If you are planning to play in the museum before or after your class, don’t forget to sign-up for a visit time here! Capacity limitations are still in place due to COVID-19 and class registration does not reserve a time slot.
May
/June
Ages 3-10 (unless otherwise noted)
See class listings for pricing
Class cost not included in museum admission
See class listings for pricing
Class cost not included in museum admission
Welcome to the Clubhouse Art Studio, a place for learning, self-expression and fun! In Art Studio classes, led by our Art Education Coordinator, children will learn a range of art skills and techniques and have the chance to explore a multitude of media including painting, ceramics, printmaking and more. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Paper City
To kick off May art classes we will be starting by learning about an artist named Zaha Hadid who was a well-known architect. We will look at her work and then use it as our inspiration to create our own paper city.
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.
Wednesday, May 4
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Colorful House
Did you know that an architect most likely designed your house! Well today you get to design your own house from the colors all the way to the shapes and decorations.
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.
Friday, May 6
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mobile Sculpture
To add to our sculpture projects this month we will check out another sculpture artist named Alexander Calder. Alexander Calder was an American sculptor known for his innovative mobiles which we will discuss in this class as well as create our own version.
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.
Wednesday, May 11
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watercolor Painting
Today we will learn about one of my favorite American architects, Frank Gehry. This designer has created some unique and famous buildings in the US. We will create a watercolor painting design based on his real-life buildings, but ours will have a colorful twist!
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.
Wednesday, May 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3D Sculpture
With this sculpture project we will learn about shapes and explore 3D art. We’ll use our imagination and creative ingenuity to use our shapes in interesting ways and make a truly unique piece.
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.
Friday, May 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pipe Cleaner Sculpture
For this sculpture we will be using pipe cleaners, foam and beads. This sculpture will allow us to incorporate the shapes we see every day into a creative work of art!
Click here to sign-up using our new registration page!
Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.
Wednesday, May 25
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All ages
Drop in during scheduled hours
Included in daily admission; free for members
Drop in during scheduled hours
Included in daily admission; free for members
During Open Art times, children have the chance to explore different art workspaces, from simple planned projects to drawing with pastels or making a beautiful watercolor painting. This is the place for kids to let their imaginations run wild. Want to try a new media? Miss Gabby will always be in the room to help while showing new, exciting demos on how to make more unique artwork!
Open Art
Monday, May 2
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 4
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, May 6
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, May 9
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 11
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, May 13
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, May 16
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 18
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, May 20
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, May 23
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 25
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, May 27
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, May 30
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
For ages 2-6 with an adult
Included with daily museum admission
Free for members
Included with daily museum admission
Free for members
Listen to a story in the Clubhouse! Space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged! Younger and older siblings are welcome, but please register every child attending for our head count! Walk-ins will be accepted until session is full.
How to Raise a Mom
By Jean Reagan
In honor of Mother’s Day, May 8, we will hear a story written from a child’s view that gives tips on how to raise a happy, healthy mom.
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Tuesday, May 3
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Little Cloud
By Eric Carle
Clouds drift across the bright blue sky- all except one. “Little Cloud” trails behind. He is busy changing shapes to become a zooming airplane, a fluffy sheep, and even a clown with a funny hat. It sure is fun to gaze at the clouds and see pictures in the sky.
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Tuesday, May 10
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Mouse Paint
By Ellen Stoll Walsh
Three white mice find three jars of paint- red, blue, and yellow. They jump in and out, dance in the puddles, and discover some amazing things-like green…and orange…and purple. Explore color mixing in this class about color.
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Tuesday, May 24
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
The Surprise Garden
By Zoe Hall
We’re planting seeds for a surprise garden. Can you guess what will grow?” When all the food in their garden ripens, the children have a garden party to eat all of the delicious produce they have grown.
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Tuesday, May 31
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM