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.
YAM Museum Members receive 20% off most adult education courses.
This project is funded in part by the Montana Arts Council, an agency of the State Government, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Drawing the Figure
When: Saturday, October 25 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $50
In this one-day workshop we will utilize the crystalline allotrope of Carbon (inspired by Jon Lodge’s exhibition Carbon Strata) to explore the human form. Drawing the full human figure with Florence Academy of Art student, Battista Eaton.
YAM University: Beyond the Object
When: September 11, October 9, & November 13 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation $10/Class
Join Dr. Patricia Vettel-Becker, Professor Emerita of Art History at MSUB, Brian T. Leahy, Assistant Professor of Art History at MSUB, and local artist and YAM Docent, Fay Golson, for three inspiring tours beyond the objects in our new exhibition, Jon Lodge: Carbon Strata. Together, we will dive into a greater understanding of Conceptual Art and discover how ideas come to life in an artist’s beautiful mind.
BIG INK at the Yellowstone Art Museum: A Woodblock Printing Workshop
When: April 24 – 26, 2026
Cost: $350 + materials
The Yellowstone Art Museum is excited to host a workshop with BIG INK next spring. BIG INK, along with their portable presses, make woodblock printing accessible to anyone interested in the process and artform, from beginners to professional artists.
Lyell Castonguay, artist and BIG INK founder, will be on-site at the YAM April 24 through 26, 2026. “The Big Tuna,” a travel-capable, modular press, will make for an engaging and educational workshop where attendees can bring their own relief carvings and be an active participant in the printmaking process.
Due to the nature of this workshop, preliminary educational content and carving must be completed in advance of the in-person activities next April. The sign-up deadline is February 9, 2026.
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.
