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Classes, Camps, & Programs
Illinois Art Station offers engaging and meaningful visual arts programs for children, youth, teens, and their families. All IAS programs encourage young artists to explore different materials and techniques through drawing, painting, sculpture, and more! With a focus on creative expression, visual literacy, and skill development, IAS has something for every young artist!
Click the class titles below for more information about each offering, and/or keep scrolling to REGISTER for current programs!
Check out the Pay-What-You-Can Pricing section for more information about our accessible tuition model.
Questions? Contact Education Coordinator Joey Hatch at joey.hatch@illinoisartstation.org or info@illinoisartstation.org to find out more about camps/workshops and how to register!
Itsy Arts... The building blocks of art making for our youngest artists!
Young artists ages 2-4 focus on exploring art materials, experimenting with line, shape, and color, and get the chance to create personal works of art.
Art After 3PM (AA3)... Afterschool art exploration for children ages 6 - 12
Young artists will dive into all aspects of artmaking, discover how art can be used to explore different ideas, and create unique works of art that challenge them creatively and build their artmaking skills.
Art Elements... Art education for homeschoolers ages 6-11 and 12-18
Art Elements is a 12-week program designed specifically for current homeschoolers that focuses on creative expression and skill development. Two sections (6 class sessions each) are offered every spring and fall for young artists ages 6-11 and 12-18. Young artists are welcome to take one or both sections (within their age range) in a season.
Group Visits... Schools, Scouts, Clubs, & more!
Interested in bringing your group to IAS? Fill out a Group Visit Request Form and an IAS Educator will be in touch!
Please note the following:
1. To qualify as a group, visit you must bring at least 5 young artists (age 3-18) to IAS.
2. IAS Art Educators will design the best possible lesson for your group based on your needs and requests. We will try to honor requests for specific art making media, etc. as we are able, but not all requests can be accommodated.
3. IAS requires 1 adult for every 5 children in attendance. Adult chaperones attend/assist with IAS programs FREE of charge.
4. Should you request a multi-generational program, charges will apply for all participating artists (including adults).
5. IAS Group Visit rates are determined by the size of group and the length of the program. Reduced and free rates are available upon request.
6. Group Visit requests should be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
7. Please allow 3 business days for your request to be processed.
8. Submitting this request does not guarantee that your visit has been booked. You will receive an email confirmation when your visit has been reserved.
Questions? Contact us at info@illinoisartstation.org
FALL 2023 Classes
Registration for Fall 2023 Classes is OPEN!
***Registration for Art After 3PM (AA3) Fall 2023 is FULL***
Click the class titles below for more information! Check out the Pay-What-You-Can Pricing section for more information about our accessible tuition model. All sections are limited to 20 young artists per.
Questions? Contact Education Coordinator Joey Hatch at joey.hatch@illinoisartstation.org or info@illinoisartstation.org to find out more about classes/programs and how to register!
Itsy Arts..........$12.00 per participant per class
Art exploration for our youngest artists!
Ages: 2-4
When: Third Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Section 1: September 21, 2023
Section 2: October 19, 2023
Section 3: November 16, 2023
Parents or guardians must attend Itsy Arts classes with their young artist(s).
Click HERE to Register!
Art After 3PM..........$45.00 per participant per section (each section includes 3 class sessions)
Is art class just not enough for your young artist age 6-12? Join us after school for Art After 3PM at Illinois Art Station!
Artists will:
- Dive into all aspects of art making.
- Discover new artists.
- Create amazing artworks and build lasting friendships!
Ages: 6 to 12
When: Thursdays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Section 1: September 7 – 21, 2023 FULL
Section 2: October 5 – 19, 2023 FULL
Section 3: November 2 – 16, 2023 FULL
Parents and guardians are asked to drop their children off at the start of the program and return for pick-up at 6 p.m.
Art Elements..........$90.00 per participant per section (each section includes 6 class sessions)
Visual arts lessons specially designed for homeschool students.
Ages: 6-11 and 12-18
When: Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ages 6-11) and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (age 12-18)
Section 1: August 25 – September 29, 2023
Section 2: October 13 – November 17, 2023
Click HERE to Register!
Pay-What-You-Can Pricing
Illinois Art Station is committed to ensuring that young artists and families from all neighborhoods and backgrounds have access to transformative hands-on experiences in the visual arts regardless of their ability to pay. To achieve this access, IAS offers a pay-what-you-can model for class and camp registrations.
We know that IAS families who are able to financially support the Illinois Art Station and our programs will do so happily. We also know that our IAS families who require assistance will benefit greatly from a flexible pricing structure. Your tuition—no matter the total—will help cover the costs of expert planning/facilitation, materials, site maintenance, and everything else that makes IAS programming so great. AND, any additional funds will help sponsor the cost of hands-on art engagement for young artists and families who require reduced or free tuition. Thank you in advance for your support and helping make art accessible to all who are drawn to it (pun intended)!
Families with an annual household income less than $36,000 or who qualify for free/reduced lunch should feel welcome to pay less than the recommended amount. Costs of classes and camp vary.
Questions? Contact info@illinoisartstation.org
2023 Summer Camps & Classes
Register Today for 2023 Camps & Classes!
Registration is FULL for both sessions of Things Art Art, Too! summer camps. IAS is still registering for Itsy Arts through August!
Click the class titles below for more information and to register! Check out the Pay-What-You-Can Pricing section for more information about our accessible tuition model. All sections are limited to 20 young/student artists.
Questions? Contact Education Coordinator Joey Hatch at joey.hatch@illinoisartstation.org or info@illinoisartstation.org to find out more about camps/workshops and how to register!
Things Are Art, Too! ELEMENTARY Summer Camp 2023..........$200.00 per artist
REGISTRATION IS FULL
Join Illinois Art Station for a five-day, drop off THINGS ARE ART, TOO Summer Day Camp from Monday, June 26 through Friday, June 30 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Who: Young Artists ages 6-12 who are excited to explore the art around them that they engage with every day through the design and decoration of objects, spaces, and more.
When: Monday, June 26 through Friday, June 30 from 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. Early drop off available at 8:30 and late pick up available until 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $200 / young artist. Illinois Art Station operates according to a Pay-What-You-Can model for all registered classes, camps, and programs.
A morning snack will be provided. Artists must bring their own lunch. Food assistance is available for those who request it.
Registration: Registration is limited to 20 young artists. Registration is FULL.
NOTE: If you are registering more than one young artist, a complete registration form must be submitted for each participating child.
Things Are Art, Too! 2.0 ELEMENTARY Summer Camp 2023..........$200.00 per artist
REGISTRATION IS FULL
Join Illinois Art Station for a five-day, drop off THINGS ARE ART, TOO 2.0 Summer Day Camp from Monday, June 26 through Friday, June 30 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Who: Young Artists ages 6-12 who are excited to explore the art around them that they engage with every day through the design and decoration of objects, spaces, and more.
When: Monday, July 24 through Friday, July 28 from 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. Early drop off available at 8:30 and late pick up available until 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $200 / young artist. Illinois Art Station operates according to a Pay-What-You-Can model for all registered classes, camps, and programs.
A morning snack will be provided. Artists must bring their own lunch. Food assistance is available for those who request it.
Registration: Registration is limited to 20 young artists. Registration is FULL.
NOTE: If you are registering more than one young artist, a complete registration form must be submitted for each participating child.
Itsy Arts Summer 2023..........$12.00 per class
Itsy Arts at Illinois Art Station is art exploration for our youngest artists ages 2-5! Parents or guardians must attend Itsy classes with their child(ren).
Who: Young artists ages 2-5 and their adults
When: Thursdays (June 8, July 6, August 10) from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Illinois Art Station (registration required). Wednesdays (June 28, July 26, August 23) from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Normal Public Library (drop in).
Cost: $12 / young artist per class at IAS. Illinois Art Station operates according to a Pay-What-You-Can model for all registered classes, camps, and programs. Itsy Arts at NPL is FREE of charge.
Registration: Registration for Itsy Arts at IAS is limited to 20 young artists. Click HERE to register!
NOTE: If you are registering more than one young artist, a complete registration form must be submitted for each participating child.
Pay-What-You-Can Pricing
Illinois Art Station is committed to ensuring that young artists and families from all neighborhoods and backgrounds have access to transformative hands-on experiences in the visual arts regardless of their ability to pay. To achieve this access, IAS offers a pay-what-you-can model for class and camp registrations.
We know that IAS families who are able to financially support the Illinois Art Station and our programs will do so happily. We also know that our IAS families who require assistance will benefit greatly from a flexible pricing structure. Your tuition—no matter the total—will help cover the costs of expert planning/facilitation, materials, site maintenance, and everything else that makes IAS programming so great. AND, any additional funds will help sponsor the cost of hands-on art engagement for young artists and families who require reduced or free tuition. Thank you in advance for your support and helping make art accessible to all who are drawn to it (pun intended)!
Families with an annual household income less than $36,000 or who qualify for free/reduced lunch should feel welcome to pay less than the recommended amount. Costs of classes and camp vary.
Questions? Contact info@illinoisartstation.org
