Art Classes

Introduce your little artist to the world of painting through gallery visits and hands-on activities. Students will learn about the Museum’s most famous works of art and create their own masterpieces in the studio.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers for 1 child + 1 adult]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 10–11:30 am

Course Code: 23FYAS200
Session 2

Create a variety of works of art using mixed media and painting techniques. Students will look through the museum’s collection to see the wide variety of mixed media artwork to find inspiration for their own works of art.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 10 am–noon

Course Code: 23FYAS202
Session 2

Explore the big and small sculptures throughout the museum. From the miniature The Thinker by Auguste Rodin to the larger-than-life Jaume Plensa sculptures, students will learn exciting sculpture techniques with clay, model magic, and more!

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 10 am–noon

Course Code: 23FYAS204
Session 2

Explore the big and small sculptures throughout the museum. From the miniature The Thinker by Auguste Rodin to the larger-than-life Jaume Plensa sculptures, students will learn exciting sculpture techniques with clay, model magic, and more!

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 10 am–noon

Course Code: 23FYAS206
Session 2

Designed for beginners, learn about digital artmaking in this technology-based art class. Students will learn the basics of digital painting using laptops, and tablets.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 10 am–noon

Course Code: 23FYAS210
Session 2

Introduce your little artist to the world of painting through gallery visits and hands-on activities. Students will learn about the Museum’s most famous works of art and create their own masterpieces in the studio.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers for 1 child + 1 adult]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 1pm-2:30pm

Course Code: 23FYPS200
Session 2

Inspired by works in the Museum’s modern and contemporary collection, students in this class will create fluorescent and glow-in-the-dark art! From sculptures lit by blacklight to paintings that glow, learn all about how light—or lack of light—can impact the art-making process.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 1pm–3pm

Course Code: 23FYPS202
Session 2

Inspired by the exhibition Regift, this class will explore the history of the Museum and the museum founders Edward and Florence Libbey’s legacy through creating exciting art! Exploring printmaking, painting, and sculpture, students will create their own personalized book plates, architectural reproductions, sketches, and paintings. Connect with the dynamic history of TMA in a fun art class setting.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 1pm–3pm

Course Code: 23FYPS206
Session 2

Inspired by the exhibition Regift, this class will explore the history of the Museum and the museum founders Edward and Florence Libbey’s legacy through creating exciting art! Exploring printmaking, painting, and sculpture, students will create their own personalized book plates, architectural reproductions, sketches, and paintings. Connect with the dynamic history of TMA in a fun art class setting.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 1pm–3pm

Course Code: 23FYPS208
Session 2

Instructor: Kati Kleimola
This afternoon class will introduce students to the TMA collection through gallery activities and studio sessions. Students will work in a variety of different art-making techniques and mixed media through the weeks.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers; each additional child $50]
5 Thursdays beginning Oct. 19-Nov. 16, 1–3 pm

Course Code: 23FHS200
Session 2

Instructor: Paula Nowicki
This afternoon class will introduce students to the TMA collection through gallery activities and studio sessions. Students will work in a variety of different art-making techniques and mixed media through the weeks.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers; each additional child $50]
5 Fridays beginning Oct. 20-Nov. 17, 1–3 pm

Course Code: 23FHS202
Session 2

Instructor: Hans Rubel
Hammer and shape hot steel like Louis Majorelle and Albert Paley while learning basic blacksmithing techniques. No experience necessary.

Course Code: 23F9AB210
Session 2

Students in this class will learn about the basics of mural painting and master artists throughout history, from Rembrandt to Kehinde Wiley. Using a variety of painting techniques, students will create their own vibrant artwork and murals inspired by the master artists.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 10am–noon

Course Code: 23FYAS200
Session 2

Instructor: Kacey McCreery
Learn the basics of hot shop glassblowing in this 5-week course. Students will draw inspiration from the collection to build techniques in the hot shop and discuss the historical and contemporary significance of glass as a craft and artistic medium. No experience required! but please note this class can be physically strenuous.

[$160 members / $180 non-members]
2 Days Oct 21 & Oct 22, 10am-1pm

Course Code: 23FTPS200

Using charcoal, graphite and acrylic paint, students will focus on the essential foundations of artmaking, the elements and principles of art and design, and composition through the practice of drawing and painting. All skill levels encouraged.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
5 Saturdays beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 1–3 pm

Course Code: 23FYAS202
Session 2

Instructor: Sven Olaf Nelson
In this class, you will immerse students into historic letterpress techniques to create a variety of projects in an introduction to letterpress printing course. Each week, students will progressively expand their skills by using printing presses and vintage metal and wood type creating projects including designing, creating, and printing an edition of art prints or event posters, create your journal and journal cover, print a variety of greeting cards & stationery. Get hands on experience of hand-setting type and basic typographic design concepts. No experience necessary

[$135 members / $150 nonmembers]
4 Sundays beginning Oct. 22-Nov. 12, 1–4 pm

Course Code: 23FAPS202

Interested in taking a deeper dive into watercolor? In this course, students will be inspired by landscape paintings in the Museum's collection and create original landscape compositions with a focus on brushwork and color mixing. All skill levels welcome.

[$135 members / $150 nonmembers]
5 Thursday beginning Oct. 19-Nov. 16, 1–4 pm

Course Code: 22FAPS206
Session 2

Students will learn the foundations of drawing through gallery visits and observation of the world around them. The class will explore materials such as graphite, charcoal, and conté. All skill levels welcome.

[$135 members / $150 nonmembers]
5 Thursdays beginning Oct. 19-Nov 16, 6–9 pm

Course Code: 22FADS204
Session 2

In this introductory workshop, students will learn to paint with acrylic paint, inspired by artists in the TMA collection. Students will learn some of the basics of acrylic painting and will learn to paint a still life from observation. All skill levels welcome.

[$85 members / $90 nonmembers]
3 Thursdays beginning Oct 19, Oct 26 & Nov 2, 6–9 pm

Course Code: 23FAPS200
Session 2

Instructor: Sven Olaf Nelson
Immerse yourself into historic letterpress techniques to create posters and prints in this introduction to letterpress printing. Using printing presses and vintage metal and wood type fonts to design, create, and print an edition of art prints or event posters. Get hands on experience of hand-setting type and basic typographic design concepts.

[$70 members / $75 nonmembers]
Sunday Oct 1, 1pm-4pm

Course Code: 23FAWS102B

Instructor: Sven Olaf Nelson
Just in time for the holiday season. Learn how to print your own greeting cards for holidays and special occasions. Students will discover how to set letters and designs to create their own series of letterpress prints. Learn letterpress, one of the oldest traditional printing techniques in the exciting 1-day workshop. Printmaking is an artistic process where artists transfer an original image onto a piece of paper or other media.

[$40 members / $45 nonmembers]
Friday November 10, 6–8 pm

Course Code: 23FAWS202A

Instructor: Andi Hama
Learn how to melt and shape glass with the intense flame of an oxy-propane torch! Become familiar with tools and equipment to create beads, pendants, ornaments, small sculptures and more using soft and borosilicate glass. We will cover a variety of techniques including color application to begin to manipulate glass with confidence. No experience necessary.

[$250 members / $275 nonmembers]
5 Mondays Oct 16-Nov.13, 6–9 pm

Course Code: 23FAGFS202

Instructor: Sandy Hartke
Begin or continue your stained glass journey in this exciting glass class. The focus of this class will be the flat stained glass tiffany technique. Students will experience demos and will learn a variety of techniques including cutting flat glass, basic cold working with small grinders, copper foiling, soldering and stained glass framing. The class will begin with small geometric projects and will move into larger more complex projects. No experience necessary.

[$250 members / $275 nonmembers]
5 Friday Oct 20-Nov. 17, 6–9pm

Course Code: 23FAGFWS204

Instructor: Chuchen Song
Begin or continue your stained glass journey in this exciting glass class. The focus of this class will be the flat stained glass tiffany technique. Students will experience demos and will learn a variety of techniques including cutting flat glass, basic cold working with small grinders, copper foiling, soldering and stained glass framing. The class will begin with small geometric projects and will move into larger more complex projects. No experience necessary.

[$250 members / $275 nonmembers]
5 Wednesday Oct 18 – Nov 15, 6pm-9pm

Course Code: 23FAGFWS206

Instructor: Sandy Hartke
Students will learn how to make their own pendants out of flameworked glass. Students will learn patterning techniques while making their own cane and layering glass to make their own unique pendants. No experience necessary.

[$70 members / $80 nonmembers]
Friday Oct. 6, 6:30-9:30 pm

Course Code: 23FAGFWS104A

Instructor: Sandy Hartke
Students will learn how to make their own pendants out of flameworked glass. Students will learn patterning techniques while making their own cane and layering glass to make their own unique pendants. No experience necessary.

[$70 members / $80 nonmembers]
Friday Oct. 13, 6:30-9:30 pm

Course Code: 23FAGFWS104B

Instructor: Sandy Hartke
In this workshop, students will learn how to create glass flowers with an oxy-propane torch! 3-hour workshops are a great way to try out a new art form and explore your interests. After basic introductions of the studio space and safety, learn the proper techniques of melting and shaping borosilicate glass to make your very own glass flowers. No experience necessary.

[$70 members / $80 nonmembers]
Friday Oct 20, 6:30-9:30 pm

Course Code: 23FAGFWS106A

Instructor: Sandy Hartke
In this workshop, students will learn how to create glass flowers with an oxy-propane torch! 3-hour workshops are a great way to try out a new art form and explore your interests. After basic introductions of the studio space and safety, learn the proper techniques of melting and shaping borosilicate glass to make your very own glass flowers. No experience necessary.

[$70 members / $80 nonmembers]
Friday Nov 10, 6:30-9:30 pm

Course Code: 23FAGFWS106B

Instructor: Fawn Denbow
This class is an introduction to the neon glass making process. Students will be introduced to maneuvering hot glass tubes using a ribbon burner torch. Demonstrations will include basic wide “U” bends and spirals/squiggles with additional focus on the bombarding process, tube installation & transportation. Using neon gas, we will create individual abstract light sculptures that are one of a kind.

Beginners only. No experience necessary.

[$200 members / $220 nonmembers]
Saturday September 30, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course Code: 23SAGNWS200A

Instructor: Fawn Denbow
This class is an introduction to the neon glass making process. Students will be introduced to maneuvering hot glass tubes using a ribbon burner torch. Demonstrations will include basic wide “U” bends and spirals/squiggles with additional focus on the bombarding process, tube installation & transportation. Using neon gas, we will create individual abstract light sculptures that are one of a kind.

Beginners only. No experience necessary.

[$200 members / $220 nonmembers]
Saturday Saturday October 14, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course Code: 23FAGNWS200B

Instructor: Fawn Denbow
This class is an introduction to the neon glass making process. Students will be introduced to maneuvering hot glass tubes using a ribbon burner torch. Demonstrations will include basic wide “U” bends and spirals/squiggles with additional focus on the bombarding process, tube installation & transportation. Using neon gas, we will create individual abstract light sculptures that are one of a kind.

Beginners only. No experience necessary.

[$200 members / $220 nonmembers]
Saturday Saturday October 21, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course Code: 23FAGNWS200C

Instructor: Fawn Denbow
This class is an introduction to the neon glass making process. Students will be introduced to maneuvering hot glass tubes using a ribbon burner torch. Demonstrations will include basic wide “U” bends and spirals/squiggles with additional focus on the bombarding process, tube installation & transportation. Using neon gas, we will create individual abstract light sculptures that are one of a kind.

Beginners only. No experience necessary.

[$200 members / $220 nonmembers]
Saturday October 28, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course Code: 23FAGNWS200D

Instructor: Fawn Denbow
This class is an introduction to the neon glass making process. Students will be introduced to maneuvering hot glass tubes using a ribbon burner torch. Demonstrations will include basic wide “U” bends and spirals/squiggles with additional focus on the bombarding process, tube installation & transportation. Using neon gas, we will create individual abstract light sculptures that are one of a kind.

Beginners only. No experience necessary.

[$200 members / $220 nonmembers]
Saturday November 18, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course Code: 23FAGNWS200E

Instructor: Fawn Denbow
This class is an introduction to the neon glass making process. Students will be introduced to maneuvering hot glass tubes using a ribbon burner torch. Demonstrations will include basic wide “U” bends and spirals/squiggles with additional focus on the bombarding process, tube installation & transportation. Using neon gas, we will create individual abstract light sculptures that are one of a kind.

Beginners only. No experience necessary.

[$200 members / $220 nonmembers]
Saturday December 2, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course Code: 23FAGNWS200F

Instructor: Fawn Denbow
This class is an introduction to the neon glass making process. Students will be introduced to maneuvering hot glass tubes using a ribbon burner torch. Demonstrations will include basic wide “U” bends and spirals/squiggles with additional focus on the bombarding process, tube installation & transportation. Using neon gas, we will create individual abstract light sculptures that are one of a kind.

Beginners only. No experience necessary.

[$200 members / $220 nonmembers]
Saturday December 9, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course Code: 23FAGNWS200G

Instructor: Fawn Denbow
This class is an introduction to the neon glass making process. Students will be introduced to maneuvering hot glass tubes using a ribbon burner torch. Demonstrations will include basic wide “U” bends and spirals/squiggles with additional focus on the bombarding process, tube installation & transportation. Using neon gas, we will create individual abstract light sculptures that are one of a kind.

Beginners only. No experience necessary.

[$200 members / $220 nonmembers]
Saturday December 16, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course Code: 23FAGNWS200H

Instructor: Hans Ruebel
During this one-day workshop, students will learn to hammer and shape a fire poker from one piece of steel. No experience necessary.

Course Code: 23F9ABW101

Instructor: Joe Lalonde
A fun fall activity, in this one-day workshop, students will make their own pumpkin using blacksmithing techniques. No experience necessary.

Course Code: 23F9ABW102

Instructor: Joe Lalonde
A fun fall activity, in this one-day workshop, students will make their own pumpkin using blacksmithing techniques. No experience necessary.

Course Code: 23F9ABW103

Instructor: Joe Lalonde
A seasonal inspired workshop, students will make their own spider using blacksmithing and welding techniques. No experience necessary.

Course Code: 23F9ABW104

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Learn how to cold forge copper to create a spiraling cuff bracelet. No experience needed.

[$100 members / $110 nonmembers]
2 Fridays September 29 & October 6, 6–9 pm

Course Code: 23F9AM310B

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Learn how to cut, solder, texture, and form metal to make your own stacking rings. No experience needed.

[$100 members / $110 nonmembers]
2 Fridays November 3 & 10, 6–9 pm

Course Code: 23F9AM310C