Youth Art Classes

All youth students must be picked up from class by an adult caregiver.

Sign up early! Most classes have a minimum and maximum class attendance number. Once the maximum number has been reached the class is FULL and no one else can register. If the minimum number is not reached by two business days before the class date, the class will be cancelled.

You must call before class starts if you are unable to attend to receive a credit. Education credits issued due to cancelled classes, or withdrawing from registration must be used within 12 months of class-date.  Any education credit not used within 12 months is considered a donation to the general fund of the museum.

To be added to the waitlist please send your contact information to jmbohl@masoncity.net

Weather Policy: Both adult and youth classes will be postponed when Mason City Community Schools cancel class due to inclement weather. Watch the “closings” list on KIMT as well as our social media and website.

Please call 641-421-3666 if you would like to use a gift certificate, scholarship, or membership discount. MEMBERS – contact the Museum for your online discount code.

  • MASTER ARTISTS Ages 5+

    It’s time to mix-it-up with a variety of materials like collage, paint, clay and more. This will be a unique and creative class for you.

    Sat., November 23 from 10 am-Noon

    Fee: $30

  • SANTA’S HELPERS Ages 5+

    ‘Tis the season of gift giving… and gift making! Surprise loved ones with hand-made and personalized art projects to place under the tree.

    Thurs., December 19 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

  • WINTER BREAK FUN DAY Ages 5+

    Enjoy your time off of school with colorful and creative crafts. Dress for a mess. Snack provided.

    Fri., December 27 from 9 am-Noon

    Fee: $35
    Instructor: Laura

  • CREATING WITH CLAY (A) Ages 6+

    An introductory class for kids who are curious about the versatility of clay and want to try out its limitless possibilities.

    Session A: Jan. 8—Feb. 12, 3:30-5 pm

    Fee: $75 per session
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

  • ART BUGS (Jan.) Ages 2-4 with adult caregiver

    An art class for the smallest of artists – explore a variety of mediums. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.

    Tues., January 28 from 6-7 pm
    Snow Day

    Fee: $15

  • ART BUGS (Feb.) Ages 2-4 with adult caregiver

    An art class for the smallest of artists – explore a variety of mediums. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.

    Tues., February 4 from 6-7 pm
    Be Mine

    Fee: $15

  • VALENTINE PRINT AND STAMP  Ages 5+

    Learn the techniques and tools of printmaking. Design your own Valentines and print them on paper.

    Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $30

  • SQUISHIES Ages 9+, 7-8 with an adult helper

    Squeeze out some creativity in this class. We will sculpt some amazing food, video game art, and your own creations into squishies from foam and paint them.

    Saturday, February 22 from 1-4 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

  • CREATING WITH CLAY (B) Ages 6+

    An introductory class for kids who are curious about the versatility of clay and want to try out its limitless possibilities.

    Session B: Feb. 26—April 9 (skips March 12), 3:30-5 pm

    Fee: $75 per session
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

  • ART BUGS (March) Ages 2-4 with adult caregiver

    An art class for the smallest of artists – explore a variety of mediums. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.

    Sat., March 1 from 10-11 am
    St. Patrick’s Crafts

    Fee: $15

  • SPRING BREAK MINI CAMPAges 6+

    Come to the museum for two mornings of designing, painting, and drawing. Enjoy your time off from school with colorful and creative crafts. Dress for a mess. Snack Provided.

    Tues., March 11 & Wed., March 12, 8 am-Noon

    Fee: $50

  • LION KING Ages 5+

    Go on an art safari with the animals from the Lion King movie.

    Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $30

  • CRAZY CONSTRUCTION Ages 7+

    Craft some amazing sculptures and 3-D art with all kinds of different materials.

    Saturday, March 29 from 2-4 pm
    Fee: $30

  • FAMILY CLASS: Art Play for Earth Day Ages 5+

    Experience the inspiration of sustainable art as we take everyday items and turn them into treasures!

    Sat., April 12 from 2-4 pm

    Fee: $60/pair, $30 for each additional person

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  • ART BUGS (April) Ages 2-4 with adult caregiver

    An art class for the smallest of artists – explore a variety of mediums. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.

    Thurs., April 17 from 6-7 pm
    Bunny Hops

    Fee: $15
    Instructor: Laura

  • FAMILY CLASS: Potion Explosion
    Ages 9+, No younger due to materials

    Bring a the family for some wacky and fun potion mixing concoctions. We will use glass jars and tubes to make realistic old looking potions. Come up with your own names and mixes just like the potions from our wizard camps.

    Sat., May 3 from 2-4 pm

    Fee: $60/pair, $30 for each additional person
    Instructor: Laura

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  • ART BUGS (May) Ages 2-4 with adult caregiver

    An art class for the smallest of artists – explore a variety of mediums. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.

    Sat., May 17 from 10-11 am
    Space Day

    Fee: $15
    Instructor: Laura

  • MINECRAFT Ages 9+, 7-8 with an adult helper

    Learn about pixel art by creating Minecraft themed projects.

    Saturday, May 17 from 2-4 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

  • $10 Donation

    We always appreciate donations – please note if you prefer your donation goes towards class scholarships or operations of the MacNider Art Museum.