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Fall Children and Family Art Classes at Creative York.

By Creative York. August 21, 2024

Don't miss these upcoming youth and family classes at Creative York. 

Looking for classes for teens or adults? Check out our Adult and Teen classes and Teen Art House.

Homeschool Sessions: Musical Ceramics!

(6 weeks) Wednesdays 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 from 11am-1pm

Non-Member Price: $170.00 / Member Price: $150

Age: 8-16

Instructor: Holly Davis

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio, York, PA, 17401

Learn a variety of clay sculpting skills in this 6 week clay class for homeschool students! Students will work on a variety of different musical projects such as chimes and whistles to create sound using clay! This class is open to beginner and experienced students. All supplies are included.


Kids Art Crew: Art & Science!

(4 weeks) Wednesdays, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 from 6-8pm

Non-Member Price: $120.00 / Member Price: $100

Age: 7-11

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

Art and Science go hand in hand! What types of art can you make while doing science experiments? How can we use the chemical properties of materials to create unique pieces? Explore and experiment in this fun art class.


Arts Together: Storybook- Harold and The Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

Saturday, September 14th from 10-11am

Non-Member Price: $25.00 / Member Price: $15

Age: 3-8 years old with an adult partner

Instructor: Karla Myers

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

Join us for this Parent and Child workshop based on the children’s book, “Harold and The Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson! We will read the book aloud in the gallery, and then move upstairs to create an art project based on the story. Registration is per child.


Squishmallow Collage Workshop

Saturday, September 28th from 9-11am

Non-Member Price: $40.00 / Member Price: $30

Age: 6-10

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

Share your love of Squishmallows by making a collage of your favorite one! Our instructor will guide you to make the perfect Squish shape and teach you how to match color and hue to your fuzzy friend. Students may bring in one Squishmallow to class with them to use as a model.


Arts Together: Fall Painting

Saturday, September 28th from 12-2pm

Non-Member Price: $45.00 / Member Price: $40

Age: 3-8 years old with an adult partner

Instructor: Karla Myers

Location: Springettsbury Township Recreation Center, York, PA, 17402

Join us for a fun afternoon working as a parent and child on a Fall inspired painting! The parent and child will work on the same canvas together step-by-step to craft the perfect masterpiece!

This class will be held at the Springettsbury Township facility. Registrations will open on September 1st.


Kids Art Crew: Recycled Sculpture

(4 weeks) Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 from 6-8pm

Non-Member Price: $120.00 / Member Price: $100

Age: 6-10

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

How can you reuse old objects in a new way? How can you change a water bottle into a piece of artwork? Learn how to reinvent and revitalize in this four week art class!


Arts Together: Storybook- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Saturday, October 5th from 10-11am

Non-Member Price: $25.00 / Member Price: $15

Age: 3-8 years old with an adult partner

Instructor: Karla Myers

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

Join us for this Parent and Child workshop based on the children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak! We will read the book aloud in the gallery, and then move upstairs to create an art project based on the story. Registration is per child.


Family Painting Class: Halloween!

Saturday, October 12th from 4-6pm

Non-Member Price: $45.00 / Member Price: $40

Age: 8+

Instructor: Joanna (Joey) Trainor

Location: Springettsbury Township Recreation Center, York, PA, 17402

Join us for an afternoon of family fun for this Halloween themed painting class! Participants will paint step-by-step along with our instructor to complete a final Halloween scene. This class is open for kids as young as 8, working alongside their family members. Each participant will have their own canvas to work on.

This class will be held at the Springettsbury Township facility. Registrations will open on September 1st.


Homeschool Sessions: Wall Hanging Ceramics

(6 weeks) Wednesdays 10/16, 10/23, (skip 10/30),11/6, 11/13, 11/20 (skip 11/27) 12/4 from 11am-1pm

Non-Member Price: $170.00 / Member Price: $150

Age: 8-16

Instructor: Holly Davis

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio, York, PA, 17401

Learn a variety of clay sculpting skills in this 6 week clay class for homeschool students! Students will work on a variety of different wall-hanging projects to learn the basics of clay sculpting and assemblage! This class is open to beginner and experienced students. All supplies are included.


Halloween Painting Workshop

Saturday, October 19th from 9-11am

Non-Member Price: $40.00 / Member Price: $30

Age: 6-10

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

Get in the spooky spirit in this painting class! Students will follow step by step to create a Halloween themed painting, perfect for your favorite haunted house!



Arts Together: Storybook-Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr

Saturday, November 2nd from 10-11am

Non-Member Price: $25.00 / Member Price: $15

Age: 3-8 years old with an adult partner

Instructor: Karla Myers

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

Join us for this Parent and Child workshop based on the children’s book, “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” by Bill Martin Jr and illustrated by Eric Carle! We will read the book aloud in the gallery, and then move upstairs to create an art project based on the story. Registration is per child.

Kids Art Crew: Fiber Art

(4 weeks) Wednesdays 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, (skip 11/27), 12/4

Non-Member Price: $120.00 / Member Price: $100

Age: 6-10

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

Join us for a fun filled four week class learning a variety of fiber art techniques! Students will learn a new skill every week while working on different fabric and fiber projects.


Harvest Printmaking Workshop

Saturday, November 16th from 9-11am

Non-Member Price: $35.00 / Member Price: $25

Age: 6-10

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: Creative York Main Classroom, York, PA, 17401

It’s time to play with your food! Create unique, one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of sliced vegetables and paint. Our instructor will guide students to experiment with making different designs using the vegetables as stamps. 


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