Youth & Teen Programs

**Summer At The Seashore is taught by Rockport Public Schools teachers Sarah Tetrault & Sarah Brown, as well as RAA&M Education Coordinator Fen Hayes.**

Returning for its third year, Summer At The Seashore is an Art and Nature Program for Children (ages 6-12).

Students will enjoy Nature-themed art exploration, movement, and outdoor fun!

SCHEDULE
9:00 AM ~ Arrival, warm up exercises, drawing and science lesson
9:30 AM ~ Inside project, exploration or outside nature drawing
10:30 AM ~ Movement, share and snack
11:00 AM-12:00 PM ~ Studio/craft project

WHAT TO WEAR
Because we will be outside every morning and walking to our outdoor drawing sites, your children should wear:
• Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing
• Socks & sneakers or walking shoes
• Rain slicker or boots when appropriate
• Sunscreen & bug spray

WHAT TO BRING
• Water bottle & snack

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

For questions, contact the RAA&M Education Coordinator, Fen Hayes, at education@rockportartassn.org for assistance.

Please select one or more Summer At The Seashore sessions below to register.

Week 1: Sea Creature Feature with Sarah B. - Watercolors & more
Registration deadline: June 29

What kinds of crazy critters live in the ocean around Cape Ann? Each day, we’ll focus on a few strange and wonderful denizens of the deep and make multi-media art featuring their physical traits!

Week 2: Color Color Everywhere with Fen H. - Multimedia & Collage
Registration deadline: July 6

Using sketchbooks on our art & nature walks and multimedia in the Studio, we’ll explore all our favorite colors and how they interact with texture, saturation, and contrast. Summer is full of vibrant colors to experiment with!

Week 3: Cape Views with Sarah B. - Observational Art
Registration deadline: July 20

Try out landscapes, cityscapes, and seascapes with us this week! We’ll experiment with viewfinders, playing with plein air techniques, and creating all kinds of art based on how we see the world!

Week 4: Portraits in Everything with Sarah T. - Multimedia Portraits
Registration deadline: July 27

Join us as we find faces in trees, clouds, rocks, and more this week, along with making portraits of each other!

Week 5: Nature Detectives with Fen H. - Nature Journaling
Registration deadline: August 3

What do we look for when we identify things in nature? This week, we’ll learn some fun facts about how to identify plants, birds, pollinators, and more while we make all kinds of paintings, collages, and nature prints for our journals!

Registration Open: Create Together 2026

**FREE** **Drop-In Create Together dates for Spring 2026**
Sundays @ the RAA&M from 1 - 3PM
April 12, May 10, June 7, 2026
**Create Together** is a drop-in program and a great way to try your hand at creating art in an informal, inspiring environment.
A different art activity will be offered in our large galleries each session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
**Register below to reserve your spot!**

teen arts collaborative

Join us for free art making and free pizza on select Fridays during the school year, open to ages 13 through 18.
Advanced registration is encouraged.
**Register below to reserve your spot!**

The Rockport Art Association & Museum nurtures local artists of all ages.

The RAA&M offers a variety of free classes and workshops to spark the imaginations of children and teens. Donations to our youth education programs help us nurture young creatives and build a community invested in the value and joy of art.

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Thank you for your interest in our Youth & Family programming! Please use this form to share any inquiries about current or future programs, any feedback for programs you’ve attended, and any requests or ideas for programs you’d like to see from us here at the RAA&M. All input is welcome and will directly inform future Youth & Family offerings. I look forward to your messages!
-Fen Hayes, Education Coordinator

Program Archive

Summer @ the Seashore | Kids 6-12

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Creative Curiosities | All ages

Creative Curiosities is a workshop series offering a multigenerational space for community members to connect with each other through exploring a variety of heritage art methods and mediums. Creative Curiosities is a special collaboration between the Rockport Art Association & Museum, Cape Ann Art Haven, and the Rockport Public Library made possible by the Essex County Community Foundation’s Creative County Initiative.

Papermaking!

Gel Plate Printmaking!

Create Together | kids 12 & under

Create Together is a free, drop-in program offering a wide variety of activities to create art in an informal, inspiring environment. A different art project or seasonal activity will be offered in our large galleries all year long. Art-making activities are designed for all ages and abilities; children must be accompanied by an adult.