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Welcome to Early Childhood Classes!

The Indy Art Center’s Early Childhood Programs offer a variety of creative, hands-on classes designed to inspire young minds and develop essential skills through the joy of art.

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Clay
$50

Family Make It Take It: Wheel Throwing (Ages 10+ with Adult)

Summer 26 | June 13, 2026 - June 13, 2026

Join us for a fun and hands-on wheel throwing experience! Unlike our other family classes where participants collaborate on a single project, in this class, each person will create their own unique pottery piece. Try different techniques in a supportive environment and be prepared to get messy!Students will pick from one of our 4 glaze options to be glazed and fired by our technician after the class. Work can be picked up 3 weeks after the MITI session at our Guest Services Desk.Please Note: Price is per participant, and each family member must be registered.Each family group must consist of at least one child (ages 10-17) and one adult (age 18 and up). Learn more...

Saturdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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Painting
$20

Family MITI: Paint with Pointilism (Ages 4-10 w/Adult)

Summer 26 | June 13, 2026 - June 13, 2026

Discover the art and science behind Pointillism! In this colorful, hands-on class, families will explore how tiny dots of color can trick the eye into blending shades and creating vibrant images. Inspired by artists like Georges Seurat, kids and adults will experiment with paint and pattern to make their own dazzling dot-filled masterpieces. A fun blend of art, color theory, and optical illusion; perfect for curious young artists and their grown-ups!Every family group will go home with a unique work of art to display and enjoy! You must register all members of your group. Price listed is per an individual. Each group must include one adult. All materials are provided. Learn more...

Saturdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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Painting
$20

Family MITI: Abstract Painting (Ages 8+ w/Adult)

Summer 26 | June 20, 2026 - June 20, 2026

Unleash your creativity in this collaborative family art experience! Kids, teens, and adults will explore color, texture, and shape as they create their own abstract masterpieces. Along the way, we?ll look at influential abstract artists throughout history for inspiration, discovering how they used bold ideas and expressive techniques to transform art. Guided techniques will encourage self-expression while leaving plenty of room for imagination and fun. Every family group will go home with a unique work of art to display and enjoy! You must register all members of your group. Price listed is per an individual. Each group must include one adult. All materials are provided. Learn more...

Saturdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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Clay
$25

Family MITI: Clay Baskets (ages 4-10 w/ Adult)

Summer 26 | June 27, 2026 - June 27, 2026

Create together in this fun, family-friendly clay workshop! In this class, adults and children will work side by side to hand-build their own decorative clay baskets using basic pottery techniques. Once complete, you?ll add your own creative touches with patterns and decorative details. Perfect for all skill levels; come enjoy quality time, get your hands messy, and make a beautiful keepsake to treasure!All materials are provided. Students will pick from one of our 4 glaze options to be glazed and fired by our technician after the class. Work can be picked up 3 weeks after the MITI session at our Guest Services Desk. Please Note: Price is per participant, and each family member must be registered. Each family group must consist of at least one child (ages 4-10) and one adult (age 18 and up). Learn more...

Saturdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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Clay
$50

Family Make It Take It: Wheel Throwing (Ages 10+ with Adult)

Summer 26 | July 11, 2026 - July 11, 2026

Join us for a fun and hands-on wheel throwing experience! Unlike our other family classes where participants collaborate on a single project, in this class, each person will create their own unique pottery piece. Try different techniques in a supportive environment and be prepared to get messy!Students will pick from one of our 4 glaze options to be glazed and fired by our technician after the class. Work can be picked up 3 weeks after the MITI session at our Guest Services Desk.Please Note: Price is per participant, and each family member must be registered.Each family group must consist of at least one child (ages 10-17) and one adult (age 18 and up). Learn more...

Saturdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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Drawing
$20

Family MITI: Drawing Cartoons (Ages 6-12 w/Adult)

Summer 26 | July 11, 2026 - July 11, 2026

Bring your imagination to life through cartoons! In this fun, one-time family class, kids and adults will learn explore the basics of cartooning. With step-by-step guidance from a teaching artist, families will experiment with shapes, expressions, and color to design their own cartoon creations.Every family group will go home with a unique work of art to display and enjoy! You must register all members of your group. Price listed is per an individual. Each group must include one adult. All materials are provided. Learn more...

Saturdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Indianapolis Art Center
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Clay
$25

Family MITI: Clay Flower Pot Friends (Ages 4-10 w/ Adult)

Summer 26 | July 18, 2026 - July 18, 2026

Get ready for a fun, hands-on family experience in this one-time summer class where you?ll work together to create your very own clay garden friends! In this workshop, children (ages 4?10) and their adult companions will use clay to handbuild whimsical characters for the garden; anything from a cheerful gnome to a mythical creature. Perfect for families looking to get creative together and bring a touch of magic to their flower pots! All materials are provided. Students will pick from one of our 4 glaze options to be glazed and fired by our technician after the class. Work can be picked up 3 weeks after the MITI session at our Guest Services Desk. Please Note: Price is per participant, and each family member must be registered. Each family group must consist of at least one child (ages 4-10) and one adult (age 18 and up). Learn more...

Saturdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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Painting
$20

Family MITI: Pop Rocket Paintings (Ages 4-10 w/Adult)

Summer 26 | July 25, 2026 - July 25, 2026

Get ready for a fun, hands-on family experience in this one-time Pop Rocket Painting class! Designed for ages 4?10 with an adult, this workshop combines art and science in a playful way. Families will create film canister ?rockets? to launch colorful paint using simple fizzy reactions, while also exploring other interactive, reaction-based painting stations. It?s a messy, exciting way to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces together! Every family group will go home with a unique work of art to display and enjoy! You must register all members of your group. Price listed is per an individual. Each group must include one adult. All materials are provided. Learn more...

Saturdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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