Earth + Climate Arts Lab

Presented by Climate Change Coalition of Door County
and Peninsula School of Art

Program Overview

  • The Earth + Climate Arts Lab is designed to ignite a deep appreciation for the natural world, blending artistic exploration with earth and climate science. Students experiment with a variety of art materials while honing their skills in painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture - both individually and collaboratively. The program culminates in a showcase celebrating students' creative work.

  • The Arts Lab is led by Jill Newman, a dedicated art educator who has taught preschool through graduate school throughout LA County, with her very first classes at PenArt over 25 years ago! She holds a BS in Art Education from UW-Madison, an MFA from CalArts, and a Teaching Fellowship from the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena, CA.

  • Interested in joining us? Review the information below for Gibraltar students and Homeschool students, and fill out the appropriate inquiry form by end-of-day on Tuesday, March 18th. Spots for all classes are filled via lottery. Full scholarships are available. Please indicate your interest on the form. If you are chosen for a spot, you will be notified by Friday, March 21st.

Upcoming Classes

  • Gibraltar Students

    Session Dates:
    Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28 | 3:45 - 5:15pm

    Classes take place at Peninsula School of Art. Instructor Jill Newman meets students at 3:25pm in front of the Gibraltar School. From there, the group walks to PenArt together. On the last day of class, the group hits the Peninsula State Park trail behind the school prior to heading to PenArt. Student pick-up is at Peninsula School of Art at 5:15pm.

    Open to 3rd-5th graders. Maximum of 12 students.

    Tuition: $125

    Registration has closed.

  • Homeschool Students

    Session I Dates:
    Fridays, April 11, 18, 26, and May 2 | 1-3pm

    Session II Dates:
    Friday, May 9, Monday, May 19, and Fridays, May 23 and May 30 | 1-3pm
    *Note, no class Friday, May 16. Make-up class on Monday, May 19.

    Classes take place at Peninsula School of Art. Each class runs for two hours. Student drop-off and pick-up is at Peninsula School of Art.

    Open to 3rd-5th graders. Maximum of 12 students per session.

    Tuition: $65 for first child and $50 per additional sibling.

    April Class Registration Has Closed.

    To register for our May series, click here.