The Richard S. Shineman Young Artist Experience (YAE)
2025 Classes
YAE Art Club (Young Artist Experience) is made possible by generous funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.
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 Art Center. The “experience” typically consists of four weekly classes (unless otherwise noted), is open to ages 5 and up, and held from 4 - 5:30 pm. 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. Space is limited to 8 students per class.
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.
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
- Special Kids' Pottery One-day Workshop
- Pottery Flower Bowls - Spring Inspired!
- Instructor: Brooke Morse
- Date: Saturday, April 26
- Time: 9 - 11 am
- Cost: $20 per student
- Limited to 8 students -- First come first served
SORRY! SOLD OUT. A special one-day pottery workshop for kids to make pottery flower bowls in time for Mother’s Day! Registration begins Wednesday, April 2, on Square; first come, first served.
- 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.
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
- 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
- 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