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Spiva
Summer Class schedule 2008
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& Prepayment required
First Come, First Served · No refunds unless canceled
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Stuff for kids to
know (and parents too!)
1. Please be on time.
2. Please be sure someone is picking you up when class ends.
3. Leave your cell phone at home.
4. Making art can be messy! Dress accordingly.
CLAY
FOR TOTS - IN MAY!
Saturday, MAY 10, 10–11
a.m.
Pinch Pots: Students pinch and squeeze their
way to making unique clay pots. Students must have previous
experience in a structured classroom. Parents may or may not
stay with child.
Ages: 4 & 5
Cost: $15
Instructor: Cheryl Jenkins
Saturday, MAY 17,
10–11 a.m.
Coil Vessels: Students learn to roll coils
and create interesting clay vessels. Students must have
previous experience in a structured classroom. Parents may
or may not stay w/ child.
Ages: 4 & 5
Cost: $15
Instructor: Cheryl Jenkins
Saturday,
MAY 24, 10–11 a.m.
Slab Building: Students roll out flat slabs
of clay and make 3D sculpture. Students must have previous
experience in a structured classroom. Parents may or may
not stay w/ child.
Ages: 4 & 5
Cost: $15
Instructor: Cheryl Jenkins
Saturday, MAY 31, 10–11a.m.
Painting Clay Project: Students will finish
their projects by painting their dry pots, vessels &
sculptures. Must have previous experience in a structured
classroom. Parents may or may not stay w/ child.
Ages: 4 & 5
Cost: $15
Instructor: Cheryl Jenkins
Tuesday,
June 3, 10- noon
Polaroid Lift & Transfer
Get your summer started with a clever photo class! Lift images
off a Polaroid picture and transfer to any fun surface. Even
a rock can handle this cool technique.
Ages: 10–adult
Cost: $20, includes supplies.
Instructor: Rhona Shand
Tuesday,
June 3, 1–3
p.m.
Beaded Jewelry
Let your personality shine with your original beaded necklace,
bracelet or earrings. Students design and create their own
beaded jewelry.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $20, includes supplies.
Instructor: Kat McCleary
Wednesday,
June 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Focus On Fine Art: Drawing with Confidence
Students dive into drawing by building upon basic skill and
technique. Students will focus on the fine art of drawing
by using drawing tools, step by step technique building, talking
about what makes a good drawing & taking a look at famous
artists’ drawings. Students may bring items for inspiration
but materials and supplies are provided. Bring a sack lunch!
Ages: 10–13
Cost: $50 ·
Instructor: Arlie Templeton
Thursday,
June 5, 10 – noon
Paper Making
Using tiny bits of paper, a blender, and homemade screens
students will create their own one-of-a-kind paper. Once dry,
the paper possibilities are profound!
Ages: all (5 - adult)
Cost: $15, includes supplies.
Instructor: Connie Knudtson
Thursday,
June 5, 1-3 p.m.
Sketchbook Series: Line & Contour
Students focus on the most direct for of drawing...line. Learning
to see the edges of form previously over looked. Bring a 9x12
sketchbook and we’ll provide the rest.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $15
Instructor: Autumn Neuenschwander
Saturday,
June 7, 14, & 21, 10
– noon
Digital Photography – Part 1
3 Part Series: Basics & Beyond
Learn the fundamentals of digital photography, elements of
photography and the history of photography. Create a mini-portfolio
based on shooting assignments. Bring your own digital camera
and come prepared to be creative!!!!
Ages: 16–Adult
Cost: $45 for 3 classes. Bring a notebook.
You may want to take notes. Must bring a digital camera 5.0
mega pixels or more. Students print their own photos, all
other materials provided.
Instructor: Meg Skaggs
Tuesday,
June 10, 10-noon
Dad’s Day Creations
Get ready for Father’s Day, painting a mug and making
a card for Dad or someone special.
Ages: Any. Kids 7 and under must be assisted
by an adult.
Cost: $15, includes supplies.
Instructor: Kat McCleary
Tuesday,
June 10 & 17, 1-3 p.m.
Printmaking
This fun and easy printmaking class has students working directly
on a plate that, when printed, produces cool textures and
amazing image surprises.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $15, includes supplies.
Instructor: Kat McCleary
Thursday,
June 12, 10-noon
Personality Boxes
Choosing items that represent themselves, students cut and
decoupage words and images to create a fancy decorated box
or elaborate treasure keeper that symbolizes their uniqueness.
Ages: 11–Teen
Cost: $15, includes supplies
Instructors: S. Tillman & B. Strother
Thursday,
June 12, 1-3 p.m.
Sketchbook Series: Focus on Perspective
If you can draw a box, you can draw a table, a chair, a room,
a building! Students learn key concepts and make it happen.
Bring a a 9x12 sketchbook and we’ll provide the rest.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $15
Instructor: Autumn Neuenschwander
Saturday,
June 14, 10-noon
Digital Photography – Part 2
3 Part Series: Basics & Beyond
See June 7
Tuesday,
June 17, 10-noon
Art History for Kids
Youngsters are introduced to different art styles through
slide presentation. Students learn the basic techniques of
painting similar to that of an impressionistic artist.
Ages: 5-7
Cost: $15, includes supplies
Instructor: Meg Skaggs
Tuesday,
June 17, 1-3 p.m.
Printmaking (continued)
See and experience more printmaking methods. Produce more
prints and learn more about this historic technique.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $15, includes supplies
Instructor: Kat McCleary
Wednesday,
June 18, 10-3 p.m.
Focus On Fine Art: Painting with Confidence
Students dive into painting with brush and canvas-just like
a real artists! This week students will focus on the fine
art of painting by looking at famous art pieces, talking about
what makes a good painting and learning the skills essential
for excellent art making. Bring a sack lunch!
Ages: 10–13
Cost: $50 · Students may bring items
for inspiration but materials and supplies are provided.
Instructor: Arlie Templeton
Thursday,
June 19, 10-noon
Intro to Art for Kids
Kids learn the fundamentals of art through hands-on activities.
Students will create Color Theory window designs and paintings
to take home.
Ages: 5-7
Cost: $15, includes supplies
Instructor: Meg Skaggs
Thursday,
June 19, 1-3 p.m.
Sketchbook Series: Shapes & Space
Students learn that a donut isn't a donut without a hole…
and how to draw what is not there actually creates what is
right before your eyes. Bring a 9x12 sketchbook and we’ll
provide the rest.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $15
Instructor: Autumn Neuenschwander
Saturday,
June 21, 10-noon
Digital Photography – Part 3
3 Part Series: Basics & Beyond
See June 7
Wednesday,
July 2, 10a.m.-3 p.m.
Focus On Fine Art: Sculpting with Confidence
Students
dive into the fine art of sculpture while experimenting
w/ exciting mediums and techniques. Students will focus
on sculpture by looking at famous art pieces, talking about
what makes a good sculpture and learning the skills essential
for excellent art making.
Bring a sack lunch!
Ages: 10–13
Cost: $50 · Students may
bring items for inspiration but materials and supplies are
provided.
Instructor: Arlie Templeton
Tuesday,
July 8 & 12, 10-noon
Papier Maché – Part 1
Sculpture (2 day class)
This ancient art form offers a low tech experience w/ a high
possibility of fun! What ideas are lurking in your imagination?
Take this class to find out! Continues Sat, July 12
Ages: 10-Teen
Cost: $20 for both classes
Instructor: Wendy Milliman
Tuesday,
July 8, 1-3 p.m.
Mask Making
Toot like an elephant, growl like a tiger, or imitate whatever
wild animal you want, wearing the cool painted and decorated
mask you’ve made in this class.
Ages: 5,6,& 7
Cost: $15, includes supplies
Instructor: Kat McCleary
Wednesday,
July 9, 10-3 p.m.
Focus On Crafty Arts: Weaving: Native American
Students will experience several kinds of weavings through
hands on activities and exploring the traditions of story
telling through weaving. Students will focus on the craft
of weaving and create their own mini tapestry to take home.
Bring a sack lunch!
Students may bring items for inspiration but materials and
supplies are provided.
Ages: 10–13
Cost: $50
Instructor: Arlie Templeton
Thursday,
July 10, 10-noon
Collage Portraits
Create an image in your likeness. Given magazines, scissors
& glue, students use a self-portrait-photo and reconstruct
themselves in collage form. w/ Brittany Strother
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $15
Instructor: Brittany Strother
Thursday,
July 11, 1-3 p.m.
Sketchbook Series: Light & Shadow
Students learn to model form using different grays from white
to black to create the drama of light and shadow Bring a 9X12
sketchbook.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $15
Instructor: Autumn Neuenschwander
Saturday,
July 12, 10-noon
Papier Maché Sculpture (round 2)
Continued from July 8.
The fun continues! Sculptures are dry and it is time to design.
Get your creative minds turning while embellishing your exclusive
formation.
Ages: 10-Teen
Cost: $20 for both classes
Instructor: Wendy Milliman
Tuesday,
July 15, 10-
noon
Trendy T-Shirt Stencil
Can’t find a cool t-shirt at the mall?
Then make your own! This class will take you through the steps
of T-shirt Stencil and design. Bring as many t-shirts as you
want and we will provide the rest.
Ages: 13-Adult
Cost: $15
Instructor: Jeff Youngblood
Tuesday,
July 15, 1-3 p.m.
Origami Bird Mobiles
Always wanted to learn how to make those paper origami birds?
Here’s your chance! Make a beautiful bird mobile using
paper, fishing line and a wire hanger.
Ages: 13-Adult
Cost: $15, includes supplies
Instructor: Brittany Strother
Wednesday,
July 16, 10-3 p.m.
Focus On Crafty Arts: Coil Baskets
Students focus on the craft of coiling with fabric. Design
a basket for mom or create a magazine holder for the living
room. This historic technique is fun and easy to learn. Once
you’ve got the basics, coiling can have endless possibilities.
Bring a sack lunch!
Students may bring items for inspiration but materials and
supplies are provided.
Ages: 10–13
Cost: $50 ·
Instructor: Arlie Templeton
Thursday,
July 17, 10-noon
Low-Tech Screen Printing
Using home objects, this class will assemble a screen printing
system that is low-tech, easy, and gives great results. Bring
a cotton T-shirt. w/ Connie Knudtson
Ages: 13-Adult
Cost: $25
Instructor: Connie Knudtson
Thursday,
July 17, 10-3 p.m.
Sketchbook Series: Drawing People
It’s fun to draw your friends when you know about proportions,
gesture, and structure. Bring a 9X12 sketchbook and learn
to draw people.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $15
Instructor: Autumn Neuenschwander
Saturday,
July 19, 10-noon
Drawing w/ Charcoal
Students will focus on the fine art of drawing with charcoal.
Instructor Jeff Youngblood will take students through basics
techniques and understanding of tools & materials. Bring
a 18”X24” drawing pad and we will provide the
rest.
Ages: 10-Teen
Cost: $15
Instructor: Jeff Youngblood
Tuesday,
July 22, 10-noon
Watercolor Fun!
After a tour of Spiva’s Nuts & Bolts of Art exhibit,
students use drawing pen & ink, and watercolor to complete
a painting of colorful flowers and old tools.
Ages: 9-12
Cost: $15 includes supplies
Instructor: Connelaine Gustad
Tuesday,
July 22, 1-3 p.m.
Animal Sculptures
Inspired by Missouri wildlife, students learn about 3-dimensional
art while creating animal sculptures using air-dry clay and
brightly colored paints.
Ages: 7–Teen
Cost: $15, includes supplies
Instructor: Randy Wright
Thursday,
July 24, 10-noon
Old Objects into Art
What is more fun than taking an old piece of junk and turning
it into a piece of art? Bring old coffee cans, milk jugs,
& plastic bottles and we’ll provide the rest.
Ages: 10–Adult
Cost: $15 includes supplies
Instructor: Connelaine Gustad
Thursday,
July 24, 1-3 p.m.
Flip Flop Fun
Bring a pair of flip flops, new or old, and create a piece
of art that represents your inner you! Collage and use mixed
media to create outstanding works of art.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $15, includes supplies, students bring
flip flops
Instructor: Autumn Neuenschwander
Saturday,
July 26, 10-12 p.m.
Precious Metal Clay, Jewelry Making
Create a pure-silver pendant or charm using metal clay, a
mixture of pure silver particles, water, and a non-toxic binder.
It acts like a clay, but when fired becomes pure silver. All
materials and tools will be provided. Come and have fun working
with this exciting material.
Ages: 16–Adult
Cost: $60
Instructor: Patricia Shofler, a certified
precious metal clay instructor
Take a fun summer art class at
Spiva—where imagination lives!
Call to register: 417.623.0183 or stop by!
Spiva Members! Enjoy your
benefits today
Take 10% off your class tuition.See great exhibits too!
Opening June 14, 2008
Main Gallery “Return of the Yellow Peril:
Work of Roger Shimomura 1967-2007”
Regional Gallery “Nuts and Bolts of Art”Spiva
Galleries & Gift Shop hours
Tues–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays & major holidays
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
222 West 3rd Street
Joplin, MO 64801
417.623.0183
www.spivaarts.org
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