YAM adult art classes are designed for everyone from beginners to artists who want to hone their skills. Every class is taught by a professional artist who is eager to share their creative process and techniques. These museum-based classes are perfect for lifelong learners and creative members of our community. All adult art classes are available for OPI credits.

Prints and Pints with Shane De Leon
When: Thursdays, May 18 & 25 | 5:30  – 7:30 PM
Price: Member $25 | Not-Yet-Member $35

Join local artist Shane de Leon for a 2-class exploration into the fascinating art of screen-printing. Come ready to design your very own screen and print multiples. You can bring along imagery or find inspiration on the fly. We will enjoy pints of beer while we dive into this incredible hands-on process art. You will not want to miss this cool class.

Pastel Workshop with Ev Bergeron
When: Saturday, May 20 | 10 AM – 4 PM *CLASS IS FULL
Cost: Members: $35 | Not-yet Member: $45
*You can be put on the waiting list through the registration link below.

Local artist, Ev Bergeron, will teach you that pastels are an easy and fun medium to use for painting. This class will lead you through the steps to complete a pastel painting. You will receive information on pastels, pastel papers, and the supplies you will need. We will talk about shapes, values, edges, focal points, and color–all the basics of a good painting.

Oil Painting Fundamental with Kevin Harris
When: 5-week course, Saturdays, June 3 – July 1 | 9 AM – 12 PM *CLASS IS FULL
Cost: Free to all museum members
*You can be put on the waiting list through the registration link below.

In this 5-week course, students will be introduced to two different methods of starting an oil painting and the associated techniques accompanying these methods. We will discuss and explore materials, techniques, and procedures of oil painting with a focus on portraiture. Students will complete studies from photo reference, portrait casts, and finally from a live model. This art class is geared toward adults, interested middle school and high school students are also welcome.

All materials will be provided, including easels and chairs. On the first day of class, I will be going over materials in depth and will hand out a recommended material list for future use and purchase.

The cost of the class is free to all museum members. For those non-members interested in the course, an annual $65 friends and family membership can be purchased here.

Willow Sculpture Demonstration with Christine Joy
When: Friday, July 7 | 5 – 7 PM
Cost: Free for First Friday and registration is not required!

Join Christine Joy for a demonstration on how she creates her extraordinary willow sculptures in her joint exhibition with Christine Joy and Sara Mast: Passage.

Cancellation Policy

Classes will be cancelled two weeks prior to the scheduled date if enrollment is insufficient. Your enrollment cost will be refunded fully.  Please enroll before then to avoid cancellations.

After registering, if you cannot attend a class, you must cancel a full TWO WEEKS before the class, or your money will not be refunded.

For more information contact:
Marilu Metherell, Adult Education Coordinator
406.256.6804 x250
adulted@artmuseum.org

This monthly program is an important way for people living with early-stage memory loss, including those living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia and their care partners to connect with others at the YAM. Promoting connection, interaction, and companionship through viewing and discussing artwork and creating art in the studio. The bonds formed at these programs often last throughout the duration of the disease, creating additional support for all involved.

When: Every 3rd Friday | 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Cost: Free

Registration in advance is required. Call 800.272.3900 or email montana@alz.org to register.

For more information please contact
Alzheimer’s Association

800.272.3900
montana@alz.org

For additional support please contact the Alzheimer’s Association’s free, 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to speak with information specialists and care consultants.

Join us for this five-week series that will explore the artwork and techniques in the Montana Modernists exhibition.

When: Tuesdays, March 7 – April 4, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Cost: Free

Registration in advance is required. Call 406.256.6804 x250 or email adulted@artmuseum.org to register.

For more information contact:
Marilu Metherell, Adult Education Coordinator
406.256.6804 x250
adulted@artmuseum.org