Grades K-2

This class introduces your child to basic art skills and gives them an opportunity to grow as a young artist. Art Adventures has been designed for 5 to 7-year-old children to strengthen their knowledge in 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 work on developing 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 - 5:30 pm - Thursdays, February 8,15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11.

Ages 6 - 8 (ages are flexible with instructor's permission)

Dance Discovery is an introductory course that provides children with a space to learn confidence through movement.  Students will experiment with improvisation, spatial awareness, and basic techniques of ballet and modern dance.  This course is designed to help the child explore expression in an organized movement class, equipping them for possible future dance classes.  

Students should come to class in a black leotard and black tights.  Students will dance barefoot.

4:30 - 5:15 pm, Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, April 4, 11, 18, May 2. No class March 28 and April 25.

Ages 9 - 11

Children of this age have better coordination and control of their limbs.  Class allows them to develop these skills in a more structured approach; students will begin to master rhythm and across-the-floor exercises.

Students should come to class in a black leotard and black tights.  Students will dance barefoot.

5:30 - 6:30 pm, Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, April 4, 11, 18, May 2. No class March 28 and April 25.

Ages 13- ADULT

Learn multiple printing techniques in this introductory class. We will carve and print a linoleum block, create monoprints, and learn many more exploratory techniques.

2:00 - 3:30 pm, Fridays, February 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5. No class March 29.

Grades 9 - Adult

This class continues the study of watercolor techniques introduced in Fall Semester’s Intermediate level class. Students will also learn how to use additional illustration and paint media such as gouache, chalk pastel, pen and ink, watercolor pencils, collage, and other interesting media incorporated with watercolor. The class is open to all students who wish to experience water painting techniques. In-person instruction includes step-by-step projects designed to guide you through the painting process from start to finish. The course will offer a variety of special techniques and approaches to making paintings of different subjects. Students will work on paintings along with the instructor as she demonstrates the steps. Supplies are provided. 

5:30 - 7:00 pm, Mondays, February 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15.

Grades 9 - Adult

This 2-day workshop is for the person who wants to try painting without having prior knowledge of painting.  Students will be creating a beautiful vase of flowers using water-solouble oil paint.  The style is intuitive, casual, and abstract.  The canvas is a 9"x12" flat board which will fit a frame of your choice (not included).  This is a great workshop to take with family or friends!  

You can also reserve a private workshop with a minimum of 6 guests!  Please call the McKinney Center to make this reservation.

9:00- 11:00 am, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 13 and 14.

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. 

2:00 - 5:00 pm - Tuesdays, February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19.

Grade 9- Adult

A two-hour glass fusion workshop making a one of a kind sun catcher with your design on it. Put some sunshine in your window! Each student can make two. All materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after class.

6:00 - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 13.