This winter, Pelham Art Center invites artists of all ages—from preschoolers to adults—to ignite their creativity through a vibrant lineup of art classes, workshops, and school break camps. Beginning January 11, 2026, the Art Center will offer an inspiring range of programs designed to nurture artistic growth for students of all skill levels, spanning traditional fine arts, digital media, experimental techniques and more. Registration opens Monday, November 24, 2025, for the general public.
Under the guidance of Pelham Art Center’s accomplished teaching artists, weekly classes and short workshops provide hands-on instruction in a supportive and welcoming environment. Young artists can explore imaginative offerings such as Space Explorers, Paint Like a Pro-Create, Character Design for Video Games, Art Stars, Cozy Creations: Loom Knitting and Creative Mosaics. Adults and high school students are invited expand their skills, learn something new, and find inspiration through classes like Watercolors for Beginners, Exploring Techniques in Printmaking, A Journey in Light & Imagination, Intuitive Collage, Intro to Drawing and Painting Foundations. With programs for every age and skill level, Pelham Art Center’s winter semester is designed to foster self-expression, artistic exploration, and community connection—making it the perfect time to discover the joy of creating.
A highlight of this winter’s youth programming is our newly introduced Early Release Workshops. On days when students are dismissed early from school, Stretch, Wiggle & Create! provides a fun and safe space for children to continue growing through playful yoga poses, movement, breathing exercises, and art activities.
Special adult and high school workshops expand beyond traditional art-making to include wellness, self-care, and meditative art sessions. Winter Wellness: A Day of Self-Care offers a restorative day featuring sound healing, art, and yin yoga. The popular Art After Hours series returns, offering adults 21+ a relaxed evening of mystery art projects, refreshments, and social time. Additional workshops this season include Zen Design, Sketchbooking: A Mindful Art Journey, Collage & Painted Papers, Needle Felting, Figure Drawing, Intuitive Monoprinting, and more.
Back by popular demand are Pelham Art Center’s youth Winter Break Camps, running from 9 AM–2 PM. These programs provide engaging, immersive experiences for children; Creative Play: Winter Break Camp focuses on imaginative art-making and playful exploration, while Digital Art Intensive: Video Game with Scratch gives campers hands-on experience in programming and digital creation. Intensive afternoon classes such as Wheel Throwing Extravaganza! and Manga & Cartoon Illustrations allow young artists to dive deeply into a specific medium.
Pelham Art Center is committed to making the arts accessible to all. Thanks to generous support from the Town of Pelham, ArtsWestchester/Westchester Board of Legislators, New York State Council on the Arts, the Uskali Scholarship Fund, the Annual Fund, Benchmark Education, and special event donors, need-based full and partial scholarships are available for students of all ages.
High school students looking to advance their skills and build college portfolios are encouraged to apply for the David Uskali Scholarship, which supports artistic talent and development. More details and applications are available here.
For full class descriptions, scholarship information, and to register, visit pelhamartcenter.org/education. Early registration is encouraged, as classes fill quickly—secure your spot for a winter filled with creativity, art, and community!
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