The Richard S. Shineman Young Artist Experience (YAE)
2024 - 2025 Classes

The YAE (pronounced “Yay”) after-school art club provides mindful art based experiences for the young artist held in a safe and encouraging environment at the Salmon River Fine Arts Center.  The “experience” typically consists of four weekly classes (unless otherwise noted). This allows time to explore creative self expression and experience various art techniques. An option for bus drop off after school directly at the art center is available with a permission note. An after school snack is provided. All classes are pay what you can! Rate options available at time of checkout ($5 - $20 for all classes in one session). Free scholarships available for those with financial need - no questions - email or call the art center. Note: Space is limited to 6 students per class.

YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

The Richard S. Shineman Young Artist Experience Spring Show. We are so proud of what our young artists are creating in this fun after-school program that we will be holding an art exhibit in the spring to showcase some of the creative artwork being made in the YAE program. We will share details as the time gets closer.

You can also check out our month-by-month calendar to help you plan all your Fine Arts Center activities.


Spring Classes

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  • Wood Bird Houses
  • Mondays 4 weeks:
  • Feb 24, March 3,  17, 24 (no class Mar 10)
  • Instructors: Neal Tubbs & Tom Lambert 

SORRY! SOLD OUT. Assemble and build your own whimsical wood birdhouse under the guidance of our instructors. Then explore fun design techniques using paints, paper and assorted findings to make it colorful and uniquely your own.

Space is limited to eight so please sign up early at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

*Option for after school bus drop off from Pulaski. (School will need a note from parents for each day.) A snack will be provided


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  • Paper Mache Castles
  • Tuesdays 4 weeks:
  • Feb 11, 25 (no class Feb 18). Mar 4, 11
  • Instructor: Joan Mullen

Create and decorate your own castle! Using a variety of objects and forms you will build layers of paper mache using plaster-craft to create a castle sculpture!  Then have fun painting and embellishing it to make it uniquely yours.

Space is limited to eight so please sign up early at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

*Option for after school bus drop off from Pulaski. (School will need a note from parents for each day.) A snack will be provided


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  • Diorama Art
  • Mondays  4 weeks:
  • Mar 31, Apr 7, 21, 28 (no School April 14)
  • Instructor: Karen Allen

Starting with a wooden shadow box, learn how to create your own little miniature scene using a variety of papers, findings and Sculpey. It could be a woodland scene, or a room from your favorite restaurant, house or building.

Space is limited to eight so please sign up early at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

*Option for after school bus drop off from Pulaski. (School will need a note from parents for each day.) A snack will be provided


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  • Clay Creatures
  • Tuesdays 4 weeks:
  • March 18, 25, April 1, 8
  • Instructor: Stan Webb

SORRY! SOLD OUT. Learn how clay artist Stan Webb creates his dinosaurs. Then get ready to turn your own favorite creatures into clay sculptures.  All pieces will be bisque fired and then you will paint your creatures and prepare them for a final glaze firing.

Space is limited to eight so please sign up early at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

*Option for after school bus drop off from Pulaski. (School will need a note from parents for each day.) A snack will be provided


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  • Drawing & Painting
  • Mondays 4 weeks:
  • May 5, 12, 19 (no class May 16) Jun 2
  • Instructor: Brooke Snyder

SORRY! SOLD OUT. Explore various drawing and painting techniques, styles and mediums. No matter what level, fun and imagination are always encouraged!

Space is limited to eight so please sign up early at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

*Option for after school bus drop off from Pulaski. (School will need a note from parents for each day.) A snack will be provided


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  • Garden Art
  • Tuesdays 4 weeks:
  • April 22, 29, May 6, 13
  • Instructor: Kathy Allardice

SORRY! SOLD OUT. Make art for the outdoors! In this 4-week session you will create a clay bird bath, garden gnomes and paint your own garden stake to mark your path or secret garden.

SORRY! SOLD OUT. Space is limited to eight so please sign up early at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

*Option for after school bus drop off from Pulaski. (School will need a note from parents for each day.) A snack will be provided


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  • Botanical Printmaking
  • Tuesdays 2 week session:
  • May 20 and May 27
  • Instructor: Beth Sotherden

SORRY! SOLD OUT. In this 2-week session you will use real flowers and leaves and explore a variety of printmaking techniques to make gorgeous art from nature. In the first week you’ll make several prints and the second week you will mat them or assemble and create a collage using your beautiful prints.

Space is limited to eight so please sign up early at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

*Option for after school bus drop off from Pulaski. (School will need a note from parents for each day.) A snack will be provided