Children in our community are one of our biggest priorities at the Shiawassee Arts Center (SAC). We offer a variety of classes and workshops for grade school students after school, homeschoolers, scouts, church groups, and 4-H Clubs. Classes can be arranged to earn badges or just for the students’ enjoyment and artistic enrichment.

Our simple, hands-on multi-media classes vary from painting and drawing to mosaics and pottery. Purchase an annual SAC membership for your child ($20) or the entire family ($50) and receive discounts on classes. If you would like to arrange a class for your group, please contact us.

Thursday after-school classes run from 4pm – 5:30pm. Classes are $10 for SAC members and $12 for guests! Note: A 3% processing fee is applied to all online purchases of SAC classes

Check out our upcoming youth classes below.

Artwork not picked up within two weeks of completion or notification of completion by SAC will be disposed of.

Call (989) 723-8354 or visit us in person to register!

Instructors are Linda Ruehle – Arts Education Director, Cora Walby – Arts Education Director, Brian Bruff – SAC Board Member, and Class Instructors otherwise noted*

Children’s After School Art Classes

Thursdays 4pm – 5:30pm

$10 SAC Member/$12 Guest Student annual memberships are $20 (Note: A 3% processing fee is applied to all online purchases of SAC classes)

Artwork not picked up within two weeks of completion or notification of completion by SAC will be disposed of.

October 30 – Glass Fused Creatures – Get your imaginations in gear to create a one of a kind whimsical creature from glass pieces to be fired in the kiln. CLASS FULL–CALL TO BE PUT ON WAITLIST

November 6 – Be Grateful! – Students will create an oil pastel around a grateful theme. Also, a group, Grateful Wreath will be created. CLASS FULL–CALL TO BE PUT ON WAITLIST

November 13 – Monarch Butterfly Painting – With watercolor, students will learn a few new techniques, while painting the butterfly of the month. In November, most Monarch Butterflies have completed their migration to overwintering sites in central Mexico or coastal California. Linda Van Cise, Guest Artists/Instructor CLASS FULL–CALL TO BE PUT ON WAITLIST

November 20 – Gobble ’til You Wobble, Turkey Caricature – Have fun creating your own feathered friend with a hilarious twist! Turn your humble turkey into a larger than life BIG personality with silly expressions. Learn simple techniques to exaggerate features and infuse your drawing with humor. Kathryn Gehrs-Pahl, Guest Artist/Instructor

December 4 – Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

*December 6 *Special Saturday Class 10-11:30am*- Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

*December 6 *Special Saturday Class 1-2:30pm*- Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

December 11 – Snowman Watercolor Painting – Create winter watercolor wonderland that you’ll want to frame! Julie Penfold, Guest Artist/Instructor

December 18 – Wooden Block Decorations – Paint your favorite themes on a wooden block…reindeer, Santa, the Grinch, a snowman, gingerbread house or person, etc. You have six sides to complete your cube!