Visual Arts

Sun-Sational (Ages 4-8)

Sunny, funny seasonal crafts to make you smile! Nature, colorful creations, indoor/outdoor decor; things that wiggle, giggle and squiggle, splash and garden and much more! The only all-inclusive art and craft class for the young ones!

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Painting Masterpieces (Ages 6-12)

Get ready to unleash your child’s inner artist in this action-packed, four-day painting workshop! Designed for young creatives, this class provides a fun, supportive, and stimulating environment to explore the wonderful world of color and brushstrokes. Over the course of four days, students will experiment with different painting mediums and techniques, transforming blank canvases into vibrant masterpieces.

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Mixed Media/Printmaking Workshop (Suggested Ages 11-16)

Looking for a fun and creative hobby to explore this summer? Printmaking is an exciting new medium where the possibilities are endless! In this weekly workshop, we’ll explore different types of printmaking, including screen printing, linocut/block printing and more. Please note that some techniques involve the use of sharp tools. Once you know the basics, you can print as many copies of your artwork as you like to give out to friends and family, or create custom t-shirts or bags!

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Drawing and Painting (Ages 18+)

Learn to draw with confidence in this step by step program. Drawing is the cornerstone of all types of art. We will work with graphite, charcoal, conte, pastel and ink pens. Through direct observations of specimens or reference photos learn the concepts of line, space, form, value, dimensionality and expression. This class is for all levels of experience.
Instructor Leslie Menarik

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Oil or Acrylic Painting Studio Time (Ages 18+)

Come join us to get creative, relax and enjoy the art of painting. All skills levels are welcome from beginners to more experienced artists. Explore the concepts of form, value, composition, and brushwork techniques. Reference photos are supplied or bring your own.
Instructor Leslie Menarik

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Watercolor for Adults (Ages 18+)

Explore your own artistic style with watercolor for all levels, from beginners to experienced artists. We will explore techniques in color mixing, brushstrokes, glazing and control. Join us to explore different projects and grow together in this supportive environment. There will be class projects and reference photos supplied or use your own.
Instructor Leslie Menarik

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Fabulous Fathers (Ages 1-6 with Adult) – Monday, June 8 | 9:30-10:45 AM
How about a quality homemade gift for Dad? We’ll craft a personalized picture frame, a father’s day card and more! Celebrate the dads, uncles, grandpas, papas, or any great guys in your life! Adults are included at no charge. Register each child.

Recycled Room Diorama (Ages 7-12) – Thursday, June 11 | 12:30-3:00 PM
Turn trash into treasured art in this fun new class! We’ll create a custom diorama of a room of your choice using a wide variety or unique recycled materials. Have a vision of your dream bedroom? the perfect home library? Use your imagination to bring your designer dreams to life!

Princess Tea Party (Ages 5-10) – Wednesday, June 17 | 1:00-3:00 PM
Spend a magical afternoon full of sparkle and shine at the Studio! Design royal accessories fit for a princess, make mermaid treasure crafts or bring unicorns to life using paint, glitter and more. Perfect for fairy-tale lovers, this class is sure to ignite your imagination and creativity. Join us for glitter-filled adventure you won’t forget!

Beginner Embroidery (Suggested Ages 7-12) – Friday, June 19 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Yarn embroidery is a safe and easy introduction to fiber arts! We will use plastic needles and burlap to create a custom stitched work of art. A fun project for beginners and experienced sewers alike!

Create With Me (Ages 2-5 with Adult) – Saturday, June 20 & Saturday, July 18 | 9:30-10:45 AM
This popular program returns and is a chance for you and your child to work together at your own creative pace. Class combines a variety of media with unique and imaginative art and crafts projects. A wonderful chance to share quality time with your budding artist! Fun projects geared for summer! Register each child please, adults are included at no charge.

Summer Puppet Escapade (Ages 7-12) – Friday, June 26 | 9:30 AM-2:00 PM
Lights, Camera, Actions! Get ready to craft two amazing puppet friends and a mini fold out theatre. You will leave with everything you need to put on a show!

Celebrate Our States (Ages 5-11) – Monday, June 29 | 9:30-11:30 AM
Hooray for the USA! Celebrate the 4th with indoor/outdoor decorations and patriotic projects for all! Think stars and stripes, fireworks, American Flags, Uncle Sam and three cheers for the red, white and blue!

Studio Sime Time (Ages 6-12) – Monday, June 29 | 1:00-3:30 PM
Explore the art of making a variety of slime, while having ooey, gooey slimy fun! We’ll master making a mess, learn some pretty cool art, even science stuff, and have so much fon doing it! Please dress for the mess.

Golden: A “Kpop Demon Hunters” Workshop (Ages 7-12) – Friday, July 17 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Unleash your inner idol and your inner demon slayer in this exciting morning workshop inspired by the hit movie “KPop Demon Hunters”! Get crafty with projects pulled straight from the world of the Huntr/x and Saja Boys, and sing along to all your favorite songs from the movie. Restore the Golden Honmoon just like Rumi, Mira and Zoey!

Super Mario Galaxy Studio (Ages 5-12) – Friday, July 31 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
WAHOO! Super Mario Galaxy themed projects will include a drawing tutorial of a cartoon character, fun with colorful air dry clay and more. Make a gamer friend and take home some trinkets you’ll keep for years to come!

Tie Dye (Ages 5-12) – Friday, July 17 | 1:00-3:30 PM
The summer isn’t complete without tie dye fun! Taste the rainbow in this single-day workshop and tie dye your choice of t-shirts and other cloth items. With vibrant colors and endless possibilities, it’s the perfect way to express your style while making lasting memories with your friends. Don’t miss out on the colorful fun!

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Sip and Paint (Ages 21+) – Wednesday, July 15 | 6:00-8:00 PM

Uncork your creativity. This is the perfect evening out for artists of all levels – whether you’re a seasoned painter or just want a night out with friends or your partner. Join us for a relaxed, guided painting session where you’ll create your own masterpiece to take home. We provide all the necessary supplies and one drink ticket (valid for a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage).

Please note: This class takes place at Friendship Park Conservatory

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Make this year’s birthday colorful, creative and completely stress-free! At the Art Studio, parties are led by experienced studio staff who will lead and assist throughout the entirety of the party. We provide all the supplies, setup, and cleanup so you can relax and enjoy the celebration!

Party Details:
-2 hours
-Ages 5-14
-Min. 8, Max. 20 children
-2 projects per child (Slime Party: 2 slimes per child)
-Party times: 10 AM-12 PM or 1-3 PM (Saturdays) and 1-3 PM (Sundays)
-All art supplies included
-Tablecloths, plates & napkins provided in color of your choice
-Treats can be served during the last 20 minutes (cake/cupcakes/water/juice boxes only)
-$50 non-refundable deposit required
-Credit card required on your WebStore account for remaining party balance

Party Pricing:
-Standard Projects: $25/person
-Specialty Projects (custom ideas or themes): $28/person
-Slime Party: $30/person

Call the Art Studio for details and to book 847-342-0573.