Youth
Sertoma Arts Center
Sensory Friendly Creative Saturday
Instructor: Sertoma Arts Center Staff
Ages: All Ages and Abilities
Fee: Free
Date & Time: Saturdays, July 13 & August 10, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Register for Sensory Friendly Creative Saturday
Sensory Creative Saturdays are every second Saturday of each month. This free drop-in format series allows attendees to create a masterpiece in their chosen setting with the help of Sertoma Arts Center staff.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays will offer accessible accommodations for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Arts Center will provide an accepting and inclusive environment, modifications to sound and lighting, noise-canceling headsets, and a quiet room.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Youth
Youth Art Sertoma Class with Michelle Davis-Petelinz
Petite Picassos
Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz
Ages: 1.5-2.5 years
Fee: $76 Residents / $91 Non-residents
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 14 – June 18, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register for Petite Picassos
The classes will encourage children to create unique works of art as we explore different painting and craft techniques. We'll read a new book that will inspire our projects each week. The classes provide preschool prep with a focus on student independence. There is no parent/guardian participation. Supplies are included. There are six sessions.
Green Man Tile
Instructor: Patty Merrell
Ages: 7-11 years
Fee: $36 Residents / $51 Non-residents
Date & Time: Thursday, August 8th – August 15th, 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Register for Green Man Tile
The Green Man, a sculptural face made of leaves with branches and vines sprouting from the mouth or other parts of the face, is found in many ancient cultures. Students will create their own version during the first class and glaze it in varying shades of green during the second. The artwork will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup two weeks after the last class. Supplies are provided. There will be two sessions.
Jewelry & Metals
Beginning Enamels
Instructor: Lauren Markley
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $151 Residents / $166 Non-residents
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 9 – August 13, 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register for Beginning Enamels
We will delve into the basics of enameling, the process of fusing colorful ground glass into a metal substrate. We will explore techniques including layering, stencils, decals, lusters, and graphite and learn a few ways to incorporate enameled components into our jewelry. Students will come away from the class with samples and finished pieces. Enameling after protocols will be discussed and followed at all times. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. All supplies included. 6 sessions.
Jewelry & Metals
Sertoma Arts Center
Continuing Metals
Instructor: Betty McKim
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $151 Residents / $166 Non-residents
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 30 – September 3, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register for Continuing Metals
Prerequisite: Beginning Metals class at Pullen or Sertoma Arts Center. Expand your jewelry-making skills by learning to solder, make a simple ring, set a stone, and form a hollow bead. Students may purchase and bring in their own silver for projects. Optional jewelry kits will be available for $25. The kit will provide each student with solder, saw blades, drill bits, sandpaper, and a small amount of copper to get started on projects.
Photography
Sarah Ann Austin
The Art of Capturing Shadows: Cyanotype
Instructor: Sarah Ann Austin
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $76 Residents / $91 Non-residents
Date & Time: Saturday, July 20, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register for The Art of Capturing Shadows: Cyanotype Photography
Enjoy making cyanotype photography from plants in this rewarding, educational, and playful workshop. Sarah Ann has offered workshops and university cyanotype printing courses for over 8 years. This one-day class on creating cyanotype photography with plants and light offers a fun, easy, and rewarding experience in printmaking using the cyanotype technique and an introduction to getting the supplies on your own. You’ll make your own cyanotypes and go home with your very own frame-worthy cyanotype art! The cyanotype process, also known as the blueprint process because of its deep blue color, was first introduced in the early 1800s. For artists and scientists, this cyanotype workshop is rewarding. Experimentation is encouraged. No mistakes are possible in cyanotype art! No experience is required. The $5 supply fee due to the instructor at the start of class will cover the cost of cyanotype chemicals. All other supplies included. One session.
