Laumeier's Education Department offers year-round classes and workshops for children and adults (ages 4 and up) at Laumeier Sculpture Park both indoors and outdoors. Art classes and workshops are designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation and understanding of art, develop artistic skills and talent for self-expression.

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 ART STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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Our age appropriate classes are offered in either six-week courses or in shorter workshops of varying length. Classes are taught by experienced artist-instructors and are designed to build self-esteem and encourage the development of self-expression through a variety of materials and processes. Small class sizes allow instructors to provide students individual attention. Projects are open-ended, allowing participants the freedom to explore their own potential and creativity.
 
CLAY
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 WHEEL THROWING
Learn the basics of how to use the potter’s wheel to make functional and non-functional pieces. The fundamental techniques of wedging, centering and raising cylindrical forms such as bowls, cups and vases will be covered, along with an introduction to glazing. This class is designed for the beginner and those artists wishing to brush up on the fundamentals. Please wear old clothes 
and bring a towel.
$150 ($135 Casting Circle Member or above)
203 Ages 7 to 9         Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30AM       June 22 – July 27        Education Center 
204 Ages 10 to 15      Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30PM         June 18 – July 23        Education Center
205 Ages 12 to adult   Saturdays, NOON – 2PM          June 22 – July 27        Education Center
 
ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING
This class focuses on further developing your wheel 
throwing skills with advanced shaping techniques to make more complex forms such as covered containers, mugs, 
teapots, surface textures, pots with multiple parts and methods for altering them. Explore your artistic vision using advanced finishing and glazing processes. Please wear old clothes and bring a towel.  
$150 ($135 Casting Circle Member or above)
206 Ages 15 to adult   Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30PM    June 19 – July 24         Education Center
 
 
DRAWING, PAINTING & PRINTMAKING
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 EXPERIENCE ART
Young artists are invited to experience art using multiple media in this excellent introduction to materials and creative methods! Participants will create drawings, paintings and sculpture while learning about color, shape, texture and line. 
$110 ($99 Casting Circle Member or above)
207 Ages 4 to 7    Saturdays, 9:30 – 11AM    June 22 – July 27        Shelter 1
 
PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA
This class will cover traditional and contemporary approaches to artistic expression through a variety of dry and wet media for all skill levels. Students will produce multiple works while learning the techniques and the possibilities of a variety of media with a focus on composition. 
$135 ($121 Casting Circle Member or above)
208 Ages 8 to 15   Wednesdays 6 – 8PM         June 19 – July 24        Education Center Deck
 
PLEIN-AIR DRAWING 
Let nature and the Laumeier landscape be your inspirations as you explore color, pattern, line, shape, light and shadow. Using materials such as pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink and watercolor, participants will observe the effects of outdoor light and atmosphere on sculpture and landscape. This class is for beginners and those with some drawing experience. 
$135 ($121 Casting Circle Member or above)
209 Ages 12 to adult   Saturdays, 9AM – NOON    June 29, July 6, 13    Shelter 4
 
PLEIN-AIR PAINTING
This class provides an overview of materials, techniques and approaches to using acrylics and oils. Build confidence through open-air landscape painting while an artist-instructor guides students at their own level. 
$150 ($135 Casting Circle Member or above)
210 Ages 12 to adult    Saturdays, 9AM – NOON    July 20, 27, August 3    Shelter 4
 
BOOK ARTS/SCULPTURE
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 ALTERED BOOKS
Explore and experiment with collage, stencil techniques and photo transfer methods in this mixed media class for all skill levels. Learn about artists’ tradition of employing ready-made books to create works of art and make your own unique treasure that reflects your personality and style. 
$135 ($121 Casting Circle Member or above)
211 Ages 12 to adult   Tuesdays 6 – 8PM    June 18 – July 23    Education Center Deck
 
SCULPTURE FUN
Use works from the Permanent Collection as a source of inspiration for this hands-on sculpting class. Design and create your own sculptures using paper, wood, wire and found objects. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for this great adventure! 
$150 ($135 Casting Circle Member or above) 
212 Ages 8 to 15    Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30AM    June 22 – July 27    Shelter 2
 
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
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 Work as a team to produce unique works of art in a collaborative art-making experience. These intergenerational workshops are a wonderful way for family members to spend quality and creative time together! Parents or grandparents and children will explore new artistic mediums, learn fun and engaging techniques, develop a meaningful family bond and create memories to last a lifetime. Participation fee for each additional child is half price.
 
CLAY TIME: A PARENT/CHILD EXPLORATION IN CLAY
Explore the fun and messy world of clay through hand building. Create objects out of slabs, coils and pinch pots and learn basic sculpting techniques to develop problem-solving, motor skills and experience the value of patience.
$60 ($54 Casting Circle Member or above)
103 Adult with child ages 4 to 12 Saturdays, 2:30– 4PM March 16, 23, 30 Education Center
200 Adult with child ages 4 to 12 Saturdays, 2:30 – 4PM July 13, 20, 27 Education Center
 
PAINTING – ALL ABOUT COLOR!
Experience painting through the exploration of color. Children and parents or grandparents can create a colorful masterpiece to be enjoyed by the whole family.
$40 ($36 Casting Circle Member or above)
201 Adult with child ages 4 to 12 Saturday, 2 – 4:30PM June 29 Shelter 1
 
PUT IT TOGETHER
Discover the endless possibilities of creating sculpture using found and recyclable objects.
$35 ($32 Casting Circle Member or above)
202 Adult with child ages 4 to 12 Saturday, 2:30 – 5:30PM July 13 Shelter 1
 
CLAY HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND ORIGINAL ORNAMENTS
Work together to create holiday magic for your home.
$55 ($50 Casting Circle Member or above)
500 Adult with child ages 4 to 7 Saturdays, 2 – 3:30PM November 2, 9 Education Center