PRESCHOOL, YOUTH and TEEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(alphabetical order)     Registration Form

Architecture Dream
Liz Fincun    Ages 11 and up
Wednesday     4 - 6 pm    $120 nonmember/ $108 member

This class will focus on designing and building the students’ personalized
"dream" buildings. We will be talking about and drafting floor plans and
eventually building our creations with balsa wood. All supplies are included;
just bring your ideas!!

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Beaded Jewelry Design for the Young Artist
Kim Mettee    Ages 8 and up
Wednesday    3:30 - 5:30 pm    $108 nonmember/$97 member
Thursday        3:30 - 5:30 pm    $108 nonmember/$97 member

This class is for beginners and students with previous beading experience.
The lessons will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge
and skill level in the art of beaded jewelry design. Students will be encouraged
to experiment and develop their ideas by utilizing the eclectic array of raw materials
provided. Have fun learning and creating something unique and personalized.
All materials provided.

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Charcoal & Pastel Two Week Mini-Class!
Liz Fincun     Ages 12 and Up
Tuesday           4 - 5:45 pm          $32 nonmember / $29 nonmember

2 Weeks- May 14, 21.
Come and enjoy this two day studio session designed especially for students 12 and up who are interested in becoming more adept with the amazing mediums of charcoal and pastel. Bring in a personal item you would like to take your inspiration from, it can even be your shoe! Focus on perspective, technique, and skill development. Expect to end the day elbow deep in your chosen medium!

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Crazy, Mixed Up Art for Preschoolers
Kathy Vencl    Ages 3 - 4
Wednesday     10 - 11 am     $36 nonmember /$32 member

4 weeks- April 17, 24; May 1,8.
Bring your favorite adult and discover, explore, and experience the
wonderful world of art. This class will experiment with different mediums
and create two- and three-dimensional masterpieces. Bring an art shirt.

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Drawing and Painting
Emily English    Ages 6 - 9 (5 if in kindergarten)
Wednesday    4 - 5:30 pm     $81 nonmember/$73 member

Let’s look at the basics of art including: color, design and composition.
We will draw from life and from our imaginations. Each week we will learn
a new skill or technique and apply it to our artwork. Don’t be shy…
all abilities welcome!

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Drawing and Painting
Kathy Vencl     Ages 9 - 12
Tuesday     4 - 5:45 pm     $63 nonmember/$57 member

4 weeks- April 16, 23, 30; May 7.
This class will focus on the traditional studies of art including color,
design, and composition in new and exciting ways. Students will
learn to use their “artist’s eye” to draw in an age appropriate manner.
Projects will be structured by what they have learned and include both
traditional and creative products. Students are encouraged to explore
their own personal style. All abilities welcome!

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Fashion Design/Sewing
Liz Fincun     Ages 11 and up
Thursday    4 - 5:45 pm     $95 nonmember/ $86 member

This class will focus on sewing elements and procedures. Students will
design their own simple sewing project (e.g. purse, skirt, hat) as well as
sew it together. Students will be provided with materials needed for practice
sewing exercises. Students will need to provide materials and thread
for final project. Please bring your own sewing machine! We have two machines to lend to those in need-- first-come, first-served.

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Mixed Media
Kathy Vencl      Ages 8 - 11
Thursday     4 - 5:30 pm     $54 nonmember/$49 member

4 weeks- April 18, 25; May 2, 9.
Come and explore different art materials- paper, painting, drawing and others galore. Bring your imagination and explore!

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Polymer Clay Mini Class
Joan Rusek     Ages 8 to 11
Thursday 4-5:30 pm   $33 nonmember / $30 member

Come and explore the colors, and textures of polymer clay and sculpt beads, figures and other small objects.

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Pottery Mudwumps
 Tracy Shea      Ages 6 - 9
Monday     4:30 - 6 pm     $99 nonmember/$89 member
Thursday   4:30 - 6 pm     $99 nonmember/$89 member

Learn the basics of ceramics including wedging, hand-building, glazing, and try the potter’s wheel. We will make fun and functional art like bowls, mugs, simple sculptures and more. Whether
you are new to the class or come all year, new projects and decorative techniques are introduced regularly. Bring a smock or apron. All skill levels welcome. Materials and tools provided. Wear old clothes!

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Pottery Mudwumps
Joan Rusek      Ages 6 - 9
Saturday    11:30 am - 1 pm    $83 nonmember/ $74 member

5 weeks
Learn the basics of ceramics including wedging, hand-building, glazing, and try the potter’s wheel. We will make fun and functional art like bowls, mugs, simple sculptures and more. Whether you
are new to the class or come all year, new projects and decorative techniques are introduced regularly. Bring a smock or apron. All skill levels welcome. Materials and tools provided. Wear old clothes!

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Pottery Prewumps
Kathy Vencl      Ages 3.5 - 6
Monday        10 - 11 am      $44 nonmember/$40 member
Monday       1 - 2 pm      $44 nonmember/$40 member
Tuesday      1 - 2 pm     $44 nonmember/$40 member

Monday- 4 weeks- April 15, 22, 29; May 6.
Tuesday- 4 weeks- April 16, 23, 30; May 7.
Experiment with clay in the pottery studio for the fun of it. Let’s get our hands
dirty and make some mighty awesome stuff that we will glaze and fire.
We provide an art smock and all the clay you can use. Leave Mom or Dad behind.

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Wild Wheels and Expressive Hands
Joan Rusek      Ages 9 and up
Tuesday      4:30 - 6:30 pm       $132 nonmember/$119 member
Saturday              9 - 11 am       $110 nonmember/$99 member (5 weeks)

Learn wheel-thrown pottery and advanced hand-building techniques
to create your own dinnerware-safe pottery, gifts, and decorative 
sculpture from a local award-winning potter. All skill levels are welcome.
Materials and tools are provided. Wear old clothes.

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