Youth Programs
“The hilltowns offer a natural beauty and space denied to most people today. But our isolation can be a handicap - especially to our children. The Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns brings to us and our children cultural and social advantages of the towns and cities. Let us support the Center, not just for ourselves, but for the sake of our children.”
Creative Adventures
This project has been supported by a grant from Seven Towns' Educational Enrichment Program, a fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
Support for this project is provided by the Becket Cultural Council and the Town of Becket.
School’s Out! Pop up Workshops for Kids at Becket Arts Center
Dates: June 23, 2025 - June 27,2025
Time: 11am-1pm
Place: Becket Arts Center
Each day of the week (June 23-June 27) leading up to community day on Sat, June 28, BAC will have a pop up workshop for kids and their caregivers from 11-1pm. Free admission. Walk-ins welcome. Limited space. No experience needed. All materials provided per child. Bring a snack and create with us!
Monday June 23
Comic book Illustration
Teaching Mentee: Matty Beatty
Location: Art Room
Learn to bring your imagination to life through comic book illustration! Kids will learn techniques and get inspired to create their own characters and story board!
Tuesday June 24
Metal & Crystal Jewelry Design
Teaching Artist - xtwii
Location: Art Room
Learn how to create your own metal and crystal jewelry piece to take home with artist, Xtwii. Check out her work https://xtwii.com/
Wednesday June 25
Mixed Media Collage
Teaching Artist - Mariah
Location: Art Room & Outdoors
Come experiment with different mediums and materials ( maybe some even found in your kitchen cabinet) to create a beautiful mixed media collage with wildcrafter, Mariah B.
Thursday June 26
Foraged Tabletop Sculpting
Teaching Artist: Ameillie Coster
Location: Art Room & Outdoors
Learn how to create beautiful table top sculptures with foraged flora from the Becket Landscape with horticulturist and container designer, Ameillie Coster, of Production Plants. Kids will forage outside for materials and create their own sculpture to take home.
Friday June 27
Cooking with what’s in season! Then Eating it!
Salad, pasta, and a refreshing beverage
Teaching Chef: Ameillie Coster
Location: Piano Room & Kitchen
No nuts - dairy substitutions - vegetarian meals
Cooking class for kids! Join local chef, Ameillie Coster, in cooking with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Kids will learn how to make a salad, main course, and a refreshing beverage. Workshop will commence with eating the food of course!
No nuts. No dairy. Vegetarian based.