Events for Kids and Family

Fall Into Art Children's Art Class by the Visual Art Institute

Fall and winter are on the way, celebrate the changing of the seasons with art! Falling leaves, pumpkins, and Halloween! We will start out our semester with projects that focus on this exciting season. As the weather changes, so will our projects. Get ready for Thanksgiving, snow, and Christmas projects galore! Class is held at the HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER. Tuition: $289 Ages: 5-12 years old Class is held Mondays 4:30-6 pm September 9-December 9th. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/FallIntoArt Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



Exploring Art (Monday Kids Class) by the Visual Art Institute

Kids will get to explore all kinds of art through hands-on projects. Class is held at the VISUAL ART INSTITUTE in South Salt Lake. Tuition: $289 Ages: 5-12 years old Class is held Mondays 4:30-6 pm September 9th-December 9th. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/ExploringArtMondays Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



Young at Art Children’s Class by the Visual Art Institute

Featuring all new projects, or new variations on some of our favorite projects. Kids will experience learning basic art concepts like line, shape, space, texture, color, pattern, contrast, value and more! A variety of mediums will be rotated throughout the semester to give kids experience in handing watercolors, pencil, charcoal, clay, markers, ink, pastels, and more! Truly, an exciting time to share their creations from imagination and observation. Class is held at the HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER. Tuition: $289 Ages: 5-12 years old Class is held Mondays 4:30-6 pm September 9-December 9th. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/YoungatArtUtahCounty Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



Play with Clay (Tuesdays Kids Class) by the Visual Art Institute

The perfect opportunity for fun and experiential learning with stoneware clay. In this class, kids will learn to think spatially while creating with a 3-Dimensional medium. Traditional hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab will be taught to aid in making a range of functional and sculptural projects. Projects vary from one 12-week session to the next, allowing for students to return with their friends and build on their abilities while exploring new ideas. Class is held at the VISUAL ART INSTITUTE in South Salt Lake. Tuition: $289 Ages: 5-12 years old Class is held Tuesdays 4:30-6 pm September 10th-December 2nd. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. Use the NORTH parking lot and enter up the ramp. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/PlaywithClayTuesdays Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



The Art of Play Children’s Class by the Visual Art Institute

Young artists will enjoy this class as we focus on playful projects that move, dance, and fly. We will use our creativity and different mediums to bring our art to life in different and exciting ways! Class is held at the HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER. Tuition: $289 Ages: 5-12 years old Class is held Tuesdays 4:30-6 pm September 10th-December 10th. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/TheArtofPlayUC Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



Digi-Lab (Kids Art Class) by the Visual Art Institute

Digi-Lab introduces students to the basics of creating art with digital based methods. In this course we will be using technology including iPads, Mac Computers, 3D Printers (ELEGOO), Laser Cutters (Glowforge), and Vinyl Cutters (Cricut). Students will be designing and creating their ideas using Ipads we provide with an accompanying apple pencil for ease of use. Students will become familiar with Nomad (3D Modeling) and Procreate (General Drawing) applications used on the iPad. If Students have these applications, iPad, and Apple Pencil, they are more than welcome to bring their own equipment. Students can expect to complete at least three main projects. Class is held at the VISUAL ART INSTITUTE in South Salt Lake. Tuition: $289 for the 12 Week Program Ages: 5-12 years old Class is held Tuesdays 4:30-6 pm September 10th-December 3rd. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. Use the NORTH parking lot and enter up the ramp. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/DigiLab Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



Play with Clay (Wednesday Kids Class) by the Visual Art Institute

The perfect opportunity for fun and experiential learning with stoneware clay. In this class, kids will learn to think spatially while creating with a 3-Dimensional medium. Traditional hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab will be taught to aid in making a range of functional and sculptural projects. Projects vary from one 12-week session to the next, allowing for students to return with their friends and build on their abilities while exploring new ideas. Class is held at the VISUAL ART INSTITUTE in South Salt Lake. Tuition: $289 Ages: 5-12 years old Class is held Wednesdays 4:30-6 pm September 11th-December 3rd. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. Use the NORTH parking lot and enter up the ramp. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/PlaywithClayWednesdays Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



Exploring Art (Wednesdays Kids Class) by the Visual Art Institute

The perfect opportunity for fun and experiential learning with stoneware clay. In this class, kids will learn to think spatially while creating with a 3-Dimensional medium. Traditional hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab will be taught to aid in making a range of functional and sculptural projects. Projects vary from one 12-week session to the next, allowing for students to return with their friends and build on their abilities while exploring new ideas. Class is held at the VISUAL ART INSTITUTE in South Salt Lake. Tuition: $289 for the 12 Week Program Ages: 5-12 years old Class is held Wednesdays 4:30-6 pm September 10th-December 2nd. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. Use the NORTH parking lot and enter up the ramp. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/ExploringArt Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



Character Cartooning Art Class by the Visual Art Institute

Unlock your creativity this fall with our exciting art class focused on drawing and cartooning principles! Designed for youth ages 8-14. Our 4-month program will ignite imagination and teach the essential skills to draw cartoon characters. You will learn to simplify complex images into basic shapes. Explore the basics of perspective and add depth to drawings. Discover the art of storytelling through comics and create your own comic strip. Develop your own unique style and learn from a world of examples. Jump into Character Cartooning today! Class is held at the HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER. Tuition: $289 Ages: 7-14 years old Class is held Thursdays 4:30-6 pm September 12th-December 12th. No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Please escort your child to and from class to your car. Our parking lot can get very busy. This building is ADA-accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Register online: https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/FallClasses2024/CharacterCartooningUC Feel free to reach out to us with any questions! info@visualartinstitute.org (801) 474-3796 You can see what other classes we offer on our website: visualartinstitute.org



Halloween Fun Fest & Disability Resource Fair

***Tickets are on EventBrite! $3 each - Children 2 and under free. Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon full of Halloween fun and valuable resources at our 3rd Annual Halloween Fun Fest & Disability Support Resource Fair! From 11 AM to 1 PM on October 26th, we invite you to enjoy a jam-packed event with trick-or-treating, engaging sensory activities, and the chance to meet new friends. DJ Rebecca will be there to keep the party lively with her fantastic music! The Photo Booth Bus will be there to snap photo strips of you in your awesome costumes, along with great props. Soft Play LLC will have their 10 foot ball pit stuffed FULL of ball pit balls. AND our our team at ABA Inc will be there to have you trick or treat through the hall of candy. This year we are back and better than EVER with more activities for kids and a fully indoor venue! For caregivers, this is more than just a fun day out. Our resource fair is an amazing opportunity to discover a wealth of new resources to support your loved ones. With over 20 resource providers and event partners (see below), you can chat with experts, ask questions, collect informative brochures, and get personalized advice tailored to your needs. Our resource fair will offer support and information tailored to all ages, abilities, and needs, addressing a wide spectrum of neurodivergence. Whether you're seeking resources for children, adults, or specific neurodivergent conditions, there will be something valuable for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of community, learning, and festive Halloween cheer. Mark your calendars and come join the fun! We can't wait to see you there! Thank you to our partners! Please give them a follow. GRAND GHOST Partners: Dog Training Elite, Autism Council of Utah, The Photo Booth Bus & Soft Play LLC! Helpful Ghost Partners: The Motley Squad, RISE Ticket Information: Tickets for the 3rd Annual Halloween Fun Fest & Disability Support Resource Fair are just $3 per person! Children ages 2 and under can join the fun for free and do not need a ticket. Tickets are non-refundable. Accessability Information: Our Halloween Fun Fest & Disability Support Resource Fair is fully accessible, featuring elevators and wheelchair access throughout the venue. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the event comfortably. Resource Booths Include: Dog Training Elite (Grand Ghost Partner) Autism Council of Utah (Grand Ghost Partner) RISE (Helpful Ghost Partner) The Motley Squad (Helpful Ghost Partner) Childrens First Education Fund Turn Community Services SLC Adaptive Recreation Harmony Music Therapy Bevell's Advocate Utah Downs Syndrome Foundation School of Dance Miss Amazing Children's Center of Utah Rod's Heroes NAMI Utah Caring Tide Help Me Grow Utah! Adaptive Arena .....and MORE!