Ignite imaginations and explore a variety of media in visual art classes for children, youth and families with young children. Classes are held in Inspire's art studios.
Upcoming program registration dates:
Priority registration (Airdrie & Rocky View County residents) begins on Aug. 10 at 8 a.m.
Open registration begins on Aug. 14 at 8 a.m.
Read child, youth and family visual arts class descriptions
Family classes are for children ages 3-6, with a participating adult.
Family painting: children will have the opportunity to express themselves through painting supported by a family member, in instructor-led activities.
Family mixed media: children will learn how to use different media to create art while supported by a family member, in instructor-led activities.
Classes for children include ages 6 - 10, classes for youth include ages 11-17.
Drawing (child & youth): students will learn how to use coloured and graphite pencils to create their own drawings.
Watercolour (child & youth): students will learn about painting composition while developing watercolour painting techniques to create their own project.
Fibre art (child & youth): students will work with felt to develop 2D (children) or 3D (youth) artpieces.
Cartooning (child): students will learn about cartooning techniques while using pencil and markers to create their own drawings inspired by a favourite cartoon character.
Manga (youth): students will learn anime/manga drawing skills like proportions, hairstyles and character poses while using pencils and markers to create their own manga characters.