Springfield Art Association
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Ginkgo Drop Day 50/50
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Roasted
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT

Youth SAAmplers

These classes are quick samples of the Youth Programming offered year-round in our various studios. SAAmplers give your child an opportunity to try a variety of materials, explore new creative outlets, or share a unique experience with a loved one. Each workshop results in a completed artwork.

Picture

Christmas Tree Gnome: Ages 5-7

Wednesday, December 3rd and 10th, 4-5:30 PM
Get in the holiday spirit by creating a Christmas tree gnome sculpture! Students will spend the first day building their gnome out of clay which will be fired so they can add colorful decoration the second day.
All materials provided by SAA. Sculptures will be kiln-fired and ready for pick up within 2 weeks of the glazing day.

Ages 5-7

$40 Non-Members. $30 Members.
​

 SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
Register: Wed. Dec 3, 4-5:30 PM

Picture

Gingerbread Gnome: Ages 8-12

Thursday, December 4th and 11th, 4-5:30 PM
Warm up your decorating skills by making a gingerbread gnome sculpture! Students will spend the first day building their gnome out of clay which will be fired so they can add colorful decoration the second day.
All materials provided by SAA. Sculptures will be kiln-fired and ready for pick up within 2 weeks of the glazing day.

Ages 8-12

$40 Non-Members. $30 Members.
​

 SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
Register: Thrs. Dec 4, 4-5:30 PM

Picture

Glazed Cookie Plate: Guardian & Child

Tuesday, December 9th, 6-8 PM
Get prepared for your winter holiday events [Santa visits included!] by glazing a pre-bisqued plate! Parents and guardians can collaborate with their children on these keepsake cookie plates.
All materials provided by SAA. Plates will be kiln-fired and ready for pick up within 2 weeks.

Price listed is "per pair" and includes one plate.

$35 Non-Members. $25 Members.
​

 SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
Register: Tue. Dec 9, 6-8 PM

Donate
Contact Us
Mailing List Sign Up
Campus Map
3D Campus Walkthrough

Edwards Place

Located on Main Campus
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
​

Tour Times:
Tuesday - Saturday 1 PM and 2PM
​Not open for self-guided tours

217-523-2631
collections@springfieldart.org

 SAA Collective

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
[email protected]
Visit the SAA Collective on Artnet!

SAA Main Campus

Main Office, Studios,
M.G. Nelson Family
Gallery, and Edwards Place
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
​

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
[email protected]
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Ginkgo Drop Day 50/50
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Roasted
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT