Wichita Center for the Arts
9112 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-2787
www.wcfta.com
The Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts at the Wichita Center for the Arts has offered quality art instruction from practicing, professional artists to the people of south central Kansas for 85 years. Instruction in a wide range of fields includes: drawing and painting, ceramics and pottery, photography and filmmaking, printmaking, sculpture, enameling, metals and jewelry making, and family art classes to students from as 3 to 103. While we always include classes for children, special Summer and Winter Camps are offered during school vacations. We also host workshops for adults in a wide range of topics. Classes are offered year round. The Center's Creative Child Center Preschool is the area's only arts-based preschool.
Contact:
(316) 634-2787 ext. 219
Fax: (316) 634-0593
E-mail: school@wcfta.com
Enroll in an Art Class Today!
The Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts is offering 44 classes for adults and youth with 6 open studios, 10 workshops and The Creative Child Center Preschool. Come and visit our 6 spacious studios and become a part of this art community. Adults: learn anything from watercolor to printmaking and photography to ceramics. Kids: enjoy learning to cook, make pottery, or create your own jewelry. Or if you have any questions please call the Education Director, Kathy Sweeney, at 634-2787 ext. 219.
Part-Time Position Opening
The Center is looking for energetic, responsible, and enthusiastic member to add to our Night and Weekend Staff. The position is responsible for: Being on time to open the gallery, school, and special events, answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors, selling artwork, enrolling students in classes, and other projects. Hours are flexible and there is a lot of time to read or do homework. The position pays $6.55/hr. If you are interested or have any questions, please call (316) 634-2787.
Become a Center Member!!
Now is the time to become a member of The Wichita Center for the Arts. Member benefits include a discounts on theater tickets and class tuition, a bimonthly newsletter, advance notification of Center activities, use of the Schollenberger Art Library, and an invitation to our special members-only Gala. There are multiple types of membership available including full-time student, individual, and family memberships.
For more information about becoming a member, Click Here. Or call Randy Brown at 634-2787 ext. 211.
| Side by Side Special Needs Art Camp |
Side by Side Special Needs Art Camp
The Wichita Center for the Arts is excited to add Side by Side Special Needs Art Camp to their list of exciting summer camps. There are three sessions to choose from: June July 6- July 10, 2009. Classes are from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and tuition is $110/members $100.
This summer camp is for any adult or child with special needs. The student, along with a family member, family friend, grandparent, etc. will cover painting, watercolor, printmaking, and more. Each project will be demonstrated by the instructor and then a checklist of steps and materials will be provided for each side by side group. The steps will have different difficulty levels to choose from, from very easy to more difficult. Each team can go at their own pace and doesn’t have to complete each step. They will complete 3 projects each class with a short time for outside play, music, and dance.
The instructors for this course are Crystal Henderson and Allison Charboneau. “Art is a creative way to express yourself, no matter what your ability is,” says Crystal. Crystal is also The Wichita Center for the Arts Creative Child Center Preschool Certified Director and Lead Teacher. She received her bachelor’s degree in Not-for-Profit Management, Business Quality Management, and Human Resource Development and has thirteen years of preschool education experience. Allison Charboneau is currently a K-4 Structured Learning Teacher in Goddard, KS. She has a background in daycare, preschool, and special education. Training in level 1 TEACCH, PECS, STAR curriculum, and Mandt accompany valuable experience for a creative look on problem solving and out of the box approach to fun.
| The Creative Child Center Preschool |
Play, learn and have fun at the Creative Child Center Preschool at The Wichita Center for the Arts, Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts.
The Center Preschool is under Crystal Henderson and has immediate openings.
Ages 3-4 on Tues/ Thurs is $120
Ages 4-6 on Mon/Wed/Fri is $170.
Morning sessions are from 9:00am to 11:30am.
Afternoon 12:30pm to 3:00pm.
Our art based preschool gives children the opportunity to learn through creating and ex ploring along with learning all kindergarten readiness skills.
| Summer Art Classes and Camps |
Summer session runs June 1 – July 18, 2009
in the Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts
A selection of more than 55 art classes, workshops, and camps for preschoolers, children, teens, and adults are being offered this summer at The Wichita Center for the Arts, including new classes in a variety of subjects.
The line-up for Youth Summer Camps include: Around the World Camp (Ages 6-11), campers will visit three different classes to create drawings, paintings, clay and multimedia while exploring a new part of the world each day; Petite Around the World Camp (Ages 3-6), campers will create drawings, paintings, clay and multimedia while exploring a new part of the world each day; Side by Side Special Needs Camp, this summer camp is for an adult or child with any special needs. The student, along with a family member, family friend, grandparent, etc., and 2 special needs instructors will cover painting, watercolor, printmaking, and more.
New summer classes for children include:
Clay Creations (Ages 8-10), squeeze, squish and shape imaginative forms as you experience the wonderful world of clay;
Exploration in Clay (Ages 11-15), this class is designed to cover the fundamentals of working with clay and their creativity;
Artists Working Large (Ages 7-10), become familiar with painting, collage, and printmaking techniques and explore the techniques of Jackson Pollack, Da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and more;
In the Kitchen (Ages 7-10), make delicious mini-meals while learning about the food pyramid, kitchen safety and how to cook healthy snacks;
Drawing 101 (Ages 7-10), this class is for those that have never drawn before or would like to start up again;
Painting 101 (Ages 7-10), in this class, students will learn how to mix colors correctly, make a color wheel, and learn how to paint from that color wheel;
Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 3-6), make delicious mini-meals while learning about the food pyramid, kitchen safety and how to cook healthy snacks;
Art Exploration with Famous Artists (Ages 3-6), become familiar with all different art media, styles and techniques through the study of famous artsits such as Jackson Pollack, Henri Matisse, Da Vinci, and Pablo Picasso.
Enrollment for the summer semester is currently ongoing. Enroll by calling (316)634-2787, visiting www.wcfta.com, or in person. To view a complete schedule of classes online visit www.wcfta.com. Class schedules can also be picked up at the Center — 9112 E. Central, Wichita, Kan. To request a schedule be mailed or for more information, contact the Education Office at (316) 634-2787 ext 219.
Adults can enroll in drawing, painting, watercolor, jewelry making, metalsmithing, enameling, pottery, ceramics, sculpture, and lampwork beadmaking.
The Center is offering five fantastic workshops:
Precious Metal Clay Charms and Pendants (Ages 7 & up), create pure silver charms or pendants from Metal Clay; Matthew Hilyard Mixed Mediums, this workshop will teach students how to experiment in unconventional ways of applying paint and creating work; Having Fun with Color and Compositions, this class will be an in-depth exploration of color qualities, color cords, and color harmonies;
Positively Pastels Workshop with Illustrator Jen Lane (Ages 3-8), come and enjoy story time while playing with pastels and creating a picture book to take home;
Paper Possibilities: Pulp to Product (Ages 11 & up), explore the papermaking process from pulp to paper to unique products such as cards and/or book structures.
Summer classes in the Center’s Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts begin the week of June 1 and continue through July 18, 2009. There will be no classes the week of June 29- July 4, 2009.
Practicing Portraits
Mondays 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
June 1 – July 13, 2009
Instructor: Mary Binford Miller
Tuition: $120 / Members $110
This class is for all mediums and will be using a live model. You will learn to draw proportions of the face, facial features and different kinds of lighting on the human face. Demonstrations will be given. Studio 2
Enameling
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
June 6 – July 18, 2009
Everyone, from beginning to advanced levels, are welcome. In this exciting class, students will learn to make a variety of copper forms to be fired using various enameling techniques. This class is located in Studio 1 and is taught by our talented instructors,Susan deWit and Jennifer Walterscheid. Tuition is $100/Members $90. Enrolling in this class also allows you to come to the Enameling Open Studio on Fridays from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Printmaking
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 6 – July 18, 2009
Here is your chance to take printmaking to the next level. The Wichita Center for the Art's Printmaking class is for students with some previous printmaking experience. The studio is equipped to make lithography, collagraphs, solar plate, dry point and monotype. Instructor Doug Billings will be available for individual assistance. This class has a maximum of 8 students and is located in the Basement Studio.