The Erie Art Museum offers art classes and workshops for children
and adults year-round. Beginning on Monday, March 29, 2010 the Museum
offers classes ranging from Photography for Kids to Precious Metals Jewelry

Classes are available to beginners and more experienced artists and are offered in quarterly sessions lasting three to ten weeks. Professional artists teach all Museum classes. A complete description of available classes is online at www.erieartmuseum.org. Plan to register one week prior to class start.

Beginning Digital Photography
Wednesdays for 6 weeks Starting March 31 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Beginning Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays for 7 weeks Starting March 30 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Beginning Ceramics on the Wheel
Tuesdays for 10 weeks Starting April 6 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Beginning Drawing
Thursdays for 6 weeks starting March 30 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Advanced Digital Photography
Thursdays for 6 weeks starting April 1 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Intermediate Ceramics on the Wheel
Thursdays for 10 weeks Starting April 8 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Oriental Painting
Mondays for 6 weeks Starting March 29 from 4 – 6 p.m.

New Approaches to Life Drawing
Thursdays for 6 weeks Starting March 30 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Acrylic Finished Clay Tiles
Wednesdays for 3 weeks, April 21, 28 & May 12 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Painting in Acrylics or Oils
Tuesdays for 7 weeks Starting March 30 from 7:15 – 9:15 p.m.

Precious Metals Jewelry Making
Wednesdays for 7 weeks Starting March 31 from 7–9 p.m.

Watercolor Painting
Thursdays for 6 weeks Starting April 22 from 12 – 3 p.m.

First Fridays
A Preschool Program
Join us the First Friday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m. for a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families. Museum staff lead adults and kids through exploring one of the exhibits using story, song and art making.

Fantastical Art for Kids
Kids experiment with drawing, painting, printmaking and more as we create art around the theme of Fantasy. For kids ages 6 – 10. Wednesdays for 6 weeks Starting March 31 from 4 – 5 p.m.

Photography for Kids
This class will introduce both the foundations of photography and how to discuss works of art. For kids ages 8 – 13. Thursdays for 6 weeks Starting April 8 from 4 – 6 p.m.

Parent Child Clay
Here is a chance for children to learn alongside a parent, grandparent, or adult friend.
Sundays for 7 weeks Starting April 11 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Clayspace Independent Study
Students gain round-the-clock access to ClaySpace and work independently on their own schedule. This includes use of the wheels, slab roller, extruder, tables, and kilns. Applicants must be knowledgeable in working with clay and studio equipment. Contact the Erie Art Museum for application. Fees start at $50/month for 50 hours or less monthly usage. Independent study students must be Museum members. A one time, refundable security/key deposit of $120 is due at the time of application.