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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 1-5
with Jessie Hall
6 weeks beginning Sept 16
5:15-6 p.m. p.m.
$70 class fee, $20 materials fee
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Students will learn all about working with clay, clay tools, glazes, and handbuilding techniques — all while creating amazing sculptures!
Mom & Me Art
for ages 2-5 & adults
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
session 1: 4 weeks beginning Sept 16
session 2: 4 weeks beginning Nov 4
11-11:30 a.m.
$25 class fee, $8 materials fee
(adults attend free)
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Little ones will have fun while the developing the fine and gross motor skills essential for starting school. Children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian at all classes. Adults attend free. Dress for a mess!
Principles of Art for Homeschoolers
for grades 1 & up
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
6 weeks beginning Sept 17
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Learn basic art concepts such as color theory, drawing, painting, & mixed media. Students will study examples from art history and develop an expanded visual vocabulary, learning about art techniques and materials used in a traditional classroom setting.
Masters of Art for Homeschoolers
for grades 1 & up
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
6 weeks beginning Nov 5
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$48 class fee, $10 materials fee
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This class will focus on an artist, explore their history and body of work, and create art inspired by them —with a holiday twist!
Painting with Oil Pastels for Kids
for grades 1 & up
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
6 weeks beginning Sept 17
5-6 p.m
$48 class fee, $12 materials fee
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Create a different project each weeks while learning about the medium of oil pastels.
Illustrator Art
for grades K & up
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
6 weeks beginning Nov 5
5-6 p.m.
$48 class fee, $8 materials fee
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Learn to create art in the style of a different illustrator each week, using different mediums and skills.
Homeschool Clay
for grades 1-5
with Rebecca Stowell
6 weeks beginning Oct 4
10-11 a.m.
$64 class fee, $15 materials fee
max of 6 students
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Study ceramics from around the globe and learn hand-building basics, glazing, clay tools, and techniques. You’ll study the hand-building techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab building — the foundations to making just about anything from clay. We’ll make Puerto Rican Vejigante masks and Mexican figures of Teotihuacan.
Fridays are for Tots
for ages 3-5
Session 1: 5 weeks beginning Sept 20
Session 2: 5 weeks beginning Nov 8
1 class: $30
2 classes: $56
3 classes: $78
$5 materials fee
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You can register online when signing up for all 3 classes; to register for 1 or 2 classes, call (440) 964-3396.
Preschool Music
10-10:30 a.m.
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.
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.
This class focuses on using movement and imagination, and working with others. We will create and tell stories as we explore the world of acting.
No visual arts classes for kids currently scheduled on this day.
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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.
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