Young Artists at Work is BMoCA’s signature series of workshops for youth ages 5–8 and 9–12.
These creative art-making programs are designed to complement the exhibitions. In each workshop, a local guest artist encourages personal expression, material exploration, making friends, and fun.
YOUNG ARTISTS AT WORK: SUMMER WORKSHOPS
$140 per workshop / $120 Members
Be an art activist! Join artist Julia Lunk and create seed cards, prayer flags, public art for Central Park, and other projects that inspire at better world.
Enchanted Voyage
Sail through your imagination with artist Heather Cherry and create paper boats, colorful maps, and other voyage-inspired art.
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Expect the unexpected in this workshop! Explore contemporary 2-Dcollage throughout BMoCA’s galleries and then create your own in the studio with artist Sarah Kinn.
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Be inspired by Andy Goldsworthy and other artists that work with nature. Sprout your own paper terrarium, spectacular painted sunflowers, and up-cycled shoe garden with artist Heather Cherry.
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Grab your brushes! This week is all about painting and having fun with artist Sarah Kinn. Learn color theory, composition, and creative painting ideas you can also do at home!
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Explore the rich history of Colorado with artist Shari Regenbogen. Starting with the dinosaurs, travel through time and create projects based on the arts of the Anasazi, pioneers, and more.
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Join artist Jay Tomlinson in a Master’s Class for the serious 5-8 year old artist. Enjoy unlimited studio freedom and earn BMoCA’s Young Master of Arts Certificate, signed by the Director.
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Take an art expedition around the world and learn how different cultures use paint, collage, and other materials in unique ways. Create your own international artwork with artist Mary Powell.
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FOR 9-12 YEAR OLDS
Create multi-layered encaustic nature paintings with wax and learn all about honeybee biology with artist Sarah Hanson.
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Modern Masters
June 17-21, 1-4pm
Travel through time and learn about Modernism with artist Jennifer Lees as your guide. Create your own versions of works by Matisse, Klee, O’Keefe, and other amazing artists.
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Water Writer
June 24-28, 9am-12pm
Harness the power of water with artist Sarah Hanson! Combine journaling ideas with new painting and resist wax techniques while learning the value of this precious natural resource.
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The Art of Bookmaking
June 24-28, 1-4pm
Explore bookmaking techniques from around the world with artist Rebecca Stumpf. Make your book unique with craft papers, magazines, recycled books, and found objects.
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Collage Construction Zone
July 22-26, 9am-12pm
Join artist Jennifer Lees for adventures in 3-D collage. Think outside the box, be inspired by artists including Joseph Cornell and Louise Nevelson, and construct your own sculptural collages.
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July 22-26, 1-4pm
Calling all photographers! Join artist Rebecca Stumpf and learn what it takes to shoot amazing pictures. Then create a photovoice piece by combining your photographs and stories.
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For more information, or to purchase, please call 303.443.2122.
To purchase a family membership please click here.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
To cancel and request a refund for a program or workshop, please contact BMoCA’s Education Department at 303.443.2122 extension 11. A 10% administrative fee will be charged on all refunds. A 90% refund will be given to cancellations made 5 business days before the program or workshop. A cancellation made within the week prior to a program or workshop will result in a 50% refund. We apologize, but no refunds can be given on the day the program or workshop begins or during its duration.
Heather Cherry
Raised in Midwestern wheat fields with a beginning based on Rachel Carson and fireflies, Heather holds a firm belief in creating a vibrant context for abundant discovery and lifelong learning. An artist and educator with a Master’s in Art Education from Tufts University, Heather is continually inspired by life’s moments of curiosity and wonder.
Sarah Kinn
Sarah has been a working artist for 15 years. She enjoys teaching and installing art and being around kids who inspire her with the simplicity and cuteness of their work. She is also inspired by patterns in nature, Marimekko textiles, bright vibrant colors, Japanese anime and looking at Elle decor magazine.
Julia Lunk
Hungarian artist and painter, Julia has been working with children since 1998 in Budapest, Hungary and Boulder, Colorado in different art workshops, classes and camps. Her first children’s book Alma Falls Awake With Her Friend was published in 2010.
Mary Powell
Mary moved to Colorado from North Carolina where she studied Printmaking at Wake Forest University and ran on the cross country and track team. She has been teaching art for the Boulder Valley School District for the past 6 years, after completing a masters degree in elementary education and arts integration.
Rebecca Stumpf
From India to Indiana, Washington to Montana, and Costa Rica to Colorado, Rebecca enjoys helping kids explore their worlds through photography. She has partnered with schools, art centers, museums, and community organizers to share her love of the lens and art. She recently returned from Peace Corps in Costa Rica, where she worked with children on school murals and a photovoice project. Rebecca holds a Master’s degree in Photojournalism and Intercultural Youth Development.
