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Children's Classes & Workshops

Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - APRIL - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes

$107

with Jonathan Edens

Calendar Apr 1, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

Ages 7 - 17

These 30-minute private lessons are for all levels of skill.  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 30-minute 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.  

If you prefer a one-hour lesson, please sign up for that option instead.

Week of April 1, 8, 15, 29. No private lessons week of April 22-26.

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

Vocal Lessons - Private Lessons - APRIL - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes

$107

with Jonathan Edens

Calendar Apr 1, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

Ages 7 - 17

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 30-minute 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.  

If you prefer a one-hour lesson, please sign up for that option instead.

Weeks of April 1, 8, 15, 29. No class week of April 22-26.

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

Garden Art Bird Bath

$101

with Kara Bledsoe

Calendar Apr 2, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

Grade 7- Adult

This special spring class will be dedicated to creating a bird bath or pollinator pool. We will use several different techniques in clay to build a beautiful and sturdy pedestal style bath for your outdoor space. No prior clay experience is necessary only enthusiasm for the project.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16.

Will run

Cyanotype Printing Workshop

$60

with Kay Grogg

Calendar Apr 6, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 9 - ADULT

Cyanotype is a photo process developed in the late 1800's. We will be coating paper with a photosensitive solution to make our exposures with the sun. Exploring both regular and the wet processes will give the participants a variety of prints. This class is a great way to understand how photography was originally used in its inception. Beautiful Indigo blue photo prints are the result of this process.

10:00 am - Noon, Saturday, April 6.

Full Course
Glass Fusion - Garden Stakes Workshop
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Glass Fusion - Garden Stakes Workshop

$79

with Karen Hitchcock

Calendar Apr 10, 2024 at 6 pm

Grade 9- Adult

A two-hour glass fusion workshop making decorative glass stakes for your garden or house. Each student can make up to five garden stakes.  All materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after class.

6:00 - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 10.

Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - MAY - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes

$107

with Jonathan Edens

Calendar May 6, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

Ages 7 - 17

These 30-minute private lessons are for all levels of skill.  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 30-minute 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.  

If you prefer a one-hour lesson, please sign up for that option instead.

Week of May 6, 13, 20, 27.

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

Vocal Lessons - Private Lessons - MAY - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes

$107

with Jonathan Edens

Calendar May 6, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

Ages 7 - 17

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 30-minute 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.  

If you prefer a one-hour lesson, please sign up for that option instead.

Weeks of May 6, 13, 20, 27.

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

Garden Art Flower Stake

$101

with Kara Bledsoe

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

Grade 7- Adult

This class will focus on making a beautiful and colorful flower for your garden space. This very popular class has been offered several times in the past with some amazing results. Participants will use clay slabs to build a flower of their choice one petal at a time and finish them up with bright and vibrant underglazes. Resulting in a bold and beautiful piece for your home.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21.

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