Museum Camp for Kids
Current Offerings
Register online for classes or by calling the Museum at (970) 962-2410 or stopping by the front desk.
Members can access discount benefits by logging in with the email address connected to your membership. Gift certificates and class credits cannot be redeemed online. Please contact the Museum to redeem.
Ages 8-12
$200 for non-members, $160 Museum Members
Camp meets from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Beet Education Center Classroom at 201 E. 5th
In these fun, artistic, and educational mini-camps, students will create a variety of art projects that will explore all sorts of mediums, including fabric, pencil, clay, paint, and so much more! Camp is not complete without an art show on the last day! (Students should bring a lunch and water bottle with them each day).
Basic Drawing Camp
June 2, 3, 4
Start your drawing journey with confidence! Learn the essential skills every artist needs: how to use drawing tools, build forms from simple shapes, understand light and shadow, and sketch from life. Through fun exercises, still‑life studies, quick‑draw games, and creative challenges, young artists will strengthen hand‑eye coordination, boost observation skills, and discover how to simplify anything they see. Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
How to Draw Dragons
June 9, 10, 11
Artists will explore real animal features, textures, and forms to design their own believable, beautifully detailed dragons. Through shading exercises, creature‑feature studies, and a final full‑scale dragon illustration, students learn how nature inspires fantasy. Perfect for imaginative artists who want to level up their skills and create creatures that feel truly alive. Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
Impressionists: The Ultimate Rebels
June 16, 17, 18
Discover the rebels who changed art forever! Explore how the Impressionists—Monet, Pissarro, Cassatt, and more—broke the rules, challenged tradition, and transformed the art world with bold color, fresh techniques, and fearless creativity. Each day blends engaging discussions with hands‑on projects as students recreate famous works in paint, colored pencil, and pastels. Perfect for young creators ready to experiment, explore, and paint like true artistic rebels. Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
How to Draw People
June 23, 24, 25
Learn to draw people with confidence! Students will demystify one of the most challenging subjects in art: drawing people. Through step‑by‑step techniques, learn to break hands, feet, faces into simple shapes, and practice quick sketching from live poses. Each day begins with a “draw from memory” challenge and ends with a dramatic before‑and‑after comparison that shows just how much they’ve grown. Perfect for young artists ready to draw people with accuracy and ease. Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
Color Theory Explosion
June 30, July 1, 2
Unlock the magic of color and explore the history, science, and creative power of color through fun, beginner‑friendly projects. From mixing acrylic color wheels to creating monotone still lifes, pastel landscapes, and vibrant compositions on black paper, young artists will learn how color works—and how to make it work for them. Experiment with sculpture, study famous artworks, and discover how color choices shape mood, depth, and storytelling. Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
Botanical Drawing and Painting
July 7, 8, 9
Discover the rich history of botanical illustration and learn how artists have documented plants with beauty and accuracy for centuries. Through hands‑on drawing, painting, and sculpting projects, young artists will study flower forms, leaf shapes, pollinators, and trees—building their own botanical studies from the ground up. A perfect class for curious creators who love plants, color, and the world outdoors. Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
Pirate Treasure Hunt Art
July 14, 15,16
Set sail for creativity on the high seas! In this art adventure, young pirates will draw, paint, sculpt, and build their way through a treasure‑filled creative quest. From designing aged treasure maps and painting coral reefs to sculpting treasure chests, crafting parrots, and building their own pirate ships, each project adds a new clue to their artistic “expedition.” With every activity, students strengthen their art skills while diving into imaginative storytelling. Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
“To Create Art is to Create the World”
July 21, 22, 23
See music, feel color, and create like Kandinsky! Students will explore the life and imagination of Wassily Kandinsky—the pioneer of abstract art who believed colors carried emotion and music could be painted. Through hands‑on projects inspired by his early landscapes, bold color studies, and iconic circle compositions, young creators will experiment with markers, acrylics, watercolor, collage, and even clay. Each day brings new discoveries about color, shape, and expression! Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
Spirit of the Earth: Part 1
July 28, 29, 30
Explore the elements of nature in this hands‑on art adventure. From sculpting clay animal masks to mastering the soft textures of fiber arts, turn raw materials and recycled treasures into masterpieces. Each day brings a new creative challenge as young artists stitch, weave, rip, paint, build, and invent their way through a series of playful projects. A joyful, tactile class perfect for makers who love to experiment. Instructed by Mary Jansen-Hedrick
Spirit of the Earth: Part 2
August 4, 5, 6
Explore more elements of nature in our next adventure. From sculpting with clay to exploring how colors travel, turn raw materials and recycled treasures into masterpieces. Each day brings a new creative challenge as young artists construct, paint, build, and invent their way through a series of playful projects. A joyful, tactile class perfect for makers who love to experiment. Instructed by Mary Jansen-Hedrick
Art for the Soul
August 11, 12, 13
Get rested for the school-year and create art that heals, empowers, and inspires. Explore how cultures across history have used art to process emotions, find balance, and celebrate resilience. Through hands‑on projects inspired by Navajo sand painting, Japanese kintsugi, mandalas, Zentangle, and the emotional color fields of Rothko, young artists will learn how creativity can soothe, strengthen, and transform. Instructed by Shelby Lynne Bledsoe
Registration/Cancellation Policy
We depend on your enrollment for a successful class. Please plan your schedule carefully to avoid cancellations. If you must cancel your registration, please call (970) 962-2410 at least five (5) business days before the class. You may choose to transfer to another class, retain a credit for a future class, or receive a refund. Cancellations made after the above deadline are non-refundable and can only be used as class credit for up to one calendar year. If you do not call to cancel or do not show up for a class, your registration fee will be forfeited. For refunds, please allow for two weeks for checks to be processed (credit refunds not usually available). No cash refunds. The Museum has the right to cancel classes. If class enrollment is below the minimum requirement, a class may be cancelled. Class cancellation decisions are made at least three (3) days prior to class, and you may receive credit or refund.