For Kids
Artventures
Artventures is an after-school arts mentorship program for students in 2nd through 6th Grade, hosted at Intersect Arts Center. Teaming up with 2 to 3 other students, youth will be matched with an adult Artist Mentor in areas such as painting, drawing, ceramics, fashion, sculpture, and photography.
Two days a week (either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs) from 3:30-5:00pm, Artist Mentors will lead young artists through explorations of their focus area to help them discover their own unique and creative voice! The Artist Mentor will also serve as a support for young artists by offering homework help, a listening ear, and serving as a role model for children to creatively express themselves.
Child + Adult Ceramics Class
Image Courtesy of Ryan Stanley
First Saturday of the Month | 10am - 12pm
This family-friendly workshop is designed for both children and adults to create together, making it a unique bonding experience. The workshop will take place on the first Saturday of each month and will feature a different theme or activity each time. The specific focus of the class will vary month-to-month, allowing families to explore different ceramics techniques and projects.
The instructor will select the monthly theme or activity, ensuring that it is fun, engaging, and accessible for both children and adults. Themes may range from hand-building techniques, such as pinch pots or coil-building, to sculptural projects or decorative pottery. The goal is to foster creativity, provide hands-on learning, and encourage family collaboration in the artistic process.
Details:
Child/Adult Class: First Saturday of Every Month (Besides June and December)
10am-12pm on Saturdays
Cost: $40 for two students (child and adult)
12 students max
Children must be ages 5 and up and must be accompanied with an adult
Registration is required. Please click below to sign up!
Teen Apprentice Program
The Teen Apprenticeship Program is a space in which youth can explore ideas through the arts, develop conflict resolution skills, professionalism, and strong relationships with peers and mentors. Students will be matched with a mentor in a discipline of their choosing: music, woodworking/sculpture, ceramics, graphic design painting/drawing, photography/video, creative writing.
The Teen Apprenticeship Program will serve 18 students, ages 13-19, who will attend Intersect for a total of 10 hours per week at Intersect Arts Center.
The program is a 2 month long commitment during the summer through the months of June and July. This diverse group meets at Intersect throughout the week to work with art professionals, investigate current exhibitions, make art, plan an art exhibition and support each other on a journey of self-discovery.
Registration not yet active for Summer 2025, but check back for updates!
REVIVAL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Are you a refugee student who wants to develop a skill, talent, or interest? Come join our community on Friday evenings and grow in your gifts! Meet with professionals in the arts, music, fashion, photography, and design who are excited about helping you grow. Meet with caring mentors who can help with school, career and your spiritual life. We start with a family-style dinner, then individual and group lessons, sharing your home culture, meeting with mentors, and often end the night with a dance party.
When: Friday evenings 530-8pm Where: Intersect Arts Center 3636 Texas Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
How do I join? You can email us or find Revival School on Facebook.
Need to know more? If you or your parents want to learn more, email Revival School Director Mike Ramsey.
CERAMICS
Monthly Intro to Wheel Throwing
Third Saturday of the month | 10am - 1pm | (Starting March 2025)
For adults interested in learning the art of wheel throwing, this workshop is the perfect introduction. Scheduled on the third Saturday of every month, the Adult Wheel Throwing workshop is designed for beginners or those with little to no experience with the potter’s wheel. Participants will be guided through the basics of wheel throwing, including center techniques, shaping forms, and trimming.
This workshop focuses on hands-on practice and individual attention, ensuring that each participant gets the opportunity to create a functional piece, such as a bowl, mug, or small vase. Instructors will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance, help with troubleshooting, and demonstrate key techniques for success on the wheel.
Details:
Adult Wheel Throwing: Third Saturday of Every Month (Besides June and December)
10am -1 pm Second Saturday of Every Month
Cost: $50 per session
4 Students Max (registration is first come, first served)
Specific Dates:
Click the link below to view the calendar with all the dates of the workshops and 4-week sessions for 2025.
Registration is required; please click below to register for this workshop!
Child + Adult Class
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH | 10AM - 12PM
This family-friendly workshop is designed for both children and adults to create together, making it a unique bonding experience. The workshop will take place on the first Saturday of each month and will feature a different theme or activity each time. The specific focus of the class will vary month-to-month, allowing families to explore different ceramics techniques and projects.
The instructor will select the monthly theme or activity, ensuring that it is fun, engaging, and accessible for both children and adults. Themes may range from hand-building techniques, such as pinch pots or coil-building, to sculptural projects or decorative pottery. The goal is to foster creativity, provide hands-on learning, and encourage family collaboration in the artistic process.
Details:
Child/Adult Class: First Saturday of Every Month (Besides June and December)
10am-12pm on Saturdays
Cost: $40 for two students (child and adult)
12 students max
Children must be ages 5 and up and must be accompanied with an adult
Registration is required. Please click below to sign up!
MONTHLY CLASS OFFERINGS:
March 2025: Sgraffito with Mo Tissier. Participants will get to practice carving and pattern creation on a tumbler
April 2025: Birds of a Feather with Emily Peters. Participants will learn slab building and glaze techniques to create ceramic birds!
May 2025: Scratch Art with Mo Tissier. Participants will get to create a scratch art style saucer!
Four Week Ceramics Workshops
The classes will be offered in 4-week sessions, which will take place on Thursdays during specific months throughout the year: April, May, July, September, and October. These sessions provide an opportunity to dive deep into various topics, skills, or hobbies, with each session lasting for four consecutive Thursdays.
The course content for each 4-week session will vary; see the monthly class options below to decide what you might like to sign up for!
Details:
Thursdays, 6:30-9 pm
4-week sessions are $200 per person
We provide clay, glaze, and firing services
8 Students Max…class registration is on a first come, first served basis
Class Descriptions for 2025:
April 2025: Zen Gardens with instructor Emily Peters. Learn hand-building and glaze techniques to design and make your very own mini zen garden!
May 2025: Paint Paletters with instructor Jill Kuanfung. Using slab building and sculpting techniques create your own mini paint palettes!
July 2025: Tea Sets with instructor Ani Kramer. Learn hand-building and glaze techniques to design and create a tea set
September 2025: Ancient Inspirations…more details coming soon!
October 2025: Miniature Fall Scenes…more details coming soon!
We are always looking for instructors!
If you have an idea for a workshop and are interested in leading a four week class in our space, tap the button below to fill out an interest form. Someo
VISUAL ARTS
Modern Ukrainian Easter Eggs Workshop
Saturday March 15 from 12-4 pm in the Intersect Art Room
Instructed by Katherine Gastler.
Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs with detailed, multicolor designs. The technique is similar to batik, using melted wax to protect the current color of the egg. The egg is gradually dyed with darker colors and additional design details added with wax after each dye. At the end, all the wax is removed to reveal a beautiful, brightly colored egg. In the class, we will learn this technique with the option to create designs that are abstract or that incorporate traditional Ukrainian symbols.
Beginners can follow along to make at least two basic egg designs.
Advanced students from previous years can work more independently, get advice on making your own design or review patterns from books.
Class open to: age 14 and up.
Class Fee: $25, donated to Wide Awake International, to support disabled youth in the Ukraine
Wear clothes and shoes that could leave with wax or dye on them permanently! Please be aware that we will be working with candles to melt the wax. Optional supplies to bring - we will have some to share: egg carton to take your creations home, dish or nitrile gloves, one or two soft rags.
Register here: class limited to 20 participants
Here are some fun picture from past year’s classes 💛
MUSIC
REVIVAL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Are you a refugee student who wants to develop a skill, talent, or interest? Come join our community on Friday evenings and grow in your gifts! Meet with professionals in the arts, music, fashion, photography, and design who are excited about helping you grow. Meet with caring mentors who can help with school, career and your spiritual life. We start with a family-style dinner, then individual and group lessons, sharing your home culture, meeting with mentors, and often end the night with a dance party.
When: Friday evenings 530-8pm Where: Intersect Arts Center 3636 Texas Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
How do I join? You can email us or find Revival School on Facebook. Or you can just come by on a Friday evening!
Need to know more? If you or your parents want to learn more, email Revival School Director Mike Ramsey.
More opportunities coming soon!
WOODSHOP + SCULPTURE
Open Woodshop on Saturdays 12-2pm
Have a small project you’d like to work on but don’t have all the equipment you need? Or maybe you’d like to tour our Woodshop and see if a monthly membership is right for you? Either way, you can come to our Woodshop during our open studio hours on Saturdays 12-2pm* It’s free to come check out our space and use our equipment to work on your projects. You can also connect with our Woodshop manager to ask questions, do safety training, and learn more about the shop and its amenities.
*We post regular closings on our social media, and you are always welcome to email us at intersectstl@gmail.com to check and see if Open Woodshop is happening on any particular week.
