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, the perfect gift is a Gift Certificate to the School of the Arts!
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, the perfect gift is a Gift Certificate to the School of the Arts!
Sign up now for these upcoming classes! (More summer classes listed below)
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SUMMER CLASSES FOR KIDS (Note: All of our adult classes are open to mature, interested teens)
** Denotes classes specifically for children (suggested ages indicated) * Denotes classes open to children (check age/accompaniment requirements) Free Fun Fridays start June 14! FREE FUN FRIDAYS: A weekly blast of art activities that is fun for all ages! June 14, 21, 28 & July 12, 19, & 26 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Eight stations of art and craft activities throughout the School of the arts and in our historic Mill. Children grades Pre-K to 12 welcome; those under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult/caregiver. Preregistration not required. Please sign in at the School of the Arts entrance each week. This year FUN FRIDAYS is sponsored by WestRock Corporation and the Alleghany Highlands Kiwanis Club and we say ‘thank you’!! Custom scheduling for these courses (contact the School to arrange): -Studio Painting Private Lessons -Knitting Lessons -Crochet Lessons May 28 **Bunny Family Sewing Workshop (FULL) MAY 30 EVENT: OPEN HOUSE- 10% off summer registrations! June 4 *Mosaic Garden Stepping Stones June 8 **Embroidery Workshop June 11 **Two-Dimensional Art Camp June 14 **Free Fun Friday 10am-noon June 21 **Free Fun Friday 10am-noon June 22 *Fused Glass Sun Catchers & Night Lights June 25 **Crazy for Animals June 28 **Free Fun Friday 10am-noon July 6 **Clay Handbuilding for Children July 6 **Clay Handbuilding for Pre-teens July 9 *Woodworking: Choose Your Project July 12 **Free Fun Friday 10am-noon July 19 **Free Fun Friday 10am-noon July 19 *Weekend Glass Jewelry Pendants July 23 **Clay Handbuilding for Children July 23 **Clay Handbuilding for Pre-teens July 24 *Blacksmithing for Beginners July 26 **Free Fun Friday 10am-noon July 27 *Embroidery Workshop Aug 3 *Mosaic Garden Stepping Stones Aug 13 *Woodworking: Choose Your Project Aug 17 *Fused Glass Sun Catchers & Night Lights Aug 21 *Blacksmithing: Forge A Tomahawk Aug 23 *Weekend Glass Jewelry Pendants CALL NOW to schedule Fall Music Lessons! We offer instruction in clarinet, piano, saxophone, 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. |
**CN-103: BUNNY FAMILY WORKSHOP: A BEGINNER SEWING CLASS FOR AGES 6 and up
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN Wednesday, July 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. TUITION: $20 It’s so important for children to learn how to make things from simple materials. In the spring, the bunnies are out and about, but Brenda will be working with children to make (and dress) their own family of bunnies. Our goal is to give children the skills and confidence to make their own stuffed animals and dress them with little cost by using affordable remnant or recycled fabrics and lots of imagination. THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. NEW SESSION BEING PLANNED. 
*C-112: EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. C-112a: June 8 C-112b: July 27 TUITION: $35, includes materials Students will learn embroidery techniques and have the opportunity to choose their own imagery, which they will then apply to colored burlap. Ages 7+. Students who take more than one class will be provided with new embroidery projects. *G-201: FUSED GLASS SUN CATCHERS AND NIGHT LIGHTS
INSTRUCTOR: GEORGE AYARS Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. G-201a: June 22 G-201b: August 17 TUITION: $35 (includes materials) Make a colorful, charming fused glass suncatcher in this easy, three-hour introduction to the basics of glass fusing! No previous glass cutting experience is required for this brief introduction to fused glass. Students will compose a design, approximately 4”x6”, using small scraps of fusible glass, and fusible glass frit. Each piece is fired to over 1200 degrees, melting the glass into a finished sun catcher, ready to hang in a sunny window. Youth aged 10 and up are welcome, if attending with a paying adult. Students may choose to make two fused glass night lights instead of a sun catcher for an additional fee of $9.00 to cover the cost of two fixtures, bulbs and clips, which are available in class. The night light panels are 2-½”x3” each. Finished projects can be picked up at the School office after firing or mailed for a small additional fee. |
**C-108: CRAZY FOR ANIMALS
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
T/W/TH, June 25, 26 & 27, noon - 1:30 p.m.
TUITION: $70
In this three-day ‘SUMMER CAMP’ class, children will use traditional clay hand-building techniques, students will create an animal pinch pot, animal slab mask, and a coiled animal sculpture. After the work is fired, students will learn about underglazes. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
T/W/TH, June 25, 26 & 27, noon - 1:30 p.m.
TUITION: $70
In this three-day ‘SUMMER CAMP’ class, children will use traditional clay hand-building techniques, students will create an animal pinch pot, animal slab mask, and a coiled animal sculpture. After the work is fired, students will learn about underglazes. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
**C-110: CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR CHILDREN
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
C-110a: Saturdays, July 6, 13 & 20
C-110b: T/W/Th, July 23, 24 & 25
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 a pinch pot creature and a mask of your choice. At the final class students will apply underglazes to add vibrant colors to their work. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
C-110a: Saturdays, July 6, 13 & 20
C-110b: T/W/Th, July 23, 24 & 25
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 a pinch pot creature and a mask of your choice. At the final class students will apply underglazes to add vibrant colors to their work. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
**C-111: CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR PRETEENS
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
C-111a: Saturdays, July 6, 13 & 20
C-111b: T/W/Th, July 23, 24 & 25
TUITION: $70
In this three-session class students will explore various hand-building techniques while creating functional and abstract forms. Demonstrations include slab construction, coil building, and pinching. Learn about surface decoration such as applied textures, underglaze, and glaze application. Recommended for children age 11 and older. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
C-111a: Saturdays, July 6, 13 & 20
C-111b: T/W/Th, July 23, 24 & 25
TUITION: $70
In this three-session class students will explore various hand-building techniques while creating functional and abstract forms. Demonstrations include slab construction, coil building, and pinching. Learn about surface decoration such as applied textures, underglaze, and glaze application. Recommended for children age 11 and older. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
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**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! |
Children's Classes Not Offered This Term (Let us know if you'd like to see them back in the fall!)
**C-100: SIDE-BY-SIDE ART EXPLORATION
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
Wednesdays, during the school year
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 the Public Library hosts a program at the same time on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
Wednesdays, during the school year
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 the Public Library hosts a program at the same time on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
*B-100: DRAWING LESSONS
INSTRUCTOR: JOSH THOMPSON
Learn about line and shape, light and mass, using pencil on paper, progressing gradually to other mediums (charcoal, ink, pastel). All ages.
INSTRUCTOR: JOSH THOMPSON
Learn about line and shape, light and mass, using pencil on paper, progressing gradually to other mediums (charcoal, ink, pastel). All ages.
*C-200: INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY - CHANCERY CURSIVE
INSTRUCTOR: JANE HOADLEY
The art of calligraphy and decorative lettering is seeing a new surge of interest and we’re excited to be welcoming a talented teacher and calligrapher to the School of the Arts faculty! 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, the use of various tools, and will produce a rendering suitable for framing. For ages 12 and up. Class size: Minimum 5, Maximum 8.
INSTRUCTOR: JANE HOADLEY
The art of calligraphy and decorative lettering is seeing a new surge of interest and we’re excited to be welcoming a talented teacher and calligrapher to the School of the Arts faculty! 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, the use of various tools, and will produce a rendering suitable for framing. For ages 12 and up. Class size: Minimum 5, Maximum 8.
*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 12 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 12 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 :)
*C-120: COPPER REPOUSSE (age 12 to adult)
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
The working of designs into copper by pushing with hand tools is learned in this two-day workshop. Participants learn to plan and create a low-relief metal wall tile. The first day is devoted to design and chasing. The second day is for finishing and framing. Some design ideas will also be provided if your personal muse is not with you.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
The working of designs into copper by pushing with hand tools is learned in this two-day workshop. Participants learn to plan and create a low-relief metal wall tile. The first day is devoted to design and chasing. The second day is for finishing and framing. Some design ideas will also be provided if your personal muse is not with you.
