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SPRING 2025
Clay - Flower Bells Garden Art Series
with Kara Bledsoe

8th Grade - Adult
Come create a beautiful organic bell-shaped flower that is meant to be displayed in your garden area on a shepherd's hook. We will use hand building techniques and decorate with vibrant colors. All materials and firings will be included. Your beautiful creations will be ready for your home by Easter. Take all 3 Garden Art classes to create a series of works to display together.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thursdays, March 20, April 3, 10. No class March 27.
Introduction to Scratchboard Art
with Susan Everitt
Grades 9 - Adult
Award winning scratchboard artist Susan Everitt will lead students in discovering the techniques used in scratchboard art, sometimes called "the art of taking away." Session One will focus on learning basic scratchboard techniques including how to transfer your image/design to the board and how to create values on scratchboard. Each student will create a 5" x 5" scratchboard piece of a butterfly. Reference photos and materials will be provided. In Session Two students will focus on learning how to add color working from your photo reference to your scratched piece. Various forms of inks and paint can be added and re-scratched, allowing for softness and a range of values to enhance the detail. Materials provided and open to all skill levels.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Saturdays, March 22, 29.
Bird Feeder Decorating and Design
with Jess Parks

Grade 9- Adult
During this one-day workshop, students will explore their creative side by decorating and personalizing their own functional bird feeder. All students' work will be finished with a beautiful glaze and fired to perfection. Fired projects may be picked up two weeks after class.
Noon - 2:00 pm, Monday, March 24.
Flower Painting & Vase Mosaic
with Beverly Thomas Jenkins

Grades 9 - Adult
This 4-day Impasto painting and mosaic workshop is for the person who wants to try painting and mosaics without having prior knowledge of either. Students will be creating a beautiful bouquet of flowers using water-soluble oil paint in a mosaic vase. The style is intuitive, casual, and abstract. The canvas is a 12" x 16" flat board which will fit a frame of your choice (not included). This is a great workshop to take with family or friends!
9:00 am - Noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 26, March 28, April 2, 4.
Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - APRIL - All Ages - 60 Min.
with Jonathan Edens

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 March 31, April 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.
Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - APRIL - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes
with Jonathan Edens

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 March 31, April 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.
Vocal Lessons - Private Lessons - APRIL - All Ages - 60 Min.
with Jonathan Edens

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 March 31, April 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.
Vocal Lessons - Private Lessons - APRIL - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes
with Jonathan Edens

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 March 31, April 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.