CAS Kids: Spring Break fosters self-discovery, creativity, confidence, and personal growth. Art classes offer students a blend of practical skills and historical context, connecting them with the works and lives of the renowned artists exhibiting in our galleries and beyond. Theater sessions emphasize play, collaboration, and emotional expression, welcoming children of all experience levels to explore storytelling and performance. Between each session, a light snack will be served. Limited capacity and early registration is encouraged. Free and open to children 4-12 years old.

Instructors: Jess Kaufman and Lizzie Wright
April 1 - 5, 9:30 - 11:45am 

This class for beginner and intermediate-level adults offers instruction in creating ceramic works on the potter’s wheel. Over six weeks of instruction, classes introduce basic throwing, surface embellishment techniques, glazing and more. Participants are invited back in the week following the last class for a potluck gathering, to pick up finished work and share an informal meal together. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and dependent upon receiving payment in full.

Instructor: Jenny Gill
Wednesdays, 6pm - 8:30pm
July 5 - August 16 (no class on August 2)

CAS Kids offers free arts-education to local children with art classes. Education at CAS is rooted in historical context, with students learning about the practice and work of renowned artists through making art. Free and open children 4 - teens.

Instructor: Robin Nervegna
Ages 4 - 7: Mondays - Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:15am
Ages 8 - teen: Mondays - Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15am
July 5 - August 10

This introductory course in handbuilding with clay will provide an overview of fundamental techniques including pinch pots, coiling and slab construction. Various methods of creating surface texture will be explored as well. Sculptural or functional project ideas will be provided but students are encouraged to explore their own. Possibilities are endless when using and building upon these basic techniques. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and dependent upon receiving payment in full.

Instructor: Selin Semaan
Fridays, 10am - 12:30pm
June 30 - August 11 (no class on July 28)

Drawing is the single most instinctual human way of making a mark and recording a thought or observation. This five-week session offers focused time and space to develop your drawing skills no matter your experience. Hone that instinct and overcome mental blocks through exercises that work out your ability to observe and make confident marks. Working primarily from objects and slides, we will focus this mini session on contour, gesture, and blocks of tone before we put all these elements together. Pilates for the drawing brain! Registration is on a first come, first served basis and dependent upon receiving payment in full.

Instructor: V. Steph Carendi
Fridays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
May 19 - June 16

This class for beginner and intermediate-level adults offers instruction in creating ceramic works on the potter’s wheel. Over six weeks of instruction, classes introduce basic throwing, surface embellishment techniques, glazing and more. Participants are invited back in the week following the last class for a potluck gathering, to pick up finished work and share an informal meal together. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and dependent upon receiving payment in full.

Instructor: Jenny Gill
Wednesdays, 10am - 12:30pm
March 8 - April 26 (no class on April 5 and April 12)

Drawing is the single most instinctual human way of making a mark and recording a thought or observation. This eight-week class offers focused time and space to develop your drawing skills no matter your experience. Overcome mental blocks through exercises such as blind contour and work out your observational and mark making muscles to gain confidence and reach.  Email info@catskillartspace.org to register.

Instructor: V. Steph Carendi
Mondays, 6 - 8 pm
February 6 - March 27

This six-week evening class for beginner and intermediate-level adults offers instruction in creating ceramic works on the potter’s wheel. Classes introduce basic throwing, surface embellishment techniques, glazing and more. Email info@catskillartspace.org to register.

Instructor: Jenny Gill
Wednesdays, 6 - 8:30pm
January 18 - March 1 (no class on Feb. 15)

CAS Kids offers free arts-education to local children with art classes after school. Education at CAS is rooted in historical context, with students learning about the practice and work of renowned artists through making art. Free and open children 4 - teens. Once registered, kids can drop in week-to-week. Email info@catskillartspace.org to register.

Instructor: Evie McKenna 
Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:15pm
Ongoing

This six-week evening class for beginner and intermediate-level adults offers instruction in creating ceramic works on the potter’s wheel. Classes introduce basic throwing, surface embellishment techniques, glazing and more. Email info@catskillartspace.org to register.

Instructor: Jenny Gill
Wednesdays, 6 - 8:30pm
October 26 - December 7

CAS Kids yoga provides accessible and age appropriate instruction to breathing techniques, yoga poses and mindfulness. Yoga enhances focus, comprehension, posture, bodily awareness and balance. Free and open to children 4-10 years old. Once registered, kids can drop in week-to-week. Email info@catskillartspace.org to register.

Instructor: Rachel Dilworth
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:15pm
Ongoing