The Visual Arts Department encourages creative stimulation and thought while providing an opportunity to experience the joy and satisfaction of creating works of art. A wide variety of visual arts classes and workshops are offered for students of all ages, including pottery, painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, knitting, and more. Individual instruction is available and outreach programming can also be arranged.
There will be an extra $5 fee for visual arts class/workshop registrations made within 24 hrs of the class beginning. Please register as early as possible so instructors can make sure they have enough materials purchased and prepared. Last-minute registration can result in a shortage of materials for students.
Claytivity
for grades 1 and up
with Erica Ledford
6 weeks beginning Mar 16
(no class March 30)
5-5:30pm
class fee $52
materials fee $22
limit of 9 students
Explore the endless possibilities of clay. We will work on handbuilding projects, play with textures, and experiment with different glazing techniques.
limit of 9 students
Mom and Me Art
ages 2-5, adult (adults
attend free)
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
4 weeks beginning Mar 30
11-11:30am
class fee $29
materials fee $10
limit of 6 students
We’ll use different materials to make art: shaving cream, cars, forks, and more. This class is process-based, not project-based. Dress for a mess!
Homeschool Art
for grades 1 and up
Instructor Nancy Nelson-Brotz
6 weeks beginning Mar 31 (no class May 5)
11:30am-12:30pm
class fee $52
materials fee $15
limit of 12 students
We will focus on art appreciation while learning skills, mediums, and basic art concepts. We will explore concepts such as Elements of Art, Principles of Art, and color theory while creating our own interpretation of art from history.
Painting for Elementary Kids
for grades 1-5
Nancy Nelson-Brotz
6 weeks beginning Mar 31
(no class May 5
4:30-5:15pm
class fee $47
materials fee $15
limit of 12 students
Dive into painting! Colorful, messy and fun. We will explore different painting mediums and projects. Each will be something new and creative.
Hand Sewing
for grades 1 and up
with Bonnie Bernato
6 weeks beginning Apr 7
5-5:45pm
class fee $47
materials fee $5
limit of 12 students
An introduction to sewing for kids. They will learn to use a needle and yarn with felt, and will learn a running stitch and a blanket stitch. Each student will then make a small felt heart pillow using a basic pattern and follow with sewing a simple hand puppet from felt.
Art for Middle Schoolers
for grades 6-8
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
6 weeks beginning Mar 31 (no class on May 5)
6:30-7:15pm
class fee $47
materials fee $12
limit of 12 students
Create and work on skills using a variety of mediums. Partially project-led. Students will get to use skills they have and enjoy creating new works of art.
Tasty Tales: Cooking for Homeschoolers
with Kassie Rice
For ages 5-9
Non-homeschoolers also welcome
class fee $48, materials fee $12
6 weeks beginning Jan 15, noon-2 p.m.
limit of 10 students
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Children will learn kitchen safety, life skills, and simple recipes with the help of story books in this 6-week class.
Storybooks for this class:
Stone Soup by Jon J Muth
Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff
This is a Taco by Andrew Cangelose
Fridays are for Tots
for ages 3-5
5 weeks beginning Apr 10
1 class: $32
2 classes: $56
3 classes: $81
$9 materials fee
You can register online when taking all 3 classes; to register for just 1 or 2 classes, call (440) 964-3396.
Preschool Music
10-10:30 a.m.
with Kim Godfrey Warren
As a start to a lifelong love of music, children will sing songs, play musical games, and more as we develop listening, social, and pre-reading skills.
Preschool Art Expression
10:35-11:05 a.m.
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
Children will explore the tools and materials used in making art, learning to make connections between their projects and stories, ideas, and the seasons. We’ll create with paint, paper, scissors, glue, and more, learning about the proper care and use of materials. Dress for a mess!
Preschool Drama
11:10-11:40 a.m.
with Kim Godfrey Warren
This class focuses on using movement and imagination while working with others. We’ll create and tell stories as we explore the world of acting.
Miss Spider’s Tea Party
for ages 6-12
with Becca Stowell
4 weeks beginning May 9 (no class on May 23)
12:15-1p.m.
class fee $42
materials fee $20
We will read Miss Spider’s Tea Party together and spend 3 weeks creating a tea set and glazing it. Then we’ll have a tea party on the last day of class!
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Payment
Payment is expected at the time of registration unless otherwise noted, and can be made by cash, check, or credit card (a $2 service fee will be applied to all payments made by phone). Members receive a discounted rate. Materials fees, model fees, and some other fees are excluded from this discount.
Registration
Registration is required. A minimum number of students is needed to hold a class. When necessary, a class start date may be postponed a week or a class may be cancelled 24 hours prior to the starting time. Classes and lessons are open to all, regardless of race, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. There will be an extra $5 fee for visual arts class/workshop registrations made within 24 hrs of the class beginning. Please register as early as possible so instructors can make sure they have enough materials purchased and prepared. Last-minute registration can result in a shortage of materials for students.
Refund Policy
If a class is cancelled, appropriate refunds will be given. Persons desiring to withdraw from a class, who do so at least 24 hours before the start time of the class, will receive a full refund. If you drop a class after this deadline, but before the second meeting of the class, you will receive a refund for 75% of your tuition. There will be no refunds after the second class meeting
Financial aid is available for eligible students. FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION Rev. 1115 may be downloaded or obtained at the front desk and must be filled out and returned no later than one week prior to the start date of the class.
By registering yourself or your child for a class/workshop/music lesson/or other activity at the arts center, you hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages you or your child may have against the arts center and its employees. The arts center will not be responsible for injuries suffered by you or your child during classes, workshops, or activities sponsored by the arts center. In addition, you also give the arts center and its employees the right to use your or your child’s image with or without you or your child’s name, for purposes such as advertising, publicity, and public presentations.