AFTERSCHOOL CLASS: Stuffy Stories
Ever wonder what adventures your favorite stuffed animal goes on when you’re not around? In this playful camp, young artists will bring their beloved stuffies to life through storytelling and performance! Each camper will imagine and craft a unique story for their stuffed friend, then join forces with others to weave their tales together into one shared world. Along the way, campers will create handmade backdrops, props, and costumes—turning imagination into a full-fledged, magical adventure!
For grades K-5
Every Wednesday from May 6-June 3 (five Wednesdays) 2:20-3:20 pm
Cost-$75
AFTERSCHOOL CLASS: Puppet Lab
Every Friday from May 8-June 5 (five Fridays) from 2:20-3:20 pm
For grades K-5
Cost-$75
Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Students can then use creative drama and storytelling to bring their puppets to life.
MINI CAMP: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://spps.arux.app/course/17923/spring-2026-youth/mini-camp-cardboard-creations
Sliding scale fee available.
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Each week we'll collecitvely come up with a theme and work together to make it a reality. Come see how versatile this everday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
CAMP: Cardboard Construction Junction
Grades PK-1
Daily from Monday, June 8-Friday June 12, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Are you a fan of construction vehicles and machines? Get ready for an art-and-play camp all about building. Campers will design and build their own vehicles out of cardboard, dig and explore in sand and dirt, and enjoy a variety of hands-on sensory experiences with building materials. Together, we’ll create characters and stories inspired by the machines we invent.
Cost-$425
CAMP: Mythical Makers: A Realm of Color and Imagination
Grades PK-1
Daily from Monday, June 8-Friday, June 12: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Step into a magical realm where colors sparkle and anything you imagine can come to life! In this play-based art camp, young makers will explore process-focused projects inspired by mythical worlds, curious creatures and magical landscapes. Through sculpture, spin art, mini dioramas, puppetry and printmaking, campers will experiment freely with color, texture and storytelling. Together, we’ll discover how creative worlds are built and how imagination becomes art. Participants should wear recess attire, bring a nut-free lunch, snack and refillable water bottle each day. Refrigerators and microwaves are not available.
Cost: $425
Garbage Friends
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Participants can use storytelling and creative drama to bring their new friend to life.
Free and no registration required!
Color X
If you could make your very own color, what would it look like? Students explore color, mixing chalk to create unique new colors they name. Working together, students then envision a collective project to encompass their new creations!
Grades K-5
Free and no registration required!
CAMP: Play Fort Fellows
Daily from Monday June 15-Thursday, June 18, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Grades PK-1
Where creativity and adventure come alive—one cozy hideaway at a time! In this lively, hands-on camp, young creators dream up and construct forts of every kind, from snug blanket nooks to imaginative outdoor structures. Campers will dive into stories featuring fantastical hideouts, then sketch and explore their own ideas through vibrant mixed-media process art. Using string, fabric, cardboard and repurposed treasures, their visions rise into real, buildable spaces. To top it all off, campers invent characters and weave stories for their creations through creative play, art-making and dramatic adventures. Participants should wear recess attire, bring a nut-free lunch, snack and refillable water bottle each day. Refrigerators and microwaves are not available.
Cost-$340
CAMP: Creature Creations
Daily from Monday June 15-Thursday, June 18, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Grades PK-1
Step into a creature wonderland of imagination where curious beings come to life in a hands-on, art-filled adventure! Campers will invent their own quirky characters and dive into messy, colorful projects painting enormous (and tiny!) portraits, running a silly “café,” and building a giant city across the classroom. Together, we’ll roar, giggle and explore fuzzy, feathery and slimy friends through playful, child-led artmaking. Participants should wear recess attire, bring a nut-free lunch, snack and refillable water bottle each day. Refrigerators and microwaves are not available.
Cost-$340
CAMP: Stuffy Stories
Daily from Monday, June 15-Thursday, June 18: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grades PK-2
Ever wonder what adventures your favorite stuffed animal goes on when you’re not around? In this playful camp, young artists will bring their beloved stuffies to life through storytelling and performance! Each camper will imagine and craft a unique story for their stuffed friend, then join forces with others to weave their tales together into one shared world. Along the way, campers will create handmade backdrops, props, and costumes—turning imagination into a full-fledged, magical adventure!
Cost-$225
CAMP: Monsters Making Messes
June 15-18 (Mon-Thurs) from 1:00-4:00 pm
Grades K-2
What happens when monsters take over summer camp? Come find out in this playful, art-filled adventure! Campers will dream up their own monster characters and dive into messy, colorful projects—creating enormous (and super tiny!) monster portraits, running a deliciously gross “monster café,” and building a giant monster city across the classroom. Together, we’ll roar, giggle, and create as we explore furry, slimy, and feathery monsters through play-based, child-led artmaking.
Cost: $189
Design-A-Game
Using cardboard, found objects, and art materials, invent your very own game. You can make a board game, card game, role playing game, or even storyboard a new video game– it’s up to you! All ages. Drop in anytime between 4-6. Free, no registration required.
Process Art Adventures
An interactive program that will have folks moving, singing, and creating through a rich play process! This program includes process art & play stations designed specifically for ages 7 and under that focus on expanding sensory skills, building gross & fine motor skills, and creating connection between families. Art stations might include color mixing with liquid watercolors, a larger than life vegetable-stamped mural, or a light & shadow screen play environment! Book as a one-time program or recurring series.
Free, no registration required.
All Seasons Forts
Using natural dens and animal dwellings as inspiration, participants let their imagination take the wheel as they build creative forts. Drop in and take your time—spend 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or the whole event time creating! For all ages, with a special focus on children 10 and under with adult caregivers. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
Garbage Friends
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Participants can use storytelling and creative drama to bring their new friend to life. This is a drop-in program. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
Cardboard Invention Convention
Participants dive into a playful design-thinking process to imagine, prototype, and build cardboard inventions that tackle both big and small real-world challenges. The experience culminates in a lively, performance-style “Inventors’ Convention,” where creators present their innovations, share the problems they set out to solve, and showcase how their designs make an impact.
No registration required! Recommended for ages 7+ but all ages welcome.
CAMP: Build a Fort Camp!
For grades K-5
Daily June 22-June 25 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Let your imagination take shape! In this playful, hands-on camp, young creators dream up and build forts of all kinds—from cozy blanket hideaways to elaborate outdoor structures. Campers will collaborate to sketch their ideas (underground tunnels, maze forts, tree forts, and more) before bringing them to life using a variety of materials. Together, we’ll explore fort-building in nature, experiment with string and fabric, and even repurpose found objects. Once the forts are complete, campers will invent stories and characters to bring their creations to life—transforming each nook and cranny into a world of adventure.
Cost: $225
Pulp Pages
Dive into the universe of papermaking through a hands-on process using repurposed materials! Participants will customize paper pulp with seeds, petals, and dyes and leave with a one-of-a-kind sheet of handmade paper to use, share, or plant in the ground. For all ages, though young children will need assistance from an adult. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
All Seasons Forts
Using natural dens and animal dwellings as inspiration, participants let their imagination take the wheel as they build creative forts. Drop in and take your time—spend 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or the whole event time creating! For all ages, with a special focus on children 10 and under with adult caregivers. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
Pulp Pages
Dive into the universe of papermaking through a hands-on process using repurposed materials! Participants will customize paper pulp with seeds, petals, and dyes and leave with a one-of-a-kind sheet of handmade paper to use, share, or plant in the ground. For all ages, though young children will need assistance from an adult. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
All Seasons Forts
Using natural dens and animal dwellings as inspiration, participants let their imagination take the wheel as they build creative forts. Drop in and take your time—spend 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or the whole event time creating! For all ages, with a special focus on children 10 and under with adult caregivers. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
CAMP: Build a Fort Camp!
July 6-10 (Monday-Friday) from 8:30 am-11:30 am
Grades K-2.
Let your imagination take shape! In this playful, hands-on camp, young creators dream up and build forts of all kinds—from cozy blanket hideaways to elaborate outdoor structures. Campers will collaborate to sketch their ideas (underground tunnels, maze forts, tree forts, and more) before bringing them to life using a variety of materials. Together, we’ll explore fort-building in nature, experiment with string and fabric, and even repurpose found objects. Once the forts are complete, campers will invent stories and characters to bring their creations to life—transforming each nook and cranny into a world of adventure.
Cost: $250
CAMP: World Building: Mythical Castles
July 6-10 (Monday-Friday) from 12:30-3:30 pm
Grades K-2
Let’s explore the magical and mythical stories of castles and those that live there. Young artists will use upcycled and art materials to build dragons, knights, queens, kings, princes, and princesses- you name it! Together, they’ll create magnificent landscapes and stories of the characters that live there.
Cost: $250
CAMP: Design-A-Game
July 7-July 10 (Tuesday-Friday) from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Grades 6-8
Gear up to explore new ideas and build a one-of-a-kind game from the ground up. In this hands-on camp, you’ll use cardboard, found objects, and all kinds of art materials to invent a totally original game of your own. Create a board game with epic twists, design a fast-paced card game, build a role-playing adventure, or even storyboard the next hit video game—it’s all up to your imagination. Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and maybe a little friendly competition!
Cost: $181
Stuffy Stories
Ever wonder what adventures your favorite stuffed animal goes on when you’re not around? In this playful camp, young artists will bring their beloved stuffies to life through storytelling and performance! Each camper will imagine and craft a unique story for their stuffed friend, then join forces with others to weave their tales together into one shared world. Along the way, campers will create handmade backdrops, props, and costumes—turning imagination into a full-fledged, magical adventure!
For grades K-5
Every Wednesday from May 6-June 3 (five Wednesdays) 2:20-3:20 pm
Cost-$75
Stuffy Stories
Ever wonder what adventures your favorite stuffed animal goes on when you’re not around? In this playful camp, young artists will bring their beloved stuffies to life through storytelling and performance! Each camper will imagine and craft a unique story for their stuffed friend, then join forces with others to weave their tales together into one shared world. Along the way, campers will create handmade backdrops, props, and costumes—turning imagination into a full-fledged, magical adventure!
For grades K-5
Every Tuesday from May 5-June 2 (five Tuesdays) 2:20-3:20 pm
Cost-$75
Family Mural Magic
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7563/winter-2026/family-mural-magic
Let's drip, smear, and scribble our way to a beautiful collective family mural!
Puppet Lab
Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Students can then use creative drama and storytelling to bring their puppets to life.
Every Friday from May 8-June 5 (five Fridays) from 2:20-3:20 pm
For grades K-5
Cost-$75
Stuffy Stories
Ever wonder what adventures your favorite stuffed animal goes on when you’re not around? In this playful camp, young artists will bring their beloved stuffies to life through storytelling and performance! Each camper will imagine and craft a unique story for their stuffed friend, then join forces with others to weave their tales together into one shared world. Along the way, campers will create handmade backdrops, props, and costumes—turning imagination into a full-fledged, magical adventure!
For grades K-5
Every Wednesday from May 6-June 3 (five Wednesdays) 2:20-3:20 pm
Cost-$75
Stuffy Stories
Ever wonder what adventures your favorite stuffed animal goes on when you’re not around? In this playful camp, young artists will bring their beloved stuffies to life through storytelling and performance! Each camper will imagine and craft a unique story for their stuffed friend, then join forces with others to weave their tales together into one shared world. Along the way, campers will create handmade backdrops, props, and costumes—turning imagination into a full-fledged, magical adventure!
For grades K-5
Every Tuesday from May 5-June 2 (five Tuesdays) 2:20-3:20 pm
Cost-$75
Mini Books
Registration required! https://spps.arux.app/course/17836/spring-2026-youth/mini-books-collage-adult-child
Sliding fee scale available.
Join us for a joy-filled evening of hands-on making as an intergenerational duo! Construct foldable mini books and fill the pages with mixed media collages using found papers.
Puppet Lab
Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Students can then use creative drama and storytelling to bring their puppets to life.
Every Friday from May 8-June 5 (five Fridays) from 2:20-3:20 pm
For grades K-5
Cost-$75
Stuffy Stories
Ever wonder what adventures your favorite stuffed animal goes on when you’re not around? In this playful camp, young artists will bring their beloved stuffies to life through storytelling and performance! Each camper will imagine and craft a unique story for their stuffed friend, then join forces with others to weave their tales together into one shared world. Along the way, campers will create handmade backdrops, props, and costumes—turning imagination into a full-fledged, magical adventure!
For grades K-5
Every Wednesday from May 6-June 3 (five Wednesdays) 2:20-3:20 pm
Cost-$75
Floral Arranging
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7571/winter-2026/flower-arranging-mother-s-day-adaptive
Want to surprise Mom for Mother's Day or brighten someone's day with flowers? Join us for a hands-on class where you'll pick your favorite blooms and design your very own gorgeous arrangement to take home. No experience needed - just bring your creativity! We'll provide all the flowers, tools, and materials - you bring the love. We are proud to be partnering with Valley Friendship to provide an outstanding experience for all involved.
This workshop is designed for adults with disabilities.
Stuffy Stories
Ever wonder what adventures your favorite stuffed animal goes on when you’re not around? In this playful camp, young artists will bring their beloved stuffies to life through storytelling and performance! Each camper will imagine and craft a unique story for their stuffed friend, then join forces with others to weave their tales together into one shared world. Along the way, campers will create handmade backdrops, props, and costumes—turning imagination into a full-fledged, magical adventure!
Every Tuesday from May 5-June 2 (five Tuesdays), 2:20-3:20 pm
For grades K-5
Cost-$75
Clay City
Young people and their caregivers get their hands dirty in CLAY CITY! Mold, poke, and build whatever you want to add to an evolving city each participant adds to. Use bits of wood and stone, and playful props to help your ideas come to life.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay Worlds
Registration required! https://arux.link/jo7sEL
Wednesdays 3:15-4:45
April 29 - May 27
Let’s get our hands messy and build whole new worlds out of clay! Each week we’ll dream up an exciting spaces like underwater, outerspace, or mythical lands and then sculpt it together. We’ll learn cool clay tricks along the way as we turn our ideas into amazing creations!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Winter Wonderland
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/search?it%5B%5D=Course&q=now+make+art&redirected_yet=true
Tuesdays 2:20 to 3:50
January 13 - February 17
Let's celebrate the wonders of winter through art! Each week, we’ll dive into frosty themes with fun, hands-on art projects that spark creativity and capture the magic of Minnesota's favorite season!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5
Mondays 2:15 to 3:20
December 8, 15, 22
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6132/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-clay-city-gr-k-5
Fridays 2:15 to 3:20
December 5, 12, 19
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7285/fall-2025/garbage-puppets
Tuesdays 2:20 to 3:50
December 2, 9, 16, 23
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7285/fall-2025/garbage-puppets
Mondays 2:20 to 3:50
December 1, 8, 15, 22
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Puppet Lab
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/search?it[]=Course&q=Now.+Make.+Art.+-+Megan+Flod+Johnson&redirected_yet=true
Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:45 PM
November 25
December 2, 9, 16
Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Students can then use creative drama and storytelling to bring their puppets to life. Because we use upcycled food containers in this class, we do not recommend it for students with severe food allergies.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cottagecore
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10526/fall-2025-youth/afterschool-art-club-cottagecore
Fridays 2:35- 4:05 PM
November 21
December 5, 12, 19
Do you love colorful mushrooms, fairies, and woodland creatures? Join us for a celebration of cottagecore as we explore a process-based art project with cozy fall vibes each week!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10525/fall-2025-youth/clay-city
Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50 PM
November 20
December 4, 11, 18
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5
Tuesdays 2:15 to 3:20
November 18. 25
December 2, 9, 16, 23
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
The NEST: Pop-Up
Join the artists of The NEST in a one-day Pop-up Installation. This interactive playscape invites play and exploration of all kinds while you explore the story of an elusive, migrating Creature who’s come to visit Wheaton. Work together to build a temporary home from found materials, explore collections of unique objects, and make art or messages to hang on the structure.
This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Tuesdays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 11, 18, 25
December 2
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Tuesdays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 11, 18, 25
December 2
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Mondays 4:05-5:05 PM
November 10, 17, 24
December 8
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Mondays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 10, 17, 24
December 8
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
The NEST: Pop-Up
Join the artists of The NEST in a two-day Pop-up Installation. This interactive playscape invites play and exploration of all kinds while you explore the story of an elusive, migrating Creature who’s come to visit Perham. Work together to build a temporary home from found materials, explore collections of unique objects, and make art or messages to hang on the structure.
This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
The NEST: Pop-Up
Join the artists of The NEST in a two-day Pop-up Installation. This interactive playscape invites play and exploration of all kinds while you explore the story of an elusive, migrating Creature who’s come to visit Perham. Work together to build a temporary home from found materials, explore collections of unique objects, and make art or messages to hang on the structure.
This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Fridays 2:15-3:15 PM
November 7, 14, 21
December 5
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!