Classes Are you looking for inspiration? What could be better than creating art in a studio that is located right in the middle of our museum galleries? Artists of all ages can sign-up for one of our Shelton Art Studio classes. Activities in each class are tailored to a specific age group, but in every class we will: Analyze the art work on exhibit in the museum galleries Explore ideas and ways to make art Create our own masterpieces Bring your friends or make new ones in a class designed just for your age group. Class sizes are limited, and at least 5 students are required for the class to run. The cost is noted on the schedule for each class of four sessions. Scholarships are available to assist families with limited incomes. Three full scholarships are available for each class on a first- come, first-served basis, pending demonstration of need. To register please email Wendy Bredehoft at wbredeho@uwyo.edu. If you have questions, please call Wendy at 766-3496. Museum members receive a 10% discount. Current classes: Teen Apprenticeship Program Wrap It, Shape It, Fold It, Tape It Where Does Moss Grow? Carry It With You Afternoons at the Museum Monday Night Classes: Painting Nature with Water Media Teen Apprenticeship Program Ongoing Teens ages 13 and up are encouraged to apply for Shelton Art Studio Apprenticeships. Student apprentices comprise part of the museum's education team. Apprentices receive training to work alongside artists/teachers in Shelton Art Studio classes and assist with art activities, lesson plans, and studio set-up and organization. If selected, the teen must commit to work at least 20 hours in the studio, plus assist with Spring Break Art Camp approximately 10 hours. Apprentices who complete the program then have the opportunity to spend 20 hours working in the Shelton Studio, under the guidance of an artist/teacher, on an approved art project of their choice. The Art Museum provides all supplies. Wrap It, Shape It, Fold It, Tape It Pre-school and Kindergarten Thursdays: Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1 Grades 1, 2 and 3 Tuesdays: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 3:30 - 4:30 pm $25/4-class session Consider all of the wonderful things you can make from paper! This month we will look at the work of artist Kwang-Young Chun who uses mulberry paper to wrap and tie geometric shapes, from which he creates three-dimensional forms. Then we will explore the possibilities of paper by wrapping, bending, folding, gluing, taping and more to create our own imagery and forms. Where Does Moss Grow? Pre-school and Kindergarten Thursdays: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 Grades 1, 2 and 3 Tuesdays: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30 - 4:30 pm $25/4-class session We'll explore moss doesn't grow on rolling stonesa vision of nature by Brian Burkhardt, which is an installation that connects science and art. We'll examine our natural world by using discovery processes that link science and art in the studio, allowing us to explore creative ideas and interesting combinations of art materials. Carry It With You Pre-school and Kindergarten Thursdays: Nov 5, 12, 19 Grades 1, 2 and 3 Tuesdays: Nov 3, 10, 17 3:30 - 4:30 pm $20/3-class session What if you didn't have pockets? Where would you carry small items that are important to you? In Japan, before the twentieth century, men used miniature sculptures known as netsuke, hung by cords from their obi belt to secure personal belongings in small pouches. Crow Indians often used small pouches that attached to their belts or special cases that hung over their shoulders to carry items. We'll explore examples of these special items on exhibit in our galleries. Then we'll create our own carry-alls. Afternoons at the Museum Monday, September 28 1 - 4:45 pm Monday, October 26 1 - 4:45 pm Ages 6-10 $20/student - or - $15/student for families with 3 or more children Scholarships available - pre-registration encouraged What do students do when they have a day off from school because it is a Staff Development Day for teachers? Why not spend the afternoon at the Art Museum? On Monday, September 28 and Monday, October 26, students between the ages of 6-10 might wish to spend the afternoon looking at cool art, and then making their own art in the Shelton Studio. Modeled after our art camps, each day will be jam-packed with creative things to do. Healthy snacks will be provided. Monday Night Classes: Painting Nature with Water Media 7 pm - 9 pm each Monday Through Nov. 16 for Teens and Adults $50/each 4 - class session OR "Drop In" rate - $15/class Scholarships are available Join artist Jeanie Schlump each week for a new lesson in painting nature with watercolors or acrylic paints. This class is structured to accommodate students' individual schedules. Each Monday night session will provide a different painting experience, and students may progress at their own pace. If you have always wanted to try watercolor or acrylic painting, but wanted a little bit of assistance, don't miss this class. It's an enjoyable time of learning and experimenting – for adults and teens only! No experience is necessary. > Main Education Page

Amelia Marlatt, Jack Brown, and Tina Huh draw and discuss the sculpture Doolin Doolin in our Pre-K/Kindergarten class.