NWA Kids Guide

Malco Kids’ Summer Film Fest

June 3rd-July 30

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:00am

Razorback Cinema Fayetteville (479)444-6803

Proceeds Benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Admission $1 per person/per feature

Flushed Away PG June 3 & 4

Open Season PG June 10 & 11

Bee Movie PG June 17 & 18

Over the Hedge PG June 24 & 25

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium G July 1 & 2

Surf’s Up PG July 8 & 9

Shrek the Third PG July 15 & 16

Alvin & the Chipmunks PG July 22 & 23

Charlotte’s Web G July 29 & 30

For more information go to www.nwakidsguide.com

Circus Pages coming to the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville

Monday, May 26th 4:30pm & 7:30pm

Featuring: Amazing Aerial Superstars, Awesome Jungle Cats, plus Pony Rides, Clowns, Elephant Rides, Horses, and Acrobats!

For more information on Family FUN Events go to www.nwakidsguide.com

The FLW National Fishing Tournament will be at Beaver Lake this weekend.

To support this event, a FREE Family Fun Zone is hosted at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers, AR on May 17^th & 18^th 12:00pm-4:00pm.

The Family Fun Zone offers fans a chance to meet their fantasy fishing team anglers face-to-face and review the latest products from Berkley, Lowrance, Ranger, Evinrude, Yamaha and other sponsors. The children will be treated to giveaways, fishing themed games and rides, such as, the Pringles Boat simulator.

Children 14 and under who visit the Family Fun Zone on Sunday, May 18th 

will receive a free rod and reel combo while supplies last. Also, one lucky 

member in the audience will win a new Ranger boat during the final 4:00p.m 

weigh-in. 

Admission is free, and you must be present to win.  

For more information on Family Fun Events go to www.nwakidsguide.com.

NWA Community Creative Center offers clay classes for kids.  NWACCC is located at the Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville (479)927-2491 

Let”s fly in the garden

>Ages 6-9, $75,

June 9-13, 9:30-12, M-F.

>Ages 9-12, $75,

June 23-27, 9:30-12, M-F.

>Ages 6-9, $75,

July 7-11, 1:30-4, M-F.

>Ages 9-12, $ 75,

July 21-25, 9:30-12, M-F.

>Ages  6-9, $75,

Aug 4-8, M-F, 1:30-4.

The studio will be abuzz with students creating colorful clay butterflies, wasps & bugs to decorate their gardens and homes. Everyone will get to take a whirl on the wheel.

Garden Treasures

>Ages 9-12, $75,

June 16-20, 9:30-12, M-F.

>Ages 6-9, $75,

June 16-20, 1:30-4, M-F.

>Ages 6-9, $75,

July 14-18, 9:30-12, M-F.

>Ages 9-12, $75,

July 14-18, 1:30-4, M-F.

>Ages 8-10, $75,

Aug 4-8, 9:30-12, M-F.

Let imaginations soar this summer. Brighten up your garden with a unique bird bath, garden

fairies and gnomes. Everyone will get to take a whirl on the wheel.

Treasure Chest Boxes

>Ages 6-9, $75,

June 23-27, 1:30-4, M-F.

>Ages 9-12, $75,

July 21-25, 1:30-4, M-F.

>Ages 6-9, $75,

July 28-Aug 1, 9:30-12.

Ahoy Mates! Make a new treasure chest and fill it with precious treasures. Everyone will get to take a spin on the wheel.

Youth Wheel

>Ages 10-16, $75.

June 9-13, 1:30-4, M-F.

>Ages 10-16, $75,

July 7-11, M-F, 9:30-12.

This class is for beginners and those who have a little experience. Students will learn basic techniques in throwing and design.

Students must be at least 54” tall.

Advanced Youth Wheel

>Ages 10-16, $75.

July 28-Aug 1, 1:30-4, M-F.

This class is for students who are ready to work on pieces with lids, handles and feet.

For more information on Kids Activities go to www.nwakidsguide.com

Starting May 3rd NWA Community Creative Center is opening its clay studio on Saturdays for family fun. Have fun with your kids pinching a pot or taking a whirl on the wheel.  NWACCC is located at the Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville (479)927-2491.

Saturdays, May 3-31, 10-1.

>More dates will be scheduled later.

$10 per 1 adult and 1 child. $5 per additional family member.

For more information in Kids Activities go to www.nwakidsguide.com

Art Classes for kids at NWACCC

NWACCC is located at the Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville (479)927-2491.

Recycled Sculptures

>Ages 10-14, $75,

June 9-13, M-F, 9:30-12.

Instructor: Alice McKee

Recycling can be an art! In this class we begin with found materials then recreate and combine them into works of art. You’ll be proud of your artistic resourcefulness.

Beautiful music machines

>Ages 6-9, $75,

June 9-13, M-F, 1:30-4.

Instructor: Alice McKee

Take used-a-bit materials & create artwork that makes beautiful music.

Stories in a Quilt

>Ages 5-8, $75,

June 9-13, M-F, 9:30-12:00.

Instructor: Julie Feinstein

Learn about quilts and the way they reflect

different cultures. We’ll talk about the meanings

of patterns, colors and images. Students will design a small patchwork quilt that represents themselves and their families.

Stories in a Quilt

The Story Quilts of Harriet Powers

>Ages 9-12, $75,

June 9-13, 1:30-4, M-F.

Instructor: Julie Feinstein

Students will read and discuss Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and collaborate on a story quilt based on their interpretation of the story.

Mask Making

>Ages 6-9, $75,

June 16-20, 9:30-12, M-F

>Ages 9-12, $75,

June 16-20, 1:30-4, M-F.

Instructor: Alice McKee

Alien or animal? Hang it or wear it? Students love inventing creatures and interpreting facial expressions. Creating a mask will make a dramatic difference for participants.

Crazy For Art

>Ages 6-9, $75,

June 16-20, 9:30-12, M-F.

Instructor: Susan Hutchcroft

Students will smear, draw with sticks, tear cloth, paint around things, get messy, learn and have fun painting, collaging, printing and drawing.

Painting Up A Storm

>Ages 9-12, $75.

June 16-20, 1:30-4, M-F

Instructor: Joy Caffrey

Students will paint landscapes or still-lifes

depending on the weather. They’ll learn to make observations over and around things and think about what they draw.

Self Portrait

>Ages 9-14, $75.

July 14-18, 1:30-4, M-F.

Instructor: Joy Caffrey

Students create unique works of art that express who they are through the techniques of drawing, painting and collage. Kis will use a variety of fun art-making materials and techniques, exploring and incorporating their reflection through the art-making process.

Drawing What Matters

>Ages 8-14, $75

Aug. 4-8, 1:30-4:00, M-F.

Instructor: Joy Caffrey

Learn basic drawing skills. Develop confidence and accuracy in drawing. Art making will include discussion and practice of simple observation exercises helping students draw more precisely. Students will create a self portrait montage from objects of their own such as shoes, MP3 players, jewelry, etc.

Printed Art Books

>Ages 8-12, $75

July 7-11, 1:30-4, M-F

Instructor: Susan Hutchcroft

Learn about and practice various print processes such as repeatable images, monoprints, rubbings and color enhancements. Students’ creations will be incorporated into a one-of-a-kind art book.

For more information in Summer Camps go to www.nwakidsguide.com

818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville , AR (479)442-8585

www.communityimaginationstudio.org

No need to pack a suitcase for your vacation this year! Join us at the Community Imagination Studio as we travel around the world this summer through art! From Australia to France , we’ll make art from a different country every Saturday from 10 - 4, June 14th - August 23rd. Participants will receive their very own passport to keep track of their travels, and we’ll end our journeys with an International Art Show here at the studio.

JUNE EVENTS

FAMILY DAY

Free Family Day at YouthCAN!’s Community Imagination Studio

YouthCAN!’s Community Imagination Studio hosts Family Day the first Saturday of each month. During our Family Day program, we open our studio to all families in Northwest Arkansas to come and participate in family themed art projects for free.

June’s Family Day will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 10-4pm. This Family Day we will create yard art! Come and make stepping stones and concrete sculpture to decorate the yard. Also, we will celebrate Father’s Day by making Father’s Day cards. Our Painting Studio will also be open.

Family Day events are free for all participants and no pre-registration is required. The Community Imagination Studio is located at 818 N. Sang Ave. , in Fayetteville . Contact Alison Carter for more information at alison@communityimaginationstudio.org, 442-8585, or visit www.communityimaginationstudio.org.

SATURDAY STUDIO HOURS

YouthCAN!’s Community Imagination Studio Saturday Studio Hours.

All of Northwest Arkansas is invited to Saturday Studio Hours every week from 10-4! Please join us at the Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville . During Saturday Studio Hours, we open our doors to community members of all ages to come, use our studio space and art supplies to paint, draw, make collages, or get creative with clay. Staff artists will be on hand to help guide you. Each week, we will have featured projects that participants may also choose to participate in. Cost is $5 for adults and children. $10 to work with clay. Free to parents of participating children. For more information about this program, please visit http://www.communityimaginationstudio.org/ or contact Alison Carter at alison@communityimaginationstudio.org or call 479-442-8585.

Featured projects for Saturday, June 14^th : We will be kicking off our Summer Art Series, Passport to Art! The first country we will visit is Australia . We will learn about Aboriginal art, and make our own works in similar styles by learning about rock and bark painting. Cost is $5 for adults and children, free to the parents of participating children. No pre-registration is required.

Featured projects for Saturday, June 21^st : Passport to Art! This week’s theme is South Africa ! Come and make masks and drums! The painting studio will also be open. Cost is $5 for adults and children, free to the parents of participating children. No pre-registration is required.

Featured projects for Saturday, June 28^th: Passport to Art! This week’s theme is Egypt ! Come and make Egyptian themed dioramas, Egyptian styled jewelry, and hieroglyphic paintings! The painting studio will also be open. is $5 for adults and children, free to the parents of participating children. No pre-registration is required.

JUNE’S ARTIST WORKSHOP SERIES

The Community Imagination Studio invites all of Northwest Arkansas to participate in the Saturday Workshop Series. The Workshop Series will be held on the 3^rd Saturday of every month and involves a demonstration of the facilitating artists’ methods, guided instruction, and a chance for participants to get feedback on their work.

June’s Saturday Workshop will be June 21st from 2-4. On this day you can come and learn how to knit. Relax this summer vacation and knit gift items for the Holiday Season! The Saturday Workshop Series will be $10 per participant. The Community Imagination Studio is located at 818 N. Sang Ave. , in Fayetteville . For more information about this program, please visit http://www.communityimaginationstudio.org/ or contact Alison Carter at alison@communityimaginationstudio.org or call 479-442-8585.

MOMMY & ME ART CLASSES!

For Parents or Grandparents and their little ones ages 18 months-5 years of age. Together, you will explore art in all its wonderful messiness! Art teaches developmental and cognitive skills such as problem solving, cause and effect, color mixing, and many more! The masterpieces that you take home will be treasured for years! Class meets once a week on alternating Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 10 to 11 am. Cost is $10 per class, per child. Register for whole month and receive a $5 discount if you have more than one child. The Community Imagination Studio is located at 818 N. Sang Ave. , in Fayetteville . For more information visit: http://www.communityimaginationstudio.org/ or contact Alison Carter at alison@communityimaginationstudio.org or 479-442-8585.

Featured Projects for June 4^th: Welcome this summer with all kinds of fun projects for outside! We will be learning how to tie dye and making bug hotels. We will also be painting with fun summer colors.

Featured Projects for June 10^th: This week’s theme is Bon Voyage! Come visit the studio and travel to the other side of the world! We will create art projects from Australia and South Africa . We will paint rocks and bark and create drums and masks. We will also be celebrating Father’s day by creating Father’s Day cards.

Featured Projects for June 18^th. This week’s theme is Go Diego Go! Go Diego Go! Will be playing at the Walton Arts Center next Saturday. At the Studio, we will create a rainforest collage and make a backpack for your own exploring adventures.

Featured Projects for June 24^th: Come and find out what happens on a country’s birthday! We will celebrate the upcoming 4^th of July holiday by creating a party pack that will have a visor and a never ending sparkler. We will also be painting.

For more information go to www.nwakidsguide.com

I have added several new entries for After School Care on the Schools page of www.nwakidsguide.com.

Now would be a good time to get your child enrolled for the 2008/2009 school year.

If you know of an After School program that is not listed, please let me know.