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CityArts mission is to be an activity center for the arts, providing education, information, and opportunities to the citizens, youth and special populations of the community.
Call (316) 462-2787 for registration and more information.
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Please visit http://www.pixeltime.com/index.html for classes and registration information.
(Pixel Time handles all their registration arrangements.)
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CityArts serves as a center for artistic creation and appreciation, featuring the works of local and regional artists as well as offering art classes for youth and adults in mediums such as painting, drawing, pottery, photography, glass blowing, jewelry making and much more. For more information on gallery shows, classes or upcoming events please visit www.wichita.gov or call 316 462-2787.
Payment Registraton:
• Register at CityArts in person, mail in the registration form with payment, fax in the registration form with VISA or MASTERCARD, phone in with Visa or MasterCard, or e-mail your registration form to cwaugh@wichita.gov.
• Checks should be made out to CityArts.
• Pre-registration is required the Thursday before class start date.
Registraton Confirmation:
• Keep a record of the date and time of the class in which you are enrolled.
• Notification will be given only if a class has been filled or cancelled.
• Classes are on a first come first served basis.
• CityArts will not hold registration without payment.
Refund Request will be granted strictly following City Policy:
• Prior to the Second Class of the session = 80% refund.
• Prior to the Third Class = 50% refund.
• After the Third Class of the session = NO refund.
• If a class is cancelled by CityArts, a FULL refund will be issued.
• Please allow 4-6 weeks to receive a refund.
ADULT CLASSES
CityArts programming offers an extensive range of art classes and a variety of skill levels for adults in many mediums. All programming is geared towards making the arts accessible to everyone. There is a variety of day and evening classes, to stimulate your imagination and creativity. Adult classes are for ages 16 and up unless listed otherwise.
College Credits
Ask your college & university Art Departments about earning credits by taking courses at CityArts. We have agreements with most area schools to offer college credits for classes at CityArts in the areas of Fiber Arts, Glassblowing, and Silversmithing. Talk first to your school, then call or come see us at CityArts.
ADULT FIBER
No adult fiber currently available.
ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
No computer technology classes currently available.
ADULT GLASS
Mosaic Stained Glass
Learn the techniques of mosaic glass on transparent and opaque surfaces. Create the beauty of stained glass windows, sun catchers and décor gifts with the ease of collage. Everyone can do mosaic and have gorgeous results. Tools and scrap glass provided. Age 14+
110386 4wk 11/16-12/7 MON 1:00-3:00PM R. Spriggs $50
Kiln Work – Glass Jewelry
Create beautiful glass cabochons for pins, pendants & bracelets. Techniques: Fusing-bonding glass by heat, puddling, forming sheet glass & surface design. Age 16+
110392 4wk 11/18-12/16 WED 7:00-9:00PM R. Spriggs $50
Kiln Work – Glass Tiles
Learn and create beautiful colored glass tiles (3’ and 4’) that can be used for a variety of projects. The techniques of full and tack fusing, stamping and surface design will be covered. Age 14+
110389 4wk 11/25-12/23 WED 1:00-3:00PM R. Spriggs $50
ADULT DRAWING
No adult drawing classes currently available.
ADULT PAINTING
No adult painting classes currently available.
ADULT CERAMICS
No adult ceramic classes currently available.
ADULT SILVERSMITHING
No adult ceramic classes currently available.
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Painting Silk Greeting Cards
110383 1day Dec. 5 SAT 10:30-12:30PM N. Squire $12
Holiday Jewelry
Bead and metal wire work earrings and necklaces. Age 12+
111596 1day Dec. 9 WED 6:30-9:00PM K. Fathi $15
111597 1day Dec. 16 WED 6:30-9:00PM K. Fathi $15
YOUTH CLASSES
CityArts works to help kids develop their inherent creativity. The youth programming focuses on providing students opportunities to develop and experience a diverse range of media. Classes and workshops are offered to help students stretch their skills and provoke their imaginations.
PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES
No pre-school classes currently available.
PRE-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Pre-School Workshop – Turkey Lurkey
From flat to fat – getting a hold on 3-dimensional. Fun with stories, art and dramatic play. Wear play clothes. Age 3-5
111046 1day Nov. 13 FRI 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $12
Pre-School Workshop – Special Surprises
Come create handmade secret stuff all wrapped up. Wear play clothes. Age 3-5
111047 1day Dec. 11 FRI 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $12
HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
Home School Art Connection
A multi-media exploratory experience. Drawing, painting, clay, glass and mixed media will be each week’s theme. Students will have access to tools and one-on-one instruction regarding techniques and skill development. Principles and elements of art will be introduced, students are encouraged to bring their art to class for discussion and improvement. Ages 6-15
111021 4wk 11/18-12/9 WED 1:30-3:00PM J. McElroy $40
HOLIDAY BREAK ART DAYS
Holiday Break Art Day – Fast Forward (Kinetic Fun)
Come have fun creating art that spins, moves, dangles and soars! Join in on this fast forward adventure. Tools and materials provided. Bring a lunch. Age 6-15
111048 1day Dec. 29 TUE 9:00-3:00PM Staff $20
Holiday Break Art Day – Fresh Fashion Tune Up for 2010
Come have fun creating fashion, designs and accessories for the new year. Enjoy coordinating colors with fabrics. Join in for fashion fun! Bring a lunch. Wear paint clothes, and bring a light colored t-shirt. Age 6-15
111049 1day Dec. 30 WED 9:00-3:00PM Staff $20
YOUTH/TEEN CLASSES
Drawing for Youth
Students will work on improving drawing skills and developing their own interests. Fundamental introduction to all drawing media, week by week. Techniques, tools, principles and elements of art will be studied on an individual basis. Fun and casual, this class will enable any budding artist to grow and flourish. Sketchbooks encouraged, supplies included. Ages 6-15
111024 4wk 11/18-12/9 WED 5:30-6:30PM J. McElroy $30
ADULT WORKSHOPS & ME
Adult & Me Saturday – Fused Glass Fishy Friends
Adult and child creative fun together. Make and take your art treasure. Koi to bass, create fantasy fish to swim in the light of your windows. Age 6+
111027 1day Nov. 14 SAT 10:30-12:30PM R. Spriggs $10
Adult & Me – Stained Glass Fall
The colors of fall look spectacular in glass. Create leaves, pumpkins or a basket of apples to hang in your window to absorb the warm fall sun. Age 6+
111493 1day Nov. 21 SAT 10:30-12:30PM T. Shikata $10
Adult & Me Saturday – Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments
Adult and child creative time together. Make and take your art treasure. Create kiln work glass holiday ornaments and decorations. Age 6+
111028 1day Dec. 5 SAT 10:30-12:30PM R. Spriggs $10
Adult & Me – Stained Glass Christmas
Bring your memories of Christmas to CityArts and recreate them in a glass sun catcher, like holly, snowflakes or a candy cane perhaps. Age 6+
111494 1day Dec. 12 SAT 10:30-12:30PM T. Shikata $10
ART CLUB PROGRAMMING
Art Club I
- Elementary (grades K-5th) Mondays 4:00 - 5:30PM
- This after school program is for elementary age students to come for creative time together. CityArts staff/artists share their enthusiasm and expertise with kids.
- $2.00 per child
- ART CLUB DOES NOT MEET WHEN THERE IS NO SCHOOL.
Art Club II
- Middle School (grades 6th-8th) Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00PM
- Only available to school groups of 10 or more
- $2.00 per child and must call for reservation.
CITYARTS FIELD TRIPS
CityArts field trips are creative and fun; fit for any age! Participants can explore their imaginations and learn creative skills in this multimedia arts facility. The experience includes gallery tours, open studios and creating hands-on art projects.
Download information and form: Field Trip Information and Form
Times: Fridays, 12:00 – 2:00pm Minimum participants: 10
Cost: up to 25: $125 with 2 chaperones Maximum Participants: 60
26 to 40: $200 with 3 chaperones
41 to 60: $300 with 5 chaperones
Reservations and payment must be made two weeks in advance. Fee is non-refundable.
Prepay by phone with Visa, MasterCard, or by check, payable/mailed to:
CityArts
Attn: CityArts Field Trip
334 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202
Groups are divided into four groups for 30 minute activities:
• CityArts Intro/Gallery/Open Studio/Classroom Talk
• Tour of CityArts 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors plus gift shop and glassblowing studio
• Gallery Talk/Art Appreciation for each show
• Art Demonstration
Field trip art activities depend on size and age of the group, the current gallery exhibition, and the available instructor.
CityArts is in the Old Town Plaza, next to the Warren Old Town. Free parking is available in the Parking Garage on the west side of the plaza. Current construction allows parking. There is handicapped parking on Mead Street as well as an elevator in the building.
Fieldtrips must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to start date. Upon approval of fieldtrip, the coordinator will be notified by phone and e-mail. For further questions, please contact Ruthie Spriggs, CityArts Education Coordinator, at RSpriggs@wichita.gov or by phone (316) 462-2787 x795.
*Please remember art work in the gallery is extremely fragile. The contact person for the fieldtrip will be held responsible for any broken or damaged items.*
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
• Artist Jaki McElroy
• Available weekday evenings until 8pm, Saturday’s 10am-3pm.
• Must be booked two weeks in advance.
• $60 room rental/ 2 hours (10 participants)
• $25 Instructor fee
• Art activity (open to suggestion): (1) Wire sculpture with Model Magic air dry clay, includes Color mixing/Color Creation and Creature Formation; (2) Hand-decorated take home gift bags for each child; (3) Caricatures of attendees available for additional $75
• Call CityArts at 462-2787 with any additional questions.
ART CLUB PROGRAMMING
Art Club I
• Elementary (grades K-5th) Mondays 4-5:30PM
• This after school program is for elementary age students to come for creative time together. CityArts staff/artists share their enthusiasm and expertise with kids.
• $2.00 per child & must call for reservation.
• ART CLUB I DOES NOT MEET WHEN THERE IS NO SCHOOL.
Art Club II
• Middle School (grades 6th-8th) Wednesdays 3:30-5PM
• Only available to school groups of 10 or more.
• $2.00 per child & must call for reservation.
HOW TO REGISTER
• E-mail us your registration form to cwaugh@wichita.gov.
o To download a registration form, visit www.wichitaarts.com and click on “Classes.”
• Fill out the registration form on page 13 and mail it to us.
• Fill out the registration form on page 13 and fax it to us.
• Call us and register with a VISA or MASTERCARD.
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