Youth Classes, Ages 5 – 17

Youth Classes and Workshops for ages 5-17 and offer the opportunity to experiment, learn, and develop art skills in small classroom sizes. Instruction includes drawing, painting, mixed media, sewing, singing, and more. Programs are led by Art House instructors and offered in daily or weekly sessions. Classes limited to 10-12 students. 

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REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY

A refund will be issued minus a 10% non-refundable deposit on ALL classes and workshops when cancelled 48 hours or more before the first class or workshop starts. Students who wish to cancel less than 48 hours before the first day of class are not eligible for a refund or credit.

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Spring and Summer Program Registration Is Open

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Spring Programs

Watercolor in Depth for ages 9-13

Instructor: Sandra Nursilo

Thursdays, May 14 – June 11
Time: 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
5-week class: (M) $150 ; (NM) $165
Materials included

Learn unique methods like batik, negative painting, stamping, and collaging to add depth and texture to your work. Through guided exercises and personal projects, you’ll refine your skills and develop your artistic style.  

 

Creative Crafts for ages 8-11

Instructor: Maria Latour

Saturday, May 16
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $54 ; (NM) $59
Materials included

 

Have fun learning various crafts including jewelry making, keychains, magnets, and beaded pens. Also learn how to hand sew while making an animal face pillow. 

 

Pastel Landscape Workshop for ages 8-14

Instructor: Cheryl Boc-Chidester

Saturday, May 16
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $65 ; (NM) $72
Materials included

In this two-hour workshop, students will create a landscape using torn paper stencils and pastels to create a one-of-a-kind landscape. 

Creative Scrunchie Making Workshop for ages 6-13

Instructor: Mila Pershyna

Saturday, May 23
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $40 ; (NM) $44
Materials included

This workshop is designed for kids of any skill level. Participants will learn essential sewing techniques, by machine and hand, select their preferred fabric from a diverse collection, and craft their scrunchie. Everyone will leave with handmade hair accessories and cherished memories of a day spent creating together. 

Tee Time: Clone Your Favorite Shirt Workshop for ages 8-15

Instructor: Mila Pershyna

Sunday, May 24
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $55 ; (NM) $61
Material fee: $10 paid to instructor on the day of the workshop

Do you have a T-shirt that fits you perfectly? In this workshop, young designers will learn the industry secret to creating a pattern from a garment they already love! Students will bring their favorite fitting T-shirt to use as a template. We will teach them how to trace and draft a professional sewing pattern from it. Then, they will use that pattern to cut and sew a brand-new custom tee, learning to work with stretch fabrics and professional finishing techniques along the way. 

Supplies: Bring one T-shirt that fits well (to use as a guide). We provide a variety of knit materials! However, if your student has a specific color or print in mind, they are welcome to bring 1 yard of knit (stretchy) fabric to customize their look. 

Design & Sew: Elastic Waist Summer Skirt Workshop for ages 8-15

Instructor: Mila Pershyna

Saturday, May 30
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $47 ; (NM) $52
Materials included

Get ready for the warm weather by designing your own custom summer skirt! In this workshop, young designers will learn the fundamentals of garment construction by creating a classic elastic-waist gathered skirt. Perfect for both beginners and experienced stitchers, this class covers how to measure for a custom fit, sew straight seams, create a casing for elastic, and hem a garment professionally. Students can personalize their designs with pockets, unique trims, or contrasting waistbands. 

Bonus: Have extra fabric? Students can use their scraps to make a matching skirt for a favorite doll or a hair accessory! 

Custom Option: If your designer has a specific style in mind, they are welcome to bring 1–1.5 yards of woven cotton fabric to create their unique look.

Adult/Child Workshop: Cyanotype: Camera-less Photography for ages 8-14

Instructor: Cheryl Boc-Chidester

Saturday, June 6
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $110; (NM) $121
Each registration covers 1 child and 1 adult
Materials included

In this workshop, participants will create one-of-a-kind cyanotype images. Our camera-less photography technique (invented in 1842) will involve lying (flattish) objects on paper coated with an iron salt solution, exposing them to UV light, and washing the paper with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images. The images can also be enhanced with light watercolor washes. During the two-hour class, students will create at least two images. While the instructor will have (flat) objects, such as dried flowers and leaves, lace and ribbon, and seashells, used to create, students are welcome to bring their own. 

Adult/Child BYO Ice Cream Cone Cookie Decorating Workshop for ages 5+

Instructor: Audrey Edwards

Sunday, June 7
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $60 ; (NM) $66
Each registration covers 1 child and 1 adult
Materials included

It’s summertime! And, what a great time to create a sweet summertime treat…only with cookies! Come join Sweetflour LLC where you and your child will each create this cute set of cookies that make a double scooped ice cream cone when put together. All materials will be provided! At the end of class you both will receive boxes to take your yummy cookie treats home in! 

Preschool Playdate for ages 2-5

Instructor: Shannon Karol

Saturday, June 13
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
1-day workshop: (M) $10 ; (NM) $12
Each registration covers 1 adult + child pair
Materials included

Preschool Playdates offer the opportunity for preschoolers and their favorite adult to create, look, and learn about art in small class sizes. Each month we’ll read a story, look at art, and create a special art project inspired by what we see. In June, we’ll read The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt.

Questions? Contact office@northvillearthouse.org