Fall Classes for Kids
Please scroll down this page to see the complete list of Fall classes for kids.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Did you notice a change in the fee for your class? To simplify our accounting and recordkeeping, we no longer charge separate studio and materials fees. The total price for your class did not increase but it might look like it did. In fact, the class will actually cost less if you are a member since we are now discounting the studio and materials fees in addition to the tuition discount. We will continue to charge the model fees separately.

10% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST-TIME STUDENTS:
First-time students save 10% off the price of a class when they register for their first class at the Art Center. Discount does not apply toward Transportation, Firing, New Student Material, or Model fees; Summer Arts Camp; Birthday Parties; subsidized classes, and cannot be combined with any other offer.
Call 952.473.7361, ext. 16, if you have questions or to register for a class.
Email a question: registration@minnetonkaarts.org

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Jump to these classes:
ART FOR 2'S: AGES 20-36 MONTHS WITH AN ADULT
DISCOVERING ART TOGETHER: AGES 3-4 WITH AN ADULT
SHAPES, COLORS & TEXTURES: AGES 3-4 WITH AN ADULT
ART & LITERATURE: KIDS AGES 5-7
CERAMIC SCULPTURE: KIDS AGES 5-7
3-DIMENSIONAL BOOKS: KIDS AGES 5-7
YOUTH DRAWING: KIDS AGES 6-10
THROWING TOGETHER: AGES 8-ADULT
MULTI-MEDIA COMICS: KIDS AGES 8-12
YOUTH PAINTING: KIDS AGES 8-12
HARRY POTTERY: KIDS AGES 8-12

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ART FOR 2'S: AGES 20-36 MONTHS WITH AN ADULT
Instructor: Gail Katz-James
Skill Level: All

Create fun art while focusing on processes and exploration! Class lessons will challenge children and their senses of sight, touch and hearing, as well as work on their verbal skills. Young artists will learn basic art concepts such as color, line, and balance, while developing small motor skills and creative thought. All materials provided through class fees.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 20-36 mo.

A000
Mondays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 4
(4 sessions) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$40 Members / $44 Non-members

B000
Mondays, Nov. 1 - Nov. 22
(4 sessions) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$40 Members / $44 Non-members

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DISCOVERING ART TOGETHER: AGES 3-4 WITH AN ADULT
Instructor: Gail Katz-James
Skill Level: All

This class encourages artistic exploration through several different 2- and 3-dimensional art projects. While still working on verbal skills and using the senses, the class will delve a bit deeper into art terminology and concepts. All materials provided through class fees.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 3 - 4

A002
Mondays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 4
(4 sessions) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$40 Members / $44 Non-members

B002
Mondays, Nov. 1 - Nov. 22
(4 sessions) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$40 Members / $44 Non-members

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SHAPES, COLORS & TEXTURES: AGES 3-4 WITH AN ADULT
Instructor: Gail Katz-James
Skill Level: All

This class will explore basic arts concepts through the use of shapes, colors and textures while encouraging creative expression through several different 2- and 3-dimensional art projects. Class projects will encourage and develop verbal skills, fine motor skills, creativity and using the senses. All materials provided through class fees.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 3 - 4

A004
Mondays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 4
(4 sessions) 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$40 Members / $44 Non-members

B004
Mondays, Nov. 1 - Nov. 22
(4 sessions) 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$40 Members / $44 Non-members

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ART & LITERATURE: KIDS AGES 5-7
Instructor: Art Center Faculty
Skill Level: All

This class is a great choice for kids who like to read, be read to and create art! Every class students will be read a popular children’s story to use as inspiration for art projects and processes. Art instructors will talk about the book’s themes, meaning, illustrations and authors. Kids will use this information to create teacher directed art pieces in response to what they’ve seen and heard. Class project examples include; Dr. Seuss-inspired mixed-media images, Eric Carle-inspired collage paintings and Mercer Mayer-inspired animal line drawings. Basic drawing, painting, collage and printmaking techniques will be covered.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 5 - 7

A081
Saturdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9
(4 sessions) 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$72 Members / $80 Non-members

B081
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 4
No Class November 27
(4 sessions) 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$72 Members / $80 Non-members

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CERAMIC SCULPTURE: KIDS AGES 5-7
Instructor: Art Center Faculty
Skill Level: All

Using basic handbuilding ceramic techniques students will create a variety of functional and decorative sculptures. Projects will either be painted or glaze fired. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked-up 2-3 weeks after the last class day.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 5 - 7

A164
Saturdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9
(4 sessions) 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$90 Members / $100 Non-members

B164
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 4
No Class November 27
(4 sessions) 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$90 Members / $100 Non-members

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3-DIMENSIONAL BOOKS: KIDS AGES 5-7
Instructor: Art Center Faculty
Skill Level: All

Do you think that books are simply flat white pages with words? Well, get ready to view books in a whole new way! In this class students will create dazzling 3-dimensional art books with pockets, pop-up images, folds, scrolls and moveable parts. Images in our books will be created with; drawing, painting, printmaking, collaging and transfer visual arts techniques. You’ve never seen books like these!
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 5 - 7

A233
Saturdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9
(4 sessions) 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$72 Members / $80 Non-members

B233
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 4
No Class November 27
(4 sessions) 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$72 Members / $80 Non-members

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YOUTH DRAWING: KIDS AGES 6-10
Instructor: Dorothy Odland
Skill Level: All

Learning to draw is learning to see! Develop basic drawing skills – line quality, surface texture and shading techniques will all be covered. Personal expression will be emphasized. Bring a 14" x 17" sketchbook, 2B drawing pencils and a pink pearl eraser to the first class meeting.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 6 - 10

A473
Saturdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 30
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$97 Members / $108 Non-members

B473
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 18
(7 sessions) 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$85 Members / $95 Non-members

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THROWING TOGETHER: AGES 8-ADULT
Instructor: Craig Arndt
Skill Level: All

This is a great introductory class for people of all ages who want to learn about wheel thrown ceramics. It’s also a great way for adults and children to spend time together creating and collaborating. Students will learn to make basic cylinders, bowls, plates and more. Discussions on how to modify, embellish and glaze pots will also be covered. Participation in this class does not include the use of open studio time. Participants will need to purchase clay and firing fees in addition to the class fee. Bring a towel and dress for mess!
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 8 to Adult

A160
Saturdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 30
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$198 Members / $220 Non-members

B160
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 18
(7 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$173 Members / $193 Non-members

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MULTI-MEDIA COMICS: KIDS AGES 8-12
Instructor: Brittany Howe
Skill Level: All

Think comics are only created with India ink? Think again. This course will explore the wide range of media used to create comics. We will be trying out watercolor, India / colored ink, scratchboard, colored pencil and other media to create different styles, as well as exploring how this changes mood within the stories. No comic experience necessary.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 8 - 12

A127
Saturdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9
(4 sessions) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$72 Members / $80 Non-members

B127
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 4
No Class November 27
(4 sessions) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$72 Members / $80 Non-members

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YOUTH PAINTING: KIDS AGES 8-12
Instructor: Britt Howe
Skill Level: All

This class will teach students specific painting techniques with watercolor, tempera and acrylic paints. Sanding, scraping, blending, dry-brushing, wet-on-wet washes, modifiers, collage techniques and multi-media painting techniques are skills that will be covered. Subject matter will consist of still lives, landscapes, portraits, animals and abstract images. Students will paint on paper and canvas board. No previous painting experience necessary.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 8 - 12

A197
Saturdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9
(4 sessions) 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$72 Members / $80 Non-members

B197
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 4
No Class November 27
(4 sessions) 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$72 Members / $80 Non-members

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HARRY POTTERY: KIDS AGES 8-12
Instructor: Art Center Faculty
Skill Level: All

Do you love the fantastic world of Harry Potter? We do! In this ceramic hand building class we will create mythical creatures, wonderful wizard, and castles made for kings. Bring your imagination, images and stories of your favorite Harry Potter characters or some of your own fabled creatures and be ready to create. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked-up two weeks after the last class day.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 8 - 12

A131
Saturdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9
(4 sessions) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$93 Members / $103 Non-Members

B131
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 4
No Class November 27
(4 sessions) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$93 Members / $103 Non-Members

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KIDS FACULTY

Craig Arndt
B.A., Visual Arts at North Dakota State University. He is the Sculpture Teacher at the Perpich Center for Arts in Education where his has taught in several art content areas, including painting, ceramics, media, and methods of printing. Currently, he is completing his Masters of Arts in Education at Augsburg College. A working artist who has sold his work privately, continues to exhibit, and participants in art festivals.

Elspeth Carlstrom
Received her Bachelor of Fine Art in painting from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is a practicing artist whose work focuses on printmaking, collage and mixed-media art. Elspeth exhibits her work around the state.

Brittany Howe
Is an illustrator / sequential artist living in Plymouth, Minnesota. She received her B.F.A. in Sequential Art at The Savannah College of Art and Design, and thrives on illustrating comics and books involving animals, adventure and fantasy.

Gail Katz-James
Gail is an artist who works primarily with found objects and hardware to construct wall sculptures. She earned an M.F.A. in Textile Arts at UC Davis in 1996. She has been a juror for the Edina Art Fair and is a representative for Minnesota to the Surface Design Association. She is exhibiting this summer in “Nothing New: Fiber Art from Recycled Materials” at the Textile Center in Minneapolis.

Ernest L. Miller Jr.
B.A. in Three-Dimensional Studio Art, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL. A ceramicist and sculptor, he has extensive experience teaching adults and children in Minnesota and Illinois. An exhibitor and award winner in many juried shows, his work is widely collected.
http://www.ernestmiller.com

Dorothy Odland
M.F.A. and B.F.A., University of Minnesota. Exhibitor, award winner and show juror. Gallery lecturer for 22 years at Walker Art Center. Founding member and mentor with W.A.R.M. (Women’s Art Registry of Minnesota). Her work is in many corporate and private ­collections.

Frank Picos
Associate in Applied Science degree in Construction Technology, New York City Community College. Part-time artist, teaching assistant and student with focus on stone carving and bronze casting. Member of Society of Minnesota Sculptors.