Home School Art Adventure
Youth Classes | FULL
Welcome to the wonderful world of art! Join in the fun and learn new techniques, experiment with different mediums, and discover the styles of the modern and classic master artists. Using a variety of materials and their own imagination, students will express themselves artistically through an ever- changing curriculum that will help them produce a well-rounded portfolio of artwork. For home schooled students ages 5â12 years.
- Please bring a drink & snack for the mid-class break.
Mary Thompson
Mary K. Thompson is an experienced art educator and ceramic artist with more than 25 years of teaching across Kâ12 and higher education. She holds a B.F.A. in Ceramics and an M.Ed. in Art Education from the University of Minnesota, along with Kâ12 certification. Mary has taught in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Collier County Public Schools, where she developed curriculum, managed studio classrooms, and curated school-wide exhibitions that celebrated student creativity.
In addition to her Kâ12 work, Mary served as an adjunct professor at Kean University and taught Art Appreciation at The International Academy of Design and Technology, where she developed curriculum and supported students in visual analysis and creative thinking. A practicing ceramic artist, Mary brings strong studio expertise, clear communication, and a passion for helping students discover confidence and joy in the arts.