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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.
ENROLL FOR SUMMER CLASSES NOW!
CityArts Annual Garage Sale
Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 9:00am - 2:00pm (setup at 8:00am)
Come visit the CityArts Annual Garage Sale for unique one of a kind art pieces, art supplies, etc. If you have questions, please contact Melissa Plymale, (316) 462-2787 x793 or e-mail at mplymale@wichita.gov.
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 classes available at this time.
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+
104013 4wk 7/7-7/28 TUE 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $60
106613 4wk 7/8-7-29 WED 6:30-8:30PM W. Sircoulomb $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
106611 5wk 7/15-8-12 WED 4:00-6:00PM W. Sircoulomb $74
104015 3wk 7/9-7/23 THU 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $46
104016 3wk 7/30-8/13 THU 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $46
Portfolio Pics
Lost on how to document your own fine art? Looking for a way to better capture that hard to photograph Ebay object? Work with an Artist to effectively capture your work or object for a digital portfolio. Age 15+
Supply list: digital camera
104022 3wk 7/14-7/28 TUE 6:30-8:30PM J. Lightner $46
Slideshow Extravaganza
Turn those holiday photos into animated entertainment. Use your own digital images and Microsoft Movie Maker to create a beautiful slideshow complete with animations and a soundtrack. Age 15+
Supply list: Digital images on CD or Flash Drive, bring to 1st class.
104021 3wk 7/27-8/10 MON 6:30-8:30PM J. Lightner $46
Advanced Web Site
This class continues, “Basics of Building a Web Site.” Age 16+
104020 4wk 7/18-8/8 SAT 10:30-12:30PM C. Rasico $60
ADULT GLASS
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+
104067 4wk 7/8-7/29 WED 7:00-9:00PM R.Spriggs $49
ADULT DRAWING
No Adult Drawing Classes available at this time.
ADULT PAINTING
Matting and Framing
Create your own-framed art! Explore traditional and alternative matting and framing methods. Learn how to measure and cut your own mat and frames and professionally display your art or photos! Age 16+
Supply list: art no larger than 16 x 20 and some framing materials as needed after 1st class.
104023 4wk 7/16-8/6 MON 6:30-8:30PM J. Lightner $50
ADULT SCULPTURE
No Adult Sculpture Classes available at this time.
ADULT CERAMICS
No Adult Ceramics Classes available at this time.
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.
105974 5wk 7/13-8/10 MON 6:30-9:00PM K. Fathi $60
ADULT WORKSHOPS
No adult workshops available at this time.
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 available at this time.
PRE-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
No pre-school workshops available at this time.
HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
No homeschool classes available at this time.
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
No youth workshops available at this time.
YOUTH/TEEN CLASSES
Story Tiles
Trivets and treasures – create a square masterpiece to be fired. Clay is the best way to tell a story. Age 8-12
106074 1day 8/11 TUE 10:00-11:30PM R. Spriggs $12
ADULT WORKSHOPS & ME
No adult workshops & me available at this time.
4 WEEK CLASSES
For teens 12 – 16years
Pick one or all: 2nd 4 week will be different than 1st 4 weeks
MONDAY
Hand Building with Clay
Learn hand building the fun way! From pinch pots to coil pots to slab work with texture, teen will learn it all. Age 12-16
105970 4wk 7/6-7/27 MON 1:00-2:30PM P. Riebenspies $40
Fun with Mosaic Glass
Collage glass into a beautiful transparent piece of art. Age 12-16
104066 4wk 7/6-7/27 MON 2:30-4:00PM R. Spriggs $40
TUESDAY
Stained Glass Nuggets
Create stained glass nuggets. Wrap and solder shaped glass. Age 12-16
106073 4wk 7/7-7/28 TUE 1:00-2:30PM T. Shikata $40
Teen Silversmithing
Learn basics of design, layout, planning, forming, soldering, stone setting & polishing. Age 12-16
105972 4wk 7/7-7/28 TUE 2:30-4:00PM K. Fathi $40
WEDNESDAY
Fiber with Attitude
Manipulate textiles into 3-dimensional forms and explore the interior as well as the exterior of the form using weaving, plating, coiling, melting, sewing, painting/dyeing and unusual methods. Age 12-16
105982 4wk 7/8-7/28 WED 1:00-2:30PM C. Volkman $40
Photography - Youth
Discover the photographer you are! Explore art made with a digital camera that takes you from capturing a photo to make a work of art. Age 12-16
Supply list: digital camera
104061 4wk 7/8-7/29 WED 2:30-4:00PM J. Lightner $48
THURSDAY
Drawing for Teens
This class covers the basics of drawing, such as contour, shading and perspective. It’s great for the beginner as well as someone who wants to brush up on their skill. Age 12-16
105968 4wk 7/9-7/30 THU 1:00-2:30PM J. McElroy $40
Painting - Teens
Acrylic painting for beginners. Age 12-16
105980 4wk 7/9-7/30 THU 2:30-4:00PM C. Martin $40
WEEK LONG SUMMER CAMPS
Sign up for mornings, afternoons, or BOTH!
Bring a lunch - supervision provided for day-long campers.
Art in the AM – Early Drop Off
Early drop off for kids summer camps. Cost is $15 per week, unless otherwise noted. Drop off is located on Rock Island Street at the CityArts back door.
Parents or guardians MUST sign-in child.
107715 5day 7/6 – 7/10 M-F 7:30 - 9:00AM STAFF $15
107716 5day 7/13 – 7/17 M-F 7:30 - 9:00AM STAFF $15
107717 5day 7/20 – 7/24 M-F 7:30 - 9:00AM STAFF $15
107718 5day 7/27 – 7/31 M-F 7:30 - 9:00AM STAFF $15
107719 5day 8/3 – 8/7 M-F 7:30 - 9:00AM STAFF $15
Art in the AM – Late Pick Up
Late pick up for kids summer camps. Cost is $15 per week, unless otherwise noted. Pick up is located on Rock Island Street at the CityArts back door.
Parents or guardians MUST sign-out child.
107724 5day 7/6 – 7/10 M-F 4:00 - 5:30PM STAFF $15
107725 5day 7/13 – 7/17 M-F 4:00 - 5:30PM STAFF $15
107726 5day 7/20 – 7/24 M-F 4:00 - 5:30PM STAFF $15
107727 5day 7/27 – 7/31 M-F 4:00 - 5:30PM STAFF $15
107728 5day 8/3 – 8/7 M-F 4:00 - 5:30PM STAFF $15
WEEK 5 (July 6 – 10)
Art in the AM – Robots Rock
Get your robot on at CityArts! Design and create robot inspired art. Age 6-15
106119 5day 7/6-7/10 M-F 9:00-12:00PM Staff $70
Art in the PM – Kicking it Kinetic
Kinetic means movement; create your own moveable works of art with everyday household objects. Age 6-15
106120 5day 7/6-7/10 M-F 1:00-4:00PM Staff $70
WEEK 6 (July 13 – 17)
Art in the AM – Bust a Move
From boards to bikes and blades, design and decorate your own wheeled creations. Age 6-15
106121 5day 7/13-7/17 M-F 9:00-12:00PM Staff $70
Art in the PM – Art to Go!
Come near or go far; enjoy the art of planes, trains and automobiles. Age 6-15
106122 5day 7/13-7/17 M-F 1:00-4:00PM Staff $70
WEEK 7 (July 20 – 24)
Art in the AM – Behind the Camera
Lights, camera, action! Use cameras of all types to create exciting and unique works of art. Age 6-15
106123 5day 7/20-7/24 M-F 9:00-12:00PM Staff $90
Art in the PM – The Director’s Chair
Take your seat in the director’s chair in this exciting session where we’ll act, direct and even put on a production for your family to view. Age 6-15
106124 5day 7/20-7/24 M-F 1:00-4:00PM Staff $90
WEEK 8 (July 27 – 31)
Art in the AM – Artacadabra
Don’t just create art… create magic! Explore new ‘magical’ uses for traditional materials. Age 6-15
106125 5day 7/27-7/31 M-F 9:00-12:00PM Staff $70
Art in the PM – Hocus Pocus
Art and Magic mix; transform colors and perform other mystical feats to create a magical masterpiece. Age 6-15
106126 5day 7/27-7/31 M-F 1:00-4:00PM Staff $70
WEEK 9 (August 3 – 7)
Art in the AM – Going Global
CityArts goes global! We’ll explore the environment and the green craze by creating works of art out of recyclables. Age 6-15
106127 5day 8/3-8/7 M-F 9:00-12:00PM Staff $70
Art in the PM – Adventures in Art
Around the art world in five days! We’ll learn about the art forms and creativity of other cultures. Age 6-15
106128 5day 8/3-8/7 M-F 1:00-4:00PM Staff $70
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: $150 with 2 chaperones Maximum Participants: 60
26 to 40: $240 with 3 chaperones
41 to 60: $360 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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