Lawrence Arts Center - Summer 2025 Class Catalog

SUMMER 2025 CLASSES & EVENTS

THANK YOU.

We appreciate every one of these companies, foundations, grantors, and organizations who have poured their unwavering support into the Lawrence Arts Center. Their generous funding, valuable materials, and engagement have been the essential building blocks of our vision: a thriving community where ART IS FOR EVERYONE!

CREATIVE PLACEMAKER $20,000+

CREATIVE PLACEMAKERS $10,000 – $19,999

INSPIRATION SOCIETY $5,000 – $9,999

IMAGINATION SOCIETY $1,000 - $4,999

ILLUMINATION SOCIETY $500 - $999

Thomas D. Galloway Family

The Ethel and Raymond F. Rice Foundation

Sabatini Family Foundation Fund-Topeka Community Foundation

Harrison Family Fund of the DCCF

Jeff and Mary Weinberg-Jedel Family Foundation

KU Department of Film and Media Studies

Brooks Point Foundation

Tom Harper with Stephen’s Real Estate

PATRON UP TO $499

Allie Clark Photo Artist and Craftsman Supply

Checkers Food

Cottin’s Hardware & Rental

Eldridge Hotel Grandstand

Kansas Clay

LMH Health Women’s Center

The Merc Co+op

Paden Photography

Spencer Museum of Art

Biemer’s BBQ

Blick Art Materials

Insomnia Cookies Lawrence Delta Zeta Alumni

Natural Grocers

Scott Temperature

Sylas and Maddy’s Vinland Valley Nursery

SUMMER 2025

VOLUME XXV | NO 3

WELCOME!

The Lawrence Arts Center is a creative community organization that activates the artist in everyone through education, exhibitions and performances.

The Lawrence Arts Center

940 New Hampshire Street Lawrence, KS 66044

785-843-2787 lawrenceartscenter.org

Cover Art

Anthony Corraro and Gabriel John Poucher

Catalog Design

Mindy Faidley & Princella Heath Lawrence Journal-World

Photo Credits

Photographs throughout the catalog were created by Katie Alldritt, Jeff Burkhead, Ena Chambers, Ann Dean, Andria Devlin, Andres Benson, Nathan Kramer, Olivia Medrano, Sydni William, and Mariah Seifert.

HOW TO ENROLL

Member enrollment begins April 1, 2025

785-843-2787 or frontdesk@lawrenceartscenter.org

VISIT

Open enrollment begins April 8, 2025

BECOME A MEMBER

See page 8 for Dance discounts and scholarships. BROWSE lawrenceartscenter.org

940 New Hampshire St.

Monday-Thursday & Saturday 9 am - 8 pm

Friday 9 am- 9 pm

Sunday Closed

Popular classes fill fast, but our members have an opportunity to enroll early.

FINANCIAL AID ART IS FOR

EVERYONE

Apply online for our sliding scale financial aid based on household income for any class. Contact the Front Desk at frontdesk@lawrenceartscenter.org or 785.843.2787 for more information.

There are no classes and the building is closed on May 26, June 19 and July 4, 2025.

EXHIBITIONS

MARCH 14 - APRIL 12

2025

BENEFIT ART AUCTION

You’re invited! As the primary funding source for the Exhibitions program at the Lawrence Arts Center, the Art Auction keeps exhibits free and accessible to the public. This year will showcase talented artists from all walks of life, from local preschool children to internationally renowned artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening!

View all 150+ pieces of art generously donated by participating artists for the Art Auction in the Lawrence Arts Center galleries from March 14 – April 12. The galleries are open from 9 am - 8 pm Monday through Thursday and Saturday, and from 9 am to 9 pm on Friday.

Exhibition | March 14 – April 12

Online Viewing + Silent Auction | March 14 – April 12

Final Friday | March 28, 6 pm - 9 pm

Live Auction | Saturday, April 12

Featured Artist | Jeremy Rockwell

APRIL 14 - 20

THE LINDA REIMOND PRESCHOOL AND KELLY GALLOWAY KINDERGARTEN EXHIBITION

The Linda Reimond Preschool and Kelly Galloway Kindergarten Exhibition features works from preschool and kindergarten students at the Lawrence Arts Center. Illuminating the roots of imagination through fearless creativity, this exhibit offers a rare and stirring glimpse of the origin of ingenuity and inspiration. Arts Center early childhood students have the opportunity to work with professional artists, actors, dancers, and musicians, attend performances, and create in the studios. Creative confidence and innovative skills are evident in the work of these very young students.

APRIL 25 - MAY 8

USD 497 EXHIBITION

The annual USD 497 public schools show features works selected by art teachers of K-12 students from across Lawrence. Showcasing a cross-section of the diverse, excellent visual arts programming in Lawrence Public Schools, this exhibit spotlights the value of arts learning and the importance of fine arts programs in public education.

When viewed after the Lawrence Arts Center arts-based early childhood art exhibition, the show provides a fascinating look at the trajectory of artistic development and creative growth happening every day in Lawrence.

Final Friday Reception: Friday, April 25, 4-8 pm

Vanguard Awards Presentation: Friday, April 25, 6:30-7:30 pm

Open Studio Exploration: Friday, April 25, 4-6 pm

Explore the studios to make art and meet the friendly faces that lead classes and programs at the Arts Center!

HANG12 | TRANSFERRED INSPIRATION: BOUNDLESS

Curated by the Lawrence Arts Center’s teen curatorial collective, Hang12, Transferred Inspiration: Boundless highlights artwork created by Lawrence High School and Free State High School student artists in workshops inspired by the creative practices of Arts Center artists-inresidence Anthony Corraro and Gabriel Poucher. After working alongside the residents at the Arts Center, students developed original works at school utilizing their newly learned skills and techniques.

Final Friday: May 30, June 27, July 25, 6-9 pm

JEFF EATON | HOT DOGS FOR BREAKFAST

Borrowing from vintage advertising, carnival aesthetic, and car/tattoo culture, Jeff Eaton, AKA Pride of Gumbo, employs traditional sign painting techniques to make bold and colorful works, while keeping it lighthearted and off beat. Like the hotdog, this exhibition is a combination of parts and pieces that might be overlooked or discarded on their own, but when refined, and exquisitely combined into the sweet casing the viewer’s experience is nothing short of a fulfilling delight.

VESNA JOVANOVIC | TOPSY-TURVY

Chicago-based artist Vesna Jovanovic began this new body of work in response to stories of French medieval marketplace carnivals, where an emphasis on the human body and grotesque bodily humor—in contrast to the mind, or soul—brought laughter, understanding, and a sense of connection among people who otherwise seemed to have nothing in common. Jovanovic takes us on a fleshy journey into a world of reversal rituals, street performances, butt plugs, sparklers, and candy.

MAY 30 - JUNE 21

ANTHONY CORRARO

Final Friday: May 30, 6-9 pm

Printmaking Resident | Metamorphic Apertures

With the passage of time, the intersections of memory, photography, and the natural world are in a constant state of flux. Anthony’s work featuring screen-printed photographs and illustrations crafted from loose dust, delves into these shifting boundaries and our relationship to them. Inspired by the transformative cycles of the natural world, the artist uses ephemeral materials to capture moments of change and evoke the transformative nature of both life and memory.

INSIGHT Art Talk | June 12, 7 pm

Final Friday: June 27, July 25, 6-9 pm

GABRIEL JOHN POUCHER

Ceramics Resident | Permeable & Boundariless

In 2020, the total mass of all human-made objects outweighed the total mass of all life on Earth. What do we consider “natural” in a world with more synthetic material than organic life? Permeable & Boundariless looks through the lens of queer ecology and ceramic materiality to examine geology, microbiology, and the definition of “nature” in the Anthropocene.

INSIGHT Art Talk | Thursday, July 10, 7 pm

PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

Lyric Opera KC Presents:

Maya & the Magic Ring

All Ages

Composer Lori Laitman

Librettist Dana Gioia

Conductor Piotr Wisniewski

Director Nedra Dixon

Tuesday, April 1 | 6:30PM FREE

Mary Baker & Friends Cabaret

Friday, April 4 | 7:30pm

$15 | General Admission

SCHOOL OF DANCE END OF YEAR SHOWCASE 2025

Friday, May 16 | 7 pm

Saturday, May 17 | 11 am, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm

$14 Reserved Seating

$14 Livestream Access

$28 Unlimited Livestream Access

This annual event celebrates the achievement of the School of Dance students with senior solos and select class-based performances. Student participation is free and includes one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets are $14 each.

Shrek The Musical JR.

BOOK & LYRICS BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE

MUSIC BY JEANINE TESORI

Friday, June 13 | 7PM

Saturday, June 14 | 2PM & 7PM

Ticket Price: $18

Ask about a group rate for 10 or more.

The (T-)Re(x)formation

WRITTEN BY MK SHULTZ

Friday, June 20 | 7PM

Saturday, June 21 | 2PM & 7PM

Ticket Price: $18

Ask about a group rate for 10 or more.

LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS EMERGENCE ALL AGES

Friday, April 18 7PM

Saturday, April 19 2PM

$20 In-Person & Livestream

$15 School of Dance Students

$5 Early-Bird discount if purchased by April 4

Escape from the Labyrinth

WRITTEN BY RIC AVERILL

Friday, July 19 | 7PM

Saturday, July 20 | 2PM & 7PM

Ticket Price: $18

Ask about a group rate for 10 or more.

ALICE BY HEART

BOOK BY STEVEN SATER & JESSIE NELSON

MUSIC BY DUNCAN SHEIK

LYRICS BY STEVEN SATER

Friday, July 25 | 7PM

Saturday, July 26 | 2PM & 7PM

Ticket Price: $18

Ask about a group rate for 10 or more.

Free State Festival

See the back cover for more exciting information

June 26-29

AUDITIONS

SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE

In-Person Auditions: Sunday, April 27

Callbacks: Monday, April 28 & Tuesday, April 29

Calling all singers, actors and dancers, grades 4-12. Audition for all June and July shows.

Register to audition by Friday, April 25, at lawrenceartscenter.org.

SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child.

SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE PERFORMANCES

SYT NOVICE/JUNIOR GRADES 4-8, AUDITIONS REQUIRED

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. TRISH NEUTEBOOM

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

Auditions: April 27

Rehearsals: 3 weeks, May 27-June 12. M-F | 1-5PM

Performances: June 13 | 7PM, June 14 | 2PM & 7PM

SHREKJ: 5/27-6/12, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, $285

SYT SENIOR GRADES 8 TO 12, AUDITIONS REQUIRED

Escape from the Labyrinth

ELIZABETH SULLIVAN

In a world ruled by fickle Gods and dangerous beasts, heroes are made— or lost forever.

Theseus and Icarus are no strangers to danger. Born to flawed parents and thrown into a world full of impossible challenges, they must fight to survive. From treacherous journeys to Athens to the deadly labyrinth of the Minotaur, their fates are tangled in romance, trickery, . the ever-meddling hands of the Gods.

But in a land where monsters lurk in the shadows and escape is never certain, who will rise, and who will fall?

Told in a thrilling open theatre style, Escape from the Labyrinth is a bold reimagining of Greek mythology, where the world itself comes to life—heroes, villains, creatures, and even the very land they walk on.

Dare to step inside?

Auditions: April 27

Rehearsals: 3 weeks, June 30 - July 17. No rehearsal July 4. M-F | 1-5PM

Performances: July 18 | 7PM, July 19 | 2PM & 7PM

ESCAPEL: 6/30-7/17, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, $285

Please note that students in this production will have an independent dinner break during rehearsal that is not overseen by LAC staff members.

The (T-)Re(x)formation

CERI GOULTER

From our very own, SYT alum, MK Shultz.

A gaggle of teens reunite at Catholic summer camp after their freshman year of high school.

Amidst the rising complications of adolescence, identity, and religious belief, another mystery unfolds: the spirit of a vengeful dinosaur haunting the camp.

Auditions: April 27

Rehearsals: 4 weeks, May 27 - June 18.

No rehearsal June 19. M-Th | 4-9:30PM & F | 4-7PM

Performances: June 20 | 7PM, June 21 | 2PM & 7PM

TREX: 5/27-6/18, MO-FR; 4:00 PM-9:30 PM, $335

Alice By Heart

JUSTIN HARBAUGH

From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress). In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. This musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

Auditions: April 27

Rehearsals: 4 weeks, June 30-July 24. No rehearsal July 4. M-Th | 4-9:30PM & F | 4-7PM.

Performances: July 25 | 7PM, July 26 | 2PM & 7PM.

BYHEART: 6/30-7/25, MO-FR; 4:00 PM-9:30 PM, $335

SCHOOL OF THEATRE & MUSIC

SYT ROOKIE CAMPS

AGES 6 TO 10

Fairytaletopia

MK SHULTZ

All the classic fairytale characters live together in Fairytaletopia. What legendary story will be told next?

ROOKIESA: 5/27-5/30, TU;WE;TH;FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $100

Magic Wands

JEANNE AVERILL

Calling all aspiring witches and wizards! Create your magic wand and let’s go on an adventure! Complete with dynamic original characters, action-packed sets, and costumes that showcase their newfound powers. What spells will you cast?

ROOKIESB: 6/2-6/6, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125

Journey Quest:

STAGE & SCREEN

CHRISTIE DOBSON

Join the quest in this fun and adventurous theatre camp for young performers. This experience is designed to inspire kids to use their imagination, build confidence, and explore the magical world of theatre. Campers will embark on a whimsical journey as they create and perform in an original play filled with fantastical creatures, brave heroes, and exciting adventures.

ROOKIESC: 6/9-6/13, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125

The Inventor’s Lab

ELIZABETH SULLIVAN

Welcome to the Inventors Lab, where each experiment holds a quirky surprise! We will embark on a whimsical journey to create a story. From crafting peculiar characters to designing wackythemed sets and costumes, campers will transform this unique world into a stage filled with laughter and surprises.

ROOKIESD: 6/16-6/20, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $100

Mythical Creatures

GWENTESSA ALFIE

Join the quest to collect Mythical Creatures in this fun and adventurous theatre camp for young performers. Use your imagination, build confidence, and explore the magical world of theatre. Campers will embark on a whimsical journey as they create and perform in an original play filled with fantastical creatures, brave heroes, and exciting adventures.

ROOKIESE: 6/30-7/3, MO;TU;WE;TH; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $100

Dino Detectives

GWENTESSA ALFIE

Join us for a thrilling, action-packed adventure as we dive into the world of mystery and suspense! Campers will work together to solve the baffling disappearance of a beloved dino, all while uncovering secrets, clues, and hidden surprises along the way. Through engaging acting exercises, improvisation, and character development, young performers will bring this whodunit to life!

ROOKIESF: 7/7-7/11, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125

Adventures Through Time

GWENTESSA ALFIE

Students will dive into the world of improvisation, acting, and storytelling as they work together to pull off a series of “time heists” in our zany, actionpacked camp. Think you can pull off the perfect caper without getting caught?

ROOKIESG: 7/14-7/18, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125

A Gaggle of Greek Gods

MK SHULTZ

Up on Mount Olympus, what adventures will the Greek gods and goddesses get up to? What will save the day? Athena’s smarts, Zeus’s lightning, Apollo’s arrows… or something else entirely?

ROOKIESH: 7/21-7/25, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125

IMAGINATION & ADVENTURE

AGES 3 TO 6

Creative Play: July

LAC FACULTY

Join us for a Summer Youth Theatre experience for our youngest performers. Using their wildest imaginations, students will engage with each other through play and dramatic exploration. This course takes place at 10th & Mass Studios.

PLAY1: 7/7-7/11, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-1:55 PM, $80

PLAY2: 7/21-7/25, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-1:55 PM, $80

MUSIC

CHILD + CAREGIVER CLASS

Smart Start Music: Ages 3 to 4

LINDA MANNERING

Smart Start is a research-based program offering music for young children that incorporates movement, singing, playing instruments and learning the fundamentals of music. The class offers social play-based activity and builds skills such as attention, memory, perception, cognitive flexibility, and creativity. The four-week course meets twice a week and one parent or care-giver must be present with the child in class. (+$30 fee for Royal Conservatory of Music)

SUTMY22: 7/1-7/24, TU;TH; 2:30 PM-3:20 PM, $180

TECHNICAL THEATRE

SYT Costumes: Ages 11 to 18

MAYA SABATINI (SUTMCOST1)

KNOX MCCLENDON (SUTMCOST2)

Guided by industry professionals, students will learn the basics of costume design and use their skills to bring costumes to life for our exciting summer season!

As part of this course, participation in June SYT performances is optional.

SUTMCOST1: 5/27-6/20, MO-FR; 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, $250

SUTMCOST2: 6/30-7/25, MO-FR; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $250

SYT Tech: Ages 11 to 18

LEXEY JOST ELLIOT YOCHIM

Guided by industry professionals, tech theatre students will learn “behind the scenes” basics, specializing in the area that interests them the most: lighting, painting, carpentry, sound, property, and rigging.

As part of this course, each student will work as a crew member on one of our June or July SYT performances.

SUTMTECH1: 5/27-6/20, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, $275

SUTMTECH2: 6/30-7/25, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, $275

SYT Internship Program:

Ages 15 to 21

JUSTIN HARBAUGH

SYT’s Internship Program is open to high school and college students who want to explore a hands-on theatre work study experience. Each student will be assigned a role for a specific show and will be required to attend weekly meetings over the course of eight weeks. We will be taking a total of twelve to fourteen participants this summer. All positions will be paid by stipend. Our goal is to provide specialized job training and real work experience to make students more competitive in the professional world. To apply, email a resume and letter of interest to Justin Harbaugh at justin@lawrenceartscenter.org by Saturday, April 26th.

SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child.

INTERNS: 5/30-7/25, TH; 12:30 PM-1:30 PM, $0

ACTING, IMPROV & PERFORMANCE AGES 18+

Adult Improv: Summer Session

LEAH TOWLE

Ready for a spontaneous and hilarious challenge? Spend your summer with us and build your improv skills, learn new games, and meet new people. This course takes place at 10th & Mass Studios. No class on June 23rd.

SUTMA11: 6/2-7/28, MO; 6:30 PM-7:55 PM, $195

Intro to Adult Acting: Bring a Friend

JEANNE AVERILL

Open to beginner and experienced students, this class will explore how an actor studies a role, develops a character, and builds their portfolio. Bring a friend or family member with you to class (at no extra charge) to be your acting partner! You’ll leave ready with skills you can immediately apply toward auditions and performance.

SUTMA21: 5/28-6/18, WE; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $100

Intro to Drag

JOHNNY DIABLO

Explore the world of Drag, whether you want to be a Queen or King, all are welcome. Learn about the wigs, make-up, lip-sync, building a persona and performance! Ages 16+ can enroll with Parental Permission.

SUTMA41: 7/3-7/25, TH; 7:30 PM-8:55 PM, $125

SCHOOL OF DANCE

SCHOOL OF DANCE HANDBOOK

Learn more about specific requirements in the School of Dance Handbook at lawrenceartscenter.org

DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

The School of Dance strives to provide access to dance classes and performances through various financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Financial Aid | Available on a sliding scale, based on household income. Apply online or call the Front Desk at 785.843.2787.

Boys Dance Scholarship | For young men in grades 2-12 who demonstrate a strong interest in the field of dance. To apply, contact Hanan Misko at hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org.

Carmine Ballere Scholarship | Awarded by audition to two students (Ballet IV-VII) who demonstrate excellence in dance and a commitment to their craft. Auditions for this scholarship are each spring.

Try Before You Buy | Reach out to dance@lawrenceartscenter.org to give any class a try before enrolling.

DROP-IN DANCE CARDS

Introducing the School of Dance Drop-In Class Cards for select eligible classes! Want to try out a class or two? This is for you! Stop by the front desk for more details.

Bundle Dance Discount | Enroll in three or more dance classes and get 20% off dance tuition. Applies to the entire household.

CLASS INFO & PRICING KEY

CODE: start date - end date, day(s), time, regular price (dance bundle price)

AUDITIONS FOR THE LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE COMPANY

Sunday, June 8 | 2-4 PM

Location: Studio B, 10th and Mass Studios

Ages 11-18, Equivalent to Ballet IV-VII Auditions are held each year for company members and apprentices. To be considered for LBT, applicants must attend a formal audition. Preregistration is required. The deadline to register online is June 5.

Lawrence Ballet Theatre (LBT) is the resident preprofessional ballet company of the Lawrence Arts Center. The mission of Lawrence Ballet Theatre is to provide extensive training and performance

2025 LAWRENCE DANCE INTENSIVE

LDI returns to host a series of programs for contemporary and ballet dancers.

Since 2016, the Lawrence Dance Intensive (LDI) has connected regional dancers with distinguished instructors and guest artists to enrich students’ skills and artistry.

SENIOR INTENSIVE

DANCE FACULTY, VISITING GUEST ARTIST

Includes ballet, pointe, partnering, variations, wellness/enrichment, contemporary, improv, creative process, hip hop, repertory, choreography sessions and showing on the final day.

Prerequisites: Ages 12-21, dancing at intermediate/ advanced level (equivalent to Arts Center Ballet level Vb-VII).

Enroll by June 5.

CDLDI1: 6/9-6/14, MO-SA; 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, $500

**Those who cannot attend the full program should contact dance@lawrenceartscenter.org regarding the possibility of prorated tuition and a modified schedule.**

JUNIOR INTENSIVES

Session I: Ballet

DANCE FACULTY, VISITING GUEST ARTIST

Includes ballet demonstration on the final day.

Prerequisites: Ages 11-15, dancing at an intermediate level (equivalent to Arts Center Ballet level IV-Va).

Enroll by June 5.

CDYJB1: 6/2-6/7, MO-SA; 9:00 AM-11:45 AM, $250

Session II: Ballet & Contemporary

CYNTHIA CREWS, DONNA JO HARKRIDER

Includes dance showing on the final day.

Prerequisites: Ages 10-15, dancing at an intermediate level (equivalent to Arts Center Ballet level III-Va).

Enroll by July 17.

CDYJB2: 7/21-7/25, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:45 AM, $200

CHOREOGRAPHER’S SHOWCASE 2025

SCHOOL OF DANCE’S CHOREOGRAPHER’S SHOWCASE

Calling all movement creators Ages 10 thru Adult to apply for the annual School of Dance Choreographer’s Showcase. Held at 10th & Mass Studios in Studio B, this event provides a venue for both new and experienced choreographers to exhibit their work in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Choreographers must apply and be approved before their work is eligible to be performed. Applying choreographers must adhere to the choreographic guidelines listed below. There is no cost to apply and perform if selected.

TIMELINE:

June 27 | Online Applications Deadline July 11 | Choreography Showcase at 7:30pm

Choreographic Guidelines:

• Duration should not exceed 2mins, 30 secs, unless approved by the Dance Program Director.

• Choreography, music, and costuming must be appropriate for an all-age audience. Nudity, curse words, or offensive material will not be tolerated.

• Choreographers are responsible for providing their own costumes and props.

• Choreographers must purchase their own music and submit to event staff.

• Solos, small/large groups, and family dances are encouraged.

• Choreographers are provided a studio space on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that summer camps/classes are given first priority.

• For more details, contact Hanan Misko, Dance Program Director: hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org

opportunities and to broaden connections to the dance community. Led by Artistic Director Cynthia Crews, company members gain exposure and experience through numerous performances of classical ballet repertoire and original works. LBT dancers work directly with professional guest choreographers in addition to their work with the artistic director. Lawrence Ballet Theatre is a member company of the prestigious Regional Dance America/MidStates. Each year, Lawrence Ballet Theatre attends the annual RDA/Midstates

Festival held in various cities across the Midwest. Company Members & Apprentices are required to:

• Be at least 11 years of age or older

• Take three ballet technique classes per week

• Take one additional dance technique class of any style per week

• Attend all weekly company rehearsals (2-4 hours per week) and additional rehearsals during production weeks.

• Be available to perform at scheduled events/concerts

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS

Attention all movers and shakers! Ignite your creativity this summer by joining one (or more) of our exceptional dance camps. Each camp is designed to inspire and foster artistic growth in a fun, dynamic, and social setting. From day one, campers will dive into motion, working toward an exciting final performance for friends and family. Don’t miss out on these unforgettable summer experiences!

Elemental Fusion | A Hip-Hop, Jazz and Commercial Dance Camp:

AGES 9 TO 14

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON, CLAIRE BUSS

Grade 4-9, No previous experience required

Unleash your creativity and energy at the ultimate summer camp experience where jazz dance, hip hop, music, and film collide through the exciting world of commercial dance. This one-of-a-kind camp explores tv commercials, backup dancing, hiip hop culture, music videos, short cut videos, and one take videos. Camps includes a final showing on the last day and an original camp short film.

CDYHHC: 6/2-6/6, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, $160

Take Me to the Ballet Dance Camp:

AGES 5 TO 6

SHANNON M PICKETT

Kindergarten to Grade 1

Slip on your dance shoes and experience the magical world of classical ballet. Learn famous dance steps as you take flight over Swan Lake, awaken the Sleeping Beauty, and help Cinderella find her slipper. Then, use your imagination to help create an original ballet to perform on the last day of camp. No story ballet is complete without a costume, so you will be crafting your very own tutu and other accessories to wear for your performance. See you at the ballet! No camp on June 19.

CDYTMB: 6/16-6/20, MO-FR; 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, $105

Step into the Ballet | Firebird and A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Ballet Camp:

AGES 5 TO 6

SHANNON M PICKETT, CYNTHIA CREWS

Grade 2-6

A next step for those who enjoyed Take Me to the Ballet or want to dance these famous comedic and dramatic ballets. Explore Firebird, where a mystical creature helps a prince and princess defeat an evil sorcerer, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, where fairies, mischief and mistaken identities make for fun. Costumes and crafts will be included for the final presentation.

CDYCB: 6/23-6/27, MO-FR; 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, $120

Dance Performance Camp | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe:

AGES 7 TO 14

PAIGE PATTERSON COMPARATO, SHANNON M PICKETT

Some prior dance experience required Step through the wardrobe and bring this beloved tale to life through dance! Explore a variety of dance styles with Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter on their adventure through Narnia while meeting mythical creatures and facing the White Witch. With themed choreography and costumes, dancers will build technique, confidence, and artistry in a magical setting with a performance on the final day of camp. No camp on July 4.

CDYSDC: 6/30-7/12, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, $260

LITTLE MOVERS

School of Dance Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes.

Preschool Dance I - Little Movers: AGES 3 TO 4

ALLISON MCNELLIS

For those of preschool age only

CDYL13: 6/4-7/23, WE; 4:45 PM-5:20 PM, $120 ($96)

Preschool Dance II - Little Movers: AGES 4 TO 5

ALLISON MCNELLIS

For those of preschool age only

CDYL22: 6/3-7/22, TU; 5:30 PM-6:05 PM, $120 ($96)

CDYL24: 6/5-7/24, TH; 5:00 PM-5:35 PM, $105 ($84)

Kinder Ballet - Little Movers: AGES 5 TO 6

LIAT ROTH

For those of Kindergarten age only

CDYKB1: 6/2-7/21, MO; 5:00 PM-5:45 PM, $120 ($96)

CDYKB3: 6/4-7/23, WE; 5:30 PM-6:15 PM, $120 ($96)

SCHOOL OF DANCE

YOUTH BALLET

Beginning with Ballet Fundamentals, School of Dance students follow a sequential program in which the syllabus for each level is designed to encourage greater awareness of musicality and coordination as well as increased flexibility and strength.

Ballet Fundamentals: AGES 6 TO 7

ALLISON MCNELLIS

Grade 1

CDYB12: 6/3-7/22, TU; 4:45 PM-5:30 PM, $120 ($96)

CDYB14: 6/5-7/24, TH; 5:45 PM-6:30 PM, $105 ($84)

Intro to Ballet I: AGES 7 TO 9

PAIGE PATTERSON COMPARATO

Grade 2-3

One ballet class a week is recommended at this level to build strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre.

CDYB11: 6/2-7/21, MO; 5:00 PM-5:55 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Intro to Ballet II: AGES 8 TO 10

CYNTHIA CREWS

Grade 3-4

One ballet class a week is recommended at this level to build strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre.

CDYB24: 6/5-7/24, TH; 6:30 PM-7:25 PM, $112 ($89.6)

Intro to Ballet III: AGES 9 TO 11

CYNTHIA CREWS

Grade 4-5

During the summer session, enrolling in just one ballet class per week is recommended to continue building strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre, Junior Lawrence Dance Intensive, or a special summer program.

CDYB33: 6/4-7/23, WE; 5:00 PM-6:10 PM, $144 ($115.2)

Ballet for Teens & Adults: AGES 11 TO 120

CYNTHIA CREWS

Beginners

This is a beginner/intermediate-level class for those with a least 1 year of prior ballet experience.

CDYTB2: 6/4-7/23, WE; 10:30 AM-11:40 AM, $126 ($100.8)

Intro to Ballet IV-V: AGES 11 TO 18

CYNTHIA CREWS

Grade 5-12

During the summer session, enrolling in just one ballet class per week is required. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre, Junior Lawrence Dance Intensive, or a special summer program. Ballet Va students who have been approved to train en pointe are permitted to wear their pointe shoes during the barre portion of class.

CDYB42: 6/3-7/22, TU; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $160 ($128)

CDYB44: 6/5-7/24, TH; 4:30 PM-5:55 PM, $140 ($112)

Beginning Pointe: AGES 11 TO 18

CYNTHIA CREWS

For students who have been approved for pointe work

This class continues the study of beginning pointe technique and building strength on pointe. Enrolling/attending the prior Intro to Ballet IV-V leveled class is required.

CDYP2: 6/3-7/22, TU; 6:30 PM-6:55 PM, $72 ($57.6)

CDYP4: 6/5-7/24, TH; 6:00 PM-6:25 PM, $63 ($50.4)

Advanced Ballet: AGES 12 TO 18

LIAT ROTH, PAIGE PATTERSON COMPARATO

Grade 6 & Up

This is an advanced class for dancers in levels Ballet Vb-VII or equivalent. Pointe shoes are optional for level VI-VII students. Students at this level are encouraged to attend the Senior Lawrence Dance Intensive.

CDYB63: 6/4-7/23, WE; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $160 ($128)

CDYB64: 6/5-7/24, TH; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $140 ($112)

Advanced Contemporary Ballet: AGES 12 TO 18

LIAT ROTH

Grade 6 & Up

This is an advanced class for dancers in levels Ballet Vb-VII or equivalent. Pointe shoes are optional for level VI-VII students. Dancers will explore the use of modern technique in the context of ballet, while moving to non-traditional music. Students at this level are encouraged to attend the Senior Lawrence Dance Intensive.

CDYB61: 6/2-7/21, MO; 6:00 PM-7:25 PM, $160 ($128)

JAZZ

The Jazz Dance program features various styles of jazz including classic, Broadway, and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination, and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns, and stylized choreography. Students in this program are encouraged to attend the Elemental Fusion and Dance Performance Camp.

Beginning Jazz: AGES 8 TO 120

CLAIRE BUSS

No previous experience required

CDYJ12: 6/3-7/22, TU; 6:15 PM-7:10 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Intermediate Jazz: AGES 12 TO 120

CLAIRE BUSS

For those with prior experience

CDAJ3: 6/3-7/22, TU; 7:15 PM-8:10 PM, $128 ($102.4)

TAP

Tap dance combines rhythm, musicality, and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Level I, students remain in each level until they’ve mastered the required material to progress to the next level.

Beginning Tap:

AGES 10 TO 120

GABBY MCNABB

No previous experience required

CDYT13: 6/4-7/23, WE; 6:15 PM-7:10 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Intermediate Tap: AGES 10 TO 120

GABBY MCNABB

This is an intermediate-level class for those with at least 2 years or prior experience.

CDYT23: 6/4-7/23, WE; 7:15 PM-8:10 PM, $128 ($102.4)

MODERN

These classes explore circular and grounded movements by teaching the fundamentals of various contemporary and modern dance methods.

Beginner/Intermediate Modern: AGES 8 TO 120

LIAT ROTH

No previous experience required

CDYAM1: 6/2-7/21, MO; 7:30 PM-8:25 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Intermediate/Advanced Modern: AGES 8 TO 120

LIAT ROTH

This is an intermediate-level class for those with at least 2 years or prior experience.

CDYAM3: 6/4-7/23, WE; 6:30 PM-7:40 PM, $128 ($102.4)

IRISH DANCE

Irish Dance 1 / Intro to Irish Dance: AGES 7 TO 14

ANNIE STARK

Grades 2-8, No previous experience required. These classes are upbeat and involve traditional and choreographed modern Irish dances. Beginner-level students will learn fundamental movements and the basic jig and reel steps.

CDYR15: 6/6-7/25, FR; 4:30 PM-5:25 PM, $112 ($89.6)

Irish Dance 2 / Advanced Beginner: AGES 8 TO 18

ANNIE STARK

After completion of Irish Dance 1 and with teacher recommendation.

Irish dancers will add the Hop Jig and the Slip Jig to their beginner soft shoe repertoire, and learn basic hard shoe movements.

CDYR25: 6/6-7/25, FR; 5:30 PM-6:25 PM, $112 ($89.6)

Irish Dance 3 / Intermediate:

AGES 8 TO 18

ANNIE STARK

After completion Irish Dance 2 and with teacher recommendation.

Students have learned all four beginner soft shoe dances (reel, light jig, hop jig, slip jig), and work on finishing and perfecting the three beginner hard shoe dances (hornpipe, treble jig, St. Patrick’s Day set dance).

CDYR21: 6/2-7/21, MO; 4:30 PM-5:25 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Irish Dance 4 / Advanced:

AGES 8 TO 18

ANNIE STARK

After completion of Irish Dance 3 and with teacher recommendation.

Students will learn advanced speed reel, slip jig, treble jig and hornpipe.

CDYRT1: 6/2-7/21, MO; 5:30 PM-6:25 PM, $128 ($102.4)

HIP HOP

Based on the original principles of hip hop--love, peace, unity, and having fun--these classes are filled with choreography and cover a wide range of movement styles.

Beginning Hip Hop:

AGES 7 TO 12

CLAIRE BUSS

Grade 2-6

CDYH12: 6/3-7/22, TU; 5:00 PM-5:55 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Intermediate Hip Hop:

AGES 12 TO 18

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON

Grade 6-12

CDYH23: 6/4-7/23, WE; 6:30 PM-7:25 PM, $128 ($102.4)

SCHOOL OF DANCE

ADULT CLASSES

(14 & Up unless otherwise noted)

Ballet for Teens & Adults: AGES 11 TO 19

CYNTHIA CREWS

No prior experience required

This class is specifically designed to introduce students to ballet technique and prepare them developmentally until they are ready to join the sequential ballet program. Geared toward more mature learners, actors, and musical theater students who may have little experience with dance but understand concepts and can work toward self-correction.

CDYTB2: 6/4-7/23, WE; 10:30 AM-11:40 AM, $126 ($100.8)

Adult Ballet I

SHANNON M PICKETT

No prior experience required

The adult dance program offers a variety of techniques for first-time dancers as well as those pursuing a lifelong interest in dance. Instructors specifically organize curricula to emphasize progress over perfection and experiencing the joy of dance. See “Wellness Express” for a special 25-minute add-on class.

CDAB2: 6/3-7/22, TU; 6:15 PM-7:25 PM, $144 ($115.2)

Adult Ballet II-III

CYNTHIA CREWS, PAIGE PATTERSON COMPARATO

For those with prior ballet experience.

CDAB31: 6/2-7/21, MO; 6:00 PM-7:25 PM, $160 ($128)

CDAB32: 6/3-7/22, TU; 9:30 AM-10:55 AM, $140 ($112)

CDAB34: 6/5-7/24, TH; 6:30 PM-7:55 PM, $140 ($112)

Adult Pointe

PAIGE PATTERSON COMPARATO

For those with prior ballet experience. Must also be enrolled in Adult Ballet II-III.

CDAP1: 6/2-7/21, MO; 7:30 PM-7:55 PM, $72 ($57.6)

CDAP4: 6/5-7/24, TH; 8:00 PM-8:25 PM, $63 ($50.4)

Afrodance

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON

No prior experience required

Afrodance is a collection of dances originating from Sub-Saharan African countries. Dancers will learn a combination of traditional African, Afro-Carribbean, and African hip hop moves set to African pop and Reggaeton music. This highenergy class will get you moving!

CDAFD3: 6/4-7/23, WE; 7:30 PM-8:30 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Adult Hip Hop

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON

No prior experience required Come dance to some of your favorite throwback jams! This is a no-stress class where students will learn combinations and simply have a good time grooving.

CDAH4: 6/5-7/24, TH; 7:30 PM-8:25 PM, $122 ($97.6)

Beginning

Jazz: AGES 8 TO 120

CLAIRE BUSS

No previous experience required

The Jazz Dance program features various styles of jazz including classic, Broadway, and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination, and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns, and stylized choreography.

CDYJ12: 6/3-7/22, TU; 6:15 PM-7:10 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Intermediate Jazz: AGES 12 TO 120

CLAIRE BUSS

For those with prior experience

The Jazz Dance program features various styles of jazz including classic, Broadway, and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination, and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns, and stylized choreography.

CDAJ3: 6/3-7/22, TU; 7:15 PM-8:10 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Irish Dance for Teens & Adults 1

ANNIE STARK

No previous experience required. Beginner-level students will learn fundamental movements and learn to combine them into upbeat group dances called céilís.

CDAR1: 6/2-7/21, MO; 6:30 PM-7:25 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Irish Dance for Teens & Adults 2

A NNIE STARK

After completion of Irish Dance 1 and with teacher recommendation.

Students work on finishing and perfecting the four beginner soft shoe dances (reel, light jig, hop jig, slip jig), and three beginner hard shoe dances (hornpipe, treble jig, St. Patrick’s Day set dance). We then begin advanced soft shoe techniques.

CDAD41: 6/2-7/21, MO; 7:30 PM-8:25 PM, $128 ($102.4)

ADULT CLASSES

(14 & Up unless otherwise noted)

Beginner/Intermediate Modern:

AGES 8 TO 120

LIAT ROTH

These classes explore circular and grounded movements by teaching the fundamentals of various contemporary and modern dance methods.

CDYAM1: 6/2-7/21, MO; 7:30 PM-8:25 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Intermediate/Advanced Modern: AGES 8 TO 120

LIAT ROTH

These classes explore circular and grounded movements by teaching the fundamentals of various contemporary and modern dance methods.

CDYAM3: 6/4-7/23, WE; 6:30 PM-7:40 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Beginning Tap: AGES 10 TO 120

GABBY MCNABB

No previous experience required

Tap dance combines rhythm, musicality, and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Level I, students remain in each level until they’ve mastered the required material to progress to the next level.

CDYT13: 6/4-7/23, WE; 6:15 PM-7:10 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Intermediate Tap: AGES 10 TO 120

GABBY MCNABB

For those with prior experience

Tap dance combines rhythm, musicality, and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Level I, students remain in each level until they’ve mastered the required material to progress to the next level. This is an intermediate-level class for those with at least 2 years or prior experience.

CDYT23: 6/4-7/23, WE; 7:15 PM-8:10 PM, $128 ($102.4)

SOCIAL DANCE

East Coast Swing & Rumba Basics

KATIE MOSHIER

No previous experience required We invite you to this beginner’s class to learn dances that you can use virtually anywhere! Dance in the kitchen with your loved one, at weddings, on cruises and at social gatherings. Partner dancing improves communication, builds confidence, and has been shown to preserve and improve cognitive performance. Learn a fun new skill that will last a lifetime! This course will focus on East Coast Swing, and Rhumba. Tuition is per particpation. Enrolling a partner is not required.

CDAS14: 6/5-7/24, TH; 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, $112 ($89.6)

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Holden Qi Gong

MICHELLE HEFFNER HAYES

No previous experience required

Are you ready to clear some stress and focus on your well-being? Summer is associated with the element of fire and the heart center in traditional Chinese medicine. Let’s cultivate some joy and connection! Like its “sister form,” tai chi, qi gong includes gentle, flowing movements, and, like yoga, it contains stretches, postures, breathing, meditation, and traditional tapping to activate pressure points. All movement can be modified for injury or mobility.

CDAQ2: 6/3-7/22, TU; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $128 ($102.4)

Pilates

EMMY EASLEY

No previous experience required

This class improves strength, flexibility, and overall health. Mats are provided on a first-come, firstserved basis. Feel free to bring your own.

CDAP3: 6/4-7/23, WE; 1:00 PM-1:55 PM, $112 ($89.6)

Wellness Express

SHANNON M PICKETT

No prior experience required

Maximize your ballet training with floor work designed to stretch, lengthen, and engage core muscle groups. This warm down class is for Adult Ballet I or anyone wanting to enhance their dance training.

CDAW2: 6/3-7/22, TU; 7:30 PM-7:55 PM, $72 ($57.6)

EARLY EDUCATION

ENROLL NOW

FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR!

Linda Reimond Arts-Based Preschool

For children ages 2.5-5 years. Children must be fully and independently toilet-trained.

Linda Reimond Arts-Based Preschool offers a creative, developmentally appropriate approach to early childhood education. The curriculum’s foundation is child-centered experiences – indoor/outdoor arts, play and discovery. The program’s thoughtful early educational environment nurtures creative thinking, problem-solving, imagination, confidence, cultural awareness and social/emotional skills that last a lifetime.

Kelly Galloway Kindergarten

Children five years old before August 31, 2025 are eligible to enroll.

Kelly Galloway Kindergarten specializes in preparing young students to develop innovation skills. The creative arts- and play-based curriculum sets the foundation for a lifetime love of learning. Unique learning centers are custom-designed daily to engage young children and offer creative, hands-on ways of learning academic skills. We learn and explore core concepts through interactive experiences in a rich cultural environment. Each academic center meets your child where they are. Our low student-toteacher ratio and small group centers allow us to meet children’s individual learning needs and styles in and out of the classroom.

For more information, contact Andria Devlin, Director of Early Childhood Education, at 785.843.2787 ext. 125 or andria@lawrenceartscenter.org.

ARTS-BASED CLASSES:

Coloring Outside the Lines:

AGES 2 TO 3

LINDA REIMOND

Must be 2 by first day of class.

This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-yearold to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt, and PLAY in a safe hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must!

CEC1: 5/30-6/20, FR; 9:15 AM-10:15 AM, $80

CEC2: 5/30-6/20, FR; 10:45 AM-11:45 AM, $80

CEC3: 6/27-7/25, FR; 9:15 AM-10:15 AM, $80 No class on 7/4

CEC4: 6/27-7/25, FR; 10:45 AM-11:45 AM, $80 No class on 7/4

Integrated Arts: Ages 3 to 6

EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY

Must be 3 by first day of class.

Integrated Arts is ideal for your child’s first class away from home, or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Together, we will explore a variety of art and sensory experiences. Play clothes a must! Child must be fully toilet trained.

CEI1: 5/30-6/20, FR; 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, $110

CEI2: 6/27-7/25, FR; 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, $110 No class on 7/4

Tiny Tunes: AGES 0 TO 2

JORDAN MILLS

In this music class, caregivers and babies aged 2 or younger, will bounce, wiggle, and move to fun tunes while exploring different baby-friendly instruments. You and your baby will leave with music activities you can incorporate at home to keep moving, grooving and connecting.

CEM5: 6/7-6/28, SA; 9:45 AM-10:15 AM, $40

CEM7: 7/5-7/26, SA; 9:45 AM-10:15 AM, $40

Magical Musicians: AGES 2 TO 3

JORDAN MILLS

Our magical musicians and their caregivers will explore music through play, movement, and instruments while embracing this amazing stage in their development

CEM6: 6/7-6/28, SA; 10:30 AM-11:00 AM, $40

CEM8: 7/5-7/26, SA; 10:30 AM-11:00 AM, $40

SUMMER PRESCHOOL FUN

Ages 3 to 5

Join in the Arts-Based Preschool’s summer creative adventures through arts- and play-based experiences in our outdoor and indoor classrooms. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes a must. Snack is provided. Join us for two or four days of preschool.

Jumpin’ June Preschool Fun:

EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY

CEP1: 6/2-6/25, MO;WE; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $175

CEP2: 6/3-6/26, TU;TH; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $155 No class on 6/19

EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPS:

Ages 4 to 6 (Unless otherwise indicated)

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Feel the Beat

JORDAN MILLS

In this music camp, kids will Feel the Beat in many ways! We will use our bodies for creative movement and upbeat dancing and use percussive instruments to make our own beat! Whether you have a dancer, drummer, or all around mover and groover they will experience rhythm, creativity and FUN in this camp.

CEM1: 6/9-6/12, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

Beginner Ukulele:

AGES 6 TO 8

JORDAN MILLS

This camp is designed for 6-8 year olds who already own a ukulele. For this beginner class, you will need to bring a ukulele each day. We will learn the fundamentals of playing, holding, and tuning your ukulele. As well as simple chords and fun songs.

CEM2: 6/23-6/26, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-2:30 PM, $95

Musical Engineers

JORDAN MILLS

How does a guitar string make noise? What makes a drum so loud? What exactly makes a bell jingle? In this camp, engineers will learn the in’s and out’s of musical instruments while constructing their own instruments out of recyclables and household materials.

CEM3: 7/7-7/10, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

Blast Off

JORDAN MILLS

Campers will travel to faraway galaxies through creative movement and visual art. Artists will create and design their own creatures, planets and more. At the end of camp they will have their own handmade treasures to take home.

CEM4: 7/21-7/24, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

Jazzy July Preschool Fun

EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY

CEP3: 6/30-7/23, MO;WE; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $175

CEP4: 7/1-7/24, TU;TH; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $175

The Breakfast Club

EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY

Bring your appetite for this cooking camp full of your favorite breakfast foods. In addition to the art of cooking, we will create visual art and PLAY. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or intolerances.

CEK5: 6/23-6/26, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $115

Imagineering Adventures

EMILY CASEY

If you enjoy building, creatively solving problems and inventing unique solutions, then this threeday camp is for you! We’ll dream big and let our imaginations take us on an adventure as we use science, technology, engineering, art and math in playful exciting ways!

CEK6: 6/30-7/3, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

ART & PLAY-BASED CAMPS

Art! Water! Play!

EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY

This camp will keep you cool during the summer. We will explore water both inside and outside, create visual art and, of course, play!

CEK1: 6/2-6/5, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

Art Explosion

ADELAI SPEARS

Art Explosion camp, where creativity knows no bounds. Through the use of bubbles, splatter painting, spin art and more, campers will explore a variety of materials and sensory experiences that will ignite creativity.

CEK2: 6/9-6/12, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

Monarch Butterflies

PAULA PEPIN

Did you know monarchs taste with their feet? Join us as we learn amazing facts about monarchs and the plants that support them. We will explore the world of monarchs through messy interactive art, dramatic play, sensory activities, storytime featuring the work of Eric Carle and a close examination of our own Arts Center Monarch Way station. We are excited to include Ann Ryan of KU’s Monarch Watch. 3 day camp

CEK3: 6/16-6/18, MO-WE; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $90

It’s Electric

EMILY CASEY

In this highly charged camp, we will (safely) explore the shocking power of electricity. Through art, play and hands-on activities, we’ll learn about circuits, batteries, build electrical projects and more. We are positive you will have an energizing time! 3 day camp

CEK4: 6/16-6/18, MO-WE; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $90

Clay-mazing

ADELAI SPEARS, TWIGGY CERCY

Join us as we learn and use basic, fundamental clay techniques to create unique ceramic art. We will also create visual art and have a blast playing the summer day away!

CEK7: 7/7-7/10, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

Sticky Business

ADELAI SPEARS

This messy camp is designed for artists who love slime, oobleck, fingerpaint and exploring textures. Leave the mess with us and take your child’s artwork home.

CEK8: 7/14-7/17, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

Design Dreamers

TWIGGY CERCY

Calling all budding architects and designers! Build a miniature playhouse out of cardboard and recycled materials, outfitted with mini furniture and mini food, too! Take your creation home at the end of the week for hours of imaginary fun with your favorite figurine friends.

CEK9: 7/21-7/24, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $110

YOUTH VISUAL ARTS

YOUTH VISUAL ARTS CAMPS

Ages 6-8 & 9-12

Ignite your creativity this summer! Artists will be inspired by a different weekly theme exploring various art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are always different - register for both to attend a full day!

Campers need to bring a snack for each AM and PM section attending. All-day campers, in addition, should also bring a sack lunch to participate in a supervised ‘lunch bunch’ from 12:00-1:00 PM.

WEEK 1: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 2-6

Endangered Expressions

KATIE ALLDRITT, TERESA WRIGHT (AM)

CAITLIN DEFILIPPO, KENZIE SCHAEFFER (PM)

1

Use your creativity to shine a light on endangered animals, plants, and ecosystems from around the world! Investigate the challenges they face and create bold, expressive artworks that inspire awareness and action.

CY68A1: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY68P1: Ages 6-8; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

CY912A1: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY912P1: Ages 9-12; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

WEEK 2: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 9-13

Mini City

KATIE ALLDRITT, WHITNEY JACOBS (AM)

2

SYDNI WILLIAM, ANNABELLE LEE WITHINGTON (PM)

Design a small-scale cardboard building for your toys or pets as you work with fellow artists to assemble a mini-metropolis. We’ll learn what types of buildings make a community special before building small-scale cardboard structures. Our finished designs will be arranged in the Main Lobby for family and friends to visit at the end of the week.

CY68A2: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY68P2: Ages 6-8; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

CY912A2: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY912P2: Ages 9-12; 1PM-4 PM, $175

FAMILY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: AGES 5+

Tuition includes the cost of one child and one adult.

Family Clay Workshop: Clay Bookends

CINDY KERSENBROCK

Learn basic ceramic hand-building techniques to create sculptural bookends to keep your favorite stories held together in style.

CYFWA: 6/14, SA; 9 AM-11:30 AM, $75

Family Clay Workshop: Handbuilt Planters

CINDY KERSENBROCK

Make your art grow as we learn to make oneof-a-kind planters full of texture and pattern to hang on the wall or put on a shelf.

CYFWB: 7/19, SA; 9 AM-11:30 AM, $75

WEEK 3: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 16-18 & 20

DAY CAMPS!

3

Artists can explore their creativity in one-day, all day camps. No camp on Thursday, June 19.

Sculpt Stuff!

TRACI BUNKERS, ERIN MARTIN

Make awesome art in 3D as we explore the world of sculpture! Experiment with cool concepts like form, balance, and movement as we bring our ideas to life.

CY68MON3:Ages 6-8, MO; 9 AM-4 PM, $90

CY912MON3:Ages 9-12 MO; 9 AM-4 PM, $90

Print Stuff!

ANNABELLE LEE WITHINGTON, SYDNI WILLIAM

Discover the endless possibilities of printmaking as we stamp, press, and roll with ink to make piles and piles of prints.

CY68TUE3: Ages 6-8, TU; 9 AM-4 PM, $90

CY912TUE3: Ages 9-12, TU; 9 AM-4 PM, $90

Fiber Stuff!

KATIE ALLDRITT, FINN FINNERTY

Get stitching as we learn simple techniques to create handmade projects with fabrics, yarn, thread, and other fibers!

CY68WED3: Ages 6-8, WE; 9 AM-4 PM, $90

CY912WED3: Ages 9-12, WE; 9 AM-4 PM, $90

Paint Stuff!

KATIE ALLDRITT, CAITLIN DEFILIPPO

Supercharge your painting skills as we explore new techniques and bold brushstrokes to create vibrant, eye-catching compositions!

CY68FRI3: Ages 6-8, FR; 9 AM-4 PM, $90

CY912FRI3: Ages 9-12, FR; 9 AM-4 PM, $90

WEEK 4: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 23-27

Blended Arts: KITCHEN CABARET

BAILEY KIVETT, LAC FACULTY (AM)

SYDNI WILLIAM, LAC FACULTY (PM)

4

This blended arts camp combines Performing and Visual Arts instruction. Campers will be encouraged to play with their food as we create art and tell stories inspired by what’s inside your refrigerator and kitchen cabinets. We’ll make visual art that becomes part of our storytelling recipe, to be used in a special performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

CY68A4: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY68P4: Ages 6-8; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

CY912A4: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY912P4: Ages 9-12; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

WEEK 5: MONDAY - THURSDAY, JUNE 30-JULY 3

(NO CAMP ON JULY 4)

Flip the Switch

BRYANN BURKE, FINN FINNERTY (AM)

5

MIA FORSBERG-HAVERKAMP, DEHMIE DEHMLOW (PM)

Make art that causes a literal buzz or shines like a star in this camp where campers will learn to incorporate simple electric circuits into their artwork! Campers will sketch and develop ideas, then collaborate with special guest teen mentors from USD 497 Team STEAM to build wire connections and switches. The rest of the week will be spent adding the finishing touches to our electrifying works of art.

CY68A5: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $150

CY68P5: Ages 6-8; 1 PM-4 PM, $150

CY912A5: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $150

CY912P5: Ages 9-12; 1 PM-4 PM, $150

WEEK 6: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 7-11

Legendary Creatures

6

KATIE ALLDRITT, MIA FORSBERG-HAVERKAMP (AM)

TRACI BUNKERS, KENZIE SCHAEFFER (PM)

Bring the stuff of legends to life in this camp where young artists will create imaginative artworks inspired by their favorite myths, folk tales, monsters, or fantasies. We’ll explore different art mediums and techniques to make dragons soar, jackalopes hop, or unicorns shimmer!

CY68A6: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY68P6: Ages 6-8; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

CY912A6: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY912P6: Ages 9-12; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

WEEK 7: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 14-18

Blended Arts: Spaced Out!

SYDNI WILLIAM, LIAT ROTH (AM)

MAEVE HILGERS, LIAT ROTH (PM)

In this special camp, we will explore the universe through a blend of Dance and Visual Arts instruction. Campers will investigate the solar system and beyond to make artworks and dance moves inspired by the physics and beauty of meteor showers, weightless astronauts, swirling galaxies, and more. At the end of the week, we’ll debut our celestial dance moves and astronomical artworks to our family and friends with a special performance.

CY68A7: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY68P7: Ages 6-8; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

CY912A7: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY912P7: Ages 9-12; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

WEEK 8: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 21-25

Box City: LIMA, PERU

KATIE ALLDRITT, WHITNEY JACOBS (AM)

WEEK 9: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 28-AUGUST 1

Art-Mart

KATIE ALLDRITT, BRYANN BURKE (AM)

LILLIAN SELBY, KIM BROOK (PM)

This camp will prepare young artists to sell their work at Art Mart as we fill our booths with handmade stickers and prints, learn simple projects for home décor, and create jewelry and fashion designs that will fly off the shelves. Each young artist will design and prepare a vendor’s booth before inviting family and friends to spend special “LAC Art Bucks” at the Art Mart grand opening!

CY68A9: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY68P9: Ages 6 to 8; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

CY912A9: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY912P9: Ages 9-12; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

WEEK 10: MONDAY - FRIDAY, AUGUST 4-8

10 8

SYDNI WILLIAM, ANNABELLE LEE WITHINGTON (PM)

Take a trip to South America and discover the architectural traditions and vibrant cultural history of Lima, the capital city of Peru. We’ll explore the surrounding beaches and jungles and investigate the types of shops, markets, restaurants, and other buildings that make this city special. Working in small groups, we’ll create collaborative cardboard structures which we’ll assemble to make a kidsized cityscape in the Main Lobby for our families and friends to tour at the end of the week. (Note: These structures may be too large to take home!)

CY68A8: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY68P8: Ages 6-8; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

CY912A8: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY912P8: Ages 9-12; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

Anime-zing

KATIE ALLDRITT, ERIKA KJORLIE GEERY (AM)

KATIE ALLDRITT, FINN FINNERTY (PM)

Learn to create anime inspired original characters and environments fit for storytelling. We’ll use artist’s pencils to learn proportions while sketching characters. Then with pen and ink, we’ll add detail and practice controlling alcohol markers to create careful blends of dynamic colors.

CY68A10: Ages 6-8; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY68P10: Ages 6-8; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

CY912A10: Ages 9-12; 9 AM-12 PM, $175

CY912P10: Ages 9-12; 1 PM-4 PM, $175

SUMMER STUDIO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Lend a hand in the studios this summer. We need volunteers ages 14+ to assist youth visual arts classes and camps working alongside instructors to prepare materials, assist young artists and tidy the studios. Volunteers will need to attend an orientation before they begin volunteering. To apply, visit lawrenceartscenter.org

TEEN VISUAL ARTS

TEEN VISUAL ARTS CAMPS & WORKSHOPS:

AGES 13-18

No classes June 19th or July 4

Teen summer camps introduce artists to the Arts Center’s studios and classes through in-depth exploration of art mediums, techniques, and ideas. Teen camps are led by local artists to provide insight into their creative processes through fun exercises, projects, and collaboration.

WEEK 1: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 2-6

Drawing Portraits

MIA FORSBERG-HAVERKAMP

1

Gain confidence in drawing the human face with a dynamic approach to rendering. Students will spend time investigating human anatomy and skeletal structure using still-life models and photo studies.

CYTDA1: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $170

Digital Animation

YEKYOUNG KIM

Learn the fundamentals of digital animation using Photoshop tools and tricks. We’ll spend time sketching character designs, storyboarding, and learn about traditional animation techniques to bring our drawings to life.

CYTDA1: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $170

Thrift Flips

TWIGGY CERCY

Give those thrift store finds new life in this camp that will teach you easy alteration and transformation techniques to make old stuff new. After scouring the racks at downtown thrift stores, we’ll learn simple hand stitching and how to use a sewing machine to make one-of-a-kind fashion statements.

CYTJP1: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

Ceramic Planters

TRACI BUNKERS

Learn the skills to create hand built sculptures and functional objects with clay. We’ll roll out slabs, pinch, coil, shape and texture clay to make pots for plants, dishes, whimsical sculptures and more.

CYTCP1: 1PM-4 PM, $180

WEEK 2: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 9-13

Writing Dynamic Characters

JENEA HAVENER

Who is your main character? What motivates them? How did they get that scar? We’ll ask these and other character development questions as we explore archetypes to learn what’s typical... and then how to break the rules! Conjure believable yet interesting characters and come away with a slew of new people (or animals, or aliens, or…) to populate your writing.

CYTWA2: 6/9-6/13, MO-FR; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $160

Teen Darkroom Photography (A)

ANN DEAN

Learn the basics of 35mm photography, including composition and camera mechanics, film development and darkroom printing. Film, chemicals and paper provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own 35mm film camera or one can be provided by the Arts Center upon request.

CYTLP2: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

Teen Wheel Throwing (A)

MICHELLE ROGNE

2

This camp will introduce students to the skills to create a pot on the wheel as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students will have the opportunity to explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.

CYTCP2: 1 PM-4 PM, $180

Extreme Painting!

WHITNEY JACOBS

Push the possibilities of painting to the limit in this camp that will get you thinking beyond the frame of the canvas. We’ll experiment with wild paint additives, paint on found objects, make patterns with spray paint, and even draw with fire and heat to make extreme compositions.

CYTJP2: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

WEEK 3: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 16-18 & 20

Polymer Clay Techniques

BRYANN BURKE

Make intricate sculptures with oven-bake polymer clay as we learn to use specialized tools to model, shape, and assemble our material to produce small charms, pins, earrings, and other fun things.

CYTJMONA: MO; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $50

Paper Flower Sculpting

LILLIAN SELBY

Create stunning, three dimensional flowers from paper, wire, and other materials. Learn sculpting techniques to manipulate, shape, layer, and color paper into beautiful, handcrafted sculptures.

CYTPMONP: MO; 1:30 PM-4 PM, $50

Teen Screen Print Crash Course

ALICIA KELLY

Jump into screen printing and learn the process from start to finish. Students will create an original design to print onto a t-shirt and posters.

CYTPTUEA3: TU; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $50

Zines

TERESA WRIGHT

DIY mini publications: zines! Learn different printmaking techniques and ways to assemble your own zines filled with drawings, art, poetry, and more.

CYTCTUEP3: TU; 1:30 PM-4 PM, $50

Appliqué for the Day

DEHMIE DEHMLOW

Cut, layer, and fuse your way into creating one-ofa-kind textile embellishments that can be added to fabric, clothing, handbags, and more!

CYTJWEDA3: WE; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $50

Macramé

TRACI BUNKERS

Learn the art of macramé in this hands-on, introductory workshop. Master basic knots and techniques to create your own stylish wall hanging or decorative piece

CYTJWEDP3: WE; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $50

The Art of Henna

BRYANN BURKE

Learn about Mehndi, the long tradition of creating decorative designs on hands, feet, and the body using the dried leaves of the henna plant. We’ll look at traditional designs from India, Africa, Pakistan, and other places throughout the world before creating original designs on paper and then our hands or feet using traditional and contemporary tools and materials.

CYTJFRIA3: FR; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $50

Spray Paint Portraits

MIA FORSBERG--HAVERKAMP

Learn the art of spray paint portraiture! Experiment with stencils, shading techniques, and bold color choices to create striking, one-of-a-kind portraits.

CYTCFRIP3: FR; 1:30 PM-4 PM, $50

TEEN VISUAL ARTS

WEEK 4 MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 23-27

Draw What you Eat: Food Illustration

ZOE VINCENT

4

Love to eat? Like to draw? Bring your favorite foods to life in 2D. Learn techniques for capturing texture, depth, and detail while sketching everything from realistic treats to imaginative food-inspired art.

CYTDA4: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $170

Ceramics: Set the Table

MAEVE HILGERS

Make a dinner setting with a plate, cup, bowl, and spoon in your personal art style. We will look to see how artists design dinnerware in a unified motif and learn to use handbuilding techniques to transform slabs of clay using geometric templates, drape molds, and more. We’ll finish with colored slip and glaze so you’re ready for your next big meal.

CYTCP4: 1 PM-4 PM, $180

Crochet Creations

TRACI BUNKERS

Learn the basics of crochet stitches, patterns, and techniques to create your own unique accessories, plushies, and more from yarn.

CYTFP4: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

WEEK 5: MONDAY - THURSDAY, JUNE 30-JULY 3

(NO CAMP ON JULY 4)

Paper Sculpture

ALICIA KELLY

5 6

Working with paper folding, cutting and engineering techniques, this camp will focus on the unlimited creativity of each student. Students will experiment with 3D paper prototypes that will be transformed into one-of-a-kind sculptures.

CYTTA5: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $140

Painting Animals

KATIE ALLDRITT

Explore the basics of acrylic painting while creating a finished canvas painting. Students will learn to lay out a composition, mix colors, and experiment with paint application.

CYTPA5: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $140

Lamp Camp!

SYDNI WILLIAM

Design and build your own lamp from special found objects and recycled materials. Once assembled, we’ll spray paint, add surface decorations, then install a light bulb socket with a plug-in cord.

CYTJP5: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $140

WEEK 6: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 7-11

Screen Printing: Tees & Totes

ALICIA KELLY

Create your own t-shirts, totes and posters in this camp that will teach the foundations of screen printing. Students will experiment with handdrawn stencils, color and design to create piles of prints and wearable works of art.

CYTPA6: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $170

Mini-Masterpieces

BAILEY KIVETT

Shrink the great works of the masters down to the size of a matchbook or spoon! We’ll learn to carefully control our brush to paint on tiny canvases and found objects, making small-scale artworks that pack a punch.

CYTJP6: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

Teen Wheel Throwing (B)

MAEVE HILGERS

This camp will introduce students to the skills needed to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.

CYTCP6: 1 PM-4 PM, $180

WEEK 7: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 14-18

Watercolor Painting

KATIE ALLDRITT

Dive into the hypnotizing world of watercolor to learn the fundamentals of color mixing, practice brush strokes, and explore special effects. Students of all skill levels will work to create finished artworks and set up their own watercolor palette to take home at the end of the week!

CYTPA7: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $170

Making with Metals

BAILEY KIVETT

This intro to metalworking will encourage students to transform sheet metal into jewelry and decorative objects. Learn the basic skills to transform raw materials into art.

CYTJA7: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $170

Teen Darkroom Photography (B)

ANN DEAN

7

Learn the basics of 35mm photography, including composition and camera mechanics, film development and darkroom printing. Film, chemicals and paper provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own 35mm film camera or one can be provided by the Arts Center upon request.

CYTLP7: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

Franken-Fibers

TRACI BUNKERS

Stitch and sew soft sculptures that combine machine sewing with hand stitching to make playful three-dimensional forms. We’ll practice sewing simple forms and experiment with upcycling stuffed animals in a Frankenstein style to create wild new creatures.

CYTJP7: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

WEEK 8 MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 21-25

Printed Stickers, Patches & Pins

ANNABELLE LEE WITHINGTON

8

Turn your drawings into bold, wearable art in this week-long teen camp about relief printmaking! Learn to carve, ink, and print multiples of your own custom stickers, patches, and button-back pins.

CYTPA8: 9:30 AM-12 PM, $170

Jewelry: Stone Setting

BAILEY KIVETT

Create jewelry that showcases the beauty of natural stones. Students will select a stone to inspire their design, then learn to saw, file, sand, and polish metal to create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Our finished jewelry will be ready to wear on a chain or cord.

CYTJA8: 9:30 PM-12 PM, $170

Drawing from Life

WHITNEY JACOBS

Learn the fundamentals of observational drawing to accurately render proportion, perspective, mass, and value. Students will explore various drawing media, including pencil, charcoal, pen and ink to draw things as they really are!

CYTJP8: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

TEEN VISUAL ARTS

WEEK 9: MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 28-AUGUST 1

Teen Wheel Throwing (C)

ADELAI SPEARS

9

This camp will introduce students to the skills needed to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.

CYTCA9: 9 AM-12 PM, $180

Acrylic Painting

ZOE VINCENT

Explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting! Experiment with color, texture, and techniques to create expressive and unique works of art on canvas and more.

CYTPA9: 9:30 PM-12 PM, $170

Fiber Arts Grab Bag!

DEHMIE DEHMLOW

Sample a variety of fiber arts techniques such as dyeing, creating stamped patterns, appliquéing, and embroidering. We’ll bring it all together as we learn to use a sewing machine to create a simple bag using our fiber experiments.

CYTJP5: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

WEEK 10: MONDAY - FRIDAY, AUGUST 4-8

Teen Wheel Throwing (D)

MICHELLE ROGNE

10

This camp will introduce students to the skills needed to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.

CYTCP10: 9 AM-12 PM, $180

Clay Jewelry

MICHELLE ROGNE

Create fashionable clay adornments using handbuilding techniques to create pendants, earrings, pins, and bracelets. Students will also make a ceramic jewelry box, ring holder, or earring tree to hold our ceramic treasures.

CYTCA10: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

Graphic Novels

ERIKA KJORLIE GEERY

Learn to tell visual stories with original characters or fan fiction. We’ll spend time sketching storyboards and designing characters, then work to produce a colorful panel page using alcohol markers, pen and ink.

CYTJP10: 1:30 PM-4 PM, $170

ADULT VISUAL ARTS

Ages 14+ unless otherwise noted

WORKSHOPS

Foraged Cordage

LIZ BONNY

Making cordage is a fundamental survival skill and artistic practice. Learn how to cordage from a variety of plants found in your neighborhood.

CAF24: 6/7, SA; 1 PM-4 PM, $70

Revisionist Memory

JENEA HAVENER

It’s writing meets therapy in this three-hour workshop! Your life is a story, and your memories are full of writing inspiration. I’ll help you mine your history to write memoir, poetry, essays and stories - any genre you choose.

CAW16: 6/14, SA; 1 PM-4 PM, $60

Naturally Dye Wool & Silk Fibers

LIZ BONNY

In this class we will learn how to scour, mordant, and dye wool and silk materials found in nature. This class will cover three dyes.

CAF86: 6/21, SA; 1 PM-4 PM, $70

Wool Felted Balls

JERRY DOWDLE

Students will use wet felting techniques to make wool balls with a quick and easy method. Small decorative balls and large dryer balls will be created with wool roving.

CAF16: 6/28-6/28, SA; 3:00 PM-5:30 PM, $60

Block Printing Fabric Workshop

KATHRYN COMBS

Discover the art of block printing as you transform plain fabrics into personalized textiles with hand-carved designs. In this immersive oneweek workshop, learn to design, carve, and print repeating patterns using traditional woodblock techniques.

CAX31: 8/4-8/8, MO-FR; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $150

The

Recycled Brick Road: Making Pavers with Clay Studio Scraps

SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK

Learn how to make custom shaped paver bricks using materials sourced from the LAC building. You will work to design your own pavers and forms, press them using reclaim materials and decorate them for use in your own outdoor space

CAC35: 8/11-8/15, MO-FR; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $150

CERAMICS

Beginning Wheel Throwing

ADELAI SPEARS, SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK, TWIGGY CERCY

Learn the basics of wedging, centering, wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing while making functional objects like cylinders, mugs, bowls, and plates.

Adelai: CAC21: 6/2-7/21, MO; 5 PM-7 PM, $220

Shantel: CAC12: 6/3-8/5, TU; 5 PM-7 PM, $260

Twiggy: CAC16: 6/7-7/26, SA; 10 AM-12 PM, $220

Twiggy: CAC26: 6/7-7/26, SA; 1 PM-3 PM, $220

Little Heads or Bust!

BEN AHLVERS

Sculpt your own ceramic heads based on real or imagined figures, human or animal. This class is focused on making small to medium sized heads for the table or the wall. We’ll be experimenting with textured glazes and a variety of surface techniques. Previous clay experience is recommended.

CAC25: 6/6-8/1, FR; 10 AM-12 PM, $220

Beginning Handbuilding

GABRIEL JOHN POUCHER

Students will learn basic building techniques through pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction and then transition into more advanced forming and surface decoration techniques.

CAC31: 6/2-7/21, MO; 7 PM-9 PM, $220

Ceramics Revolution

HOLLIE RICE

Fresh, new, and alternative approaches to working with clay are explored in this experimental class. All levels welcome!

CAC24: 6/5-7/31, TH; 6 PM-9 PM, $260

It’s the Little Things

GABRIEL JOHN POUCHER

Students will learn experimental approaches to ceramic construction, with a focus on fine detail and color application. We will cover a variety of hand building, extrusion, and slip trailing techniques. Previous experience is recommended but not required.

CAC32: 6/3-7/22, TU; 7 PM-9 PM, $220

Unstuck!

CHRIS NORTH

Solve creative roadblocks for ceramic projects you’ve put off or breathe new life into existing work! In class, through creative improvisation exercises and project-making, students will develop new processes while deepening their creative voice. Previous clay experience recommended.

CAC23: 6/4-6/25, WE; 5 PM-7 PM, $120

Pouring Pots

KYLA STRID

Let’s make some pots that pour: pitchers, batter bowls, creamers, ewers, syrup jars, etc. This class will cover various approaches to making spouts on wheel thrown and hand built forms. Previous clay experience is strongly encouraged.

CAC34: 6/5-7/24, TH; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $210

Ceramics Open Studio

[Instructor Permission Required]

SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK

Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently. Participants must provide their own clay, and classes have studio right-ofway. Anyone enrolled in Open Studio will meet with Shantel at 4pm June 2nd or arrange to meet with her independently at the start of the session. No Studio access June 19th, or July 4th.

CAC57: 6/2-8/9, MO-SA; 9 AM-8 PM, $260

ADULT VISUAL ARTS

DRAWING & PAINTING

Beginning Drawing

ANTHONY CORRARO

This class invites students of all levels to begin learning how to train the eyes and hands together. Observe and translate real objects into a twodimensional drawing, render light and shadow, and delve into basic color theory.

CAD11: 6/2-7/21, MO; 7:30 PM-9 PM, $180

Fundamentals of Oil Painting

BLANCA HERRADA

Students will learn the foundations of oil painting through various fundamental exercises. Learn how to develop paintings with lessons in color, composition, and technique. All experience levels are welcome.

CAP12: 6/3-7/22, TU; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $220

Life Drawing & Anatomy for the Artist: Ages 18+

JEFF RIDGWAY

Students learn to draw the human figure, working from a live model and using various drawing media. No photographic devices allowed. Must be 18 to enroll.

CAD24: 6/5-7/31, TH; 7 PM-9:30 PM, $230

Portraiture

JEFF RIDGWAY

Learn about the technique, composition, color while capturing a person’s likeness. We will also study examples of portraiture throughout art history. Open to the drawing/painting media of each students’ choice. Basic drawing materials will be provided. Previous drawing or painting experience is encouraged.

CAD23: 6/4-7/23, WE; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $220

Drawing Lawrence: Feathers & Fur

KENT SMITH

Merge feral and fine art in this sketchbook safari, meeting in a new location each week, drawing creatures covered in feathers and fur! Hand-Build a custom sketchbook, and fill it with drawings of anatomy, behavior, and textures using a variety of animals as models and references. A $40 fee for a supply kit is included in the cost of this class. Students who enroll will receive details on when and how to pick up these kits from the Arts Center before the start of the class. The supply kit fees are non-refundable.

CAD15: 6/6-8/1, FR; 9 AM-11 AM, $220

Intro to Watercolor MATTHEW LORD

This introductory watercolor class invites students from all levels to explore different water-based media and techniques. Discover mark making, color mixing, and a variety of subjects to render in this course.

CAP21: 6/2-7/21, MO; 5 PM-7 PM, $250

FIBER ARTS

Sewing Fundamentals

TWIGGY CERCY

This class introduces the fundamentals of clothing construction, sewing machine operation, alterations, and various types of seams and stitches.

CAF14: 6/5-7/31, TH; 5 PM-7 PM, $220

JEWELRY, METALS, GLASS

Stained Glass

CAROLYN FOSTER, DOROTHY HOYT-REED

Explore fundamental stained glass techniques while creating unique pieces in one of the most precious and revered mediums in the decorative arts.

Carolyn: CAX12: 6/3-7/22, TU; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $220

Dorothy: CAX26: 6/7-7/26, SA; 12 PM-2 PM, $220

Dorothy: CAX16: 6/7-7/26, SA; 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, $220

Beginning Metalsmithing

LAURA ROLLINS

This course will provide an introduction to basic metalsmithing skills like sawing, filing, soldering, and setting a stone.

CAJ11: 6/2-7/21, MO; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $220

Jewelry Design

RACHAEL SUDLOW

Learn how to make rings, earrings, and pendants in silver and copper using a wide range of techniques from soldering to stone setting.

CAJ13: 6/4-7/23, WE; 5 PM-7 PM, $250

Necklaces

RACHAEL SUDLOW

Each week we will design a new necklace, using metal, stones & various alternative materials. The demonstrations vary from session to session so returning students are welcome! Open to all levels.

CAJ23: 7/2-7/23, WE; 7 PM-9 PM, $150

Earrings

RACHAEL SUDLOW

Each week we will create a unique pair of earrings, using metal, stones & various alternative materials. The demonstrations vary from session to session so returning students are welcome! Open to all levels.

CAJ23: 6/4-6/25, WE; 7 PM-9 PM, $150

PHOTOGRAPHY

Adult Darkroom Photography: Ages 18+

ANN DEAN

This class provides students with the basic skills to shoot, develop, print and manipulate 35mm blackand-white images in the darkroom. Chemistry, film and a limited amount of paper are included. Students must provide their own 35mm film camera.

CAL51: 6/9-7/28, MO; 6 PM-8 PM, $250

PRINTMAKING & PAPER ARTS

Screenprinting 101

ALICIA KELLY

In this 4 week crash course, learn the fundamentals of screen printing while printing on paper & fabric. Experimenting with layers and color methods, students will leave the class with a deep understanding of the complete process along with custom printed works!

CAT33: 7/2-7/23, WE; 6 PM-8 PM, $140

Screenprinting CMYK

ANTHONY CORRARO

Learn how to convert digital designs and photographs into screen prints using the CMYK method. This class will first review the basics of the process, then it will encourage students to experiment with different techniques.

CAT22: 6/3-7/22, TU; 6 PM-8 PM, $220

Relief Printmaking

ANTHONY CORRARO

This class will introduce relief printmaking. Students will learn to carve and print their designs using various materials such as linoleum and wood.

CAT13: 6/4-7/23, WE; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $220

Copper, Iron, Salt: Beginning Intaglio

KATHRYN COMBS

Learn the mesmerizing art of intaglio printmaking, where images are etched or engraved into metal plates. Create rich, detailed prints while exploring traditional and contemporary techniques across 8 weeks.

CAT34: 6/5-7/31, TH; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $220

Letterpress

TIM O’BRIEN

If you like the written word and making images, this class gives you a chance to combine the two. Learn how to design, set, and print type to create stationery, business cards and broadsheets, or your own project. This class will also introduce linoleum carving and pressure printing techniques.

CAT11: 6/2-7/21, MO; 7 PM-9 PM, $220

Printmaking Open Studio

[Instructor Permission Required]

KATHRYN COMBS

Open studio is for advanced students to work independently. Participants must provide their own inks and paper, and classes have studio rightof-way. Instructor permission required. No Studio June 19th or July 4th.

CAT57: 6/2-8/9, MO-SA; 9 AM-8PM, $260

WRITING

Finding Your Writing Practice

COLLEEN MORRISSEY

Oftentimes, the hardest part of writing is just getting started. Find your ideal writing ritual in this class by experimenting with prompts, journaling, dictation, and other jump-start skills to help you craft your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.

CAW14: 6/5-7/31, TH; 5 PM-7 PM, $190

Prairie Practice Writing Workshop

LESLIE VONHOLTEN

Incorporating concepts of rewilding and ceremonial practices, this writing course will explore ways to give voice to the prairie. Workshop includes readings, seasonal traditions, and writing exercises. Optional field trip to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve on Saturday, June 21.

CAW13: 6/4-7/9, WE; 6 PM-8 PM, $170

LAWRENCE CHILDREN'S CHOIR

M-F

1832 Mass Street 785-843-2981

www.cottinshardware.com hardware@sunflower.com

Please join us for free demonstrations, led by our Ceramic Instructors at Bracker’s Good Earth Clays on the 3rd Saturday of the month, from 12-1pm. Bracker’s address: 1831 E 1450 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044

April 19th: Handle It!: Kyla Strid will demonstrate how to make elegant handles

May 17th: Ceramic Jewelry: Adelai Spears will demonstrate different approaches to making ceramic jewelry

June 21st: Textured Slab Cups: Shantel Wright-Hancock will demonstrate slab building cups using templates and textured slabs.

July 19th: Paper Clay Structures: Gabriel John Poucher will demonstrate constructing structures with bone dry paper components.

JUNE 26 - 29

The Free State Festival celebrates the free spirit of the state of Kansas with films that challenge, inspire, and entertain. This annual signature event brings independent films, live music, comedy and art to the Lawrence Arts Center as well as partnering venues. Full lineup and schedule of events will be announced in April! Individual tickets and All Access passes will be available.

The Lawrence Arts Center’s early childhood programs use art and play to help young children build creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills for lifelong success.

• Art- and play-based curriculum focused on social and emotional growth

• Unique, thoughtfully designed curriculum aligned with State Standards

• Low student-to-teacher ratios led by highly qualified educators

• Hands-on experiences with professional artists, tools, and creative spaces

• Flexible part-time options for mornings or afternoons, with early and late care available

• Multi-age preschool classes for children ages 2.5 to 5

Join our community, where curious minds and families forge lifelong friendships while embarking on exciting journeys of discovery!

WANT TO TOUR?

Email Andria Devlin at andria@lawrenceartscenter.org

See page 14 for more information.