The Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., has scheduled classes this summer.
Classes will include youth ceramics, youth arts and crafts, lampwork glass beads and jewelry, and Celtic myth lecture and exhibit.
The classes:
Youth Ceramics, Ages: 6-17
Instructors: Chris Green, Summer Youth Interns
Tues. June 10, 17, 24 and July 3 ,8,15, 22, 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Projects: Bowl/plate, Animal, Gift, Holiday Decoration
Students will be instructed in both greenware/firings and bisque techniques. Using glazes and stains.
All supplies included. $40 to register email [email protected]
The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Youth Arts and Crafts, Ages: 6-17
Instructors: Chris Green, Summer Youth Interns
Thurs. June 12, 19, 26 and July 1, 10, 17, 24, 31, from 6:30-8:30pm
Projects: Clay sculpture/paint, Plastic Shrinky Dinks, Holiday Decoration, Print making, Loom Potholder, Plaster Mask/paint
Each week the students will make and take home a project they have completed in class.
All supplies included. $40 to register email [email protected]
The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Lampwork Glass Beads and Jewelry, Ages 18 and older
Instructor: Anna Jennings
Saturday’s July 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 with Exhibit dates Sept. 6, 7 and 13,14
Ever seen some really neat glass beads and wondered how they’re made? Now’s your chance to learn! Anna Jennings (Fairie Beads Lampwork Bead and Jewelry artist) has been making lampwork beads and jewelry since 2000 and is excited to share her knowledge with you! In this 8-week class you’ll learn about lampwork tools and torch safety, and how to make 5 different kinds of glass beads. You’ll also learn how to put your beads into wearable, durable piece(s) of jewelry, and even gather some tips and tricks for displaying your piece(s) in your very own art show!
Classes will be held at the Alcott Arts Center starting Sat., July 19, and will run for 9 weeks with the last 2 classes being exhibit time. Classes will be every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and are limited to 5 students. . Total cost is $150 for all 8 classes and includes most materials. Students must be 18 or older to register email [email protected] .
The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Celtic Myth Lecture/Exhibit, Aug. 23, 7-9 p.m., $8 admission
Speaker Jane Nichols, ages: 12 and older
Lecture Format
Jane Nichols will discuss the 4 seasons with tastings of the Middle Ages food and drink. There will be a question and answer at the end with Nichols. To register email [email protected]
The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.