AGES 10-15

VITA ART CENTERS art classes provide high-quality enrichment experiences in the visual arts for ages 10 & Up. Classes are taught by professional artists and instructors who design fun and educational projects taught in a hands-on studio environment. Enrollment is limited to 10 students per class.

CANCELATION POLICY

Ages 13 - 18 check out our teen art program click here

Home School students must first complete a registration form (link below) to secure your spot. P.O.’s be must be received before the first class date. Thank you!

 

BUILD A CLASS, OR HOST A PARTY

Gather a group of up to 10 friends and we can customize an art class or special occasion especially for your group. To set up your class, or if you have any questions email Mary Perez, mary@vitaartcenter.com.

SUMMER 2025 REGISTRATION OPEN


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Hand Painted Mini Surfboards
$10.00
Hand Painted Mini Surfboards
  • Sunday, July 13

  • Instructor: Jem Morris

  • Time: 12-2pm

  • Pre-Registration Required

  • Ages 6 thru Adult

  • Youth ages 6 -12 must be accompanied with a registered adult

  • $10.

Join surfing enthusiast and artist Jem Morris for a fun, hands-on community workshop where participants ages 6 and up will paint and personalize their own mini wooden surfboards! Jem will guide you in designing a surfboard that reflects your unique style and love for the ocean.

No experience needed All materials provided. Perfect for families, friends, and ocean lovers of all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. All materials included.


Community Felting & Enameling Summer Workshops
$20.00
Community Felting & Enameling Summer Workshops
  • Wednesdays, 6-8:00pm

  • 6/18-Felting, abstract painting with fibers

  • 6/25-Enameling, Mushroom Charms

  • 7/2-Felting, Story Book Art

  • 7/9-Enameling, Butterfly Charms

  • 7/16-Felting, Succulents

  • 7/23-Enameling, Flower Charms

  • 7/30-Felting, Jellyfish

  • 8/6-Enameling Leaves

  • $20. per person

  • Pre-Registration Required

  • Ages 8 thru Adult

  • Youth ages 8 -12 must be accompanied with a registered adult

  • Instructor: Michelle Wilson-Petit

Join us Wednesday evenings for a fun and creative community art class for ages 8 and up! Each week will alternate between hands-on felting and enameling projects, offering participants the chance to explore both soft and metal-based materials while learning new techniques. Whether you're new to these crafts or looking to deepen your skills, this class provides a welcoming space to create and connect. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. All materials included.


Pet Portraits, Week 5, Morning
  • Week 5, July 7 - July 11

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Jem Morris

  • Ages: 10&up

Create a portrait of your favorite animal or pet in this mixed media painting and drawing class. You will explore many techniques for creating with paint, collage, stencils and printmaking. Painting experience is not essential. Projects will encourage creative expression, concept development, and advancement of painting and drawing skills.

• Pack a snack and beverage and dress in clothes you won't mind getting messy in.

• Emergency form must be filled out before the first class:

Emergency Form Link


Visual Storytelling, Week 6, Morning
  • Week 6, July 14- July 18

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Jem Morris

  • Ages 10&Up

Both graphic novels and comics are art forms where words and images can together tell a compelling story. Students will improve their drawing skills through the staging and drafting of an original visual story concept they create learning to use both artwork and language together. No illustration experience is necessary we will meet students at their skill level and assist each individual student to improve their skills, define their own style, and experiment with different processes.

• Pack a snack and beverage and dress in clothes you won't mind getting messy in.

• Emergency form must be filled out before the first class:

Emergency Form Link


Stop Motion Animation, Week 7, Morning
  • Week 7, July 21-July 25

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Maia Landau

  • Ages 10 & Up

    This exciting course introduces students to stop motion animation. We'll be using a mix of techniques. including drawn character animation, cut-out animation and character design. The class will learn story boarding, staging, and set design that will all be put together to create a short movie.

    • Pack a snack and beverage and dress in clothes you won't mind getting messy in.

    • Emergency form must be filled out before the first class:

    Emergency Form Link


Mixed Media & Photography, Week 8, Morning
$225.00
  • Week 8, July 28 - Aug 1

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Jem Morris & Maia Landau

  • Ages 10&Up

Looking at the many sources of inspiration that exists in nature. Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials from nature including using natural dyes, printmaking, ceramics and more.

• Classes are held in our outdoor classroom

• Pack a snack and beverage and dress in clothes you won't mind getting messy in.

• Emergency form must be filled out before the first class:

Emergency Form Link


Character Design, Draw & Sculpt, Week 9, Afternoon
  • Week 9: Aug. 4 - Aug 8

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Jem Morris

  • Ages 10 & Up

Bring your characters to life in this fun and exciting hands-on class! Students will start with engaging drawing exercises to develop and refine their unique character concepts. Once their designs are complete, they’ll transform their 2D ideas into 3D sculptures using polymer clay. This class encourages creativity while building essential skills in character design, form, and sculpting techniques.

• Pack a snack and beverage.

• Emergency form must be filled out before the first class:

Emergency Form Link


Spring Middle School Art Studio, Wednesdays
  • Grades 5-8

  • Wednesdays, Apr 2 - May 28

  • Time: 3:30-5:30 pm

  • Instructor: Jem Morris

  • Fees: $300.. (or 3 monthly payments of $110.)

  • Materials provided

  • Classes are held outside in our patio

    Create, learn and experiment as you have a ton of fun experiencing the joy of making art. Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials including ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome and supported with individualized instruction.


Spring, Middle School Art Studio, Fridays
  • Grades 5-8

  • Fridays, Apr 4 - May 30

  • Time: 3:30-5:30 pm

  • Instructor: Jem Morris

  • Fees: $300. (or 3 monthly payments of $110.)

  • Materials provided

  • Classes are held outside in our patio

    Create, learn and experiment as you have a ton of fun experiencing the joy of making art. Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials including ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome and supported with individualized instruction.