Painting Workshop
Spring Paint Along (Grades 3-6) ~ 1 day
Sunday, April 6, 12:30-2:30 pm Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Fee: $25 for Residents or $30 for Non-Residents |
Drawing Skills
Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructor: Megan Jeffery or Kelly Cooney
Fee: $90 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents
Fee: $90 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents
Drawing Skills (Grades K-1) ~ 5 weeks
Wednesdays, May 14-June 11, 4:30-6:00 pm Drawing Skills (Grades K-2) ~ 5 weeks Mondays, May 12-June 16, 4:30-6:00 pm (No class 5/26) Drawing Skills (Grades 1-2) ~ 5 weeks Saturdays, May 10-June 14, 10:15-11:45 am (No class 5/24) Drawing Skills (Grades 1-3) ~ 5 weeks Mondays, May 12-June 16, 4:30-6:00 pm (No class 5/26) Drawing Skills (Grades 3-5) ~ 5 weeks Saturdays, Ma10-June 14, 12:15-1:45 pm (No class 5/24) Drawing Skills (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 weeks Mondays, May 12-June 16, 6:15-7:45 pm (No class 5/26) |
Cartooning
Cartooning (Grades 1-3 or Grades 3-6) ~ 5 weeks
Tuesdays, May 13-June 10, 4:30-6:00 pm (Grades 1-3) Tuesdays, May 13-June 10, 6:15-7:45 pm (Grades 3-6) Join us as we create our own cartoon characters and their worlds! We’ll learn how to add expression and action to these characters, and the importance of TIME in telling their stories! We’ll pay attention to writing and lettering, as we create comic strips and single panel gags! Instructor: Megan Jeffery Fee: $90 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents |
Clay
Clay Play (Grades 2-4) ~ 5 weeks
Wednesdays, May 14-June 11, 4:30-6:00 pm Wednesdays, May 14-June 11, 6:15-7:45 pm Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Fee: $100 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents |
Homeschool Sewing
Homeschool Sewing (Ages 7-17) ~ 5 weeks
Wednesdays, May 7-June 11, 2:45-4:15 pm (No class 5/14) Sewing is a fantastic skill! First you will learn how to design and sew embroidery stitches to create colorful projects before progressing to the machine sewing. Students will learn all about how a machine works, threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Skills begin by tracing simple lines on thick fabric to learn how to sew forward and backwards with accuracy. Projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell Fee: $90 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents |
Painting
Painting Techniques (Grades 4-6) ~ 5 weeks
Tuesdays, May 13-June 10, 4:30-6:00 pm Students will use a variety of water media, such as acrylic and watercolor paint, to create works of art based on foundational principles. Lessons will include color theory, blending, shading and texture as they paint a variety of landscapes and still-life pieces. All levels are welcome. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Kristy Endriss Fee: $100 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents |
Preschool
Preschool Art & Storytime (Ages 3½-5) ~ 5 weeks
Saturdays, May 10-June 14, 9:15-10:15 am (No class 5/24) Saturdays, May 10-June 14, 10:30-11:30 am (No class 5/24) With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney Fee: $60 for Residents or $65 for Non-Residents |
Preschool Artist Study (Ages 3½-5) ~ 5 weeks
Fridays, May 16-June 13, 9:30-10:30 am Fridays, May 16-June 13, 10:45-11:45 am This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O'Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney Fee: $60 for Residents or $65 for Non-Residents |
Sewing
Sew Easy (Grades 4-7) ~ 5 weeks
Wednesdays, May 7-June 11, 4:30-6:00 pm (No class 5/14) Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Kids will learn all about how a machine works, threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Begin machine sewing by tracing simple lines on thick fabric, learning how to sew forward and backwards. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and soft felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, fancy stitches and bling! Projects will include pin cushions, small pillows, LOTS of stuffed animals, bags and more. You’ll be speeding along in no time! Instructor: Christine Jewell Fee: $100 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents |
Storybook Art
Storybook Art (Grades K-1) ~ 5 weeks
Saturdays, May 10-June 14, 9:00-10:00 am (No class 5/24)
Caldecott Award-winning children’s literature will be read aloud each week. Classics that explore how the world works and a child’s place in it will inspire that week’s artwork. These books will include Big Cat, Little Cat, Have You Ever Seen a Flower?, Hot Dog and others. Students will gain experience and build confidence by using a variety of tools and techniques. Activities will include step-by-step drawings and multimedia crafting. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $60 for Residents or $65 for Non-Residents
Saturdays, May 10-June 14, 9:00-10:00 am (No class 5/24)
Caldecott Award-winning children’s literature will be read aloud each week. Classics that explore how the world works and a child’s place in it will inspire that week’s artwork. These books will include Big Cat, Little Cat, Have You Ever Seen a Flower?, Hot Dog and others. Students will gain experience and build confidence by using a variety of tools and techniques. Activities will include step-by-step drawings and multimedia crafting. Instructor: Megan Jeffery
Fee: $60 for Residents or $65 for Non-Residents