Designed for children under 5 years old, WEE Arts classes develop a young child’s familiarity with art making and encourage experimentation, exploration, and creative thinking. This program is designed to be a multisensory experience that encourages the development of gross and fine motor skills, as well as socialization and self-expression.
Experience WEE Arts in several ways:
Registered Classes
Drop-in Sessions
WEE Arts General Hours
Registered Classes
Summer: July 2- September 21
Registered Class Fee: $375
If you are interested in late registration for the Spring session which ends June 22nd, please contact Val at vkharchenko@cmany.org.
CMA offers quarterly registered classes that provide you with a weekly, regular WEE Arts session. These small classes also allow you to get to know other families, fostering a sense of community. Each class is developmentally appropriate for the age indicated. Look for your child’s age below to find the best class for you.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Fall: September 24- December 17
Registration opens to the public 6 weeks before the start of the session.
Early Birds, 9:15 to 10:30am
Choose from: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,or Friday
This class explores art materials such as play dough, paint, and chalk, as well as storytelling and music time. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to model parallel learning with their young artists throughout the class. Limited to 14 families.
After Naps, 4 to 5:15pm
Choose from: Monday or Wednesday
This class explores art materials such as play dough, paint, and chalk, as well as storytelling and music time. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to model parallel learning with their young artists throughout the class. Limited to 14 families.
PhD of WEE, 4 to 5:15pm
Choose from Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
This class features some familiar materials from the general WEE Arts program and introduces new materials through projects that require more fine motor skills. Children will also explore layering textures, colors and lines. Limited to 12 families.
Drop In Sessions
CMA runs the WEE Arts program as a drop-in option, which allows you to come to any drop-in session without having to preregister. This class explores art materials such as play dough, paint, and chalk, as well as storytelling and music time. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to model parallel learning with their young artists throughout the class. (Note: classes are drop-in, not drop-off, so no need to sign up beforehand but we do require a parent or caregiver to join)
Join us for Drop In Sessions:
10:45am to 12pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
Year Round
Drop-In Session Fee: $22/family
Participants receive half price for general admission after their session.
WEE Arts General Hours
Ages 10 mos – 5 Years
The WEE Arts Studio runs age-appropriate programming every day the museum is open as part of general hours. Join us in the WEE Arts space during general hours for projects geared specifically towards the 5 and under crowd. Less structured than the classes, this afternoon time allows for families to explore art materials in an open ended fashion. Teaching Artists will be on hand to help with projects and lead special music times and story times.
The WEE Arts Studio is open to the public:
Monday, 12-3:30
Wednesday, 12-3:30
Thursday, 12-6
Friday, 12-3:30
Saturday, 10-5
Sunday, 10-5