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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.
ENROLL for Winter 2010 classes!
Call (316) 462-2787 for registration and more information.
CityArts is on FACEBOOK!!! Checkout our upcoming events, pictures of gallery/rental spaces, and for other information click on CityArts.
Pixel Time classes at CityArts
Please visit http://www.pixeltime.com/index.html for classes and registration information.
(Pixel Time handles all their registration arrangements.)
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
Layer it On – Hot and Wet 2
Create a vessel, collage, body art out of fused and layered mixed media. Age 16+
Material fee: $15 due 1st class to instructor
5wk 2/11-3/11 THU 6:30-8:30PM C. Volkman $90
Dyeing - Devore and Discharge
Learn two different processes to create your own cloth. Discharge colors in a design on a tot bag and add different dye color back into your design. Then acid burnout your design in velvet creating the look of sculpted velvet. Age 16+
Material fee: $25 due 1st class to instructor
5wk 2/10-3/10 WED 6:30-8:30PM N. Squire $60
ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Adobe Photoshop
Learn Photoshop tool palette, restoration techniques, layering, filters, managing your workflow and shortcuts. Must have knowledge of Microsoft XP and know how to start programs, copy and move files. Age 16+
4wk 2/9-3/2 TUE 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $60
4wk 2/10-3/3 WED 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $60
Basic Digital Photography
Learn the basics of digital photography and how to use your camera. You’ll explore camera functions, composition, and what to do with the photos you’ve taken! Age 16+
Supply list: digital camera
3wk 2/4-2/18 THU 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $45
3wk 2/10-2/24 WED 4:00-6:00PM B. Duram $45
3wk 2/25-3/11 THU 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $45
Advanced Web Site
This class continues from class, “Basics of Building a Web Site.” Age 16+
4wk 2/13-3/6 SAT 10:30-12:30PM C. Rasico $60
ADULT GLASS
Glass Blowing
CityArts is the only place in town to experience liquid glass, glory holes and blowpipes. Learn the basics of this unique art and produce forms in hot glass. Demonstrations will be given and instructions for more complex forms. Beginners must attend first class orientation. Age 16+ Glass fee is included in price.
No class 2/15
4wk 2/8-3/8 MON 6:00-9:00PM Ward-Shikata $160
5wk 2/9-3/9 TUE 6:00-9:00PM Harp-Oakes $200
5wk 2/10-3/10 WED 6:00-9:00PM Harp-Buettgenbach $200
Glass Casting
Advance your glassblowing skills by adding the glass casting experience to your repertoire. Learn what amazing things you can do with molten glass! Students will get to sand-cast glass, form glass by pulling, pushing, dripping, stretching and cutting, pour hot glass over other items such as metal or colored glass.
5wk 2/11-3/11 THU 6:00-9:00PM P. Rush $200
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 12+
No class 2/15
4wk 2/8-3/8 MON 1:00-3:00PM R. Spriggs $50
4wk 3/22-4/12 MON 1:00-3:00PM R. Spriggs $50
4wk 4/19-5/10 MON 1:00-3:00PM R. Spriggs $50
Kiln Work – Glass Jewelry
Create exciting and beautiful glass cabochons for pins, pendants & bracelets. Techniques: Fusing-bonding glass by heat, puddling, forming sheet glass & surface design. Age 12+
4wk 2/3-2/24 WED 7:00-9:00PM R. Spriggs $50
No class 4/14
4wk 3/31-4/28 WED 1:00-3:00PM R. Spriggs $50
4wk 4/7-4/28 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+
No class 3/10 and 3/17
4wk 2/17-3/24 WED 1:00-3:00PM R. Spriggs $50
No class 3/17
4wk 3/3-3/31 WED 7:00-9:00PM R. Spriggs $50
ADULT DRAWING
No Adult Drawing classes currently available.
ADULT PAINTING
No Adult Painting classes currently available.
ADULT CERAMICS
Hand build a Ceramic Sake Set
Students will learn basic clay hand building and glazing techniques to create a finished sake set. Clay, glaze and supplies provided. Age 16+
No class 2/15
3wk 2/1-2/22 MON 10:30-1:00PM A. Hutchinson $76
Hand build a Ceramic Teapot
Utilize hand building with clay techniques to create a festive teapot. Local artist Angie Hutchinson will demonstrate effective glazing processes for a finished project. Clay, glaze and supplies provided. Age 16+
No class 4/12
3wk 3/29-4/22 MON 10:30-1:00PM A. Hutchinson $76
ADULT SILVERSMITHING
Bead on a Wire
Make your own unique jewelry with Beads & Wire! Students will learn basic wire working techniques, including: beaded wire chain, fancy wire wrapped beads, handmade clasps, ear wires and wire bracelets. Age 16+
Supplies list: 20 gauge copper wire (available at hardware stores) and any kind of beads.
No class 2/15
4wk 2/8-3/8 MON 6:30-9:00PM K. Fathi $50
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Paper Bead Making
Explore the endless possibilities of paper bead making using unusual materials and techniques.
Supply list: scissors
Material fee: $5 due 1st class to instructor
1day Feb. 6 SAT 10:00-2:00PM C. Volkman $20
Hand Printing Fabrics – Fabric Calligraphic Printing
Learn how to print and transform fabric or a personal piece of clothing with textile paint and more. Age 16+
Material fee: $10 due 1st class to instructor
1day Feb. 20 WED 10:00-2:00PM C. Volkman $20
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
Art for Tots
Little ones can explore clay, paper, paint and mixed media in a fun and playful environment. Wear paint clothes. Ages 3-5
4wk 2/3-2/24 WED 10:00-11:00AM J. McElroy $30
4wk 3/3-3/24 WED 10:00-11:00AM J. McElroy $30
PRE-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Pre-School Workshop – Love it up!
Happy, Happy, Love it up day! Make “sneaky sweets” by cutting, printing and painting for someone you love. Wear play and paint clothes. Age 3-5
1day Feb. 12 FRI 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $12
Pre-School Workshop – March Wind and Me
Make things that fly in the wind – celebrate floating, flapping and flying! Wear play and paint clothes. Age 3-5
1day Mar. 12 FRI 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $12
Pre-School Workshop – Rain Drops and Dew Drops
Water, color mixing, painting, stories and play time. Wear play and paint clothes.
Age 3-5
1day Apr. 19 FRI 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $12
Pre-School Workshop – Blooming!
You can bloom and grow. Collage it up, roll it up – up, up, up! Growing up and blooming! Wear play and paint clothes.
Age 3-5
1day May 14 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
4wk 2/3-2/24 WED 1:30-3:00PM J. McElroy $40
4wk 3/3-3/24 WED 1:30-3:00PM J. McElroy $40
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
4wk 2/3-2/24 WED 5:30-6:30PM J. McElroy $30
4wk 3/3-3/24 WED 5:30-6:30PM J. McElroy $30
ADULT WORKSHOPS & ME
Adult & Me – Stained Glass Valentines
Create someone special in your life a unique valentine that will catch the sun as well as their heart. Age 6+
1day Feb. 6 SAT 10:30-12:30PM T. Shikata $10 each
Adult & Me – American Heart Art
Create a patriotic mosaic glass collage or a sweet heart design just before Valentine’s Day. Age 6+
1day Feb. 13 SAT 10:30-12:300PM R. Spriggs $10 each
Adult & Me – Stained Glass Bugs
The snow thaws and the bugs come to life. Come create one in glass to catch the early morning sun. Age 6+
1day Mar. 4 THU 6:00-8:00PM T. Shikata $10 each
Adult & Me – Imagination Station
Come create fun mosaic stained glass monsters, pets, scenes and anything in between. Age 6+
1day Mar. 13 SAT 10:30-12:30PM R. Spriggs $10 each
Adult & Me – Birds and Butterflies
Come make fluttery friends in kiln work glass tiles. Age 6+
1day Apr. 10 SAT 10:30-12:30PM R. Spriggs $10 each
Adult & Me Saturday – How does your garden grow?
Come make a stained glass mosaic creating your own garden to welcome spring. Age 6+
1day May. 15 SAT 10:30-12:30PM R. Spriggs $10 each
SPRING BREAK ART DAYS
Spring Break Art Day – Big Sounds Around
Come create beautiful instruments and make musical art. Wear paint and play clothes. Bring a lunch. Age 6-15
1day 3/16 TUE 9:00AM-3:00PM STAFF $25
Spring Break Art Day – Art to Go!
KIDS, make your own Art Machine with guest artist/engineer, Tom McGuire. Wear paint and play clothes. Bring a lunch. Age 6-15
1day 3/17 WED 9:00AM-3:00PM STAFF $25
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:
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CityArts Intro/Gallery/Open Studio/Classroom Talk
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Tour of CityArts 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors plus gift shop and glassblowing studio
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Gallery Talk/Art Appreciation for each show
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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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