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
ART THAT POPS!
Morning Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages Range: 5-12
Fee: $180
Get ready for a creative adventure where art jumps off the page!
Students will explore creative art projects that sparkle, spin, pop and glow. We will create anaglyph images, design a rocket lava lamp, draw on expanding sponges and create monsters that pop right out of our imagination! Plus, we’ll paint our own neon light signs and spin paper toys that transform into dazzling designs right before our eyes. We will have fun from the beginning to the end, inspired by Op artist Olimpia Zagnoli, Neo-Folk artist Kristin Farr, Lothar Meggendorfer famous […]
This camp is designed to ignite your creativity and passion for the arts through a series of engaging art projects. Each day will be a new adventure as we explore various techniques, styles, and mediums.
This comprehensive workshop is designed to help high school students prepare a strong, competitive portfolio for college art program applications. Students will receive guided instruction on selecting and refining artwork, developing cohesive bodies of work, and presenting their pieces professionally for submission.
Participants will learn what colleges and universities look for in an art portfolio, including technical skill, conceptual development, originality, and process documentation. The workshop will cover portfolio organization, photographing artwork, writing effective artist statements, and understanding digital submission platforms such as SlideRoom.
Through personalized feedback, group critiques, and one-on-one guidance, students will leave with a clearer direction for their artistic […]
ART THAT POPS!
Afternoon Session: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Ages Range: 5-12
Fee: $180
Get ready for a creative adventure where art jumps off the page!
Students will explore creative art projects that sparkle, spin, pop and glow. We will create anaglyph images, design a rocket lava lamp, draw on expanding sponges and create monsters that pop right out of our imagination! Plus, we’ll paint our own neon light signs and spin paper toys that transform into dazzling designs right before our eyes. We will have fun from the beginning to the end, inspired by Op artist Olimpia Zagnoli, Neo-Folk artist Kristin Farr, Lothar Meggendorfer famous […]
From superheroes to super-pets, we will turn our doodles into cartoons. Improve your skills and learn new ones while you create a comic strip, a graphic novel or a single-panel comic!
Improve your skills and learn new ones while you create a comic strip, a graphic novel or a single-panel comic!
This camp is designed to ignite your creativity and passion for the arts through a series of engaging art projects. Each day will be a new adventure as we explore various techniques, styles, and mediums.
This camp is designed to ignite your creativity and passion for the arts through a series of engaging art projects. Each day will be a new adventure as we explore various techniques, styles, and mediums.
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.