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Expand your creativity by signing up for one of our visual arts education programs at the PMA.
Fall Registration Coming Soon!After School Art
Fall 2024: August 22 - December 12, 2024. (No Class on Thanksgiving)
Fall 2024 Registration opens in June!
Grades 2-6 every Thursday
3:30PM - 5:00PMDescription
In our semester-long studio art program, students will develop their artistic skills by engaging in all aspects of the creative process from planning, to concept, to creation. Each class will introduce emerging artists to a wide variety of 2D and 3D media, encouraging self expression through the development and practice of art and design fundamentals. Artists meet weekly in the PMA's art classroom to create both individual and collaborative art projects. Maximum of 12 students.
2024 - 2025 Program Cost
$240 for members,
$270 for non-members
*per semester
Scholarships are available for this program!
Now Accepting applications for Fall semester 2024.
Fall Deadline to Apply: Mon. August 5th by 11:59pm.
Mini Makers
Ages 4 - 6
Every Thursday
2:00PM - 3:00 P.M.
Offered in two 8-week terms, Fall and Spring
Fall Term 1 Registration Opens in June
FALL 2024 Term 1 Dates: August 22 - October 10.
FALL 2024 Term 2 Dates: October 17 - December 12. (No Class on Thanksgiving)
Description
In our Mini Makers program, young students will begin to develop creativity and hone fine motor skills by exploring a wide variety of art materials, engaging in different types of sensory and tactile experiences through the process of making art. In each class, students practice various exercises for improving dexterity while utilizing a range of fine motor skills. Encourages self-expression, developing artistic and creative skills that apply to every aspect of your mini maker's future.
This program meets weekly for 8-week terms in the PMA's art classroom. There are 2 terms in both the Fall and Spring seasons. Maximum of 9 students each term. There is an interactive family space just down the hall in close proximity to the classroom where parents can wait if desired. The end of each term culminates in an exhibition of selected artwork for parents and friends to view on the last session date.
Program Instructor: Marcia Wagner a.k.a. Ms. Messy
2024 - 2025 Program Cost
$85 for members,
$95 for non-members
*per 8-week term
Next Generation Homeschool
Meets once per week for 2 hours.
Tues. AM, ages 7-9: Group A: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tues. PM, ages 10+: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thurs. AM: Ages 7-9 Group B: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fall Term 1 Registration Opens in June!
Fall 2024 Term 1: August 20 & 22 - October 8 & 10.
Fall 2024 Term 2: October 15 & 17 - December 10 & 12.
Description
Make the art museum part of your homeschool studies! This program adheres to the National Visual Arts Standards and is designed to introduce students to a wide range of art materials, developing creativity and artistic skills. Focuses on the elements of art and principles of design while incorporating a variety of core subjects. Maximum of 12 students per group. The end of each term culminates in an exhibition of selected artwork for parents and friends to view on the last session date.
Program Instructor: Marcia Wagner a.k.a. Ms. Messy
2024 - 2025 Program Cost
$145 for members,
$170 for non-members
*per 8-week term
Art Academy for Autism
2024 Dates:
- June 22
- August 17
- September 21
- October 19
- November 16
- December 7
Ages 5-9 | Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 10-15 | Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ | NOW ON SATURDAY 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Description
Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for children and young adults on the autism spectrum. This monthly program on Saturdays, focuses on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Our art educators believe that self expression can help students build personal connections, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and learn a wide variety of artistic skills. Maximum of 8 students per group. There is no charge for students to attend, but pre-registration for each session is required.
Program Instructor: Allison Klingmann
Cost
No charge to participants.
