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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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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
Crocheting - Beginning
Learn basic crocheting stitches: chain, single, double, triple & mile-a-minute. Then select a stitch or two to create an item to wear or something for your house. Supplies: size G or H hooks, 4 oz of skein of yarn of your choice. Age 16+ (No class 11/11)
93908 5wk 10/21-11/25 TUE 1:00-3:00PM L.Schneider $49
Weaving Fabric – Beginning
Learn basis weaving techniques using a variety of looms. Make a strap, a bag, or a table runner for your home. Age 16+ (No class 11/11)
93915 5wk 10/28-12/2 TUE 6:30-8:30PM D. Joles $72
Tapestry Weaving
Learn basic tapestry techniques using a four-harness floor loom, & by applying the principles of color & texture you’ll design & weave a wall-hanging or bag. Age 16+
93906 6wk 10/27-12/1 MON 6:30-8:30PM D. Joles $86
Hairpin Lace
A vintage technique of crocheting. Learn a couple of different joining methods, how to make flowers and how to do a variety of edgings. Basic knowledge of basic crochet stitches needed. Age 16+
93914 5wk 10/22-11/19 MON 6:30-8:30PM P. Everhart $68
Layer it on – Hot and Wet 2
Create more complicated layered mixed media fiber techniques for vessels, body art, wall art – the ideas are endless. Material fee: $10 due 1st class to instructor. Age 16+
93953 4wk 10/14-11/04 TUE 6:30-8:30PM C. Volkman $55
Fiber Beads
Learn how to use heat tools imaginatively and safely to create amazing surfaces for fiber beads. We will be using Fuse FX, Cello-foil and other new materials available for zapping, layering, and melting. Material fee: $10 due 1st class to instructor. Age 16+
93951 5wk 10/22-11/19 WED 6:30-8:30PM C. Volkman $68
Fiber Mojo 2
This class is an extension of Fiber Mojo 1 with more detail. Material fee: $10 due 1st class to instructor. Age 16+
93917 5wk 10/23-11/20 THU 6:30-8:30PM C. Volkman $57
Irish Crocheting
A free form method of crocheting. Learn to make simple and padded flowers and leaves. Knowledge of basic crochet stitches needed. Age 16+
93912 5wk 10-27-11/24 MON 6:30-8:30PM P. Everhart $68
Knitting – Beginning
Knit one, purl two or knit two, purl one… you decide and create anything from a scarf to an afghan. Supplies: 2 skeins (main color), 1 skein of Bernat Boa, U.S. size #8 and #9 knitting needles. Age 16+
93910 5wk 10-22-11/19 WED 1:00-2:00PM L. Schneider $49
Pine Needle Weaving
Weave pine needles on the rim of a gourd to create a centerpiece for the fall.
Material fee: $10 due 1st class to instructor. Age 16+
93954 3wk 10/21-11/4 TUE 6:30-8:30PM Staff $41
Devore and Discharge
Learn two different processes to create your own design cloth. Discharge colors in a design on a tote bag and add different dye color back into your design. Then acid burnout your design in velvet creating the look of sculpted velvet. Material fee: $25 due 1st class to instructor. Age 16+
93901 5wk 10/22-11/19 WED 6:30-8:30PM N. Squire $62
ADULT PHOTO & COMP TECH
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+
93551 4wk 10/14-11/4 TUE 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $59
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!
Supplies: digital camera Age 16+
93558 3wk 10/9-10/23 THU 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $46
93559 3wk 11/6-11/20 THU 6:30-8:30PM B. Duram $46
93560 4wk 10/1-10/22 WED 2:00-4:00PM W. Sircoulomb $59
Advanced Web Site
This class continues from class, “Basics of Building a Web Site.” Age 16+
93564 4wk 10/25-11/15 SAT 10:30-12:30PM C. Rasico $59
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 & instructions for more complex forms. Beginners must attend 1st class orientation. Glass fee is included in price. Age 16+ (No class 11/11)
93651 5wk 10/20-11/17 MON 6:00-9:00PM Shikata-Ward $200
93653 5wk 10/21-11/25 TUE 6:00-9:00PM Harp-Oakes $200
93655 5wk 10/22-11/19 WED 6:00-9:00PM Harp-Buettgenbach $200
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+
93767 5wk 10/22-11/19 WED 7:00-9:00PM R.Spriggs $60
Mosaic Stained Glass
Build stained glass into transparent & opaque surfaces & learn techniques. Tools Provided. Supply list: E6000, contact paper, terra cotta saucer & glass scraps if you have them. Age 14+
93700 4wk 10/20-11/10 MON 1:00-3:00PM R.Spriggs $49
ADULT DRAWING
Portrait Drawing
This class is an intro to portrait drawing with exercises in line, shading and texture techniques. Ages 16+
93571 5wk 10/22-11/19 WED 6:30-8:30PM C. Martin $50
ADULT SILVERSMITHING
Jewelry Making with Beads
This is not a bead stringing class. Learn to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. using simple techniques. Class will also learn basic wire working skills to produce handmade clasps, ear wires & beaded chain. Students provide their own materials. Supplies list: 20 gauge copper wire (available at hardware stores) and any kind of beads. Age 16+
93601 4wk 10/20-11/10 MON 6:00-8:30PM K. Fathi $50
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Beaded Bags
Learn construction techniques in embroidery, stitches, beading & embellishment to make beaded bags. Material fee: $10 due 1st class to instructor. Age 16+
93958 1day 10/11 SAT 10:30-3:30PM D. Joles $27
Mosaic Knitting
Make a hat using a slip stitch. Basic knitting knowledge needed. Age 16+
93956 1day 10/25 SAT 1:00-4:00PM P. Everhart $21
Crochet Angels
Make an angel or two to hang on your Christmas tree or put on top of a gift.
Material fee: $10 due 1st class to instructor. Age 16+
93957 1day 11/8 SAT 1:00-4:00PM P. Everhart $21
Silk Cards
Make a set of hand-painted, silk greeting cards for a gift or for your own use.
Material fee: $20 due 1st class to instructor. Age 16+
93955 1day 11/15 SAT 1:00-3:00PM N. Squire $15
Sake Set for Christmas (workshop)
Create a hand built Sake set and have it ready for Christmas. Learn this fun technique and accompanying glaze processes with clay artist Angie Hutchinson. Clay and glaze provided. Age 16+
93959 2day 12/6, 12/20 SAT 10:0-4:00PM A.Hutchinson $65
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
Pre-School Art & Me
Fun with hands-on art. Age appropriate art using paper, color recognition, finger paints, color mixing, weaving, yarn, rubbings and stamping. Play clothes required. Age 4-5
93576 4wk 10/15-11/5 WED 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $30
PRE-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Pumpkin Power
Come and play with art stuff to make Halloween even more fun! Stories, art, activities and play! Wear play clothes. Age 4-5
93579 1day 10/24 FRI 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $10
Thank You
Come paint and play with Thanksgiving as the inspiration. Stories, art, activities, and play! Wear paint clothes. Age 4-5
93580 1day 11/21 FRI 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $10
Winter Sparkle
You can make wonderful original gifts for people for Christmas. Come play with art in a delightful way! Wear play clothes. Age 4-5
93581 1day 12/19 FRI 10:00-11:00AM R. Spriggs $10
YOUTH / TEEN
Black and White Photography - Teen
Learn the tricks of a photographer to make great photos! Learn to use your camera and the darkroom to make your photos into art! Supplies: film & camera. Age 12-15
93561 4wk 10/30-11/20 THU 4:00-5:30PM J. Lightner $54
Drawing for Kids
Explore the world of drawing. This class allows students to pursue their own interests and experiment with new drawing mediums; pencil, ink, charcoal, colored pencil and marker. Students will draw from memory, imagination and observation. Age 8-12
93578 4wk 10/15-11/5 WED 5:00-6:00PM J. McElroy $30
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
Winter Break Art Day – Making Faces
Portraits and 3-D masks, explore expressions in plaster, clay, photography, and cartooning. Build it in 3-D. Work from flat ideas to fat projects. Inflate volume, fold it up and additive sculpture will be explored and conquered. Bring a lunch. Age 6-12
93776 1day 12/30 TUE 9:00-3:00PM Staff $24
Winter Break Art Day – The Best and all the Rest 2008-2009
Journal to recall it all; who, what, when, where and how. Show it all in a creative masterpiece! Bring a lunch. Age 6-12
93850 1day 12/31 WED 9:00-300PM Staff $24
HOMESCHOOL
Home school Art Connection
Classes in the arts provide excellent learning opportunities in drawing, painting, sculpture and glass. Class will cover a wide range of interests and subjects. Age 6-12
93773 4wk 10/15-11/5 WED 1:00-3:00PM J. McElroy $32
ADULT WORKSHOPS & ME
Adult & Me - Tributes
Celebrate people in your life who have gone before us. Along with your grown-up, build, paint and assemble a tribute to them. Adult & 8+
93852 1day 10/25 SAT 10:00-12:00PM R. Spriggs $10
Adult & Me – Stained glass Leaves & Berries
Come have fun making stained glass with someone special in your life. Adult & 8+
93774 1day 11/15 SAT 10:00-12:00PM R. Spriggs $10
Adult & Me – Stained Glass Gifts
Complete snowflakes, candy canes, wreaths or trees with leaded stained glass.
Adult & 8+
93602 1day 12/20 SAT 10:00-12:00PM R. Spriggs $10
GROUP FIELD TRIPS TO CITYARTS
• Minimum group number of 6 – $6 per participant
• 1 ½ hour experience (unless otherwise noted)
• Reservations and payment must be made one week prior to the field trip.
• Preschool – Art & Me – Friday
o Preschool groups (3–5 yrs) with teachers or parents. Come and join us for creative and art-fun workshops. Each month will reflect a different theme & encompass simple art materials and tools. Kids will explore their imagination, creative, communication skills and enjoy some time in creative play.
• High School & College Class Groups – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Senior Citizen Groups – Monday, Wednesday
o Observe CityArts glass art instructors demonstrating our glass blowing studio.
o Do a small hands-on stained glass project.
o Take walking tour of CityArts (elevator available).
o Enjoy a Gallery talk on our current gallery exhibit.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
• Limit 10-15 children – $6 per participant. (2 adults must be in attendance.)
• Parties must be scheduled and paid for 2 weeks in advance.
• Room & Material fee. Set up time ½ hour before event for decorations, refreshment, etc.
• Parents are responsible for all clean up.
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 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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