pm or
Tuesdays, November 17-December 15, 4:30-6:00 pm
Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux
Fee: $90 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
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Teen Drawing & Painting (Grades 5-9) ~ 5 weeks
Fridays, November 13-December 18, 4:30-6:00 pm (No Class 11/27)
This class begins with still life drawing and foundational skills such as shading, texture, proportion and perspective. Students will use charcoal, graphite and watercolor to draw. Later, they will translate those skills to canvas with acrylic painting. All levels are welcome. Instructor: Kristy Endriss
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
Fridays, November 13-December 18, 4:30-6:00 pm (No Class 11/27)
This class begins with still life drawing and foundational skills such as shading, texture, proportion and perspective. Students will use charcoal, graphite and watercolor to draw. Later, they will translate those skills to canvas with acrylic painting. All levels are welcome. Instructor: Kristy Endriss
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
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Homeschool Art
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Homeschool Art History (Ages 5-9) ~ 5 weeks
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 10:00-11:30 am (No Class 11/11, 11/25) Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and artmaking. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents |
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Mind*ish Crafting
Mind*ish Crafting (Grades 4-6) ~ 3 weeks
Mondays, October 19-November 2, 6:15-7:45 pm
Nurturing creativity and problem solving is more important than ever! Busy schedules and screens make it hard to build these skills. These hands-on, fun STEAM-based crafting classes focus on mindfulness, self-awareness and developing must-have skills for the future. Students will build confidence and creativity, develop problem solving skills and take home new creations every week. Instructor: Marcy Thomaswick
Fee: $75 for Residents or $95 for Non-Residents
Mondays, October 19-November 2, 6:15-7:45 pm
Nurturing creativity and problem solving is more important than ever! Busy schedules and screens make it hard to build these skills. These hands-on, fun STEAM-based crafting classes focus on mindfulness, self-awareness and developing must-have skills for the future. Students will build confidence and creativity, develop problem solving skills and take home new creations every week. Instructor: Marcy Thomaswick
Fee: $75 for Residents or $95 for Non-Residents
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Multi-Media
Art Explorers (Grades K-2) ~ 5 weeks
Mondays, November 16-December 14, 4:30-6:00 pm
Each week students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through various open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
Mondays, November 16-December 14, 4:30-6:00 pm
Each week students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through various open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
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Squishies & More! (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 weeks
Fridays, November 13-December 18, 4:30-6:00 pm (No Class 11/27)
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of popular DIY crafts! In this multi-media class, students will design and make their own custom squishies, handmade stickers, and cool fidget toys to take home. Join the fun, learn or improve crafting techniques, and master the trendiest handmade projects around! Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
Fridays, November 13-December 18, 4:30-6:00 pm (No Class 11/27)
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of popular DIY crafts! In this multi-media class, students will design and make their own custom squishies, handmade stickers, and cool fidget toys to take home. Join the fun, learn or improve crafting techniques, and master the trendiest handmade projects around! Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
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Multi-Media Mash-up! (Grades 4-8) ~ 5 weeks
Fridays, November 13-December 18, 6:15-7:45 pm (No Class 11/27)
This class is for students looking to experiment with today's trendiest maker projects. Participants will build 3D masks, assemble customized fabric prize ribbons, and design street-art-inspired graffiti fences. Through these hands-on challenges, students will be working with a variety of materials, expressing themselves as they expand their “creative toolboxes” through drawing, painting, building, and sewing. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
Fridays, November 13-December 18, 6:15-7:45 pm (No Class 11/27)
This class is for students looking to experiment with today's trendiest maker projects. Participants will build 3D masks, assemble customized fabric prize ribbons, and design street-art-inspired graffiti fences. Through these hands-on challenges, students will be working with a variety of materials, expressing themselves as they expand their “creative toolboxes” through drawing, painting, building, and sewing. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
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Preschool
Young Artists (Ages 3½-5) ~ 5 weeks
Saturdays, November 7-December 19, 9:30-10:30 am or 10:45-11:45 pm (No Class 11/28, 12/5)
In this playful art class, children will explore a variety of art materials while expressing their creativity. Each week a storybook will spark inspiration and guide their art-making. Young artists will enjoy discovering new ways to create art while building confidence and a love for art! Instructor: Kelley Cooney
Fee: $70 for Residents or $90 for Non-Residents
Saturdays, November 7-December 19, 9:30-10:30 am or 10:45-11:45 pm (No Class 11/28, 12/5)
In this playful art class, children will explore a variety of art materials while expressing their creativity. Each week a storybook will spark inspiration and guide their art-making. Young artists will enjoy discovering new ways to create art while building confidence and a love for art! Instructor: Kelley Cooney
Fee: $70 for Residents or $90 for Non-Residents
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Sewing
Sew Easy (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 weeks
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 4:30-6:00 pm (No Class 11/11, 11/25)
Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 4:30-6:00 pm (No Class 11/11, 11/25)
Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell
Fee: $100 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
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