Robert S. Shineman Foundation
YAE Afterschool Fall Art Club
Exploring art in a fun and supportive environment.
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 with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and through the generous funding of the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.
Elementary ART Program (ages 5-10) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Middle/High School ART Program (ages 10- 16) 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Option for bus drop off after school directly at the art center (with permission slip)
Class Limit: 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!
November Classes
- Group 1
- Mondays, November 2, 9, 16 & 23
- Group 2
- Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17 & 24
Cuddle up with creativity and a whole forest of fall creatures!
Celebrate the magic of fall by exploring the adorable world of baby woodland animals through painting, drawing, and mixed media! Young artists will use a variety of materials and techniques to create playful artwork inspired by fox kits, fawns, owlets, squirrels, and other fall animal babies
Students will experiment with drawing, painting, texture, collage, and layering to bring their animal creations to life while learning about shapes, colors, patterns, and the natural world around them.
Come get creative, get a little messy, and bring your favorite fall animal babies to life!
Instructor: Brooke Snyder
- Ages 5-8
- Mondays and Tuesdays
- Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15
- Sign up on Square
- Ages 9-up
- Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17
- Sign up on Square
Light Up the Season with Your Own Handmade Magic!
Get creative this holiday season! Children will design and create their own festive trinkets, ornaments, and fun little figurines using a variety of art materials. From holiday decorations to tiny keepsakes and imaginative creations, students will have fun exploring their creativity and making something special to take home. All supplies are included. No experience necessary!
Instructor: Paula Yerdon
- Group 1- Tuesdays
- Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
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- Group 2- Thursdays
- Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
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Bring your imagination to life! In this fun, creative workshop, students will design their own characters, create exciting storylines, and learn the basics of comic book illustration. Using comic panels, speech bubbles, sound effects, and colorful drawings, students will turn their ideas into original comic strips or mini comic books. Whether it's superheroes, silly adventures, or fantasy worlds, the possibilities are endless! All supplies included. No experience necessary!
Instructor: Jessica Wiggins
- Group 1 - Tuesdays
- Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
- Sign up on Square
- Group 2 - Thursdays
- Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
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What happens when art meets fashion? In this imaginative, hands-on workshop, students will explore the world of wearable art by transforming everyday materials into unique sculptural creations they can actually wear! Using cardboard, wire, fabric, paper, recycled materials, and a variety of mixed-media supplies, students will experiment with shape, structure, texture, and form to build their own wearable masterpieces.
Students can create anything from oversized hats and imaginative headpieces to funky jewelry, masks, costumes, and abstract wearable accessories. We'll explore how artists use sculpture and unconventional materials to push the boundaries between art, fashion, and design. Each student will leave with their own one-of-a-kind wearable sculpture!
All supplies included. No prior art experience necessary. Come ready to imagine, build, experiment, and create!
Instructor: Jessica Wiggins