Summer 2021 Class Flyer
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Register at www.DecaturArts.org 2021 SUMMER or call 217-423-3189 DAAC members receive a discount. ARTCLASSES Class scholarships are also available. Art Camps Family Fun Saturday Series “International Arts” Camp: Discover Mexico Birds and Blooms - Ink and Watercolor Who: Ages 6 and up What: Learn to draw birds and blooms in the style of nature artists Claudia Nice and Geninne Zlatkis. Add pattern and texture in pen and ink and a splash of watercolor to bring the drawings to life. When: May 22, 10:30am-Noon Cost: $20/ Members $18 Who: Recommended ages 6-14 What: Take a trip south of the border through the arts Mexican Papercuts and Pinatas of Mexico. Campers will explore a variety of materi- Who: Ages 6 and up als and projects to learn about the arts and culture of What: Learn the art of Mexican paper cutting and cre- Mexico. Projects include Huichol yarn painting, Amate ate your own papel picado banners and donkey pinata. paper cuts and painting, Oxacan animals in terracotta, Fiesta!! metal tooling and more. Projects can be adapted to When: June 26, 10:30am-12:30pm accommodate different ages and skill levels. Cost: $25/ Members $22 When: June 14-18, 9:30am - Noon Cost: $95/ $85 members Critters in Clay- Hedgehogs and More Who: All ages “Fabulous Fiber” Camp What: Learn the tricks to sculpting these woodland Who: Recommended ages 6 to 11, and 12 and up creatures using airdry clay What: Campers will stretch their brain in new ways When: July 24, 10:30am-12:30pm learning theses all-time favorite skills including begin- Cost: $25/ Members $22 ning weaving, macramé, sewing, and embroidery. When: July 12-16, 9:30am-Noon (ages 6-12); 1-3:30pm (ages 12 and up) Gallery Field Trips: Cost: $95/$85 members Discover Mexico “Recycled Art” Mini Camp - Who: Area youth, family, neighborhood, senior and Fantasy Home Edition community groups. Who: Ages 8 and up – Class size limited to 15 What: A guided tour of the Mexico exhibit in the What: Create a charming fairy or fantasy house with gallery followed by a hands-on Mexican art project furnishings and figures to live there. This project is in the studio with an instructor. sure to take the imagination to new and exciting places. When: Gallery hours (M-F, 9am-4pm) When: June 29-July 1, 12:30-3:30pm by appointment. Cost: $75/$65 members Cost: $75 for groups up to 15. $5 for each additional student. Scholarships available Decatur Area Arts Council • 125 N. Water St. • Facebook/DecaturArts • Instagram/DecaturArts Adult Classes Acrylic Pour- Arty Afternoons Twist and Pull Who: Adults and seniors Who: Jr High through What: With veteran art instructor Jenny Cowgill as Adult your guide, exercise your creative muscles with a What: A different variety of art mediums and techniques in these fun twist on Acrylic pour classes. paintings using with When: Thursdays, June 3-24, 2:30-4 pm the string pull tech- Cost per class: $10 / 65+ $7 nique. Fun to do with exciting results. When: May 20, 6-8 pm Cost: $25/ Membes $22 Wine Bottle Mandalas Who: Jr High through Adult What: Create beautifully colorful and satisfyingly sym- metric circular designs on wine bottles. When: June 10, 6-8pm Cost: $25/ Members $22 Under the Sea Acrylics on Canvas Who: Jr High through Adult What: Pick up the brush and explore the colors, shapes, textures and wonder of life under the sea. Your instructor will show your stroke by stroke. When: July 8, 6-8pm Cost: $25/ Members $22 An exhibit featuring authentic Mexican art and artifacts Madden Arts Center Anne Lloyd Gallery 125 N. Water St. Downtown Decatur Gallery Hours: M-F, 9 am - 4 pm Sa, 10 am - 2 pm The exhibit in the Anne Lloyd Gallery will explore An evening cultural event and both ancestral and modern traditions from various exhibit opening regions of Mexico through the lens of the arts… Friday, June 4, 5–7:30 pm • Pre-Colombian artifacts In addition to the exhibit in the Gallery... • Artworks made by and related to indigenous peoples of • Authentic Mexican cuisine will be sold outside Mexico by Smackin’ Tacos (a locally owned food truck) • Unique pottery pieces specific to different regions of Mexico • Mexican performers will present short, social- • Hand-woven baskets and textiles ly-distanced entertainment on the 3rd floor • Ceremonial and religious artifacts and costumes • Families will be invited to make Mexican-in- • Metalwork, tooled leather, furniture, decorative items spired arts and crafts in our Barnett Studio on • And more! the 2nd floor.