Youth ARt Classes at Fuller Lodge art Center
Scholarships available! Contact Classes@laac-flac.org for more information on class and workshop scholarships for all ages.
Art Studio: Afterschool
Polymer Clay Play
When: January 8th 2025 3PM-6PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About: Unleash your inner artist in this fun and relaxing polymer clay class designed specifically kiddos! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced crafter, this class offers a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of polymer clay and create your own unique pieces. Learn the basics of working with this versatile medium—shaping, molding, and combining colors to craft jewelry, trinkets, mini sculptures, or decorative items.
Sustainable Fashion Workshop
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-6:30PM
January 7 - January 23
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $170 for the camp, $30 per drop in
About: Drop in for one session or join all 6! These workshops will be lead by Kaya Loy who is a college student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. We are excited to have her share her knowledge and experiences in the world of fashion.
When: Tues & Thursday 3:00-6:00PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $35/day
About: A dynamic and creative space designed for young artists in grades 1-6. In this hands-on workapace, students explore a variety of mediums—including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Each session is facilitated by a knowledgable staff member who will encourage them to express themselves and experiment with new media.
Art Studio: Teens
When: Tues & Thursday 4:00-6:00PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $20/day
About: This open art studio for teens is an opportunity for 7th-12th graders to express themselves through various art mediums. Students will have access to drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and so much more. There will not be an instructor leading a specific project, but there will be a facilitator to help students get started.
Mexican Bark Painting
When: January 16th 2025 3PM-6PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About: In this workshop, children will explore the history and significance of amates, discovering how these beautiful artworks tell stories and reflect the culture of Mexico. Kids will have the opportunity to create their own one-of-a-kind "bark" painting, using bright tempera paints to bring their imagination to life. Whether they choose to paint a colorful bird, a mythical creature, or abstract patterns, each child will take home a piece of art that is as unique as they are!
Art Studio: Homeschool
When: Wednesdays 10AM-Noon
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $24/day
About: A dynamic and creative space designed for young artists in grades 1-6. In this hands-on workapace, students explore a variety of mediums—including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Each session is facilitated by a knowledgable staff member who will encourage them to express themselves and experiment with new media.
O’Keefe Close Ups
When: February 20th 2025 10AM-Noon
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $30
About: In this class, we’ll learn how to create our own O'Keeffe-inspired close-up art. You’ll: Choose an object (a flower, leaf, or anything from nature!). Look at it closely, focusing on details like colors, shapes, and textures. Use paints, pastels, or colored pencils to zoom in on a single part of the object and make it the star of your artwork. Experiment with big, bold shapes and bright colors, just like O'Keeffe did.
Bean Mosaics
When: Wednesday, January 15, 3:00-6:00PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
This fun, hands-on art class is a super kid-friendly way to dive into the world of mosaics. Students will use an assortment of colorful beans, lentils, and popcorn kernels to design and create their own unique mosaic masterpieces. With a wide variety of textures and colors to choose from, kids will explore their creativity and practice fine motor skills as they carefully arrange their materials on a canvas or board.
Intro to Hand Sewing
When: Wednesday, January 15 through March 5
3:30-4:30PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $100
About:
This 8 week class just for elementary age kiddos will teach the basics of hand sewing. At the end of the class you will have sewn a mini stuffed animal that you design, and have a reference binder that you will be able to refer to for future projects.
Soap making
When: Wed, January 22
3:00-6:00PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
Join our hands-on glycerin soap making class for 1st-6th graders and learn to craft your very own bar of soap! Discover the basics, experiment with colors, essential oils, and natural additives, and create beautiful soaps for your own personal use or as thoughtful gift! Perfect for beginners—no experience needed, just bring your creativity!
paper mache treats
When: Wed, Jan 29, 2025 - Feb 5, 2025
3:00-6:00PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $90
About:
Make a tasty treat of your very own! In this 2 part class students will use news paper, tape, & cardboard to create a sculpture of a food of their choice. After the armature is built, students will use newspaper strips and liquid starch to paper mache their sculptures. The second session will allow for touch ups and painting.
pop up cards
When: Wed, Feb 12, 2025
3:00-6:00PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
In this fun and creative class, students will learn how to design and make their very own pop-up greeting cards! Perfect for 1st through 6th graders, the class will teach basic paper crafting techniques, from folding and cutting to adding special pop-up features that bring their designs to life. Kids will explore different themes—like birthdays, holidays, and special occasions—while developing their artistic skills. Each student will have the chance to create multiple cards, adding their own drawings, colors, and messages, while discovering the magic of making art that pops right off the page. By the end of the class, everyone will have their own set of unique, handmade cards to share with family and friends just in time for Valentines Day!
mixed media animals
When: Wed, Feb 19, 2025
3:00-6:00PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
In this exciting mixed media animal drawing class for 1st-6th graders, students will explore a variety of creative techniques to bring animals to life on paper. Using a combination of colored pencils, markers, pastels, and oil pastels, they'll learn how to sketch and color animals in both realistic and imaginative ways. With step-by-step instruction and lots of opportunities for personal creativity, students will leave with vibrant, one-of-a-kind animal portraits that showcase their growing artistic skills. Whether drawing a playful puppy or a majestic lion, kids will discover the joy of blending different materials to create dynamic, textured artworks.
Tshirt Making
When: Wed, Feb 26, 2025
3:00-6:00PM
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
Join our T-shirt Making Class to bring your ideas to life! Learn to design, paint, and press eye-catching T-shirts, perfect for beginners or those refining their skills. Unleash your creativity and express yourself through fashion!
