CAYTON CLASSES
Intimate & Interactive
Cayton Classes are created with the same educational and developmental foundations used in our experiential exhibits, programs, and spaces.
To register for Cayton Classes:
Please scroll to the calendar below and select the class date(s) you would like to register for.
Designed to expand a child’s social, creative and cognitive abilities, Cayton Classes provide critical developmental skills through immersive play experiences. These tools are particularly critical following more than a year of restricted in-person socializing and learning.
Taught by experienced teaching artists and child development specialist, classes are intimate and interactive. Participants are encouraged to play in the museum before and after classes.
To apply for a class scholarship please email
classes@caytonmuseum.org for requirements and information.
Art Crawl
Art Crawl is an introduction to the sensory art experience. The Cayton Art Studio is transformed into a big blank canvas for babies and toddlers to express their inner artist. Babies and toddlers strip-down to their diapers and crawl around in a free exploration of edible (non-toxic) paint, while creating a beautiful mess. And best of all, we do the clean up!
*This class requires parent participation.
Spring Session 2
Class 1: Color Explosion; introduction to color mixing
Class 2: Hello Spring!
Spring Session 3
Class 1: Hello Spring!
Class 2: Splat Art
Class 3: Sticky, Bumpy, Shiny
Class 4: Under the Sea
Who?
Ages 9–24 months
When?
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10–11am
Dates?
Spring Session 2
Class 1: April 15
Class 2: May 4 & 5
Spring Session 3
Class 1: May 4 & 5
Class 2: May 11 & 12
Class 3: May 18 & 19
Class 4: May 25 & 26
Cost?
$35 a class
Budding Artists I
This interactive and creative class allows children to develop their artistic talents through an exploration of different creative mediums and processes. Each week participants will be proud to take home a new masterpiece of their own creation. Activities include process-based activities with clay, 3D sculptures, texture collages, paintings and more.
Who?
Ages 2–4 years
When?
Thursdays 3:30–4:30pm
Dates?
Coming Soon
Cost?
$35 a class
Budding Artists II
This hand-on class allows children to practice their artistic abilities through an exploration of different creative mediums and processes. Each week participants will be proud to take home a new masterpiece of their own creation. Activities include process-based activities with clay, 3D sculptures, texture collages, paintings and more.
Spring Session 3
Class 1: Texture Exploration – explore 3 different textures in 3 different art crafts
Class 2: Clay Sculptures – explore and learn clay techniques
Class 3: Watercolor Resist – use watercolor and various materials to explore resist techniques
Class 4: Paint Exploration – use paint and various materials to create colorful art projects
Who?
Ages 5–8 years
When?
Fridays 4–5pm
Dates?
Spring Session 3
Class 1: May 6
Class 2: May 13
Class 3: May 20
Class 4: May 27
Cost?
$35 a class
Cayton Constructors: A Space for Makers and Thinkers
Explore your creative side! In this class, school age children will become constructors and builders as we work with slime, explore reactions, build volcanos, and more! Class schedule listed below:
Class 1: Building Connections- Build with LEGOS, construct special skyscrapers, and build bridges in a class built for just for builders!
Class 2: Reactions- Explore all kinds of reactions! We will build our own exploding volcano and experiment with magic milk.
Class 3: Slimy Sensory- It’s slime time!! Make fun slime and experiment with walking water.
Class 4: Thick and Thin: Working with Volume- Come play with different textures as we work with kinetic sand, water beads, and make sensory bottles!
Who?
School Age Children, ages 5-8 years old
When?
Wednesday 4-5pm
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Cost?
$100 for a series of 4 classes
To register for a single class please email
classes@caytonmuseum.org
Paint the Walls: Art Explosion!
Finally, your preschooler can paint on anything that surrounds them: Paint the walls, the floor, even the tables! This class inspired by our Art Crawl allows your older child to explore their artistic abilities with no boundaries.
*This class requires parent participation.
Who?
Preschool age children, ages 2-4 years old
When?
Spring Session 2
Thursday 10–11am
April 7, 14, 21, 28
Spring Session 3
Fridays 10–11am
May 6, 13, 20
Cost?
$35 a class
Puppet Production: A Play by You!
In this interactive class, students learn how to create characters, tell stories, and activate their imaginations through puppet theater. Children will create their very own puppet, write roles for their character, build a story line, and learn the art of performance. This class is taught by our very own resident actor!
Class 1: Students learn about what makes a character and how to create their own characters.
Class 2: Students learn what makes a story and how to create a short story about their puppets.
Class 3: Students practice telling their story in front of the class. Students are also able to expand on their story through props, set pieces, and extra characters.
Class 4: Students put any final touches on their play and perform for their grown-ups.
Who?
School age children, ages 5-8 years old
When?
Thursdays 4-5pm
April 7, 14, 21, 28
Cost?
$100 for the series of 4 classes
Frequently Asked Questions
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