Grades K - 2

This class introduces your child to basic art skills and gives them an opportunity to gain experience as young artists. Art Adventures has been designed for 5-8-year-old children to strengthen their knowledge of art and further develop art vocabulary and skills. With activities such as painting, drawing, mixed media, and printmaking, students explore their creativity with exciting and fun projects each semester. Both new and returning students will continue to develop their skills with individualized instruction in a small group setting. Small class size allows for individual attention in a fun and inviting environment!  

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Thursdays, August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

Grades K - 2

This entry level clay class is for the youngest elementary school-age children. Each class will be project-based to introduce young children to different clay working techniques. Children will learn planning and decorating techniques to complete projects. 

9:00 am - 10:30 am, Saturdays, August 29, September 5, 12, 19.

Grades 9 - Adult

Cyanotype is a photo process discovered in the mid 1800’s. We will be coating paper with a photosensitive solution to make our exposures using the sun. Exploring both regular and the wet processes will give the participants a variety of prints to take home. This class is a wonderful way to understand how photography was originally used in its inception. Beautiful Prussian Blue prints are the result of this process.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm, Saturday August 29.

Grades 3 - 5

In this course, students will be exposed to a basic introduction to ceramic techniques designed for elementary school aged children. This class will create fun imaginative pieces which will be a mixture of decorative and functional items.  This class includes all materials including clay, glazes, and kiln firing time.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Saturdays, August 29, September 5, 12, 19.

Grades 6 - 8

This is a pottery class for older elementary and middle school children. In this course, students will create fun, decorative, and functional projects and can explore different techniques for working with clay including the pottery wheel.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Saturdays, August 29, September 5, 12, 19.

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. 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 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 August 31, September 7, 14, 21.

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

Ages 7 - 17

These 30-minute private lessons are for all levels of skill.  Students will learn basic terminology and foundational aspects of playing chords and melodies on the guitar. 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 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.  

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

Weeks of August 31, September 7, 14, 21.

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 to learn the dulcimer or expand upon what they already know. Students will learn the basics of the dulcimer, as well as more advanced techniques tailored to everyone's needs. The material covered will explore playing melodies and chords, using different tunings, and techniques to further develop playing.

Students will need to supply their own dulcimer, 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 August 31, September 7, 14, 21.

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