COLTON’S POINT, Md. — This summer, young artists in Southern Maryland can roll up their sleeves and get creative at St. Clement’s Island Museum. The popular Art Kids program is back with a fresh lineup of hands-on workshops that blend fine arts instruction with regional inspiration.
This year’s theme is “Southern Maryland Animals Great and Small.” Each class runs from noon to 3 p.m. and includes a completed work of art to be featured in a public exhibit during Children’s Day at the Museum on Aug. 17, 2025.
The program, open to children ages 7 to 17, includes four themed workshops led by local instructor Ellen Duke Wilson. Each three-day session introduces participants to artistic techniques such as sketching, painting, collage and sculpture — all while highlighting the beauty of the region.
Each session is designed for all skill levels — no prior art experience is required. Students will explore how creative expression can make a positive impact while building confidence through the arts.
2025 Class Schedule:
- Sketching: Drawing Inspiration from Nature – June 24, 25, 26
- Painting: Crabs and Other River Creatures – July 8, 9, 10
- Collage: Assembling Animals – July 22, 23, 24
- Sculpting: Build a Bird – Aug. 5, 6, 7
The fee is $5 per child, and all materials are provided. Participants should bring a light snack. Pre-registration is required.
To sign up, call the museum office at 301-769-2222 or contact Christina Barbour at 301-769-4723.
For more details, follow their Facebook events and visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Recreate/Museums/StClementsIsland/
About the St. Mary’s County Museum Division
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division was established by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to collect, preserve, research, and interpret the historic sites and artifacts which illustrate the natural and cultural histories of St. Mary’s County and the Potomac River. These sites include St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, the Old Jail Museum, and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse. With this as its charter, the Museum Division serves as a resource, liaison, and community advocate for all St. Mary’s County public and private cultural assets. For more information, please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
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