If there is a youth art class or workshop your child is interested in and would like to apply for a scholarship to help pay for that class/workshop, please fill out and submit this application.
Ages 5–12 | Saturdays, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
5-class session: $70 (RAM Family Members and above $63)
This class is open to kids of varying ages and interest levels. Students will stretch their creative capacities and expand their knowledge in the use of different art materials.
Session 1: February 4 – March 4
Session 2: March 11 – April 15th (No class March 18th)
Session 3: April 22nd-May 20th
Ages 10–15 | Saturdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Single workshop: $35.00 (member and above $31.50)
February 18, 2023
Mixed Media Journaling
March 25, 2023
Canvas Painting with Acrylic
April 15, 2023
Plaster Sculptures
May 13, 2023
Art with Recycled Materials
Ages 6–15 (unless otherwise stated) | 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
5-class session: $80 (RAM Family Members and above $72)
Tuesdays @ RAM
Art Empowerment – Artists
(Ages 6-15)
Students will create artwork under a variety of themes using different materials. This class will explore BIPOC artists and create artwork based off of their art career. Students will be empowered to create their artwork that expresses their own personal style.
February 7 – March 7
Painting Lab
(Ages 8-15)
This class will allow students to try all types of paint including watercolor, tempera, and acrylic. Techniques will be taught and beautiful masterpieces will be created!
March 14th – April 18 (No class March 21st)
Storybook Artist
(Ages 6-12)
Revisit and enjoy new storybook authors and their characters as we read and create art inspired by these beloved stories.
April 25th – May 23th
Ages 6–15 (unless otherwise stated) | 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
5-class session: $80 (RAM Family Members and above $72)
Wednesdays @ The Cheech
Chicana’s of the Cheech
(Ages 8-15)
This class will explore the women artists of The Cheech collection. We will be inspired by Patssi Valdez, Judithe Hernández, Cici Segura, Margaret Garcia and Yolanda Gonzalez.
February 8 – March 8
Land of Milk and Honey
(Ages 8-15)
This newly opened exhibition is an arts and culture program focused on the ideological concept of agriculture in the regions of California and Mexico. This show uses different types of mediums including collage, painting and photography which students will make work inspired by.
March 15th – April 19th (No class March 22nd)
Observation Drawing
Drawing what you see in front of you is great practice for any artist. This class will draw still life’s, architecture of The Cheech, gallery artwork, and other classmates.
April 26th – May 24th
Ages 6–15 (unless otherwise stated) | 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
5-class session: $80 (RAM Family Members and above $72)
Thursday @ RAM
Mixed Media
The sky is the limit with art materials in this fun mixed media class. Learn the elements of art through focused observation, questioning and group discussion of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art.
February 9th – March 9th
Marine Life Art
Marine Life is the plants and animals that live in the salt water of seas or oceans. We will explore marine life and make art inspired by our findings using a variety of materials. If you like sea creatures this class is for you!
March 16th – April 20th (No class March 23rd)
Animals Architects
Amazing Animals who build their homes. In this class, you will learn about different animals and the habitats they live in from the smallest of animals to the biggest of animals.
April 27th – May 25th
March 20th-24th
Ages 6-15
Morning session: 9 a.m.–noon
Afternoon session: 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
(Morning and Afternoon sessions will have different projects.)
EARLY-BIRD PRICE: Sign up by March 4
5-class session: $175.00 (RAM Family Member and above $157.50)
REGULAR PRICE: Sign ups after March 4
5-class session: $225.00 (RAM Family Members and above $202.50)
LUNCH: noon–1 p.m.
5-lunch session: $50
1-lunch: $15
PER CLASS PRICE: $60 (RAM Family Members and above $54)
Monday, March 20: Paint! Paint! Paint!
In this class, we will go over the basics of painting from color theory to creating value. We will use different paints, including tempera paint, watercolor, and acrylic paint on paper and on canvas.
Tuesday, March 21: Drawing Day!
This class will focus on the fundamentals of drawing. Students will learn basic techniques such as shading, tones, and composition, as well as drawing using graphite, charcoal, and more!
Wednesday, March 22: Mixed Media
Mixed media is an artwork in which more than one medium or material has been used. In this class, we will create artwork combining different mediums, including collaging with paint, oil pastels with watercolor, and sculpture with paint.
Thursday, March 23: Sculpture
Think 3D! Learn about creating sculptures with a variety of fun and unique materials including plaster wrap, recycled materials, wire, cardboard, air-dry clay, foam, and more.
Friday, March 24: Pastels
In this class, we’ll explore the basics of chalk and oil pastels. Then, we’ll create artwork using these skills.
Click here to register and pay for Early Bird Pricing before March 4th
Click here to register and pay for Regular Pricing after March 4th
Click here to register and pay for a Single Class
Click here to register and pay for Lunch
Homeschool classes with resume September 2023!
Please submit your homeschool application this summer June-August 2023 for your homeschool to be on our Vendor list. Email the Director of Art Education and Community Engagement, Caryn Marsella, at cmarsella@riversideartmuseum.org with any question or to check if your school is already on our vendor list.
Scholarships are available from the following funds: Dottie Smith Scholarship Fund, Littleworth Scholarship Fund, Dorothy Blunden Scholarship Fund, Jacqueline M. Smith Memorial Fund, and Art Alliance Scholarship Fund.
If there is a youth art class or workshop your child is interested in and would like to apply for a scholarship to help pay for that class/workshop, please fill out and submit this application.
Scholarships are available from the following funds: Dottie Smith Scholarship Fund, Littleworth Scholarship Fund, Dorothy Blunden Scholarship Fund, Jacqueline M. Smith Memorial Fund, and Art Alliance Scholarship Fund.
