NWA Kids Guide

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.

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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.

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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.

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