Preschool Art
Preschoolers benefit from visual arts as they develop fine motor skills, language, problem-solving, and creative thinking through the exploration of various artistic materials and techniques! Don't see the class you were hoping for? Email us and we will work with you to create your very own one-of-a-kind program!
Open Art Studio (All Ages!)
EVERY* Friday, August-May, 10am-12pm
Let's get creative! Join us as we explore new and exciting materials each week through a TAB Environment (Teaching for Artistic Behavior). This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Cost is $3 per participant with all materials provided.
If participant is under 13, a parent or guardian must be present at all times.
If you have a large group planning to attend, a quick email would be greatly appreciated! Field trips are welcome to attend!
*Excludes holiday closings
Open Art Studio (All Ages) Special Dates!
Saturday, May 11, 10am-4pm
Saturday, June 15, 10am-4pm
Saturday, July 13, 10am-4pm
Saturday, August 10, 10am-4pm
Clay Creations (Ages 3-6)
Teaching Artist: Angie Yang
Young children are naturally inclined to poke and prod at the smooth and malleable qualities of clay. This program invites your child to engage in his or her curiosity and imagination while working with a teaching artist to learn basic, introductory ceramics concepts. This program is taught with a process approach in order to instill positive self-esteem in your child. Prografee includes glazing and firing for a final keepsake to take home. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join this class.
Register: April Session
Register: June Session
Register: July Session
Mini Michelangelos Camp (Ages 4-7)
Teaching Artist: Devin Graham
Learn the many talents of Michelangelo and other High Renaissance artists as you sculpt, paint, and design. You will learn realism, perspective, and…wait…what in the world does chiaroscuro mean anyway? Snack and water bottle required. Wear clothes that can get messy. This program takes place at the Prairie Village Community Center.
Register: June Session Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28
Register: July Session Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2
Petite Picassos* (Ages 3-6)
Teaching Artist: Meredith Lucius & Allison Bowman
This program has shifted to a drop-in program. Stop by the front desk on the last Tuesday of every month, get checked in, and show your receipt for the $5 fee to the Teaching Artist! It is that easy!
On the final Tuesday of every month, join a teaching artist in the art studio as you read a book, look at art work and create a thematic work of art! Parents are welcome and encouraged to join this class.
*This program also takes place at Mill Creek Activity Center
STEAM Sculptural Saturdays (Ages 2-6)
Teaching Artist: Dani Tuttle
On the second Saturday of each month, explore three-dimensional art through STEAM. Adult and child work together to create a one-of-a-kind sculpture with balance, unity, and movement! Different materials are explored each month. Parents are encouraged to join this class.