The Summer of Horses

Monday, July 9 – Thursday, July 12,

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Ages 6-8.

Hear the sound of a galloping horse? Students in this class will discover the beauty of horses, drawing horses, sculpting horses out of clay, creating a mixed media horse theme collage. Horses have been part of our culture being carved, sculpted, drawn and painted for thousands of years, since before recorded history!

The Ultimate Summer Art Challenge

Monday, July 9 – Thursday, July 12,

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12.

This class is for the student that is not afraid of a challenge. Each day students will be given a new task and a choice of materials. Perhaps it will be a building constructed from cardboard and found objects or a sculpture from wood and wire. Keep your creative brain charged over the summer and accept this challenge.

Mrs. V’s Favorite Projects

Class Fee $15.00

Ages 9-12

July 25-28

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Come and join Mrs. Vredeveld in exploring a few of her favorite projects from the last 27 years as a local art teacher. From clay iguanas to printmaking each day will be filled with art concepts, color, design and style development. You will be proud to take these projects home as family treasures! Please call 231-924-4022 or stop by NCCA-Artsplace to register.

Arts Academy I: Installing the Love of Art in Your Child

Tuesday 3:45-5:15 p.m.

September 22 – October 27

Class Fee: $55 ($50 Members)

Grades K-2

Looking to supplement your child’s art education? This
class is a vibrant and fun introduction to the art basics
such as color theory, painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
Each class will be a hands-on approach to art surrounded
by art theory and examples of famous art work.

Arts Academy II: Encouraging the Artist in Your Child

Monday 3:45-5:15 p.m.

September 21 – October 26

Class Fee: $55 ($50 Members)

Grades 3-5

Adding arts and culture to your child’s education is fun
and important! Students will explore different mediums
including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and
clay while learning about a variety of master artists from
around the world. All materials and a light snack provided.

ArtsKool for Teens- Producing Your Portfolio

 

Ages 13 to 18

Tuesday August 18

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Class Fee $10 per project or $80 for whole series

This series of classes is designed with busy teenagers in
mind, you can sign up for one class or attend each week
for the whole summer! Let your creativity shine each week
while learning new techniques for jewelry making, painting,
and even fly tying! Advanced registration required.

 

Drawing 101 **Full with waiting list**

August 17-20

Monday- Thursday    1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12

If you love to draw this is the class for you! Sharpen your skills and learn some new techniques while working in a variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, ink and pastel. Discover the tricks of perspective, how to capture light and shadow, make contour line drawings and how to add texture to your drawings.

 

Art Lab

August 17-20

Monday-Thursday    10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6-8

This is a class for kids who are interesting in exploring a variety of different art materials.  How about printing with a foam marshmallow, painting with shaving cream, creating a painting on roofing tar paper, and making a clay box? Let your imagination guide you in experimenting with many new techniques!

ArtsKool for Teens- Needle Felted Landscape Pendant

Ages 13 to 18

Tuesday August 11

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Class Fee $10 per project or $80 for whole series

This series of classes is designed with busy teenagers in
mind, you can sign up for one class or attend each week
for the whole summer! Let your creativity shine each week
while learning new techniques for jewelry making, painting,
and even fly tying! Advanced registration required.

August 18- Producing Your Portfolio

Meet the Artist

August 10-13

Monday-Thursday    12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6-8

Prepare to learn about the life and style of a variety of important artists including Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Wayne Thiebaud, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Create artwork based on their unique styles using clay, cardboard, oil pastels, paint and more.