visual arts for youth COME JOIN ThE FUN... EXPERIMENT WITh NEW MEDIUMS OR DEVELOP YOUR EXPERTISE IN ANY AREA Join us after school and on Saturdays. This fall, we have loads of things to explore — everything from clay to metals to textiles to photography. Most materials are provided. We now offer visual arts classes designed for high school students, too: beginners and those developing portfolios. FINANCIAL AID is available. For an application, visit lawrenceartscenter.org or ask at the front desk. EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT DISCOUNTS! Enroll before September 1 and receive a 10% discount. Enroll online at lawrenceartscenter.org or see page 27.
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Mudpie Madness—LAC Staff Dig in, play with, and get your hands dirty in mud! Students will discover the magical qualities of clay to make handbuilt forms, bowls, creatures, and just about anything else they can imagine while developing skills. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0211: Mon, Sep 13-Oct 4 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0212: Mon, Oct 11-Nov 1 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0213: Mon, Nov 8-29 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55
Trash or Treasure—Mollie Blackburn Join us as we go on scavenger hunts and learn how to transform our finds into unique sculpture or jewelry. Basic 3D construction skills using metal, mixed media, and found objects are covered. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0431: Tue, Sep 14-Nov 2 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $55
Drawing and Painting—Sarah Wertzberger Learn to find your own unique artistic style by exploring various drawing and painting techniques and media! Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0161: Mon, Sep 13-Oct 4 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0162: Mon, Oct 11-Nov 1 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0163: Mon, Nov 8-29 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55
handbuilt Ceramics— Akiko Jackson, Artist-in-residence This class will introduce artists to beginning handbuilding techniques of pinch, coil, slab, and alternative shortcut methods. Focus on surface, texture, and low- to medium-fire temperature glazes. Students with all levels of experience are welcome. Min 6/Max 14 FA-AY0291: Thu, Sep 23-Oct 28 (6wks), 4-5:30pm, $70 FA-AY0292: Thu, Nov 4-Dec 2 (4wks, no class Nov 25), 4-5:30pm, $50
3D Mania—LAC Staff Explore your world in shape, form, color, and movement. Discover sculpture techniques by using paper, recycled materials, and more. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0411: Mon, Sep 13-Oct 4 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0412: Mon, Oct 11-Nov 1 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0413: Mon, Nov 8-29 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 Tactile Textiles: Yarns, Strings, and Things— Sarah Wertzberger Come discover the endless tactile possibilities of fiber arts! Explore simple weaving, felting, fabric collage, yarn art, pattern printing, tie-dye, and more. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0611: Tue, Sep 14-Oct 5 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0612: Tue, Oct 12-Nov 2 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0613: Tue, Nov 9-30 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 Printmaking—Nicolette Ross, Artist-in-residence Kids will be introduced to printmaking, shape, line, and artistic composition and create several unique works of art through a variety of techniques. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0711: Wed, Sep 15-Oct 6 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0712: Wed, Oct 13-Nov 3 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0713: Wed, Nov 10-Dec 8 (4wks, no class Nov 24), 4-5:30pm, $55 NEW! Art Explorers Club—LAC Staff With a story for starters, kids will explore drawing, painting, printing, ceramics, music, dance, theater, science, math, and play — while enhancing their creative thinking and problem-solving skills. FA-APK-1: Wed, Sep 22-Oct 13 (4wks), 3-4pm, $45 FA-APK-2: Wed, Oct 20-Nov 10 (4wks), 3-4pm, Fee: $45 FA-APK-3: Wed, Nov 17-Dec 15 (4wks, no class Nov 24), 3-4pm, $45
Drawing and Painting—Jason Barr Kids learn to find their own unique artistic style by exploring various drawing and painting techniques and media. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0131: Tue, Sep 14-Oct 5 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0132: Tue, Oct 12-Nov 2 (4wks), 4-5:30pm,$55 FA-AY0133: Tue, Nov 9-30 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 Clay Creations This class will explore handbuilding to create sculptural and functional forms. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0232: Wed, Sep 22-Oct 13 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0233: Wed, Nov 3-Dec 1 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 Pottery Camp—LAC Staff Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs, and more. Youth will be able to learn to use the potters wheel, as well as construction and glazing techniques. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0231: Wed, Oct 20-Nov 10 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 history of Puppets While exploring the cultural and geographical history of the puppet, we’ll employ hands-on puppet creations. We will also view films and animations from various regions and export the art form of storytelling through puppets. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY1031: Thu, Sep 23-Oct 14 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY1032: Thu, Oct 21-Nov 11 (4wks), 4-5:30pm,$55 Comic Book Art—Lori hanson Back by popular demand! Create your own comic characters and adventures! This class is for youth who want to learn fun and easy ways to make comics. Students will also learn the basic tools and techniques for developing their drawing skills. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0531: Sat, Sep 18-Nov 6 (8wks), 10am-noon, $55
Drawing and Painting (1st-2nd grade)—LAC Staff Kids learn to find their own unique artistic style by exploring basics of drawing and painting. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0111: Thu, Sep 23-Oct 14 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0112: Thu, Oct 28-Nov 18 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55
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Pottery Camp—Jessica Conner Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs, and more. You can learn to use the potters wheel, as well as construction and glazing techniques. Min 6/Max 12 FA-AY0261: Tue, Sep 14-Oct 5 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0262: Tue, Oct 12-Nov 2 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 FA-AY0263: Tue, Nov 9-30 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 Metal Maniacs—Mollie Blackburn Create one-of-a-kind, hand-held, wearable art objects. Design and construct your own unique “bling” or pocket treasures. We’ll cover the fundamentals of metalsmithing and jewelry design — cold connections, surface treatments, and incorporating mixed media and found objects. Min 5/Max 12 FA-AY0961: Wed, Sep 15-Oct 20 (6wks), 3-5pm, $60 FA-AY0962: Wed, Oct 27-Dec 8 (6wks, no class Nov 24), 3-5pm, $60 Darkroom Photography (6th-9th grade)—Ann Dean Explore art photography in this fun, informative class for young photographers. Learn the basics of 35mm photography, including composition and how the camera works. You will develop and print your own film in the darkroom. Bring a 35mm film camera and two rolls of TMAX 400 36-exposure black-and-white film, available at Wolfe’s Camera in Topeka. Min 6/Max 10 FA-AY0861: Wed, Sep 29-Nov 17 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $155 Digital Photography (6th-9th grade)—Ann Dean See New Media classes on page 16. Min 5 FA-AY0862: Tue, Sep 14-Nov 2 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $145
NEW! We now offer visual arts classes for 9th-12th graders (high school students aged 14 or older). Some of these classes are more specifically for 10th-12th graders. Students age 14+ can also enroll in most adult classes. See pages 9-11.
Free Portfolio Review (10th-12th grade)— Carol Ann Carter/Pat Nemchock/Misha Kligman One time only! High school students who are serious about studying art in college are invited to have their work looked over by three professional artists/teachers. Get feedback to help you prepare your college portfolio. FA-AY0192: Tue, Aug 31, 4-5:30pm, Free! Building a Body of Work: Portfolio Development (10th-12th grade)—Lori hanson Need to expand your portfolio? Here’s a chance to create a breadth of work to show your versatility and strengths. This small-group setting will allow the instructor to work one-on-one with students. Min 5/Max 7 FA-AY0193: Wed, Sep 15-Dec 1 (11wks, no class Nov 24), 3:30-5:30pm, $170 Portfolio Preparation: Life Drawing (10th-12th grade)—Pat Nemchock Life drawing is a key component in any scholarship-level portfolio review. Through this class your understanding of the underlying structure of the body will develop, along with your ability to represent the form on paper, and you’ll have pieces for your portfolio. Instruction followed by two hours of drawing from a female model. We will work from short to long poses with a variety of media. Supplies included with materials fee. Min 5/Max 12 FA-AY0194: Wed, Nov 3-Dec 15 (6wks, no class Nov 24), 3:45-6pm, $100 plus $10 materials fee Foundation Drawing—Misha Kligman This class will help solidify your knowledge of drawing before entering college and also help in portfolio preparation. Learn and practice a variety of approaches to depicting pictorial space — contour, gesture, volume summary, and linear perspective. FA-AAD011: Mon, Sep 13-Nov 29 (12wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $160 What to do when school’s out? See our All-Arts Camps for K-12th grade students on page 6.