Introduce your children to a world of creativity at Elmhurst Art Museum! Professional teaching artists, curriculum geared for each age group and skill level—and an opportunity for your child to embrace creative learning in a fun and relaxed environment. Give the opportunity for creative thinking and doing to your pre-teens and teens. Art classes at the Museum provide a fun and comfortable environment to explore creativity and develop skills to compliment in-school arts instruction.
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SPRING CLASSES
Messy Business
Ages 18 mos.-5 yrs. (parent/child)
6 week class
Paint splashing! Fingers gluing! Gigglers giggling! Making art is a blast in Messy Business. And the best part? After all the fun in this multimedia class, the mess stays at the Art Museum. Messy Business encourages the development of fine motor skills
through creative self-expression. No class March 28.
FEE: $50 mem and res /$63 non
627-1 W Apr. 18-May 23 9:30-10:15 a.m.
627-2 W Apr. 18-May 23 10:30-11:15 a.m.
627-3 W Apr. 18-May 23 6:00-6:45 p.m.
627-4 W Apr. 18-May 23 7:00-7:45 p.m.
All About Me
Ages 2-5 (parent/child)
5 week class
Every parent knows how fast children grow. All About Me is the perfect way to capture each precious stage of development through weekly art projects that focus on your child. From books to handprints, collages to self-portraits, you and your child will create artwork to treasure for years to come. No class May 4.
FEE: $45 mem and res /$56 non
301AM-1 F Apr. 27-Jun. 1 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Art Around the World
Ages 2-5 (parent/child)
6 week class
Pack your suitcase for a trip around the world! Explore a different continent each week as we create our own artwork using traditional materials and techniques. Projects will include masks, textiles and vessels. No class May 28.
FEE: $50 mem and res /$63 non
301AW-1 M Apr. 23-Jun. 4 10:00-10:45 a.m
Create, Bake and Decorate
Ages 4 and Older (parent/child)
2 week class
Create a treasured Easter holiday heirloom at EAM! This two-day holiday-themed workshop is designed to maximize family togetherness while teaching basic ceramic techniques. Projects may be picked up at the Museum one week after the final session. No class March 29.
FEE: $15 mem and res /$22 non child/parent couple; $6 mem and res /$10 non add’l child
307PC-3 Th Mar.22 & Apr.5 6:15-7:15 p.m.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Let’s Play With Clay
Ages 4-6
6 week class
Clay is the perfect medium for children who love to touch everything. Play and learn basic pottery techniques to create artwork using everyday tools—
cookie cutters, a garlic press. Your finished masterpiece will be fired and glazed. No class May 28.
FEE: $50 mem and res/$63 non
307PC-1 M Apr. 23-Jun. 4 4:00-5:00 p.m.
307PC-2 M Apr. 23-Jun. 4 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Making Masterpieces
Ages 4-6
6 week class
Degas! Picasso! Monet! Your child! Will your little Pollock maximize the gallery space of your home refrigerator on their way to becoming a great artist?
Get started early, experience painting, drawing and design while learning about a famous artist. We will experiment with different art materials as your instructor presents new and fun art activities each week.
FEE: $54 mem and res /$68 non
322MM-1 Th Apr. 12-May 17 9:00-10:00 a.m.
322MM-2 Th Apr. 12-May 17 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Kindergarten Art Studio
Ages 5-6
6 week class
Kindergarten Art Studio is a rich, multimedia immersion into the world of visual arts designed especially for your Kindergarten student. Children will try their hand at a variety of techniques including watercolor, drawing, origami, and more. No class on May 4.
FEE: $54 mem and res /$68 non
322KA-1 M Apr. 12-May 17 12:30-1:30 p.m.
322KA-2 W Apr. 13-May 25 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Youth Art Studio
Ages 6-11
6 week class
Are you ready to take your love of painting and drawing one step further? This class is for the student who would like to develop their artistic skills beyond the basics. In this class, the teacher will show you how to blend and mix paints to create realistic values and textures in finished paintings. Drawing skills and other art media will be taught in this class.
FEE: $54 mem and res /$68 non
322EP-1 T Apr. 10-May 15 3:45-4:45 p.m.
322EP-2 T Apr. 12-May 17 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Print Now! Ages 7-10
6 week class
Print Now! teaches kids to design their own t-shirts, note cards, and artwork with silkscreen, stencils and stamps they create! Try new techniques each week as you learn about famous printmakers and their methods. No class May 28.
FEE: $59 mem and res /$69 non
301PRN-1 M Apr. 23-Jun. 4 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Build Now!
Ages 7-10
6 week class
What can you construct from clay, foam, wire, fiber and papier-mâché? Build Now! proves that all you need is your imagination to make 3-D mobiles, animals, monsters, fairies, bowls and buildings. No class March 28.
FEE: $59 mem and res /$69 non
301BD-1 W Apr. 25-May 30 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Youth Ceramics
Ages 7-10
6 week class
Take a lump of clay, put it in your hands, and explore endless creative possibilities. Your child will learn pottery basics and new handbuilding skills to create decorative and functional pieces to take home and enjoy. Class includes clay, glazes and firing. No prior experience necessary.
FEE: $50 mem and res /$63 non
307A-1 Tu Apr. 24-May 29 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Summer Arts Camp
Ages 7-11
Ignite your child’s creative spirit at the Museum’s arts camps! Our experienced, creative arts councilors will be your child’s guide to expressive, innovative
and fun art projects–while teaching new skills in painting and drawing, pottery, sculpture and mixedmedia. Once each week, campers will take fieldtrips
to arts destinations in Chicagoland. Campers will receive a free Art Camp tee-shirt; please bring a sketchbook, lunch and drink each day.
No camp July 4. Sign up for one week- or all nine! Different activities each session.
FEE: $150res/$188non
($120res/$150non for week of July 4th)
501A-1 M-F Jun. 11-15 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
501A-2 M-F Jun. 18-22 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
501A-3 M-F Jun. 25-29 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
501A-4 MTuThF Jul. 2-3 & 5-6 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
501A-5 M-F Jul. 9-13 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
501A-6 M-F Jul. 16-20 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
501A-7 M-F Jul. 23-27 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
501A-8 M-F Jul. 30-Aug.3 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
501A-9 M-F Aug. 6-10 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Mini Arts Camp
Ages 5-7
Have a budding young artist at home? Sign up your 5, 6, and 7 year-olds for Mini Arts Camp–a creative and fun way to explore, learn and experience art! Each week campers will be introduced to new artists, new materials and learn new skills. Our experienced, creative arts councilors will help create an imagination-filled summer for your child. Please dress to get messy, and bring a sketchbook, lunch and drink each day. No camp July 4.
Location: Wilder Park Rec Building
FEE: $85res/$106non
($68res/$85non for week of July 4th)
511-1 M-F Jun. 11-15 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
511-2 M-F Jun. 18-22 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
511-3 M-F Jun. 25-29 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
511-4 MTuThF Jul. 2-3 & 5-6 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
511-5 M-F Jul. 9-13 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
511-6 M-F Jul. 16-20 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
511-7 M-F Jul. 23-27 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
511-8 M-F Jul. 30-Aug. 3 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
511-9 M-F Aug. 6-10 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Precisely Detailed: Insect Illustrations and the Field Museum’s Collection
Join Field Museum entomologist Jim Louderman for a presentation with live and preserved insects from the Field Museum’s Collection. Louderman’s expertise informed the stunning watercolor book, Illinois Insectsand Spiders by exhibiting artist Peggy Macnamara.Learn more about the interesting pairing of science and art prevalent throughout Macnamara’s work, view stunning plates from her book and take part in a guided exploration and art activity. Open to students, teachers and home school families serving grades 6-12. $3/person.
Tuesday May 1 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Reservations are required, please contact Tara Lagana at 630-834-0202 x.116
SUMMER CLASSES
627-1 W June 13-July 25 9:30-10:15 a.m.
627-2 W June 13-July 25 10:30-11:15 a.m.
627-3 W June 13-July 25 6:00-6:45 p.m.
627-4 W June 13-July 25 7:00-7:45 p.m.
627-MB1 W June 13-July 25 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
307-PC1 M June 18-July 23 4:00-5:00 p.m.
307-PC2 M June 18-July 23 5:15-6:15 p.m.
307A-1 Tu June 19-July 24 4:00-5:00 p.m.
307A-2 Tu June 19-July 24 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Messy Business
Ages 18 mos.-5 yrs. (parent/child)
6 week class
Ages 18 mos.-5 yrs. (parent/child)
6 week class
Paint splashing! Fingers gluing! Gigglers giggling! Making art is a blast in Messy Business. And the best part? After all the fun of this multimedia class, the mess stays at the Art Museum. Messy Business encourages the development of fine motor skills through creative self-expression. No class July 4.
Fee: $50 mem and res/$63 non
Fee: $50 mem and res/$63 non
627-1 W June 13-July 25 9:30-10:15 a.m.
627-2 W June 13-July 25 10:30-11:15 a.m.
627-3 W June 13-July 25 6:00-6:45 p.m.
627-4 W June 13-July 25 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Creation Station
Ages 5-7
6 week class
Ages 5-7
6 week class
Get creative! Paint, collage, draw and have fun in this exploratory class. No class July 4.
Fee: $50 mem and res/$63non
Fee: $50 mem and res/$63non
627-MB1 W June 13-July 25 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Let’s Play With Clay
Ages 4-6
6 week class
Ages 4-6
6 week class
Clay is the perfect medium for children who love to touch everything. Learn basic pottery techniques and create artwork through exploration.
Fee: $55 mem and res/$65 non
Fee: $55 mem and res/$65 non
307-PC1 M June 18-July 23 4:00-5:00 p.m.
307-PC2 M June 18-July 23 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Youth Ceramics
Ages 7-10
6 week class
Ages 7-10
6 week class
The power of clay is in its endless creative possibilities. What will your child create? Pottery basics and handbuilding skills are taught as students create decorative and functional pieces to take home and enjoy. Class includes clay, glazes and firing. No prior experience necessary.
Fee: $55 mem and res/$65 non
Fee: $55 mem and res/$65 non
307A-1 Tu June 19-July 24 4:00-5:00 p.m.
307A-2 Tu June 19-July 24 5:15-6:15 p.m.