Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

Weekly Class

Painting and Drawing Club Fall Session 2

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Designed for young artists in grades 6–9, this eight-week after-school club combines skill-building with a creative community. Students will explore a variety of 2D mediums including watercolor, charcoal, mixed media, art and advocacy projects, and more while strengthening their drawing and painting skills.

Students will connect with other young artists, develop their own artistic voice and style, and begin building a portfolio of work. Whether your child wants to deepen their love of art, find a community of creative peers, or prepare for future opportunities such as Kimball Art Center’s Young Artists Academy and other advanced programs, this club offers a supportive space to grow.

Youth Clay Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing Fall Session 3

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Get ready to get your hands dirty in Youth Clay! In this hands-on 4-week clay class, young artists will learn the basics of clay handbuilding and wheel throwing. They’ll discover how to shape clay, create bowls, cups, and other fun pieces, all while exploring their creativity and learning new skills. Perfect for kids who love getting crafty but don’t get to use kiln-fired clay at home!  Kids Ages 8+ only.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.

Youth Clay Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing Fall Session 1

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Get ready to get your hands dirty in Youth Clay! In this hands-on 4-week clay class, young artists will learn the basics of clay handbuilding and wheel throwing. They’ll discover how to shape clay, create bowls, cups, and other fun pieces, all while exploring their creativity and learning new skills. Perfect for kids who love getting crafty but don’t get to use kiln-fired clay at home!  Kids Ages 8+ only.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.

Try It: Sampler Studio

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Curious about taking an art class but not sure where to start? Unsure whether clay, painting, or drawing is right for you? This class is a low-commitment, four-week evening class designed for the art-curious.

Experiment with a variety of materials, try different techniques, and meet our teaching artists while discovering what sparks your creativity. Each week, you’ll get a taste of one of our most popular studio offerings in a relaxed, social setting where no prior experience is required. This class is all about experimentation, play, and discovering the creative practices you enjoy most.

All materials included. No experience necessary. This is a four-week course.

Week 1: Drawing – Susan McFarlene

Week 2: Handbuilding – Hazel Coppola

Week 3: Acrylic Painting – Marisa Bone

Week 4: Gelli Printmaking – Lisa Needham

Drawing Level II

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Take your drawing practice to the next level in this Level II class focused on refining technique, deepening observation, and developing a personal artistic voice. Students will build on foundational skills while exploring more complex subjects and detailed studies.

This course is intended to be a follow up for Drawing Level I or if you have previous drawing experience. This is a 6-week course.

Drawing, Level II – Materials List

  • drawing paper pad (Strathmore 9 x 12 recommended)
  • pencils: one each of 2H, 2B, 4B, 6B
  • kneaded eraser
  • white vinyl eraser
  • pencil sharpener
  • tracing paper
  • vine charcoal
  • black compressed charcoal (soft, medium, hard)
  • white chalk pencil
  • blending stumps

Youth Clay Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing Fall Session 2

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Get ready to get your hands dirty in Youth Clay! In this hands-on 4-week clay class, young artists will learn the basics of clay handbuilding and wheel throwing. They’ll discover how to shape clay, create bowls, cups, and other fun pieces, all while exploring their creativity and learning new skills. Perfect for kids who love getting crafty but don’t get to use kiln-fired clay at home!  Kids Ages 8+ only.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.