KIDS CLASSES
Helping Kids realize their creative potential!
The CAA schedules a variety of classes throughout the year geared toward kids ages 6 & up! We try to accommodate busy year round schedules with both after school classes and summer programming. Our teachers will encourage your kids with fun, project driven lessons, leaving plenty of room for personal expression and creativity! We hold our classes in our Classroom upstairs above the gallery, on the third floor of the Village Hall. Scholarships are available, please reach out to us for more details!
Upcoming Classes:
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Pop-UP After School Art Classes for Kids with Claire Jensen Friday, June 13 & 20 | 3:15 - 5:00 pm Open to Ages 6 - 14 | All Materials Provided CAA Members: $25 per class Non-Members: $30 per class Still Life Class - Friday, June 13: Bring your favorite object from home and turn it into art! In this class, students will learn how to arrange a setup, sketch their layout, and use tone and shadow to bring the scene to life with acrylic paints. Together we will learn some tricks and techniques so you can bring home a masterpiece! Still Life Class - Friday, June 20: In this creative drawing class, we’ll start by learning the basics of perspective - how to make things look close, far, big, and small - using just pencils. Students will then put this knowledge to the test by looking out a window and using it to frame the paper, then drawing the world outside (or one we imagine)! Students will learn how to build a scene with depth, detail, and creativity using graphite and colored pencils. Along the way, we’ll explore shading, texture, and color layering to bring the drawings to life. About Claire: I am a passionate artist and a current studio art major at Williams College. A graduate from Cooperstown High School, I enjoy creating a lively community in the art space for people of all ages and abilities. My work consists mostly of drawing and painting as I combine observation, imagination, and personal expression onto my canvas. I am excited to help student build not only skills and confidence, but most importantly a love for the creative process. Where? These classes will meet at the specified dates and times in the Cooperstown Art Association's Upstairs Classroom Space. REGISTRATION & QUESTIONS? Contact the CAA at (607) 547-9777 or [email protected] |
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Kids Art Camp with Lexi LeRoux Looking for an exciting and creative summer activity for your kids? Sign them up for our Kids Summer Art Camp with Lexi LeRoux! From July 14-18, your child can explore their artistic side with a variety of fun and educational art classes. Open to ages 6-14, this camp is perfect for budding artists of all levels. 5 Days | Monday - Friday July 14 - 18 | 11:30 - 1:30 pm Open to Ages 6yrs - 14yrs CAA Members: $30/day or $145/week Non-Members: $35/day or $175/week All Materials included Registration Deadline : July 12 Monday, July 14: Rock Photo Holders Students will paint intricate designs on rocks and learn the art of wire wrapping to display a favorite photo. Tuesday, July 15: Paint With Unusual Items Students will learn how to create visual texturing using marbles, bead necklaces, legos, corks, bubble wrap, and more! Wednesday, July 16: Ribbon Wall Hanging Students will create one-of-a-kind wall art for their rooms using tree branches, twine, and ribbon. Thursday, July 17: Decoupage Students will learn how to decoupage using oyster shells and party napkins . All students will make a trinket disk, key chain, or both. Friday, July 18: Sidewalk Painting & Mindfulness Jars Students will learn meditation techniques and make their own mindfulness jars. Sidewalk chalk painting will welcome gallery visitors for the 1 pm show of this week's art. Where? These classes will meet at the specified dates and times in the Cooperstown Art Association's Upstairs Classroom Space. REGISTRATION & QUESTIONS? Contact the CAA at (607) 547-9777 or [email protected] |
Past Classes:
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Make a Throw Quilt - Two Day Sewing Class for Children Ages 6-12 with Betsy Foster Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm Open to Ages 6 - 12 | All Materials Provided CAA Members: $85 Non-Members: $90 Class Description: Quilting is more than just a craft—it’s a blend of art, tradition, and warmth that people of all ages can enjoy, including kids! Designed for children ages 6-12, this class introduces learners to the world of quilting, fostering creativity, patience, and the satisfaction of making something beautiful with their own hands. In this two-day, three-hour class, young sewers will start with the basics and work step by step to create their own lap quilt. Students should have a basic understanding of hand sewing, pinning, measuring, ironing, and sewing machine use. However, guidance and support will be provided to ensure both safety and fun. By the end of the class, each child will have a foundational understanding of quilting and will complete a throw quilt using pre-cut fabric, batting, binding, and hand-tying techniques. Where? These classes will meet at the specified dates and times in the Cooperstown Art Association's Upstairs Classroom Space. REGISTRATION & QUESTIONS? Contact the CAA at (607) 547-9777 or [email protected] |
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Draw on Fabric, Design & Sew by Hand and with a Machine with Betsy Foster 6 Fridays | October 4 - November 8 | 3:15 - 5:00 pm Open to Ages 7yrs - 12yrs CAA Members: $145 Non-Members: $150 Class Description: Designed for beginner sewers in ages 7-12, this six-week course will introduce kids to essential sewing techniques, from hand stitching to confidently using a sewing machine. With a focus on both safety and creativity, kids will build practical skills while expressing their artistic side. Each week, students will work on a new project that grows in complexity—starting with pot holders, then moving on to pillowcases, quilting squares, and ending with a crossbody bag featuring a zipper. Along the way, they'll experiment with various fabrics and even design their own patterns using fabric pens. By the end of the program, your child will know how to thread needles, sew buttons and zippers, cut and measure fabric, and use a sewing machine. Most importantly, they’ll bring home projects they’re proud of and new skills that inspire a lifetime of creativity! Where? These classes will meet at the specified dates and times in the Cooperstown Art Association's Upstairs Classroom Space. REGISTRATION & QUESTIONS? Contact the CAA at (607) 547-9777 or [email protected] |
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Kids Art Camp with Lexi LeRoux Looking for an exciting and creative summer activity for your kids? Sign them up for our Kids Summer Art Camp with Lexi LeRoux! From August 12-16, your child can explore their artistic side with a variety of fun and educational art classes. Open to ages 6-14, this camp is perfect for budding artists of all levels. 5 Days | Monday - Friday August 12 - 16 | 2:00 - 4:30 pm Open to Ages 6yrs - 14yrs CAA Members: $30/day or $145/week Non-Members: $35/day or $175/week All Materials included excluding materials requested for August 14 & 15 sessions Registration Deadline : August 10th Monday, August 12 : Pulled String Art Learn a new painting technique by using liquid acrylic and string. The artist will determine the blending and line of color by pulling the string to create an abstract and unique work of art. Tuesday, August 13 : Bubble Painting This project is a blast! Students blow paint bubbles onto paper, and watch them POP Learn how and why this technique creates an aesthetically pleasing texture. Wednesday, August 14 : Nature Printing Learn a unique process for removing color from a dark fabric while observing nature and applying it to this project. *Please have your child bring a 100% cotton, dark colored t-shirt or hoodie for this project* Thursday, August 15 : Dreamcatchers Learn how to make your own unique dreamcatcher. *Please have your child bring items to help make the project unique and personal i.e. feathers, fabrics, charms, beads, etc.* Friday, August 16 : 2 PROJECTS, 1 DAY
Where? These classes will meet at the specified dates and times in the Cooperstown Art Association's Upstairs Classroom Space. REGISTRATION & QUESTIONS? Contact the CAA at (607) 547-9777 or [email protected] |
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Kid's Art Camp! with Emilie Rigby
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30pm | August 15 - 19 | Children Age 9-14 Members $30/day or $145/week | Non-Members $35/day or $170/week This year for kids art week, we are blending art with science and nature observation. We will meet at the art association classroom, and many of the classes will have an outdoor component. Please bring weather appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and a snack if you would like. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house, meet some new friends, and learn about the natural world and how to use it as inspiration for your art! To pre-register, please call the CAA at 607-547-9777. All materials included except unlined notebook required for Aug. 15th class Monday, August 15: Nature Journaling Spend the afternoon observing the wonders of the natural world in order to enhance your drawing and naturalist skills, through a series of fun and short activities and challenges. Bring an unlined notebook to start filling with drawings and notes on the wonders you find! Tuesday, August 16: Botanical Illustration pt.1 In this workshop, students will learn the basics of botanical illustration through a series of still life "prompts.” We will focus on how to translate an image accurately onto the page so that it can be recognized by people who view it. We will be working with pencil, pen and ink and adding color. Wednesday, August 17: Tree ID Have you ever wanted to know what tree you are looking at? There are over 950 tree species native to North America, each with their own unique characteristics. This class will introduce the basics of tree identification and set you up with the skills you need to keep learning! Thursday, August 18: Botanical Illustration pt.2 Build upon the foundational skills from part one in order to work on a more detailed long-form botanical illustration project. Students will have a wide range of subjects to choose from, or are welcome to bring their own. Friday, August 19: Drawing and Painting at the Lake Spend a relaxing afternoon drawing and painting by the lake. We will meet at the Art Association and bring along our favorite art mediums to Lakefront Park. Students are welcome to work on a self guided piece or participate in the group prompts. |
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Rigby will be instructing a five day summer camp style set of classes this summer at the CAA! This is perfect for children looking to get out of the house for a week and explore the creativity within them. Each day offers a new experience, a chance to learn a new set of skills, and an excuse to explore the natural beauty of our environment. Emilie is well-versed in the art of blending the natural world around us into meaningful artistic expression, and will aim to spark the creative drive within the children who sign-up for her camp sessions. Emilie has a wealth of knowledge on all of these subjects and will be providing plenty of demonstrations, examples, and personalized instruction for your children to get the most out of this week long session. For more information on Emilie Rigby and her work, you can visit his website here
Emilie Rigby will be instructing a five day summer camp style set of classes this summer at the CAA! This is perfect for children looking to get out of the house for a week and explore the creativity within them. Each day offers a new experience, a chance to learn a new set of skills, and an excuse to explore the natural beauty of our environment. Emilie is well-versed in the art of blending the natural world around us into meaningful artistic expression, and will aim to spark the creative drive within the children who sign-up for her camp sessions. Emilie has a wealth of knowledge on all of these subjects and will be providing plenty of demonstrations, examples, and personalized instruction for your children to get the most out of this week long session. For more information on Emilie Rigby and her work, you can visit his website here