Classes

Saturday, November 7

Exploring the Light: Watercolor Art (1 session)

Elementary (Grades 3–5) • Youth, Painting, ⮞ Morning, Workshop

(Fall #1) Saturday, October 10th

Encaustic Painting & Collage Workshop (1 session)

High School to Adults (16+) • Workshop, Mixed Media, ➤Afternoon

(Fall #2) Saturday, November 14

Make Room: Exploring Symbol, Story, and Self in Collage Workshop (1 session)

High School to Adults (16+) • Mixed Media, Workshop, ➤Afternoon

(Fall #2) Saturday Nov. 7 & 14

Playing with Plexiglass Printmaking (2 sessions)

High School to Adults (16+) • Printmaking, Workshop, ➤Afternoon

(Fall #2) Wednesdays, October 14 – November 11

Acrylic Painting: Color and Mark Making Exploration (Grades 1-2) (5 sessions)

Elementary (Grades 1–2) • Painting, Youth, ➤Afternoon

(Fall #2) Fridays, October 16 – November 13

Bind Your Writing (5 sessions)

High School to Adults (16+) • Mixed Media, ⮞ Morning

(Fall#2) Fridays, October 16 – November 13

Ceramics: Handbuilding Soap Bottles (5 sessions)

Elementary (Grades 3–5) • Youth, Ceramics, ➤Afternoon

(Fall #2) Wednesdays, October 14 – November 11

Chalk Pastels (5 sessions)

Adults (18+) • Painting, ➤Afternoon

(Fall #2) Fridays, October 16 – November 13

Exploring Mindfulness Through Art (5 sessions)

Adults (18+) • Mixed Media, ⮞ Morning, Drawing, Painting

(Fall #2) Thursdays, October 15 – November 12

Intro to Abstract Painting in Acrylics (5 sessions)

Adults (18+) • Painting, ⮞ Morning

Summer Camps

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at the McConnell Arts Center, where young artists can explore their creativity, make new friends, and dive into the world of the arts. Whether it’s our popular Camp Creativity or one of our artist instructor camps, our summer programs offer fun, hands-on experiences in a wide variety of media, designed to spark imagination and build confidence in every camper. Led by passionate teaching artists in a welcoming and inclusive environment, each camp encourages self-expression and artistic discovery. Whether your child is trying something new or continuing their creative journey, MAC summer camps are the perfect place to learn, grow, and create lasting memories.

See summer camps here →

Lifelong Learning Institute

Enjoy eight weeks of engaging and dynamic presentations at the McConnell Arts Center’s Lifelong Learning series with speakers from the Central Ohio community. Sponsored by Worthington Spotlight, this popular series takes place on Tuesdays from 1–3 pm at the MAC. Enjoy one or two presentations or experience the whole season by purchasing a season subscription. Subscriptions are just $75 for all the programs presented or may be purchased “a la carte” for $15 per presentation.

See Lifelong Learning Institute here →

Class Policies

Tuition is refundable, minus a MAC $15 processing fee, for all classes, workshops, and camps dropped more than 7 days prior to the session start date. If you withdraw between 7 days and 48 hours before the first meeting, you will receive a MAC credit, which can be used for future classes, workshops, or camps.