Summer 2021 Youth + Mixed Ages Programs

(in-person and online options!)

These programs are designed to cultivate connectionartistic agency, and arts skills through live outdoor and online gatherings with a social justice focus.

STRUCTURE: A variety of class structures are being offered this summer, from in-person, outdoor events to online classes. Some classes run once a week all summer while many are pop-up events happening just once. Take note of the age restrictions on classes. Note that most programs run on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays. Most in-person, outdoor classes are limited to ten participants, so be sure to sign up as soon as you know you'd like to attend. Please do not hold a spot unless you know you'll be able to join us. Thanks!

LOCATIONS: A few classes are running entirely online and are listed as such. Many of the outdoor, in-person program locations are to be announced — we want to send participants to the learning gardens sites with the most activity, and that depends on how the growing season goes! Unless otherwise stated, please expect to receive an email with location details before the workshop date.

FEES: These seasonal programs are available at a sliding scale. Free enrollment options are possible thanks to funding support from Dane Arts, Madison Arts Commission, Wisconsin Arts Board, individual donors, and contributions from families with means. We rely on your contributions to build gigs for teaching artists! For free enrollment in Indigenous Arts programs (available to Native students) or scholarship information for other programs, contact [email protected].

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Please arrive to in-person workshops wearing a mask and/or face shield and exercise distancing whenever possible. Classes may be rescheduled for inclement weather or changing public health conditions. Whenever possible, please wear weather-appropriate clothing to in-person workshops. 

 

Disability Pride Madison (free online workshops)

Program Restrictions Days/Times Action

Drawing Accessible Futures (youth, online)

Max age: 18 years Aug 13, 2021 - Aug 13, 2021 Friday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Register

Writing Accessible Futures (youth, online)

Max age: 18 years Aug 16, 2021 - Aug 16, 2021 Monday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Register

Drawing Accessible Futures (adults, online)

Min age: 18 years Aug 11, 2021 - Aug 11, 2021 Wednesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Register

Writing Accessible Futures (adults, online)

Min age: 18 years Aug 18, 2021 - Aug 18, 2021 Wednesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Register

Summer-Long Classes (still enrolling)

Program Restrictions Days/Times Action

Queer Youth Book Club (IN-PERSON, OUTDOOR)

Ages: 10 years - 18 years Jun 21, 2021 - Aug 16, 2021 Monday 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Register

Workshops (outdoor, in-person)

Program Restrictions Days/Times Action

Art with Roots

Ages: 5 years - 120 years Jun 30, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021 Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register

Black and Pink Art Activity Zine + Letter Writing

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Jul 05, 2021 - Jul 05, 2021 Monday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Register

Drawing Nature, Drawing Ourselves

Ages: 5 years - 120 years Jul 07, 2021 - Jul 07, 2021 Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register

Imagining a Creative + Police-Free Future

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Jul 12, 2021 - Jul 12, 2021 Monday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Register

Bottle Biology

Ages: 5 years - 120 years Jul 14, 2021 - Jul 14, 2021 Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register

Emergent Embodiments: movement + dance for community care

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Jul 19, 2021 - Jul 19, 2021 Monday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Register

Collage Cards to Show You Care

Ages: 5 years - 120 years Jul 21, 2021 - Jul 21, 2021 Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register

Food Justice + Mutual Aid: Poetic Recipes for our Future

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Jul 26, 2021 - Jul 26, 2021 Monday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Register

Block Printing Party!

Ages: 5 years - 120 years Jul 28, 2021 - Jul 28, 2021 Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register

Finding Your Role: Combining Your Creativity with Community Organizing

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Aug 02, 2021 - Aug 02, 2021 Monday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Register

Screen Printing Party!

Ages: 5 years - 120 years Aug 04, 2021 - Aug 04, 2021 Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register

Anishinaabe and Metis Plant Dyes: Harvest and Use with Fish Scale Art

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Aug 06, 2021 - Aug 13, 2021 Friday 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Register

Community Gardens as Mutual Aid

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Aug 09, 2021 - Aug 09, 2021 Monday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Register

Solarpunk Futures Game Play

Ages: 13 years - 120 years Aug 11, 2021 - Aug 11, 2021 Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register

Posters for Peace and Protest (A World Beyond Virtue Signaling)

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Aug 16, 2021 - Aug 16, 2021 Monday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Register

Bleach Dye Workshop

Ages: 10 years - 120 years Aug 18, 2021 - Aug 18, 2021 Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register