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TINY TALENTS! AGES 3-6
SAT, MAY 22 | 4 - 4:45 PM
SAT, JUN 19 | 4 - 4:45 PM
@ Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. in Rockford
COST PER SESSION
$5 MEMBERS | $10 PUBLIC
Join us for some creative fun, stories, and art in this step-by-step drawing class for preschoolers! Some kiddos will draw, some will scribble, all are welcome!
CARTOON CLUB! AGES 6+
Join us for some Saturday afternoon cartoons in Rockford Art Museum's new Cartoon Club! We will learn how to draw animals, people, and everything else kids love to draw! Each session will feature step-by-step drawing instructions, which you can follow along with or use as inspiration for your own unique vision! Either way, get ready to flex those creative muscles and learn to draw while you're at it!
COST
$5 MEMBERS | $10 PUBLIC
LOCATION
In-person classes will take place in the Studio at Rockford Art Museum. In-person classes have a minimum capacity of 4 students to run and won't exceed 8 students.
Virtual classes will be held via Zoom, and the Zoom link will be emailed 2 days prior (Thursdays) and the day of the program (Saturday morning/afternoon).
TV CHARACTERS!
IN PERSON: SAT, MAY 8 | 11 AM–12:30 PM
VIRTUAL: SAT, MAY 8 | 2–3 PM
Oh man, where do we start? This is some real Cartoon Club magic right here! We’ll sift through many of our tried and true favorite TV Cartoons and vote on which to draw. Make sure to suggest your favorites when you register! Register here.
BABY ANIMALS!
IN PERSON: SAT, MAY 22 | 11 AM–12:30 PM
VIRTUAL: SAT, MAY 22 | 2–3 PM
What’s more adorable-- a baby hippo or a baby sloth? Now, what’s weirder-- a baby echidna or a newborn giant panda? Cute or strange, we’ll draw them all! Register here.
SUMMER VIBES!
IN PERSON: SAT, JUN 5 | 11 AM–12:30 PM
VIRTUAL: SAT, JUN 5 | 2–3 PM
Pineapple with sunglasses in a flamingo pool floatie? Gorilla on a slip n’ slide? Strange popsicles? That type of stuff! Register here.
TROLLS AND OGRES!
IN PERSON: SAT, JUN 19 | 11 AM–12:30 PM
VIRTUAL: SAT, JUN 19 | 2–3 PM
There’s a troll in the…. drawing class!! Trolls and ogres are interesting creatures, so let’s draw em’! Register here.
COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS!
IN PERSON: SAT, JUL 10 | 11 AM–12:30 PM
VIRTUAL: SAT, JUL 10 | 2–3 PM
Wham! Bam! Be sure to suggest your favorite comic book and graphic novel characters when you register! Register here.
FOOD-ANIMAL HYBRIDS!
IN PERSON: SAT, AUG 14 | 11 AM–12:30 PM
VIRTUAL: SAT, AUG 14 | 2–3 PM
Who doesn’t love a banana octopus or a dachshund in a bun? There will be an exciting array of whacky foodimals to choose from! Register here.
