We believe in making arts accessible to everyone and offer a diverse schedule of  year-round art education classes, including adult workshops and an annual summer program for children!

Youth Art Program— Art Adventures

2024 Class Curriculum

Scholarships are available for all classes at Central Square. Call (320) 634–0400 for details.

About Art Adventures

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Summer is finally here, and we are excited for the start of our summer youth art program, Art Adventures! This year’s Art Adventures will run from Wednesday, July 3rd until Thursday, August 22nd, featuring eight weekly 2-hour-long classes for children ages 6–8 and 9–11.  

Our program offers a fun, non-competitive, and non-outcome-based space where kids can explore and develop foundational artistic skills, fostering imagination and inspiration. We are thrilled to have Carson Thorson, licensed K-12 art teacher, return to lead this program once again this year! 

This class will take place in Central Square’s Art Studio, Room 209 on the second floor. Accessible doors and an elevator are available. 

Need-based scholarships are available; contact us for details.  

2024 CLASS SCHEDULE 
Every Wednesday from July 3rd to August 14th. The final class day will be Thursday, August 22nd. 
Kids from 6 to 8 yrs—10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Kids from 9 to 11 yrs—1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 

  • Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 
  • Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 
  • Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 
  • Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 
  • Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 
  • Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 
  • Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 
  • Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 

PICK UP/DROP OFF 
Because we care about the safety of your children, parents/guardians must escort their children to and from the art studio. Please be sure your child arrives on time for class and is picked up promptly.   

Please note, the studio will open  5 minutes before the class begins.  Please wait until that time to allow the instructor to set up. 

ARTWORK AND PHOTO-RELEASE 
By registering your child for class, you authorize CSQ to use your child’s artwork and/or photo in future marketing/promotional materials, including electronic formats. If you do not wish to have your child’s photo taken during class, please let us know

Meet the Instructor

Carson Thorson is a resident artist of Swift County, growing up in Kerkhoven. Thorson attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts, then went on to attend the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to earn a Master of Education with a focus on Arts in Education. She teaches art at Benson Public Schools and is thrilled to have the opportunity to now be working with kids in Glenwood!

Arts education fosters positive social and emotional skills and helps bolster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.