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AMFA offers children a variety of affordable, accessible, and playful educational experiences exploring the visual and performing arts.
By attending interactive programs that encourage doing and making and cultivate curiosity in a nurturing learning environment, students foster a love of the arts as they grow into adulthood and beyond.
Explore classes available by discipline below or login to view the class calendar and explore by date.
Please review our guidelines and policies before registering for a class.
After School Classes
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Mini Masters | Grades K-2
In this eight-week class, our Mini Masters will use the AMFA galleries to explore artworks and the artists who made them. In the studio, we will use traditional art mediums and techniques to create masterpieces.
Price: $140 Members / $175 Non-Members
Location: Flex Studio I (L49.1)Thursdays: September 14 - November 2, 2023, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Instructor: Lauren Crutchfield
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Music Making with Everyday Objects | Grades 1-4
In this five-week class, learn about recycling and its impact on the environment while making musical instruments! Explore different ways to use everyday items to create functional musical instruments, learn about various instruments, discover how others have used recycled materials to develop instruments, construct an instrument using recycled materials, and work together to improvise music.
All materials will be provided.
Price: $96 Members / $120 Non-Members
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)Mondays: September 11 - October 9, 2023, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Instructor: Emily Swenskie
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Imagine It! Make It! | Grades 3-5
From idea to creation, students in this eight-week class will learn new techniques to create their ideas in 3-D, upcycle, collage, drawing, and painting.
Price: $140 Members / $175 Non-Members
Location: Flex Studio I (L39.1)Tuesdays: September 12 - October 31, 2023, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Instructor: Sharon Boyd-Struthers
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Musical Theatre | Grades 5-8
In this five-week class, learn the basics of Musical Theatre. With a combination of vocal work, dance and acting, take on creative freedom to portray emotion through song and dance. Enjoy working as an ensemble while developing skills in communication, empathy, and self-awareness.
Price: $96 Members / $120 Non-Members
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)Mondays: September 11 - October 9, 2023, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Instructors: Sydney Howk and Brandon Nichols
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Drawing Exploration | Grades 6-8
Explore beginning drawing concepts in this eight-week class perfect for students just starting out or for those looking to hone their skills.
Price: $140 Members / $175 Non-Members
Location: Drawing Studio I (L48)Wednesdays: September 13 - November 1, 2023, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Instructor: Lauren Crutchfield
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Portfolio Preparation | Grades 9-12
The focus of this eight-weight class is to build a stronger portfolio for high school Juniors and Seniors for college review. The strengths of each student, as well as opportunities, will determine assignments. The class will be broken down to drawing, painting, and design.
Price: $200 Members / $250 Non-Members
Location: Flex Studio I (L39.1)Thursdays: September 14 - November 2, 2023, 6 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Michael Shaeffer
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Weekend Classes & Workshops
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Making Together: Clay Haunted Houses | All Ages
Discover the joy of artmaking together while creating a haunted house out of clay and decorating it.
This workshop is designed for one adult and one child to take together. Workshop participants will be contacted to pick up houses after the firing process has concluded.
Price: $52 Members / $65 Non-Members
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Instructor: Jacqueline Currie
Dates: Sunday, October 15, 2023
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Flashlight Theater | Grades 1-4
Grab a flashlight, dim the lights, and gather round! In this one-day workshop, explore storytelling using the assistance of a flashlight to create different moods and meanings. Work together to create stories best told in the dark.
Halloween costumes encouraged.
Price: $29 Members / $36 Non-Members
Location: Performing Arts Studio (L81)
Instructor: Julie Vest
Dates: Saturday, October 28, 2023
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Clay Creations | Grades 3-5
Handbuilding is a fun and easy introduction to creating with clay. In this eight-week class, design in your mind and create with your hands. Use pinching, coiling, and slabs to create forms and sculptures from clay.
Price: $140 Members / $175 Non-Members
Location: Ceramics Studio I (L40)
Instructor: Lauren Crutchfield
Dates: Saturdays, September 16 - November 4, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Flashlight Theater | Grades 5-8
Grab a flashlight, dim the lights, and gather round! In this one-day workshop, explore storytelling using the assistance of a flashlight to create different moods and meanings. Work together to create stories best told in the dark.
Halloween costumes encouraged.
Price: $29 Members / $36 Non-Members
Location: Performing Arts Studio (L81)
Instructor: Julie Vest
Dates: Saturday, October 28, 2023
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Making with Metals | Grades 6-12
Necklace by Erin House Learn the basics of stamping, mark making, and more in this three-week sampler class. This class will have an emphasis on studio safety while learning new techniques and tools.
Price: $112 Members / $140 Non-Members
Location: Metals Studio I (L39)
Instructor: Erin House
Dates: Saturdays, September 23 - October 7, 2023
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Shibori bandanas created by Peter Scheidt.
Creativity Express: Art for Homeschool Students
In this eight-week class, K-5 students can experience drawing, painting, printmaking, clay, and more while developing art appreciation skills visiting the AMFA galleries.
Price: $140 Members / $175 Non-Members
Location: Ceramics Studio I (L40)
Instructors: Jacqueline Currie
Date: Thursdays, September 14 - November 2, 2023
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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