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Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning offers non-credit, personal enrichment classes and skills training for adults and youth. Programs are available year-round and are open to the public. With classes, workshops, and summer camps, students of all ages and skill levels have the chance to learn something new in the arts, humanities, lifestyle subjects, STEM, and beyond!
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Youth Programs - Summer
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Ivy Tech's College for Kids & Teens program offers summer camps for rising 6th-8th graders and rising 9th-12th graders. Camps are 1-week (Monday - Friday) and half-day in structure, with options varying each week from June 1 - July 24.
Baking & Cooking camps will be returning this summer and will be held weekly from 9am-12pm or 2pm-5pm the weeks of June 1-5, June 8-12, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, or July 20-24. Topics and schedules are in the process of being finalized with our Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Program Faculty and will be available soon.
2D Art (Rising Grades 6-8)
Escape into the world of 2D art for a week of drawing and painting! This camp is perfect for rising 6th-8th grade students who have participated in our Ivy Arts for Kids program and want to strengthen their drawing and painting skills further and learn new techniques to express their own ideas. Students will observe demonstrations and create from life as well as the imagination using the design elements they will learn, including techniques, colors, patterns, and shapes. This camp will provide plenty of individual attention beyond demonstrations and activities, and can accommodate beginners and students who want to advance their practice.
No experience required. All supplies provided.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
June 1 - June 5 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $165Magic 101 (Rising Grades 6-8)
Amaze yourself and fool your friends, family, and future audiences! Learn this theatrical craft and art from Tom Hastings, a retired high school teacher, performer, and current demonstrator for Denny's Magic Showroom in Nashville, IN. With over 60 years of experience, Tom introduces and teaches basic psychological, mechanical, and manipulative skills to enhance your knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance. You will learn a stunning new vocabulary and how to better navigate the many resources available to novice wizards. All supplies provided.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
June Session | June 8 - June 12 | Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 11:30am
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $110July Session | July 20 - July 24 | Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 11:30am
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $110Exploration & NASA 3D Design (Rising Grades 6-8)
This fun 3D design and printing camp will inspire you to imagine the boundless field of exploration and space travel! You’ll engineer 3D printed models of space and exploration equipment, and learn about 3D design software in the process. You’ll start thinking like a real explorer by learning history, discussing mission objectives, and gaining insight from the NASA space program. Bring your curiosity and adventurous spirit as you won’t want to miss a minute of this week-long voyage into the stars, the ocean and back.
Bonus: Scouts will be able to meet many requirements for an Exploration badge by participating in this camp.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
June Session | June 15 - June 18 | Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 11:45am
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $120July Session | July 13 - July 17 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 11:45am
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $145Watercolor (Rising Grades 6-8)
This camp is designed for rising 6th-8th grade students interested in exploring watercolor painting, from beginners to students with experience interested in learning new skills and techniques to advance their practice. Using a limited pallet you will learn how to mix color, shades and tone, and we will often work from life, along with a touch of imagination. Whether you paint along with the instructor or work on your own, you can expect plenty of individual attention as we experience the joy of watercolor painting together!
No experience required. All supplies provided.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
June 22 - June 26 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $165Biotechnology Summer Camp (Rising Grades 9-12)
Explore the Science Behind Life-Saving Medicines!
Curious about how medicines are made—or thinking about a future in science, biotech, or engineering? Join our Biotechnology Summer Camp this June and get an inside look at one of Indiana’s most important and fastest-growing industries.
Designed for students entering grades 9–12, this hands-on camp takes you into real laboratories, where you’ll learn how pharmaceuticals are produced and try out the same equipment used in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. You won’t just watch—you’ll do!
Throughout the week, you’ll discover how biotechnology helps create life-saving drugs, explore what careers in the field actually look like, and learn about the well-paying job opportunities available to students who pursue biotech and related STEM fields.
You can take the camp just for your own enrichment and fun, but if you want, you can also complete some assignments during the week to earn one college biotechnology credit!
No prior experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore. If you want to learn how science turns into real-world impact, this camp is for you!
All supplies will be provided for lab activities.
*Completing the credit option of this camp will give you 1 credit of BIOT294: Special Topics in Biotech through Ivy Tech Community College and will involve homework assignments and assessment.*
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program. Scholarships are NOT available for the credit section of this camp.
June 22 - June 26 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $196.38June 22 - June 26 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $50Fiber Arts: Stitch, Texture, & Creative Making (Rising Grades 6-8)
In this one-week Fiber Arts camp for rising 6th-8th grade students, we will explore textile and surface design techniques while developing fundamental skills, patience, and confidence working with thread and fabric. Students will learn how to get creative with fiber arts through hands-on projects in embroidery, hand sewing, printmaking on fabric, needle felting, and other mixed-media fiber processes.
Throughout the week, students will build essential skills such as threading and knotting needles, basic embroidery stitches, safe and effective hand-sewing techniques, simple pattern construction, fabric block printing, and sculpting with wool through needle felting. Each day introduces new materials and techniques, allowing students to experiment, practice, and build toward several finished projects by the end of the camp.
Camp goals include:
- Developing fine motor skills and attention to detail
- Practicing creative problem-solving and design thinking
- Exploring color, texture, and pattern in textile art
- Gaining confidence using fiber tools safely and responsibly
- Expressing individual style through fabric and decorative artThis camp is ideal for students who are new to fiber arts as well as those with some experience who want to strengthen their fundamentals and continue growing their skills. All materials are provided.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
July 6 - July 10 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $165Sculpting (Rising Grades 6-8)
Have you ever seen a sculpture and wonder how artists make it? In this very hands-on camp for rising 6th-8th grade students, we will learn both basic and advanced sculpting techniques to create your very own sculptures! You will be able to sculpt what you want based on your unique interests – characters, cos-play items, figures, animals, and masks are a few examples. Exercises and ways to ignite your creativity will also be featured so you never run out of artistic ideas of what to sculpt.
No experience required. All supplies provided.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
July 6 - July 10 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $195Music Synthesizers & Audio Synthesis (Rising Grades 6-8)
From creating the sound of a flute and violin to a screaming electric guitar or alien spaceships, laser beams and other worldly soundscapes, electronic music and sounds created by audio synthesizers have been a staple in music and film soundtracks since their inception. Recent years have seen a huge resurgence of interest in these unique and highly creative audio tools. That sound of a soda can being opened in the commercial you just watched was created by an audio synthesizer! Nearly all the soundtrack and sound effects to your favorite video game or movie were composed and created by these fascinating instruments. You hear them every day and probably aren't aware of it.
In this 1-week introduction to synthesizers, we'll explore the basics of wave shapes and how to use the components to modify the sounds they make, as well as the various types of audio synthesis that are possible through different software options. Participants will also learn about classic synthesizer music and how it's become what we use today, then explore their own interests through creative exercises to help with idea generation to create our own music and other types of audio synthesis.
Throughout the camp, we'll be using open source (free) software synthesizers so you will be able to keep exploring and growing long after the class is over. A few hardware guest stars will make their appearance through the week for a real hands-on experience!
SUPPLIES: All supplies needed for this class will be provided, including MIDI keyboards and headphones, though students are welcome to bring their own equipment if they prefer.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
July 13 - July 17 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $165Power Up: Automation & Robotics Camp (Rising Grades 9-12)
Step into the world of high-tech manufacturing and automation at this hands-on summer camp built for curious, motivated high school students. Over five action-packed days, you’ll dive into the skills that power today’s industries—starting with circuits and soldering, then moving into programmable automation controls, and finishing with industrial robotics. This isn’t sit-and-listen learning; it’s build-it, wire-it, and program-it learning.
You’ll solder your own series circuits, use programmable controllers to run automated systems, and program industrial robots to play games. Along the way, you’ll explore in-demand careers that offer strong pay and job security, learn how local industries use this technology every day, and get a real preview of Ivy Tech classes that prepare skilled technicians for these fields. If you like working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing your work come to life, this camp is your chance to try it out.
All camp supplies will be provided.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
July 13 - July 17 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $170Creating Your Character (Rising Grades 6-8)
Heroes, villains, fantastic friends, and foes - dream them up and then build them from the ground up in this 1-week character design camp! You’ll start with a variety of basic drawing techniques with paper and pencil for a solid foundation, and then you’ll take your character into the digital realm with graphic art software that is open source (free) and always available to use. Beyond drawing, you’ll learn how to create more complex and believable characters, and the entire worlds in which they live.
All supplies and equipment provided. This camp is for rising 6th-8th graders.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
July 20 - July 24 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $165Mosaics (Rising Grades 9-12)
Anyone can make mosaics! In this hands-on exploratory camp for rising 9th-12th graders, practicing artist Sara Colvard will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating beautiful and durable works of mosaic art. You’ll learn principles of artistic design; how to safely cut glass, tile, and stone; and use professional tools and techniques to make several unique artworks that express your personal style and will wow your family and friends. We’ll also take a peek into the fascinating history of mosaic, from ancient cultures around the world to modern fine art mosaics.
No prior art experience necessary - just an open mind and a willingness to experiment! All supplies provided.
NOTE: This camp is not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission due to limited capacity.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
July 20 - July 24 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $225 -
The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for Grades K-12! Littles, kids, and teens will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of classes and camps hosted throughout the year.
Grades 1-3 (Rising)
Theater Playground for Littles: A Mythical Creature Quest - (Rising Grades 1-3)
Step into a world of magic and wonder with Theater Playground for Littles: A Mythical Creature Quest, an expanded version of Constellation’s Theater Playground program for rising 1st-3rd graders, specifically designed to ignite imaginations and build essential theater skills. Each day, young "questers" will explore legendary realms through enchanting activities like Dragon Dreams, Unicorn Universe, Mermaid Mystery, Phoenix Fantasy, Pegasus Playground, and Fairy Folklore, using these themes as a springboard for learning fundamental performance techniques.
Campers will master basic theater concepts such as vocal expression (pitch, volume, and character voices), physical storytelling through pantomime and tableau (frozen pictures), and the collaborative art of ensemble building. Theater Playgrounds’ primary goals are to foster self-confidence, develop social-emotional intelligence – including empathy and turn-taking – and strengthen narrative skills like sequencing a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Beyond the stage, the camp is packed with enrichment activities, including crafting personalized mythical masks, participating in sensory-guided "journeys," and solving collaborative riddles to unlock the day's magical mystery. By the end of the week, campers will have transformed from fledgling explorers into confident storytellers, ready to share their own mythical adventures with family and friends in a mini showcase at Constellation Studios.
This camp is the ideal primer for Constellation’s Theater Camp for Littles: The Lorax in July.
Camp Showcase: A Mythical Creature Quest Showcase will be Friday, June 5; 3:30pm at Constellation Studios.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
June 1 - June 5 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $315Movie Playground for Littles - (Rising Grades 1-3)
For rising 1st-3rd graders, Movie Playground is an introduction and exploration of the world of moviemaking! With guidance from a professional filmmaker, campers will learn the basics of how a movie is made--from the spark of an idea all the way to showing it on the big screen. Using popular family-friendly films as inspiration for movie-themed activities, campers will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of visual storytelling, world-building, character creation, and acting. Campers will put their new skills to the test by creating their own mini-movies--all while learning the ropes of being on a movie set--in this fun, hands-on, creative environment.
Camp Showcase: MiniMovie Screening will be Friday, June 12; 3:45pm at Constellation Studios.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
June 8 - June 12 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $315Broadway Beginnings: In the Big Blue World - (Rising Grades 1-3)
For rising 1st-3rd graders, Broadway Beginnings: In the Big Blue World offers an introduction to the art of musical theater while promoting confidence and instilling the spirit of collaboration in young children. Broadway Beginnings ushers budding young performers onto a lifelong path of arts appreciation through creative group play in a fun, interactive, and supportive musical camp environment.
Led by a professional musical theater educator, campers will spend the week exploring the splash-tacular and fin-tastical songs of Broadway and beyond as they build skills in musicality, vocal performance, movement, stage etiquette, and musical storytelling. The week will culminate in an afternoon showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center that allows campers to shine in both group and individual performances from high-energy, kid-friendly shows like Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond, The Little Mermaid, Moana, SpongeBob the Musical, Luca and more!
Camp Showcase: In the Big Blue World will be performed Friday, June 26; 3:30pm at the John Waldron Arts Center.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
June 22 - June 26 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Constellation Staff | John Waldron Arts Center | $315Theater Camp for Littles: The Lorax - (Rising Grades 1-3)
For rising 1st-3rd graders, Theater Camp for Littles: The Lorax offers full-day, hands-on activities that encourage and promote the exploration and creation of theater arts in a fun, engaging camp environment. With a focus on teamwork and fostering imagination, campers will be guided through the fundamental beginning-to-end process of putting on a play inspired by Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, a whimsical and timely tale of friendship, responsibility, and the power of one small voice to make the world a brighter, greener place.
Skill-building theater exercises, along with Lorax-themed improvisation games and activities, will focus on acting, voice, world building, character creation, storytelling, movement, and stage etiquette. Campers will gain self-confidence, respect for others, and a greater ability to express themselves both physically and vocally, all while making new friends along the way. The week culminates in an afternoon showcase at Constellation Playhouse!
Camp Showcase: The Lorax showcase will be held on Friday, July 17, 3:30pm at Constellation Playhouse.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
July 13 - July 17 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Constellation Staff | Constellation Playhouse | $315Grades 4-8 (Rising)
Theater Camp for Kids: The Odyssey - (Rising Grades 4-7)
For rising 4th-7th graders, Theater Camp for Kids: The Odyssey offers a hands-on, beginning-to-end experience of being in a play. Experienced professional teaching artists will guide campers through the process of auditioning, casting, table reads, table work, blocking and staging, rehearsing, adding technical elements (costumes, props, wigs, lights, sound), and performance. Campers will also explore improvisation techniques and character creation with a focus on artistic collaboration. In addition, campers will learn and build upon skills in acting, voice, movement, theater etiquette, and comedic timing as they bring to life one of the greatest stories ever written -- Homer's The Odyssey!
Join brave Odysseus on a legendary journey home as he outsmarts mighty gods and outruns mythical monsters in this epic, kid-friendly, high-seas adventure! The week culminates in an afternoon showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center that gives budding young theater artists the opportunity to shine.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
June 1 - June 5 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm | Camp Showcase: Friday, June 5 @ 3:30pm
Session 1 | Constellation Staff | John Waldron Arts Center | $315July 20 - July 24 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm | Camp Showcase: Friday, July 24 @ 3:30pm
Session 2 | Constellation Staff | Constellation Playhouse | $315Musical Theater Camp for Kids: SpongeBob the Musical - (Rising Grades 4-8)
For rising 4th-8th graders, Musical Theater Camp for Kids: SpongeBob The Musical Jr. brings the colorful world of Bikini Bottom to life in this feel-good musical about friendship, optimism, and community. This 2-week exploration of the art of musical theater will promote confidence and instill the spirit of collaboration in aspiring young performers.
Directed by Debby Jenkins, an accomplished veteran musical theater educator with expertise in music direction, campers will build skills in musicality, vocal performance, acting, movement, and stage etiquette as they are led through the beginning-to-end process of putting on a musical: casting, table reads/table work, learning music, blocking and staging, choreography, rehearsing songs and scenes, adding technical elements (costumes, props, wigs, lights, sound, set), and finally, performing in front of an audience.
Additionally, campers will participate in fun, hands-on musical theater-themed enrichment activities to practice and reinforce the skills they will be building throughout the 2-week rehearsal process.
Camp Showcase: The camp will culminate in 2 performances of SpongeBob The Musical Jr. at the John Waldron Arts Center on Friday, June 19, 11:00am & 3:00pm.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
June 8 - June 19 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Debby Jenkins + Constellation Staff | John Waldron Arts Center | $595Movie Camp for Kids - (Rising Grades 4-7)
Calling all creative kids (rising 4th-7th graders) to join Constellation’s Movie Camp for Kids – an unforgettable and face-paced expedition into the world of moviemaking. This comprehensive crash course offers campers an immersive, hands-on experience that will help develop essential skills in planning, building, shooting, and editing their own films using accessible and user-friendly smartphone cameras and editing applications.
Campers will gain practical experience with all facets of film production, from learning the ropes of being on a professional movie set and acting in their films, to mastering the technical artistry of making movie magic behind the camera, including the fundamentals of visual storytelling, cinematography, and world building. This unique camp environment nurtures collaboration, innovation, and technical proficiency, providing a valuable and fun camp experience that translates into lasting digital-age skills and lasting friendships.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
June 15 - June 19 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm | Camp Showcase: Friday, June 19 @ 3:30pm
Session 1 | Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $315June 22 - June 26 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm | Camp Showcase: Friday, June 26 @ 3:30pm
Session 2 | Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $315Broadway Bootcamp for Kids - (Rising Grades 4-7)
Broadway Bootcamp is BACK for its 8th year! For aspiring triple-threats, Broadway Bootcamp for Kids for rising 4th - 7th graders allows young performers to experience a snapshot of the professional rehearsal process. Led by a team of musical theater professionals, campers will work on material from a fun, kid-friendly Broadway show*. The week of intensive training in acting, singing, and dancing will help budding musical theater artists develop and sharpen skills, gain confidence, and make friends along the way! Broadway Bootcamp for Kids will culminate in a morning showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center that highlights the ensemble and lets soloists shine!
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
July 6 - July 10 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Camp Showcase: Friday, July 10 @ 11:30am
Session 1 | Constellation Staff | John Waldron Arts Center | $275July 6 - July 10 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Camp Showcase: Friday, July 10 @ 3:30pm
Session 2 | Constellation Staff | John Waldron Arts Center | $275Musical Theater Camp for Kids: The Little Mermaid - (Rising Grades 4-8)
For rising 4th-8th graders, Musical Theater Camp for Kids: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. dives into a magical, splashy, and fin-tastical adventure that explores the timely themes of self-discovery, sacrifice, and the search for belonging. This 2-week exploration of the art of musical theater will promote confidence and instill the spirit of collaboration in aspiring young performers.
Directed by Debby Jenkins, an accomplished veteran musical theater educator with expertise in music direction, campers will build skills in musicality, vocal performance, acting, movement, and stage etiquette as they are led through the beginning-to-end process of putting on a musical: casting*, table reads/table work, learning music, blocking and staging, choreography, rehearsing songs and scenes, adding technical elements (costumes, props, wigs, lights, sound, set), and finally, performing in front of an audience.
Additionally, campers will participate in fun, hands-on musical theater-themed enrichment activities to practice and reinforce the skills they will be building throughout the 2-week rehearsal process.
Camp Showcase: The camp will culminate in 2 performances of The Little Mermaid Jr. at the John Waldron Arts Center, Friday, July 24; 11:00am & 3:00pm.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
July 13 - July 24 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Debby Jenkins + Constellation Staff | John Waldron Arts Center | $595Comedy Camp for Kids: The Zip Zap Zop Zone - (Rising Grades 4-7)
For rising 4th-7th graders, Comedy Camp for Kids: The Zip Zap Zop Zone provides the perfect playground for the creative kid with an active imagination and undeniable funny bone, as well as the more introverted kid who just needs the right environment to be inspired to come out of their shell. This immersive and hands-on comedy camp will give budding comedians the opportunity to build improvisational skills and performance technique in a safe, fun, and collaborative environment. Improv is a dynamic and enlightening art form that will help campers gain confidence; foster creativity; develop storytelling ability; enhance listening, communication, and collaboration skills; and build resilience--all while having a blast The camp will culminate in a live showcase at Constellation Studios, highlighting both the improv troupe and individual performers.
Camp Showcase: Friday, July 17; 3:30pm at Constellation Studios.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
July 13 - July 17 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $315Grades 8-12 (rising)
Movie Camp for Teens (Rising Grades 8-12)
Calling all creative teens (rising 8th-12th graders) to join Constellation’s Movie Camp for Teens – an unforgettable and face-paced expedition into the world of moviemaking. This comprehensive crash course offers campers an immersive, hands-on experience that will help develop essential skills in planning, building, shooting, and editing their own films using accessible and user-friendly smartphone cameras and editing applications.
Campers will gain practical experience with all facets of film production, from learning the ropes of being on a professional movie set and acting in their films, to mastering the technical artistry of making movie magic behind the camera, including the fundamentals of visual storytelling, cinematography, and world building. This unique camp environment nurtures collaboration, innovation, and technical proficiency, providing a valuable and fun camp experience that translates into lasting digital-age skills and lasting friendships.
Camp Showcase: Short Film Screening Friday, July 3; 3:30pm at Constellation Studios.
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.
June 29 - July 3 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $315 -
Ivy Arts for Kids (Rising Grades 1-5)
Ivy Arts for Kids is back this summer with another immersive experience in the arts for rising 1st-5th graders! Over the course of this 2-week camp, we'll explore ceramics, fiber arts, acrylic and watercolor painting, crafting, and mixed media through new activities and projects each session that will spark your child's imagination and inspire creativity throughout the summer and beyond.
Guided by instructors and assistants who provide a wide range of strengths and expertise, Ivy Arts for Kids provides a collaborative space for young artists to continue developing or for those who are curious about exploring their creative side to feel supported in a new journey. Using Ivy Tech's Fine Arts and Ceramics classroom spaces, we'll split participants into groups by age and experience in order to provide as much individual instruction and opportunity for skill development as possible. As always, each camp session culminates with an art showcase on the last day, giving family and friends the chance to see their young artist's creations on full display!
All materials and equipment are provided. Participants will receive a camp t-shirt, work apron, and their own art kit to take home at the end of camp.
NOTE: Ivy Arts for Kids is repeatable across multiple sessions, as instructors and content will vary, though it is designed as a half-day camp and is not intended for participation in both AM and PM sessions concurrently.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
June 1 - June 12 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Art Showcase: June 12 @ 11:30am
Session 1 AM | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $250June 15 - June 26 (No camp June 19) | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Art Showcase: June 26 @ 11:30am
Session 2 AM | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $230June 29 - July 10 (No camp July 3) | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Art Showcase: July 10 @ 11:30am
Session 3 AM | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $230July 13 - July 24 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Art Showcase: July 24 @ 11:30am
Session 4 AM | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $250Ivy Arts for Kids - 1-Week (Rising Grades 1-5)
Ivy Arts for Kids is back with a new 1-week camp option this summer for rising 1st-5th graders! This camp provides the same immersive experience as our traditional 2-week sessions with an abridged schedule and an emphasis on putting the FUN in fundamentals in ceramics and visual arts mediums with new activities and projects each session.
Guided by instructors and assistants with a depth of skills and expertise, this 1-week session of Ivy Arts for Kids provides a collaborative space for young artists to explore with their peers and spend the week in a creative headspace. Using Ivy Tech's Fine Arts and Ceramics classroom spaces, we'll split participants into groups by age and experience in order to provide as much individual instruction and opportunity for skill development as possible. As always, each camp session culminates with an art showcase on the last day, giving family and friends the chance to see their young artist's creations on full display!
All materials and equipment are provided. Participants will receive a camp t-shirt, work apron, and their own art kit to take home at the end of camp.
NOTE: Ivy Arts for Kids is repeatable across multiple sessions, as instructors and content will vary, though it is designed as a half-day camp and is not intended for participation in both AM and PM sessions concurrently.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
June 1 - June 5 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Art Showcase: June 5 @ 3:30pm
Session 1 PM | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $140June 22 - June 26 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Art Showcase: June 26 @ 3:30pm
Session 2 PM | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $140July 6 - July 10 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Art Showcase: July 10 @ 3:30pm
Session 3 PM | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $140July 20 - July 24 | Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Art Showcase: July 24 @ 3:30pm
Session 4 PM | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $140Ivy Arts Forward (Rising Grades 6-8)
Ivy Arts Forward is a new full-day camp offering this summer for rising 6th-8th graders with a passion for the creative arts who want to continue developing fundamental skills across multiple disciplines, similar to our Ivy Arts for Kids program. In smaller group sizes and with the opportunity to explore clay and visual arts mediums in more depth, participants in Ivy Arts Forward will have the time and resources to try a range of new projects or focus on creating a few masterpieces over the course of the week with an emphasis on individualized instruction and development.
Ivy Arts Forward is intended for participants with some previous experience and interest in the arts who are motivated to continue exploring their creativity and developing skills. We'll start the week by discussing potential focus mediums and projects. Mornings will be devoted to 2D mediums, with options in watercolor, oil/acrylic, drawing, and mixed media. After a break for lunch, afternoons will shift focus to ceramics, fiber arts, and 3D design. While participants will be encouraged to explore a variety of projects and learn how different disciplines can interact, there will be the opportunity to go deeper into specific mediums as preferred.
Camp Showcase: Ivy Arts Forward culminates with an art showcase on the last day of camp, giving family and friends the chance to see their young artist's creations on full display!
All materials and equipment are provided. Participants will need to plan to bring a water bottle, sack lunch, and snacks as needed.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Ivy Tech Youth Programs participants. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information on our Youth Scholarship Program.
June 8 - June 12 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm | Art Showcase: June 12 @ 3:30pm
June Session | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $315July 13 - July 17 | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm | Art Showcase: July 17 @ 3:30pm
July Session | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $315
Adult Classes - Spring
Creative Arts
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Beginning ceramics: wheel throwing
For true beginners curious about ceramics or students with some experience looking to rediscover their skills with clay, this class will take you through the fundamental techniques of working with clay on the wheel. Students will learn to throw from beginner forms (pulling cylinders) and expand to things that interest them! Bowls, cups, mugs, plates, teapots, vases, planters, etc. We will work towards personal goals of the student while improving technique and gaining information regarding throwing itself. No prior experience necessary and all prior experiences welcome!
NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
Spring 2 | March 16 - May 4 | Mondays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Maggie Fitzgerald | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $295finding one's way with clay
This class is for all who wish to learn the specifics of pinch formwork. You will explore pinch, slab, coil, and hand-built forms, stressing, centering, wedging, as well as raising pieces in one continuous movement. Finding One’s Way with Clay, by Paulus Berensohn, is the text and the method used for this class (not required to purchase for class).
PREREQUISITE: Some previous wheel or hand building experience is recommended.
An additional class meeting for a Raku firing is included in the registration fee in addition to the listed sessions. This will be scheduled at a time and location to be determined following the last class meeting.NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
March 17 - May 5 | Tuesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Jamas Brooke | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $315experienced ceramics: wheel throwing
Looking to build new clay skills and refine existing ones? This class is a great continuation for students with some experience who would like to advance their wheel-throwing techniques: centering, pulling, forming, and finishing. We will explore the wheel as a tool for making functional ceramics and sculpture. Altered wheel-thrown forms will be demonstrated. Finally, we will learn about glaze and finishing techniques. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the nature of clay, glazes, ceramic processes, and equipment while exploring their own projects.
PREREQUISITE: Beginning Ceramics: Wheel Throwing or an equivalent level of experience in ceramics is recommended for this class.
NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
Spring 2 | March 18 - May 6 | Wednesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Maggie Fitzgerald | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $295an interplay of ceramic techniques & ideas
This course is designed for people who have experience with shaping clay and who wish to explore their imaginations and broaden their skills in the art and craft of ceramics. The class encourages both independence and the interplay and incorporation of ideas and techniques of fellow ceramicists. That is, we will learn from and teach each other. We will also push ourselves in new directions and face failure together. We will use methods of hand-building, wheel-throwing, surface-texturing, and their combination to create pieces of art of underlying functionality, pure aesthetics, or both. Come to this class with your ideas and goals. You already know what you can do. Now do more.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed at least one full-length beginner level CLL ceramics course at the Ivy Tech Main Campus and be familiar with the CLL ceramics studio space and practices.
NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
Spring 2 | March 19 - May 7 | Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Scott Barton | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $295advanced ceramics Study
This course is designed for experienced CLL students to have the freedom to explore the wheel and beyond without the structure of a traditional class. Under the supervision of your instructor, you will have time reserved in the studio in addition to open studio hours to build on the skills you’ve gained in beginner and experienced level classes toward individual goals and projects.
This class will be supervised by instructor Scott Barton, who will help shape and support your experience in this course, while emphasizing the freedom to explore and providing feedback toward your progression.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed at least one CLL ceramics class at the Ivy Tech Main Campus studio beyond the beginner level, and be familiar with the CLL ceramics studio space and practices.
NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
Spring 2 | March 20 - May 8 | Fridays, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Scott Barton | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $265 -
fundamentals of soap making
This course will cover the fundamentals of how to safely make bar soap. Each class meeting will last three hours, and we will meet once a week for four weeks (four total classes). During this course, participants will make 22 bars of soap while learning the steps of the soap making process, how to safely handle materials, and how to cut and cure your soaps.
While a very general description of the chemistry will be covered, this class will not go into the specifics, and no prior knowledge of chemistry is required. A formulation, or recipe, to make soap will be provided in class. In addition, you will learn about the materials, equipment, and potential suppliers needed for making soap in your own home. At the end of the class, you will have the knowledge to make bar soaps at home independently.
Safety Note: We will handle materials that have the potential to burn, so long sleeves, pants, and closed-toed shoes are required. An apron is suggested if you are worried about bleaching or damaging your clothes.
Continuing with Soap Making: If there is enough interest, additional courses exploring other aspects of soap making may be added at a later date (e.g. liquid soap, formulating your own recipe, soap designs). This course must be taken prior to registering for any other soap making courses.
Supplies: All materials provided.
NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
April 9 - April 30 | Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Megan Goodall | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $185 -
beginning knitting - Making socks
When you think of knitting, socks may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, knitting a pair of socks teaches you basic knitting techniques that apply to more advanced patterns. If you’ve dreamed of creating your own knitwear, knitting socks is a great way to work on fundamentals. In this class we’ll cover reading a pattern, choosing the correct yarn, knitting styles, caring for knitwear, and basic mending. You’ll have this knowledge to take forward into future knitting projects. We’ll create our own knitting circle and experience the community and discussion that comes along with sitting together and practicing the same craft. Some experience is helpful but not required to take part.
Supplies: A supply kit with everything you'll need for class may be purchased from the instructor with cash, check, or Venmo on the first day of class (estimate cost of $40-50). A list of materials for anyone who would like to bring their own supplies will be provided a week before the start date along with classroom/parking directions and schedule reminder. If you have questions about supplies before then, please reach out to us at lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu.
March 31 - May 5 | Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Sarah Nichols | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $145rigid heddle weaving
Want to learn more about weaving? This class is great for true beginners, as well as folks who have some experience on a loom! You'll learn how to dress a loom for weaving, how colors interact in a woven textile, a variety of woven structures and how to plan your own woven projects. You will walk away with your very own scarf, plus numerous samples - all handmade by you!
Supplies: Materials for the first project will be included, and we will discuss how to make informed decisions for purchasing your own materials for remaining projects. Looms will be supplied for in-class use, and can be taken home for the duration of the class.
NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
April 1 - May 6 | Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Sarah Nichols | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $195botanical prints on fabrics workshop
In this eco-printing class, participants will learn to create intricate designs on silk using natural-vegetation pigments. The process is relatively simple: the combination of heat and pressure transfers the dye from leaves to fabric, revealing the outline of the leaves and the patterns of veins. In this workshop, you will learn how to mordant (pre-treat) fabric, test leaves for their color potential, create a background color, and layer, roll, and steam a fabric bundle. By the end of the workshop, you will have the skills to use this technique confidently in your home studio. This process not only fosters a deep connection to nature and sustainable practices but also provides an opportunity to connect with others in the co-creation process.
About the Instructor:
Kate Dolk-Ellis is a fiber artist best known for her work with natural dyes, creating elegant art quilts and silk scarves. She specializes in botanical printing (also known as eco-printing, a process that involves contact-printing with dye plants and tree leaves to reveal unique patterns and colors on fabric. “I collaborate with nature to reveal the intricate details of plant life,” she says. Her studio practice is deeply rooted in sustainability and guided by earth-centered principles.
Kate holds both a BFA and MFA in Studio Art from Indiana University Bloomington. She spent 16 years as an instructional consultant at Indiana University before retiring to focus full time on her studio work. She has studied with internationally recognized master dyers and has been teaching natural dye techniques for over a decade.
Artists for Climate Awareness is pleased to offer this workshop as part of its series to help artists learn how to use art as a way to bring social awareness to conservation efforts in your communities.
As such, a portion of the workshop fee will go toward a Contributors membership in Artists for Climate Awareness.
Each participant will be automatically considered a member of Artists for Climate Awareness at the Contributor’s level (equivalent to $35) for one year. Contributors get workshop and event discounts, news, a complimentary "Mother Earth" tee shirt, an opportunity to publish their artwork on our website, and enhanced insider participation.In all its events, Artists for Climate Awareness provides thematic environmental education, offering practical ways to get involved locally. As part of this commitment, a representative from a local nonprofit sustainability organization will be giving a short presentation on how their organization contributes to community-driven environmental initiatives.
Workshop Fee: $95 for non-members; $70 for current ACA members
(Not a member? The nonmember workshop fee includes a new annual membership. Already a member? Contact info@artists4earth.org to register.)
IVY TECH EMPLOYEE NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees.May 9 | Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm
Kate Dolk-Ellis with Artists for Climate Awareness | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $95 -
watercolor: inspiration from the masters
Using watercolor techniques, we will expand your repertoire of personal painting styles by trying out techniques of the "greats." We will start with Cezanne, who influenced many 20th century artists, and then each week we will focus on a different artist. Each week will be a mix of art history and tips gleaned from the featured artist's practice that you can apply to your watercolors.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed a beginning level watercolor course to participate. If you have equivalent experience and would like an exception, please contact lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu.
SUPPLIES: Students should bring their own watercolor supplies to class, including the following: watercolors, brushes, 140# cold press watercolor paper, palette, and anything else you prefer to use. Water containers, blow dryers, and paper towels will be provided.
March 31 - May 5 | Tuesdays, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Nancy Metz | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $150beginning watercolor: the very basics
A great way to start your watercolor journey! This course is designed specifically as an introduction for the very beginning student, offering the most basic elements of watercolor painting. Included are how to put paint onto paper, mixing colors, values, and brushwork. Students will be asked to work on projects outside the classroom. In class, the students share their artwork and learn to improve through encouragement, gentle critique and advice.
SUPPLIES: For the first class, students should bring any brushes and watercolors they have on hand. Please do not purchase supplies prior to the first class. At the first class, the instructor will provide a complete list of supplies needed for the remaining classes, which will be available for purchase on site at Bloomington Fine Art Supply.
May 7 - May 28 | Thursdays, 1:30pm-4:00pm
Jeanne Ellen Dutton | Bloomington Fine Art Supply | $95portrait drawing intensive: drawing from a live model (5-day Workshop)
Learn to draw the portrait from a live model in this focused one-week studio intensive. Through guided demonstrations and extended studio practice, students will learn a clear, step-by-step approach used by traditional artists to achieve likeness through expressive portraiture.
Each day begins with a short demonstration introducing key concepts such as proportion, structure, and the organization of light and shadow. Students then spend the majority of the session drawing directly from a live model, receiving individualized guidance and feedback from the instructor.
Over the week, participants will develop a sustained portrait, progressing from a simple block-in to refined forms and values. The class concludes with a group critique where students reflect on their work, discuss challenges, and identify strategies for continued improvement. Students will leave the course with a completed portrait and a repeatable process for approaching longer studies from life.
Note: This course is open to adult learners of all experience levels who want to strengthen their observational skills and gain confidence in portrait drawing through a supportive studio environment.
Supplies: Students should choose one drawing medium to work with for the duration of the course, charcoal or graphite pencil. See registration page for supplies lists.May 11 - May 15 | Monday - Friday, 1:30pm-5:00pm
Rebecca Woodward | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $175
Humanities & Lifestyle
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Lemon tart
Students will make and take home a classic tarte au citron, perfect for the spring holidays! We will cover the techniques to make a basic tart dough, a tangy lemon curd, and billowy Swiss meringue. There will be an option to make the tart dough gluten-free. The added benefit to learning how to make a lemon tart is that the components can all be utilized in other desserts! This course includes both demo and hands-on components that you will learn in Ivy Tech’s professional kitchens.
This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
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- All supplies provided, including supplementary food available during class. Students will receive copies of the recipes, as well as any remaining food to take home. Please bring containers to take home any leftovers.
- We will do our best to accommodate dietary/allergy restrictions, though please be aware of the class details and potential limitations of ingredient substitution.
March 28 | Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Kristy Nicola | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $90challah
In this class, students will make and take home a 10” - 12” simple braided loaf. During fermentation/proofing time, we will discuss recipes for leftover challah, students will make orange marmalade, and we will collectively make Challah French Toast. This course includes both demo and hands-on components that you will learn in Ivy Tech’s professional kitchens!
YOUTH ELIGIBILITY: This class is open to adults, as well as youth participants ages 12+ who plan to attend with an authorized adult who is also registered and participating.
This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
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- All supplies provided, including supplementary food available during class. Students will receive copies of the recipes, as well as any remaining food to take home. Please bring containers to take home any leftovers.
- We will do our best to accommodate dietary/allergy restrictions, though please be aware of the class details and potential limitations of ingredient substitution.
April 4 | Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Stacy Strand | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $90crusty bread
Students will learn how to make a classic loaf of crusty bread that can be made in an afternoon! We will pair this with a vegetarian soup that we will make in class. Soup and crusty bread recipes will be perfect to take home to use on a chilly spring day! This course includes both demo and hands-on components that you will learn in Ivy Tech’s professional kitchens.
This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
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- All supplies provided, including supplementary food available during class. Students will receive copies of the recipes, as well as any remaining food to take home. Please bring containers to take home any leftovers.
- We will do our best to accommodate dietary/allergy restrictions, though please be aware of the class details and potential limitations of ingredient substitution.
April 18 | Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Kristy Nicola | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $90Strawberry rhubarb pavlova
We will make an elegant, light, baked meringue, topped with a strawberry-rhubarb compote and whipped cream. You will learn how to whip and bake a crispy base with a soft, lush center. While it is baking we will cook a sweet-tart strawberry-rhubarb topping and whip up a stabilized, lightly sweetened Cream Chantilly. This is a great dessert to enjoy the fruits of spring, but can be used as a base for many other toppings. This course includes both demo and hands-on components that you will learn in Ivy Tech’s professional kitchens.
This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
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- All supplies provided, including supplementary food available during class. Students will receive copies of the recipes, as well as any remaining food to take home. Please bring containers to take home any leftovers.
- We will do our best to accommodate dietary/allergy restrictions, though please be aware of the class details and potential limitations of ingredient substitution.
May 2 | Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Kristy Nicola | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $90fermented beverages
Explore the world of fermented beverages in this hands-on class focused on the science and craft of naturally fermented drinks. We’ll cover the basics of how fermentation works, the role of yeast and bacteria, and how simple ingredients transform into complex, flavorful beverages.
Participants will learn how to make their own fermented drinks at home, with guidance on techniques, safety, and troubleshooting. We’ll also sample a variety of fermented beverages to experience the range of flavors fermentation can create.
Perfect for beginners and the curious, this class offers an approachable introduction to crafting your own probiotic-rich and naturally fizzy drinks. Everyone will leave with a kombucha scoby!
This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
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- All supplies and any recipes used in class will be provided.
- We will do our best to accommodate dietary/allergy restrictions, though please be aware of the class details and potential limitations of ingredient substitution.
May 7 | Thursday, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Lou Barnhart | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $40 -
the magician's dream
Learn basic sleight of hand and the historical, psychological, mechanical, and manipulative dynamics of theatrical magic. Entertain family and friends. Fool yourself and gain an abiding appreciation of this secretive art and esoteric craft from lifelong practitioner Tom Hastings, a retired high school teacher. Hastings has been performing magic for more than 60 years and teaching at Ivy Tech since 2014; he also works at Denny's Magic Showroom in Nashville, Indiana.
NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.
SUPPLIES: A supply kit will be provided, which includes two decks of Bicycle cards and an assortment of items from Denny's Magic & Fun Shop!
April 2 - May 7 | Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Tom Hastings | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $95 -
introduction to grant writing
In this 6-week course, you'll learn the fundamentals of grant writing from searching for funding opportunities to crafting a compelling grant. You'll also develop a better understanding of different funding sources that may be available to you and how to find the best fit for your project. This course is open to true beginners with no grant writing experience or those who would like to revisit the fundamentals to hone their grant writing skills.
April 14 - May 19 | Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Ashlynne Bender| StoneGate Arts & Education Center, Bedford, IN | $90social media marketing & branding [Zoom or in-person]
Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner, or have a general interest in marketing? This class will provide an introduction to social media marketing and branding by explaining various social media platforms, data analytics, and brand identity that will set you apart and prepare you for success! This course can help prepare you for the launch of a business, a rebrand, a new marketing campaign, and/or how to maximize your impact on social media! During this course, you will also be guided and assisted in building your own social media campaign idea and goals, which you will present at the end of the class.
Zoom Accessibility: This class will be held in-person at StoneGate Arts & Education Center and will also be accessible via Zoom. Information to join via Zoom will be sent along with schedule reminders and location details for in-person participants a few days before the first class meeting.
NOTE: Though not required, it is helpful to have your own laptop or smartphone/tablet to follow along with some of our activities during class, though having computer access outside of class is sufficient for full participation. Additionally, we will be using Canva in this class, so if you don't already have a Canva Pro subscription, we recommend starting a 30-day free trial (available here) to use for the duration of class, though Canva Free (available here) is sufficient, as well.
April 16 - May 7| Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Ashlynne Bender| StoneGate Arts & Education Center, Bedford, IN or Zoom | $65 -
Chair yoga & meditation [Zoom]
Come experience the many benefits of yoga: improve your flexibility, strengthen your muscles, refine your breathing technique, cultivate ease in your joints, reduce stress, and improve your sleep! And you can do all of this while seated! Each class will work toward these benefits and include a meditation exercise. This class is perfect for students looking for a gentle yoga option, those new to yoga, and anyone who might have limited mobility. No previous experience is necessary. If you are interested in this class but have concerns about beginning a yoga practice, please consult a doctor.
April 28 - June 9 | Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Patricia Pauly | Zoom | $75June 16 - July 28 | Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Patricia Pauly | Zoom | $75 -
homesteading: ruminants, sheep, goats, & cows
Ruminants, sheep, goats, and cows are the focus of this 5-week class geared toward the small farming operation. Learn from lifetime farmer Bill Pursell about the different breeds of dairy, meat, and fiber producing animals; housing, disease and predator control; pasture management; and feeds and feeding. Bill also brings his extensive experience to bear on the business-related side of farming, examining marketing, basic management, record keeping, and legislative issues.
Note: This class will be held in-person at the Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus in a Learn Anywhere classroom that also accommodates live instruction for those who wish to attend virtually. All students will have the opportunity to participate and may attend either in-person or virtually via Zoom for most class sessions.
Household Discount: Registered students may sign up one additional member of their household to attend this class at no cost. If you plan to have someone attend with you, please make sure they are added as a member to your household profile on our registration website.
April 2 - April 30 | Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Bill Pursell | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $95spring foraging
Join local forager Lou Barnhart for a seasonal workshop on everything wild and edible in Indiana, and discover the abundance growing all around you. As the landscape comes back to life, we’ll learn how to identify common edible plants, understand their uses, and harvest them responsibly.
This class will cover basic plant identification, foraging ethics, and safety, along with tips for incorporating wild foods into your kitchen. Together, we’ll explore the flavors of spring and build a deeper connection to the natural world.
April 24 | Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Lou Barnhart | Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus | $25