Arts & More
We offer art classes for ages 6 to 14. Check our catalog for specific classes offered in upcoming sessions.
Art Classes
3D Art (Ages 7 - 10)
Get ready to think outside the flat page! In this hands-on class, students will explore the exciting world of 3D art using a variety of materials such as paper, cardboard, wire and clay. From sculpture and mixed-media builds, each project encourages creativity, problem-solving, and imaginative design.
Register Online ›Fantasy Art (Ages 11 - 14)
Enter a world of dragons, mythical creatures, and enchanted landscapes in this fantasy art class that combines drawing and sculpting! Students will bring their imaginative ideas to life. From sketching magical beasts to shaping fantastical figures and terrain, participants will explore different art forms. With a focus on creativity, design, and storytelling, this class is perfect for young artists who love to dream big and build the worlds they imagine.
Register Online ›Educational Offerings
Safe Sitter (Ages 11+)
Calling all baby-sitters 11 and up! This nationally recognized, medically accurate, hands-on class teaches boys and girls how to handle emergencies such as injury management and choking rescue while caring for children. Students will learn the basics of childcare through games, activities and role play. Course includes a Safe Sitters tote bag starter kit and manual ($30 value). Class size is limited. Pizza will be provided for lunch.
One Day Class! Class size limited.
Members $95 • Non-Members $145
YMCA Robotics (7 - 14)
This basic robotics class will challenge students’ thinking by introducing block programming and building with specified Legos. Students will be exposed to all of the benefits of STEM including building bonds with their peers and learning more about our world.
Ages 7 – 10
Meyer Center
Ages 10 – 14
Meyer Center
Youth Ambassadors
If you enjoy helping people and would like an opportunity to share your ideas for making your community better for all, we invite you to be a part of this community supporting team. We welcome all young people who can be art loving, sports minded, bookish, extroverted, introverted and those of all interests to join us once a week, for 3 Tuesdays out of each month to participate in planning and participating in projects that lift us all up!
View Our Catalog ›Edwardsville Arts Center Classes
Every summer, the Edwardsville Y collaborates with the Edwardsville Arts Center to offer Specialty Camps taught by professionally educated working artists from the community.
The camps are offered in EAC’s well-equipped space at 340 Montclaire Ave.
(the former Edwardsville Fire Station)
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