YOUTH WORKSHOP SERIES: "Summer Arts Academy 2026" @ Kaddatz Galleries, Fergus Falls
FEE: $125 (K–4 sessions) | $150 (5–8 sessions) | Scholarships available
Summer Arts Academy 2026
Dates: June 22–26 & July 27–31, 2026
Location: Kaddatz Galleries (and Creation Shop)
Kaddatz Galleries presents Summer Arts Academy 2026, offering two weeks of creative, hands-on art experiences for youth entering grades K–4 and 5–8. Classes are led by experienced teaching artists and explore a variety of mediums including mixed media, painting, pottery, and sculpture. All supplies are included.
Session 1: June 22–26
Grades K–4 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Mixed Media Puppets & Painting (Jona Brown)
Students will create imaginative puppets and props using everyday materials, along with painted backdrops that bring their creations to life.
Grades 5–8 (1:00–4:00 PM)
Inspired by Minnesota: Pottery & Sculpture Adventure (Blayze Buseth)
A hands-on clay workshop exploring Minnesota’s landscapes and artistic traditions through techniques such as pinch, coil, slab, carving, and sculptural building.
Session 2: July 27–31
Grades K–4 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Inspired by Minnesota: Pottery & Sculpture Adventure (Blayze Buseth)
Young artists will explore storytelling through clay while learning foundational pottery and sculpture techniques.
Grades 5–8 (1:00–4:00 PM)
Mixed Media Explorations (Naomi RaMona Schliesman)
Students will experiment with a wide range of materials and processes including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture while building creative confidence and skills.
Cost:
$125 (K–4 sessions) | $150 (5–8 sessions)
Scholarships:
Partial and full scholarships are available based on need.
