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SPRING 2025

Vocal Lessons - Private Lessons - FEBRUARY - All Ages - 60 Min.

$232

with Jonathan Edens

Calendar Feb 2, 2025 , runs for 4 weeks

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 3, 10, 17, 24.

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 - FEBRUARY - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes

$122

with Jonathan Edens

Calendar Feb 2, 2025 , runs for 4 weeks

Ages 7 - 17

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.  

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

Weeks of February 3, 10, 17, 24.

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

 

Mountain Dulcimer - Private Lessons - FEBRUARY - All Ages - 60 Min.

$232

with Roxanne McDaniel

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 , runs for 4 weeks

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 February 3, 1, 17, 24.

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

Mountain Dulcimer - Private Lessons - FEBRUARY - Kids & Teens - 30 Min.

$122

with Roxanne McDaniel

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 , runs for 4 weeks

Ages 7 - 17

These 30-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 February 3, 10, 17, 24.

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

Clay - Beginning Hand Building, Function and Texture

$184

with Jess Parks

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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. 

Noon - 2:30 pm - Mondays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 3 payments of $53.00, paid every four weeks.

Adventures in Drawing: Exploring Basic Drawing Tools and Techniques

$238

with Sharon Squibb

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 9 - ADULT

This class explores basic drawing techniques using a wide variety of interesting drawing media. Students will learn how to use graphite pencils, colored pencils, oil pastels, chalk pastels, charcoal, scratch art, and pen & ink to make drawings. The instructor will provide step-by-step instructions with demonstrations of each new technique and drawing tool/media. Students will learn how to use line, shading, color, texture, and much more to create artworks of numerous, easy-to-draw subjects. Materials are provided.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Mondays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 3 payments of $71.00, paid every four weeks.

Jewelry Art Design for the Intermediate Student

$143

with Darlene Hatley

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 2 weeks

Adult

This class will show students how to make a sculptural work of art out of jewelry.  Students can bring their own jewelry or use the pieces that will be provided.  Students will create a design for their jewelry box to make their special work of art.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Tuesdays, February 4, 11.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $39.33, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $39.34.

Clay - Beginning to Intermediate Wheel

$300

with Jess Parks

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Adult

This class is for students who have taken the beginning class previously but may not be ready to move on to an intermediate or advanced class.  Students will continue their knowledge and skills to create functional and decorative wares from clay. We will do at least five projects and students will have the opportunity to throw on the wheel. Decoration with surface textures, handles, and glaze examples will be discussed. Every class we will create different forms, and students will learn how to understand clay's versatility. You will have a chance to throw, trim, and modify a pot.  After the fifth meeting, projects will be bisque fired. The last night is left for glazing. If you are interested in taking a clay class and would like to explore your creativity and enhance your skill this class may be for you. Only 6 spots available.

Noon - 2:30 pm, Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $91.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $91.68.




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