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!

Spring Art Classes

Spring into Spring with our colorful art classes! We have classes for ages PreK – Adults.

Register below, at the Emporia Arts Center located at 815 Commercial St. or give us a call at 620-343-6473.

April Youth Art Classes

Salt sprinkle rainbows

Create fun, textured watercolor rainbows!

  • Saturday, April 18

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 Per Students

Chalk Print Paper

Create your own dyed paper on day one, and use it to make a piece of art on day two!

  • Saturdays, April 11 & 18

  • 12:00 – 1:00 | 1st – 5th

  • $7.00 Per Students

May Youth Art Classes

pattern worms

Learn pattern recognition and create a cute worm friend!

  • Saturday, May 2

  • 10:30 – 11:30 am | PreK – K

  • $5.00 Per Students

field of flowers

Paint a colorful and vibrant field of flowers!

  • Saturday, May 2

  • 12:00 – 1:00 | 1st – 5th

  • $7.00 Per Students

Watercolor & Pastel Flowers

Create detailed flowers using watercolor and pastels.

  • Saturday, May 2
  • 1:30 – 3:00 pm | 6th – 12th

  • $7.00 Per Students

Matusse collage

Get the family together and create a Matisse inspired collage!

  • Saturday, May 23
  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | ALL AGES

  • $5.00 Per Students

Clay Classes

KIDS Clay CLub

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

  • Thursdays, April 2 – May 21

  • 4:00 PM – 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, April 2 – May 23

  • 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 18+

  • 15.00 per Session

Mother’s day paint-a-mug

Design and decorate your very own pre-made mug as a gift to your mom, grandmother or that person who is a mother figure in your life! Or create it for yourself!

  • Saturday, May 9

  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | ALL AGES

  • 15.00 per Student

Adult Art Classes

Beginner Watercolor

Start with the basics and begin your journey to mastering watercolors!

  • Wednesdays, April 1 – May 20

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 18+

  • 90.00 per Student

Garden Collage

Cut, paste, and print to create your very own garden themed collage!

  • Thursdays, April 9 – May 21

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 18+

  • 50.00 per Student

April 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.

  • Saturday, April 18

  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | 18+

  • 20.00 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.

  • Saturday, May 23

  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | 18+

  • 20.00 per Student

Paint & Sip Classes

April Paint & Sip

Welcome Spring with our April guided painting! This month you will learn how to paint Spring flowers in a fun watering can! Add your own flare to it. Bring your own beverages and snacks!

  • Friday, April 17

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 21+

  • 25.00 per Student

Mother’s day Paint & Sip

Hang out with mom, your wife or your bestie and create a beautiful landscape painting! Bring your own beverages and snacks!

  • Friday, May 8

  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | 21+

  • 25.00 per Student or $40 per Pair

may Paint & Sip

Enjoy an evening of learning how to paint May’s guided painting. This month’s painting you will learn how to paint a perspective painting as if you are laying in the field looking up at the moon. Bring your own beverages and snacks!

  • Friday, May 22

  • 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 Moore at smoore@emporiaksarts.org