Summer Arts & Crafts Classes 2025

All classes are held at:
📍 Valley Art Association – 2022 Main Street, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Artwork created in these classes will be showcased at the Children’s Art Exhibition at the Arts and Crafts for Kids 2025.

Ages 4–6

Tuesdays · 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · $15 per class
(An adult must stay and actively assist the child)

July 1 – The Foam Turtle
Build and decorate a small turtle using foam shapes and mixed materials. Supports motor skills and creativity.

July 8 – Make Your Own Crystals: Inspired by Wallace Chan
Grow colorful crystals on pipe cleaners in this magical science-meets-art activity. Learn about Wallace Chan, a jewellery artist and sculptor known for his dazzling gemstone carvings.

August 26 – The Calming Jar: Sensory Jar Making
Create calming glitter jars to shake, watch, and relax—perfect for emotional regulation and creative fun.

Ages 7–9

Mondays · 10:00 – 11:30 p.m. · Prices vary

July 7 – Crafty 3D Illustration
Build colorful 10" characters using recycled materials like foam, buttons, and cardboard.
Fee: $20

July 14 – Wet Felting: Mini Landscape
Transform wool into colorful, textured 8x8” artwork using only water, soap, and hands.
Fee: $30

July 21 – Clay Dry Sculpture
Sculpt expressive figures or objects using air-dry clay and basic modeling techniques.
Fee: $25

August 12 – Sewing a Fluffy Frog
Stitch a soft, fuzzy frog using simple sewing techniques—great for fine motor skills and creativity.
Fee: $25

August 18 – Fluid Art (Acrylic)
Create four 4x4" abstract pieces using different pouring techniques.
Fee: $33

Ages 10–12

Monday & Tuesday Sessions · 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.

August 11 & 19 – Air-Dry Clay Mini Bowls
Create and finish a set of three mini bowls using embossing, coiling, and mosaic techniques.
Fee: $30 Materials included

August 25 – Fluid Art (Acrylic)
Pour, tilt, and blend acrylics to create four abstract 5x5" paintings.
Fee: $30 Materials included

Ages 13–16

Mondays & Tuesdays · 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Prices per 2-day session · Materials included

July 28 & August 5 – Animal Sculpture with Plaster Cloth
Build and decorate an animal sculpture using plaster cloth and paint.
Fee: $30

July 29 & August 4 – Lamp Project with Plaster Cloth
Sculpt and paint a functional decorative lamp using plaster cloth.
Fee: $32