Register for Summer Classes @ The Riverside Art Museum
Class Registration Lunch Session RegistrationAll classes are at the Riverside Art Museum – Julia Morgan Building except Beginner Filmmaking
*Teen classes are for ages 13-17
PLEASE send a snack with your child for breaks!
Morning Sessions
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions
Monday–Friday: 1–4 p.m.
Class Descriptions
Mastering the Line (Ages 5–9)
Explore the power of a single stroke, experimenting with lines that twist, curve, and communicate motion. Through playful exercise and guided practice, students learn how lines can shape ideas, build forms, and bring drawings to life.
Plein Air Painting (Ages 10+)
This class invites teens to step outside the studio and into the world, using the outdoors as their creative playground. Each session encourages slowing down, looking closely, and translating the energy of a place onto the page. Teens will experiment with composition, quick studies, and longer pieces, all while developing confidence in their own artistic voice. Whether they’re sketching city streets, quiet gardens, or wide‑open landscapes, this class offers a chance to connect with nature, build skills, and create art in the moment.
Afternoon Classes
Art Safari (Ages 5–9)
We take young artists on a creative adventure through the animal kingdom as they paint, draw, and craft wild creatures and vibrant habitats. Kids explore fun techniques while bringing their favorite animals to life with color and imagination.
Waves of Color (Ages 10+)
Young artists dive into painting through bold brushwork and playful color exploration, learning to blend, layer, and create movement as they bring vibrant ideas to life.
Morning Classes
Forts and Secret Hideaways (Ages 5–9)
Use various materials to create a secret hideaway. Let your creativity expand beyond the canvas as you combine architecture, painting, sculpture, and more to create a one-of-a-kind experience for all those who enter.
Procreate (Ages 13+ TEEN)
In this Procreate class, aspiring digital artists learn how to use the Procreate app on an iPad to create stunning artwork. They explore digital drawing and painting techniques, including layering, blending, and using various brushes and tools. The class provides step-by-step guidance and encourages experimentation, allowing students to unleash their creativity and develop their own unique style. Whether they’re interested in drawing, painting, or digital illustration, this class offers a fun and engaging way for students to explore their artistic talents in the digital realm. (In this class students will use ipads provided by RAM. If students have their own, they are welcome to bring them.)
Exhibition Explorations (Ages 10+)
An interactive and immersive experience where students have the opportunity to visit the art galleries and explore various artworks at both RAM and The Cheech. Students will learn about different art movements, architecture, styles and techniques by observing and analyzing artworks firsthand.
Afternoon Classes
Anime Experience (Ages 5–9)
Introduces young artists to the fun world of anime through easy character drawing, expressive faces, and bold, playful styles. Kids learn step-by-step techniques while creating their own colorful anime characters and stories.
Anime Creators (Ages 10+)
Gives growing artists a chance to dive into anime style through character design, dynamic poses, expressive features, and bold stylization. Students learn step-by-step techniques while developing their own original characters and unique anime-inspired artwork.
Morning Classes
Cartoon Craze (Ages 5–9)
Young artists will have fun drawing lively characters, bold expressions, and playful scenes, learning simple cartooning techniques while creating their own colorful, imaginative world.
Cartoon Creators (Ages 10–15)
Have fun developing original characters, expressive poses, and dynamic scenes. Students learn cartooning techniques that help them bring humor, action, and personality to their drawing.
Forts and Secret Hideaways (Ages 10–13)
Design and build an immersive secret hideaway using a wide range of materials. Push your creativity beyond traditional art as you blend elements of architecture, painting, sculpture, and mixed‑media design to construct a unique space that invites exploration and sparks imagination for anyone who steps inside.
Afternoon Classes
Paint-tastic (Ages 5–9)
This class takes young artists on a colorful adventure as they play with bold brushstrokes, bright paints, and imaginative ideas. Kids explore fun techniques and create vibrant masterpieces that celebrate creativity and joy.
Yarn Artistry (Ages 10+)
In this class, older kids explore creative techniques like weaving, wrapping, stitching, and sculpting with fiber. Students transform yarn into bold patterns, textured designs, and unique handmade creations while expanding their artistic skills.
Morning Classes
Art in Motion: Paint, Twist, Sculpt (Ages 5–9)
Explore art through movement and hands-on play. Students get to paint with energy, twist materials into fun shapes, and sculpt imaginative creations while discovering how motion can spark creativity.
Mastering the Line (Ages 10+)
In this class, older kids can sharpen their drawing skills through focused line work — from clean contours to expressive strokes. Learn how purposeful lines can shape forms, add energy, and bring ideas to life on the page.
Art History Exploration (10+)
Explore different art movements throughout history! From prehistoric -contemporary. Students will be inspired by new and old artists and create art with different mediums.
Afternoon Classes
Art Rebels: Create Outside the Lines (Ages 5–9)
Break the rules, try bold ideas, and experiment with unexpected materials. This class celebrates creativity, confidence, and expressive, anything-goes art making.
Creative Engineer (Ages 10+)
Kids explore art through building, designing, and hands‑on making. They sketch ideas, experiment with materials, and create imaginative structures while learning to solve problems like artists and inventors. Students will use cardboard, wood, wire, and recycled materials to make sculptures, inventions, and contraptions.
Fantasy: Showcasing Your Imagination (Ages 5–9)
We invite young artists into a world of dragons, fairies, castles, and magical creatures. Kids use playful materials and simple techniques to bring their wildest imaginations to life through colorful, story-filled art.
Procreate (Ages 8-12)
Young artists get a playful introduction to digital drawing using Procreate on the iPad. Through simple tools, fun prompts, and step‑by‑step exploration, kids learn how to sketch, color, layer, and add special effects to their artwork. Each session encourages creativity and confidence as students experiment with brushes, stamps, textures, and animation features designed for beginners. The focus is on discovery and imagination, helping kids bring their ideas to life in a bright, modern art medium. Whether they’re interested in drawing, painting, or digital illustration, this class offers a fun and engaging way for students to explore their artistic talents in the digital realm. (In this class students will use ipads provided by RAM. If students have their own, they are welcome to bring them.)
Street Art Kids (Ages 10+)
Young artists explore the bold, graphic world of street‑inspired art using kid‑friendly materials and techniques. They experiment with stencils, stickers, chalk murals, lettering, and vibrant color to create expressive, eye‑catching designs. The class focuses on creativity, style, and personal voice as students learn how artists use public art to make a statement. It’s energetic, playful, and all about making big art with big personality.
Afternoon Classes
Forest of Fun Art (Ages 5–9)
Explore a magical woodland world while creating animals, trees, and enchanted forest scenes. Students explore a variety of art materials and techniques as they create peaceful, nature-themed artwork.
Urban Artistry (Ages 10+)
This class lets older kids explore bold, city-inspired art through graphic lettering, dynamic shapes, and modern mixed-media techniques. Students can experiment with street-art styles and creative expression while designing eye-catching, contemporary artwork.
Morning Classes
Adventures with Clay (Ages 5–9)
We invite young artists to squish, shape, and explore as they create fun characters, creatures, and imaginative designs. Kids learn simple clay techniques while enjoying hands-on, creative play that brings their ideas to life.
Creative Clay Explorers (Ages 10+)
Experiment with sculpting, carving, and building techniques while creating unique clay pieces. Students develop skill and confidence as they design imaginative forms and bring detailed creations to life.
Sketch and Shading: Drawing for Teens (Ages 13+)
Get ready to level-up your art skills. In this class, you’ll learn how to sketch with confidence, build strong foundations, and bring your drawings to life using shading techniques that add depth and dimension. We’ll explore different pencils, practice cool shading styles, and create artwork that actually looks 3D. Whether you’re a total beginner or already love to draw, this class helps you sharpen your skills and develop your own style.
Afternoon Classes
Paint the Sky (Ages 5–9)
We invite young artists to explore skies, sunsets, and swirling atmospheres as they learn blending, color mixing, and expressive brushwork to create dreamy, vibrant scenes.
Creative Collage (Ages 10+)
Experiment with cutting, layering, and arranging different materials to create striking mixed-media artwork. Students explore composition, texture, and personal style as they transform everyday pieces into imaginative, one-of-a-kind designs.
Morning Classes
Mini Masterpieces (Ages 5–9)
Explore color, shape, and simple techniques through fun, small scale projects. Kids build confidence and have a blast creating small works of art that show off their growing creativity and confidence.
Oil Pastels Explorations (Ages 10+)
Dive into the vibrant, buttery world of oil pastels as they blend, smudge, and layer bold colors. Students learn exciting techniques to make their artwork pop while creating eye-catching pieces they’ll be proud to show off.
The Art of Photography (10+) Sarah
A creative, hands‑on class for groups of 10+ students to learn camera basics, composition, lighting, and visual storytelling. Through guided lessons and shooting activities outside and around the museum, students build technical skills, explore their artistic style, and create a small portfolio by the end of the course.
Afternoon Classes
Doodle Dash (Ages 5–9)
Kids strengthen their drawing skills through quick sketching, playful linework, and imaginative practice. Each doodle builds creativity and control in a fun way.
Wild Color Workshop (Ages 10+)
This class takes inspiration from nature’s bold patterns and hues, guiding young artists as they experiment with color mixing, texture, and expressive painting to create vibrant, nature-inspired artwork.
Morning Classes
Space Adventures (Ages 5–9)
Explore the next frontier: discover planets, marvel at different galaxies, befriend new lifeforms and much more through art! Students learn about space and have the opportunity to dive deep into their imagination to create their art works.
Surrealism Art Week! (Ages 8-12)
Investigate the bizarre works of Salvador Dali’s melting clocks, and Hannah Hoch’s human monsters. Create and paint whimsical creatures and design your own surrealist collages. Question the definition of art, while pushing the boundaries of artistic self-expression.
Printmaking Playground (Ages 10+)
Dive deeper into the art of printmaking, exploring techniques like foam carving, layered prints, stencils, and pattern design. Experiment with composition, color choices, and creative textures to produce bold, expressive prints. This class encourages problem‑solving and artistic independence while giving students the freedom to develop their own style through hands‑on, process‑driven projects.
Afternoon Classes
Science Fiction Art (Ages 5–9)
A class that sparks big imaginations as kids dream-up aliens, robots, futuristic cities, and cosmic worlds. Students explore creative drawing and design techniques while building their own sci-fi characters and adventures — perfect for young visionaries who love imagining the future.
NEW! Dragons, Dinosaurs & Giant Beasts (Ages 10+)
A creature‑design class where kids sketch, paint, and sculpt massive beasts with big personalities. Open to all skill levels, the class encourages experimentation, environmental awareness, and imaginative problem‑solving as students reimagine everyday materials in fresh, artistic ways.
Beginner Filmmaking: Creative Storytelling for Young Filmmakers (Ages 8-12)
July 20-24 and 27-31- Special 2 week class!
9:00a – 12:00a- morning session
$400 Early bird /$450 regular price
NEW!!! Lights, camera, Chicano culture! Enroll your child in an unforgettable 2 week-long filmmaking class at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture. Designed specifically for ages 8–12, this course utilizes the California Media Arts Standards to transform the museum into a creative studio where aspiring storytellers bring premier art to life through the lens of a camera. We’ll provide easy-to-use equipment, your child provides the imagination! Students work in collaborative ensembles, rotating through various cinematic roles such as director, cinematographer, editor, and actor. The course culminates in a final screening for peers and family, where students present their creative short projects. Join us from July 20-24 and July 27-31. Limited class size, secure your spot today!
Taught by our Museum Filmmaker, Monica Cortez! A Sundance alumna, Monica has interviewed Cheech Marin, Travis Barker, and has crafted engaging narratives about many of our featured artists. Her diverse portfolio includes music videos, short films, documentaries, and she is currently working on a comedic vertical series. Monica is excited to collaborate with the next generation of local filmmakers to bring to their passion for storytelling to life!
Morning Classes
Storybook Art (Ages 5–9)
Bring favorite tales to life and create characters, settings, and magical moments inspired by stories. Young artists explore fun materials and simple techniques while making artwork that feels straight out of a book.
The World Cultures through Art (10+)
Explore art from around the world using a variety of mediums. We will view art from a new country daily and respond with our own art.
Afternoon Classes
Botanical Art Lab (Ages 6+)
Kids use leaves, flowers, and natural textures to inspire drawings, prints, and mixed‑media art. They explore organic shapes, color, and pattern while creating nature‑inspired artwork with a creative, hands‑on approach.
Paper Craft Lab (Ages 10+)
Kids explore the endless possibilities of paper through folding, cutting, sculpting, and pop‑up techniques. They experiment with shapes, textures, and simple engineering to create playful 3D artworks, cards, and imaginative paper constructions. It’s a hands‑on, creative space where paper becomes anything they dream up.
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Morning Classes
Art Lab: Experiments in Color and Mixture (Ages 5–9)
A playful class where kids mix unusual materials — salt, shaving cream, watercolor, pastels — to discover surprising effects.
Architects in Training: Build Your Dream City (Ages 10+)
Students sketch buildings, design parks, create tiny models, and imagine how their city works as a whole.
Afternoon Classes
Upcycle Studio (Ages 6–15)
Hands‑on art class where students transform discarded materials into inventive works of art. Using items like fabric scraps, cardboard, plastics, and found objects, participants explore techniques in collage, assemblage, sculpture, and mixed media while learning sustainable, resourceful approaches to creativity. Open to all skill levels, the class encourages experimentation, environmental awareness, and imaginative problem‑solving as students reimagine everyday materials in fresh, artistic ways.
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Ages 5–12 | Saturdays, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Turn your child’s Saturdays into the most creative day of the week! Saturday Art Club is a lively, hands‑on art experience where kids get to explore new materials, experiment with fun techniques, and bring their biggest ideas to life. Each session is packed with imagination, color, and confidence‑building creativity—perfect for young artists who love to make, explore, and express themselves.
Session 8: June 6 – July 11 (no class July 4th)
Session 9: July 18 – August 15
5-class Session $80
RAM Family Members and above $72
NEW!! Exploring Together — Toddler & Adult Art Program
Celebrates the creative bond between toddlers and their adults. Each pair discovers art side by side, blending a child’s curiosity with gentle adult support. The focus is on shared moments—wonder, mess, laughter—not perfect technique. Parents follow their toddler’s lead, letting spontaneous marks and choices shape the work, while adults offer materials and add subtle contributions. The final piece becomes a visual conversation between two artists at different stages of life. Through color, movement, and play, the project honors the joy and beauty of creating together.
Dates: Second Saturday of every month: June 13, July 11, August 8.
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $25.00
Ages: 18months – 4year
*An adult must stay with the child the entirety of the art lesson
6/3 – 6/7 (M-F)
9:00am – Art History Exploration (Ages 10+) AM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
9:00am – Drawing Skills (Ages 5-9) AM class June 3-7 @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Filmmaking for Beginners (Ages 10+) AM Class June 3-7 @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Art Inspired by Science (Ages 5-9) PM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
1:00pm – California the Beautiful (Ages 10+) PM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
6/10 – 6/14 (M-F)
9:00am – Forts and Secret Hideaways (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – Paint, Twist, Sculpt (Ages 10+) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – Poetry (Teen) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Filmmaking-Advanced (Teen) AM Class June 10-14 @ The Cheech
6/17 – 6/21 (M-F)
9:00am – Beginner Printmaking (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 17-21 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Procreate (Ages 10+) AM Class June 17-21 @ RAM (sold out)
9:00am – Zoology (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
1:00pm – Anime Experience (Ages 10+) PM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
1:00pm – Anime Experience (Ages 5-9) PM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
6/26 – 6/28 (W-F)
9:00am – Current Exhibition Explorations (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 26-28 (no class June 24th/25th) @ RAM
9:00am – Exploring Creativity with Clay (Ages 5-12) AM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ The Cheech
9:00am – Journey through Art (Ages10+) AM Class June 26-28 (no class June 24th/25th) @ RAM
9:00am – Plein Air for Teens-Capture a place in Time (Teen) AM class June 26-28 (no class 24th-25th) @ RAM
1:00pm – Food Art (All ages) PM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ RAM
7/1 -7/3 (M-W)
9:00am – Into the Wild (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 1–3 (No class July 4th or 5th) @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Nature (Ages 10+) AM Class July 1–3 (No class July 4th/5th) @ RAM
9:00am – “Arte y Yo” (Spanglish fun) (Ages 5–12) AM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Sculpture (Ages 10+) PM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ RAM
1:00pm – Upcycled Art (Ages 5–9) PM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ RAM
7/8 – 7/12 (M-F)
9:00am – All About Color! (Ages 5-9) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
9:00am – Mini Chicano Art History Class for Teens (Ages 13+) AM Class July 8-12 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Music Class with Ulises (Ages 9–12) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
9:00am – Teen Drawing (Ages 13+) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
1:00pm – Cartooning (All Ages) PM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
1:00pm – Food Art (All ages) PM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ RAM
7/15 – 7/19 (M-F)
9:00am – Digital Art Class (Teen) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Fantasy (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Landscapes (Ages 10+) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Printmaking (Ages 10+) AM Class July 15-19 @ The Cheech
7/22 – 7/26 (M-F)
9:00am – Fun with Clay (Ages 10+) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
9:00am – Fun with Clay (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
9:00am – Mini Chicano Art History Class (Ages 9–12) AM Class July 22-26 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Photography for Teens (Ages 13+) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
1:00pm – California Coast (All ages) PM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
7/29 – 8/2 (M-F)
9:00am – Drawing Techniques (Ages 10+) AM Class July 29 August 2nd @ RAM
9:00am – Outer Space Adventure (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 29-August 2nd @ RAM
9:00am – Papier-mâché (Ages 8+) AM class July 29-August 2 @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Paint, Twist, Sculpt (All ages) PM Class July 29-August 2nd @ RAM
Pricing
5-class session, Monday–Friday: $275 (RAM Family Members and above $247.50)
Lunch is held from 12–1 p.m. PLEASE bring your own bagged lunch!
5-lunch session: $65, 1-lunch session: $15
Please add lunch-time coverage into cart separately at check out.
Register for Summer Classes @ The Riverside Art Museum
Class Registration Lunch Session RegistrationAdditional Summer Classes
Saturday Art Club-5-class Session $80
RAM Family Members and above $72
Exploring Together — Toddler & Adult Art Program Single Class Cost: $25.00
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your registration, a request must be submitted in writing and received one week prior to the start of class. A 15% fee is retained for cancellation by enrollee. No exceptions. *We require a minimum number of students to hold a class. In case of cancellation, parents will be notified through given contact information.
Summer Scholarship Applications Now Open We will review and award scholarships before summer classes begin. If you have been awarded one you will hear from us via email. Submit here.
Call for:
- Art/Artist Demonstrations
- Art Activities/workshops
- Performances
- Community Partners/Programs
- Live Performances
Are you an artist that wants to engage, inspire and help grow creativity?
We are looking for artists to do live demonstrations, performances or art activities with our visitors on our First Sundays and/or Artswalk. These are free admission days and a great opportunity for meeting and interacting with the community and inspiring others in your passions. The activities will be free to visitors to either participate in or observe. There will be a stipend of $150-$500 or more depending on what supplies you will be providing. This will be a collaboration between you (the artist) and RAM.
Examples on what we are looking for includes: plein air painters, face painters, balloons artists, comic book artists that can teach a short activity, ceramics wheel throwing demonstration, jewelry making demo, marionette performance, Dj’s, improv, saxophone performance etc.
We are currently looking for artist @ RAM (Julia Morgan Building) for January 2025-May 2025 at the following events:
First Sundays (First Sunday of the month 1:00-4:00pm) (arrive 12:30pm, leave by 4:30)
Artswalk: First Thursday of the Month 6:00pm-900pm (arrive by 5:30pm leave by 9:30)
October 4th, 2026 Asian American Community Day at The Riverside Art Museum
The Riverside Art Museum is programming an Asian American Community Day in correlation with our new exhibition from LACMA California Collectives: Asian American Moderns 1924-1965 which opens this summer. This community day would take place during our Free First Sunday on October 4th from Noon-3pm. We are reaching out to our community and looking to work together in creating a fun, educational day! We are specifically looking for Asian American Artists/Performers/Demonstrators to submit. Please email [email protected] about any questions specific to this event.
Please note: This is not a vendor opportunity, you will not be allowed to sell anything to visitors. You can pass out business cards and promote yourself though!
FAQs
No this is not a vendor opportunity, you will not be allowed to sell anything to visitors.
This is for our programming window between January 2025 -May 2025. We will contact you when we need someone for a particular month.
We will have a table and chairs available. After we reach out for an event we will discuss with you any other needs.
You can let us know your preference but when we contact you we will let you know where we plan to have you on site.
All experience levels welcome. Classes are at The Riverside Art Museum.
Only a limited amount of spots available for each class, so sign up early!
Register for Classes @ The Riverside Art Museum
Class RegistrationAdult Mixed Media Classes @ RAM
Watercolor and Journaling with Tina Pesch. Beading with David Maurice Jones
All experience levels welcome Classes are Saturdays or Sundays 11:00am-2:00pm (see dates below)
$45 Single Class
$40.50 Ram Members
$35 The 52 Project members
Thursday Night Art Series @ RAM
Three class sessions on Negative Space Watercolor or Sketching basics
All experience levels welcome. And all supplies included. Classes are Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm
$75 Three class session
$67.50 Ram Members
$52 The 52 Project members
Sunday Afternoon Drawing Classes @ RAM
6 sessions of Drawing classes with Deb Varvi
All experience levels welcome. Classes are Sundays, 12:30-3:00pm
$175 All Six sessions
$157.50 Ram Members
$130 The 52 Project members
Class Descriptions
6/3 – 6/7 (M-F)
9:00am – Art History Exploration (Ages 10+) AM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
9:00am – Drawing Skills (Ages 5-9) AM class June 3-7 @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Filmmaking for Beginners (Ages 10+) AM Class June 3-7 @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Art Inspired by Science (Ages 5-9) PM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
1:00pm – California the Beautiful (Ages 10+) PM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
6/10 – 6/14 (M-F)
9:00am – Forts and Secret Hideaways (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – Paint, Twist, Sculpt (Ages 10+) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – Poetry (Teen) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Filmmaking-Advanced (Teen) AM Class June 10-14 @ The Cheech
6/17 – 6/21 (M-F)
9:00am – Beginner Printmaking (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 17-21 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Procreate (Ages 10+) AM Class June 17-21 @ RAM (sold out)
9:00am – Zoology (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
1:00pm – Anime Experience (Ages 10+) PM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
1:00pm – Anime Experience (Ages 5-9) PM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
6/26 – 6/28 (W-F)
9:00am – Current Exhibition Explorations (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 26-28 (no class June 24th/25th) @ RAM
9:00am – Exploring Creativity with Clay (Ages 5-12) AM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ The Cheech
9:00am – Journey through Art (Ages10+) AM Class June 26-28 (no class June 24th/25th) @ RAM
9:00am – Plein Air for Teens-Capture a place in Time (Teen) AM class June 26-28 (no class 24th-25th) @ RAM
1:00pm – Food Art (All ages) PM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ RAM
7/1 -7/3 (M-W)
9:00am – Into the Wild (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 1–3 (No class July 4th or 5th) @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Nature (Ages 10+) AM Class July 1–3 (No class July 4th/5th) @ RAM
9:00am – “Arte y Yo” (Spanglish fun) (Ages 5–12) AM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Sculpture (Ages 10+) PM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ RAM
1:00pm – Upcycled Art (Ages 5–9) PM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ RAM
7/8 – 7/12 (M-F)
9:00am – All About Color! (Ages 5-9) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
9:00am – Mini Chicano Art History Class for Teens (Ages 13+) AM Class July 8-12 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Music Class with Ulises (Ages 9–12) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
9:00am – Teen Drawing (Ages 13+) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
1:00pm – Cartooning (All Ages) PM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
1:00pm – Food Art (All ages) PM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ RAM
7/15 – 7/19 (M-F)
9:00am – Digital Art Class (Teen) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Fantasy (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Landscapes (Ages 10+) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Printmaking (Ages 10+) AM Class July 15-19 @ The Cheech
7/22 – 7/26 (M-F)
9:00am – Fun with Clay (Ages 10+) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
9:00am – Fun with Clay (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
9:00am – Mini Chicano Art History Class (Ages 9–12) AM Class July 22-26 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Photography for Teens (Ages 13+) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
1:00pm – California Coast (All ages) PM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
7/29 – 8/2 (M-F)
9:00am – Drawing Techniques (Ages 10+) AM Class July 29 August 2nd @ RAM
9:00am – Outer Space Adventure (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 29-August 2nd @ RAM
9:00am – Papier-mâché (Ages 8+) AM class July 29-August 2 @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Paint, Twist, Sculpt (All ages) PM Class July 29-August 2nd @ RAM
Class times: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Single classes
2/28, Watercolor for Relaxation w Tina Pesch – Enjoy the soothing effect of watercolor as you learn fun and easy painting techniques. No watercolor experience required.
March/April no class
5/30 Jump Start Journal w Tina Pesch– Learn how to make a journal from a master board. You will use a variety of mixed media techniques to create your master board.
5/3, It’s Time to Bead! with David Maurice Jones– Join us for an instructor-led beading workshop where we’ll create bold and beautiful necklaces using quality glass, wood, and metal beads, as well as other materials. Craft a necklace that celebrates who your are, or is a gift for someone dear.
All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring items to share or to use on your piece.
Three class sessions with all supplies included:
Negative Space Watercolor Painting: Explore the principles of negative space painting and learn how to apply this technique effectively. Throughout this series, you will create several watercolor pieces that build your skills and confidence with negative space design.
February 5, 12, and 19th
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Sketching Basics: This session will cover how to use thumbnail sketches to plan effective compositions, techniques for creating more dynamic layouts, methods for using blocking to simplify complex forms, and the fundamentals of contour line drawing.
March 5, 12, 19th
5:30 – 7:30 pm
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Six Class Session:
Learning to See Through Drawing Building on the Basic Drawing for Beginners classes, these lessons will focus on hand/eye coordination; learning to draw the line the eye sees. Beginning with 2 dimensional exercises designed to access the right hemisphere of our brains, we will train our eyes to see the relationships of line and shape. This practice will prepare us for the challenge of finding the edges in 3 dimensional objects and translating those edges into 2 dimensional drawings.
Sunday, February 1st, 8th, 15th 22, March 1, 8
12:30 – 3:00
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Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your registration, a request must be submitted in writing and received one week prior to the start of class. A 15% fee is retained for cancellation by enrollee. No exceptions. *We require a minimum number of students to hold a class. In case of cancellation, you will be notified through given contact information.
WELCOME to a new year of committing to being more creative!
- capture your ideas in writing.
- find inspiration and motivation from a group of creatives.
- have fun learning to tell your story.
- use “52” for accountability and encouragement; and
- commit to writing a project proposal! (optional)
Inspired by Sue Mitchell’s commitment to 52 weeks of art making and her resulting exhibition called “52”, this group was formed in 2015 for creative people to find inspiration and motivation from one another while participating in a 52-week self-directed journey to help you develop the habit of capturing your inspired ideas and being more artful on a regular basis.
There are two ways to participate, they cost the same and you can go back and forth between the two options until the final deadline for project proposals.
- Option 1: You write a commitment statement and try to be more creative on a regular basis taking advantage of the motivational and accountability tools the 52 Project will provide.
- Option 2: If you feel a creative idea developing along the way – you want to publish a short story or book of poems, hold a dance or guitar recital, or stage a one – act play or art exhibition – The 52 Project will help you write a project proposal. Submitted proposals will be juried by the museum staff. (During the past eight years, with over 400 participants, and 110 mini exhibitions or performances at RAM.)
Meetings are the third Saturday of the month at the Riverside Art Museum unless otherwise specified.
In other benefits, the museum offers artist talks, workshops, and has collaborated with members to put together book clubs, journaling groups, and more.
If you have an idea for creating a group or meet up with fellow 52 members, or an idea for a workshop, please reach out to Caryn Marsella at [email protected].
Cost of The 52 Project- Sign up for The 52 Project 2026-2027
**Early Bird Special
Join The 52 Project for the 2026–2027 season for a special early bird rate of $200.52 plus a current RAM membership. After July 19, registration will increase to $252.00 for RAM members. (Membership must remain active throughout the program year.) Those who have participated in previous editions of The 52 Project understand the incredible value of the experience — from creative growth and artistic exploration to the inspiring sense of community built throughout the year. New members continue to bring fresh perspectives, energy, and ideas that enrich the program for everyone involved.
Included in the cost of the “52 Project” (10) monthly meetings to help you get started, hands-on classes, journaling, open studios to meet others in the cohorts, book club and more. We also have a private “52” Facebook page to encourage your creativity, sharing your art, and the ability to ask questions from site experts.
Classes will include “How to tell your story”, developing a commitment statement, Business of Art, meet the curator and have a discussion on what they look for when choosing pieces for an exhibition, learn to write a proposal, studio tours and more. You will also receive invitations to artist talks, artist demos, and more.
Meetings are every 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.
First Meeting will be July 18, 2026. 10:00 am Orientation, 11:00 am Meeting
Questions? Contact Caryn Marsella @ [email protected]
Ages 5–12
1 Kit: $90 (RAM Family level members and above: $81)
Includes five art lessons per kit, all necessary supplies for those lessons, and shipping!
Kickstart your creativity with these take-home kits! Each kit has a different theme: Animals, Art Around the World, Oceans of Fun, Desert, and Winter. Inside the kit are five art lessons specifically focused on the chosen theme. All necessary supplies are included!
If you think your child would be happy to get a kit, imagine how excited an at-risk youth would be to receive one. With a $25 donation when you check out, you’ll not only get your kit, but we’ll deliver a kit to Operation Safehouse.
Click here to purchase (or donate) a kit!
