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**Please note: the price is per participant and applies to both children and adults. At least one adult is required per group. **
In this hands-on family class, participants will explore the colorful, iconic style of Wayne Thiebaud while creating their own painted pies inspired by his artwork?and real-life pie! Families will learn fun painting techniques to make vibrant, mouthwatering masterpieces. At the end of class, everyone gets to enjoy a sweet treat by tasting their pie subjects. A playful, creative, and delicious way to celebrate both art and math together!Please note any food allergies during registration. 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...
Looking for a fun and creative project to make together? In this hands-on class, children and their adult companions will use simple slab techniques to build and decorate their own ceramic wall pocket?perfect for holding flowers, pencils, or other treasures. This charming project also makes a heartfelt, one-of-a-kind gift for Mom just in time for Mother?s Day! Add textures and small sculpted details to make your creation truly special.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...
Gather the family and embark on a creative journey with our one-time workshop for collaborative landscape painting! Perfect for families with children and teens aged 8 and up, this workshop offers an opportunity to work together to create a shared masterpiece. Guided by an experienced instructor, participants will learn essential painting techniques and tips for designing vibrant spring landscape scenes, including color blending, layering, and composition.Each family will collaborate, combining ideas and artistic styles to produce a unique landscape painting that reflects their collective creativity. This workshop is an excellent way to strengthen bonds, encourage teamwork, and celebrate artistic expression within the family.All necessary materials will be provided, and no prior painting experience is needed. 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...
Celebrate the colors of spring in this fun, hands-on watercolor class! Children and their grown-ups will explore painting techniques, experiment with vibrant spring hues, and create beautiful seasonal artwork together. Perfect for beginners and little artists, this class encourages creativity, exploration, and quality family time.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...
*A parent or caregiver must accompany the child to each class meeting. Price is per participant and applies to both children and adults. At least one adult is required per group.*Little artists and their grown-up buddies will dive into a world of creativity, construction, and collaboration! Together, we?ll make art with LEGO Duplos, blocks, recycled materials, and more?experimenting with colors, shapes, and textures along the way. Each week, will feature sensory bins that invite hands-on discovery while exploring the big ideas of architecture, construction, design, and more in a playful, age-appropriate way. From tiny towers to colorful creations, this class celebrates imagination, teamwork, and the joy of building something wonderful side by side.All supplies are provided.*A parent or caregiver must accompany the child to each class meeting. Price is per participant and applies to both children and adults. At least one adult is required per group.* Learn more...
Please note: Price is per participant and applies to both children and adults. At least one adult is required per group.Explore art from different cultures in a fun, hands-on studio experience! This family-friendly class invites participants to learn about diverse places and artistic styles while creating their own art projects. Together, families will discover new techniques, celebrate creativity, and gain a deeper appreciation for cultures from around the world.All supplies are provided. Learn more...
Please note: Price is per participant and applies to both children and adults. At least one adult is required per group.In this hands-on family class, kids and adults will celebrate the joy of paint through fun, process-focused projects. Each session introduces different movements and styles from art history while encouraging experimentation with color, texture, and technique. This class celebrates creativity, self-expression, and teamwork in a playful, supportive studio environment.All supplies are provided. Learn more...
Create a special keepsake together in this hands-on family project! Children and their adult companions will use clay slabs to cut out hand shapes and layer them to form a unique hand bowl. Each family member contributes to the design, making a collaborative piece you can take home and treasure. This charming project also makes a heartfelt, one-of-a-kind gift for Mom or Grandma just in time for Mother?s Day! 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...
Bring color and creativity to life in this hands-on pastel drawing class for families! Families will explore soft pastels to create vibrant, expressive artwork while learning basic techniques for blending, shading, and layering. Guided by a teaching artist, this one-time class encourages creativity, self-expression, and quality family time.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...
* Price is per participant and applies to both chidren and adults. At least one adult or is required per group.* Join us for a shared art experience in the clay studio! Come create, connect, and get your hands dirty together. In this inclusive, family-friendly class, children (ages 8+), teens, and adults join with a family member or caregiver to explore the joy of clay through playful, collaborative projects. The class welcomes neurotypical participants as well as participants with disabilities, and offers adaptive elements when needed to support a wide range of learners; while remaining a shared, community-centered art experience for all. Each week, participants learn handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction while working side by side to shape their clay creations. As you discover how clay connects, you?ll also deepen family connections through shared discovery, problem-solving, and creative expression. No prior clay experience is needed; just a willingness to play, explore, and grow together. All supplies are provided. * Price is per participant and applies to both children and adults. At least one adult is required per group.* Learn more...
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...
Discover the wonders of fluid art at the Indy Art Center! We'll talk about color theory and the origins of this fun art form, then we'll enjoy the spontaneity of pouring paint. Each family will have the opportunity to create multiple works of art in just one night! Drying time is required, work will be picked up at a later date. 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...
Discover the magic of gel printing in this hands-on, creative workshop for kids and adults! Explore colorful layers, textures, and patterns as you make unique prints using simple gel printing techniques. Guided by a teaching artist, participants will experiment with shapes, colors, and designs to create one-of-a-kind artwork. 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...
Create your own custom clay planter in this hands-on, family-friendly workshop! Using clay slab techniques, family groups will work together to build and decorate a planter. Perfect for displaying flowers, herbs, or small plants, this project is fun, creative, and great for all skill levels. 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 8-17) and one adult (age 18 and up). Learn more...
