kentuck's kids studios
instructed by molly nelko
Let your little artists play, explore, and discover all the arts have to offer in Kentuck's Kids Studios! Designed for ages 2-5, these Thursday morning classes introduce new activities every week and follow the state of Alabama’s visual arts education standards.
Artists will learn about: (the topics vary by week; this list is not comprehensive)
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Acrylic and watercolor painting
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Drawing
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Printmaking
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Collage
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Collaborative projects
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Sensory-focused projects, including music
Lifelong skills we’re building:
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Creative problem solving
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Coordination and spatial skills
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Self-confidence
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Attention span
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Self-expression
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Collaboration and communication
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Emotional regulation skills
let's learn together
Age Range: 2-5
Dates: Thursdays
​Times: 10-11 AM
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May 2026:
May 7: Colors
May 14: Building
May 21: Music
May 28: light and shadow
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June 2026:
June 4: Printmaking
June 11: Process Art
June 18: Water and Paint play
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Location: Studio 2 at Kentuck Art Center in Northport. (look for the teal double doors in the courtyard)
Tuition: $15, all supplies included​
Secure your spot in the class today!
This class is limited to participants ages 2-5.
There is a maximum of 8.
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Please email Molly Nelko, Program Manager, at mnelko@kentuck.org with any questions. Kentuck workshops are non-refundable after the registration closes. If you would like to cancel before the deadline passes, please email mnelko@kentuck.org or call 205-758-1257. If the class does not meet the minimum by the registration deadline and the workshop is cancelled, all participants will be refunded their registration fees.
meet the instructor: molly nelko
Molly Nelko is Kentuck Art Center’s Arts Education Manager. A native of Mobile, Alabama, she graduated magna cum laude from Spring Hill College with a BA in Fine Art, with a focus on oil painting and printmaking. Molly is an experienced teaching artist who has led classes at Kentuck for over four years, contributing significantly to the growth of Kentuck’s year-round programming.
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Her work has been exhibited from Portland, Oregon to Hilton Head, South Carolina, and she works in a variety of media including encaustic, tessellations, and ink wash. Molly lives in Tuscaloosa with her husband, three children, and their cat, Quill.
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These workshops are funded in part by a grant from South Arts, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.