Ceramics

Want to learn to create with clay? CSMA provides a variety of opportunities for children and teens to learn ceramics! In CSMA’s Ceramics classes for ages 8-14 students learn a progression of techniques, from pinching and joining to slab rolling, beginning with basic skills.  

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Digital Art

Interested in exploring digital media or learning how to create your own illustrations, characters, photographs or animations? Students of all experience levels are welcome in CSMA’s digital arts classes.

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Drawing & Illustration

Love to draw, doodle or create your own characters? CSMA provides children and teens with engaging ways to build foundational skills in drawing and illustration! Students of all experience levels are welcome. Through project-based learning, inquiry and exploration, children and teens will progressively master new techniques using a variety of materials.

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Fabric & Fashion Arts

Interested in fashion? Want to design and create your own clothes? In CSMA’s Youth Fabric & Fashion Arts classes, students learn a progression of techniques, beginning with basic skills. All fabric and fashion arts classes include opportunities for students to create and complete original projects, accessories and garments.

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Mixed Media

Sometimes you can’t choose just one type of media! CSMA’s mixed media classes allow students to explore a range of 2D and 3D media including drawing, painting, clay, and sculpture.

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Painting

Love using color and experimenting with paint? CSMA’s painting classes allow students of all skill levels to explore media including watercolors, acrylics, tempera and more. Painting is also explored in many of our Mixed Media classes.

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Printmaking

Learn basic printmaking techniques to create fabulous works of original art!

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Workshops

Art workshops let students try out a new art experience with no long-term commitment. Each session brings a new selection of fun and creative single or multi-day workshops.

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Important info for all youth art classes

Currently, CSMA art classes are held in-person at Finn Center. Class schedules are subject to change. 

  • Ages: Students must meet age requirements indicated.
  • Class size: Maximum of 12 students per class (unless otherwise noted). Classes not meeting minimum registration will be canceled. CSMA reserves the right to cancel the course or to offer the class with an adjusted tuition-rate, length and/or number of class meetings.
  • Materials: All materials are supplied.
  • Dress: Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for movement, getting messy, and making art.
  • Calendar: Read our full art school semester calendar

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