Learn to draw a winter-themed tree with oil pastels.
February 7th
Tree Series: Famous Artist Tree
Explore the different styles and techniques famous artists used for trees in their masterpieces. Draw or paint a tree using the style of a famous artist!
February 14th
Tree Series: Ink Trees
Learn how to "draw" a tree using india ink and a straw!
February 21st
Tree Series: GIANT Trees
Learn about the trees of the Pacific Northwest and draw them using texture rubbings.
February 28th
MARCH
Textured and Layered Painting
Discover the illustrator Holly Welch and try her style of textured and layered paint and watercolor!
March 6th
Paint Like Kandinsky
Learn about the style of Kandinsky, a modern abstract painter, and try your hand at an abstract piece of artwork!
March 13th
Figure Painting
Here is your chance to paint a live model! Learn to capture a person on canvas much like the portraits master painters created before the invention of the camera!
March 20th
All Things Green
Explore mixing the many shades and tints of green, then choose a green object to paint!
March 27th
APRIL
Clay Animal Rattle
Make your own instrument from clay with a whimsical animal twist!
April 17th
Clay Lantern
Create a hanging candle-lantern with interesting cut-outs and funky wire hanger!
April 24th
MAY
Pottery Wheel FULL
Take a spin on the pottery wheel and see what you can make! This one is a little messy!
May 1st
Digital Photography
Learn to use a digital camera (cameras available) to explore the art of Timm Schneider, German photographer who uses plastic cartoon eyeballs to dress up ordinary objects!
May 8th
Junk Sculpture
Back by popular demand...create an object from a wide variety of junk items that would end up in the landfill! Bring along any items you can find around the house!
May 15th
Public Work of Art
Participate in creating a section of the JUNK FENCE being created around the property of M's School of Art! Junk donationa are still being accepted!
A great opportunity for kids to explore watercolors and acrylics, paint a still life or a self portrait, and study a famous artist’s techniques. All new projects!
Ages 5-7July 23rd-27th 9am-12pm$125
Ages 8-12 July 23rd-27th 2pm-5pm $125
Clay Campages 5-7 and 8-12
Pinch pots, coil pots, and slabs, oh my! This clay camp will keep everyone up to their elbows in hand-building projects! The younger potters will explore many types of clay (homemade play-doh, earthenware, and polymer), while the oldest potters will delve into more advanced forms and learn building and glazing techniques. **NEW** Everyone will have a chance to try the potter's wheel!!!
Ages 5-7 June 11th-15th 9am-12pm$125
Ages 8-12 June 11th-15th 2pm-5pm $125
Ages 5-7 August 6th-10th 9am-12pm$125
Ages 8-12 August 6th-10th 2pm-5pm $125
Drawing Camp ages 5-7 and 8-12
Students will learn a new drawing skill each day and acquire the ability to translate what they see onto paper. Lessons include learning about famous artists, linear perspective, still life, and self portraits using pencil, charcoal, pastels and more!
Ages 5-7 July 9th-13th 9am-12pm $125
Ages 8-12 July 9th-13th 2pm-5pm $125
Funky Art Camp ages 5-7 and 8-12
The possibilities are endless this week where sculptures are edible, junk from around the house becomes sculpture or mosaic, duct tape and recycled clothing transforms into fantastic functional art! Everyone will also help to create the "junk fence" being built around the school's yard!
Ages 5-7 June 18th-22nd 9am-12pm $125
Ages 8-12 June 18th-22nd 2pm-5pm $125
Ages 5-7 August 13th-16th 4 DAY CAMP9am-12pm $100
Ages 8-12August 13th-16th 4 DAY CAMP 2pm-5pm $100
Summer Day Camp
*Daily activities for week-long and half-day camps include art projects and a snack
*Price includes all materials and a daily snack
***50% deposit required at registration***
for week-long camps
Discounts for siblings and multiple camp registration
10% off additional camps and workshops
Fiber Art Camp ages 5-7 and 8-12
This is not your grandma’s quilting class! Explore the fun in fiber with projects involving tye-dye, weaving, beads, papermaking, sewing, embroidery, and felted wool! You’ll also design your own silkscreen and print it on a t-shirt or bandana!
Ages 5-7 June 25th-29th9am-12pm $125
Ages 8-12 June 25th-29th 2pm-5pm $125
Off -Site Programs
Sometimes it’s easier for the instructor to come to YOU! Most of the Fine Arts or Craft classes can be offered at alternative locations such as schools, churches, senior citizen centers, or even your home. Large groups up to 25 are easily accommodated for most projects. A travel fee of $20 may apply if the site is more than 5 miles from the downtown studio. Great for Boy and Girl Scout Troops, 4-H clubs, Red Hat clubs, stay-at-home mom groups, and more! Please call or email for more details.
Parties and Custom Classes
M’s School of Art would love to host your birthday/office/club party or create a custom art project for your group. Small groups are manageable on-site or we can travel to a site of your choice for large groups. Prices are based on whether an art project is provided and facilitated by M's School of Art, or supplied by the host and facilitiated by MSoA, or for room rental only. Please call or email for more information regarding your specific needs.
Open Studio
Need a place to be creative? Several quick and simple projects are available to get your creative juices flowing. Bring a project of your own to work on or use the time to finish projects from previous classes. New to a an art medium? Take a quick 4 session class, then work on your own during open studio! Many medium available: clay (handbuilding and wheel), painting, drawing, mosaics, polymer clay, felting, batik (call ahead), printmaking, and more!
Mondays 12pm-3pm
Wednesdays 12pm-3pm
Thursdays 12pm-3pm and 6pm-9pm
$5.00 per session
Additional supplies priced separately
Discounts
Several discounts are available for enrolling and paying for multiple classes at one time, enrolling siblings, and referring new students. Large group discounts also available. Look for special website discounts posted on the home page.
Sibling Discount: pay for one child in full, get 10% off the second, third child etc.
Multiple Classes: pay for one class in full, get 10% off each additional class
Referrals: refer 3 new students that attend a class valued at $55 or more, receive $55 credit to be applied to any class or camp offered within a year of 4th referral
Mini-art lessons for the homeschoolers are offered every Tuesday from 1:30pm-3:00pm for $9.00 each. Classes include clay projects, craft projects, and fine arts projects too! Sign up for just one at a time or get the package deal: enroll and pay for 4 classes at once and get the 5th free.
NEW!
WORKSHOPS ages 5-12
Not enough time to attend a whole week of camp? These 1/2 day workshops are perfect! Sign up for just one or add more as your schedule permits!
Polymer Clay Day
Super fun decorative and functional projects with colorful oven-baked clay!
Ages 5-12 July 2nd 2pm-5pm $25
Ages 5-12 July 19th 2pm-5pm $25
Digital Photography
Learn the basics of taking a creative digital photo! Take home prints of your work!
Ages 5-12 July 3rd 2pm-5pm $25
Ages 5-12 July 17th 2pm-5pm $25
Tye-Dye
Bring up to 3 new or previously worn white 100% cotton t-shirts, socks, sheets etc. and try many different patterns!(one white bandana provided)
Ages 5-12 July 5th 2pm-5pm $25
Ages 5-12 August 2nd 2pm-5pm $25
Batik Banner
Create beautiful designs on a large piece of fabric using wax and dye! Hang your banner anywhere!
Ages 5-12 July 6th 2pm-5pm $25
Ages 5-12 August 3rd 2pm-5pm $25
Exploring Printmaking
Learn to print an image using hand-made stamps, mono-prints, and silkscreen!
Ages 5-12 July 20th 2pm-5pm $25
Ages 5-12 July 30th 2pm-5pm $25
Junk Animal Sculpture
Don't let it go to waste! Make a funky animal sculpture from junk found in the recycling bin or the corners of the garage/toybox/backyard!
