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

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 trees, flowers, plants, and miniature gardens from recycled and found materials while exploring form, balance, and imaginative construction.

September 10 – Nature Printing & Bookmaking
Design and bind a handmade book, then experiment with printmaking, drawing, and storytelling to document the life cycle of a plant or garden.

September 17 – Collage & Mosaic Landscapes
Build layered landscapes using magazines, torn paper, and geometric shapes while exploring forests, oceans, cities, and imaginary worlds through collage and mosaic.

September 24 – Nature Rubbings & Insect Magnets
Discover the textures of the natural world through bark and leaf rubbings before designing colorful insect magnets inspired by nature.

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 Unger 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.