Art Classes for Children
Many of our galleries have reopened! Each class visits the CMA permanent collection every week and sees the special exhibition. Students can experiment with unusual materials.
Fall Classes
6 Saturdays, October 18–November 22. Most are offered morning and afternoon, 10:00–11:30 or 1:00–2:30.
Art for Parent and Child (age 3), mornings only
Four hands are always better than two! Parents and children work together to create images and objects inspired by the museum’s collection.
More Mini-Masters (ages 4–5)
Exploration, invention, and discovery are encouraged as younger children talk about art, and then work with a variety of materials. Students sharpen small motor and observational skills while having fun.
Shapes and Colors (ages 5–6)
Artists teach us how to use shapes and colors to create art. Young students try color-mixing experiments with paint and pastels. They create shapes from paper, cardboard, and clay.
By Wing or by Paw (ages 6–8)
Come visit our galleries and use your paws to make projects that can soar in the air, roar in the jungle, or skip the path of your imagination.
Learn How to Draw (ages 8–10)
Students learn to look carefully while practicing techniques of shading, line, shape, and texture. A little cartooning is included, too.
From Pencil to Plaster (ages 10–12)
Using art in our newly reopened 1916 galleries for inspiration, students experiment with drawing techniques, explore pattern and color through printmaking, and learn how to make simple cast sculptures.
Teen Drawing Workshop (ages 13–17), afternoons only
Sharpen drawing skills with pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink. Experiment with printmaking as well.
Claymation (ages 10 and up), mornings only
Learn how to create characters from armatures and artist’s clay and design background sets. Then use our editing equipment to produce stop-action animation. Special fee: $150, CMA members $125; supplies included. Bring your own digital camera. Limit 10. Advanced assignments for previous students.
Sae the Dates for Winter session!
6 Saturdays, January 10–February 14, morning or afternoon.
Jewelry making for Teens
Get Wired!
2 Sundays, November 2 and 9, 2:00–3:30
Learn how to use basic tools and techniques such as wire wrapping, chain making, and beadwork to create your own fun and unusual pin, necklace, bracelet, or earrings. $40. Open to ages 12–18. Limit 12; advance registration required.
Class Fees
Weekdays: $100 for Family-level CMA members, $120 for all others. Parent and Child class: $120 for CMA members, $140 for non-members.
Saturdays: $50 CMA members, $60 nonmembers. Parent and Child class $60 for CMA members, $70 nonmembers.
Class Size
For children ages 4–17, class size is limited to 25.
Parent and Child class is limited to 12 children and 12 adults.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are issued anytime before the beginning of the session. Refunds after the first class are considered on an individual basis.
Registration
Currently, Adult Studio and Children's art classes are not available for sale online. class registration has begun and you are trying to purchase one of these classes, please contact the museum box office directly.