Free Children's Art Classes at the Adirondack Art Association

Thanks to grant funding and generous donations by members and the board of directors, the Adirondack Art Association (AAA) will be offering all of their children’s art classes for free this summer. Special thanks is owed to the Charles R Wood Foundation as they provided the AAA with a grant to help fund these classes. As a non-profit community arts organization, the Adirondack Art Association is dedicated to providing arts education and fine art exhibitions in the community of Essex and the surrounding areas.

Five children’s art classes will be offered through out the 2016 summer season, with at least one class every month from June to September. These classes include Children’s Nature & Art Workshop on Saturday, June 25; Red, White & Blue Children’s Tie Dye Workshop on Saturday, July 2; “Wabi Sabi” Photography Workshop on Saturday, July 16; Bird House Painting Class on Saturday, August 20; and Children’s Nature & Art Workshop on Saturday, September 17.

The AAA hopes that in being able to provide this programming free of charge to the community, more children will have an opportunity to experience art making and discover their own talents. All of the children’s classes are free and open to the public, but donations towards class materials will be accepted if parents wish to donate $3-10 per child.

The Adirondack Art Association opened for the season on Friday May 27, 2016. All programming including art exhibits, art classes, and special events can be found on the AAA website at www.adirondackartassociation.com. Memberships at multiple levels are available to help support this programing. For more information please email info@adirondackartassociation.com.

AAA Children’s Art Classes

Please register in advance to guarantee your seat by calling us at 518-963-8309 or emailing our director at info@adirondackartassociation.com.

Children’s Nature & Art Workshop
Saturday, June 25 from 2:00-4:00 pm

Join us as we teach students to use materials from nature to create beautiful art. Open to children of all ages, adults should accompany children under 6 years of age. Free (suggested $3-10 donation if able).

Red, White & Blue Children’s Tie Dye Workshop
Saturday, July 1 from 10 am – 12 pm

Get ready to celebrate 4th of July weekend with themed crafts! Children will create red, white, and blue tie-dye tee-shirt and a themed fan. Materials include one shirt per child, but please feel free to bring your own socks, shirts, dresses, bandanas, etc. to dye too! Free and open to children of all ages, adults should accompany children under 6 years of age. ($3-10 suggested donation if able)

“Wabi Sabi” Photography Workshop with Penelope Clute
Saturday, July 16 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join photographer Penelope Clute on this “Photo Trek” where students will learn photographic techniques in the field. Bring your own camera of any type, whether a 35 mm or a cell phone. All ages encouraged, but an adult should accompany children under 12. Free ($3-10 suggested donation if able).

Bird House Painting Class with Christina Elliott
August 20 from 2:00-4:00 pm

Paint and decorate your own birdhouse for outdoor use or display. All materials included. Open to children of all ages, adults should accompany children under 6 years of age. Free ($3-10 suggested donation if able).

Children’s Nature & Art Workshop
Saturday, September 17 from 2:00-4:00 pm

Join us as we teach students to use materials from nature to create beautiful art. Open to children of all ages, adults should accompany children under 6 years of age. Free ($3-10 suggested donation if able).

The Adirondack Art Association was founded in 1963 to encourage art and contribute to community in the Adirondack Region. Our gallery showcases the work of 100+ members from May to October, with a special Christmas show in early December. We are proud to promote the work of local artists and to offer art-oriented workshops for all ages that draw on the North Country's immense reservoir of artistic talent. We gratefully acknowledge the past support of the Essex Community Fund, the New York State Council on the Arts and the Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks as we look ahead to new programs that contribute to the artistic vitality of the region. Learn more at adkartessex.org.