Children's Classes
FOR AGES 12 & UNDER
Suggested ages are guidelines. Contact us if you have a question about class levels.
Partial scholarships and customized courses are available! Please call or email to let us know how we can help you.
Remember, a Gift Certificate to the School of the Arts makes a perfect gift!
Suggested ages are guidelines. Contact us if you have a question about class levels.
Partial scholarships and customized courses are available! Please call or email to let us know how we can help you.
Remember, a Gift Certificate to the School of the Arts makes a perfect gift!
Scroll down to see children's classes by categories: Preschool Art, Blacksmithing, Calligraphy, Clay, Painting, Knit/Crochet, Embroidery, Glass, Jewelry, Music Lessons, and Woodworking.
CALL NOW to schedule Fall Music Lessons! We offer instruction in piano and trumpet for children and adults, and we partner with Garth Newel Music Center's Allegheny Mountain String Project for children's lessons in violin, viola, and cello at our location.
**CUSTOMIZED CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES:
Our instructor Amie Durrman, a certified art teacher, has a flexible schedule and can offer customized classes in clay, general art, textile arts, etc., for individuals and families. Please give us a call and we will be happy to set up an exciting art curriculum for you!
Our instructor Amie Durrman, a certified art teacher, has a flexible schedule and can offer customized classes in clay, general art, textile arts, etc., for individuals and families. Please give us a call and we will be happy to set up an exciting art curriculum for you!
PRESCHOOL ART
C-100: SIDE-BY-SIDE ART EXPLORATION (ages 2-5)
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (exceptions noted below), 11:00 a.m. - noon
September 11 & 25
October 9 & 23
November 13
December 11
TUITION: Free!!
Fun and exploration for children aged 2-5 years with a parent or caregiver. Early childhood principles of color, shape, movement, and rhythm are emphasized through drawing, painting, collage, blocks and music. Join us for one session or all! Pre-registration is requested via phone call, email or Facebook event so instructor is prepared with materials. Clifton Forge offers some great programs for little ones on Wednesdays! We’re the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays and our Public Library hosts a program at the same time on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (exceptions noted below), 11:00 a.m. - noon
September 11 & 25
October 9 & 23
November 13
December 11
TUITION: Free!!
Fun and exploration for children aged 2-5 years with a parent or caregiver. Early childhood principles of color, shape, movement, and rhythm are emphasized through drawing, painting, collage, blocks and music. Join us for one session or all! Pre-registration is requested via phone call, email or Facebook event so instructor is prepared with materials. Clifton Forge offers some great programs for little ones on Wednesdays! We’re the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays and our Public Library hosts a program at the same time on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
CALLIGRAPHY
*C-200 INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY - CHANCERY CURSIVE
INSTRUCTOR: JANE HOADLEY
Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
TUITION: $90 plus approximately $25 in materials (can be purchased on the first day of class from The Art Store inside the School of the Arts).
The art of calligraphy and decorative lettering is seeing a new surge of interest. In this class students will learn the foundations of calligraphic writing through the Chancery Cursive style. This class will focus on letter form, design, and layout, and use of various tools. Students will produce a rendering suitable for framing. For ages 12 and up.
INSTRUCTOR: JANE HOADLEY
Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
TUITION: $90 plus approximately $25 in materials (can be purchased on the first day of class from The Art Store inside the School of the Arts).
The art of calligraphy and decorative lettering is seeing a new surge of interest. In this class students will learn the foundations of calligraphic writing through the Chancery Cursive style. This class will focus on letter form, design, and layout, and use of various tools. Students will produce a rendering suitable for framing. For ages 12 and up.
CLAY/POTTERY
**C-107: KIDS CLAY- FALL LEAVES AND OWLS
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
T-107a: W-F, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Sept. 4, 5 & 6
T-107b: T-TH, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Sept. 17, 18 & 19
TUITION: $70
In this three-day class students will will investigate and create leaf forms with vibrant fall colors. Students will make a leaf bowl, leaf and owl ornaments, and a hanging owl. After the work is made, students will spend time learning about and applying underglazes.
REGISTRATION FOR BOTH SESSIONS IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER AT LEAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS AHEAD OF CLASS START!
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
T-107a: W-F, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Sept. 4, 5 & 6
T-107b: T-TH, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Sept. 17, 18 & 19
TUITION: $70
In this three-day class students will will investigate and create leaf forms with vibrant fall colors. Students will make a leaf bowl, leaf and owl ornaments, and a hanging owl. After the work is made, students will spend time learning about and applying underglazes.
REGISTRATION FOR BOTH SESSIONS IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER AT LEAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS AHEAD OF CLASS START!
**C-110: KIDS CLAY- HALLOWEEN DECOR
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
Fridays, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
C-110a: Fridays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
C-110b: Wed-Fri, Oct. 2, 3 & 4, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
TUITION: $70
Enjoy three classes of creating decorations that you can display for Halloween. Students will build a witch’s hat, a pumpkin, and an owl candy bowl. After the work is made, students will spend time learning about applying underglazes.
REGISTRATION FOR BOTH SESSIONS IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER AT LEAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS AHEAD OF CLASS START!
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
Fridays, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
C-110a: Fridays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
C-110b: Wed-Fri, Oct. 2, 3 & 4, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
TUITION: $70
Enjoy three classes of creating decorations that you can display for Halloween. Students will build a witch’s hat, a pumpkin, and an owl candy bowl. After the work is made, students will spend time learning about applying underglazes.
REGISTRATION FOR BOTH SESSIONS IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER AT LEAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS AHEAD OF CLASS START!
**C-108: KIDS CLAY- CRAZY ABOUT ANIMALS
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
TUITION: $70
In this three-session class, children will use traditional clay hand-building techniques to create an animal pinch pot, animal slab mask, and a coiled animal sculpture. After the work is made students will learn about underglazes. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
TUITION: $70
In this three-session class, children will use traditional clay hand-building techniques to create an animal pinch pot, animal slab mask, and a coiled animal sculpture. After the work is made students will learn about underglazes. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
**C-110: CHILDREN’S CLAY HANDBUILDING
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
C-110a: Fri., Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
C-110b: Sat., Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
TUITION: $70
Children aged 6-10 are invited to have fun creating in clay and bring a friend or two for this three-session class! Together we will use our imaginations to create interesting and unique one-of-a-kind pieces using the three hand-building techniques: pinching, coiling, and slab building. After the work is made, students will spend time learning about and applying underglazes. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
C-110a: Fri., Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
C-110b: Sat., Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
TUITION: $70
Children aged 6-10 are invited to have fun creating in clay and bring a friend or two for this three-session class! Together we will use our imaginations to create interesting and unique one-of-a-kind pieces using the three hand-building techniques: pinching, coiling, and slab building. After the work is made, students will spend time learning about and applying underglazes. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
**C-109: KIDS CLAY-DECORATIONS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
Fridays, Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
TUITION: $70
Make your creative gifts and decorations early so you’re ready for the most wonderful time of the year! Students will be encouraged to let their imaginations soar over a three-week period of making clay ornaments with textures and angels. After the work is made, students will spend time learning about and applying underglazes.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
Fridays, Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
TUITION: $70
Make your creative gifts and decorations early so you’re ready for the most wonderful time of the year! Students will be encouraged to let their imaginations soar over a three-week period of making clay ornaments with textures and angels. After the work is made, students will spend time learning about and applying underglazes.
GLASS
Children's Classes Already Completed (Let us know if you'd like to see them back in our January-May schedule!)
**C-112: CHILDREN’S EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
Students will learn embroidery techniques and have the opportunity to choose their own imagery, which they will then apply to colored burlap. Ages 7+
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
Students will learn embroidery techniques and have the opportunity to choose their own imagery, which they will then apply to colored burlap. Ages 7+
*B-100: DRAWING LESSONS
Learn about line and shape, light and mass, using pencil on paper, progressing gradually to other mediums (charcoal, ink, pastel). All ages.
Learn about line and shape, light and mass, using pencil on paper, progressing gradually to other mediums (charcoal, ink, pastel). All ages.
*CN-104: MAKE A PUFF QUILT (age 12 to adult)
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
In this class students will use hand-sewing skills to make a small quilt. Bring either scraps of fabric or two one-yard pieces of quilting fabric. We will supply the fiber to help you make a beautiful quilt puff.
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
In this class students will use hand-sewing skills to make a small quilt. Bring either scraps of fabric or two one-yard pieces of quilting fabric. We will supply the fiber to help you make a beautiful quilt puff.
*CN-106: PIONEER HAND QUILTING
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
Learn to hand quilt the way your ancestors did, before sewing machines and rotary cutters! Students will supply their own fabric but will be given patterns for each of the 14 blocks in this remarkable log cabin project. You will use your winter and spring as your ancestors did, meeting once each month to plan and sew with Brenda and will have sewing to complete between each class meeting. By springtime you will be ready to assemble your work of art. A materials list of yardage will be provided at the time of registration.
This class is an ambitious project for children, but we welcome students age 10 and up who have suitable experience in hand-sewing, hand-quilting, and assistance with the the measurement aspect of a log cabin quilt. A great project for old or new fabrics.
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
Learn to hand quilt the way your ancestors did, before sewing machines and rotary cutters! Students will supply their own fabric but will be given patterns for each of the 14 blocks in this remarkable log cabin project. You will use your winter and spring as your ancestors did, meeting once each month to plan and sew with Brenda and will have sewing to complete between each class meeting. By springtime you will be ready to assemble your work of art. A materials list of yardage will be provided at the time of registration.
This class is an ambitious project for children, but we welcome students age 10 and up who have suitable experience in hand-sewing, hand-quilting, and assistance with the the measurement aspect of a log cabin quilt. A great project for old or new fabrics.
**CN-107: HAND SEWING - MITTEN WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-10
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
It’s winter and nothing is better than a warm pair of mittens! Each student must bring in an old long-sleeved sweatshirt (one with cuffs on the sleeves). Brenda will teach you how to transform it into a very cozy and fun pair of mittens to keep you warm until spring! Hot chocolate provided to keep you warm while you’re sewing :)
