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Education

A line of kids and their parents on the sidewalk with Maxon Mills in the background. Most hold parade items: flags, flowers, colorful cloths.

Our education program reaches hundreds of students each year through public-facing programs and local partnerships. These include summer camps, workshops, activities for kids at our events, online art lessons, hosting art clubs with and in seven local public schools, and designing curricula. We seek to empower the artist in every student, giving them lifelong tools to explore and express themselves.

Art Nest Hours

Saturdays, 12–5 PM

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A group of students stand in front of a long desk working on mushroom art projects. A row of mushroom and bug posters hangs on the wall above their heads.

After-School Programs

Junior Varsity and Varsity Art Clubs.
Hosted in the Maker Space in Luther Barn.

Summer Camps

Day camps for students grades 2–12.
2024 schedule coming 2/14, sign-ups begin 3/1.

Classrooms

Maxon Mills: the Art Nest.
Luther Barn: the Maker Space.

Curricula

Designed in partnership with the Cary Institute for Ecological Studies.

Art at Home: A Workbook

11 lessons and activities, available in English and Spanish.

Our educational values

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Online Lessons

Note: We're still migrating a few of our online lessons over to our new website. They'll all be back within a couple weeks!

Field trips

We're able to accommodate school groups of all sizes at Maxon Mills. We have three bathrooms — one ADA-compliant — space for parking, plenty of outdoor space, and two classrooms. Email jill@wassaicproject.org to set up a visit.

Upcoming education events