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.

Rock Your Mocs
When: Saturdays, September 21, October 19, & November 16, 2024 | 10 AM – 1:30 PM (All Classes are Full)
Cost: $120 (Partial scholarships are available.)

Join Crow Nation artist Lucy Real Bird for an incredible 3-day class of beading and moccasin making in preparation for this November’s Rock Your Mocs celebration. In honor of National Native American Heritage month, the YAM invites you to design and create your very own pair of moccasins to wear for Rock Your Mocs, a worldwide Native American & Indigenous Peoples virtual unity event held annually. This class is for beginning beaders and experts alike. This series will take you from designing your moccasin, to beading, to the creation of the moccasin in November. All supplies are included.

Compelled to Create: Art at the Montana Women’s Prison
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 2 – 3 PM at the Billings Public Library
Cost: FREE and no registration is required.

Join us at the Billings Public Library to learn more about the YAM’s Montana Women’s Prison Art Education Program and the importance and healing aspects of creating art. Marilu Metherell, the YAM’s adult education coordinator, will lead the panel and artists, John Kennedy (Executive Director of the Billings Arts Association) and Beth Korth (Arts Education and Visitor Center Manager at Tippet Rise Arts Center) along with Suzanne Moran (The prison’s Activities Coordinator) will discuss their experiences teaching and and working in the prison.

Registration is not required for Compelled to Create.

Copyist Program: Exploring the Art of Isabelle Johnson
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 1:30 – 4 PM in the Visible Vault
Cost: FREE and registration is required.

The copyist program offers artists the opportunity to study and try to replicate works of art directly within the museum’s galleries. This program will allow local artists to set up their easels and work with their chosen media, whether it be drawing, painting, or sculpture, to create their own interpretations of original artworks. The goal is to encourage technical study, enhanced observation, and purposeful engagement between the art, the artist, and interested museum visitors.

This class is full, but guests are welcome to watch local artists as they take a special look at studying and recreating two Isabell Johnson works from YAM’s permanent collection. Artists include John Kennedy, Linda Franson, Ev Bergeron, Linda Hewett, Shirley Shirley, Marlie Boone, Lisa Carnicom, Mari Hanes, and Mike Turley.

Participants will apply and will be required to follow specific guidelines and rules set by the venue.

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 cognitive impairment, 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.

August 16, 2024
September 20, 2024
October 18, 2024
November 15, 2024
December 20, 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.