FREE creative learning for kids grades 3 thru 12 starts January 12
From the WCAC,
The Wellsville Creative Arts Center is excited to announce its Winter 2026 ART:360 Program, a free creative learning opportunity designed for students in grades 3 through 12. Running from the week of January 12th through the week of March 16th, this winter session offers a dynamic lineup of youth art classes focusing on painting, drawing, clay hand-building, wheel throwing, and multidisciplinary studio art.
The ART:360 initiative continues the Center’s mission to make arts education accessible to all young learners, fostering creativity, confidence, and personal expression in a supportive studio environment. Led by talented teaching and practicing artists, the program provides hands-on instruction that encourages curiosity, exploration, and skill development across a range of artistic disciplines.
“ART:360 is committed to helping students discover the joy of making art, building new skills, and expressing themselves creatively,” said Edward Boateng, Studio & Programming Director. “This winter, we are thrilled to offer classes that nurture imagination, introduce foundational techniques, and create meaningful experiences for students across our community.”
This session’s class offerings include:
Painting & Drawing – Grades 3 to 6
Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of painting and drawing through engaging visual exercises designed to build confidence and creativity.
Studio Art – Grades 9 to 12
Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Explore multiple forms of artistic expression while developing a foundational understanding of technique, form, and creative process.
Hand-building in Clay – Grades 3 to 6
Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Have fun making handmade clay pieces through accessible, beginner-friendly clay techniques.
Wheel Throwing & Hand-building – Grades 7 to 12
Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Explore clay art through both hand-building and the potter’s wheel while developing sculptural and functional ceramic skills.
Art 360 is a program hosted at the Wellsville Creative Art Center offering eight-week art workshops for public school students. Participating school districts pay for these programs and are partially reimbursed by NY State based on the school districts state aid rate.
All classes are free of charge for students and held inside the Wellsville Creative Arts Center’s welcoming studios, providing students with a safe, professionally equipped environment to learn, make, and explore. The Winter ART:360 program is made possible through continued partnerships with local schools and community supporters committed to expanding creative opportunities for young people.
Registration is now open. Students should register through their art teachers.
For more information, visit www.WellsvilleCreativeArtsCenter.com or email wcac.studio.manager@gmail.com. Phone: (585) 593-3000
About the Wellsville Creative Arts Center
The Wellsville Creative Arts Center is dedicated to nurturing creativity and community engagement through youth programs, adult classes, exhibitions, and cultural events. With a mission to make the arts accessible to learners of all ages, WCAC continues to serve as a vibrant hub for artistic exploration, personal growth, and lifelong learning.
