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Youth Classes

Fall Youth Classes

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Class NameScheduleInstructorDescriptionMaterialsMembers / Non-Members PriceRegistration

Pottery for ages 10-13

Mondays, Sept 18-Nov 13 (no class Oct 9)
3:30-5:30 pm

SAMANTHA RADCLIFFEAn introduction to the potter's wheel, with a focus on building a personal relationship with hand-made crafts and developing an understanding of form, function, and utility in the media of clay.$75 Materials Fee$283.50 / $315FULL; email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist

The Art of Play for ages 6-9

Tuesdays, Sept 19-Nov 7
3:30-5 pm

OLIVIA JANNA GENEREAUXStudents will be immersed in an environment of discovery. Expect the unexpected in solving individual and group challenges.  Using traditional materials in unconventional ways students will gain greater knowledge of the material world that will support the development of abstract thinking and hone individual leadership skills.$189 / $210FULL; email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist

The Art of Play for ages 6-9

New Dates: Wednesdays, Sept 20-Nov 8
3:30-5 pm

OLIVIA JANNA GENEREAUXStudents will be immersed in an environment of discovery. Expect the unexpected in solving individual and group challenges.  Using traditional materials in unconventional ways students will gain greater knowledge of the material world that will support the development of abstract thinking and hone individual leadership skills.$189 / $210Register Now

3D Printing for ages 10-13 

Wednesdays, Sept 20-Nov 8
3:30-5 pm

LAUREL POLLARDLearn how to draw in 3 dimensions on a computer, and to turn those drawings into physical objects - including characters, words and letters, and even jewelry - using 3D printing technology!$30 Materials Fee$189 / $210FULL; email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist
Pottery for ages 10-13

Wednesdays, Sept 20-Nov 8
3:30-5:30 pm

TYLER MORRISONAn introduction to the potter's wheel, with a focus on building a personal relationship with hand-made crafts and developing an understanding of form, function, and utility in the media of clay.$75 Materials Fee$283.50 / $315Register Now
Cars, Planes, and Boats for ages 6-9

Thursdays, Sept 21-Nov 9
3:30-5 pm

KARL NEUBAUERStudents will combine engineering and art to create vehicles and sculptures out of repurposed recyclables. They'll design and build them, and then use their creativity to test and refine their creations.$189 / $210FULL; email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist
Clayworks for ages 10-13

Thursdays, Sept 21-Nov 9
3:30-5 pm

ALLISON ZITOHand building, pinch pots, and sculptures: students will use ceramic and air-dry clays to create wonderful 3D artwork. They'll also learn techniques for joining, sculpting, and carving clay. $75 Materials Fee$189 / $210CANCELED

Stop-Motion Production & Animation for ages 10-13

Fridays | Sept 22-Nov 17 (no class Nov 10)
3:30-5 pm

SARAH BODNARCombining traditional and digital techniques, students will have fun making puppets, building sets, and putting foundational stop-motion animation concepts into practice. $189 / $210Register Now
ArtStop! for ages 10-13Fridays, Sept 22-Dec 8 (no class Nov 10)
3:30-5 pm
KARL NEUBAUERArtStop is a free after school visual arts open studio for students in grades 5 through 8. It meets on Fridays after school from 3:30 to 5:00 with pick up time between 5:00 and 5:15. In-person participants should make sure that they will be able to attend regularly.FULL, please email karl@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist

Members receive a discount off all classes and workshops.
All in-person students must follow AVA’s Vister Guidelines

We also offer adult and teen programs:

AVA’s Vision

AVA Gallery and Art Center serves its mission by maintaining powerful exhibitions, vibrant artist studios, and offering dynamic educational programming for artists of all ages and abilities. With an emphasis on building community, AVA also hosts and promotes special events that foster interaction between artists, patrons of the arts and the general public. All of our work is done with the priority of environmental sustainability and with the recognition that art enriches our lives.