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.

  • 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.

    Tues., April 16
    6-7 pm

    April Showers
    Fee: $12
    Instructor: Pamela

  • OIL PASTELS Ages 9+

    Explore space with oil pastels by creating some out of this world art.
    Thursday, April 25
    5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $25
    Instructor: Laura

  • NO PAINT BRUSHES ALLOWED Ages 5+

    We will explore different ways of painting in this class with objects like forks and combs, hands and fingers. Get ready for some messy fun!

    Saturday, May 4
    2-4 pm

    Fee: $25
    Instructor: Laura

  • 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.

    Tues., May 7
    6-7 pm

    Mother’s Day Gifts 

    Fee: $12
    Instructor: Pamela

  • PRINTMAKING PALOOZA Ages 8+, 6-7 with adult helper

    Learn the techniques and tools of printmaking. Design your own art and print it on paper. Plus, a visit to the Print Gallery!

    Saturday, May 11
    10 am-Noon

    Fee: $25
    Instructor: Pamela

  • CREATING WITH CLAY (AM) Ages 6+

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

    AM session: Thursdays, June 6-July 11 (skip July 4), 10-11:30 am
    Fee: $63 per session
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

  • CREATING WITH CLAY (PM) Ages 6+

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

    PM session: Thursdays, June 6-July 11 (skip July 4), 1-2:30 pm

    Fee: $63 per session
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

  • ART BUGS (June) 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., June 11
    6-7 pm

    Father’s Day Gifts 

    Fee: $15
    Instructor: Pamela

  • SUMMER ART CAMP 1: Fabulous Creations Ages 5-12

    Spend a week at the MacNider making a variety of cool things, experimenting with new materials, and working with paint, paper, clay and more. Daily snack will be provided.

    Mon., June 17-Fri. June 21 from 8 am-Noon daily

    Fee: $100
    Instructor: Pamela

    Dress for mess! An adult will need to check in/out participants daily. We will contact you with an attendance form. There will be an end of camp reception for family/friends on Friday at 11:30.

  • IN THE FOREST Ages 5-10

    The forests are calling! Join us in this class for an artful journey of woodland creations using different materials and your imagination.

    Tues., June 25 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Pamela

  • MARBLING MAYHEM Ages 9+ (7-8 with adult helper)

    Explore Marbling by making beautiful patterns from different mediums.

    Sat., June 29 from 2-4 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

  • ART BUGS (July) 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., July 2
    6-7 pm

    4th of July Fun

    Fee: $15
    Instructor: Pamela

  • UNICORNS AND MYTHICAL CREATURES Ages 5-8

    Adventure awaits your creative spirit. Explore magical creatures in this class.

    Thurs. July 11 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

  • OPEN PAINTING Ages 8-13

    Create an acrylic painting from your own imagination. This is not a step by step class and is open to your own vision. There will be suggestions and examples if needed. The possibilities are endless.

    Sat., July 13 from 9-11 am

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

  • WEAVE CREATIONS Ages 7-12

    Explore your creativity by weaving materials to make unique artwork. Be amazed by the designs and decorative art created.

    Sat., July 20 from 10 am-Noon

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Pamela

  • 3D SCULPTURES Ages 6-12

    Explore your creativity by shaping or combining materials to make a 3D sculpture artwork.

    Tues., July 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Pamela

  • SHARK DAY Ages 5+

    Take a bite out of fun in this shark themed class.

    Sat., July 27 from 2-4 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

  • SUMMER ART CAMP 2: Color Theory Ages 6-12

    Learn how to make color work for your masterpieces. Snack included.

    Ages 6-12. Dress for mess! An adult will need to check in/out participants daily. We will contact you with an attendance form. There will be an end of camp reception for family/friends on Friday at 11:30.

    Mon.-Fri., August 5-9 from 8 am-noon daily

    Fee: $100
    Instructor: Laura

  • ART BUGS (Aug.) 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., August 13
    6-7 pm

    Bluey

    Fee: $15
    Instructor: Pamela

  • $10 Donation

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