The Eric Carle Museum is committed to providing the community with quality programming in the arts. Our small classes, taught by professional instructors, are designed to encourage making, appreciating, and thinking about art. These programs foster imagination and encourage exploration of personal connections with materials, ideas and the Museum’s exhibitions.

The decision to run each class must be made well in advance of the first class. We encourage you to register early in order for us to accurately gauge interest in the class and to reserve a place for you or your young artist.

“Our daughter enjoys and looks forward to class. The materials, textures, process and ideas are high quality and inspirational. The individual attention according to each child’s needs is appreciated and the biggest reason we keep coming back.” – Mom of a 5 year old

“The kids very much enjoyed their class and our son has continued his artistic endeavors at home.” - Dad of a 7 and 5 year old.

In The Art Studio
Making Art Together: Playing with Paper
July 27 - July 30, 2010
9:00 am - 10:30 am
$85 (Members $75)
(Ages 3 – 4 with a caregiver)
Come learn about and experiment with the possibilities of paper through exploration of construction, paint, collage, picture books and more. The only limit is our imagination!
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required.Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
Making Art Together: Drawing From Art & Nature
August 2 - August 5, 2010
9:00 am - 10:30 am
9:00 – 10:30 am $85 (Members $75)
Ages 3 – 4 with a caregiver
Drawing inspiration from the Museum’s galleries and beautiful apple orchard, together we will experiment with painting, printmaking, and clay.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
Animals, Art and the Imagination (Session I)
August 16 - August 19, 2010
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$280 (Members $255)
Ages 6-10 (Class size 8-12)
Coordinated by Art Educators, Meghan Burch and Diana MacKenzie, this program includes time in The Museum’s Galleries, Reading Library, and Art Studio. After lunch, participants head down to the Hampshire College Farm Center. While Museum Educators plan a variety of activities, each day Farm Education Collaborative staff introduces our students to various farm animals and helps the students experience the animals’ significance in our everyday lives. Also offered August 23 - 26.
Instructors: Museum staff and Farm Education Collaborative Staff
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Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
Animals, Art and the Imagination (Session II)
August 23 - August 26, 2010
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$280 (Members $255)
Ages 6-10 (Class size 8-12)
Coordinated by Art Educators, Meghan Burch and Diana MacKenzie, this program includes time in The Museum’s Galleries, Reading Library, and Art Studio. After lunch, participants head down to the Hampshire College Farm Center. While Museum Educators plan a variety of activities, each day Farm Education Collaborative staff introduces our students to various farm animals and helps the students experience the animals’ significance in our everyday lives. Also offered August 16 - 19.
Instructors: Museum staff and Farm Education Collaborative Staff
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Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
Making Art Together: You Art What You Eat!
October 8 - November 5, 2010
Fridays 9:30 - 10:30 am
$70 (Members $60)
Ages 3-4 with a caregiver (Class size 4-6 children)
We’ve cooked up some ideas for food-inspired fun and creativity for you to enjoy together! Start with a palette of colorful materials, add food-themed picture books, stir in your own imagination, and voilá: a tableful of delectable edible and non-edible artworks.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
You Art What You Eat!
October 18 - November 15, 2010
Mondays 3:30 - 5:00 pm
$85 (Members $75)
Ages 5 - 7 (Class size 4 - 8)
We’ve cooked up some ideas for food-inspired fun and creativity! Start with a palette of colorful materials, add food-themed picture books, stir in your own imagination, and voilá: a tableful of delectable edible and non-edible artworks.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.