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Beat the Summer Slump: CAE's Teen Workshops & Art Classes Are Open

From fused glass to family clay dates, there's still room to create this summer at CAE

By Center for the Arts Evergreen June 24, 2026

Just because school's out doesn't mean the creativity has to stop. Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) is open all summer long, with half-day camps and drop-in workshops running through August 14, and there's still room for your artists to dive in.

With its 2024 expansion, CAE added a dedicated ceramics studio, private artist studios, and more space for hands-on making across every age group. That extra room is paying off this summer: teen stained glass and mosaic workshops still have open spots, along with ceramics-focused favorites like Handbuilding on the High Seas and Aliens, plus Art Across CulturesCrazy for Colorado, and So Satisfying: Ooze, Peel, Reveal!

Beyond camp, a lineup of standalone classes keeps the creativity going well into August. Fired Up! Kids' Fused Glass invites ages 7 and up to design suncatchers, magnets, and more on July 14 and August 11. Maker Lab introduces a new medium each month for ages 5 to 12, with String Art Creations on July 16 and Sculpt It! on August 20.

For families who want to get messy together, Family Clay Dates pair kids ages 7+ with an adult for a side-by-side hand-building session, with the next date landing August 8.

Teens have their own corner of the studio, too. MakeSpace is a free monthly drop-in art hangout for ages 13 to 18, no experience required, meeting July 22 and August 26. And Teen Art Club @ The Studio gathers teens for ceramics-focused afternoons (with snacks!) on July 8, July 29, and August 12.

Whether your kid wants one more week of summer camp or a single afternoon trying something new, Center for the Arts Evergreen has a spot waiting. Spaces are limited and fill quickly, so don't wait too long to register. Browse camp openings or sign up for a workshop today.