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fall 2010

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Classes are listed by START DATE

 

THROWING ON THE WHEEL
Ages 10 and up

Learn the basics of how to throw on the potter’s wheel. Limited enrollment - register early!

DATES: Wednesdays, September 8 - October 6
TIME: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Penny Cornick
FEE: $30, Members $27

DOLL WORKSHOP
Ages 7 and up

Dress your doll like a fairy princess! Make wings and a long flowing skirt for your doll to wear when you play dress up and matching wands and tiaras for both of you.


DATE: Saturday, September 25

TIME: 10 am - 12 noon
INSTRUCTOR:
Jan Willeke
FEE: $10, Members $9

CREATING WITH CLAY 
Ages 5 and up

Kids, here’s the chance to get your hands into some mud and see what you can make!  Enrollment is limited, so register early.

DATES: Session 1: Wednesdays, October 13 - November 10

Session 2: Wednesdays, November 17 - December 22, no class November 24

TIME: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR:
Peggy Cornick
FEE: $30, Members $27 per session

 

DAY OF THE DEAD (DIA  de los MUERTOS) 
Ages 6 and up

Learn about the tradition of Day of the Dead in Mexico. Eat special bread and make sugar skulls, skeletons and other humorous figures for a Day of the Dead altar to honor departed family and friends.


DATE: Saturday, October 23
TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 noon
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Gannett-Sanchez
FEE: $12, Members $11

 

ART BUGS
Ages 2 to 4

This class will introduce young children to the museum as a safe and friendly place as they explore art materials through age-appropriate activities. Designed for one-on-one interaction between a child and adult.


DATES:
Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
INSTRUCTOR:
Marilynn Eilers
FEE: $45, Members $40; $5/class, Members $4.50/class              THEMES:
October 21: Paint your Punkin
November 3: Winnie the Pooh
November 10: Hello Kitty
November 17: Clifford the Big Red Dog                                      December 1: Thomas the Train

December 8: Winter is Coming!
December 15: Snowflakes and Santa

January 12: Baby, It's Cold Outside

January 19: Dora Explores the Museum

 

COLORFUL CLAY MINI-CREATIONS
Ages 6 and up

Make colorful bead magnets and tiny animal sculptures for yourself or to give to someone special as a holiday gift.


DATES: Tuesdays, November 2 - November 16

TIME: 4 - 5 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR:
Jennifer Kellogg
FEE: $12, Members $11

 

FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP
All ages

A house made of candy? What could be better! Make a holiday centerpiece with an abundance of edible building materials. An adult must accompany children under age 10.

DATE:
Saturday, December 4
TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR:
Linda Willeke
FEE: $24, Members $22


Studio Wish List

o Interesting Fabric - fuzzy, sparkly, shiny, velvety

o Used T-shirts in child or small adult sizes

o Marbles

o Shells

o Buttons

o Beads

o Old jewelry

o  Used art and craft idea books, especially children's crafts

o Wooden thread spools

Please bring donations to the front desk of the Museum and make sure they are clearly marked "Art Studio Donation"



Scholarships Available

Through generous donations from individuals and groups in the community, scholarships are available to students who normally would not be able to experience an art class. For more information or to donate towards a class scholarship, please contact Linda Willeke, Coordinator of Education, @ 641-421-3666.

Artful Birthday Parties

The museum offers artistic experiences for birthday and troop celebrations. Your group will receive a tour of the museum and a hands-on art activity in one of our classrooms. The fee includes the services of an art educator, all project materials, and the use of the museum's kitchen facilities. Children should wear clothes appropriate for doing art projects!
FEE; $52, Members $46
(for up to 12 children)

Call Linda Johnston at (641) 421-3666 to set up your party.

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