Nature Makers: A Four-Week Children’s Art Workshop (ages 6 – 12)

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

$35/student/class or $125 for all 4 classes 

Young artists ages 6–12 are invited to explore the natural world through creativity, imagination, and hands-on artmaking in this four-week workshop series at the Maine Jewish Museum.

Using sculpture, printmaking, bookmaking, collage, mosaic, and mixed media, children will discover new ways of seeing and interpreting the world around them. Each week introduces a different artistic process inspired by nature, encouraging curiosity, creative problem-solving, and self-expression in a fun, supportive environment.

Whether your child attends a single class or joins us for the entire series, they’ll leave with new artistic skills, unique creations, and plenty of inspiration.

Class Schedule

September 3 – Recycled Nature Sculpture
Create flowers from recycled and found materials while exploring form, balance, and imaginative construction.

September 10 – Printmaking
Introduction to printmaking and storytelling by making books to document the life cycle of plants.

September 17 – Collage Mosaic Landscapes
Create layered landscapes using torn paper to learn about composition and color theory.

September 24 – Bug Sculptures
Design colorful insect magnets using recycled materials.

Registration

To register, email  with your child’s name, age, and the class(es) you’d like to attend. Payment may be made by Zelle, Venmo, or cash. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Students may register for individual classes or the full series.

About the Instructors

Hazel Barkin is a Maine-based art educator who teaches children’s art classes centered on creativity, curiosity, and hands-on making. She enjoys introducing young artists to a wide variety of materials and techniques while fostering confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of creative expression.

Ilana Welch is a Maine artist whose work spans photography and mixed media. Her art explores the beauty of the natural world through careful observation and creative experimentation, and she is delighted to share that spirit of discovery with young artists through this workshop series.