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, May 8th - 5:30-6:30pm
-Thursday, June 12th - 5:30-6:30pm
-Thursday, July 10th - 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! $5 per participant. Located at the AMA Studio.
Intergenerational Painting Class - Sunday, May 18, 2-3pm - everyone paints! Follow along step-by-step and add your own creative twists, too!
The Children’s Museum of Findlay is POPPING UP at AMA!! Intergenerational Art & Play Class - Saturday, June 14, 10-12pm $10/participant - participants will make their own play-doh to take home, if they wish, play with paint and color mixing, build with Magna-tiles, and more!
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
May 31st 10:30-11:30am
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)
Tuesday, June 3rd at 10-11am
Saturday, August 2nd at 10-11am
Messy Art Camp – $40/participant, includes a t-shirt & 3 days of camp
recommended for kids and teens, 5 and up
Main projects include paper marbling, tie dye, and pendulum painting
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 10-12 at 12:30-1:30pm
Dreamcatchers - $15/participant
Learn about and make art inspired by dreamcatchers
Recommended for teens-adults. Fine motor abilities needed
Friday, June 20th at 11-12pm
Open Studio - FOUND OBJECTS - $15/participant, up to a 2-hour class
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. Ideas include small furniture items, picture frames, jewelry boxes, wooden palettes, other home goods.
Saturday, June 21st at 10-12pm
More sessions may be added if there’s enough interest!
Paper Mache CLAY - $25/participant
This is a 2-part class - You’ll learn how to make paper mâché clay and sculpt your artwork. Then in your second session, paint your sculpture!
all ages welcome
June 25th and 27th 12-1pm
Origami Sunflowers - $10/participant
Recommended for teens-adults, ability to fold paper necessary
Learn to fold sunflowers with paper!
Wednesday, July 9th 5:30-6:30pm
Painting & Drawing 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. This is an introduction or a review of art mediums with lots of possibilities for creativity!
All ages welcome!
July 16th & 17th 2-4pm
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
Leipsic Community Center Painting Class
-All ages, $15/participant
-Register with the Leipsic Community Center
-Every 1st Monday 5:30-6:30pm
-Part of the Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation’s Fun for All series.
-FREE but registration is required.
May 10th, 10-11am Resin Flowers. Create a floral sculpture with wire and resin - recommended for teens and adults
May 15th, 5:30-6:30pm - Painted Rocks. Paint ideas will include mandalas, garden markers, and more! - recommended for all ages
July 26th, 10-Noon - Art & Play with AMA and The Children’s Museum of Findlay! Paint, make your own play doh, and enjoy building and playing with other materials - recommended for families
August 2nd, 12-2pm - Make Your Own Paper - recommended for all ages
Gillig Winery: Wine, Dine, & Design
-Every other 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8pm
-June 19
Brewing Green in Bowling Green: Sippin’ & Painting
-Contact Brewery to RSVP (Facebook page)
-Every 3rd Tuesday, 6pm
Hull's Trace Wine & Gathering House in Arlington
-Contact Hull’s Trace to RSVP (Facebook page)
-Every 4th Thursday 6:30pm
False Chord Brewing: Painting with Pints
-We’ll be back at False Chord in October - March
Stay tuned for more inspirations!