The Durango Arts Center   DAC Kids Summer Arts 2010

All classes are held in the teaching studios at Durango Arts Center at 802 East 2^nd. Avenue.  No refunds after registration deadlines or for missed classes.  A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for withdrawals.  No refunds for withdrawals after registration deadlines.  The DAC reserves the right to cancel any class that does not make its minimum enrollment. Class size is limited to 15 students. Contact Caitlin Connaughton-Cross DAC Kids Education Director for more information at caitlin@durangoarts.org or call 970 259-2606

 

 The World is Not Flat    Ages 7 to 10       Cost:  $120

June 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (8 classes)    9:00 to 10:30 am

Create exciting works of art from around the world using the design element of form.  Projects include African tube dolls, South American rain sticks and papier mache masks.  Teaching Artist:  Lynn Millar

Registration Deadline:  May 24

 

The World is Not Flat   Ages 11 to 13   11:00 am to 12:30 pm

( same dates and cost)     Registration Deadline: May 24

 

Mad Mosaics  

Recycle wild and wacky items like plastic milk jugs and found objects to create a big, colorful mosaic work of art.

Teaching Artist:  Ben McCarthy

June 1, 3, 9 (3 classes)

Ages 6 to 8       10:30 to 12 Noon    $45

Ages 9 to 12     12:30 to 2:00 pm    $45

Registration Deadline: May 27

 

Ceramics:  Clay Goes Pop    

Learn about pop art and create a 3D food inspired sculpture made of clay. Teaching Artist:  Ben McCarthy

June 2, 7, 10 (3 classes)

Ages 6 to 8       10:30 to 12 Noon        $90

Ages 9 to 12     12:15 to  1:45 pm        $90

Registration Deadline: May 27

 

 

Nature Drawing and Journaling   Ages 9 to 14    Cost: $150

Monday through Thursday:  June 14 to June 24 (8 classes)   10:00 to 12 Noon

Recording observations and feelings in a journal can be a powerful way for students to get to know their natural community and the geography of their home environment so that they can develop a sense of caring commitment. This class will guide you to design a journal that will be used to record your observations and personal reflections.  A variety of drawing techniques and creative writing styles will be introduced.  Come join us and be prepared to spend some time outdoors.

Teaching Artist:  Lynn Millar   Registration deadline:  June 7

 

 

Cardboard Castles    Ages 9 to 11             Cost: $120

Monday through Friday:  June 14 to June 18    10:00 am to 12 Noon

Medieval castles were first built to keep out intruders with walls and moats.  Over the years the architects added more technical means of foiling enemies.  Learn how castles were built and how to work with cardboard and junk materials to design and construct your own model castle. Teaching Artist:  Linda Smith         Deadline:  June 7

 

Dragons, Princes and Princesses   Ages 8 to 11         Cost: $85

Monday through Friday:  June 14 to June 18       1:00 to 2:30 pm

Come to a fairy tale of a class where you create a wonderful puppet or free standing figure of a fantasy medieval character- be it a prince, a princess or a fire breathing dragon!  Students will draw and plan their characters, decide on structural forms and materials and use the process of papier mache to construct their models which will be finished with paint, fabrics and varnish.

Teaching Artist:  Linda Smith   Deadline: June 7

 

African Dreams   Ages 5 to 10   Cost:  $90

Monday through Wednesday:  June 21, 22, 23   1:00 to 4:00 pm

If you dreamed of Africa, you would dream of a diverse land rich with traditions.  You would encounter many cultures, dance many dances and 

sing many songs.  This class will be inspired by the diversity of  

African arts.  Explore batik, exotic animal sculpture, found object instruments and more. Bring a snack and a water bottle for this virtual arts adventure.  Teaching Artist:  Bonnie Ward     Deadline:  June 14

 

 

G.O.A.L. Girls Opportunities Through Arts and Leadership

Monday through Thursday, June 21 to July 1   9:00 am to 4:00 pm    $400

Students entering 6^th.through 9^th. grade in fall 2010*

A unique program for girls encouraging artistic development and personal growth through arts workshops led by several local women artists and integrated leadership activities. 

Deadline:  June 10

 

Nature’s Creations     Ages 7 to 12  Cost:  $60

Monday through Thursday:  July 26, 27, 28, 29    10:00 to 11:30 am

What inspiration awaits you when you begin to look around you at the natural world. Discover and explore using  found objects from nature to create unique sculptures and wall hangings.

Teaching artist:  Lynn Millar      Deadline:  July 19

 

Robots!   Ages 6 to 12   $25

Create outrageous robots from found objects, wire, and other metal and mechanical menagerie.   

Teaching Artist:  Ben McCarthy

Monday and Tuesday, June 28, 29    11:00 to 12:30pm   

Registration Deadline:  June 21

 

 

Body Collage

Create life-sized self-portraits using an assortment of collected materials and media and the technique of collage.

Teaching Artist:  Ben McCarthy

Wednesday, June 30 and Thursday, July 1 (2 classes)

Ages 6 to 8     10:30 am to 12:30 pm      $35

Ages 9 to 12      1:00 pm to 3:00 pm       $35

Registration Deadline:  June 23

 

 

Big and Crazy Sculpture   Ages 6 to 12   Cost:  $90

Monday through Wednesday:  July 5, 6, 7    1:00 to 4:00 pm

Work big in 3D.  In this three day workshop you have the chance to be a sculptor that can transform trash to treasure.  Explore and reinvent, experiment with form, discover and create constructing with man made and natural objects combined with papier mache.  Bring a snack, a water bottle and a smile! Teaching artist:  Bonnie Ward    Deadline:  June 28

 

Puppy and Kitty Love!  Ages 6 to 11  Cost:  $20

Wednesday, July 7   10:00 am to 12 Noon

Drawing is fun when you know how to put some simple shapes together.  

In this class, Bonnie will guide you how to see and then draw these animals we love so much.  Using a variety of media, create frame worthy critter art.  Teaching Artist:  Bonnie Ward     Deadline:  June 30

 

 

Ceramics:  Me in Mud

Create a clay box that’s all about you.  Use texture, words and symbols that express who you are or who you want to be.

Teaching Artist:  Ben McCarthy

Thursday, July 1, 8, 15

Ages 6 to 8       9:00 to 10:30 am    $75

Ages 9 to 12   10:45 to 12:15 pm    $75

Registration Deadline:  July 7

 

Ceramics: Kandinsky Sculptures

Explore the artwork of a famous artist, Kandinsky.  Students will create a 3D clay sculpture inspired by the artists’ abstract paintings with emphasis on line, shape and composition.  Teaching Artist:  Ben McCarthy

Tuesday, July 13, 20, 27 and August 3

Ages 6 to 8      11:00 to 12:30 pm   $90

Ages 9 to 12       1:00 to  2:30 pm   $90

Registration Deadline:  July 6

 

Mud Love Tuesdays:  July 13, 20, 27 and August 3

Don’t miss your chance to get muddy this summer and fall in love with creating with clay.  Explore hand-building techniques, glazing and take a turn on the potter’s wheel. Teaching Artist:  Bonnie Ward    Deadline:  July 6

Ages 4 to 7    1:00 to 2:15 pm   Cost: $78

Ages 8 to 13   2:30 to 4:00 pm  Cost: $90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preschool Arts 1   Ages 3 to 6     Cost: $25

Wednesday, July 14    10:00 to 12 Noon

You’ll be awed by the outcomes of free exploration by your young artist.  The emphasis in this class will be on the creative process and exploration of a variety of art media.    Deadline:  July 7

Teaching Artist:  Bonnie Ward

 

More Preschool Arts 2   Ages 3 to 6    Cost: $25

Wednesday, July 28   10:00 to 12 Noon

Come discover even more art fun for the young artist! The emphasis continues in this class with new activities that engage students in the creative process and exploration of art media. Deadline:  July 21

Teaching Artist:  Bonnie Ward

 

 

Real Life Still Life   Ages 6 and up   Cost:  $25

Wednesday, July 21    1:00 to 3:00 pm

Hungry for something different? Artists often create a still life of objects such as food, bottles, flowers or vases to paint or draw from.  In this class we’ll change it up and arrange a still life of real food that we will paint on instead of from!  Crazy fun!  Teaching Artist:  Ben McCarthy

Registration Deadline:  July 14

 

Mini Art Open Studio   Ages 6 to 12    Cost: $30

Wednesday, July 21  9:00 to 12 Noon

A chance for kids who really love art to explore a variety of art making possibilities.  Please bring a snack and a water bottle.

Teaching Artist:  Bonnie Ward    Registration Deadline:  July 14

 

 

Open Art Studio   Ages 6 to 12   Cost:  $90

Monday through Wednesday:  August 2, 3, 4    9:00 am to 12 Noon

This class is for those kids who really love art. Explore sculpture, fiber, drawing, painting and printmaking.  Students are free to express their own ideas through the creative process. Please bring a snack and a water bottle.  Teaching Artist:  Bonnie Ward   Deadline:  July 26

 

 

Summer Paint Bar Workshops  Ages 6 and up  $25 each   1:00 to 2:30 pm

Color your world with these fun opportunities to encourage your child’s artistic development. Classes will engage the imagination and feelings, and are open-ended with the child in charge of the outcome, whatever that looks like.  This series will place emphasis on engaging and supporting creative thinking. Teaching Artist: Caitlin Connaughton-Cross  Registration deadline is one week ahead of each class date.  Call ahead after that date to see if there is still room in the class.

 

Thursday, July 1    Playing With Pink  

Thursday, July 8    Really Red

Thursday, July 15  Paint the Blues

Thursday, July 22  Orange Crush

Thursday, July 29  Brown Sugar

 

 

Artist’s Birthday pARTies at the DAC Paint Bar

$25 each  Ages 6 and up

We’re celebrating famous artist birthdays by putting the art in pARTy! Games, art-making, and sweet delights are part of this fun series.  Registration deadline is one week ahead of each class date.  Please call ahead after that date to see if there is still room in the class.

 

Tuesday, May 4        Keith Haring            4:00 to 5:15 pm

Tuesday, May 11      Salvator Dali            4:00 to 5:15 pm

Monday, July 5         Jean Dubuffet        11:00 to 12:15 pm

Tuesday, July 6        Frida Kahlo            11:00 to 12:15 pm

Monday, July 19       Edgar Degas            1:00 to 2:15 pm

Thursday, July 22     Alexander Calder    4:00 to 5:15 pm

Friday, August 6       Andy Warhol           11:00 to 12:15 pm

Thursday, Sept.30    Vincent Van Gogh    4:00 to 5:15 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Download a registration form dac-kids-summer-arts-2010-registration-form