Classes and workshops

The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages.

Click here to view Fall 2024 Family Programs and Workshops.

ARTSmart

ARTSmart (ages 2 and up) and Homeschool Tuesday classes are offered each month. In addition the museums hosts open house events and family workshops for all ages.

Additional resources and activities for children and teachers will post to the Beach Buddies Facebook Group. You can sign up for the Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies . Please contact Kathrine Schlageck at klwalk@ksu.edu to be added to the email list.

Summer Young Artists Program

The Young Artists Programs take place in June with museum tours and art workshops taught by K-State and Manhattan High School fine arts and art education students. The class for younger children allows artists to explore a variety of media. Classes for older children will focus on learning more about specific techniques. Class size is capped at 12 children and reservations can be made by calling 785-532-7718. Cost is $15 per session.

Seniors

Staff is available to work with senior living facilities and seniors groups. Current options include short art lectures, Visual Thinking Strategies sessions, memory support programs, and looking and making activities. Please contact Kim Richards, Museum Education Specialist to discuss options for your facility or group at kkrichards@ksu.edu.

Teacher’s workshops

The Museum is available for teacher's workshops relating to museum topics and led by Museum staff. Programs can be tailored to the specific needs of a group, such as using the Museum as an educational resource, art knowledge and art making, Visual Thinking Strategies, and integrating art into the curriculum. Please contact Kathrine Schlageck, Associate Curator of Education, at klwalk@ksu.edu

Building Skills Through Art

Learn more about how looking at and making art builds physical and cognitive skills in children. This program for childcare providers is available through Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. Please see their website at https://kccto.org/ to enroll for this six hour credit course.

Please watch for updates on additional programs throughout the semester.