Inspiring Creativity Through Art Education

 

At the Emporia Arts Center, we believe that art is for everyone. Our Art Education programs offer engaging, hands-on experiences for all ages, fostering creativity, self-expression, and lifelong learning. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or refining your artistic skills, we provide a welcoming space where imagination thrives.

As access to arts education continues to diminish in public schools, we are committed to expanding opportunities in Emporia and surrounding communities. Through our Community Initiative, we bring the joy of art beyond our walls, offering interactive programs that make creativity accessible to all. Our Art Mobile brings creativity to the community through this outreach, providing hands-on art education and inspiring engagement through interactive programs. Join us in celebrating the power of art—right here in Emporia!

Get ready for a season full of creativity at the Emporia Arts Center! Kids can dive into 8 weeks of imaginative fun, with a new theme each week and classes designed to match. From hands-on projects to exploring new techniques, there’s something exciting waiting every week. We’re also offering a variety of adult classes for all skill levels — whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your artistic practice. Make the most of your summer and create with us at the Emporia Arts Center!


Register below, at the Emporia Arts Center located at 815 Commercial St. or give us a call at 620-343-6473.
*All classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment for classes is required at the time of registration.

Spring Art Classes

Matisse Collage

Get the family together and create a Matisse inspired collage! Fun for the WHOLE family.

  • Saturday, May 23

  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | All Ages

  • $5.00 per Student

May Paint & Sip

You’ll be guided through each painting step by step. Bring your favorite beverage and go home with a new piece of art!

  • Friday, May 22

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 21+

  • 25.00 per Student

May PLein Air Pastels

Get outdoors and create a pastel piece while soaking up the sun! *Meet at the Emporia Arts Center before heading to campus. Dress accordingly!

  • Saturday, May 23

  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | 18+

  • 20.00 per Student

Week 1: Rainbow Week, June 2 – 5

colors of the rainbow

Start the summer off by learning all about color! We’ll study the color wheel and create projects that focus on color mixing.

  • Tuesday, June 2

  • 12:00 – 3:00 pm | 1st – 5th

  • $20.00 per Student

colors of the rainbow

Start the summer off by learning all about color! We’ll study the color wheel and create projects that focus on color mixing.

  • Wednesday, June 3

  • 2:00 – 5:00 pm | MS – HS

  • $20.00 per Student

TIE DYE PARTY

Stop by during this come and go event to tie dye your very own t-shirt! *one t-shirt included with each registration.

  • Friday, June 5

  • 12:00 – 3:00 pm | All Ages

  • 5:00 – 8:00 pm | All Ages | During EFF

  • $20.00 per Student, T-shirt included

  • $10.00 per Student, Bring your own items

Week 2: Outdoors Week, June 9 – 12

Nature paintbrush

Anything can be a paintbrush! Take a walk to collect your “brush” and bring it back to EAC to create a masterpiece!

  • Tuesday, June 9

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 per Student

PLEIN AIR

Get outside and create art in the great outdoors! Please make sure your kiddo has sunscreen and proper attire!

  • Wednesday, June 10

  • 11:00 – 1:00 pm | MS – HS

  • $20.00 per Student

PLEIN AIR

Get outside and create art in the great outdoors! Please make sure your kiddo has sunscreen and proper attire!

  • Friday, June 12

  • 11:00 – 1:00 pm | 1st – 5th

  • $20.00 per Student

Week 3: Solstice Week, June 16 – 19

Sun Paper Art

Create fun nature prints using Sun Paper!

  • Tuesday, June 16

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 per Student

Solstice Art

Celebrate the upcoming summer solstice by creating sun inspired art!

  • Wednesday, June 17

  • 2:00 – 5:00 pm | MS – HS

  • $20.00 per Student

Solstice Art

Celebrate the upcoming summer solstice by creating sun inspired art!

  • Friday, June 19

  • 1:00 – 4:00 pm | 1st – 5th

  • $20.00 per Student

Week 4: Art History Week, June 23 – 26

Tiny Self portrait

Look at some famous self portraits before using a mirror to create your own!

  • Tuesday, June 23

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 per Student

Pop Art Party

Learn about the Pop Art movement of the 1950’s and channel some of its iconic artists to create your own masterpieces!

  • Wednesday, June 24

  • 2:00 – 5:00 pm | 1st – 5th

  • $20.00 per Student

Pop Art Party

Learn about the Pop Art movement of the 1950’s and channel some of its iconic artists to create your own masterpieces!

  • Friday, June 26

  • 1:00 – 4:00 pm | MS – HS

  • $20.00 per Student

Closed the week of the 4th of July! June 30 – July 4

Week 5: Printmaking Week, July 7 – 10

Tin Foil prints

Use tin foil and markers to transfer color onto paper! An easy printmaking activity just for littles!

  • Tuesday, July 7

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 per Student

Beginner Printmaking

Explore a variety of printmaking techniques such as lithography and relief printing!

  • Wednesday, July 8

  • 2:00 – 5:00 pm | MS – HS

  • $20.00 per Student

Beginner printmaking

Explore a variety of printmaking techniques such as lithography and relief printing!

  • Friday, July 10

  • 1:00 – 4:00 pm | 1st – 5th

  • $20.00 per Student

Week 6: Open Studio Week, July 14 – 17

Smash Painting

Use tin foil and markers to transfer color onto paper! An easy printmaking activity just for littles!

  • Tuesday, July 14

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 per Student

Make Stuff studio

This open studio is designed just for kids! Come with an idea or just go with the flow!

  • Wednesday, July 15

  • 2:00 – 5:00 pm | 1st – 5th

  • $20.00 per Student

Make Stuff Studio

This open studio is designed just for kids! Come with an idea or just go with the flow!

  • Friday, July 17

  • 1:00 – 4:00 pm | MS – HS

  • $20.00 per Student

Week 7: Drawing Week, July 21 – 24

alphabet Soup

Practice your ABC’s while also creating a fun piece of art!

  • Tuesday, July 21

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 per Student

Drawing & Sketching

Create your own sketchbook and learn the basics of drawing!

  • Wednesday, July 22

  • 2:00 – 5:00 pm | MS – HS

  • $20.00 per Student

Drawing & Sketching

Create your own sketchbook and learn the basics of drawing!

  • Friday, July 24

  • 1:00 – 4:00 pm | 1st – 5th

  • $20.00 per Student

Week 8: Collage Week, July 28 – 31

Polaroid COllage

Make a funky collage using mixed materials,. including a polaroid photo!

  • Tuesday, July 28

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 per Student

mixed media madness

Paint, cut, glue, draw, print! Utilize a variety of media and techniques to create unique pieces of art!

  • Wednesday, July 29

  • 2:00 – 5:00 pm | 1st – 5th

  • $20.00 per Student

mixed media madness

Paint, cut, glue, draw, print! Utilize a variety of media and techniques to create unique pieces of art!

  • Friday, July 31

  • 1:00 – 4:00 pm | MS – HS

  • $20.00 per Student

Clay Classes

KIDS Clay CLub

Open studio just for kids with a focus on creative play! Dress for a mess!

  • Thursdays, June 4 – August 13

  • 1:30 – 3:00 pm | PreK – High School

  • 4:00 – 5:30 pm | PreK – High School

  • 10.00 per Session

Coffee & Clay CLub

Open Studio for adults (18+)! This come and go session is great for all skill levels from beginner to expert. Teachers are available to help with hand building or wheel throwing – bonus; we supply coffee from Granada Coffee Co.

  • Thursdays & Saturdays, June 4 – August 15

  • 10:00  – 12:30 pm | 18+

  • 15.00 per Session

Summer paint-a-mug

Design and decorate your very own pre-made mug to use throughout the Summer!

  • Saturday, June 20

  • 12:00 – 1:30 pm | All Ages

  • 15.00 per Student

Glaze workshop

Bring your bisque pieces and dive into the world of midfire glazes! One Coffee & Clay session for making pieces included in price. Prerequisite: Coffee & Clay Club and/or Intro to Wheel Throwing.

  • Tuesday, July 14

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 18+

  • 25.00 per Student

Adult Art Classes

Beginner Stained Glass

This is comprehensive beginner stained glass class designed to teach the basic skills of the art of stained glass. No prior experience required. All supplies included. ALL SPOTS FILLED!

  • Wednesdays, June 10 – July 22

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 18+

  • 95.00 per Student

Intro to Acrylic Painting

Learn the basics of painting with acrylic in the 6-week beginner course!

  • Tuesdays, June 9 – July 21

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 18+

  • 80.00 per Student

Floating frames

Create a unique piece of wall art using thrifted frames and acrylic paint!

  • Wednesdays, June 17 & 24

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 18+

  • 40.00 per Student

PLein Air

Get outdoors and create a pastel piece while soaking up the sun! *Meet at the Emporia Arts Center before heading to campus. Dress accordingly!

  • Saturday, July 11

  • 10:30 – 12:30 pm | 18+

  • 20.00 per Student

Paint & Sip Classes

June Paint & Sip

You’ll be guided through each painting step by step. Bring your favorite beverage and go home with a new piece of art!

  • Saturday, June 6

  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | 21+

  • 25.00 per Student

Summer solstice Paint & Sip

You’ll be guided through each painting step by step. Bring your favorite beverage and go home with a new piece of art!

  • Friday, June 26

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 21+

  • 25.00 per Student

July Paint & Sip

You’ll be guided through each painting step by step. Bring your favorite beverage and go home with a new piece of art!

  • Friday, July 10

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 21+

  • 25.00 per Student

August Paint & Sip

You’ll be guided through each painting step by step. Bring your favorite beverage and go home with a new piece of art!

  • Friday, August 14

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 21+

  • 25.00 per Student

EAC Program Policies

LOCATION: All art classes are held at the Emporia Arts Center located at 815 Commercial St. Emporia, KS unless otherwise noted.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: The Emporia Arts Center is not responsible for a child’s care before or after a class. Students must check in with front desk staff before heading to class. Please drop off and pick up your child promptly. Children in the PreK classes, as well as any others 5 & below, will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their class.

REGISTRATION: All classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment for classes is required at the time of registration. If a class does not meet the minimum number of registered students, EAC will cancel that specific class at noon the day before the class date.

REFUNDS: We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason. In the rare case this happens, we will offer a credit valid through the end of the class season, or a make-up class could be provided. If a student is not able to attend a class that they are registered for, EAC is NOT responsible for providing a make-up class or refund.

REGISTRATION: In person: 815 Commercial St. Emporia, KS Online: emporiaksarts.org Over the phone: 620-343-6473

HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday-Friday: 10:00-6:00 pm & Saturday: 10:00-3:00 pm

QUESTIONS: Contact Sadie Ayer at smoore@emporiaksarts.org