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Youth Art Classes winter 2008/2009


PRESCHOOL HOMESCHOOL
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KIDS & FAMILY FUN CUSTOM CLASSES
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KIDS &FAMILY FUN

Classes are discounted for WBCA members. It pays to become a WBCA member!

REGISTER EARLY
Class capacity is limited and classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration helps us reduce class cancellations. Late registrations will be taken if space permits - it never hurts to call us. Confirmations are not sent to students. If a class must be canceled, a full refund will be issued. Register here.

 

WatercolorFREE class
Heidi Nelson
Come and spend an afternoon learning to paint a simple lake scene or flowers with your whole family and take home some keepsake paintings to remind you of the day. Watercolor is fun for all age levels!
Class ID: J708
Date/Time: Sunday, November 16, 1:30-4:30 PM
Age/ Level: All Ages, All Levels, Under age 7 must be accompanied by a parent.
Tuition: FREE
Location: WBCA

 

Holiday Winter Scene Greeting Cards
Chriscell Rudolph
In this holiday watercolor class we’ll create our own winter scene and create fun holiday cards you can send to your family, friends or use for decorations. Students will participate in fun watercolor brushstroke techniques, color mixing, object interpretation and other traditional and non-traditional processes as they apply to watercolor!
Class ID: O705
Date/Time: Saturday, December 13, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Age/Level: Adults, Children, 6+
Tuition: $16 Member/$20 Non-Member per parent/child
Material Fee: $8 payable to instructor, includes paint set to keep.
Location: WBCA

 

Painting Classes For Parents (parent/child)
Kyle Frederickson and Chris Winn
This is an art class for the whole family, beginning painting for adults and art projects for children. We start with a family project, and then break into separate adult and children's groups. Painting techniques, layout, composition, color will be discussed with adults to get started painting,
and children will be doing a variety of kid’s art projects. Great chance to take an art class without needing a sitter.
Class ID: O701
Date/Time: Thursday, December 11, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Class ID: O702
Date/Time: Thursday, January 8, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Class ID: O703
Date/Time: Thursday, January 15, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Age/Level: Adults, Children, 6+
Tuition: $16 Member/$20 Non-Member per parent/child
Location: WBCA

 

Paint It—Sign It—Frame It!
Chriscell Rudolph
This class will help you to learn and experiment with real artist’s materials. We will cover brush handling, color mixing, and color theory and composition development as we paint in various styles including abstract, landscape, and mixed media. Individual demonstrations on different subjects and special techniques will be given as desired. At the end of the session you will have at least one matted and framed piece to keep.
Class ID: O704
Date/Time: Saturday, January 10, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Age/Level: Adults, Children, 4-6 must be accompanied by parent
Tuition: $20 Member/$25 Non-Member per parent/child
Material Fee: $8.00 Payable to instructor, fee includes a paint set to keep
Location: WBCA

 

Create A Play: The Circus BerserkusSteppingStone Theatre
SteppingStone Theatre
Everything’s running amuck at the circus! The lions are taming the animal tamers, the aerialist is afraid of heights, and the elephants simply refuse to stand on one leg? Can someone help to put things right? Working closely with a SteppingStone Artist, students will create a short play to perform for friends and family at the end of the class, complete with costume and backdrop which they will make in class. Students will empower themselves as they learn to create characters through improvisation and frozen pictures. The class will focus on building an ensemble as students learn what it takes to put on a show. Bring any costumes from home; although, there will also be an opportunity to make costumes in class.
Class ID: O706
Date/Time: Monday, January 19, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Age/Level: Adults, Children, 6+
Tuition: $50 Member/$63 Non-Member
Location: WBCA GYM

 

Acrylic and Collage Techniques
Jennifer LaCasse
Collaging is a great way to express ideas and create interesting imagery. This class combines aspects of acrylic painting and mixed-media. We will experiment with texture mediums, gel transfers, paper and found object collage, stamping and painting techniques. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring interesting objects to incorporate into your collage (photographs, postage stamps, feathers, etc.).
Class ID: O721
Date/Time: Sunday, January 25, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Age/Level: All Ages, All Ages, All Levels, Under 7 must be accompanied by a parent.
Tuition: Members FREE /$20 Non-Member (advance registration required)
Location: WBCA

 

Build A Giant Snowball
Aki Shibata
In this eco-art class students will make a bigger and cooler snowball that will be painted. This class will have Andy Goldsworthy style sculptural elements. This class will depend on the weather and amount of snow.
Class ID: O722
Date/Time: Sunday, February 22, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Age/Level: All Ages, All Ages, All Levels,
Under 7 must be accompanied by a parent
Tuition: Members FREE/$20 Non-Member (advance registration required)
Location: Tamarack Nature Center

 

This Sunday afternoon series of classes with instructor Cassandra Monson are for the entire family to take together! Come one come all to create, build and make art! Pay for the first child, half price for the second and adults are free— just pay the material fees directly to Cassandra. Classes can also be taken by children 7+ without their parents.

Mask Making Magic
Cassandra Monson
In this family fun class, family members will take turns building masks on their faces. This process uses plaster strips placed on the face – so the end product is a replica of your actual face! We will paint and decorate the masks once we have built the base.
Class ID: J705
Date/Time: Sunday, December 7, 1:30-4:30 PM
Age/Level: All Ages, All Levels,
Under 7 must be accompanied by a parent
Tuition: $24 Member/$30 Non-Member, 1st child
Material fee: $6.00 per person, pay to instructor
Location: WBCA

 

Handmade Holiday Gifts
Cassandra Monson
Make your own holiday gifts! In just a few short hours you will learn how to make drawing magnets, original ornaments, beautiful cards and much, much more...
Class ID: O707
Date/Time: Sunday, December 14, 1:30-4:30 PM
Age/Level: All Ages, All Levels, Under 7 must be accompanied by a parent
Tuition: $24 Member/$30 Non-Member, 1st child
Material fee: $3.00 per person, pay to instructor
Location: WBCA

 

Draw your Household Animals!
Cassandra Monson
Bring in a picture of your cat, dog, rat, snake, horse or gerbil and I’ll teach you how to make a magnificent masterpiece drawing or painting of your own pet! This would also make a great gift for a friend with a pet.
Class ID: O708
Date/Time: Sunday, January 4, 1:30-4:30 PM
Age/Level: All Ages, All Levels, Under 7 must be accompanied by a parent
Tuition: $24 Member/$30 Non-Member, 1st child
Material fee: $3.00 per person, pay to instructor
Location: WBCA

 

Medieval Mosaic Design
Cassandra Monson
Learn the basics of mosaic design. We’ll use cut pieces of paper (including shiny gold paper!) and glue them down to create colorful masterpieces just like in the castles and cathedrals of Europe!
Class ID: O709
Date/Time: Sunday, January 11, 1:30-4:30 PM
Age/Level: All Ages, All Levels, Under 7 must be accompanied by a parent
Tuition: $24 Member/$30 Non-Member, 1st child
Material fee: $3.00 per person, pay to instructor
Location: WBCA

 

Medieval Mini Castles
Cassandra Monson
Stone, brick, draw bridges, towers, moats... Imagine your very own castle, how would you design it? In this class we will build mini castles – they will be great fun to play with!
Class ID: O710
Date/Time: Sunday, February 1, 1:30-4:30 PM
Age/Level: All Ages, All Levels, Under 7 must be accompanied by a parent
Tuition: $24 Member/$30 Non-Member, 1st child
Material fee: $3.00 per person, pay to instructor
Location: WBCA

 

Handmade Valentines Cards
Cassandra Monson
Through the creative process of printmaking you’ll make a set of original cards or postcards you can share with your loved ones! It is truly a gift to receive a handmade card.
Class ID: O711
Date/Time: Sunday, February 8, 1:30-4:30 PM
Age/Level: All Ages, All Levels, Under 7 must be accompanied by a parent
Tuition: $24 Member/$30 Non-Member, 1st child
Material fee: $3.00 per person, pay to instructor
Location: WBCA

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in the White Bear area by providing arts experiences for children, adults, and families.


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