May 23, 2012

Youth Summer Art Classes!

Classes are held in the Mary Anderson Arts Center of the McPherson Opera House, sponsored by  McPherson Arts Council (M.A.C.) & Visual Arts Alliance of McPherson, Inc. (VAAM).
Classes are $25 (includes all materials).
Sign up in the VAAM Gallery, 223 S. Main St., McPherson. Information, 620-241-6131

So You Want to be a Cartoonist!
Using drawing techniques, youth use their imagination to create their own unique cartoon character with a personality, emotions, and story.
Ages 8-11 yrs.
Instructor: LaVena Kidd
June 11, 12, 13, 14, 2–4 pm

Rings & Things—Metalsmithing Jewelry
Fun intro to tools & basic techniques used in metalsmithing and jewelry-designing for youth to create their own ideas in metal and wire.
5th–9th graders
Instructor: Lori Martin-Price
June 18, 19, 21, 22, 2–3:30 pm (not June 20)

Tie Dye T-shirt Workshop
Youth turn their black and white T-shirts into their own personal works of art.
Instructor: Shin-hee Chin
Saturday, June 23, 1–5 pm

East Meets West–India Ink Painting & More!
Youth learn about the Asian art form of sumie  with ink, oil pastels, watercolor.
Instructor: Shin-hee Chin
June 26, 27, 28, 29, 2 pm–4 pm (entering 1–5th grade)

Drawing in the Wild–Endangered Species Explored!
Youth create an appealing animal portrait by experimenting with vivid colored pencil techniques and bordering with poetry or prose. 
Instructor: Anne Nettleton, Salina
July 9–13, 2–4 pm

Metamorphantasanimals!
Youth experience their creativity by working with clay!
Instructor: Michaela Groeblacher
July 17–20, 2–4 pm

Wood is Good–Wood Assemblage!
Wood you believe? Wood, a beautiful medium for artists of all ages! Youth imagine, draw, construct, embellish, and have it!
Instructor: Anne Nettleton, Salina
July 16–20, 2–4 pm

Scholarship Opportunities are Available.
Funds are provided in part by KHF Children & Youth Fund administered by McPherson County Community Foundation

May 4, 2012

“Among Friends,” an exhibit of paintings
by Topeka artists,
Kim Casebeer and Cally Krallman
May 3–June 30, 2012
Reception, Saturday, June 30, 12–1:30 pm

Kim & Cally will teach a Painting Workshop,
Saturday, June 30, 10 am–5 pm, for acrylic and oil painters:
“From Boring to Brilliant—
Transforming Your Photos into Dynamic Paintings.”
$100, enroll in VAAM or call 620-241-5774 or 620-241-6131