Art Explorium offers classes on various topics that help us fulfill our mission to provide a community art center that nurtures the creative potential in children. Information on any upcoming workshops is listed below. * Registration is required.* Walk-ins are accepted, space permitting. To register online click on the “Register Now�? link below. For additional questions about workshops contact ana or call 312-4316. Please review our workshop policies page here for information about cancellations and refunds.
* Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is too low.
November 10th: Picasso Portraits
Afternoon Art Club
Thursday, November 10th, 4pm-5:30pm
$15 per child (Ages 7 and up)
Using mirrors, we’ll work on recognizing unique aspects of facial features. Students will then use the drawing material of their choice to create their own portrait. Artist teacher Courtney Baughman graduated with a degree in studio art from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she was pitcher on the softball team. She is an experienced elementary and pre-K educator who emphasizes creativity in the classroom.
Balloon Twisting
Sunday, November 13th, 2:30 pm-4 pm
$15 per child (Ages 5 and up)
Learn the ancient art of airigami and go home with a bag of self-made toys. will teach the essential techniques of balloon twisting as the students learn to make swords, dogs, flowers, monkeys, wands and teddy bears. Darrell works as a full time balloon twister, bringing joy and wonder to Hawaii’s kids. Students must be able to handle the occasional balloon popping in order to attend this workshop.
November 17th: Art & Music
Afternoon Art Club
Thursday, November 17th, 4pm-5:30pm
$15 per child (Ages 7 and up)
We’ll listen and move to different types of music and talk about how it makes us feel. Students will then move their pencils, crayons and paint to express those same feelings. Artist teacher Courtney Baughman graduated with a degree in studio art from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she was pitcher on the softball team. She is an experienced elementary and pre-K educator who emphasizes creativity in the classroom.
Let’s Go Turkey Bowling!
Sunday, November 20th, 2:30 pm-4 pm
$15 per child (Ages 5 and up)
Join us as we get ready for Thanksgiving by going Turkey Bowling! Young artists will create a set of three decorated turkey bowling pins out of used plastic bottles. We’ll line up our creations and knock those turkeys down in an exciting game of turkey bowling. The young artists will then make Thanksgiving themed cards using their fingerprints to share with their families. Artist teacher Stephanie Yanik is an elementary art educator with the Department of Education.
Amazing Glazes
Sunday, November 27th, 2:30 pm-4 pm
$25 per child (Ages 5 and up)
In this workshop students will use a variety of metallic, crystal, or colorful glossy glazes to decorate a pre-made wheel thrown ceramic object. After being taught the difference in glazes and surface techniques, students will choose an object and begin decoration. Projects will be fired and returned on a later date for pick-up. Art instructor is a ceramics artist who specializes in making creatures inspired by biology and animation.
December 1st: Still Life Drawings
Afternoon Art Club
Thursday, December 1st, 4pm-5:30pm
$15 per child (Ages 7 and up)
We’ll learn all about contour lines and about the role of individual perception in art. Students will practice by drawing different lines with and without looking at their papers. Artist teacher Courtney Baughman graduated with a degree in studio art from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she was pitcher on the softball team. She is an experienced elementary and pre-K educator who emphasizes creativity in the classroom.
Natural Holiday Decorations
Sunday, December 4th, 2:30 pm-4 pm
$15 per child (Ages 5 and up)
Reduce your holiday waste by creating fun decorations from the great outdoors! Children will experience the joy, beauty and satisfaction of creating with natural materials. Use them as gift tags, seasonal decor, or give away as gifts to friends. Leaves, berries and more will be provided, but feel free to bring your own backyard inspiration. Artist teacher Mailia Lagaso is Center Director and a classroom teacher at Kid’s☆garden Kahala Preschool in East Honolulu. Her art & crafting workshops specialize in making heady concepts joyfully concrete for kids and adults alike.
Season’s Greetings Cards
Sunday, December 11th, 2:30 pm-4 pm
$15 per child (Ages 5 and up)
Join us as we mix and play with watercolors, discover new hues and values, and create our own beautiful greeting cards to take home for the holidays. Artist teacher works with the Honolulu Museum of Arts and is a Teaching Artist with the State of Hawaii.
