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Classes
Registration is available online, by mail (downloadable
registration form), by phone or in person at The Center,
2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen
Monday -Thursday, 9am-8pm; Friday, 9am-5pm
804-261-ARTS (2787)
Summer 2008 Classes for
Children
and Teens!
Classes for Children
Ceramics
NEW! Getting
Our Hands Dirty -
Ceramics for Mommy and Me (and Daddy too!)
(ages
5+)
Instructor: Jane Hendley
This fun,
hands-on workshop for children and their parents allows you
to get your hands dirty and learn how to create what’s in
your imagination. Guided by the instructor, you’ll play with
clay using basic handbuilding techniques. Participants will
complete a unique project that will be fired and can be
picked up the following week.
Summer
Session
Saturday, August 9
10am-12pm
Cost: $20
for Parent and Child, $5 for each additional parent or
child;
plus $35 materials fee parent & child; $10 for each
additional parent or child.
Online registration not available for this class. Please
call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to register or use the
downloadable registration form at the bottom of this
page.
Clay Basics for Kids (ages 6-8)
Instructor: Jane Hendley
Encourage creative play as children learn fundamental pottery
techniques while having FUN! Students will learn how to pinch, coil, slab
and model clay. Typical projects include creating animal sculptures,
fashioning and decorating cups or bowls, and creating real or imaginary
tools.
Summer
Session (ages 6-8)
Mondays, July 7-August 25
4:30-6pm
Cost: $95, plus $35 materials fee
To register, call 804-261-ARTS (2787). A $10 last minute
registration fee will apply.
Clay Basics for Kids II (ages 6-12)
Instructor: Jane Hendley
Children will explore exciting and challenging
new projects in this class, building upon skills learned
in Clay Basics for Kids! Students must complete the
beginning class prior to taking this course.
Summer
Session (ages 6-8)
Tuesdays, July 8-August 26
4:30-6pm
Cost: $95, plus $35 materials fee
To register, call 804-261-ARTS (2787). A $10 last minute registration
fee will apply.
Fiber Arts
Summer Workshops (ages 9-12)
Instructor: Cherri
Hankins
Children ages 9-12 years will have fun exploring a
sampling of fiber arts while trying their hand at
different techniques and styles, all while creating
pieces they can use or enjoy wearing! Sign up for
one workshop that interests you, or try them all!
Students who stay for both morning and afternoon
sessions on the same day may lunch with the
instructor.
Tie Dye
Twisting, pleating, banding and stitching are
all techniques explored in this tie-dye class.
Students can bring in 100% cotton items to
tie-die and items will be provided by the
instructor. Tie-die terrific Tees, dye your
dungarees, or pigment your pillowcase. Students
will have the opportunity to explore some dyeing
ideas of their own.
Summer Session
Monday, July 28-Friday, August 1
9am-12pm
Cost: $95, plus $15 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Felting
Felting is the art of making fabric from loose
tufts of carded and teased wool. The class
encompasses the basic techniques of wetfelting
wool into beautiful wall art, wearables, and
cool stuff to jazz-up your room.
Summer Session
Monday, July 28-Friday, August 1
1-4pm
Cost: $95, plus $15 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Tapestry Weaving with a
Twist
Weaving is a big accomplishment for young
people. It involves a step-by-step process to
accomplish a complicated goal. Students will
produce their own simple design, which they will
metamorphose into a vibrant, composition in
fiber. Tapestry techniques include slit
tapestry, interlocking tapestry and rya
knotting.
Summer Session
Monday, August 11-Friday, August 15
9am-12pm
Cost: $95, plus $15 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Getting Stitchy
Stitch it up! Pandas, purses, pillows or patches
would be possible projects. Sewing and
embroidery are the basis of this class.
Translating ideas into finished fiber projects
is the greater goal. Students in the class learn
to transform ideas into workable concepts, then
into works-in-progress, then into
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (treasures)!
Summer Session
Monday, August 11-Friday, August 15
1-4pm
Cost: $95, plus $15 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Jewelry
NEW! Children’s Memory
Wire Bracelet & Necklace
(ages 10-15)
Instructor: Pat Whitlow
This bracelet and necklace set are made from easy-to-use
memory wire. No closures (toggles, etc.) are required. Students will
also be shown examples of other projects they can make using this
simple jewelry making technique.
Summer Session
Friday, July 18
10am-12pm
Cost: $25, plus $8 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
NEW! Children’s Strung
Bracelet (ages 10-15)
Instructor: Pat Whitlow
In this class, learn to use crimp beads and toggle
closures in making this pretty beaded bracelet strung on beading
wire. Once this technique has been learned, you will be able to make
other projects on your own.
Summer Session
Thursday, July 31
10am-12pm
Cost: $25, plus $5 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
NEW! Children’s Strung
Anklet (ages 10-15)
Instructor: Pat Whitlow
This brightly colored anklet will be strung on beading
wire and finished with a lobster claw clasp and crimp beads. Once
learned, this same technique can be used later in making your own
projects.
Summer Session I
Wednesday, August 6
10am-12pm
Cost: $25, plus $5 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Summer Session II
Tuesday, August 12
10am-12pm
Cost: $25, plus $5 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Literary
Words Gone Wild
Instructors: Brian
Rock (author) & John Moerner (illustrator)
(Creative Writing & Illustrating workshop for
children ages 8-12 years)
Young writers can unleash their creative side with this
workshop hosted by author, Brian Rock and illustrator, John
Moerner. Participants will learn several surefire
story-starting techniques including clustering, dictionary
digging, and “the amazing story machine.” Our aspiring
authors will learn how to find great story ideas anytime and
anywhere. They will then learn how to enhance those stories
with illustrations that really bring their characters to
life!
Summer Session
Saturday, August
9
10am-12pm
Cost: $25,
materials list available at registration
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Music
Guitar Lessons (ages 6+)
Instructor: Jacob Thro,
Jacob
Williamson
Beginning and
intermediate students on acoustic, electric or bass guitar.
Classes currently offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursday, Fridays
and Saturdays.
Session
- ongoing
Register anytime
Can take as many
half hour session classes as desired
Cost: $15 per half
hour session
Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to
schedule time
Piano Lessons (ages
5+)
Instructor: Jacob Thro
Develop new musical skills or improve upon what you have already
learned with these individual piano lessons intended for beginning and
intermediate level students.
Intermediate level classical or jazz-improvisational available.
Session - ongoing
Register anytime
Can take as many
half hour session classes as desired
Cost: $20 per half
hour session
Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to
schedule time
NEW! Bass Lessons
(ages 5 +)
Instructor: Andrew Schutte
Learn to play bass! These half-hour individual
lessons are intended for beginning and intermediate level
students and will be structured around individual player’s
needs. Learn any style music or simply learn to read notes
on the staff. Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) for scheduling and
availability. Intermediate level classical or
jazz-improvisational available.
Session
- ongoing
Register anytime
Can take as many
half hour session classes as desired
Cost: $15 per half
hour session
Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to
schedule time
Visual Arts
Junior Kindergarten Drawing (ages 4-5 years)
Instructor: Young Rembrandts
These drawing classes build and strengthen
kindergarten readiness skills with new, fun, age-appropriate pictures
each week. Students will learn to follow instructions, increase their
attention span and ability to stay on task, learn to hold a pencil
correctly and gain fine motor and handwriting skills.
Summer Session
Saturdays,
July 12-August 16
10am-10:45am
Cost: $60
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not i ncur online registration fee)
Cartoon Adventures (ages 6-12)
Instructor: Young Rembrandts
Have you ever wanted to learn to
create wild, imaginative and exciting cartoons? Then this is the
class for you! Young Rembrandts instructors will teach you how to
draw original cartoon characters placed in fun and whacky scenes.
You will learn to draw emotions, expressions and wild and crazy
movements.
Artists’ will learn quick and easy
techniques for making anything they can imagine come to life!
Summer Session
Saturdays,
July 12-August 16
11am-12pm
Cost: $75, plus $5 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Watercolor for Kids (ages 7-12)
Instructor: Roz Berlin
Develop your child’s creative interest and skills in this
fun, relaxed class designed to teach basic watercolor techniques.
Children will experiment with color, simple design & composition,
and with ‘found tools.’ Supplies will be provided, but a list for
the students to build their own material source at home will be
discussed.
Summer Session
Mondays,
July 7-August 25
10-11am
Cost: $90, plus $25 materials fee
To register, call 804-261-ARTS (2787). A $10 last minute
registration fee will apply.
Young Rembrandts
Visual Arts CAMPS for Children
Drawing Camp –
Mysteries of Ancient Egypt (ages 6-12)
Hop on your camel, pack your sunscreen and prepare yourself for a
wild and mysterious trip through Egypt! We will learn about the
Egyptian period, people, cultures and treasures. We will
investigate decorative objects found in treasured tombs including
sarcophagi, hieroglyphics and more. We will learn drawing
techniques and styles to create masterpieces full of artifacts and
Egyptian imagery.
Summer Session
Monday-Thursday,
July 21-July 24
10am-12pm
Cost: $90, plus $10 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Drawing Camp -
Castles, Dragons & Jesters (ages 6-12)
Put on your suit of armor and get ready for some wild drawing
adventures! You will enter the land of medieval times and explore
the majesty of castles, knights, fairy princesses and, of course,
dragons. Students will draw a variety of characters and items
familiar to this time, including: jesters juggling, jousters,
catapults and more. Join us this summer for fun adventures from
this long-ago time.
Summer Session
Monday-Thursday,
August 11-August 14
1-3pm
Cost: $90, plus $10 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Drawing Camp - African Safari
(ages 6-12)
Become your own crocodile hunter and set out on our own Safari
adventure! Artists will explore the exciting land and habitats of
Africa as we learn about and draw a variety of animals that inhabit
this land. Climb aboard your elephant and learn techniques to draw
amazing landscapes of the African jungle. To keep things fun, we
will also explore the African Safari through the exciting technique
of cartooning. Our exploration through Africa allows for a bounty
of adventure and creativity.
Summer Session
Monday-Thursday,
August 18-August 21
5:45pm-7:15pm
Cost: $90, plus $10 materials fee
plus a $10 processing fee for online registration
(Phone in and mailed registration received one week prior to the class
beginning, does not incur online registration fee)
Classes for Teens
Ceramics
Teen Wheel Throwing (ages 13-17)
Instructor: Jane Hendley
Learn how to create basic pottery forms using fundamental
techniques such as centering and throwing a cylinder, in
this class designed especially for teens. Basic pottery
forms, such as a cup, bowl and plate will also be
demonstrated. Emphasis is placed on both function and
aesthetics as teens develop their ceramic skills with their
peers.
Summer
Session
Wednesdays, July 9-August 27
4:30-6pm
Cost: $120, plus $35 materials fee
To register, call 804-261-ARTS (2787). A $10 last
minute registration fee will apply.
Music
Guitar Lessons
Instructor: Jacob Thro, Jacob Williamson
Beginning and
intermediate students on acoustic, electric or bass guitar.
Ongoing.
Session
- ongoing
Register anytime
Can take as many
half hour session classes as desired
Cost: $15 per half
hour session
Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to
schedule time
Piano Lessons
Instructor: Jacob Thro
Develop new musical skills or improve upon what you have already
learned with these individual piano lessons intended for beginning and
intermediate level students.
Intermediate level classical or jazz-improvisational available.
Session
- ongoing
Register anytime
Can take as many
half hour session classes as desired
Cost: $20 per half
hour session
Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to
schedule time
NEW! Bass Lessons
Instructor: Andrew Schutte
Learn to play bass! These half-hour individual
lessons are intended for beginning and intermediate level
students and will be structured around individual player’s
needs. Learn any style music or simply learn to read notes
on the staff. Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) for scheduling and
availability. Intermediate level classical or
jazz-improvisational available.
Session
- ongoing
Register anytime
Can take as many
half hour session classes as desired
Cost: $15 per half
hour session
Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to
schedule time
Fiddle Lessons
Instructor: Jacob
Williamson
Learn to play the fiddle! Individual half hour lessons are
available for beginner and intermediate level students.
Focus on bluegrass and old style music.
Classes are
ongoing - register anytime
Can take as many
half hour session classes as desired
Cost: $15 per half
hour session
Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to
schedule time
Mandolin Lessons
Instructor: Jacob
Williamson
Learn to play the mandolin in these half hour
individual lessons available for beginner to advanced level
students in all styles from jazz and swing to blues and the
old timey sound! Focus on bluegrass and old style music.
Classes are
ongoing - register anytime
Can take as many
half hour session classes as desired
Cost: $15 per half
hour session
Call 804-261-ARTS (2787) to
schedule time
Visual Arts
 NEW! Building A Collage (ages 15+)
Instructor: Ichshe Sandler
Creating a collage is fun and simple! Learn cutting
techniques, use of space and color, and how to create optical illusion
within your work. Starting with a large coffee table book you choose
based on your interests, participants will create a finished piece ready
to frame and hang on your wall. Students will also create smaller
collages perfect for personal note cards to send to family & friends.
Summer Session
Thursdays, July
10-August 28
1-3pm
Cost: $100, materials list provided at
time of registration
To
register, call 804-261-ARTS (2787). A $10 last minute registration
fee will apply.
Watercolor for Teens (ages 13-17) (NOTE: New
Hours)
Instructor: Roz
Berlin
Explore the basic techniques of painting with watercolors
in this class designed especially for teens. Beginning with
discussion of supplies and tools, mixing colors and color theory,
you will be introduced to basic design and composition. Discover
your individual creative style while developing more confidence in
this medium in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Supplies will be provided,
but a list for the student to build their own material source at
home will be discussed.
Summer Session
Mondays,
July 7-August 25
6-9pm
Cost: $170, plus $20 materials fee
To
register, call 804-261-ARTS (2787). A $10 last minute
registration fee will apply.
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