7th Grade - Adult

Join this pottery class to explore clay bowls and the things we can turn them into. This class will cover both hand building techniques and wheel throwing to create functional bowls from clay. No previous experience necessary. All materials will be provided. 

10:30am - 1:00pm, Mondays and Wednesdays, January 28, February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16.

All Ages

These 60-minute private lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking for an easy-going, fun environment. Students will learn basic terminology and foundational aspects of playing chords and melodies on guitar. Classes are less theory and more practical application but can also be adapted to the needs and wants of each student. Students will need to supply their own guitar, strings, and picks.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month.  Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of February 2, 9, 16, 23.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

All Ages

These 60-minute private lessons are for individuals of any skill level who are looking to learn, build upon, or get reacquainted with the basics of old time, Scottish, or Irish fiddle music. We will also explore more advanced techniques as we work through tunes tailored to everyone’s needs.

Students will need to bring their own fiddle, bow, and rosin. A folder, pencil, and recording device are recommended as well.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month.

Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or makeup for missed lessons.

Weeks of February 2, 9, 16, 23.

Schedule your class between 8am-5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

All Ages

These 60-minute private vocal lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking for an easy-going, fun environment. 

Students will learn to sing with confidence. Students will learn proper vocal techniques. There will be a focus on the four basic principles of singing: breath support, relaxed vocal cords, diction, and ear training.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month. Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of February 2, 9, 16, 23.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

Adult

This class explores the fundamentals of using different types of pastels (soft, hard, oil), and essential techniques to create colorful and expressive art. Through guided step-by-step instruction often involving still life objects or photographs, students will experiment with different tools and surfaces to develop foundational skills in blending, layering, and shading to create smooth transitions and rich textures unique to pastel drawing. Students will also learn how to mix colors directly on the paper and use value and color relationships to build form and light. This class is suitable for all levels of experience.

5:30 - 7:00 pm, Mondays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9.

Adult

Hand building with pottery is another way of working with clay. The basic techniques are easier to learn and the range of forms you can produce is much broader. If you are interested in clay, but are not sure the wheel is for you, consider hand building and begin creating wonderful functional pieces of artwork on your very first day. This class will give you the opportunity to create unique projects each week. Students will focus on the vocabulary of clay, slab construction, pinch pots, surface texture, clay impression, and more. For students who are looking for a place to express their creativity, hand building may be the experience for you. Only 10 spots available.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10

Adult

In Basic Drawing we will explore the basics that will become the foundation of every drawing you do from then on. You will learn to identify the basic shapes that make up your subject, assign space to those shapes, pick a light source, and accurately develop strong values that will bring your drawings to life. From doodles to finished drawings, the journey starts here!

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10.

Adult

In Oil Painting for Beginners, students will be inspired to continue their painting journey. Painting mysteries will be unlocked, and challenging questions will find answers and tools will be explained. This course will help students learn how to start painting the right way, how to organize their pallet, how to place their subjects on the canvas and progress to modelling and finally detail work. Students will receive a supply list after they register.

The cost is $315 plus supplies.

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7.