Art classes stimulate children’s imaginations, allowing them to believe in fantastical ideas such as Santa Claus, objective truth, or frosting as a valid dinner. Encourage flights of fancy with this Groupon.
Choose from Three Options
$14 for three art classes for children aged 2–4 (a $30 value)
- Classes capped at 10 kids meet Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Students make watercolor pictures, self-portraits, and sculptures<p>
$19 for two art classes for children aged 5–8 (a $40 value) * Classes capped at 15 kids meet Saturdays at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., or 1:15 a.m. Classes must be scheduled on consecutive Saturdays. * Students craft symmetrical masks, create abstract, Picasso-style self-portraits, and melt crayons on canvas in the shape of a heart or waterfall<p>
$29 for two art classes for children aged 8–10 (a $60 value)
* Classes capped at 12 kids meet Saturdays at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., or 1:15 a.m. Classes must be scheduled on consecutive Saturdays.
* Students complete textile-based projects, with such themes as finger knitting, collage, and fabric assemblage<p>
K.A.S. Gallery
K.A.S. Gallery—or Kentucky Art Speaks—adorns its walls inside the 360,000-square-foot Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center with colorful, innovative art pieces from local, out-of-state, and international artists. The gallery’s walls host thoughtful paintings, photographs, and modern-dance reenactments of famous still-life paintings, and the facility hosts classes that foster an artistic and thoughtful community. Registered yoga instructors lead meditative Ashtanga, beginners, slow flow, and Vinyasa classes amid the artwork, tailoring instruction to each student's needs, abilities, and fitness goals while incorporating breathing exercises and relaxing music. The Arts for Kids classes introduce youngsters to various creative mediums such as fiber and textiles, self portraits, and dance.