Youth Education
Classes & Workshops
From the visual arts classes and craft workshops, to drama, we pride ourselves in having talented and enthusiastic teachers who set a creative and age appropriate atmosphere. Some classes are sponsored by the Arts Council, others are offered by independent teachers and organizations. All promise to stretch your imagination and inspire creativity.
Upcoming Classes
For Ages: 5 – 9
Jan 20 – Feb 10th, 2026
Tue for 4 weeks from 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Description: Make it and Take it is a hands-on experience for kids to explore crafts that they can take home right away!
Teacher Bio: Teresa Greenberg has been a Visual Arts instructor for 42 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Towson University and a Master’s degree from Loyola College. Her employment experience includes 21 years in Baltimore County Public Schools, 21 years in Carroll County Public Schools, and summers teaching at The Park School Arts Camps. She […]
Kids Arts & Crafts Workshop
For Ages: 3-4
Jan 20 – Mar 10th
Tue for 8 weeks from 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Pre-K Make it Take it with Instructor Brianna Jones
$125
Our Pre-K Make It, Take It class is a hands-on, creative learning experience designed for curious little minds! Each session invites preschoolers to explore art, crafts, and simple projects they can proudly take home. Activities are tailored to strengthen fine motor skills, spark imagination, and reinforce early learning concepts such as colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.
Children will:
Create fun, age-appropriate crafts using safe, easy-to-handle materials.
Learn through themed projects that […]
Teen Open Studio
$150 to register for all seven weekly sessions or $25 per session drop-in fee (pay upon arrival)
Open Studio classes give us the opportunity to render things in their true character, unlimited by mediums and the public gaze, all in the atmosphere and presence of other creatives. Make new friends and some great art!
An artist will oversee the class to assist students as needed. Our supplies are available for free to all participants or you are welcome to bring your own or a project you are working on.
Artist: Brianna Jones
Thursdays for seven weeks, 1/22 – 3/12 Register […]
Valentines Day Origami Workshop
Instructor: Ace Phelps
Ages 13+
All skill levels welcome. All supplies provided.
Saturday, February 14th, 2:00 -4:00 pm
Cost: $50.00
Register
Pro for a Day Concert is a unique youth arts experience that connects students with working professional artists through live performance, hands-on training, mentorship, and a public showcase. Designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging, this immersive program offers students behind-the-scenes access to the music industry while schools are closed.
Learn how to fold and assemble Modular Origami 3-D Sculptures in Part 1. Instructor Ace Phelps will help students to foster creativity and students learn the basics of Modular Origami before moving on to creating more complex project of their own designs in Part 2.
Pro for a Day Community Showcase Concert
Community Showcase featuring students from the Pro For A Day Workshop with Billy Lyve, Isis Cook, Andrea Molina and Skylar Williams
Saturday, February 21, 7:00-8:00PM
Free
Join us for a unique opportunity to witness up and coming local talent, coached by Billy Lyve and his crew of mentors, Isis Cook, Andrea Molina and Skylar Williams.
This concert celebrates our partnership with Billy Lyve, founder of Find Your Purpose and CEO of Wisdom Court Entertainment, and our Pro For A Day Workshop and Community Showcase, along with local students who have participated in a day of workshops focusing on […]
Beginners Modular Origami Workshop, Part II
Instructor: Ace Phelps
After learning how to fold and assemble your Modular Origami 3-D Sculptures in Part 1, Instructor Ace Phelps will help to foster creativity and help students move towards creating their own designs moving beyond beginner folds and creases to create more complex projects of their own choosing.
Modular origami is not only a creative art form but also a mathematical exploration, as many models are based on geometric principles. It can be used to create decorative objects, educational tools, and even complex sculptures that demonstrate mathematical concepts.
Saturday, February […]
Class Registration
Classes fill quickly, so avoid disappointment by registering early. Classes must be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met two weeks prior to class start. Payment in full is required to reserve your space. You will receive confirmation via email one week prior to the beginning of class. You may register and pay online, by phone, or in person at the Carroll Arts Center.
Cancellations & Refunds
If CCAC cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be given. For cancellations made by the student, a refund may be granted minus a processing fee. Cancellations must be requested at least 14 days prior to the start of class. If a cancellation is requested after that, a refund may be granted at the discretion of CCAC staff. No refunds are given for missed classes or early withdrawal. If a class is cancelled due to weather, parents will be contacted by email and/or phone and a make-up class will be scheduled by the instructor.
The CCAC has full discretion over registration.