Youth Art Classes in Lawrence

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Questions about Youth Visual Arts classes? Please call us at 785.843.2787 or contact us.

Spark Their Creativity

There’s no shortage of youth art classes for you and your child to explore at Lawrence Arts Center! Give your child a leg up in life by allowing them to engage their full brain and develop vital social and emotional skills.

Students in our youth visual arts program have the opportunity to use high quality materials and learn from professional artists in our immersive courses. Watch your child investigate, develop, create, refine, and explore in a multitude of mediums!

To ensure our courses are accessible to all, there are financial aid options available, so don’t let cost hold you back from letting your child explore the arts!

Our Facilities & Curriculum

Exploring Art for Kids

The youth art classes we offer span everything from day camps and family classes to visual arts studios for kids and teens. The subject of classes varies from graphic novels to sculpture, watercolor to ceramics. The choice is yours! For more details on our youth art classes, view the class descriptions.

Community Arts Center

We’re committed to providing the Lawrence area with a facility that welcomes them into the world of art. This includes dedicated spaces for art classes for kids in Lawrence, each featuring the tools and technology you need to fully embrace your inner artist.

includes our dedicated spaces for art classes for kids in Lawrence, each featuring the tools and technology you need to fully embrace your inner artist.

  • Ceramics Studio
  • Digital Media Lab
  • Metals Studio
  • Printmaking Studio
  • Photography Studio
  • Painting & Drawing Studios

Current Classes

Elementary Visual Arts
Great-Scapes! Ages 6-8[25WSP]
03/29/25 - 04/26/25, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 6 to 8 | Lillian Selby | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY68SATB
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Young artists will create pictures of mountain ranges, crashing oceans, or open prairies as we learn about the many ways artists show us vast views of nature. Famous landscapes from art history will inspire us as we use paint, pastels, and more to create great-scapes of our own.
Home School Art Exploration; Ages 6-8 (B)[25WSP]
03/24/25 - 04/28/25, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | MO
Ages 6 to 8 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY68HSB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Expand your creativity in our dynamic Art Exploration series! This special class invites young artists on an exciting journey through various media and techniques. Each six-week series is designed to spark imagination and foster artistic skills, offering hands-on experience with unique art-making tools, materials, and methods. Enroll in each continuing series for a full exploration of media and Arts Center studios!
After School Art Exploration; Ages 6-8 (B)[25WSP]
03/25/25 - 04/29/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 6 to 8 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY68ASB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Expand your creativity in our dynamic Art Exploration series! This special class invites young artists on an exciting journey through various media and techniques. Each six-week series is designed to spark imagination and foster artistic skills, offering hands-on experience with unique art-making tools, materials, and methods. Enroll in each continuing series for a full exploration of media and Arts Center studios!
Anime-zing; Ages 9-12 (B)[25WSP]
03/24/25 - 04/28/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | MO
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY912ANIB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Create your own anime, kawaii, and cartoon characters with alcohol markers, pencils, and various 2D media.
Home School Art Exploration; Ages 9-12 (B)[25WSP]
03/24/25 - 04/28/25, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | MO
Ages 9 to 12 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY912HSB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Expand your creativity in our dynamic Art Exploration series! This special class invites young artists on an exciting journey through various media and techniques. Each six-week series is designed to spark imagination and foster artistic skills, offering hands-on experience with unique art-making tools, materials, and methods. Enroll in each continuing series for a full exploration of media and Arts Center studios!
After School Arts Exploration; Ages 9-12 (B)[25WSP]
03/25/25 - 04/29/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY912ASB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Expand your creativity in our dynamic Art Exploration series! This special class invites young artists on an exciting journey through various media and techniques. Each six-week series is designed to spark imagination and foster artistic skills, offering hands-on experience with unique art-making tools, materials, and methods. Enroll in each continuing series for a full exploration of media and Arts Center studios!
Draw & Paint; Ages 6-8 (B)[25WSP]
03/26/25 - 04/30/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY68DPB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Have fun exploring new drawing and painting techniques and tools! Students will have the opportunity to use acrylics, watercolors, pastels, ink, markers, and more to develop personal art styles.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 9-12 (B)[25WSP]
03/26/25 - 04/30/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY912CB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Students will learn the fundamentals of working in clay while using various techniques to construct sculptural and functional artworks with a focus on hand-building methods.
Home School Blended Arts Studio; Ages 6-8 (B)[25WSP]
03/27/25 - 05/1/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY68BAB
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
This special class will combine Performing Arts and Visual Arts instruction, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw while also exploring stage movements, storytelling, and performance skills.
Home School Blended Arts Studio; Ages 9-12 (B)[25WSP]
03/27/25 - 05/1/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY912BAB
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
This special class will combine Performing Arts and Visual Arts instruction, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw while also exploring stage movements, storytelling, and performance skills.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 6-8 (B)[25WSP]
03/27/25 - 05/1/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY68CB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Students will learn the fundamentals of working in clay while using various techniques to construct sculptural and functional artworks with a focus on hand-building methods.
Draw & Paint; Ages 9-12 (B)[25WSP]
03/27/25 - 05/1/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY912DPB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Have fun exploring new drawing and painting techniques and tools! Students will have the opportunity to use acrylics, watercolors, pastels, ink, markers, and more to develop personal art styles.
Youth Digital Arts: Animation Basics; Ages 9-12[25WSP]
03/29/25 - 05/3/25, 10:30AM - 12:00PM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY912DIGB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Learn the basics of digital animation using Photoshop tools and tricks. We'll spend time sketching character designs, storyboarding, and learn bout traditional animation techniques to make our drawings move.
Art in 3D; Ages 9-12[25WSP]
03/29/25 - 04/26/25, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Zoe Vincent | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SY912SATB
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Sculptors create three-dimensional artworks using all sorts of materials and methods. We investigate how artists use clay, wood, wire, and more to create carefully balanced standing sculptures before making 3D artworks of our own.
Cold Blooded Critters; Ages 6-8[25WSP]
03/7/25 - 03/7/25, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68SOA
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Celebrate cold-blood critters as we make art inspired by reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. We'll make artwork full of pattern, color, and texture as we learn about these unique animals.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

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Cold Blooded Critters; Ages 9-12[25WSP]
03/7/25 - 03/7/25, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Maeve Hilgers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912SOA
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Celebrate cold-blood critters as we make art inspired by reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. We'll make artwork full of pattern, color, and texture as we learn about these unique animals.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

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Blended Arts: Hibernation Inspiration; Ages 6-8 AM[25WSP]
03/13/25 - 03/14/25, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68SOBAM
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Rise and shine and make art as we learn about hibernating animals. This blended arts camp will combine instruction in performance and visual art. We'll tell stories and make art about animals that slumber in the winter to emerge in time for spring.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

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Blended Arts: Hibernation Inspiration; Ages 9-12 AM[25WSP]
03/13/25 - 03/14/25, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Kayla Sandusky | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912SOBAM
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Rise and shine and make art as we learn about hibernating animals. This blended arts camp will combine instruction in performance and visual art. We'll tell stories and make art about animals that slumber in the winter to emerge in time for spring.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

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Guerilla Art; Ages 6-8 AM[25WSP]
03/17/25 - 03/21/25, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68SOCAM
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
The Arts Center tradition continues with a week of art on the street! We'll take on secret artist identities and make works of art in the studios, then chalk, plant, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to surprise people with positivity and togetherness.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

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Blended Arts: Hibernation Inspiraiton; Ages 6-8 PM[25WSP]
03/13/25 - 03/14/25, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68SOBPM
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Rise and shine and make art as we learn about hibernating animals. This blended arts camp will combine instruction in performance and visual art. We'll tell stories and make art about animals that slumber in the winter to emerge in time for spring.
Blended Arts: Hibernation Inspiraiton; Ages 9-12 PM[25WSP]
03/13/25 - 03/14/25, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Kayla Sandusky | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912SOBPM
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Rise and shine and make art as we learn about hibernating animals. This blended arts camp will combine instruction in performance and visual art. We'll tell stories and make art about animals that slumber in the winter to emerge in time for spring.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

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Guerilla Art; Ages 9-12 AM[25WSP]
03/17/25 - 03/21/25, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Zoe Vincent | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912SOCAM
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
The Arts Center tradition continues with a week of art on the street! We'll take on secret artist identities and make works of art in the studios, then chalk, plant, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to surprise people with positivity and togetherness.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

View All School's Out Camps

Guerilla Art; Ages 6-8 PM[25WSP]
03/17/25 - 03/21/25, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68SOCPM
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
The Arts Center tradition continues with a week of art on the street! We'll take on secret artist identities and make works of art in the studios, then chalk, plant, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to surprise people with positivity and togetherness.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

View All School's Out Camps

Guerilla Art; Ages 9-12 PM[25WSP]
03/17/25 - 03/21/25, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | BryAnn Burke | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912SOCPM
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
The Arts Center tradition continues with a week of art on the street! We'll take on secret artist identities and make works of art in the studios, then chalk, plant, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to surprise people with positivity and togetherness.

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

View All School's Out Camps

Make Stuff! Ages 6-8[25WSP]
04/18/25 - 04/18/25, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68SOD
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
This open-ended camp experience will give you the tools and skills to make what you want! We'll learn special skills and techniques to make fun art objects and have access to a wide range of materials to experiment and your ideas!

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

View All School's Out Camps

Make Stuff! Ages 9-12[25WSP]
04/18/25 - 04/18/25, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 9 to 12 | BryAnn Burke | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912SOD
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
This open-ended camp experience will give you the tools and skills to make what you want! We'll learn special skills and techniques to make fun art objects and have access to a wide range of materials to experiment and your ideas!

School's Out Camps:

Make art with us when school is out! Camp themes explore a range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are different, allowing campers to pair sessions for a full day. Campers are encouraged to bring a prepared snack. All-day campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

View All School's Out Camps

Cut & Paste; Ages 6-8[25WSP]
01/25/25 - 02/22/25, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 6 to 8 | Lillian Selby | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68SATA
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Cut loose in this class that will explore the wonders of college! We'll learn to cut, snip, and tear found materials to assemble complex 2D and 3D masterpieces full of color and texture.
Home School Art Exploration; Ages 6-8 (A)[25WSP]
01/27/25 - 03/3/25, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | MO
Ages 6 to 8 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68HSA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Expand your creativity in our dynamic Art Exploration series! This special class invites young artists on an exciting journey through various media and techniques. Each six-week series is designed to spark imagination and foster artistic skills, offering hands-on experience with unique art-making tools, materials, and methods. Enroll in each continuing series for a full exploration of media and Arts Center studios!
Youth Digital Arts: Making Comics! Ages 9-12[25WSP]
01/25/25 - 03/1/25, 10:30AM - 12:00PM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912DIGA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Learn the fundamentals of digital illustration and the ins and outs of Photoshop to create your comic strip. We'll assemble our finished comics to create a comic zine to share with your family and friends.
Me, Myself, and I; Ages 9-12[25WSP]
01/25/25 - 02/22/25, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Zoe Vincent | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912SATA
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Explore the many ways artists represent themselves in the art they create as we learn to make 2-D & 3-D self-portraits. We'll model ourselves from clay, practice facial proportions, and experiment with mixed-media materials to make artwork all about ourselves.
Home School Art Exploration; Ages 9-12 (A)[25WSP]
01/27/25 - 03/3/25, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | MO
Ages 9 to 12 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912HSA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Expand your creativity in our dynamic Art Exploration series! This special class invites young artists on an exciting journey through various media and techniques. Each six-week series is designed to spark imagination and foster artistic skills, offering hands-on experience with unique art-making tools, materials, and methods. Enroll in each continuing series for a full exploration of media and Arts Center studios!
Anime-zing; Ages 9-12 (A)[25WSP]
01/27/25 - 03/3/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | MO
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912ANIA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Create your own anime, kawaii, and cartoon characters with alcohol markers, pencils, and various 2D media.
After School Art Exploration; Ages 6-8 (A)[25WSP]
01/28/25 - 03/4/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 6 to 8 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68ASA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Expand your creativity in our dynamic Art Exploration series! This special class invites young artists on an exciting journey through various media and techniques. Each six-week series is designed to spark imagination and foster artistic skills, offering hands-on experience with unique art-making tools, materials, and methods. Enroll in each continuing series for a full exploration of media and Arts Center studios!
After School Arts Exploration; Ages 9-12 (A)[25WSP]
01/28/25 - 03/4/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912ASA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Expand your creativity in our dynamic Art Exploration series! This special class invites young artists on an exciting journey through various media and techniques. Each six-week series is designed to spark imagination and foster artistic skills, offering hands-on experience with unique art-making tools, materials, and methods. Enroll in each continuing series for a full exploration of media and Arts Center studios!
Draw & Paint; Ages 6-8 (A)[25WSP]
01/29/25 - 03/5/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68DPA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Have fun exploring new drawing and painting techniques and tools! Students will have the opportunity to use acrylics, watercolors, pastels, ink, markers, and more to develop personal art styles.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 9-12 (A)[25WSP]
01/29/25 - 03/5/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912CA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Students will learn the fundamentals of working in clay while using various techniques to construct sculptural and functional artworks with a focus on hand-building methods.
Home School Blended Arts Studio; Ages 6-8 (A)[25WSP]
01/30/25 - 03/6/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68BAA
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
This special class will combine Performing Arts and Visual Arts instruction, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw while also exploring stage movements, storytelling, and performance skills.
Home School Blended Arts Studio; Ages 9-12 (A)[25WSP]
01/30/25 - 03/6/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912BAA
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
This special class will combine Performing Arts and Visual Arts instruction, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw while also exploring stage movements, storytelling, and performance skills.
Draw & Paint; Ages 9-12 (A)[25WSP]
01/30/25 - 03/6/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY912DPA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Have fun exploring new drawing and painting techniques and tools! Students will have the opportunity to use acrylics, watercolors, pastels, ink, markers, and more to develop personal art styles.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 6-8 (A)[25WSP]
01/30/25 - 03/6/25, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WY68CA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Students will learn the fundamentals of working in clay while using various techniques to construct sculptural and functional artworks with a focus on hand-building methods.

Friends and Family Classes
Painted Picture Frames[25WSP]
05/10/25 - 05/10/25, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SYFWG
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Just in time for Mother's Day, we'll paint and collage a beautiful picture frame perfect for a family photo! Cost includes one adult and one child.
Family Clay Studio (B)[25WSP]
03/29/25 - 05/3/25, 9:00AM - 10:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Cindy Kersenbrock | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SFAMCB
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
Young artists five or older can join an adult to make art side by side in this family & friends introductory clay class! Students will learn to use their hands to pinch, coil, model, and build with clay to create small sculptures and functional objects. Cost includes one adult and one child.
Up-Cycled Centerpieces[25WSP]
05/3/25 - 05/3/25, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | BryAnn Burke | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SYFWF
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Work together to transform everyday materials into a spring bouquet. We’ll learn to use simple materials to transform glass jars into beautiful vases full of colorful flowers made from items you can find in your recycle bins. Cost includes one adult and one child.
Mixed Media Portraits[25WSP]
05/10/25 - 05/10/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SYFWH
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Create colorful mixed-media portraits from your favorite family photo! We’ll learn to blend colors, collage, and combine materials to make artful mementos. Cost includes one adult and one child.
Family Clay Studio (A)[25WSP]
01/25/25 - 03/1/25, 9:00AM - 10:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Cindy Kersenbrock | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WYFAMCA
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
Young artists five and older can join an adult to make art side-by-side in this introductory clay class! Students will learn to use their hands to pinch, coil, model, and build with clay to create small sculptures and functional objects. Cost includes one adult and one child.
Make a Mug![25WSP]
01/11/25 - 01/18/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WYFWA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
This two-part workshop will teach participants to make a hand-built ceramic mug painted with one-of-a-kind decorations. We’ll meet for the first part of this workshop to construct our mugs from slabs of clay and attach handy handles. Once our mugs have been fired in the kiln, we will meet again to add painted decorations and apply a glaze to make our mugs ready to fill with your favorite drink. Cost includes one adult and one child.
Watercolor Painting: Arctic Animals[25WSP]
01/18/25 - 01/18/25, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WYFWB
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Artists young and old will work side-by-side to learn unique watercolor effects and techniuqes to make paintings of arctic animals sure to give you the chills. We'll put our finished paintings into frames ready to hang on the wall. Cost includes one adult and one child.
Cut Paper Pop-Ups![25WSP]
02/1/25 - 02/1/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WYFWC
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Cut, fold, and assemble colorful paper as we learn pop-up techniques to make cards, books, or sculptures that spring to life. Cost includes one adult and one child.
Printed Patches, Pencil Pouches, & Custom Coasters[25WSP]
03/1/25 - 03/1/25, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | AnnaBelle Lee Withington | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WYFWD
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Learn to create block prints with carved linoleum and simple stamps. We'll use our carved designs to print a pile of iron-on patches to add style to your backpack or clothing, personalize pencil pouches, or customize coasters. Cost includes one adult and one child.
Playful Puppets![25WSP]
04/26/25 - 04/26/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Kayla Sandusky | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WYFWE
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Dream up your very own characters and bring to life as we make simple puppets for your next puppet show! Cost includes one adult and one child.

Teaching Artists

Andrew C Smith

Director of Youth Visual Arts

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Katie Alldritt

Lead Youth Visual Arts Instructor

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Sydni William

Youth Visual Arts Coordinator

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Cindy Kersenbrock

Youth Visual Arts

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AnnaBelle Lee Withington

Youth Visual Arts

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Matthew Lord

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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BryAnn Burke

Youth Visual Arts

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Traci Bunkers

Youth Visual Arts

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Maeve Hilgers

Youth Visual Arts

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Leah Towle

STEAM Program, School of Theatre and Music

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Makenzie Schaeffer

Youth Visual Arts

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Michelle Rogne

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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Jules Sotomayor

Youth Visual Arts

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Yekyoung Kim

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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Todd Poteet

Youth Visual Arts

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Rae Atakpa

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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Ann Dean

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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Finn Finnerty

Youth Visual Arts

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Blanca Herrada

Exhibitions Coordinator

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Alicia Kelly

Adult & Youth Visual Arts, Hang12 Mentor

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Make Art Part of Their Daily Life

Interested in enrolling your child in an arts class in Lawrence? We have financial aid available to those who need it to ensure classes are accessible to everyone.

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Art is for Everyone

Making Art Accessible to All

Lawrence Arts Center is here to ensure anyone—of any age and any background—can connect with a supportive community and flex their creative muscles. With contemporary exhibitions, performances, and an array of music education classes for adults and kids, everyone will find something that’s right for them.

Our primary state-of-the-art facility at 940 New Hampshire St. features classrooms, studios, theatres, and more. To further support the community, we also have a space for classes and rehearsal at 10th & Mass Studios.

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What's So Great About Youth Art Classes?