Children's Program
Code: K0303-25
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Open to All
Subject to specific age requirements, students of any skill/knowledge level.
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Ages 6-8
Mythical Gardens and Creatures
Jun 16 - 20, 2025Past
9AM-3PM
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: November Session
Nov 4 - 18, 2026
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: February Session
Feb 3 - 24, 2027
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After School Art: March Session
Mar 3 - 31, 2027
Concept
Get ready for a magical adventure in this super fun workshop! Kids dive into a world of imagination as they create their own enchanted gardens filled with glowing clay mushrooms, sparkly fairy jars made with glitter and fairy lights, and colorful flower vines crafted from fabric, fibers, and tissue paper. Young creators also bring to life paper mâché dragons, ceramic mermaids, and other amazing creatures to live in their magical worlds. It’s a week where fantasy turns into reality, and creativity knows no limits!
Faculty
Hilary Forsyth
Hilary Forsyth is an artist and illustrator who has illustrated the Rocky Mountain Mammal, Plant, Birds and Bugs volumes for the Family Field Guide series created by BearBop Press Children’s Books. She has been teaching clever and inspiring workshops at Anderson Ranch Arts Center for many summers, and has also been the art director for the Aspen Community School for 23 years.
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: November Session
Nov 4 - 18, 2026
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: February Session
Feb 3 - 24, 2027
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After School Art: March Session
Mar 3 - 31, 2027
Workshop Details
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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