Summer Art Workshops
Reservations open March 1

Summer Art Workshops for Students

$300 Non-Member / $255 Member
Students entering grades 1–8
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Play, experiment and create with us! Summer Art Workshops in the CMA Center for Creativity encourage the exploration of ideas through imaginative play, exploration of art materials, and lively gallery games.

Mondays–Fridays
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
5 days of in-person instruction at the Columbus Museum of Art for students entering 1st–8th Grade. Classes will be offered each week with the same theme split by grades. Students will be able to explore the galleries through private tours, have downtime outside on the gardens and have access to a variety of creative materials. Class sizes vary from 10 to 16 students.

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations prior to May 5. Cancellations after May 5 will result in a 50% refund.

For questions or information about our need-based scholarships contact Megan Green at 614.629.0369 or megan.green@cmaohio.org. Columbus Museum of Art offers a limited number of partial, need-based scholarships for each Workshop. Please note that completion of this form does NOT secure Summer Art Workshop registration. Scholarship applications close April 16. Apply here.

Themes

Gadgets and Gizmos–Explore the gadgets and gizmos artists use in making art as we apply these tools to our own art making.

The Great Outdoors–Allow nature to take hold as we explore the elements and terrains of the great outdoors. Reach the far depths of space or explore garden spaces. Nature takes hold as we go on hikes around the Museum.

Paws and Claws–Explore art making activities with animals as our theme. From household pets to wilderness creatures, we will craft, sculpt and make animals big and small.

Schedule

June 5–June 9

Gadgets and Gizmos (Grades 1–2, 3–4 and 5–6)

1st–2nd Grade with Leigh Foust
SOLD OUT
BIG IDEA: Explore natural elements, expanding the mind of the artist, by learning about new and exciting mediums and artistic tools.

3rd–4th Grade with Bailey Reese
SOLD OUT
BIG IDEA: Gain a greater appreciation for the Earth by learning about art observation techniques and using materials from outside to create. Learning about the artistic elements the Earth has to offer.

5th–6th Grade with Brittaini Pulver
BIG IDEA: Get up close and personal, with different scaled art creations and observation techniques. Create work inspired by all the unique and wonderful things about our planet.

5th–6th Grade Gadgets and Gizmos

June 12–June 16

The Great Outdoors (Grades 1–2, 3–4 and 6–8)

1st–2nd Grade with Laura Patterson
SOLD OUT
BIG IDEA: Scurry, hop, and crawl your way thought the outdoors as you explore the animals that inhabit it. These critters and their homes will influence both solo and collaborative work.

3rd–4th Grade with Grace Mitchener
BIG IDEA: Recycled paper making & exploring natural elements through the great outdoors to incorporate in final pieces for student showcase.

3rd–4th Grade The Great Outdoors

6th–8th Grade with Catie Beach
BIG IDEA: Investigate art, design, engineering, and science and how they all come together. Collect botanical specimens and keep a sketchbook to learn what nature has to offer.

6th–8th Grade The Great Outdoors

June 26–June 30

Paws and Claws (Grades 1–2, 3–4 and 5–6)

1st–2nd Grade with Alexis Steverding
SOLD OUT
BIG IDEA: Connect with the animals around us through storytelling and character development.

3rd–4th Grade with “Cat” Margaret Argabright
BIG IDEA: Learn about the environment and environmentally cautious art. Explore how to incorporate recyclables, mixed media, and movement into creations.

3rd–4th Grade Paws and Claws

5th–6th Grade with Krista Stauffer
BIG IDEA: Blend art through creating, storytelling and theatrical attire.

5th–6th Grade Paws and Claws

July 10–July 14

Gadgets and Gizmos (Grades 1–2, 3–4 and 6–8)

1st–2nd Grade with Leigh Foust
SOLD OUT
BIG IDEA: Explore natural elements, expanding the mind of the artist, by learning about new and exciting mediums and artistic tools.

3rd–4th Grade with Kelsey Griest
SOLD OUT
BIG IDEA: Dig in to both 2D and 3D art making with unconventional materials and found objects.

6th–8th Grade with Selena Loomis
BIG IDEA: Let’s create art that’s larger than life through sculptures that morph and change us into larger-than-life, human-art-fusions!

6th–8th Grade Gadgets and Gizmos

July 17–July 21

The Great Outdoors (Grades 1–2, 3–4 and 5–6)

1st–2nd Grade with Finnick Vest
SOLD OUT
BIG IDEA: Explore the Great Outdoors through the creative lens of Ohio animals and habitats.

3rd–4th Grade with “Cat” Margaret Argabright
BIG IDEA: Journey into landscape art through different lenses. Both literally and figuratively.

3rd–4th Grade The Great Outdoors

5th–6th Grade with Tierany Lyons
BIG IDEA: Play with natural materials and found objects. Reflect on your own experiences with nature, outdoors, and weather and create independent and collaborative art.

5th–6th Grade The Great Outdoors

July 24–July 28

Paws and Claws (Grades 1–2, 3–4 and 6–8)

1st–2nd Grade with Alexis Steverding
SOLD OUT
BIG IDEA: Befriend the animals around us as we explore these companions through storytelling and character development.

3rd–4th Grade with Priscila Teixeira
BIG IDEA: Explore sustainability in art. Venture into multimedia art incorporating patterns, textiles, and more.