WINTER 2025 YOUTH CLASSES
In-Person Winter 2025 Youth Classes
$10 discount on any class when you register prior to December 1. This allows teachers enough time for planning and preparation of any necessary materials. If you know you want to take a class with us this winter, take advantage of this special discount – it helps us plan and it helps you save money! Click on the blue links to register. Use code: winter25 at checkout. To receive the discount for multiple classes, please register for each class separately and use the code.
The NSAL provides a creative, nurturing environment. Research shows that participation in the arts at a young age helps children in all areas of
MONDAY
Drawing to Painting (8-11 years)
Instructor: Lyndsay Murphree
This class will help your artists develop drawing skills. Perspective, composition, shapes and shadows all come into play before you put paint on canvas. Artists will move into painting with that fundamental knowledge and learn color mixing and basic techniques to create their own paintings!
When: 1/6-3/17 (9 classes)
No class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Cost: $332
Drawing to Painting (12-14 years)
Independent Study Add-On: Older students interested in building on the skills above are invited to participate in our Drawing to Painting class, plus stay for an extra 30 minutes to receive additional instruction on independent projects/compositions.
When: 1/6-3/17 (9 classes)
No class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: $362
TUESDAY
Meet the Masters (7-12-year-olds)
Instructor: Samantha Younis
Students will create artworks inspired by famous artists, while exploring and learning various techniques (and some art history along the way!) Mediums may include: paint, clay, sculpture, collage, sketch. A great chance to delve into creativity while learning of great masters’ ideas, processes and what made them such amazing visionaries.
When: 1/7-3/18 (11 classes)
Time: 4:30pm-5:45pm
Cost: $393
WEDNESDAY
New!
Clayworks for Kids (8-12 Years)
Instructor: Calin Day
Working with clay is an excellent activity for kids – using their hands to create something meaningful from an unformed mass of wet clay! We’ll be using a variety of hand-building techniques including coils, slabs, and pinch pots, and more! Your child will also explore stamps, textures, glaze painting, carving, sculpting, storing clay, and other fundamental aspects of ceramics while creating their works in a supportive and safe space. New demonstrations and fun each week!!
When: 1/8 – 3/12 (10 classes)
Time: 4:30pm-6:00 pm
Cost: $360
THURSDAY
Mixed Media FUN! For 6–12-year-olds - FULL
Instructor: Samantha Younis
This fun class allows students to experiment with a variety of mediums, while learning different techniques. Learning to use various mediums allows the students to experiment and be exposed to many processes… all appropriate for creating at many age levels. Projects may include painting, clay, sculpture, collage and more!
When: 1/9-3/13 (10 classes)
Time: 4:30pm-5:45pm
Cost: $365
FRIDAY
Back by Popular Demand!
POP-Up! Art Studio (5-8 years) - FULL
Instructor: Joyce Elias
Using a variety of materials, young artists work on projects that encourage children to use their imagination as they draw, paint, sculpt, and make prints, collages and more. Each week students will create a project inspired by a different artist. Limited to 10 students.
When: 1/10-3/14 (9 classes)
No class 2/14
Time: 4:30pm-5:45pm
Cost: $337
SATURDAY
Saturday Morning Artists (7-11 years)
Instructor: Lyndsay Murphree
Faces, places, animals and nature- let your imaginations run free! This class is for students who love to draw, paint, sculpt, and want to explore different materials and techniques.
When: 1/11-3/15 (9 classes)
No class: 2/15
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Cost: $332
ANY DAY----Independent Study NSAL Faculty
Private, one-on-one instruction and critique for those wanting personalized attention. Time is flexible. Schedule one lesson or a series. Cost: $75 per hour
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In-Person Fall 2024 Youth Classes
MONDAY
Drawing to Painting (8-11 yrs)
PLUS: NEW Opportunity for 12-14 year olds!
Instructor: Lyndsay Murphree
This class will help your artists develop drawing skills. Perspective, composition, shapes and shadows all come into play before you put paint on canvas. Artists will move into painting with that fundamental knowledge and learn color mixing and basic techniques to create their own paintings!
**NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR 12-14 year olds**
Independent Study Add-On: Older students interested in building on the skills above are invited to participate in class plus stay for an extra 30 mins. to receive additional instruction on independent projects/compositions (Add: $30).
When: 9/16-12/9 (12 classes)
No class: 9/30, 11/18
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm/6:30pm
Cost: $399/$429 for Ind. Study (12-14 yrs)
TUESDAY
Instructor: Miss Sam
Students will create artworks inspired by famous artists, while exploring and learning various techniques (and some art history along the way!) Mediums may include: paint, clay, sculpture, collage, sketch. A great chance to delve into creativity while learning of great masters’ ideas, processes and what made them such amazing visionaries.
When: 9/17-12/10 (12 classes)
No class 10/1
Time: 4:30pm-5:45pm
Cost: $399
WEDNESDAY
Instructor: Jill Hurwitz
Playing with clay is a particularly valuable activity for kids due to the involvement of working with your hands and the dexterity it takes to form an object out of a lump of wet clay! Using hand-building techniques, this class will give students the chance to experience the tactile properties of clay – while creating their own pieces in a supportive and safe space. New demonstrations every week.
When: 9/11-10/30 (6 classes)
No class 9/25, 10/2
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Cost: $242
THURSDAY
Instructor: Miss Sam
This fun class allows students to experiment with a variety of mediums, while learning different techniques. Learning to use various mediums allows the students to experiment and be exposed to many processes… all appropriate for creating at many age levels. Projects may include painting, clay, sculpture, collage and more!
When: 9/19-12/19 (10 classes)
No class 9/26, 10/3, 10/31, 11/28
Time: 4:30pm-5:45pm
Cost: $350
SATURDAY
Saturday Morning Artists (7-11 years)
Instructor: Lyndsay Murphree
Faces, places, animals and nature- let your imaginations run free! This class is for students who love to draw, paint, sculpt, and want to explore different materials and techniques.
When: 9/21-12/14 (9 classes)
No class: 9/28, 10/19, 11/16, 11/30
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Cost: $350