SThe Eden Prairie Art Center is offering a diverse array of art programs catering to different ages and interests, as reported by City of Eden Prairie bulletin release. For teens to adults, 'Try Art!' sessions are designed to be an accessible entry point into various artistic mediums. For a fee of $25, participants can delve into activities from watercolor painting to weaving, with a focus more on the creative journey than the final piece.

For those looking to more deeply to engage with a particular medium, multi-week courses, such as 'Introduction to Fused Glass' for ages 15 and up, with sessions starting on January 15, offer a blend of instruction and hands-on practice. The cost for this more intensive experience is $195, giving attendees the opportunity to craft their own abstract glass landscapes across five evenings. Aspiring graphic novelists aged 13 and over can hone their narrative illustration skills in a newly introduced course starting January 25, priced at $60 for the entire three-week session.

The center also curates age-specific programs, including 'Art at the Senior Center' for those 18 and older, where participants can create a personalized stamped canvas tote bag. Meanwhile, younger kids aren't left out, with 'Pre-K Creative Play' sessions available for the 3–6 age group, encouraging exploration of light and shadow for just $10. There’s also a family program, like 'Family Fun at the Art Center,' for children of 7 years and up accompanied by adults, with engaging activities such as 'Bowls for PROP' and 'Tie-Dye Tiles.'

Widening access to the arts, new weekday classes like Tapestry Weaving for ages 16 and up and 'Watercolor Explorations – All Skills' for those 15 and older are on offer too, giving people the flexibility to incorporate art into their weekly routine. Prices vary, with Tapestry Weaving costing $165 for the six-week course and Watercolor Explorations at $135. For visitors looking to get their hands dirty, the 'Glass and Clay Sampler' course for adults allows a dive into both materials for a total course fee of $150. Anyone interested can quickly sign up for these programs or learn more by visiting the Eden Prairie Art Center website or by texting "EP ART" to 468311 to receive updates straight to their phone.