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