2026 Art sessions and workshops
America 250: Art & History Workshop 1
The Symbolic American Portrait (Oil Pastel)
Location: Cottleville City Hall
5490 5th St, Cottleville, MO 63304
$55 Parent/ or guardian and child
Add one child for an additional $20
Workshop scheduled for 2/17 , 6pm-8pm Class will be rescheduled. New date soon.
Age Level: Upper Elementary, Middle School
The Symbolic American Portrait
A parent–child oil pastel workshop exploring Revolutionary-era American portraiture and symbolism. Families learn how early American artists expressed identity, values, and the ideals of a new nation through clothing, posture, and symbolic objects. Students will practice a portrait drawing method and artist-level techniques to capture facial features and expression. Then, they are free to create their own American-style portrait — of themselves, a friend, or family member — including at least 5 symbols in the background that tell a story about who they are, some of which can be hidden for a playful, creative twist.
Workshops have limited space. Once full, participants may join a waiting list.
Please email me directly at happyappaloosa@outlook.com
to reserve your spot and receive payment details. Subject line should be America 250: Art & History Workshop 2
I will need your name, address and child’s name. I will send you a confirmation and payment information.
Thankyou!!! Dawn
Verified Cottleville residents receive priority registration and a 50% discount through February 13.
Remaining spots will then open to residents and non-residents.
Waitlist available if the class fills.
$55 Parent/ or guardian and child
Add one additional child for $20
Workshop scheduled for 3/31, 6pm-8pm
American Romanticism: America the Beautiful
A parent–child watercolor workshop exploring early 1800s American Romantic art. Families learn how artists used landscape, color, and emotion to express the spirit of a young nation, then create expressive landscapes inspired by nature, memory, and personal connection.
Workshops have limited space. Once full, participants may join a waiting list.
Please email me directly at happyappaloosa@outlook.com
to reserve your spot and receive payment details.
Subject line should be America 250: Art & History Workshop 2
I will need your name, address and child’s name. I will send you a confirmation and payment information.
Thankyou!!! Dawn
America 250: Art & History Workshop 2
American Romanticism: America the Beautiful (Watercolor)
Location: Cottleville City Hall
5490 5th St, Cottleville, MO 63304
Verified Cottleville residents receive priority registration and a 50% discount through February 13.
Remaining spots will then open to residents and non-residents.
Waitlist available if the class fills.
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