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Join us in the studio for a family-focused art-making experience! Each session will revolve around one collaborative art project per family.  

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Drawing + Painting
$50

Draw & Paint: Animals! (Family) Ages 4-10 w/Adult

Summer 26 | June 8, 2026 - June 12, 2026 | Pollard, Bekah

Come create together as a family while learning how to draw and paint your favorite animals! This collaborative class invites children and adults to explore art side by side. Using a variety of materials including graphite, pastels, watercolor, and acrylic paint, families will experiment with different techniques and styles. A teaching artist will guide participants through accessible drawing and painting techniques, encouraging creativity, observation, and shared artistic discovery. All materials are included. Listed price is per individual in your family group. We appreciate you registering all members of your family group. Learn more...

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ 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 | 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
$40

Experiments with Paint (Family) Ages 4-10 w/ Adult

Summer 26 | June 15, 2026 - June 18, 2026 | Rosenfeld, Heather

Come and experiment with unusual painting methods and out-of-the-box thinking! In this camp, families will explore creative paint application techniques using fun, non-traditional tools. Campers will even learn how to make their own unique paints!All supplies are provided.Listed price is per individual in your family group. We appreciate you registering all members of your family group.This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now," and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ 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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Mixed Media
$50

Abstract Art (Family) Ages 4-10 w/ Adult

Summer 26 | June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Join us for a shared art experience in the art studio and learn about abstract art! This family focused camp will foster exploration and skill-building through hands-on lessons and dynamic presentations. Each session will revolve around one collaborative art project per family. All supplies are provided.Listed price is for each individual participant in your family group. We appreciate you registering all members of your family group. A minimum of one adult is required per group. Learn more...

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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Mixed Media
$50

Nature & Art-Inclusive Family Camp (Ages 8+ w/Adult)

Summer 26 | June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Join us for a shared, nature-inspired art experience designed for families to create and explore together. This inclusive camp welcomes children (ages 8+), teens, and young adults to participate alongside a parent or caregiver while discovering how nature sparks creativity. Inspired by the colors, shapes, and textures found outdoors, participants will paint, sculpt, and draw using a variety of materials. Families will work side by side on guided projects that encourage observation, collaboration, and creative expression. The camp welcomes neurotypical participants as well as participants with disabilities and offers adaptive supports when needed, while remaining a shared, community-centered experience for all. No prior art experience is needed; just curiosity and a willingness to create together!All supplies are provided. Listed price is per individual in your family group. We appreciate you registering all members of your family group. Learn more...

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 2:30 PM - 4:30 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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Mixed Media
$50

Art, Music & Movement (Family) Ages 2-6 w/ Adult

Summer 26 | July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026

Families get a chance to create art and music together in this wide-ranging camp. Little artists and their family members will sing, dance, and have a blast making their very own sound making creations!Each class session will focus around one collaborative art project per family group. All supplies are provided for Camps. Listed price is for each individual participant in your family group. We appreciate you registering all members of your family group.This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now," and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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Mixed Media
$50

Family Art Quest Ages 4-10 w/Adult

Summer 26 | July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 | Rosenfeld, Heather

*Price is per person. Each group must include at least one adult. Please register all participating family members.*Join us for a fun-filled art adventure where kids and their grown-ups team up to explore creativity through STEAM-inspired challenges! Each class features hands-on projects that blend art with science, technology, engineering, and math?like building sculptures, exploring patterns, and experimenting with color and texture.Families will also enjoy interactive art games and friendly competitions designed to spark imagination and teamwork. All supplies are provided?just bring your creativity!Each class session will focus around one collaborative art project per family group. All supplies are provided.This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now," and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 2:30 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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Mixed Media
$50

Time Travel with Art (Family) Ages 4-10 w/Adult

Summer 26 | July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026 | Norton-Egleson, Alayna

Join us on a time-traveling adventure through art history! Each day of camp, families will "travel" to a new time period to learn about an artist from the time. Next, families will work together to create their own masterpieces inspired by the artists they meet in our travels. Each camp session will focus around one collaborative art project per family group.All supplies are provided.Listed price is per each individual member of your family group. Family groups must include at least one adult. We appreciate you registering all members of your family group.This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now," and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Indianapolis Art Center
All Levels Family
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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
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Mixed Media
$60

Sculpture Sampler-Inclusive Family Camp (Ages 8+ w/Adult)

Summer 26 | July 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026 | Kingsland, Raka

Join us for a hands-on sculpture experience where families create and explore together! This inclusive camp welcomes children (ages 8+), teens, and adults to participate alongside a parent or caregiver while experimenting with three-dimensional art. Using materials such as clay, wire, and found objects, participants will bring their creative ideas to life. Campers will be introduced to a variety of sculptors from different time periods and styles, gaining inspiration from diverse approaches to form and structure. A teaching artist will demonstrate basic construction techniques and support families as they turn their ideas into unique sculptural creations. The camp welcomes neurotypical participants as well as participants with disabilities and offers adaptive supports when needed, while remaining a shared, community-centered experience for all. No prior sculpture experience is needed; just curiosity and a willingness to build and create together. All supplies are provided. Listed price is per individual in your family group. We appreciate you registering all members of your family group. Learn more...

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ 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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