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Summer Art and Clay Classes at the NWACCC in Fayetteville

April 28, 2008

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The Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center is offering many creative art and clay classes for kids this summer.  The NWACC is located in the Nadine Baum Studios of the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.  Here’s the schedule:

I.  ART CLASSES FOR KIDS

Recycled Sculptures
Ages 10-14, $75, June 9-13, M-F, 9:30-12
Instructor: Alice McKee
Recycling can be an art! In this class we begin with found materials then recreate and combine them into works of art. You’ll be proud of your artistic resourcefulness.

Beautiful music machines
Ages 6-9, $75, June 9-13, M-F, 1:30-4
Instructor: Alice McKee
Take used-a-bit materials & create artwork that makes beautiful music.

Stories in a Quilt
Ages 5-8, $75, June 9-13, M-F,  9:30-12:00
Instructor: Julie Feinstein
Learn about quilts and the way they reflect different cultures. We’ll talk about the meanings of patterns, colors and images. Students will design a small patchwork quilt that represents themselves and their families.

Stories in a Quilt
The Story Quilts of Harriet Powers
Ages 9-12, $75, June 9-13, 1:30-4, M-F
Instructor: Julie Feinstein
Students will read and discuss Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and collaborate on a story quilt based on their interpretation of the story.

Mask Making
Ages 6-9, $75, June 16-20, 9:30-12, M-F
Ages 9-12, $75, June 16-20, 1:30-4, M-F
Instructor: Alice McKee
Alien or animal? Hang it or wear it? Students love inventing creatures and interpreting facial expressions. Creating a mask will make a dramatic difference for participants.

Crazy For Art
Ages 6-9, $75, June 16-20, 9:30-12, M-F
Instructor: Susan Hutchcroft
Students will smear,  draw with sticks, tear cloth, paint around things, get messy, learn and have fun painting, collaging, printing and drawing.

 Painting Up A Storm
Ages 9-12, $75, June 16-20, 1:30-4, M-F
Instructor: Joy Caffrey
Students will paint landscapes or still-lifes depending on the weather. They’ll learn to make observations over and around things and think about what they draw.

Self Portrait
Ages 9-14, $75, July 14-18, 1:30-4, M-F
Instructor: Joy Caffrey
Students create unique works of art that express who they are through the techniques of drawing, painting and collage. Kis will use a variety of fun art-making materials and techniques, exploring and incorporating their reflection through the art-making process.

Drawing What Matters
Ages 8-14, $75, Aug. 4-8, 1:30-4:00, M-F
Instructor: Joy Caffrey
Learn basic drawing skills. Develop confidence and accuracy in drawing. Art making will include discussion and practice of simple observation exercises helping students draw more precisely. Students will create a self portrait montage from objects of their own such as shoes, MP3 players, jewelry, etc.

Printed Art Books
Ages 8-12, $75, July 7-11, 1:30-4, M-F
Instructor: Susan Hutchcroft
Learn about and practice various print processes such as repeatable images, monoprints, rubbings and color enhancements.  Students’ creations will be incorporated into a one-of-a-kind art book.

II.  KIDS CLAY CLASSES
Instructors: Susan Hutchcroft, Trent Tally, Jennifer Pease & Melody DeVere

Let’s fly in the garden
Ages 6-9, $75, June 9-13, 9:30-12, M-F
Ages 9-12, $75, June 23-27, 9:30-12, M-F
Ages 6-9, $75, July 7-11, 1:30-4, M-F
Ages 9-12, $ 75, July 21-25, 9:30-12, M-F
Ages  6-9, $75, Aug 4-8, M-F, 1:30-4
The studio will be abuzz with students creating colorful clay butterflies, wasps & bugs to decorate their gardens and homes. Everyone will get to take a whirl on the wheel.

 Garden Treasures
Ages 9-12, $75, June 16-20, 9:30-12, M-F
Ages 6-9, $75, June 16-20, 1:30-4, M-F
Ages 6-9, $75, July 14-18, 9:30-12, M-F
Ages 9-12, $75, July 14-18, 1:30-4, M-F
Ages 8-10, $75, Aug 4-8, 9:30-12, M-F
Let imaginations soar this summer. Brighten up your garden with a unique bird bath, garden fairies and gnomes. Everyone will get to take a whirl on the wheel.

Treasure Chest Boxes
Ages 6-9, $75, June 23-27, 1:30-4, M-F
Ages 9-12, $75, July 21-25, 1:30-4, M-F
Ages 6-9, $75, July 28-Aug 1, 9:30-12
Ahoy Mates! Make a new treasure chest and fill it with precious treasures. Everyone will get to take a spin on the wheel.

Youth Wheel
Ages 10-16, $75, June 9-13, M-F, 1:30-4
Ages 10-16, $75, July 7-11, M-F, 9:30-12
This class is for beginners and those who have a little experience. Students will learn basic techniques in throwing and design.
Students must be at least 54” tall.

Advanced Youth Wheel
Ages 10-16, $75, July 28-Aug 1, M-F, 1:30-4
This class is for students who are ready to work on pieces with lids, handles and feet.

To register for classes or for more information, please contact the NWACCC:
telephone:  479-927-2491
e-mail:  whereartstakeform@nwaccc.org
website:  www.nwaccc.org

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Summer Camps 

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