Art Classes
Located at: YAA FUN ZONE
(Inside Broward Mall, Next to JCPenney' and Across from Regal Theater)
7 Week Sessions | $255 Member | $280 Non-Member
Session 1 | August 25 - October 11, 2025
Theme: "Once Upon a Canvas" - Fantasy, fairytales, and fables!
Session 2 | October 20 - December 13, 2025*
Theme: "Old School, New Cool" - Brush up on the masters, remix the magic!
* No classes week of 11/24-11/30 (Thanksgiving week)
Session 3 | January 12 - February 28, 2026
Theme: "Mission: Imagination" - From galaxies to gadgets—create what’s next!
Drawing & Painting
Explore acrylics, tempera, and watercolors to shape your painting skills and master classic drawing techniques with charcoal, ink, and oil pastels.
Ages 5-8
Saturdays 9:30-11am
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, (March 7 Make-up Class)
Ages 9-18
Saturdays 11:30am-1pm
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, (March 7 Make-up Class)
Digital Art
Design digital sketch books, special effects, animations and more on the iPad and incorporate new techniques and applications in your digital creations.
Ages 8-12
Saturdays 9:30-11am
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, (March 7 Make-up Class)
Ages 13-18
Saturdays 11:30am-1pm
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, (March 7 Make-up Class)
Workshops
Design Your Own Workshop!
Please email us if you are interested! We do offer group workshops for homeschool students, scouts, and adults at request and team building workshops for organizations or businesses.
Art Exploration (Mixed Media)
Mix and match to create unique works of art in ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking and more.
Ages 5-12
Wednesday 4-5:30pm
January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, (Saturday, March 7, 9:30-11am is Make-up Class)
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, (Saturday, May 23, 9:30-11am is Make-up Class)
Drawing & Painting
Explore acrylics, tempera, and watercolors to shape your painting skills and master classic drawing techniques with charcoal, ink, and oil pastels.
Ages 5-8
Saturdays 9:30-11am
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, (March 7 Make-up Class)
April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, (23 Make-up Class)
Ages 9-18
Saturdays 11:30am-1pm
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, (March 7 Make-up Class)
April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, (23 Make-up Class)
Digital Art
Design digital sketch books, special effects, animations and more on the iPad and incorporate new techniques and applications in your digital creations.
Ages 8-12
Saturdays 9:30-11am
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, (March 7 Make-up Class)
April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, (23 Make-up Class)
Ages 13-18
Saturdays 11:30am-1pm
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, (March 7 Make-up Class)
April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, (23 Make-up Class)
Workshops
Design Your Own Workshop!
Please email us if you are interested! We do offer group workshops for homeschool students, scouts, and adults at request and team building workshops for organizations or businesses.
Student Showcases (at the end of each make-up class session)
Session 1: Saturday 11-11:30am on October 18, 2025
Session 2: Saturday 11-11:30am on December 20, 2025
Session 3: Saturday 11-11:30am on March 7, 2026
Meet YAA's Institute Instructors!
Ms. Sue A
Saturday - Drawing & Painting
The fabulous Ms. Sue has inspired future artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators at the YAA Institute for just over two decades! She is a multi-medium master, phenomenal pep talker, and spunky spirted Artist and Art Educator!
Here are a two quotes Ms. Sue lives by:
“Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.” – Salvador Dali
“Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” – Miss Frizzle
Manny Cartoon
Saturday - Digital Art
“I have a passion for all things Geek and express myself though water colors and digital media. I put a whimsical spin on all the fun stuff we grew up on. My point of view usually involves classic geek culture reinterpreted and slightly twisted.”
“Professionally I’ve done illustration and design work for Disney, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Universal Studios.”
-Manny
Ms. Sue A
Saturday - Drawing & Painting
The fabulous Ms. Sue has inspired future artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators at the YAA Institute for just over two decades! She is a multi-medium master, phenomenal pep talker, and spunky spirted Artist and Art Educator!
Here are a two quotes Ms. Sue lives by:
“Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.” – Salvador Dali
“Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” – Miss Frizzle
Manny Cartoon
Saturday - Digital Art
“I have a passion for all things Geek and express myself though water colors and digital media. I put a whimsical spin on all the fun stuff we grew up on. My point of view usually involves classic geek culture reinterpreted and slightly twisted.”
“Professionally I’ve done illustration and design work for Disney, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Universal Studios.”
-Manny
Melissa Kady
Wednesday - Art Exploration
Melissa is a painter and art educator with a BFA in Painting and Art History from Ohio University. She’s been creating art professionally for over 18 years and teaching for the last four, bringing creativity and heart to every class. Melissa loves helping young artists build confidence and express themselves through drawing and painting. When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her cooking up delicious meals inspired by her Spanish and Greek roots—usually with a little mess and a lot of love!
Supportive Instructors
Build your self-Confidence. Our Art Institute team of instructors will take the time to coach each student to reach his/ her fullest potential in a nurturing and safe environment.
Passionate & Fun Staff
Learning Art should be FUN! We emphasize creativity, engagement, and finding your unique style. Our philosophy: Everyone is an artist and there are no mistakes in art.
Innovative Art Curriculum
Looking for something different? The Young At Art Institute focuses on new engaging themes. Each session introduces artists, media, and techniques in fun and innovative ways. Our multifaceted curriculum offers students the ability to continue their courses at the YAA Institute by enrolling in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Mixed Media so they’ll be able to enjoy a variety of disciplines as they grow up at YAA!
Location: YAA's FUN ZONE
Closest entry to Young At Art’s FUN ZONE is at the far southeast side of the mall at the Regal Theater entrance. Within the mall the YAA FUN ZONE is located across from Regal Theater Broward and next to JCPenney.
