Come explore at Featherstone! During the summer months, in addition to Summer Art Camp, we offer Afternoon Art classes. Each week day features a different medium - these two hour afternoon classes are a fun, creative time for children - please note ages for each class in descriptions below.
​Featherstone's Children's Art Program Mission, Philosophy, Curriculum & Code of Conduct

Pre-registration is required for classes - please register online below or call  508-693-1850.

Summer 2023 - Afternoon Art

Registration opens Monday, June 19

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Mondays: Printmaking (for children ages 9+)
with Allison Doherty
Day: Mondays 
Dates: July 10, (no 17), 24, 31, August 7
​Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Printmaking Studio
Cost: $30 per class 
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These classes will introduce young artists to some printmaking techniques, while encouraging them to find their artistic voices. Safe mastery of tools and materials will be covered and all materials are provided. 

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Mixed Media Collage (for children ages 7+)
with Tyla Packish
Day: Tuesdays 
Dates: July 11, 18*, 25, August 1*, August 8
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Painting Studio *(Pebble Studio 7/18 and 8/1)
Cost: $30 per class
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​Explore collage with mixed media materials - paper, fabric, paint, ribbon and more! Students are encouraged to bring any photographs, magazines, special papers and/or journals you would like to work with, or they can use supplies we provide! 

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Wednesdays: Beaded Bracelets (for children ages 9+)
with Lucinda Sheldon
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August (no 2), 9
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $30 per class, includes all materials

During this 2 hour class, students will have the opportunity to design their own beaded bracelet to take home! Featherstone has a  wide range of shapes, sizes and color beads to create with.

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Thursdays: Yoga & Mindful Crafts (for children ages 7+)
with Anne Caldwell
Day: Thursdays
Dates: July 6, 13, (no 20), 27, August 3, 10
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
​Location: Painting Studio
Cost: $30 per class 

Combining Anne's backgrounds in education, art and yoga for kids and families, your child will experience mindfulness practices connecting with the beauty of Featherstone's grounds. The first 50 minutes are devoted to a fun and engaging yoga practice which incorporates all the proven benefits of stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques combined to help strengthen the body, mind, self-esteem, self-regulation and social skills, suitable for any child regardless of experience. The rest pose at the end of yoga will allow us to transition into the following hour of mindful arts and crafts that may vary each week, but always incorporate a variety of mixed media/materials at the studio, with recycled objects and found objects in nature. 

An example of a favorite craft activity is likely to be Mandala rock painting. Each participant can create many, while leaving at least one behind to start a new Featherstone 'Kindness Rock Project'. After drying, the kids will hide their thoughtful rocks during a "mindful walk" for future visitors to find while at a musical or other event out behind the studios. 
*Some yoga mats are available but please bring one if you have one, along with water to drink. Children should wear clothes conducive for movement and for art.

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Fridays: Ceramics (for children ages 7+)
with Nancy Blank and Sabrina Kuchta
Day: Fridays
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11
Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM
Location: Pottery Studio
Fee: $30 per class

In this class, we will explore various techniques in hand building. From decorative planters to dragons to mugs, students will learn and experiment with multiple techniques in construction and decoration of functional and sculptural pieces.
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: 
All artwork will be bisque fired after each class, which takes an additional 2 weeks before pick up. Children under eight will not be permitted to use the ceramic wheels. No exceptions.

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