7th - Adult

This technical class is all about experimenting with different surface techniques to use on clay and pottery. We will use the extruder and slab roller to create practice pieces to explore techniques such as scraffito, positive and negative stencils, carved and imprinted texture, wax and tape resist, and many more. We will also cover how to do shrinkage and absorption test and kiln basics. To finish up this class each participant is encouraged to apply the knowledge gained from the various practice exercises in a final decorative or functional work of their choice. Even though this is class based on technique, no prior clay experience is required.

10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Wednesdays, February 28, March 6, 13, 20, April 3, 10, 17, May 1. No class March 27 or April 24.

Grade 9- Adult

Explore the possibilities that arise when making art from non-traditional materials, and learn to masterfully blend different mediums together to form a unified artwork.  We will consider how collage and assemblage art is "built" like a sculpture on a 2D surface, and a sense of play and experimentation will be encouraged.  There will be new options to work from each week, including paper/found images, cardboard, fabric, duct tape, glitter, and more!  Subject matter will range from the abstract to the representational.  The history of collage as a medium will be discussed, and why it is relevant today.  All skill levels welcome!

11:00 - 1:00 pm, Saturdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23.

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 the guitar, chords, and melodies. Class is 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 one-hour 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-ups for missed lessons.  

Weeks of March 4, 11, 18, 25.

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 all skill levels who are looking for an easy-going, fun environment. 

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 technique. There will be a focus on the four basic principles of singing, breath support, relaxed vocal chords, diction, and ear training.

Four one-hour 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-ups for missed lessons.  

Week of March 4, 11, 18, 25.

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

Grades 9 - ADULT

Rust is not always a good thing, but we will turn it into an art form. We will print on several kinds of paper using rusted metal items as our medium. Once our papers have been dyed/printed, we will create a simple mixed media book to showcase our work. This four-week class teaches an unexpected process using ordinary rusting metal objects revealing there is beauty in just about everything, including rust. We will learn how to get multiple colors from rust including a greenish-blue verdigris. Using collage, stitching, and simple bookmaking techniques we will create our finished project. It's a fun class that lets you think out of the box in the world of mediums for creating!

2:00 - 4:00 pm, Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26.

Grade 9- Adult

A two-hour glass fusion workshop making a beautiful, decorative, folded vase.  Each student will make one vase.  All materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after class.

6:00 - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 6.

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 aren’t 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. 

6:00 - 8:30 pm - Mondays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15.

Adult

Join instructor, Christy Shivell of Shy Valley Farm and learn how to grow, harvest, store, and cook with these beautiful and useful plants.  

*This class is sponsored by the Berea College Appalachian Fund, Folk Arts & Cultures Initiative Grant.

Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, March 19 and 26.