YOUTH ART CLASS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR WINTER I SESSION
Fiber art Series
GRADES 1ST-4TH
Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Weeks of January 6th – February 10th
Ready for an artistic deep dive? Our 6-Week Full Series for grades 1-4 is launching a Fiber Art adventure! Students will build skills and work with fun mediums like wool felting, paper making, and printing on textiles. Best of all, they will start creating their pieces for our Spring 2026 Youth Art Exhibition!
GRADES 5TH-8TH
Wednesdays | 6:15–7:30 PM
Weeks of January 7th – February 11th
Middle school artists, get ready to define your creative vision! Our 6-Week Series for grades 5-8 is focused on advanced exploration of Fiber Art using diverse mediums. This series is essential for students who want to build skills, follow their unique ideas, and begin work on their piece for the Spring 2026 Youth Art Exhibition.
GRADES 1ST-8TH
Select Saturdays | 10:30-11:30 AM
Dates: January 17th, January 31st, February 14th, February 28th
Theme: Fiber Arts Studio: Project Focus
This drop-in studio session is a perfect opportunity for students in Grades 1st through 8th to explore advanced fiber art techniques without the six-week commitment! Each Saturday, we will focus on a specific, exciting project designed to build practical art skills and encourage creative expression.
SATURDAY DROP IN ART CLASS
MEET OUR EDUCATORS
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Youth Educator
Kasie helped develop the Mini Makers program and all of our summer camps at The Sheboygan Collective. A lifelong artist, Kasie has always seen art as a way to explore and express the world around her. Inspired by books like Cassie’s Magic Flowers and James and the Giant Peach, her imagination finds beauty in the unexpected and splendor in everyday moments.Her creative practice spans painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, and more—guided by emotion and energy rather than medium. Kasie’s passion is helping others see the world in a new way and encouraging kids and adults alike to express themselves fully through art.
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Youth Educator
Whitney Morales is the founder of The Sheboygan Collective and the creative force behind its youth art program. With a passion for building community through creativity, Whitney designed and taught the program in its inaugural year, laying the foundation for a space where young artists can explore, experiment, and grow.A watercolor artist and family photographer, Whitney brings a unique perspective to teaching—encouraging children to see beauty in everyday moments and to express themselves freely through art. Her approach blends technique with imagination, fostering both skill and confidence in her students.
Whether in the classroom, behind the camera, or with a paintbrush in hand, Whitney is dedicated to cultivating joy, curiosity, and connection through the arts.
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Youth Educator
Lola Jakimczyk is a Sheboygan-based muralist whose vibrant, imaginative work can be seen throughout the community—including at Sunday Dough and Above & Beyond Children’s Museum. With a deep love for public art and playful color, Lola brings creativity, warmth, and positivity to everything she does.As a returning mentor from our youth art camps, Lola brings experience, patience, and encouragement to the studio, helping young artists feel seen, supported, and inspired to create boldly.
FAQ
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At The Sheboygan Collective, we approach youth art a little differently—and intentionally so. Our classes are rooted in process-based art, which means we focus on creativity, exploration, and expression, rather than perfect end results.
Here, young artists are encouraged to take creative risks, follow their own ideas, and make art that’s meaningful to them. There are no step-by-step instructions or pressure to recreate a sample—just a welcoming space where imagination leads the way.
We believe art should be playful, open-ended, and joyful—because that’s where confidence grows, and where the most powerful learning happens.
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Get in touch; we’d love to help find the right class!
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Pack a water bottle, some mess-friendly clothes, a spare outfit just in case, and a bag to carry home all the wonderful, paint-splattered creations. We’ve got the rest covered with art smocks and all the materials they’ll need.