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* NOTE: This workshop is for kids age 6 to 12, accompanyed by a parent or guardian, with a maximum 2 children per guardian

SUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.

Cyanotype is a non-toxic, fun and creative way to explore the science of light and chemical reactions! This cyanotype class for kids is a hands-on, creative, and educational experience where children learn to make sun-powered blue-and-white prints using a safe, non-toxic photographic process.

Join teaching artist Melissa Wilgis in a hands-on cyanotype workshop. In this three-hour class, students are introduced to the basics of cyanotype, a historic printing method from 1842 that uses sunlight or UV light to produce rich Prussian blue images on paper. As they work, kids explore the connection between art and science by experimenting with composition, positive and negative shapes, and the way light reacts with light-sensitive materials. They create their own designs by arranging natural or everyday objects—like leaves, flowers, feathers, x-rays and cutouts—to form unique shadow images. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own objects to experiment with.

Perfect for beginners of all ages. All supplies are provided—just bring curiosity and enjoy a creative activity this summer.

For parents wishing to pay via cash or check, please visit the gallery in person. You may also call the gallery if you have any issues paying for the course online with a credit card. We will be happy to assist you. 

The cost for one parent and two children is $200. Scroll to the bottom of this page to register both (Quantity = 1 to register one parent and two child).

SUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.

Cyanotype is a non-toxic, fun and creative way to explore the science of light and chemical reactions! This cyanotype class for kids is a hands-on, creative, and educational experience where children learn to make sun-powered blue-and-white prints using a safe, non-toxic photographic process.

Join teaching artist Melissa Wilgis in a hands-on cyanotype workshop. In this three-hour class, students are introduced to the basics of cyanotype, a historic printing method from 1842 that uses sunlight or UV light to produce rich Prussian blue images on paper. As they work, kids explore the connection between art and science by experimenting with composition, positive and negative shapes, and the way light reacts with light-sensitive materials. They create their own designs by arranging natural or everyday objects—like leaves, flowers, feathers, and cutouts—to form unique shadow images. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own objects to experiment with.

Perfect for beginners of all ages. All supplies are provided—just bring curiosity and enjoy a creative activity this summer.

For parents wishing to pay via cash or check, please visit the gallery in person. You may also call the gallery if you have any issues paying for the course online with a credit card. We will be happy to assist you. 

SUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.

This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the “Tiffany foil method” of stained glass taught by glass artist, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffany method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass, which is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate patterns, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using pre-cut pieces of glass, learn to foil and solder your own 7″ x 5.5″ stained-glass panel to take home with you.

All supplies will be provided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver, wear provided eye protection, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.

Marcy McAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the many antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores, she decided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017.  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018, where she took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art and recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that call Wilmington home.

For students wishing to pay via cash or check, please visit the gallery in person. You may also call the gallery if you have any issues paying for the course online with a credit card. We will be happy to assist you.