Docent 2nd Saturday
October 2007 through May 2008
Join us the second Saturday of each month for a docent-led tour of the Museum's current exhibitions, followed by an art activity.

Children ages 5 to 12 welcome | 10 am - noon
$4 YAM members | $5 non-members

Class size is limited to 30 students, so call to reserve each month.

May 10, 2008
"Piled High"
3-D assemblage

Summer Open Studio
June 12 - July 31, 2008
Join us every Thursday to create your own art project!
Choose EITHER the morning session - 10:00 a.m. - noon
OR the afternoon session - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Children ages 5 to 12 welcome
$4 YAM members | $5 non-members
No registration required!

June 12 - "Compose A Creature", Draw and collage
June 19 - "Bend and Stretch", Wire sculpture
June 26 - "The Nature of Wood", Wood sculpture
July 3 - "Making Faces", Sculpt with wire mesh
July 10 - "Impressive Expression", Oil sticks on canvas
July 17 - "Art to Grow", Plant art for your garden
July 24 - "Creative Collecting", Bring recycled items to turn into art
(i.e. cereal boxes, food carton labels, pop cans, etc.)
July 31 - "Crazy for Clay", Inspired by Montana ceramics

YAM CAMP
August 4 - 8, 2008
Morning Session for ages 6-9 | 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session for ages 9-12 | 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuition $95 (includes all materials and snacks), members receive $10 off tuition.
Pre-registration with payment in full is required for YAM Camp.

"Summer of Sculpture +"
We'll start by creating an environmental sculpture. Each day we will add to it
and watch it evolve throughout the week.
Day 1 - Make art aprons to wear all week
Day 2 - Clay Day, making ceramic plates
Day 3 - Make hand-made paper and sculpt with it
Day 4 - Sculpting with wood and wire
Day 5 - Paint our ceramic plates, finish up projects, and show of to your parents.

EXPERIENCE ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
For novices and pros ages 15-115 - Registration Info Below

Neil Jussila "Free Form Sketching at Riverfront Park"
June 7, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 | Shelter 2, the south side of the duck pond at Riverfront Park

Enjoy a relaxed picnic-like atmosphere at Riverfront Park as you learn to
freehand sketch the landscape with basic pencil. Neil Jussila is an
accomplished artist and wonderful teacher with years of experience at the
university level. Colored pencils will also be used as you learn step-by-step
the basics of color mixing (the Impressionists Palette). You will also receive
instruction on how to save your sketches in an inexpensive portfolio. Take in
the beauty of our surroundings while transferring your vision to paper!
If inclement weather, meet at the YAM Education Room

Register early! Download this registration form and mail to:
Experience Art Adult Classes
401 N. 27th St.
Billings, MT 59101

Workshops are filled on a first-come basis with a minimum and maximum enrollment. Students are registered
upon receipt of payment. A material list will be provided upon enrollment or by request. Cancellation Policy: If minimum number of students is not met or the instructor cancels, a full refund will be given. No refund will be given if student fails to attend. If student cancels two weeks prior to class, the fee minus a $25 handling charge will be refunded.

Monthly classes coming.
We are pleased to introduce a variety of adult education classes held on the 3rd Saturday of the month beginning in September. Please share your ideas! If you’d like to see a certain class offered or know of a good teacher, or have a question about the May or June classes, please contact us at linda5252@yahoo.com or 406 259-9160.