Youth and Teen Programs
Mondays:
Now is the perfect time to learn to sew or enhance your skills on the sewing machine! Imagine all the amazing things you can create once you know how to sew. This class is perfect for beginners, so no experience is needed. We'll work on small, fun projects that will help you build the skills and confidence you need to bring your sewing ideas to life!
Recommended age: 13+
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Dates: Mondays
January 12, 2026
January 19, 2026
January 26, 2026
February 2, 2026
February 9, 2026
February 23, 2026
Instructor: Lea Necheles
Tuesdays:
Woodland Architecture is the perfect class for young builders eager to create their very own mystical magical habitats for gnomes, trolls, fairies etc. In this class, children will explore the fun of turning everyday objects into whimsical houses and enchanted creations. They'll learn to see the world in a whole new way, using their imaginations to design tiny worlds full of wonder.
Recommend age range: 5-11 years
Time: 4:00-5:00PM
Dates: Tuesdays
January 13, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 24, 2026
Instructor: Lea Necheles
This class is a great opportunity for emerging artists! We will explore a variety of subject matter, techniques and mediums. Participants will engage in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media projects in a supportive studio environment. It is the perfect class for those who want to push themselves artistically and make friends who love art!
Recommended age range: 9-13years
Time: 5:15PM-6:15PM
Dates: Tuesdays:
January 13, 2026
January 20,2026
January 27,2026
February 3,2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
Instructor: TBA
Painting for Teens and Adults: This session will explore different painting techniques in watercolor and acrylic. Participants will develop skills in both mediums and the necessary support to pursue their own ideas. It is a great opportunity to learn new methods while developing your unique voice as an artist.
Recommended age: 13+
Time: 6:30:PM-7:30PM
Dates:
January 13, 2026
January 20,2026
January 27,2026
February 3,2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
Instructor: Melissa Olson
Wednesdays:
In this fun and imaginative art class, kids will explore the magical world of dragons through a variety of art making techniques. Students will design their own dragons whether fierce, friendly, tiny, or giant—using a variety of materials such as paint, paper, collage items, clay, and recycled objects. They’ll experiment with drawing, painting, building, and textures while learning how to use shapes, lines, and patterns to bring their dragons to life in both 2D and 3D. This class encourages creativity, storytelling, and confidence as every child creates a one-of-a-kind dragon artwork and sculpture to take home.
Recommended age: 5-11 yrs
Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM
Dates: Wednesdays
January 14, 2026
January 21, 2026
January 28, 2026
January 4, 2026
January 11, 2026
January 25, 2026
Instructor: TBA
Drawing Intensive for Teens & Adults: This class will focus on basic drawing techniques such as shading, contour drawing and blending. Students will work with different types of drawing materials such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, as well as other media.
Recommended ages: 13+
Time: 5:15PM-6:15PM
Dates: Wednesdays
January 14, 2026
January 21, 2026
January 28, 2026
February 4, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 25, 2026
Instructor: TBA
Thursdays:
Participants will learn how to design and build your own original character (OC)! From idea to multi-view sketches to modeled sculpture, participants will leave with all the tools necessary to take their OC’s to the next level!
Recommended age : 8-13 years
Time:4:00PM-5:00PM
Dates:
Thursdays:
January 14, 2026
January 21, 2026
January 28, 2026
February 4, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 25, 2026
Instructor: Karla Castillo
Unleash your creativity and bring your imagination to life on a digital canvas! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will learn the basics of digital illustration using kid-friendly drawing software. We’ll explore how to sketch, color, and add special effects using tools like layers, brushes, and textures — all while creating cool characters, animals, and scenes from their imagination.
Recommended age range: 10+
Time: 5:15PM-6:15PM
Dates: Thursdays:
January 14, 2026
January 21, 2026
January 28, 2026
February 4, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 25, 2026
Instructor: Karla Castillo
Develop your own original character (OC) digitally! We will explore your OC’s backstory and environment through short, creative writing and translate that through illustration. Students will come to understand how to define key traits through visual details and create something unique! Students will also have the option to learn the basics of animation in this course using Procreate to make a full realized animated clip.
Recommended age: 13 +
Time: Time: 5:15PM-6:15PM
Dates:
Thursdays:
January 14, 2026
January 21, 2026
January 28, 2026
February 4, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 25, 2026
Instructor: Karla Castillo
Fridays:
Fridays Reserved for workshops and private lessons at this time.
Saturdays:
Join your friends at Art Center every Saturday, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for our Saturday Morning Makers! This is a relaxed art experience for young artists. We provide a wide variety of materials and a different theme each week for inspiration. All you need to do is show up and have fun creating!
Recommended age range: 5-11 yrs
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Dates: Saturdays:
January 17, 2026
January 24, 2026
January 31, 2026
February 7, 2026
February 14, 2026
February 28, 2026
Instructor: Melissa Olson