2014 Summer Arts!

815 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 620.343.6473 www.emporiaksarts.org

2014 summer arts!

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING!

LOCATION: All Summer Arts classes are held at the Emporia Arts Center at 815 Commercial Street.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: The Emporia Arts Center CANNOT be responsible for a child’s care before or after a class. Please drop off and pick up your child promptly. You or an adult designated by you will be asked to sign your child in and out before leaving the area. Children under the age of 10 must be picked up from their specific classroom.

CLASS FEES: Payment is required at time of enrollment. Art supplies for all classes are included in class fees, unless indicated in the class description.

ENROLLMENT: Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. EAC cannot “hold” space in a class without payment in advance. Confirmations are not sent. Assume that you are enrolled in the class for which you registered. We will contact you in the event that the class is full or cancelled. Refunds are given only when a class is full or is cancelled by EAC.

MAKE-UP: If a class meeting is cancelled by EAC, a make-up class will be scheduled. If a student is unable to attend a class, EAC is not responsible for providing a make-up. Class fees are not pro-rated for classes misses by students or for late enrollments.

SCHOLARSHIP: EAC has a very generous scholarship fund available for students needing financial assistance. Call (620)343-6473 or email [email protected] to learn more about our scholarship fund.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS: IN PERSON: 815 Commercial Street BY PHONE: (620)343-6473 BY EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.emporiaksarts.org

Accepted forms of payment: cash, MC/Visa/Discover/AmEx, check (payable to Emporia Arts Center)

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1 Pre-K Children Ages 2-5 MUST be accompanied by an adult **All Classes: Dress for a Mess!**

PAINTING WITH SOUND Date: Tuesday, June 10 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-001 This painting class is an exciting session of sensory art exploration! Students will use their senses of sight, touch, and sound as they incorporate the use of jingle bells into their creative process.

WELCOME HOME Date: Wednesday, June 11 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-002 Using paint, feet, and imagination, each student will create a one-of-a-kind welcome mat for their home!

MONSTER MASKS Date: Thursday, June 12 Fee: $15 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-005 MONSTERS are the star of this class! Students will hear the story Where the Wild Things Are and then use their vivid imaginations to make a friendly monster mask.

EXPLORING FEET Date: Thursday, June 12 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-010 Art doesn’t only happen by using our hands! Students will hear Dr. Seuss’s The Foot Book and then create a masterpiece using their feet.

BEACH IN A BOTTLE Date: Friday, June 13 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-006 Has the long, cold winter left you longing for a beach vacation? In this fun class, layers of colored sand are poured into a bottle to create a fun keepsake, reminiscent of an island getaway!

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PRINCESS WEEK Date: Tuesday, June 17 through Friday, June 20 Weekly Fee: $40 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-003 Calling all Princesses! Sparkles, crowns, and castles are the inspiration for this royalty-worthy art week! (Aspiring Princes are welcome too!)

Unable to rule the kingdom for all four days? Sign up for just a day or two! Tuesday, June 17 Code: 14-PRE-035 Daily Fee: $14 Wednesday, June 18 Code: 14-PRE-036 Daily Fee: $14 Thursday, June 19 Code: 14-PRE-037 Daily Fee: $14 Friday, June 20 Code: 14-PRE-038 Daily Fee: $14

MONSTER TRUCK PAINTING Date: Thursday, June 19 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-007 Rev up your engines and watch the excitement as toy trucks leave colorful tracks and unique images!

CLAY COIL POTS Date: Tuesday, June 24 and Friday, June 25 Fee: $20 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-013 Learn the fundamentals of working with clay as you roll coils and assemble them to create a beautiful, sturdy coil pot! Clay hand-building is an excellent way to refine your child’s fine motor skills.

PIRATE WEEK Date: Tuesday, June 24 through Friday, June 27 Weekly Fee: $40 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-004 Ahoy Matey! Aspiring Swashbucklers will love this art-filled week inspired by sunken ships, buried treasure, and the majesty of the high seas!

Can’t command the ship for all four days? Sign up for just a day or two! Tuesday, June 24 Code: 14-PRE-039 Daily Fee: $14 Wednesday, June 25 Code: 14-PRE-040 Daily Fee: $14 Thursday, June 26 Code: 14-PRE-041 Daily Fee: $14 Friday, June 27 Code: 14-PRE-042 Daily Fee: $14

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PEACOCK PLUMAGE Date: Thursday, June 26 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-008 The peacock, with its intricate plumes in vibrant shades of blue, green, and gold, serves as the inspiration for this painting class! Students will create their own peacock using finger paints.

PASTA PAINTING Date: Tuesday, July 8 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-012 Can you create a painting without a paintbrush? In this fun class, students will use noodles, yarn, and other items to explore alternative methods of painting. This class gets messy, so wear old clothes!

PIGGY BANK Date: Wednesday, July 9 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-015 A penny saved is a penny earned! In this class, students will create adorable water bottle piggy banks for all of their saved pennies.

WRAP-N-ROLL Date: Thursday, July 10 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-009 Bubble wrap is so much fun to pop, and even more fun to paint with! Using bubble wrap, students will create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece filled with unique textures and patterns.

TWIST-N-SHOUT Date: Thursday, July 10 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-028 Make colorful paintings using… a salad spinner! Students will create unique designs using primary colors and will learn how layering colors can change the end result.

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PAINT LIKE A DINOSAUR Date: Friday, July 11 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-011 If we invited a dinosaur to our painting class, how do you think they would hold their paint brush? In this fun class, students will explore the differences between humans and dinosaurs, and create a painting using the same imagined techniques as our prehistoric pals!

WACKY WIGS Date: Tuesday, July 15 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-018 Have you ever wondered what you would look like with curly, pink hair? Or maybe straight and blue is more your style? In this fun class, students will use paper bags to try out a variety of looks!

CHINESE DRAGON DRUMS Date: Wednesday, July 16 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-017 All percussionists to the stage! In this class, students will create a functional replica of a Chinese Drum. It’s the perfect project for the musically-inclined, with energy to spare!

MONSTER FEET Date: Thursday, July 17 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-016 Is there a little monster in your family? They will love creating these tissue-box monster feet to wear around the house!

ROCK BAND Date: Tuesday, July 22 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-023 Channel your inner rock star in this fun class! Students will get the choice of creating and decorating several different musical instruments. Drumming enthusiast? Aspiring guitarist? Sign up with a group of friends to form a complete band, or fly solo if that’s your prerogative!

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OPEN STUDIO TIME Date: Tuesday, July 22 Fee: $10 Min/Max: 1/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-020 Let your imagination run wild! In this less-structured class environment, students will be able to create projects of their choosing. Parents are the leaders of this experience, which encourages fun and exploration!

PET TREAT BOXES Date: Wednesday, July 23 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-019 Do you have a dog or cat that loves when you give them special treats? In this class, students will decorate adorable boxes for Fluffy or Fido’s favorite snacks!

OPEN STUDIO TIME Date: Wednesday, July 23 Fee: $10 Min/Max: 1/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-021 Let your imagination run wild! In this less-structured class environment, students will be able to create projects of their choosing. Parents are the leaders of this experience, which encourages fun and exploration!

OPEN STUDIO TIME Date: Thursday, July 24 Fee: $10 Min/Max: 1/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-022 Let your imagination run wild! In this less-structured class environment, students will be able to create projects of their choosing. Parents are the leaders of this experience, which encourages fun and exploration!

CLAY COIL POTS Date: Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 Fee: $20 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-014 Learn the fundamentals of working with clay as you roll coils and assemble them to create a beautiful, sturdy coil pot! Clay hand-building is an excellent way to refine your child’s fine motor skills.

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CIRCUS FUN Date: Tuesday, July 29 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-024 Come one, come all! Using our imaginations, we will make the sights and sounds of the circus come alive here at the Arts Center! Students will create circus-inspired art in this fun class.

MURAL TO MUSIC Date: Tuesday, July 29 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-025 We all know that children love to move to music! While listening to their favorite tunes, children will move around a table creating individual brush strokes on a collaborative painting.

IF I WERE AN ANIMAL Date: Wednesday, July 30 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-026 Do you wish you could swim like a dolphin and fly like a bird? Maybe you’d rather jump like a grasshopper and run like a cheetah? Imaginations run wild in this fun drawing class, as the students are the subject and the possibilities are endless!

MELTED CRAYON PAINTING Date: Thursday, July 31 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-027 Vibrant melted crayons will be the focus of this class! Students will make “cool” art using this “hot” technique, and will be impressed by how beautiful their projects turn out!

MONSTER MASKS Date: Thursday, July 31 Fee: $15 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-029 MONSTERS are the star of this class! Students will hear the story Where the Wild Things Are and then use their vivid imaginations to make a friendly monster mask.

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WACKY WEATHER Date: Tuesday, August 5 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-030 In Kansas, the weather can change in the blink of an eye! In this class, students will learn about all different types of weather, and then make projects representing everything from sunshine to rain.

‘C’ IS FOR CIRCLES Date: Wednesday, August 6 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-031 Hula hoops, basketballs, oranges, and cookies… think of all of the fun things that are shaped like a circle! In this class, students will use paper towel rolls to create paintings covered with circles in every color of the rainbow.

WELCOME HOME Date: Wednesday, August 6 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-033 Using paint, feet, and imagination, each student will create a one-of-a-kind welcome mat for their home!

FLOWER POT PAINTING Date: Thursday, August 7 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-PRE-032 This class is perfect for children with a green thumb! Students will decorate their own unique flower pots in this fun class. Afterward, they can plant some seeds and watch them grow!

MONSTER TRUCK PAINTING Date: Thursday, August 7 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-PRE-034 Rev up your engines and watch the excitement as toy trucks leave colorful tracks and unique images!

8 Grades k-2 **All Classes: Dress for a Mess!**

BIRD FEEDERS Date: Tuesday, June 10 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-015 Look outside and count how many different types of birds you see! They will love your one-of-a-kind feeder made from recycled bottles, tree bark, and found objects.

GEORGIA O’KEEFFE: ABSTRACT FLOWERS Date: Tuesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 12 Fee: $26 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-004 While being encouraged to experience nature through their own eyes, students will create a flower painting using the work of Georgia O’Keeffe as an inspiration. Students will leave this class with wonderful memories and a beautiful 11”x14” canvas painting.

CRAZY LINE PAINTING Date: Wednesday, June 11 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 14-K2-003 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Draw a line…any old line…and see where it goes! Using oil pastels, paint, and simple line-making techniques, students will create a vibrantly-colored, one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

METAL TOOLING Date: Thursday, June 12 Fee: $20 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-011 Be prepared for lots of hammering! Students will learn basic metalworking techniques by embossing lines, patterns, colors, and textures into a soft metal.

POINTILLISM PAINTING Date: Friday, June 13 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-007 After an introduction to the pointillism technique used by artist Georges Seurat, students will create a beautiful painting using this “dot” technique. Bonus: pointillism is an excellent practice for refining fine motor skills!

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JUMPING JELLYFISH Date: Friday, June 13 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-028 Did you know that some jellyfish are bigger than a human and others are almost as small as a grain of sand? Learn more about these fascinating underwater creatures while creating your own colorful jellyfish from recycled materials.

ZANY WIRE SCULPTURE Date: Tuesday, June 17 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-010 Innovation and artistry are the name of the game in this exciting 3-D sculpture class! Using wire and clay pieces, students will create their own original freestanding sculpture.

CLAY TURTLES Date: Tuesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 19 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-008 From oceans to rivers to lakes, turtles love it when the weather is warm! Just in time for summer, students will use hand-building clay methods to create their own one-of-a-kind turtle!

PRINCESS WEEK Date: Tuesday, June 17 through Friday, June 20 Weekly Fee: $40 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-001 Calling all Princesses! Sparkles, crowns, and castles are the inspiration for this royalty-worthy art week! (Aspiring Princes are welcome too!)

Unable to rule the kingdom for all four days? Sign up for just a day or two! Tuesday, June 17 Code: 14-K2-035 Daily Fee: $14 Wednesday, June 18 Code: 14-K2-036 Daily Fee: $14 Thursday, June 19 Code: 14-K2-037 Daily Fee: $14 Friday, June 20 Code: 14-K2-038 Daily Fee: $14

POP ART! Date: Wednesday, June 18 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-005 Students will get a brief introduction into the vibrant, stylized pop art of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. They will then create self portraits using pop art techniques and style. 10 K-2, continued

CERAMIC TILES Date: Thursday, June 19 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-006 Employing a variety of line-making and painting techniques, students will use their creativity and curiosity to create a beautifully decorated ceramic tile.

KITE CREATIONS Date: Friday, June 20 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-009 Using paper bags and paint, students will create eye-catching, high-flying kites! Identify how kites fly, and take yours home to fly all summer long!

BEACH IN A BOTTLE Date: Friday, June 20 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-033 Has the long, cold winter left you longing for a beach vacation? In this fun class, layers of colored sand are poured into a bottle to create a fun keepsake, reminiscent of an island getaway!

PIRATE WEEK Date: Tuesday, June 24 through Friday, June 27 Weekly Fee: $40 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-002 Ahoy Matey! Aspiring Swashbucklers will love this art-filled week inspired by sunken ships, buried treasure, and the majesty of the high seas!

Can’t command the ship for all four days? Sign up for just a day or two! Tuesday, June 24 Code: 14-K2-039 Daily Fee: $14 Wednesday, June 25 Code: 14-K2-040 Daily Fee: $14 Thursday, June 26 Code: 14-K2-041 Daily Fee: $14 Friday, June 27 Code: 14-K2-042 Daily Fee: $14

ILLUSIONS WITH ESCHER Date: Tuesday, July 8 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-012 M.C. Escher is well known for his artistic optical illusions. In this class, students will be introduced to “Op Art” with the use of contrasting color and geometric shapes.

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ADVENTURES IN WATERCOLOR Date: Wednesday, July 9 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-019 With watercolor techniques, the possibilities are endless! In this introductory class to watercolor painting, students will use flowers and plants to explore the medium.

TWIST-N-SHOUT Date: Wednesday, July 11 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-013 Make colorful paintings using… a salad spinner! Students will create unique designs using primary colors and will learn how layering colors can change the end result.

MAKE LIKE A TREE Date: Tuesday, July 15 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-016 Students will create 2-D and 3-D trees in this mixed-media class. They will also gain valuable experience drawing what they see, and then transforming that drawing into a sculptural piece.

GEORGIA O’KEEFFE: ABSTRACT FLOWERS Date: Wednesday, July 16 and Friday, July 18 Fee: $26 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-014 While being encouraged to experience nature through their own eyes, students will create a flower painting using the work of Georgia O’Keeffe as an inspiration. Students will leave this class with wonderful memories and a beautiful 11”x14” canvas painting.

JUMPING JELLYFISH Date: Thursday, July 17 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-017 Did you know that some jellyfish are bigger than a human and others are almost as small as a grain of sand? Learn more about these fascinating underwater creatures while creating your own colorful jellyfish from recycled materials.

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CLAY COIL POTS Date: Tuesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 24 Fee: $20 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-018 Learn about the fundamentals of working with clay as you roll coils and assemble them to create a beautiful, sturdy coil pot! Clay hand-building is an excellent way to refine your child’s fine motor skills.

SAND ART Date: Wednesday, July 23 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-020 Usually, there is a “No Touching” rule when you are looking at art…but this fun class breaks the rule! Students will create a beautiful original painting, then add texture using sand.

FLOWER GARDEN TILES Date: Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 Fee: $26 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-021 Students will explore a variety of 3-D sculpting techniques in this fun class! Using carving and stamping techniques, students will create unique clay tiles, use those tiles as a relief for plaster, and then decorate the final product!

OPEN STUDIO TIME Date: Tuesday, July 29 Fee: $10 Min/Max: 1/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-022 Let your imagination run wild! In this less-structured class environment, students will be able to create projects of their choosing. Parents are the leaders in this experience, which encourages fun and exploration!

CLAY TURTLES Date: Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-030 From oceans to rivers to lakes, turtles love it when the weather is warm! Just in time for summer, students will use hand-building clay methods to create their own one-of-a-kind turtle!

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OPEN STUDIO TIME Date: Wednesday, July 30 Fee: $10 Min/Max: 1/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-023 Let your imagination run wild! In this less-structured class environment, students will be able to create projects of their choosing. Parents are the leaders in this experience, which encourages fun and exploration!

MELTED CRAYON PAINTING Date: Thursday, July 31 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-024 Vibrant, melted crayons will be the focus of this class! Students will make “cool” art using this “hot” technique, and will be impressed by how beautiful their projects turn out!

ZANY WIRE SCULPTURE Date: Thursday, July 31 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-029 Innovation and artistry are the name of the game in this exciting 3-D sculpture class! Using wire and clay pieces, students will create their own original freestanding sculpture.

PAINT LIKE VAN GOGH Date: Friday, August 1 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-031 The work of Vincent van Gogh serves as the inspiration for this painting class. Students will create their choice of van Gogh work using sponges and brushes to mimic his texture.

HIDE N’ SEEK ANIMALS Date: Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-026 Students will learn about the art of Post-Impressionist painter Henri Rousseau. The focus will be on texture, pattern, and repetition, and projects will have animal patterns hidden throughout.

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KANDINSKY CIRCLES Date: Wednesday, August 6 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-025 In this class, students will learn about the art and music of Abstract Expressionist artist Wassily Kandinsky. Then, using what they’ve learned, they will create a concentric circle oil pastel painting while listening to music.

CHINESE DRAGON DRUMS Date: Thursday, August 7 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-K2-027 All percussionists to the stage! In this class, students will create a functional replica of a Chinese Drum while learning about the uses of the drum in Chinese culture. It’s the perfect project for the musically-inclined, with energy to spare!

FLOWER POT PAINTING Date: Thursday, August 7 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-034 This is the perfect class for children with a green thumb! Students will decorate their own unique flower pots in this fun class. Afterward, they can plant some seeds and watch them grow!

3-D HANDS Date: Friday, August 8 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-K2-032 Using concentric lines and vibrant colors, students will create an abstract piece of art where their hand visually pops off the page!

15 Grades 3-5 **All Classes: Dress for a Mess!**

ZANY WIRE SCULPTURE Date: Tuesday, June 10 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-001 Innovation and artistry are the name of the game in this exciting 3-D sculpture class! Using wire and clay pieces, students will create their own original freestanding sculpture.

OPTICAL ILLUSIONS Date: Tuesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 12 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-35-004 Learn about the Op Art of M.C. Escher and Victor Vasarely in this mind-bending class! Students will practice creating drawings that will play tricks on the eyes.

FOILED! Date: Wednesday, June 11 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-012 Try something new and exciting! In this class, students will explore the art of metal embossing, using foil and simple tools to create beautiful and ornate designs.

CERAMIC TILES Date: Thursday, June 12 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-002 Employing a variety of line-making and painting techniques, students will use their creativity and curiosity to create a beautifully decorated ceramic tile.

MASKING TAPE MASTERPIECES Date: Friday, June 13 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-013 Tape has moved out of the workshop and into the art studio! Students will leave this class with a quirky, fun, and unique masterpiece!

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SECRET LIFE OF YOUR PET Date: Friday, June 13 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-35-003 Do you ever wonder what your pet does during the day when you’re not at home? Bring a picture of your furry friend to this class, and you’ll paint a portrait of Fido or Fluffy in their secret environment!

JEWELRY DESIGN Date: Tuesday, June 17 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-005 Are bright, vibrant colors your thing? Or are you more interested in glitz and glamour? In this fun class, students will create their own custom jewelry to wear or to give to a friend!

QUILLED PAPER ART Date: Tuesday, June 17 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-35-008 Explore the possibilities of paper! Students will learn the art of paper quilling, which uses rolled pieces of paper to make decorative art ranging from simple to ornate.

BEAD BOTTLES Date: Wednesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 19 Fee: $26 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-35-011 Create stunning artwork on a glass bottle using colorful and intricate beading techniques! Bonus: fine detail work like beading can improve fine motor skills!

A BUG’S VIEW Date: Thursday, June 19 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-007 Look at the world from a different perspective, using a bug’s point of view! Students will explore the use of scale and mixed media as they channel our creepy crawly friends for this creative landscape project.

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GROOVY LAVA LAMPS Date: Friday, June 20 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/15 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-010 They are mesmerizing, colorful, and can give any room a cool retro vibe! Create your own lava lamps, and gain a little science knowledge in the process!

BEACH IN A BOTTLE Date: Friday, June 20 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-35-006 Has the long, cold winter left you longing for a beach vacation? In this fun class, layers of colored sand are poured into a bottle to create a fun keepsake, reminiscent of an island getaway!

TEXTURED METAL BOXES Date: Tuesday, July 8 Fee: $20 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CODE: 14-35-017 In this class, students will build paper maché boxes, and apply texture and a metallic finish that mimics the repoussé sculptural style. The perfect vessel for storing keepsakes!

ART EXPLORATION WEEK Date: Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11 Fee: $50 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CODE: 14-35-016 Find your niche! In this class, students will get hands-on experience with a variety of media including: markers, oil pastels, watercolor and acrylic paint, and colored pencils. They will learn fundamental artistic concepts while being encouraged to make their own creative decisions. This class is sure to build young artists’ confidence!

ADVENTURES IN WATERCOLOR Date: Wednesday, July 9 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-35-009 With watercolor techniques, the possibilities are endless! In this introductory class to watercolor painting, students will use flowers and plants to explore the medium.

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RECYCLED JEWELRY Date: Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-015 One person’s trash is another’s treasure! In this class, students will create beautiful jewelry using repurposed materials such as bottle caps, magazines, and newspapers.

PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE Date: Tuesday, July 15 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-018 Would you like to learn some tricks for making things look up close or far away in your drawings? In this class, students will learn about vanishing point and complete a project using one-point perspective.

OPEN STUDIO TIME Date: Thursday, July 17 Fee: $10 Min/Max: 1/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-35-029 Let your imagination run wild! In this less-structured class environment, students will be able to create projects of their choosing. Parents are the leaders in this experience, which encourages fun and exploration!

POP ART! Date: Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-014 Students will get a brief introduction into the vibrant, stylized pop art of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. They will then create self portraits and other fun art using pop art techniques and styles.

OPEN STUDIO TIME Date: Friday, July 18 Fee: $10 Min/Max: 1/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-35-030 Let your imagination run wild! In this less-structured class environment, students will be able to create projects of their choosing. Parents are the leaders in this experience, which encourages fun and exploration!

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CERAMIC TILES Date: Tuesday, July 22 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-35-020 Employing a variety of line-making and painting techniques, students will use their creativity and curiosity to create a beautifully decorated ceramic tile.

MELTED CRAYON PAINTING Date: Wednesday, July 23 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-031 Vibrant, melted crayons will be the focus of this class! Students will make “cool” art using this “hot” technique, and will be impressed by how beautiful their projects turn out!

OUTER SPACE WATERCOLOR Date: Thursday, July 24 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-019 Aliens and asteroids! Create an outer space masterpiece using oil pastels and watercolors. Students will learn how different artistic media work together and against each other.

TOWERS AND TURRETS Date: Friday, July 25 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CODE: 14-35-023 Art and Architecture join hands in this fun class! Students will create lines, patterns, and textures while gaining an understanding of architectural concepts, particularly towers and turrets.

GROOVY LAVA LAMPS Date: Friday, July 25 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/15 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-35-021 They are mesmerizing, colorful, and can give any room a cool retro vibe! Create your own lava lamps, and gain a little science knowledge in the process!

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PAINT LIKE THE MASTERS Date: Tuesday, July 29 through Friday, August 1 Fee: $40 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-022 History can be fun! In this class, students will learn about art history and employ painting techniques used by some of history’s greatest artists.

MASKING TAPE MASTERPIECES Date: Thursday, July 31 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-35-024 Tape has moved out of the workshop and into the art studio! Students will leave this class with a quirky, fun, and unique masterpiece!

POP ART! Date: Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-025 Students will get a brief introduction into the vibrant, stylized pop art of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. They will then create self portraits and other fun art using pop art techniques and styles.

FLOWER POT PAINTING Date: Thursday, August 7 Fee: $16 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-35-027 This is the perfect class for children with a green thumb! Students will decorate their own unique flower pots in this fun class. Afterward, they can plant some seeds and watch them grow!

ART EXPLORATION Date: Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-35-026 Can’t attend the full Art Exploration Week offered in July, but want the experience of exploring a variety of media? This condensed version is the class is for you!

3-D HANDS Date: Friday, August 8 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-35-028 Using concentric lines and vibrant colors, students will create an abstract piece of art where their hand visually pops off the page! 21 Grades 6-8 **All Classes: Dress for a Mess!**

ORIGAMI Date: Tuesday, June 10 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CODE: 14-68-001 Explore the ancient art of origami! In this class, students will learn how folded paper techniques can create a variety of fun creatures.

JEWELRY DESIGN Date: Friday, June 13 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-68-006 Are bright, vibrant colors your thing? Or are you more interested in glitz and glamour? In this fun class, students will create their own custom jewelry to wear or to give to a friend!

MELTED CRAYON PAINTING Date: Wednesday, June 18 Fee: $12 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-68-004 Vibrant, melted crayons will be the focus of this class! Students will make “cool” art using this “hot” technique, and will be impressed by how beautiful their projects turn out!

RECYCLED SCULPTURE Date: Friday, June 20 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/10 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CODE: 14-68-012 Everything old becomes new again! In this class, students will have the freedom to explore a variety of different recycled materials and turn them into a one-of-a-kind sculptural masterpiece! (Students are encouraged to bring in found objects from home!)

PHOTOGRAPHY Date: Friday, July 11 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CODE: 14-68-011 Say “Cheese!” Gain valuable photography instruction in this class, and learn how to compose and capture quality images! (This class will involve field work, weather-permitting!) 22 6-8, continued

MELTED SURREALIST PAINTINGS Date: Friday, July 11 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-68-005 Part Salvador Dali and part “Shrinky Dinks,” this class will compel students to reach beyond traditional, flat paintings, and to experiment artistically!

DRAWING CAMP Date: Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18 Fee: $40 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CODE: 14-68-009 Drawing is fundamental! Students will explore a variety of drawing techniques using: colored pencils, watercolor, tempera and acrylic paints, and charcoal. Drawing skills are of paramount importance for developing further artistic skills!

ORIGAMI Date: Friday, July 18 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-68-002 Explore the ancient art of origami! In this class, students will learn how folded paper techniques can create a variety of fun creatures.

PAINTING CAMP Date: Tuesday, July 22 through Friday, July 25 Fee: $60 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CODE: 14-68-010 Build on the skills you refined in Drawing Camp! In this class, students will explore a variety of materials and techniques in order to develop their painting skills. (Drawing Camp is not a prerequisite for Painting Camp, but is highly recommended!)

EXTREME PHOTO TRANSFERS Date: Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1 Fee: $36 Min/Max: 3/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CODE: 14-68-007 Students will communicate a theme through this interesting mixed media project. Learn the process of photo transfer to create a visually striking painting or collage.

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TIE DYE Date: Tuesday, August 5 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CODE: 14-68-013 Is there anything more beautiful than swirling, vibrant colors blending together? Bring your white t-shirts, pillowcases, or bandanas, and you’ll learn amazing tie dye techniques!

“GLASS” SCULPTURE Date: Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8 Fee: $34 Min/Max: 3/10 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CODE: 14-68-008 Explore the techniques of glass-forming! Following the style of Dale Chihuly, students will create glass-like forms that resemble blown glass.

ORIGAMI Date: Friday, August 8 Fee: $14 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CODE: 14-68-003 Explore the ancient art of origami! In this class, students will learn how folded paper techniques can create a variety of fun creatures.

24 Grades 9-12 And adult **All Classes: Dress for a Mess!**

WATERCOLOR 101 Date: Thursday, June 12 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-002 This introductory class will teach a variety of basic watercolor techniques. Demonstrations as well as individualized instruction will help you develop and refine your watercolor skills.

PAINTING 101 Date: Tuesday, June 17 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-001 Learn different painting techniques using a variety of media such as oils and acrylics. Demonstrations as well as individualized instruction will help you develop and refine your painting skills.

WIRE SCULPTURE Date: Thursday, June 26 Fee: $25 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-003 Spontaneous learning for the adventurous artist! Students in this class will be introduced to the feel and technique of wire art, and will learn innovative ways to create art with strands of wire.

PAINTING 101 Date: Wednesday, July 9 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-006 Learn different painting techniques using a variety of media such as oils and acrylics. Demonstrations as well as individualized instruction will help you develop and refine your painting skills.

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JEWELRY DESIGN Date: Friday, July 11 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-004 Create beautiful jewelry for yourself, or to give as gifts! Students will explore a variety of jewelry-making techniques using paper, wire, and found objects.

TIE DYE Date: Friday, July 18 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-005 Is there anything more beautiful than swirling, vibrant colors blending together? Bring your white t-shirts, pillowcases, or bandanas, and you’ll learn amazing tie dye techniques!

WATERCOLOR 101 Date: Friday, July 25 Fee: $22 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-007 This introductory class will teach a variety of basic watercolor techniques. Demonstrations as well as individualized instruction will help you develop and refine your watercolor skills.

MELTED SURREALIST PAINTINGS Date: Thursday, July 31 Fee: $18 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-008 Part Salvador Dali and part “Shrinky Dinks,” this class will compel students to reach beyond traditional, flat paintings, and to experiment artistically!

JEWELRY DESIGN Date: Friday, August 8 Fee: $24 Min/Max: 2/12 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CODE: 14-HS-009 Create beautiful jewelry for yourself, or to give as gifts! Students will explore a variety of jewelry-making techniques using paper, wire, and found objects.

26 Design, with a splash of wine! **All Classes: Dress for a Mess!**

Must be 21 years of age or older to attend this class. Fee: $20 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, friends, and fine art! Each class will have a unique project, and you might have so much fun that you will decide to join us for every single one! You bring the cocktails and we’ll supply the instructions. (No experience necessary… this is structured as a beginner’s class that focuses on fun!) Min/Max: 3/20

Please register no later than the day prior to the class. If the minimum is not met, the class will regrettably be cancelled.

Descriptions for classes will be announced two weeks prior to class date.

Tuesday, June 10 Code: 14-HS-010 Tuesday, June 17 Code: 14-HS-011 Tuesday, July 1 Code: 14-HS-012 Tuesday, July8 Code: 14-HS-013 Tuesday, July 15 Code: 14-HS-014 Tuesday, July 22 Code: 14-HS-015 Tuesday, July 29 Code: 14-HS-016 Tuesday, August 5 Code: 14-HS-017

27 Clay classes **All Classes: Dress for a Mess!**

CLAY HAND BUILDING CLASSES Learn how to make interesting shapes and forms using pinch, coil, and slab techniques. Tools and other items will be used to add texture and design to your artwork. Individualized instruction allows ALL skill levels to attend!

CLAY WHEEL THROWING CLASSES Learn the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel, focusing on centering the clay to make vessels and bowls. As you progress, you will learn to alter your thrown forms. Individualized instruction allows ALL skill levels to attend!

GRADES 3-5

CLAY HAND BUILDING CLAY WHEEL THROWING Tuesdays Tuesdays Date: June 10, 17, 24, and July 1 Date: June 10, 17, 24, and July 1 Fee: $95 Fee: $115 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Min/Max: 3/12 Min/Max: 2/8 Code: 14-35-C2 Code: 14-35-C1

CLAY HAND BUILDING CLAY WHEEL THROWING Tuesdays Tuesdays Date: July 8, 15, 22, 29 Date: July 8, 15, 22, 29 Fee: $95 Fee: $115 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Min/Max: 3/12 Min/Max: 2/8 Code: 14-35-C4 Code: 14-35-C3

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GRADES 6-8

CLAY HAND BUILDING CLAY WHEEL THROWING Wednesdays Wednesdays Date: June 11, 18, 25, and July 2 Date: June 11, 18, 25, and July 2 Fee: $95 Fee: $115 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. Min/Max: 3/12 Min/Max: 2/8 Code: 14-68-C2 Code: 14-68-C1

CLAY HAND BUILDING CLAY WHEEL THROWING Wednesdays Wednesdays Date: July 9, 16, 23, 30 Date: July 9, 16, 23, 30 Fee: $95 Fee: $95 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Min/Max: 3/12 Min/Max: 2/8 Code: 14-68-C4 Code: 14-68-C3

GRADES 9-12 and ADULTS

CLAY HAND BUILDING CLAY WHEEL THROWING Thursdays Thursdays Date: June 12, 19, 26, and July 3 Date: June 12, 19, 26, and July 3 Fee: $95 Fee: $115 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Min/Max: 3/12 Min/Max: 3/12 Code: 14-HS-C2 Code: 14-HS-C1

CLAY HAND BUILDING CLAY WHEEL THROWING Thursdays Thursdays Date: July 10, 17, 24, 31 Date: July 10, 17, 24, 31 Fee: $95 Fee: $115 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Min/Max: 3/12 Min/Max: 2/8 Code: 14-HS-C4 Code: 14-HS-C3

29 Have a passion For performance? We have TWO exciting options!

EMPORIA ARTS CENTER presents:

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE KING ARTHUR'S QUEST ** first grade through high school students are eligible to audition**

AUDITIONS PERFORMANCE

Monday, June 23 Friday, June 27 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Emporia Granada Theatre Emporia Granada Theatre 807 Commercial Street 807 Commercial Street

EMPORIA MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP FOR KIDS with Anna Ryan A two week-long opportunity for children entering grade 1-8 to learn acting musical, stagecraft, and costuming skills! Date: June 30 through July 11, Monday-Friday Fee: $100 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CODE: 14-MT-001

QUESTIONS about any of our Summer Arts classes?

Call the Emporia Arts Center at 620.343.6473 or email [email protected]

30 815 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801