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| Class Name | Schedule | Instructor | Description | Materials | Members / Non-Members Price | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mural Painting for ages 6-9 | Mondays, March 27-May 22; 3:30-5 pm | Erika McCormick | An introduction to acrylic paint on a grand stage! Young Artists will learn foundational drawing/painting techniques while building self-confidence and collaborative group skills. Gaining experience in public art construction and large project planning, students will take their work off the easel and out into the world, allowing them to think, conceive, and create BIG! No class April 10. | — | $180 / $200 | IN SESSION |
| Pottery for ages 10-14 | Mondays, March 27-May 22; 3:30-5:30 pm | Tyler Morrison | An introduction to the potter's wheel, developing the fundamental skills of centering, throwing, and shaping clay. An opportunity for artists of all types to understand and incorporate this traditional and powerful tool into their work. This class will meet in-person in AVA's Clay Studio, and will be limited to 6 students. $70 Clay Materials fee applied at check-out. No Class April 10. | $70 Materials Fee | $270 / $300 | IN SESSION |
| Comics & Zines for ages 9-12 | Mondays, March 27-May 22; 3:30-5 pm | Daryl Seitchik | Comics are not just for superhero fans! Anyone can tell stories through pictures, and this introductory class will show you how. We'll learn how to design our own cartoon characters, build new worlds, tell stories through drawing, and make our own zines. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and your imagination! | — | $180 / $200 | IN SESSION |
| The Art of Play for ages 6-9 | Tuesdays, March 28-May 23; 3:30-5 pm | Olivia Janna Genereaux | Students will be immersed in an environment of discovery. Expect the unexpected in solving individual and group challenges. Using traditional materials in unconventional ways students will gain greater knowledge of the material world that will support the development of abstract thinking and hone individual leadership skills. No class April 11. | — | $180 / $200 | IN SESSION |
| 3D Printing for ages 13-15 | Wednesdays, March 1-29 5:30-7 pm | Laurel Pollard | Learn how to draw in 3 dimensions on a computer, and to turn those drawings into physical objects - including characters, words and letters, and even jewelry - using 3D printing technology! No Class Feb 20. | $20 Materials Fee | $126 / $140 | IN SESSION |
| Art Adventures for ages 6-9 | Wednesdays, March 29-May 24; 3:30-5 pm | Allison Zito | Art Adventures is an opportunity for elementary school artists to discover great works of art, observe nature, and refine their skills while exploring new and familiar art materials, methods and techniques. Students will observe, explore, investigate, make connections and create their own masterpieces inspired by great works of art and the natural world. No class April 12. | — | $180 / $200 | IN SESSION |
| Pottery for ages 10-14 | Wednesdays, March 29-May 24; 3:30-5:30 pm | Tyler Morrison | An introduction to the potter's wheel, developing the fundamental skills of centering, throwing, and shaping clay. An opportunity for artists of all types to understand and incorporate this traditional and powerful tool into their work. This class will meet in-person in AVA's Clay Studio, and will be limited to 6 students. $70 Clay Materials fee applied at check-out. No Class April 10. | $70 Materials Fee | $270 / $300 | FULL; email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist |
| 3D Printing for ages 9-12 | Wednesdays, April 19-May 17; 3:30-5 pm | Laurel Pollard | Learn how to draw in 3 dimensions on a computer, and to turn those drawings into physical objects - including characters, words and letters, and even jewelry - using 3D printing technology! This class meets in-person at AVA. | $20 Materials Fee | $126 / $140 | FULL; email nick@avagallery.org the be placed on a waitlist |
| Crazy Comics for ages 6-9 | Thursdays, March 30-May 25; 3:30-5 pm | Karl Neubauer | Students will develop characters and create environments for them to work and play in. They'll then learn techniques for redrawing their characters in different poses to create story boards, comic strips, and graphic stories. No class April 13. | — | $180 / $200 | IN SESSION |
| Clayworks for ages 9-12 | Thursdays, March 30-May 25; 3:30-5 pm | Allison Zito | Hand building, pinch pots, and sculptures: students will use ceramic and air-dry clays to create wonderful 3D artwork. They'll also learn techniques for joining, sculpting, and carving clay. $70 Materials fee applied at check-out. No class April 13. | — | $180 / $200 | FULL; please email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist |
| Creative Play with Clay for ages 13-16 | Thursdays, May 4-June 8; 3:30-5:30 pm; No class May 25 | Kärin Rothwell | Bring ceramic ideas alive as you learn how to make things out of clay without using the wheel. Find out how to move clay around, putting pieces together to create something from your imagination. We can make functional things to use at home, or artwork worthy of standing on a pedestal! Each class will begin with a demonstration and group time before working on individual projects that are open to student expression, while incorporating our weekly lesson. After building, the class will cover decorating and glazing techniques, and students will go home with completed projects at the end of the session. This class is meant specifically for teens. No class May 25. | $70 Materials Fee | $180 / $200 | Register Now |
| The Art of Play for ages 6-9 | Fridays, March 31-May 26; 3:30-5 pm | Olivia Janna Genereaux | Students will be immersed in an environment of discovery. Expect the unexpected in solving individual and group challenges. Using traditional materials in unconventional ways students will gain greater knowledge of the material world that will support the development of abstract thinking and hone individual leadership skills. No class April 14. | — | $180 / $200 | IN SESSION |
| Stop-Motion Production & Animation for ages 10-13 | Fridays, March 31-May 26; 3:30-5 pm | Sarah Bodnar | Combining traditional and digital techniques, students will have fun making puppets, building sets, and putting foundational stop-motion animation concepts into practice. No Class April 14 | — | $180 / $200 | IN SESSION |
| Spring ArtStop! for ages 10-14 | Fridays, March 31-May 26; 3:30-5 pm | Karl Neubauer | ArtStop is a free after school visual arts program for students in grades 5 through 8. | — | Free | FULL; please email karl@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist |