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SPRING 2025
Creative Constructions
with Sydney Jackson
Ages: 8 - 12
Grades 3-6
Creative Constructions is designed for students who have taken Art Adventures or have the basic art skills needed to create more complex activities and projects. This class will allow young creatives to construct original pieces of art and to learn more about painting, drawing, mixed media, narrative art, and printmaking. Creative Constructions students will be introduced to a variety of art materials and learn new artistic techniques while reinforcing the basic elements of art. For example, students will work with scratchboards, learn perspective drawing, try their hand at watercolor and acrylic painting, and learn about master artists. Small class size allows for individual attention in a fun and inviting environment!
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10.
Mixed Media Collage
with Taylor Norris
Grade 9- Adult
Explore the possibilities that arise when making art from non-traditional materials and learn to masterfully blend different mediums together to form a unified artwork. We will consider how collage and assemblage art is "built" like a sculpture on a 2D surface, and a sense of play and experimentation will be encouraged.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturdays, February 8, 15, 22, March 1.
Eight Easy Earrings
with Carla Crader
9th Grade - Adult
Learn about sterling silver and other metals for making quality jewelry while also learning to use the tools common to process. Gain knowledge of the various prefabricated components for earrings, then discover how to make them yourself. Finally, combine with natural stones and other materials to create eight pairs of beautiful earrings!
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesdays, February 19, 26, March 5, 12.
Clay Buddies
with Sydney Jackson
Ages: 5 - 8
Grades K- 2
This entry level clay class is for the youngest of 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, March 1, 8, 15, 22.
Kids N Clay
with Sydney Jackson
Ages: 8 - 11
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, March 1, 8, 15, 22.
Young Potters
with Sydney Jackson
Ages: 11 - 14
Grades 6-8
This is a pottery class for older elementary and middle school age 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 - 3:00 pm, Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5.
Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - MARCH - 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 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.
Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - MARCH - 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 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.