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!


September Classes

banner announcing September Classes: September Session: Printmaking Aventures

an example of print making showing buildings in a city
  • GROUP 1
  • Due to the start of school: Wednesday, September 9
  • Then: Mondays, September 14, 21, & 28
  • Sign up on Square

  • GROUP 2
  • Thursdays, September 10, 17 & Oct 1
  • Sign up on Square

Make a mark. Make a print. Make it your own!

Discover the exciting world of printmaking in this four-week September adventure! Young artists will explore traditional block printing and Gelli plate printmaking, learning how artists transfer drawings, patterns, and textures onto paper.

Students will create their own printing plates; experiment with ink, layering, textures, and everyday objects; and discover the fun of pulling a print—where every impression can be a little different! We’ll also explore how printmaking can be used to create artwork, cards, posters, illustrations, book pages, fabric designs, and more.

Come experiment, get creative, and make your mark!

Instructor: Jessica Wiggins

October Classes

banner announcing October Classes: October Session: Ceramic Fairy Houses and Toadstools

an example of a ceramic fairy house

Build a little magic with clay!

Step into an enchanted world where fairy houses, whimsical toadstools, and tiny treasures come to life! In this hands-on ceramics class, young artists will learn how to shape, texture, and decorate clay while creating their own magical fairy-inspired creations.Students will explore basic hand-building techniques, experiment with texture and color, and discover how clay transforms from soft and sculptable to a finished ceramic piece after firing.

Let your imagination grow wild as you build, decorate, and create your own little piece of fairyland!

Instructors: Tuesdays with Brooke Morse/Thursdays with Joan Mullen

November Classes

banner announcing October Classes: October Session: Ceramic Fairy Houses and Toadstools

an orange fox on a blue background

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