adult education

adult art classes

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 all adult education courses.

Painting with Sheila Miles
When: Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost:
$70 and museum members get 20% off with member code (call the front desk for questions)

Happy 60th Birthday to the YAM! In conjunction with her upcoming local exhibition at Kirk’s Grocery, opening April 5 and on view through May 25, 2024, permanent collection artist Sheila Miles will be in-house at the YAM for a one-day painting workshop exploring the techniques that make her work so special. Each participant will receive individual attention. Sheila especially loves to share her tricks for working quickly and completing paintings in one session. Come paint with a living YAM legend and leave inspired to support the work of our permanent collection artists for years to come.

Tintypes with Todd Forsgren
When: Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost:
$40 and museum members get 20% off with member code (call the front desk for questions)

This beginner’s workshop covers the early photographic process of tintypes. Beginning with the use of large-format and medium-format cameras with direct positive paper images, we then progress to making ferrotypes, a safe tintype dry plate process. Students will learn about basic photographic chemistry and techniques for making images with extremely low ISOs (c. 2). Each student will leave the class with a tintype portrait of themself or a loved one, as well as a number of other unique photographic objects that they have collaborated in the making of.

Drawing at Tippet Rise Art Center
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost:
$25 Supply Fee

You are in for a special treat! We will meet at Tippet Rise Art Center at 10 AM and draw from live models until 4 PM. Please pack a lunch for yourself and plenty of snacks and refreshments for your day. Water bottle filling stations are available. Supplies will be provided.

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

cooking classes

Pre-Registration is required a minimum of one week in advance to allow our chef to prep food and plan accordingly. Register online using the links below or call 406.256.6804 during business hours. Please email our Adult Education Coordinator, Marilu Metherell at adulted@artmuseum.org with any questions.

Saturday Cooking Classes

Explore the art of cooking in the Murdock Gallery with Chef Angela Lyle of the YAM’s Raven’s Café d’Art.

When: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost
: $80 (20% off for Museum Members) | $20 supply fee included

March 23 | The Colors Of Mexico (CLASS FULL)
Cooking adventures across the varied landscapes of Mexico.

May 11 | Fruit Is The Star
Sweet and savory dishes highlighting fruit.

Thursday Evening Cooking Classes

Get more hands on experience in just two hours with Chef Angela Lyle.

When: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Cost
: $65 (20% off for Museum Members)
| $20 supply fee included

April 11 | Classic Aussie
Explore favorite recipes from Australia and New Zealand.

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 cannot be refunded.

For more information contact:

Marilu Metherell, Adult Education Coordinator
406.256.6804 x250
adulted@artmuseum.org

yoga at the yam

Join us every Wednesday from 10:30–11:30 AM in the Murdock Gallery. Yoga instructor — and YAM member! — Sarah Brown will lead these sessions and welcomes ALL levels. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Cost: YAM member $60 for a six-class series | Not-yet Member $90 for a six-class series | YAM member $12 for a single drop-in class | Not-yet Member $17 for a single drop-in class
When: Wednesdays n the Murdock Gallery from 10:30 – 11:30 AM

For more information contact:

Marilu Metherell, Adult Education Coordinator
406.256.6804 x250
adulted@artmuseum.org

connections at the art museum with the montana chapter of the alzheimer’s association

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.

April 19, 2024
May 17, 2024
June 21, 2024
July 19, 2024
August 16, 2024

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.