The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages! For more information on any of these programs, please contact our Education team at bmaeducation@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7718.

ARTSmart
All classes offer families a chance to explore the exhibitions and collection with engagement activities and a hands-on art project. Classes occur once monthly for each age group.

Times/ages:
Homeschool ARTSmart: Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. (grades K-8)
Pre-K ARTSmart: Thursdays 10-11 a.m. (ages 2-5)
Elementary ARTSmart: Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. (grades K-5)

Upcoming class:
April 6-10: Beadwork & Beeswax (inspired by Mona Cliff’s work in the Kansas Triennial 25/26 exhibition)

Several tiny beads stuck together in rows on an uneven surface to create a topographical sculptural work.
Mona Cliff, “Conjured Topography” (detail), 2022, seed beads, beeswax, thread, maple wood, plywood, glue, courtesy of the artist

Cost for each class above is $5 per child or $20 for semester. Payment accepted with cash, check, or credit card. Reservations required: please call 785-532-7718 or email bmaeducation@ksu.edu. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Art class participants explore the sculpture "Kansas Meatball" by Alan Shields hung from the ceiling at the Beach Museum of Art.
Education Specialist Kim Richards (right) teaches an ARTSmart class at the museum. Participants learn about the intersection of math and art through the work, Kansas Meatball by Alan Shields.

Blue Star Museums logo Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Families half price on all workshops and classes!

Friends of the Beach Museum of Art members receive half price discount with membership card. Please click here to join the Friends of the Beach.

See all Spring 2026 Art Classes.