2008 Summer Art Classes
Studio Art Classes
at the
West Nebraska
Arts Center
for Adults and Youth
call the wnac office to register: 308-632-2226
don't delay - class sizes are limited
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Printmaking:
drypoint on plexi workshop
Date: May 16: 6-8pm, May 17: 11am-4pm
(one workshop over 2 days)
Ages: Adults
Class size: 2 min. 16 max.
Description: Participants will learn drypoint printmaking techniques while producing a series of hand pulled prints using an etching press.
Instructor: Mason Burbach
Fee: $30., $20. WNAC Members
Drawing
Date: June 2 - 6
Time: 9 - 10am
Ages: Students entering Grades 3-6.
Class size: 4 min., 10 max.
Description: Students will explore the basic elements of drawing: line, shape, texture, color, value and space through fun projects. We will learn about shapes and shading; learn how to look at things as an artist and draw what you see more accurately; and more.
Instructor: Tiffany Shank
Fee: $35., $25. WNAC Members
Pastel
Date: June 2 - 6
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Ages: Students entering Grades 3-6.
Class size: 3 min., 10 max.
Description: We will be working with different pastel techniques through the use of fun projects. We will be learning how to shade, blend, and application. This class will be good experience for anyone whether you are a beginner or expert.
Instructor: Tiffany Shank
Fee: $50., $40. WNAC Members
Art Sampler
Date: June 2 - 6
Time: 1 - 2:15pm
Ages: Students entering Grades 1-2.
Class size: 3 min., 8 max.
Description: Students will sample a variety of art media each day to produce an exciting final project!
Instructor: Kathleen Cox
Fee: $40., $30. WNAC Members
Haiku – Word Pictures
and Illustrating
Date: June 9 - 12
Time: 10 - 11:30am
Ages: Students entering Grades 4 - 6.
Class size: 4 min. 8 max.
Description: Haiku is a short, descriptive poem written in a form taken from the Japanese culture. The 3 line poem forms word pictures. Each day students will illustrate their poem with watercolor paintings.
Instructor: Jo Haslow
Fee: $40., $30. WNAC Members
A Way of Being
With Clay
Date: June 16 - 19, and 23 – 26
(two week class)
Time: 10 - 11:15am
Ages: Students entering Grades 2-4.
Class size: 4 min. 8 max.
Description: Students will learn the basic techniques of hand building including pinch, coil, and slab methods. They will also learn to combine methods to create various forms such as creatures, toad forts, castles, and lidded boxes. A selection of their work will be bisque fired.
Instructor: Christie Shaver
Fee: $85., $75. WNAC Members
Sketch It
Date: June 30 – July 2
Time: 4-6pm
Ages: Adults
Class size: 4 min., 8 max.
Description: Explore the value of thumbnail sketches, value sketches, journal sketches and color sketches before you paint. Participants develop their own sketching plan and learn to transfer sketches to paintings. Participants may do some outdoor sketching.
**Please supply your own sketch pad (no larger than 8”x10”) and graphite pencils.
Instructor: Jo Haslow
Fee: $20., $15. members
Creative Writing
for Kids
Date: July 16
Time: 1-3pm
Ages: Students entering Grades 4 – 6.
Class size: 2 min. 8 max.
Description: Students will learn creative exercises to enhance writing abilities and stretch their imaginations.
Instructor: Joann Keder
Fee: $20., $15. WNAC Members
Knitter’s Kamp
Date: July 18
Time: 10am – 4pm
Ages: 8 and up
Class size: 4 min., 8 max.
Description: This one day workshop is where kids get started on a lifetime of knitting fun! In just one day they will learn to cast-on, knit, purl, and bind off. If they already know the basics, they will have the opportunity to take their knitting to the next level and meet other kids who love to knit. We will liven things up with knitting related games and activities that teach as well as entertain. They will need to bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn – or supplies can be purchased the day of the class.
Instructor: Donna Thompson
Fee: $30., $20. WNAC Members
Knitting
workshop
Date: July 19
Time: 10am – 4pm
Ages: Adults
Class size: 4 min., 8 max.
Description: This is a day not to be missed! Wether you are an absolute beginner, a long-time knitter, or somewhere in between, this workshop has something for everyone! You can become a knitter in just one class! There will also be lots of tips, techniques, and project ideas to inspire you and spark your creativity. Bring a pair of needles and a yarn/fiber you are excited about and we’ll take it from there!
Instructor: Donna Thompson
Fee: $30., $20. WNAC Members
Master Class
for Woodwinds
(more info coming soon)
Date: August 5
Time: tba
Location: tba
Ages: 8th grade and up
Class size: tba
Description: Students will learn advanced technique for woodwind instruments from a professional musician.
Instructor: Elise Carter
Fee: tba
