The Robert S. Shineman Foundation
YAE After-School Fall Art Club 2025
Young Artist Experience or YAE program (pronounced “yay”) are mindfulness-based art classes that help relieve stress and nurture the creative spirit! All classes are held at the Salmon River Fine Arts Center. These discounted classes are made possible through the generous funding of the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.
Elementary ART Program (ages 5-10) Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Middle/High School ART Program (ages 10-16) Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Option for bus drop off after school directly at the art center (with permission slip)
Class Limit: 6-8 (first come; first served)
Cost: Pay what you can: $5 - $40 (covers one month session, all materials and a snack)
Free scholarships available –please email your request!
YAE After School Fall Series
- ELEMENTARY (Ages 5-10)
- Tuesdays Sept. 9,16,23
- Register on our Square Site
- MIDDLE - HIGH SCHOOL (Ages 10-16)
- Thursdays Sept. 11, 18, 25
- Register on our Square Site
Do you have old or broken toys lying around? Don’t toss them—transform them!
In TinkerTime, students will learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and repurpose their old toys and trinkets into something entirely new. Using imagination, basic engineering, and a splash of creativity, students will deconstruct objects and reassemble them into unique works of art.
This hands-on class encourages problem-solving, design thinking, and sustainable creativity while giving new life to forgotten treasures. Students are encouraged to bring in their own toys, though a variety of materials will also be provided.
Come tinker, build, and invent—because in TinkerTime, no toy is too broken to spark creativity.
Instructor: Brooke Morse
- ELEMENTARY (Ages 5-10)
- Tuesdays, Sept 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
- Register on our Square Site
- MIDDLE - HIGH SCHOOL (Ages 10-16)
- Thursdays, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Register on our Square Site
Step into a world of imagination and creativity!
In Cosplay & Costume Design, students will explore the art of creating costumes inspired by their favorite characters, stories, and original ideas. From masks and props to wearable accessories and full costume pieces, students will learn how to design, craft, and assemble their own cosplay creations using a variety of materials.
This class encourages self-expression, problem-solving, and hands-on making while teaching basic sewing, prop construction, and design techniques. Students are welcome to bring in old clothes, fabric scraps, or costume pieces to repurpose, but all core supplies will be provided.
Instructor: Abrielle Soluri
- ELEMENTARY (Ages 5-10)
- Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19 | Dec 3 | 3:30-5:30
- Register on our Square Site
- MIDDLE - HIGH SCHOOL (Ages 10-16)
- Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20 | Dec 4
- Register on our Square Site
Celebrate creativity through the traditions of Native American–inspired art!
In this special November session, students will explore projects rooted in Native American culture and history. Together, we’ll craft corn husk dolls, squash birdhouses, and other art projects that reflect the resourcefulness and creativity of Indigenous traditions. Students will learn how natural materials have been used for generations to create both functional and decorative works of art, while also exploring the values of respect, storytelling, and connection to the land.
Come create, learn, and celebrate in Native American Art Adventures!
Instructor: Linda Knowles