Community Programs — Awakening Minds Art

Community Programs are a great way to connect!
Socialize in a group with a common interest of creating beautiful art.
Classes are open to the public and held at a variety of locations.

Fueling Creativity Through Partnerships

Community Programs are proudly sponsored by Marathon Petroleum Corporation

UPCOMING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Classes are step-by-step instruction ensuring participants are successful and having a great time!
RSVP is required, details listed in each class’s details

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

All Programming must be registered for ahead of time.
A minimum of 5 students is necessary to hold class.
If you can no longer attend a class you've registered for, please let us know as soon as possible. 48-hour notice is required for a refund.
Registrations may be transferrable to other dates and people, but please give us at least 24 hour notice.

UPCOMING CLASSES:

Click the name of each class below for registration!

AMA Findlay Community Painting
-All ages $15/participant

-Thursday, March 6th - 5:30-6:30pm

Intergenerational Community Classes - $5/participant

Sponsored in part, by the Ohio Arts Council

Open to the public, these art-making classes are meant to bring community members from all walks of life together. Meet new people, learn from each other, and find joy in making art together!

summer classes At the ama studio

My Favorite Animals - $15/participant, recommended for school-aged children

This class is designed for kids who love to make art inspired by animals!
Every week will have a different animal theme with a painting, drawing, or collage project to do!
This class takes place every Wednesday from June 4 - August 13, 2025 from 10-11am. Sign up for one of them or several!

Alcohol Inks - $20/participant

Not recommended for ages under 7

My Adult & Me Preschool Painting

Recommended for 2-7 year olds with an adult
Here’s an activity that you both can achieve together! Step-by step painting process with a focus on counting, colors, and shapes.
$20 per child and adult, $10 child add-on (if you have more than one child per adult companion)

Messy Art Camp – $40/participant, includes a t-shirt

recommended for kids and teens, 5 and up
Main projects include paper marbling, tie dye, and pendulum painting

Dreamcatchers - $15/participant

Learn about and make art inspired by dreamcatchers
Recommended for teens-adults. Fine motor abilities needed

Open Studio - FOUND OBJECTS - $15/participant

all ages welcome
Bring your own found objects (or use something at the studio) to paint or draw on. Brainstorm ideas with an instructor and other community members
More sessions may be added if there’s enough interest!

Paper Mache Clay - $25/participant

Make your own clay! This is a 2-part class - You’ll learn to make paper mâché clay and sculpt your artwork. Then in your second session, paint your sculpture!
all ages welcome

Origami Sunflowers - $10/participant

Recommended for teens-adults, ability to fold paper necessary

Art Basics Camp - $35/participant, includes 2, 2-hour classes

Learn the fundamentals of art mediums for painting and drawing, including types of paint/drawing supplies, mark-making, and color exploration.

Tri the Arts Summer Camp - click for more details and registration

JULY 28—31ST, 2025

1 - 4 PM
WITH SHOWCASE ON THE 31ST 5:30-6:30 PM

$150 per participant

Children & teens with special needs and their siblings (if applicable).
Children 5 years and over recommended.
Includes: visual art, performing art, and musical art instruction & supplies, camp T-shirt, and an end-of-camp celebration!

Camp Location: Marathon Center for the Performing Arts