From traditional art techniques like woodblock printing to trending contemporary craft like cold porcelain clay, explore a range of Southeast Asian artmaking across time. This class dives into historically important artwork and the skills behind them, with the opportunity for students to try each approach themselves. Students will use a range of mediums to make their own meaningful, inspired work while also learning about the cultural significance of the respective countries. All materials included. Dress for mess!

Draw inspiration from the galleries at Maguire Hall with teacher-guided museum tours followed by making art in the MacDonald Children’s Art Studio. Students will become creators and curators by constructing their own diorama of a miniature museum. Each class will be spent developing a different section of their mini museum, including making their own original small-scale artwork. Use a range of materials to design wallpaper, install flooring and build a sculpture garden. The final day of class will include creating admission tickets and brochures, then taking a tour of classmates’ museums. All materials included. Dress for mess!

Students will explore the sculpture gardens at Woodmere for inspiration to create vibrant 3D works using a variety of art materials. Using mediums such as clay, paper mache, cardboard, beads and wire, students will explore how to make kinetic art that moves, form with clay, and build exciting sculptures. Adding paint and vibrant colors will bring their sculptures to life and captivate every budding artist. All materials included. Dress for mess!

Calling all comic book creators! This is a unique opportunity for young artists and storytellers to dive into the exciting world of comic creation. Learn the ins and outs of script writing, character design, sketching, coloring, and shading! Students will transform their original ideas into fully realized comic strips and leave with the skills to further their passion. This class is not only about learning the artistic end, but also about fostering creativity, encouraging self-expression, and making lasting memories. All materials are included and no previous experience is required, just bring your imagination and be ready to have fun!

Calling all comic book creators! This is a unique opportunity for young artists and storytellers to dive into the exciting world of comic creation. Learn the ins and outs of script writing, character design, sketching, coloring, and shading! Students will transform their original ideas into fully realized comic strips and leave with the skills to further their passion. This class is not only about learning the artistic end, but also about fostering creativity, encouraging self-expression, and making lasting memories. All materials are included and no previous experience is required, just bring your imagination and be ready to have fun!

Students will combine their love for nature and art through teacher-guided explorations of the Sculpture Gardens, using these experiences as inspiration for their artmaking projects. Back in the studio, they will be inspired by nature’s wildlife, textures, shapes, patterns, and colors developing new artmaking skills. Students will create a variety of artworks rooted in the natural world with a range of materials such as clay, feathers, beads, paint, cardboard, felt and more! All materials included. Dress for mess!