Studio Kids Art Class Series 2026

Studio Art Classes for Kids

Friday Mornings, 9:30-11:30am 
Library Arts Center Studio (Lower Level)

$15 per class
Suggested Age Range:  7-12

These weekly classes offer a deeper dive into the creative process in our studio. Children attend these classes without caregivers. *Pre-registration required.  Summer Fridays in the studio are filled with creativity and fun by our younger artists.  Each session is a stand-alone art class led by one of our talented art teachers.  Artist grade materials, great instruction, community of other young artists, and lots of fun are enjoyed in each session.  Students gain new creative skills to use at home, and leave class with gorgeous, finished projects, as well as understanding of the cultural and/or art history connections to the class’s topic. All materials are provided.  Students are dropped off and picked up at the studio for this children’s class.  Classes are kept small, so register quickly as they fill.  If you end up needing to cancel a session, if possible please let the Arts Center office know in advance so they can refill the spot as these classes are popular and often have waiting lists.

Full & partial scholarships available.  Please inquire by calling 603-863-3040 or emailing us at info@libraryartscenter.org

June 26 – Shibori T-Shirts

Instructor:  Heidi Lorenz

BYO white t- shirt and leave with a Shibori masterpiece.  Shibori is the Japanese art of folding, tying and dying with blue dye. 

Bring your own white t-shirt with you to this class and learn the Japanese folding, tying, and dying art of Shibori. Go through the whole process and create your own blue and white masterpiece.  Other white items, including bandanas and dish cloths, will be available to use in addition to your shirt, so you can go home with several finished pieces.  Items will need to be washed at home before wearing, and washing instructions will be provided. 

July 10 – Step-by-Step Animal Portrait Painting

Instructor:  Heidi Lorenz

Create a painted animal masterpiece with step-by-step instruction, canvases, tabletop easels, and acrylic paint.

Join artist Heidi Lorenz in the studio for a step-by-step process to create an animal painting masterpiece with acrylic paint on canvas.  By breaking the process down into steps, everyone can leave with a finished painting they are proud of, while learning all the painting skills needed to create their own individualized masterpieces at home.. 

July 17 – Chihuly Sculptures

Instructor:  Kris Cairelli

Create your own sculpture with upcycled materials, inspired by the master glass artist Chihuly.

Learn about the amazing glass artist Chihuly and see examples of his incredible glass art installations.  Get to work creating your own sculptures inspired by the artist’s work.  Leave with a gorgeous art piece and new appreciation for this living master artist. 

July 24 – Spool Weaving

Instructor:  Sue Tuttle

Create your own loom with upcycled materials and learn to weave on it.  As the loom is circular, the weaving creates a really cool tube.  This beginner friendly weaving, best for young artists with strong fine motor skills (i.e. can tie knots or shoes well).  This style of weaving has results that look very similar to knitting in the outcome and is very easy to get hooked on!  Watch your tube grow as you add stripes and layers of yarn color with multicolored yarn balls.  The Tubes you create can be made into funky accessories and art projects, which will be shared in class.  Leave the studio art class with a whole new creative obsession, your own loom, and the tube you have made or started in class. 

July 31 – Colonial Rag Dolls

Instructor:  Pam LaFountain

In Celebration of America’s 250th, make your own rag doll!

In Celebration of America’s 250th, learn a craft every child would have made and enjoyed 250 years ago!  Leave class with your own finished Rag Doll boy or girl, new skills, and new understanding of what kids would have enjoyed 250 years ago!

August 7 – Uncle Sam Canisters

Instructor:  Pam LaFountain

In honor of America’s 250th, create an Uncle Sam Canister

In Celebration of America’s 250th, create your own Uncle Sam canister.  This fun multimedia project starts with a basic upcycled Pringles can and transforms with layers of fabric, yarn, and felt, into a fun Uncle Sam Canister ready to hold your treasures.  Leave class with your finished Uncle Sam, and a little historical knowledge about this American Icon.

August 14 – Matisse-inspired Paper Stained Glass

Instructor:  Kate Luppold

Learn about master artist Henry Matisse and his extraordinary art made from simple cut paper.  Create your own large stained glass style art piece with the use of tissue paper, construction paper, and contact paper.  Leave this art class with understanding of artist Henry Matisse, along with a beautiful, large, stained glass style art piece inspired by his work, ready to hang on a window at home. 

August 21 – Rock Painting

Instructor:  Heidi Lorenz

There is nothing much simpler than rock painting, but it is undeniably fun! 

Two basic things, rocks and paints, can turn into hours of creative fun.  Learn the basics and get set free to create rock art in the studio.  Create goofy pet rocks, go more Zen with mandala rock art, make a rock village with different houses painted on each rock; there is no limit to what you can create in this “rockin’” studio session.