Summer 2023 Classes & Events Catalog

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CLASSES & EVENTS

SUMMER 2023

volume XXV | no 1

WELCOME!

The Lawrence Arts Center envisions a community that embraces the arts as a part of everyone’s daily life because ART IS FOR EVERYONE.

The Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire Street Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-2787

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Cover Art

Twiggy

A Pig is Still a Pig, 2023

Background Art (this page)

Taro Takizawa

Untitled, 2022

Catalog Design

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Photo Credits

Katie Alldritt, Ann Dean, Andria Devlin and Mariah Seifert

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MEMBER enrollment begins MARCH 19, 2023

OPEN enrollment begins MARCH 26, 2023

BECOME A MEMBER Popular classes fill fast, but members can access early enrollment and a 10 percent discount on tuition!* Member prices are shown in parentheses in class listings. *Excludes preschool tuition and independent study.

FINANCIAL AID Apply online for sliding scale financial aid based on household income for any class. Contact the front desk at frontdesk@lawrenceartscenter.org or 785.843.2787 for more information. See pages 8, 15, 19 and 22 for Dance and Visual Arts discounts and scholarships.

EXHIBITIONS

MARCH 10 - APRIL 8

2023 BENEFIT ART AUCTION EXHIBITION

The annual Benefit Art Auction funds the Exhibitions Program, keeping exhibits free and open to the public for nearly 50 years. This year the auction will feature more than 150 works of art generously donated by more than 100 artists. Molly Murphy is the Featured Artist for the 2023 Benefit Art Auction.

APRIL 11 - APRIL 23

LINDA REIMOND PRESCHOOL & KELLY GALLOWAY KINDERGARTEN EXHIBITION

The annual Preschool & Kindergarten Exhibition features works from arts-based preschool and kindergarten students at the Lawrence Arts Center. This exhibit offers a delightful glimpse at the origins of imagination, showcasing child-led creative confidence by the community’s youngest artists.

APRIL 28 - MAY 11

USD 497 EXHIBITION

Generously supported by

The annual USD 497 Exhibition features student artworks selected by Lawrence’s K-12 art teachers, showcasing the value of arts programming in public education. The exhibition shines a light on the trajectory of artistic development throughout Lawrence Public Schools and celebrates the hard work of young artists and art educators.

Friday, April 28, 4-6 PM EXPLORE THE STUDIOS

Friday, April 28, 6:30-7:30 PM

VANGUARD AWARDS PRESENTATION

APRIL 28 - MAY 15

TRANSFERRED INSPIRATION Curated by Hang12

Transferred Inspiration highlights artwork created by Lawrence High School and Free State High School student artists in workshops inspired by the Arts Center artists-in-residence, Twiggy Boden and Taro Takizawa. After working alongside the residents, students develop original works utilizing their newly learned skills and techniques. HANG12 is the Arts Center’s teen curatorial collective that curates this exhibition.

MAY 26 - JUNE 24

TARO TAKIZAWA | UNDERCURRENTS

2022-23 Printmaking Artist-in-Residence

Taro Takizawa is an artist who focuses on printmaking, wall vinyl installations, drawings and 2D designs. Born in Japan, he makes images connecting his experiences in Japan and the U.S. His work contains western and eastern aesthetics with an appreciation of traditional printmaking processes and mark-making.

* INSIGHT ART TALK | June 1, 7 PM

LAWRENCE ART GUILD | ALL-MEMBER SHOW

The Lawrence Art Guild has been a staple for artists in the Lawrence Community since 1962. Over time, the Lawrence Art Guild has amassed over 200 members and holds All-Member Shows. These exhibitions provide broader exposure for local artists and encourage community support for artists. This will be the 33rd All-Members Show.

JUNE 9 - JULY 22

KATHY SUPRENANT | LENS AS A METAPHOR

Science and art are intertwined in Suprenant’s textile creations. In this exhibition, she uses traditional relief printing and an analog-to-digital-to-analog process to create an imaginary world that is magnified, distorted and open to interpretation.

* INSIGHT ART TALK | June 29, 7 PM

JUNE 30 - JULY 22

TWIGGY BODEN | A PIG IS STILL A PIG

2022-23 Ceramics Artist-in-Residence

Twiggy Boden is a queer interdisciplinary ceramic artist. Raised in the heart of the Midwest and its conservative systems, Twiggy understands feeling lost and unseen. Their art questions gender constructs and performance through sculpture and wearable art, allowing young queer people to defy the constructs that raised them.

* INSIGHT ART TALK | July 12, 7 PM

JOHN HULSEY | TRANSCENDENCE: TRUTH IN NATURE

Transcendence: Truth in Nature is a major exhibition of John Hulsey’s multi-year journey into nature and his artistic discoveries made there. Hulsey’s career spans 50 years of continuous creative output, interpreting the world through painting, drawing and sculpture. Hulsey envisions this exhibition as a visual experience that will, through paintings and text, take the visitor on a journey into the natural world surrounding his rural studio, which has transformed both his artistic vision and way of working.

* INSIGHT ART TALK | July 6, 7 PM

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Friday, May 26

SYT celebrates 50 years! Join the SYT Alumni Facebook group to connect with alums, sign up to volunteer, and stay up-to-date on theon the reunion and cabaret.

SAVE THE DATE

The Free State Festival celebrates the free spirit of Kansas with films that challenge, inspire and entertain. This signature annual event brings independent films, live music, comedy and art installations to venues throughout the vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas. The festival is made possible through programming support from community partners, its sponsoring organization, the Lawrence Arts Center and the City of Lawrence’s Transient Guest Tax Grant Program.

Summer Youth Theatre Auditions

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS: SUNDAY, APRIL 30

CALLBACKS: MAY 1 & 2

Rehearsals and performances will occur indoors at the Lawrence Arts Center and 10th & Mass Studios. Register by April 28 at lawrenceartscenter.org.

SYT NOVICE/JUNIOR GRADES 4-8 AUDITIONS REQUIRED

SYT SENIOR GRADES 8-12, AUDITIONS REQUIRED

Access/VSA: On-Screen & Off!

GRADES 6-12

CHRISTIE SCANLIN DOBSON

This Kennedy Center Access/VSA program is specially designed for students of all abilities, with specific instruction developed for disabled students. Throughout the week, we will investigate storytelling on-screen and off as we learn about theater performance and filmmaking to create a collaborative short film.

CYVSA: 7/24-7/28, MO-FR; 9 am-3 pm, FREE

Honk! Jr., the Musical

TRISH NEUTEBOOM

Honk! Jr. is a heartwarming celebration of being different. Based on “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen, Honk! Jr. tells the story of an odd-looking baby duck lured away from his mother. Follow Ugly’s wild adventure and the friends he makes until he reunites with his mother. Music by George Stiles. Book by Anthony Drewe.

Rehearsals: 3 weeks, May 30-June15, M-F 1-5PM

Performances: June 16th 7PM, June 17th 2PM & 7PM

CHONK: 5/30-6/17, MO;TU;WE;TH;FR; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, $280 ($252)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Fantasy on the Dance Floor

AMANDA PINTORE

Summer Youth Theatre invites you to the summer’s biggest party: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Fantasy on the Dance Floor. Immerse yourself in an eccentric and glamorous theatrical party experience with music, food, dancing and surprises while Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream unfolds around you.

Rehearsals:

4 weeks, May 30-June 22, M-Th 4–9:30 PM & F 4–7 PM

Performances:

June 23rd 7PM, June 24th 2PM & 7PM

CMIDSUMMER: 5/30-6/22, MO-FR; 4:00 PM-9:30 PM, $330 ($297)

Cinderella, or How Pipsqueak the Mouse Became a Stallion

ELIZABETH SULLIVAN

This take on the classic fairy tale features Pipsqueak the mouse and his buddy Moose as they spin a tale of dragons, witches, slapstick and a Prince Charming, who was almost Prince Dave. Everyone still gets to live happily ever after, but you’ll never look at “Cinderella” the same again. Written by SYT alumnus Will Averill.

Rehearsals: 3 weeks, July 5-July 20, M-F 1–5 PM

Performances: July 21st 7PM, July 22nd 2PM & 7PM

CCINDER: 7/5-7/20, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, $280 ($252)

The Prom, the Musical JUSTIN

You are invited to The Prom, a smash-hit musical about love, acceptance and embracing the person you were meant to be. Follow a troupe of hilarious, down-on-their-luck Broadway stars as they shake up a small Indiana town to rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Tony Award-nominated for Best Musical and winner of Best Musical Score. Music by Matthew Sklar. Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin. Based on an original concept by Jack Viertel.

Rehearsals:

4 weeks, July 5-27, M-Th 4–9:30 PM & F 4–7 PM

Performances: July 28th 7PM, July 29th 2PM & 7PM

CPROM: 7/5-7/27, MO-FR; 4:00 PM-9:30 PM, $330 ($297)

HARBAUGH

SCHOOL OF THEATRE & MUSIC

SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE CAMPS

SYT ROOKIE

GRADES 1 TO 4 NO AUDITIONS NECESSARY

In these weeklong Make-a-Play camps, SYT Rookies will focus on character building and developing their actor’s toolbox (body, voice and imagination) to create an original adventure story. A sharing will occur on the last day of class. These camps take place at 10th & Mass Studios.

Unicorns Unite

LEAH TOWLE

Off we go to a faraway land where the unicorns must work together to save the day!

CROOKA: 5/30-6/2, TU-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $100 ($90)

Barnyard Palooza

KAYLA SANDUSKY

It’s a party at the barnyard! Discover the fun animals and what happens when they get together for a palooza!

CROOKB: 6/5-6/9, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)

The Floor is Lava

LEAH TOWLE

Explore a volcano that’s getting lava everywhere! Watch out for the lava and see what else might erupt from the volcano.

CROOKC: 6/5-6/9, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-3:30 PM, $125 ($112.50)

Dino-Disco

LEAH TOWLE

Step back in time to join dinosaurs for their annual party on the dance floor.

CROOKD: 6/12-6/16, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)

It’s Raining Cats & Dogs

KAYLA SANDUSKY

With plenty of rain, cats and dogs, you will have a blast making up stories, acting out scenes and creating a unique play.

CROOKE: 6/20-6/23, TU-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $100 ($90)

Mystery Detectives

KALEN STOCKTON

Ready to unleash your inner detective? Think critically, use problem-solving skills, and make creative decisions while solving a mystery — and having fun!

CROOKF: 7/5-7/7, WE-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $75 ($67.50)

Oceans & Potions

LEAH TOWLE

Hold your breath! We’re going underwater to explore a world filled with fantastic sea creatures and magical powers.

CROOKG: 7/10-7/14, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)

Around the World in Only 5 Days!

KAYLA SANDUSKY

Are you ready for an adventure? We’ll take a five-day journey around the world to explore, discover and create a fantastic story!

CROOKH: 7/10-7/14, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-3:30 PM, $125 ($112.50)

Lost in Space

KAYLA SANDUSKY

Blast off! Go on a mission to explore planets, meet space creatures and take on challenges in outer space. From Mercury to Neptune, let your imaginations soar!

CROOKI: 7/17-7/21, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)

Cat Tales

LEAH TOWLE

What happens when cats are in charge of our stories? We’ll learn the fairy tales cats tell each other, which might be different from ours!

CROOKJ: 7/24-7/28, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)

Summer Youth Theatre

SYT CREATIVE PLAY

PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN

Join us for a Summer Youth Theatre experience for our youngest performers. Using their wildest imaginations, students will engage with each other through play and dramatic exploration. These classes take place at 10th & Mass Studios.

APRIL 21, 7 PM

June Session

APRIL 22, 7 PM

AMANDA PINTORE

CPLAY1: 6/12-6/16, MO-FR; 2:15 PM-3:15 PM, $70 ($63)

July Session

KAYLA SANDUSKY

CPLAY2: 7/24-7/28, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, $70 ($63)

ART IS FOR EVERYONE

SYT COSTUMING

GRADES 5 TO 12

Guided by industry professionals, students will learn the basics of costume design and use their skills to bring costumes to life for our exciting summer season.

June Session

KRISTINA ERONAT-DAVIS

CCOSTUME1: 5/30-6/23, MO;TU;WE;TH;FR; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $185 ($166.50)

July Session

SARAH HARRIS

CCOSTUME2: 7/5-7/28, MO;TU;WE;TH;FR; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $185 ($166.50)

SYT TECH THEATRE

GRADES 5 TO 12

Guided by industry professionals, students will learn behind-the-scenes basics, specializing in the area that most interests them: lighting, painting, carpentry, sound, property and rigging.

June Session

LEXEY JOST & ELLIOT YOCHIM

CTECH1: 5/30-6/23, MO;TU;WE;TH;FR; 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, $240 ($216)

July Session

LEXEY JOST & ELLIOT YOCHIM

CTECH2: 7/5-7/28, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, $240 ($216)

SYT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM  GRADES 9 TO COLLEGE

ELIZABETH SULLIVAN

SYT’s Internship Program focuses on leadership for high school and college students who want a paid, hands-on theatre work-study experience. Each student will be assigned a role for a specific show and required to attend weekly meetings over eight weeks. To apply, email Elizabeth Sullivan at elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org by Friday, April 28.

CSYTINTERN23: 5/30-7/29, TH; 12:30 PM-1:30 PM (No enrollment necessary)

ADULT THEATRE CLASSES

MUST BE 18 OR OLDER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Intro to Burlesque: Saucy Summer Edition

ALYSHA BAROS, AMIE MONTEDORO

Must be 21 or older

Do you want to unleash your inner showgirl? We can teach you how! Come delve into the history and magic of this risqué performance genre. No prior experience is necessary.

CTA12: 5/30-7/25, TU; 8:00 PM-9:00 PM, $165 ($148.50)

Adult Acting Exploration: Bring a Friend

JEANNE AVERILL

Open to beginner and experienced students, bring a friend or family member to class (at no extra charge) to be your acting partner! You’ll leave with skills you can immediately apply in auditions and performances.

CTA13: 5/31-6/21, WE; 7:00 PM-8:30 PM, $95 ($85.50)

Vogue Haus Party: Adults

JARRON LEWIS

Celebrate Pride with this special four-day workshop! Learn the five elements of Vogue in a safe and inclusive atmosphere. The class will culminate in a mini ball where you can slay all day.

CTAVOGUE: 6/20-6/23, TU-FR; 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, $70 ($63)

Stanislavski Workshop

JEANNE AVERILL

Unlock the secrets of method acting through Constantin Stanislavski’s An Actor Prepares. With Jeanne Averill’s guidance, students will learn and perform exercises to take them from aspiring actors to masterful performers.

CTA23: 7/5-8/2, WE; 7:00 PM-8:30 PM, $125 ($112.50)

Adult Improv: Summer Session

LEAH TOWLE

Ready for a spontaneous and hilarious challenge? Spend your summer with us, build your improv skills, learn new games and meet new people.

CAT12: 7/11-7/25, TU; 6:30 PM-8:00 PM, $95 ($85.50)

SYT STUDIOS

Vogue Haus Party: TEENS: AGES 13 TO 18

JARRON LEWIS

Celebrate Pride with this special four-day workshop! Learn the five elements of Vogue in a safe and inclusive atmosphere. The class will culminate in a mini ball where you can slay all day.

CTYVOGUE: 6/20-6/23, TU-FR; 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, $70 ($63)

Triple Threat Theatrical Dance:

JUSTIN HARBAUGH

AGES 10 TO 18

TTT Dance is a safe space to explore the fundamentals of jazz, tap and ballet in a musical theatre setting. Each class will move through the different styles while students learn dance techniques and combos to become a triple threat on stage. No dress code or special shoes are required.

CTY11: 7/17-7/21, MO-FR; 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, $80 ($72)

DANCE HANDBOOK

Looking for attire and shoe requirements? Learn more in the School of Dance Handbook at lawrenceartscenter.org.

DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

The School of Dance strives to provide access to dance classes and performances through various financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Financial Aid | Available on a sliding scale, based on household income. Apply online or call the Front Desk at 785.843.2787.

Boys Dance Scholarship | For young men in 2nd-12th grades who demonstrate a strong interest in the field of dance. To apply, contact Hanan Misko at hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org.

Carmine Ballere Scholarship | Awarded by audition to two students (Ballet IV-VII) who demonstrate excellence in dance and a commitment to their craft. Auditions for this scholarship are each spring.

Try Before You Buy | Reach out to dance@ lawrenceartscenter.org to give any class a try. The first one is on us!

Bundle Dance Discount | Enroll in three or more weekly dance classes and get 25% off dance tuition. Applies to the entire household.

CLASS INFO & PRICING KEY

CODE: start date - end date, day(s), time, regular price (member price)

DANCE BUNDLE PRICE

SCHOOL OF DANCE’S STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE

Calling movement creators ages nine through adult for our Student Choreography Showcase!

The Student Choreography Showcase is an event for School of Dance students to showcase self-choreographed dance works in a supportive and encouraging environment. Student choreographers are responsible for selecting and rehearsing their dancers before the show. Register for free at lawrenceartscenter.org! First-time choreographers and those seeking to enrich their skills are encouraged to enroll in Improv & Choreography Composition, CDAC1: 6/5-7/24, MO; 6:30 PM-7:55 PM.

Timeline

• July 10 Online Application Deadline

• July 24 Student Choreography Showcase | 7:30 pm

Choreographic Guidelines

• Duration should be at most two minutes and 30 seconds unless approved by the School of Dance Director.

• Choreography, music and costuming must be appropriate for an all-age audience.

• Students are responsible for providing their own costumes and props.

• Choreographers must purchase and provide their own music.

• Choreographers can use Arts Center studio spaces for rehearsals from June 5 - July 24 (subject to availability). For more details, contact dance@lawrenceartscenter.org.

AUDITIONS

Auditions for Lawrence Ballet Theatre Company

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 | 1-3 PM

Location: Studio B, 10th and Mass Studios

Ages 11-18, Equivalent to Ballet IV-VII

Auditions are held each year for company members and apprentices. To be considered for LBT, applicants must attend a formal audition. Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register online is June 7.  Lawrence Ballet Theatre (LBT) is the resident pre-professional ballet company of the Lawrence Arts Center. LBT provides members with extensive training and performance opportunities while broadening connections to the dance community. Led by Artistic Director Cynthia Crews, company members gain experience through performances of classical ballet repertoire and original works. LBT dancers work directly with professional guest choreographers and the artistic director. As a member company of the prestigious Regional Dance America/MidStates, LBT attends the annual RDA/Midstates Festival each year.

Company Members & Apprentices Requirements:

• 11 to 18 years old

• Take three ballet technique classes per week

• Take one additional dance technique class of any style per week

SCHOOL OF DANCE CLASSES & CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS

Calling all movement makers! Find yourself inspired this summer by joining one or more of our remarkable dance camps. Each camp aims to provide artistic experiences in a fun, creative and social environment. From day one, campers will leap into motion to produce a final camp showing for friends and family. You won’t want to miss it!

Hip-Hop Camp: Break’n to the Beat!

AGES 9 TO 14

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON

Think you know hip-hop? This funky camp teaches street moves and grooves based on the original principles of hip-hop: love, peace, unity and having fun! Learn how to break, mix, emcee and DJ. Become a b-boy or b-girl for a week and discover hip hop’s rich history and fun culture!

CDYBHH: 6/26-6/30, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, $150 ($135)

Summer Dance Performance:

The Wizard of Oz AGES 7 TO 14

PAIGE COMPARATO, SHANNON M PICKETT

Get swept away with Dorothy and Toto on a dance adventure through the Land of Oz! Dancers will explore different dance styles, develop characters for the stage, and create sets and costumes. All levels of dancers and those with no experience are welcome. Enroll by May 21 and save $10.

CDYSDC: 7/5-7/14, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, $200 ($180)

Take Me to the Ballet - Dance Camp

AGES 5 TO 6

SHANNON M PICKETT

Slip on your dance shoes and experience the magical world of classical ballet. Learn famous dance steps to take flight over Swan Lake, awaken Sleeping Beauty and help Cinderella find her slipper. Then, use your imagination to create an original ballet and craft your own tutu for a performance on the final day of camp.

CDYTMB: 6/20-6/23, TU-FR; 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, $80 ($72)

Summer Ballet Performance Ensemble

AGES 7 TO 9

CYNTHIA CREWS

For dancers placed in Ballet I-II or equivalent. Performance opportunity! Join a Summer Performance Ensemble to present original choreography with fellow dancers at 10th & Mass Studios. Each ensemble is limited to 16 dancers performing one to two dance works. The deadline to enroll is June 19. The final showing is on July 29 at 7:30 PM. See requirements for more details.

DCYBE4: 7/6-7/24, TH; 7:00 PM-8:10 PM, $66 ($59.40) $49.50 NO CLASSES

• Attend weekly company rehearsals (2-4 hours per week), plus production rehearsals

• Be available to perform at scheduled events/concerts

2023 LAWRENCE DANCE INTENSIVE

LDI returns to host a series of programs for contemporary and ballet dancers.

Dancers must be 10-21 years of age by the start of the intensive and dancing at an Intermediate/ Advanced level with at least two years of prior dance experience. No pre-screening or audition is required to attend. Learn more about LDI, including scholarships and financial aid, at lawrenceartscenter.org.

SENIOR INTENSIVES

Scholarships are available for those enrolled in both Senior Intensive sessions only. See page 13 for more details.

Session I: Ballet

DANCE FACULTY, VISITING GUEST ARTIST

Includes ballet, pointe, partnering, variations, wellness/enrichment classes and demonstration on the final day. Enroll by June 1.

CDLDI1: 6/5-6/9, MO-FR 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, $375 ($337.50)

Session II:

Contemporary/Choreography

DANCE FACULTY, VISITING GUEST ARTIST

Includes contemporary, improv, creative process, hip hop, repertory, choreography sessions and final program showing. Enroll by June 1.

CDLDI2: 6/12-6/16, MO-FR 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, $375 ($337.50)

Senior Intensive Discount

Enroll in both LDI Senior Intensive sessions and save $150. Enroll by Jun. 1.

CDLDI3: 6/5-6/16, MO-FR 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, 600 ($540)

JUNIOR INTENSIVES

Session I: Ballet

DANCE FACULTY, VISITING GUEST ARTIST

Includes ballet demonstration on the final day. Enroll by June 1.

CDYJB1: 6/5-6/9, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:45 AM, $160 ($146)

Session II: Ballet & Contemporary

CYNTHIA CREWS, DONNA JO HARKRIDER

Includes dance showing on the final day. Enroll by July 13.

CDYJB2: 7/17-7/21, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:45 AM, $160 ($146)

SCHOOL OF DANCE END OF YEAR SHOWCASE 2023

School of Dance 2023 End Of Year Showcase

MAY 19 | 7 PM

MAY 20 | 9:30 AM, 12 PM, 4:30 PM, 7:30 PM

Select youth and adult classes will perform in the annual End-of-Year Showcase May 19-20. Visit the School of Dance homepage for details in March 2023.

LAWRENCE

YOUTH

LITTLE MOVERS

The School of Dance’s Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and selfcontrol and encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in ageappropriate classes.

Preschool Dance I AGES 3 TO 4

KIRSTIN BENNETT

CDYL11: 6/5-7/24, MO; 4:30 PM-5:10 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75

Preschool Dance II AGES 4 TO 5

KIRSTIN BENNETT

CDYL21: 6/5-7/24, MO; 5:30 PM-6:10 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75

Kinder Ballet AGES 5 TO 6

HOPE DEYOUNG-DANIELS

CDYKB2: 6/6-7/25, TU; 5:00 PM-5:40 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75

YOUTH & ADULT TAP

These classes combine rhythm, musicality and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Level I, students remain in each level until they’ve mastered the required material to progress to the next level.

Tap Fundamentals I AGES 10 TO ADULT

DANCE FACULTY

Beginner

CDYT14: 6/8-7/27, TH; 5:00 PM-5:55 PM, $120 ($108) $90

Tap Fundamentals II AGES 10 TO ADULT

DANCE FACULTY

For those with prior tap dance experience.

CDYT24: 6/8-7/27, TH; 6:00 PM-6:55 PM, $120 ($108) $90

YOUTH BALLET

Beginning with Intro to Ballet, School of Dance students follow a sequential program where each level is designed to encourage greater awareness of musicality, coordination, increased flexibility and strength.

Intro to Ballet AGES 6 TO 7

HOPE DEYOUNG-DANIELS

CDYB12: 6/6-7/25, TU; 5:45 PM-6:25 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75

Ballet I AGES 7 TO 8

DANCE FACULTY

This level recommends one ballet class a week to build strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre.

CDYB13: 6/7-7/26, WE; 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, $120 ($108) $90

Ballet Fundamentals I AGES 8 TO 12

HOPE DEYOUNG-DANIELS

An introductory class for beginners.

This class is geared toward mature learners with at least one year of ballet training.

CDYBF2: 6/6-7/25, TU; 6:30 PM-7:40 PM, $115 ($103.50) $86.25

Ballet Fundamentals II AGES 8 TO 16

PAIGE COMPARATO

For current and returning dancers, equivalent to level II-IV. This class is geared toward mature learners with at least one year of ballet training.

CDYBF1: 6/5-7/24, MO; 5:00 PM-6:10 PM, $115 ($103.50) $86.25

Ballet II AGES 8 TO 10

CYNTHIA CREWS

This level recommends one ballet class a week to build strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre.

CDYB22: 6/6-7/25, TU; 5:00 PM-5:55 PM, $115 ($103.50) $86.25

Ballet III AGES 9 TO 11

CYNTHIA CREWS

This level recommends one ballet class a week to build strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre, Junior Lawrence Dance Intensive or a summer program.

CDYB32: 6/6-7/25, TU; 6:00 PM-7:10 PM, $115 ($103.50) $86.25

Ballet IVa-Va AGES 10 TO 18

CYNTHIA CREWS, DANCE FACULTY

One ballet class a week is required at this level. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre, Junior Lawrence Dance Intensive or a summer program. Ballet Va students who have been approved to train en pointe are permitted to wear their pointe shoes during the barre portion of class.

Session A:

CDYB4a1: 6/5-6/12, MO; 6:15 PM-7:40

Ballet Vb-VII AGES 11 TO 18

CYNTHIA CREWS, PAIGE COMPARATO

This is an intermediate-advanced class for dancers in Ballet Vb-VII or equivalent. Pointe shoes are optional for level VI-VII students. Students at this level are encouraged to attend the Senior Lawrence Dance Intensive.

Session A:

CDYB6a3: 6/7-6/14, WE; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $36 ($32.40) $27

CDYB6a4: 6/8-6/15, TH; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $36 ($32.40) $27

Session B:

CDYB6b3: 6/21-6/28, WE; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $36 ($32.40) $27

CDYB6b4: 6/22-6/29, TH; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $36 ($32.40) $27

Session C:

CDYB6c3: 7/5-7/26, WE; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $72 ($64.80) $54

CDYB6c4: 7/6-7/27, TH; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $72 ($64.80) $54

Contemporary Ballet Vb-VII AGES 11 TO 18

LIAT ROTH

This is an intermediate-advanced class for dancers in levels Ballet Vb-VII or equivalent. Pointe shoes are optional for level VI-VII students. Students at this level are encouraged to attend the Senior Lawrence Dance Intensive.

Session A:

CDYB6a1: 6/5-6/12, MO; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $36 ($32.40) $27

Session B:

CDYB6b1: 6/26-6/26, MO; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $18 ($16.20) $13.50

Session C:

CDYB6c1: 7/3-7/24, MO; 5:00 PM-6:25 PM, $72 ($64.80) $54

Beginner Pointe AGES 11 TO 18

CYNTHIA CREWS

Enrolling/attending Ballet IVa, IVb, Va, Vb before this pointe class is required. This class focuses on strengthening the body and using proper technique in preparation for the rigors of dancing en pointe.

DCYP1: 6/5-7/24, MO; 7:45 PM-8:15 PM, $70 ($63) $52.50

DCYP3: 6/7-7/26, WE; 6:30 PM-7:00 PM, $80 ($72) $60

HIP HOP

Based on the original principles of hip hop –love, peace, unity and having fun – these classes are filled with choreography and cover many movement styles.

Hip Hop I AGES 7 TO 10

CLAIRE BUSS

No previous experience is required.

CDYH12: 6/6-7/25, TU; 6:00 PM-6:55 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75

Hip Hop II-III AGES 9 TO 18

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON

Intermediate

CDYH23: 6/7-7/26, WE; 6:30 PM-7:25 PM, $120 ($108) $90

IRISH

These classes are upbeat and involve choreographed traditional and non-traditional dances. Beginner-level students will learn fundamental movements like the basic jig and reel steps, while intermediate-level students will incorporate more complicated patterns and preparations for hard shoes. All are welcome to join the Irish Dance program and enjoy this percussive dance form.

Irish Step Dance

AGES 7 TO 12

ANNIE STARK

No previous experience is required.

Irish Step Dance for Teens AGES 12 TO 18

ANNIE STARK

No previous experience is required.

$60 ($54) $45

JAZZ

The program features various styles of jazz, including classic, Broadway and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns and stylized choreography.

Jazz I AGES 7 TO 10

CLAIRE BUSS

Beginner

CDYJ12: 6/6-6/27, TU; 5:00 PM-5:55 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Jazz II AGES 9 TO 13

CLAIRE BUSS

Intermediate

CDYJ22: 7/11-7/25, TU; 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, $45 ($40.50) $33.75

Jazz for Adults & Teens AGES 13 TO ADULT

CLAIRE BUSS

Beginner/Intermediate

Session A:

CDAJa2: 6/6-6/27, TU; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Session B:

CDAJb2: 7/11-7/25, TU; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $45 ($40.50) $33.75

CONTEMPORARY/MODERN

Students will learn the fundamentals of modern dance and various other contemporary forms, such as floor work, Hamilton’s release technique and Afrocentric influences. These classes explore circular and grounded movements through contemporary and modern dance methods.

Beginner/Intermediate Modern AGES 11 TO ADULT

TRISTIAN GRIFFIN

CDYM3: 7/6-7/27, TH; 5:30 PM-6:25 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Intermediate/Advanced Modern AGES 11 TO ADULT

TRISTIAN GRIFFIN

Prior dance experience is required.

CDYAM3: 7/6-7/27, TH; 6:30 PM-7:25 PM, $60 ($54) $45

IMPROV & CHOREOGRAPHY COMPOSITION

Improv & Choreography Composition AGES 9 TO 18

LIAT ROTH

Discover the choreographer within you by exploring improvisation, compositional tools and new ways to move. Dancers will partake in improv exercises to awaken their creative minds before learning the tools and process of choreography to create their own dances. Students interested in presenting work at the Student Choreography Showcase are encouraged to take this class. See page 8 for details.

CDAC1: 6/5-7/24, MO; 6:30 PM-7:55 PM, $115 ($103.50) $86.25

ADULT DANCE (AGES 14 TO ADULT)

The adult dance program offers a variety of techniques for first-time dancers and those pursuing a lifelong interest in dance. Instructors specifically organize curricula to emphasize progress over perfection and experiencing the joy of dance.

Adult Ballet I

KIRSTIN BENNETT

Beginner

CDAB3: 6/7-7/26, WE; 7:00 PM-8:10 PM, $132 ($118.80) $99

Adult Ballet II-III

PAIGE COMPARATO

For those with prior ballet experience.

CDAB31: 6/5-7/24, MO; 6:15 PM-7:25 PM, $115 ($103.50) $86.25

CDAB34: 6/8-7/27, TH; 6:30 PM-7:40 PM, $132 ($118.80) $99

Adult Pointe

PAIGE COMPARATO

For those with prior ballet experience. Must also be enrolled in Adult Ballet II-III.

CDAP4: 6/8-7/27, TH; 7:45 PM-8:15 PM, $80 ($72) $60

Adult Variations

PAIGE COMPARATO

Must also be enrolled in Monday’s Adult Ballet II-III. In this class, students will learn famous and renowned ballet solos, duos, and trios that every dancer should know.

CDAP1: 6/5-7/24, MO; 7:30 PM-8:00 PM, $70 ($63) $52.50

Adult Chinese Dance

WANWAN CAI

Open to dancers of all backgrounds!

Come learn the fundamentals of the graceful, fluid and breath-based movements of Chinese Classical Dance.

CDAC3: 6/7-7/26, WE; 6:00 PM-6:55 PM, $120 ($108) $90

Afro-Caribbean Fitness

TRISTIAN GRIFFIN

Blending styles of traditional African dance, hiphop and contemporary, Tristian Griffin offers a dance class that will bring your body and heart pure joy. Get ready to move and groove to the latest pop tunes and throwback jams, building up a workout. This is a perfect dance class for young adults and adults of all levels.

CDAF3: 7/6-7/27, TH; 7:30 PM-8:25 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Afrodance

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON

Afrodance is a collection of dances originating from Sub-Saharan African countries. Dancers will learn a combination of traditional African, Afro-Carribbean and African hip-hop moves set to African pop and Reggaeton music. This high-energy class will get you moving!

CDAFD2: 6/6-6/27, TU; 7:15 PM-8:10 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Dance House

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON

A genre created in the 90’s clubs of Chicago, house dance is a street style that focuses on footwork and freestyle performed to the hi-hats of house music. The class is flowy and groovy, allowing for personal expression.

CDAH2: 7/11-7/25, TU; 7:15 PM-8:10 PM, $45 ($40.50) $33.75

Hip Hop for Adults

MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON

Come dance to some of your favorite throwback jams! This is a no-stress class where students will learn combinations and simply have a good time grooving.

CDAH3: 6/7-7/26, WE; 7:30 PM-8:25 PM, $120 ($108) $90

Holden QiGong

MICHELLE HEFFNER HAYES

No previous experience is required. Qigong (pronounced chee·guhng) is a 2,000-yearold movement, meditation and breathing practice that draws upon images from nature to enliven the body, calm the mind and elevate the spirit. Like tai chi, qigong includes flowing movements and, like yoga, it contains stretches, postures, breathing and meditation. This practice is for all ability levels and may be modified for injury, limited mobility or increased challenge.

CDAQ3: 7/5-7/26, WE; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Introduction to East Indian Classical Dance

PATRICK SUZEAU

No previous experience is required. Classical East Indian dance emphasizes the coordination of dynamic rhythmic foot patterns, eye movements and postural shifts with intricate hand gestures. We will learn these gestures, their significance and how they are integrated within choreography while embodying the techniques and choreography based on a 2000-year-old treatise, Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra.

CDAD3: 6/7-6/28, WE; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Irish Step Dance For Adults

ANNIE STARK

No previous experience is required. These upbeat classes will involve choreographed traditional and non-traditional dances. Beginner-level students will learn fundamental movements like the basic jig and reel steps, while intermediate-level students will incorporate more complicated patterns and preparations for hard shoes. All are welcome to join the Irish Dance program and enjoy this percussive dance form.

CDAR4: 6/8-6/29, TH; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Jazz for Adults & Teen: AGES 13 TO ADULT

CLAIRE BUSS

Beginner/Intermediate

The program features various styles of jazz, including classic, Broadway and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns and stylized choreography.

Session A:

CDAJa2: 6/6-6/27, TU; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $60 ($54) $45

Session B:

CDAJb2: 7/11-7/25, TU; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $45 ($40.50) $33.75

Pilates

ASHLEY SANDEFUR

Beginner/Intermediate

This class improves strength, flexibility and overall health. Mats are provided on a first-come, firstserved basis. Feel free to bring your own.

CDAP3: 6/21-7/26, WE; 1:30 PM-2:25 PM, $90 ($81) $67.50

Social Dance: Bridgerton Edition

JUSTIN HARBAUGH & CLAIRE BUSS

No previous experience is required. Learn social dances inspired by the hit Netflix TV show Bridgerton. Be transported to the 1800s and learn to move with grace and refinement, enhancing and improving your partner dance skills. All couples are welcome.

CDAS3: 6/8-6/29, TH; 7:00 PM-7:55 PM, $40 ($36) $30

INTERIM CLASSES

AGES 14 TO ADULT

Adult Ballet II (Interim)

PAIGE COMPARATO

For those with prior ballet experience.

CDABX4: 8/17-8/24, TH; 11:15 AM-12:25 PM, $33 ($29.7) $24.75

Adult Ballet III (Interim)

PAIGE COMPARATO

For those with prior ballet experience.

CDABX34: 8/17-8/24, TH; 9:30 AM-10:40 AM, $33 ($29.7) $24.75

Adult Ballet II-III (Interim)

PAIGE COMPARATO

For those with prior ballet experience.

CDABX2: 8/15-8/22, TU; 10:00 AM-11:10 AM, $33 ($29.7) $24.75

Adult Pointe (Interim)

PAIGE COMPARATO

Must be enrolled in the prior Adult Ballet class.

CDAPX2: 8/15-8/22, TU; 11:15 AM-11:45 AM, $20 ($18) $15

CDAPX4: 8/17-8/24, TH; 10:40 AM-11:10 AM, $20 ($18) $15

ART IS FOR EVERYONE

ENROLL NOW

Linda Reimond Arts-Based Preschool

FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR!

Linda Reimond Arts-Based Preschool offers a creative, developmentally appropriate approach to early childhood education. The curriculum’s foundation is child-centered experiences – indoor/outdoor arts, play and discovery. The program’s thoughtful early educational environment nurtures creative thinking, problem-solving, imagination, confidence, cultural awareness and social/emotional skills that last a lifetime.

For children ages 3-5 years. Children must be fully and independently toilet-trained.

Kelly Galloway Kindergarten

Kelly Galloway Kindergarten specializes in preparing young students to develop innovation skills. The creative arts- and play-based curriculum sets the foundation for a lifetime love of learning. Unique learning centers are custom-designed daily to engage young children and offer creative, hands-on ways of learning academic skills.

We learn and explore core concepts through interactive experiences in a rich cultural environment. Each academic center meets your child where they are. Our low student-to-teacher ratio and small group centers allow us to meet children’s individual learning needs and styles in and out of the classroom.

Children five years old before Aug. 31 are eligible to enroll.

For more information, contact Andria Devlin, Director of Early Childhood Education, at 785.843.2787 ext. 125 or andria@lawrenceartscenter.org.

ARTS-BASED CLASSES

Coloring Outside the Lines AGES 2 TO 3

LINDA REIMOND

Must be two by the first day of class. This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt and PLAY in a safe, hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy. Play clothes are a must!

CEC1: 6/2-6/23, FR; 9:15 AM-10:15 AM, $80 ($72)

CEC2: 6/2-6/23, FR; 10:45 AM-11:45 AM, $80 ($72)

CEC3: 6/30-7/21, FR; 9:15 AM-10:15 AM, $80 ($72)

CEC4: 6/30-7/21, FR; 10:45 AM-11:45 AM, $80 ($72)

Integrated Arts AGES 3 TO 6

EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY

Must be three by the first day of class and fully toilet trained. Integrated Arts is ideal for your child’s first class away from home or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Together, we will explore a variety of art and sensory experiences. Play clothes are a must!

CEI1: 6/2-6/23, FR; 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, $95 ($85.50)

CEI2: 6/30-7/21, FR; 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, $95 ($85.50)

Summer Preschool Fun AGES 3 TO 5

Join the Arts-Based preschool’s summer creative adventures through artsand play-based experiences in our outdoor and indoor classrooms. Children must be fully toilet trained and play clothes are a must. Snacks are provided. Join us for two or four days of preschool.

Jumpin’ June

EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY

CEP1: 6/5-6/28, MO;WE; 9:15 AM-11:45 AM, $155 ($139.50) No class on 6/19

CEP2: 6/5-6/28, MO;WE; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $155 ($139.50) No class on 6/19

CEP3: 6/6-6/29, TU;TH; 9:15 AM-11:45 AM, $165 ($148.50)

CEP4: 6/6-6/29, TU;TH; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $165 ($148.50)

Jazzy July

EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY

CEP5: 7/3-7/19, MO;WE; 9:15 AM-11:45 AM, $125 ($112.50)

CEP6: 7/3-7/19, MO;WE; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $125 ($112.50)

CEP7: 7/6-7/20, TU;TH; 9:15 AM-11:45 AM, $105 ($94.50) No Class on 7/4

CEP8: 7/6-7/20, TU;TH; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $105 ($94.50) No Class on 7/4

EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPS

WEEK 1, JUNE 5-8

Music in Nature AGES 4 TO 6

JORDAN MILLS

We’re taking music outside for this hands-on, immersive music class in nature. Every day will include songs and activities about plants, flowers and our beautiful outdoors. We will sing, learn, and every child will plant their own plant to take home at the end of camp!

CEM1: 6/5-6/8, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, $45 ($40.50)

Art! Water! Play! AGES 4 TO 6

REBECCA DUNN

This camp will keep you cool during the summer. We will explore water both inside and outside, create visual art and, of course, play!

CEK1: 6/5-6/8, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $95 ($85.50)

WEEK 2, JUNE 12-15

Silly Story Explorers AGES 2 TO 3

AMANDA PINTORE

This fun, play-based camp will take your two- to three-year-old and a caregiver on an imaginative adventure of daily exploring and creating using different story prompts. This class takes place at 10th & Mass Studios.

CEK3: 6/12-6/15, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-1:45 PM, $40 ($36)

Feel the Beat AGES 3 TO 6

JORDAN MILLS

Bongos, djembes, cajóns and more! In this music camp, kids will learn about different types of drums and percussion instruments. We will learn about beat, tempo and rhythm with a drum circle at the end of every class!

Ages 3 to 4:

CEM2: 6/12-6/15, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, $45 ($40.50)

Ages 5 to 6:

CEM3: 6/12-6/15, MO-TH; 2:15 PM-3:15 PM, $45 ($40.50)

The Breakfast Club AGES 4 TO 6

MEGAN HAY

Bring your appetite for this cooking camp full of your favorite breakfast foods. In addition to the art of cooking, we will create visual art and PLAY. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or intolerances.

CEK2: 6/12-6/15, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $95 ($85.50)

WEEK 3, JUNE 26-29

Clay-mazing AGES 4 TO 6 BECKY ROGERS

Join us as we learn and use basic clay techniques to create unique ceramic art. We will also create visual art and have a blast playing the summer day away!

CEK4: 6/26-6/29, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $95 ($85.50)

Cooking Around the World AGES 4 TO 6 RUDI MONSON

Take your taste buds around the world in this international kids’ cooking camp. We will learn about foods from other cultures and play and create visual art. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or intolerances.

CEK7: 6/26-6/29, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $95 ($85.50)

WEEK 4, JULY 10-13

Musical Engineers AGES 4 TO 6

JORDAN MILLS

How does a guitar string make noise? What makes a drum so loud? What exactly makes a bell jingle? In this camp, engineers will learn the ins and outs of musical instruments while constructing their own instruments out of recyclables and household materials.

CEM4: 7/10-7/13, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, $50 ($45)

Imagineering Adventures AGES 4 TO 6

BECKY ROGERS

This camp is for you if you enjoy creatively solving problems and creating unique solutions! We’ll dream big and let our imaginations take us on an adventure as we use science, technology, engineering, art and math in fun and exciting ways!

CEK5: 7/10-7/13, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $95 ($85.50)

WEEK 5, JULY 17-20

Sing, Play, Dance AGES 3 TO 6

JORDAN MILLS

This music camp has it all: instrument exploration, dancing, singing, creative movement and imaginative play. We will spend every minute moving and grooving!

Ages 3 to 4:

CEM5: 7/17-7/20, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, $45 ($40.50) Ages 5 to 6:

CEM6: 7/17-7/20, MO-TH; 2:15 PM-3:15 PM, $45 ($40.50)

Design

Dreamers

REBECCA DUNN

AGES 4 TO 6

Calling all budding architects and designers! Build a miniature playhouse out of cardboard and recycled materials, outfitted with mini furniture and mini food too! Take your creation home at the end of the week for hours of imaginary fun with your favorite figurine friends.

CEK6: 7/17-7/20, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, $95 ($85.50)

YOUTH VISUAL ARTS NO CLASSES ON JUNE 19 OR JULY 4.

YOUTH VISUAL ARTS CAMPS AGES 6-8 & 9-12

WEEK 1, MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 5-9

Bizarrely Beautiful Animals

KATIE ALLDRITT, BRYANN BURKE (AM), MAEVE HILGERS, MAKENZIE SCHAEFFER (PM)

Embrace the unusual and bizarre as we investigate the overlooked creatures of the animal kingdom. We’ll create artworks that celebrate the understated beauty of strange animals and creatures while learning what makes these animals unique.

CY68A1: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912A1: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY68P1: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P1: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4 PM, $150 ($135)

WEEK

WEEK 3, TUESDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 20-23

Rainbow Explosion

BAILEY KIVETT, SYDNI WILLIAM (AM), TRACI BUNKERS, MAKENZIE SCHAEFFER (PM)

Fill the world with color as we learn to mix paint, create beautiful patterns and express ourselves with kaleidoscope-like artworks. We’ll take inspiration from colorful artists as we make sculptures, paintings and prints full of color!

CY68A3: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $130 ($117)

CY912A3: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $130 ($117)

CY68P3: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4 PM, $130 ($117)

CY912P3: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4 PM, $130 ($117)

WEEK 2, MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 12-16

Mini City

ZOË VINCENT, WHITNEY JACOBS (AM), KATIE ALLDRITT, SYDNI WILLIAM (PM)

Design a small-scale cardboard building as you work with fellow artists to assemble a mini-metropolis. We’ll learn what buildings make a community special before building small structures using simple cardboard construction techniques. Finished designs will be arranged in the Main Lobby for family and friends to visit at the end of the week.

CY68A2: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912A2: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY68P2: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P2: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4 PM,$150 ($135)

WEEK 5, MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 3-7 (NO CLASS TUESDAY, JULY 4)

DAY CAMPS: UP-CYCLED ART!

New! Young artists can explore their creativity in single-day, all-day camps, July 3-7. Each day we’ll discover how reused and recycled materials can be transformed into stunning works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, prints and more. Campers should bring a sack lunch to join our supervised lunch bunch.

Up-Cycled! Found Canvases

MON: JULY 3 — KATIE ALLDRITT, LEAH TOWLE Transform a piece of scrap wood, cardboard or even an old milk jug into a found canvas as we learn to make unexpected paintings from reclaimed materials.

CY68M5: Ages 6-8, Day Camp; 9 AM-4 PM,$80 ($72)

CY912M5: Ages 9-12, Day Camp; 9 AM-4 PM,$80 ($72)

Up-Cycled! Mixed Media!

WEEK 4, MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 26-30

Special Camp: Fantasy & Fairy Tales

LEAH TOWLE, KATIE ALLDRITT (AM), TRACI BUNKERS, LEAH TOWLE (PM)

Create fantastical stories and fairy tales blending Performing and Visual Arts. Spark your imagination with theater game adventures while learning art-making techniques to create props, costumes and more. We’ll debut our creations with a story time performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

CY68A4: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912A4: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY68P4: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P4: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P4: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4 PM,$150 ($135)

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WED: JULY 5 — SYDNI WILLIAM, MAKENZIE SCHAEFFER Create mixed-media artworks with recycled materials! We’ll make stamps from discarded materials then, collage bits of paper to create artworks that combine printmaking, painting and sculpture elements.

CY68W5: Ages 6-8, Day Camp; 9 AM-4 PM, $80 ($72)

CY912W5: Ages 9-12, Day Camp; 9 AM-4 PM, $80 ($72)

Up-Cycled! Take it Outside

THURS: JULY 6 — BRYANN BURKE, ANDY SMITH Using rediscovered materials, we’ll create artwork for our yards, parks or sidewalks using natural materials or things you find in the trash.

CY68TH5: Ages 6-8, Day Camp; 9 AM-4 PM, $80 ($72)

CY912TH5: Ages 9-12, Day Camp; 9 AM-4 PM, $80 ($72)

Up-Cycled! Scrappy Sculptures

FRI: JULY 7 — BRYANN BURKE, LAC INSTRUCTOR Deconstruct and assemble found odds and ends. We’ll look to well-known sculptors for inspiration to investigate balance, texture and space to make three-dimensional artworks.

CY68F5: Ages 6-8, Day Camp; 9 AM-4 PM, $80 ($72)

CY912F5: Ages 9-12, Day Camp; 9 AM-4 PM, $80 ($72)

WEEK 6, MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 10-14

Box City: Bangkok

KIM BROOK, WHITNEY JACOBS (AM), KATIE ALLDRITT, SYDNI WILLIAM (PM)

Build the capital city of Thailand! Learn about Bangkok’s vibrant and historic architecture, annual celebrations, traditional art forms and famous street foods. Then we’ll build collaborative cardboard structures in small groups. Our kid-sized cityscape will be assembled in the Main Lobby for family and friends to tour at the end of the week. (These structures may be too large to take home!)

CY68A6: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912A6: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY68P6: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P6: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

WEEK 7, MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 17-21

Alternative Art

ANDY SMITH, MAKENZIE SCHAEFFER (AM), MAEVE HILGERS, BAILEY KIVETT (PM)

Make art for beyond the fridge and discover new possibilities for art-making! We’ll learn how artists use fashion, stickers, zines, tattoos, skateboards and more to take our art out of the gallery and into the real world.

CY68A7: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912A7: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY68P7: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P7: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

WEEK

8, MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 24-28

Special Camp: Swamp Things!

ANDY SMITH, LAC INSTRUCTOR (AM), LEAH TOWLE, LAC INSTRUCTOR (PM)

Learn about swamp ecosystems through blended Dance and Visual Arts instruction. Dance like egrets, frogs and gators then, make art inspired by Cypress trees, Spanish moss, colorful water lilies and swamp creatures. At the end of the week, we’ll debut our swampy dances and artworks to family and friends with a performance.

CY68A8: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912A8: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY68P8: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P8: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

WEEK 9, MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 31-AUGUST 4

Art Mart

BRYANN BURKE, KIM BROOK (AM), LEAH TOWLE, KIM BROOK (PM)

Create an art market! We will fill our booths with handmade stickers and prints, DIY home décor, create jewelry and fashion designs that will fly off the shelves. Each young artist will design a booth before inviting family and friends to spend LAC Art Bucks at our Art Mart!

CY68A9: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912A9: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY68P9: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P9: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM,$150 ($135)

ART IS FOR EVERYONE lawrenceartscenter VOLUNTEER

WEEK 10, MONDAY-FRIDAY, AUGUST 7-11

Anime-zing

KATIE ALLDRITT, ERIN MCCRANEY (AM), ANDY SMITH, KATIE ALLDRITT (PM)

Learn to create original characters and environments fit for anime storytelling. We’ll use artist’s pencils to learn proportions while sketching characters, then use pen and ink to add detail and practice controlling alcohol markers to create careful blends of dynamic color.

CY68A10: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912A10: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)

CY68P10: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

CY912P10: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1 PM-4 PM, $150 ($135)

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LEND A HAND IN THE STUDIOS!

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We need volunteers ages 14+ to assist youth visual arts classes and camps, working alongside Arts Center instructors to prepare materials, assist young artists and tidy the studios. Volunteer orientation will be Saturday, May 20 for new volunteers. To apply, visit: https://lawrenceartscenter.org/ joindonate/volunteer/

TEEN VISUAL ARTS

AGES 13 TO 18

Enroll in teen camps or workshops by May 21 for $10 off tuition.  No Classes on June 19 or July 4.

TEEN VISUAL ARTS CAMPS

Teen summer camps will introduce young artists to the Arts Center’s studios and classes through in-depth exploration of art mediums, techniques, projects and ideas. Teen camps are led by local artists, who provide insight into their own creative process through fun exercises and projects, exploring Downtown Lawrence and collaboration.

WEEK 1

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 5-9

Drawing Loose

MATTHEW LORD

Cut loose! Explore drawing through quick ideation, collaborative art-making, observational exercises and experimental mark-making. We’ll practice intuitive sketchbook drawings and use expressive lines on large paper. Students will use various drawing media while embracing spontaneity and letting go of perfection. No erasers necessary!

CYTJA1: MO-FR; June 5-9; 9:30 AM-12 PM,$155 ($139.50)

Studio Sampler

BAILEY KIVETT

This camp will sample various art mediums and give a glimpse into what’s possible for teen artists in the Arts Center’s studios. We’ll spend our week studio-hopping, exploring techniques in printmaking, ceramics and metalsmithing.

CYTJP1: MO-FR; June 5-9; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

WEEK 2

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 12-16

Metalworking

JULES SOTOMAYOR

This intro to metalworking will encourage students to transform sheet metal into jewelry and decorative objects. Learn the basic skills to transform raw materials by sawing, filing, sanding and soldering. Students will have the opportunity to create rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets or small sculptures.

CYTJA2: MO-FR; June 12-16; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Stencils & Mixed Media

NICK PERRY

Learn to create artworks with layers of imagery and meaning in this camp that will teach various mixed media techniques. Students will learn to make simple or complex stencils to use with spray paint overtop found pop-culture images on wooden supports.

CYTPA2: MO-FR; June 12-16; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Draw What You See!

WHITNEY JACOBS

Learn the fundamentals of observational drawing to accurately render proportion, perspective, mass and value. Students will explore various drawing media, including pencil, charcoal, pen and ink.

CYTJP2: MO-FR; June 12-16; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Darkroom Photography (A)

ANN DEAN

Learn the basics of 35mm photography, including composition and camera mechanics, film development and darkroom printing. Film, chemicals and paper provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own 35mm film camera or one can be provided by the Arts Center upon request.

CYTGP2: MO-FR; June 12-16; 1:30-4 PM, $160 ($144)

Throw on the Wheel (A)

CINDY KERSENBROCK

This camp will introduce students to the necessary skills to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.

CYTCP2: MO-FR; June 12-16; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

WEEK 3

TUESDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 20-23

Visual Poetry

BRYANN BURKE

Blend language and visual arts by exploring poetry through writing exercises and art-making methods. Students will create “blackout poems” and compositions using drawing, painting and printmaking techniques, resulting in mixed-media artworks full of words, lyrical shapes and patterns.

CYTPA3: TU-FR; June 20-23; 9:30 AM-12 PM,$136 ($122.40)

Bezel Set Stone Jewelry

BAILEY KIVETT

Create jewelry that showcases the beauty of natural stones. Students will select a stone to inspire their design, then learn to saw, file, sand and polish metal to create a one-ofa-kind piece of jewelry. Our finished jewelry will be ready to wear on a chain or cord.

CYTJP3: TU-FR; June 20-23; 1:30-4 PM, $136 ($122.40)

WEEK 4

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 26-30

Metals: Combined Materials

JULES SOTOMAYOR

Explore materials that can be used alongside metals. Combine natural and unconventional materials with sheet metal to create jewelry and other decorative objects. Learn valuable skills like sawing, filing and sanding to make projects incorporating wood, metal or found objects.

CYTJA4: MO-FR; June 26-30; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $160 ($144)

Teen Print Shop

ANNABELLE WITHINGTON

Get an introduction to the Arts Center’s printmaking studio and equipment! Students will learn to make multiples using the printing press to create monotypes and carved relief prints as well as trying their hands at screen printing. We’ll visit Wonder Fair to soak in their immense collection of prints for inspiration.

CYTPA4: MO-FR; June 26-30; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Cut-Paper Sculptures

ALICIA KELLY

Explore your sculptural side as we cut, bend, fold and weave paper to transform a flat plane into delightful 3D works of art. We’ll learn simple paper construction techniques to create paper pop-ups, standing sculptures and paper you can wear.

CYTPP4: MO-FR; June 26-30; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Clay Jewelry

MICHELLE ROGNE

Create fashionable clay adornments using hand-building techniques to create pendants, earrings, pins and bracelets. Students will also make a ceramic jewelry box, ring holder and earring tree to hold our ceramic treasures.

CYTCP4: MO-FR; June 26-30; 1:30-4:30 PM, $155 ($139.50)

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 3-7

(NO CLASS TUESDAY, JULY 4)

Metals: One-Day Rings!

JULES SOTOMAYOR

Create a simple ring while learning to cut, shape, file and polish your metal design.

CYTJAM5: MO; July 3; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Street Style Lettering

JULES SOTOMAYOR

Learn to create street-style lettering using drawing and painting skills in the studio. We’ll learn the history of graffiti writing and styles before designing tags or throw-ups to paint onto model train boxcars with brushes and markers.

CYTJPM5: MO; July 3; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Polymer Clay: All the Small Things

BRYANN BURKE

Shrink the world to pocket-sized as you learn to model colorful oven-bake polymer clay, making cute, whimsical or bizarre tiny sculptures. We’ll simplify objects to their basic shapes to roll, coil, twist and poke our clay into wearable jewelry or pocket charms.

CYTJAW5: WE; July 5; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Cyanotype: Printing with the Sun!

ANNABELLE WITHINGTON

Create prints with sunlight using a special cyanotype printmaking technique. We’ll start in the print studio to prepare paper and fabrics with a photosensitive solution before heading outside to make prints with the sun’s power.

CYTPAW5: WE; July 5; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Ceramics: Mug Making

MAEVE HILGERS

Use simple handbuilding techniques to quickly shape flat clay slabs into functional mugs with some character. We’ll also learn to pull and attach handles, create texture and brush on pattern designs with colorful clay slips.

CYTCPW5: WE; July 5; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Digital Arts: Photoshop Crash Course

YEKYOUNG KIM

This workshop will introduce the foundations of Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn to navigate the most-used tools like drawing, brush, line and applying layers to create an original digital illustration.

CYTDPW5: WE; July 5; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

TEEN ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Dip your toes into the studios with project-based workshops the week of July 4!

Water Media: Gouache

KATIE ALLDRITT

Gouache is an opaque watercolor media prized for its bright colors and flat finish, perfect for illustrators and designers. Join fellow teen artists as we become familiar with this unique painting media and build a color palette to take home.

CYTJATH5: TH; July 6; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Print: Carved Stamps

ANNABELLE WITHINGTON

Use specialized carving knives to create one-of-akind stamps using soft linoleum. Students will have the opportunity to print their carved designs to make stickers, iron-on patches and more.

CYTPATH5: TH; July 6; 9:30 AM-12 PM,$55 ($49.50)

Ceramics: Painted Plates

MAEVE HILGERS

Decorate a plate with your own design as we consider color, pattern and balance while learning to apply underglazes to make colorful compositions good enough to eat off.

CYTCPTH5: TH; July 7; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Digital Arts: Make a GIF!

ERIN MCCRANEY

Dip your toes into the basics of digital animation as we learn to use Photoshop tools to make short memes that move!

CYTDPTH5: TH; July 6; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Textiles: Needle Felting

KIM BROOK

Learn how to needle felt colorful shapes and forms! Using a technique known as dry-felting, we’ll create three-dimensional forms and then assemble what we produce into funky jewelry or small sculptures.

CYTJPTH5: TH; July 6; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Drawing: Hands & Feet

WHITNEY JACOBS

Stop drawing hot dog fingers and sausage toes and learn tips and tricks to accurately render anatomical appendages through exercises and studies using various drawing media.

CYTJAF5: FR; July 7; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Print: Chemigrams

SYDNI WILLIAM

Make art inside and out as we create playful, alternative photo process prints using sunlight, found objects and plants. We’ll focus on applying solutions and developing prints in unconventional ways.

CYTPAF5: FR; July 7; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Guerilla Collage

WHITNEY JACOBS

Use simple, found or reclaimed materials to create mixed-media collages inspired by the guerilla art movement that incorporates drawing, painting and printmaking techniques.

CYTPPF5: FR; July 7; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Drawing: Face Time

MATTHEW LORD

Practice portraiture basics to create drawings that look like the people you’re trying to draw. We will learn about facial proportions and how to render the planes of the face using various drawing tools.

CYTJPF5: FR; July 7; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

Digital Arts: Sketch to Screen

YEKYOUNG KIM

Learn to use Photoshop tools to take your sketchbook drawing into the digital world to easily refine your design, manipulate color or add layered effects.

CYTDPF5: FR; July 7; 1:30-4 PM, $55 ($49.50)

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 10-14

Dynamic Figure Drawing

MATTHEW LORD

Gain confidence in drawing the human body with a dynamic approach to drawing people. Students will spend time investigating human anatomy and skeletal structure using still-life objects, photo studies and a cosplaycostumed figure model to better render figurative proportions in pencils and charcoal.

CYTJA6: MO-FR; July 10-14; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $165 ($148.50)

Screen Printing: T-Shirts & Totes

ALICIA KELLY

Create your own t-shirts, totes and posters in this camp that will teach the foundations of screen printing. Students will experiment with hand-drawn stencils, color and design to create piles of prints and wearable works of art.

CYTPA6: MO-FR; July 10-14; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $160 ($144)

Digital Arts: Stickers & Things

YEKYOUNG KIM

Create digital designs, logos or characters to make art prints, stickers and a t-shirt. We’ll learn to use Photoshop to create original designs and bring them into the real world via stickers and prints. We’ll visit ACME at the end of the week to print our designs on t-shirts.

CYTDA6: MO-FR; July 10-14; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $160 ($144)

Mini-Masterpieces

WHITNEY JACOBS

Shrink the great works of the masters down to the size of a matchbook or spoon! We’ll learn to carefully control our brush to paint on tiny canvases and found objects, making small-scale artworks that pack a punch.

CYTJP6: MO-FR; July 10-14; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Handbuilt Ceramics

TRACI BUNKERS

Learn the skills to create hand built sculptures and functional objects with clay. We’ll roll out slabs, pinch, coil, shape and texture clay to make pots for plants, dishes, whimsical sculptures and more.

CYTCP6: MO-FR; July 10-14; 1:30-4:30 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Boho Bedroom

KIM BROOK

Learn do-it-yourself projects with high impact, like macramé wall hangings, dyed tapestries, stylish planters and more. Use your creations for a cozy space inspired by Bohemian style that is all your own.

CYTPP6: MO-FR; July 10-14; 1:30-4:30 PM, $155 ($139.50)

WEEK 7

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 12-21

Printing Outside the Box

ANNABELLE WITHINGTON

Experiment with alternative techniques to push the possibilities of printmaking. We’ll get loose with painterly monotype techniques, head outside to print from found surfaces and textures, and harness the sun’s rays with cyanotype printing on paper and fabrics.

CYTPA7: MO-FR; July 17-21; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Digital Arts: Cartoons & Comics

ERIN MCCRANEY

Create original cartoon characters to make digital comic strips or graphic narratives. Spend time developing unique characters and learn to use Photoshop and other software to bring them to life with sequential gags or dramatic panel stories.

CYTDA7: MO-FR; July 17-21; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Acrylic Painting Basics

KATIE ALLDRITT

Learn the basics of acrylic painting while creating a finished canvas painting. Students will learn to lay out a composition, mix colors and experiment with paint application.

CYTJP7: MO-FR; July 17-21; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Digital Photography: Shooting from the Hip

ANN DEAN

Make the most of your phone or camera and shoot from the hip! We’ll learn to document the beauty of everyday subjects like pets, loved ones, fashionable outfits, sunsets or even your daily coffee. Students are encouraged to bring their own digital camera. A limited number of loaner cameras are available by request.

CYTDP7: MO-FR; July 17-21; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Throw on the Wheel (B)

CINDY KERSENBROCK

This camp will introduce students to the necessary skills to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.

CYTCP7: MO-FR; July 17-21; 1:30-4:30 PM, $155 ($139.50)

WEEK 8

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 24-28

Watercolor Painting

KATIE ALLDRITT

Dive into the hypnotizing world of watercolor to learn the fundamentals of color mixing, practice brush strokes and explore special effects. Students of all skill levels will work to create finished artwork and set up their own watercolor palette to take home at the end of the week.

CYTJA8: MO-FR; July 24-28; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Digital Arts: Animation Basics

ERIN MCCRANEY

Bring your drawings to life and learn the fundamentals of digital animation in Photoshop. We’ll spend time sketching character designs, storyboarding and learning about traditional animation.

CYTDA8: MO-FR; July 24-28; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Photo + Print

SYDNI WILLIAM

Spend time outdoors and in the darkroom exploring alternative photographic processes. We’ll take photos, collect found materials and make do-it-yourself negatives to create prints using Kallitype, Anthotype, Van Dyke Brown and more.

CYTPP8: MO-FR; July 24-28; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Soft Sewn Sculptures

TRACI BUNKERS

Stitch and sew soft sculptures that combine machine sewing with hand stitching to make playful three-dimensional forms. We’ll practice sewing simple forms and experiment with upcycling stuffed animals in a Frankenstein style to create wild new creatures.

CYTJP8: MO-FR; July 24-28; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 31- AUGUST 4

Creative Writing: Style Trial

JENEA HAVENER

Stretch your creative writing muscles in this multi-genre class! We’ll explore poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction for writers of all ages. Each day will start at 10th and Mass Studios before visiting the Raven Book Store for writing journals or grabbing a treat at Sunflower Outdoor and Bike for writing time.

CYTSAP9: MO-FR; July 31-August 4; 9:30

AM-12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

For the Love of Leaves

KATIE ALLDRITT

Let your love of all things leafy grow by taking inspiration from our potted pals to create artful terrariums, colorful paintings and more.

CYTJA9: MO-FR; July 31-August 4; 9:30 AM12 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Fashion Photography & Styling

ERIKA KJORLIE GEERY

Express your unique style as we create fashionable looks and capture them with digital photography. We’ll build and model outfits using vintage and costume clothing while learning to take striking photos using ambient street lighting and carefully composed studio lighting.

CYTPA9: MO-FR; July 31-August 4; 9:30 AM12 PM, $160 ($144)

Clay Surfaces

MAEVE HILGERS

Take a deep dive into ceramic surface design as we learn different ways to bring color and style to handbuilt ceramic forms. We’ll learn to easily transfer designs from our sketchbook onto clay, create carved and impressed textures, and add color and pattern with slips and underglaze.

CYTCP9: MO-FR; July 31-August 4; 1:30-4:30 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Graphic Novels

ERIKA KJORLIE GEERY

Learn to tell visual stories with original characters or fan fiction. We’ll spend time sketching storyboards and designing characters, then work to produce a colorful panel page using alcohol markers, pen and ink.

CYTJP9: MO-FR; July 31-August 4; 1:30-4 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Darkroom Photography (B)

ANN DEAN

Learn the basics of 35mm photography, including composition and camera mechanics, film development and darkroom printing. Film, chemicals and paper provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own 35mm film camera or one can be provided by the Arts Center upon request.

CYTGP9: MO-FR; July 31-August 4; 1:30-4 PM, $160 ($144)

WEEK 10

MONDAY-FRIDAY, AUGUST 7-11

Throw on the Wheel (C)

MICHELLE ROGNE

This camp will introduce students to the necessary skills to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.

CYTCA10: MO-FR; August 7-11; 9:30 AM12:30 PM, $155 ($139.50)

Throw on the Wheel (D)

MICHELLE ROGNE

This camp will introduce students to the necessary skills to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.

CYTCP10: MO-FR; August 7-11; 1:30-4:30 PM, $155 ($139.50)

HANG12’s In the Rearview Mirror at Art Tougeau

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 4-7:30 PM

Join the HANG12 crew for a block party kick-off to Lawrence’s annual Art Tougeau parade. Join us for family-friendly community art-making and interactive art experiences before Saturday’s big parade. After the block party, we’ll move to Replay Lounge for all-ages musical performances sponsored by Art Tougeau.

HANG12 is Hiring!

AGES 14-18

ALICIA KELLY, ANDY SMITH

HANG12 is the Arts Center’s teen curatorial collective that curates art exhibitions and community events to showcase art from young and under-represented artists. HANG12 also designs, creates and sells merchandise to fund future projects. Learn how to apply at www.hang12.org. Follow HANG12 on Instagram (@hang12lawrence) for the latest updates. Questions? Contact Andy Smith at andrew@lawrenceartscenter.org.

ART IS FOR EVERYONE

WORKSHOPS

Jump Start Your Creative Writing

JENEA HAVENER

Calling all writers! Love to write but feel stuck? Together we will use writing prompts and creative activities to generate new ideas and, more importantly, renew your creative energy.

CAW16: 6/3, SA; 9 AM-12 PM, $50 ($45)

Needle Felted Creatures

JERRY DOWDLE

Students will learn to needle felt or expand their needle felting skills while creating abstract sculptural creatures. These can be worn as a pin or brooch or to embellish other items like key chains.

CAF16: 6/10, SA; 12 PM-3 PM, $70 ($63)

CMYK Monotype

TIANA HONDA

This workshop will explore printmaking through a subtractive monotype process. Students will use the CMYK color model to create a full-color impression.

CAT26: 6/17, SA; 1 PM-5 PM, $70 ($63)

Zines Workshop

STEPHANIE ALANIZ

This class will explore zine vocab, aesthetics and techniques including variations of zine bindings as well as pochoir, frottage, and eraser stamps!

CAT36: 6/24, SA; 1 PM-4 PM, $60 ($54)

Alternative Sun Printed Photography

SYDNI WILLIAM

Learn how to create experimental, alternative process prints using sunlight, found objects and plants! We’ll make and alter lumen prints, phytograms and cyanotypes indoors and out during this two-day workshop.

CAH46: 7/8-7/9, SA;SU; 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, $80 ($72)

Pearl Knotted Necklaces

ALLISON ICE

Students will leave this pearl-knotting and bead-stringing workshop with a finished necklace. Choose from 3D-printed beads and vintage costume pearls, or bring your own materials. Open to all skill levels.

CAJ56: 7/15, SA; 1 PM-5 PM, $80 ($72)

Modified Prong Setting

ALLISON ICE

Create modified prong settings in sterling silver for irregularly shaped gemstones, fossils, or found objects. Students can bring their own treasures for these settings or purchase gemstones in class. Previous metalsmithing experience encouraged.

CAJ76: 7/22, SA; 1 PM-5 PM, $80 ($72)

Naturally Dye Wool & Silk Fibers

LIZ BONNY

Learn how to prepare wool and silk for dyeing, then color them with plants found in nature. We will use three different locally grown dyes.

CAF86: 7/29-7/30, SA-SU; 1 PM-5 PM, $80 ($72)

Enameling Workshop

EMILY MARKOULATOS

Learn the basics of enameling on copper to add color, patterns or imagery to your metalwork. Previous metalsmithing experience is helpful but optional.

CAJ58: 7/31-8/4, MO-FR; 5 PM-7 PM, $150 ($135)

Hand Broom-Making Workshop

AMANDA LEE LAZORCHACK

Join us for an intro to broom-making! Together, we will learn to bind traditional hand brooms as well as chat about their history and the significance of our tools.

CAX96: 8/5-8/6, SA-SU; 1 PM-4 PM, $110 ($99)

Hand Carved Spoons

THOMAS HUANG

Enjoy the serenity of handwork while crafting wooden spoons and cookware with small basic hand tools. No previous wood-working skills are required.

CAX59: 8/7-8/11, MO-FR; 5:30 PM-8 PM, $170 ($153)

The Greek Pottery Throwdown

KYLA STRID

This week-long intensive ceramics workshop will focus on Bronze Age Greek pottery. We will study these historical forms and use them as inspiration to create our own pots. Previous clay experience is strongly encouraged.

CAC15: 8/14-8/18, MO-FR; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $160 ($144)

CERAMICS

First Time Potter

JOSH GOERING, TOMMY LOMELI, MICHELLE ROGNE, SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK

Learn the basics of wedging, centering, wheel throwing, trimming and glazing while making functional objects like cylinders, mugs, bowls and plates.

Tommy: CAC11: 6/5-8/7, MO; 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, $220 ($198)

Michelle: CAC12: 6/6-7/25, TU; 10 AM-12 PM, $210 ($189)

Michelle: CAC13: 6/7-8/9, WE; 5 PM-7 PM, $240 ($216)

Josh: CAC14: 6/8-7/27, TH; 10 AM-12 PM, $210 ($189)

Shantel: CAC16: 6/10-8/12, SA; 10 AM-12 PM, $240 ($216)

Beginning Handbuilding

GRACE TUTHILL

Students will learn basic building techniques through pinch pots, coiling and slab construction and then transition into more advanced forming and surface decoration techniques.

CAC23: 6/7-8/9, WE; 7 PM-9 PM, $240 ($216)

Functional Slab Building

TWIGGY BODEN

This class will concentrate on the slab to create multiple functional forms, including spoons, bowls and cups. Forms will be decorated using water etching, stencils and much more!

CAC31: 6/5-8/7, MO; 5 PM-7 PM, $220 ($198)

Ceramic Game Studies

GRACE TUTHILL

Create a ceramic game board like chess, checkers, mancala or tic-tac-toe. Students will use various hand-building methods to create the board and individual pieces.

CAC22: 6/6-6/27, TU; 7 PM-9 PM, $120 ($108)

DRAWING

Found Figures

TWIGGY BODEN

Reimagine found ceramic objects using traditional and experimental practices. We will discuss how to find, identify and replicate ceramic objects using molds and how to explore sculptural surfaces with engobes, slips and glazes. All levels are welcome.

CAC35: 6/9-7/28, FR; 10 AM-12 PM, $210 ($189)

Ceramics Revolution

HOLLIE RICE

Fresh, new and alternative approaches to working with clay are explored in this experimental class. All levels are welcome!

CAC34: 6/8-7/27, TH; 6 PM-9 PM, $250 ($225)

Hollow Forms

SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK

Learn to handbuild and wheel-throw hollow forms, using trapped air to alter those forms. We will explore ornaments, lidded forms, compound forms (multi-part or stackable), double-walled vessels and more.

CAC36: 6/10-8/12, SA; 1 PM-3 PM, $240 ($216)

Ceramics Open Studio

SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK

Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently. Participants must provide their own clay, and classes have studio right-of-way. Instructor permission is required.

CAC57: 6/5-8/12, ALL; 9 AM-9 PM, $250 ($225)

Beginning Drawing

MATTHEW LORD

This class invites students of all levels to train their eyes and hands together. Observe and translate real objects into a two-dimensional drawing, render light and shadow, and delve into basic color theory.

CAD12: 6/6-8/1, TU; 5:30 PM-7 PM, $170 ($153)

Drawing: Instructor Remix

MATTHEW LORD, KENT SMITH, BLANCA HERRADA, JESS BELANGEE-ENGLERT

This class is a survey of drawing and painting taught by four instructors. Each instructor will lead a two-week section in their areas of expertise. If you want different points of view or just love to draw and paint, this class is for you. All levels are welcome!

CAD23: 6/7-7/26, WE; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $220 ($198)

Drawing Loose

MATTHEW LORD

This class will introduce students to various individual and group drawing activities that emphasize looseness, embrace spontaneous markmaking, explore media and let go of perfection.

CAD22: 6/6-8/1, TU; 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, $190 ($171)

Drawing Lawrence: Feathers & Fur

KENT SMITH

What has beaks, talons and scales all over? Lawrence, of course! Merge feral and fine art in this sketchbook safari, traveling to a new location and drawing new creatures weekly. This class will focus on observational drawing, anatomy, value and texture, gestural mark-making and composition.

CAD15: 6/9-7/28, FR; 9 AM-11 AM, $220 ($198)

Life Drawing & Anatomy for the Artist AGES 18+

JEFF RIDGWAY

Students will learn to draw the human figure, working from a live model and using various drawing media. No photographic devices allowed.

CAD24: 6/8-8/10, TH; 7 PM-9:30 PM, $270 ($243)

Open Model AGES 18+

JEFF RIDGWAY

This class provides an opportunity for skilled artists to draw a model each week using their choice of media. The models will make quick gestures at the beginning of each session and then an extended pose for the group. This class is not for beginners; enrollees must provide their own art supplies. Photographic devices are not allowed.

CAD27: 6/4-8/6, SU; 1 PM-3 PM, $230 ($207)

PAINTING

Intro to Oil Painting

JESS BELANGEE-ENGLERT

Translate what you see onto a canvas! This introductory course will emphasize the development of observing forms, shapes and values while teaching basic painting techniques and skills.

CAP21: 6/5-7/31, MO; 7 PM-9 PM, $210 ($189)

Petite Compositions

BLANCA HERRADA

Learn how to create paintings on unconventionally small surfaces using a variety of mediums. We will also explore drawing, mixed media and collaging. Some painting and drawing experience is helpful but not required.

CAP14: 6/8-6/29, TH; 5 PM-6:30 PM, $110 ($99)

Plein Air Oil Painting

JESS BELANGEE-ENGLERT

Painting from observation, students will begin to interpret the outdoors using oil paint. Learn to render a landscape focusing on light, shadow, value and color. We will meet at a different location each week and study new details.

CAP16: 6/10-7/1, SA; 9 AM-11 AM, $130 ($117)

Painting Open Studio with Water Media

JESS BELANGEE-ENGLERT

This open studio is for self-directed students and artists of all skill levels working with water-based media. There will be lively discussions, individual guidance and demonstrations.

CAP26: 7/8-8/12, SA; 10 AM-12 PM, $160 ($144)

METALS, FIBER ARTS, & GLASS

Beginning Metalsmithing

LAURA ROLLINS

This course will introduce basic metalsmithing skills like sawing, filing, soldering and setting a stone.

CAJ14: 6/8-7/27, TH; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $210 ($189)

Earrings

RACHAEL SUDLOW

Explore the world of fabrication to create a variety of silver earrings. We’ll use advanced techniques to create a range of uniquely styled earrings. Some jewelry experience is suggested.

CAJ13: 6/7-7/26, WE; 5 PM-7 PM, $230 ($207)

Hydraulic Press Jewelry

RACHAEL SUDLOW

Use 20 tons of hydraulic force to squish and form metals into incredible jewelry pieces. Using antique & modern tools, we will create various earring, ring and bracelet designs. Open to all levels.

CAJ23: 6/7-7/26, WE; 7 PM-9 PM, $230 ($207)

Spin a Rainbow

LIZ BONNY

Dye wool fleece with acid dyes to create a spectrum of colors. Learn how to prepare the dyed wool for spinning using three fiber prep tools, then spin and ply the yarn on drop spindles.

CAF11: 6/5-7/3, MO; 6 PM-8 PM, $120 ($108)

Colorful Tapestry Weaving

LIZ BONNY

Play with color interaction, gradation and shape as you design and weave a landscape tapestry.

CAF21: 7/10-7/24, MO; 6 PM-8 PM, $110 ($99)

Fancy Pants: Design & Sew

TWIGGY BODEN

Bring your favorite pair of pants and learn how to use them to make your own pattern. Then design and sew a new pair of custom pants. Some sewing skills are helpful but optional.

CAF12: 6/6-7/25, TU; 6 PM-8 PM, $180 ($162)

Stained Glass

DOROTHY HOYT-REED

Explore fundamental stained glass techniques while creating unique pieces in one of the most precious and revered mediums in the decorative arts. No class on July 15.

CAX16: 6/17-8/12, SA; 10 AM-12 PM, $210 ($189)

Making a Stained Glass Moravian Star

DOROTHY HOYT-REED

Students in this workshop will create a 3D stained glass star by cutting the glass, putting on copper foil and soldering it.

CAX26: 6/17-7/8, SA; 1 PM-2:30 PM, $140 ($126)

PHOTOGRAPHY

Intro to Digital Photography [virtual]

ANN DEAN

Learn from the comfort of your home and develop your photographic technique in this virtual beginning class for DSLR users. We will explore basic camera functions, the lens, light, composition and exposure as you become more comfortable with your camera and learn to take better pictures.

CAH11: 6/5-7/31, MO; 6 PM-8 PM, $220 ($198)

iPhonography [virtual]

ANN DEAN

This immersive four-week online class will explore your iPhone camera’s many features and technical tools. We will also cover the basic photographic principles of light and composition. Learn to understand this creative tool so you can capture better images.

CAH24: 7/6-7/27, TH; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $120 ($108)

PRINTMAKING & PAPER ARTS

Intro to Intaglio

TIANA HONDA

This course will introduce students to basic intaglio printmaking processes such as drypoint and basic line etching.

CAT21: 6/5-7/31, MO; 5 PM-7 PM, $210 ($189)

Letterpress

TIM O’BRIEN

If you like the written word and making images, this class allows you to combine the two. Learn how to design, set and print type to create stationery, business cards and broadsheets, or your own project. This class will also introduce linoleum carving and pressure printing techniques.

CAT11: 6/5-8/7, MO; 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, $220 ($198)

Screenprint Repeat Patterns

STEPHANIE ALANIZ

Learn how to screenprint onto paper to create continuous patterns. This can end up with huge installations of “wallpaper”-style pieces.

CAT24: 6/8-6/29, TH; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $130 ($117)

Cut! Tear! Fold! Wear!

Intro to Paper Sculpture

ALICIA KELLY

Experiment with pop-up book structures, cut/fold techniques and wearable art. In this workshop-style class with follow-along demos, students will leave each week with a finished product and a greater understanding of paper as a 3-dimensional medium.

CAT31: 7/10-7/31, MO; 5:30 PM-7 PM, $120 ($108)

Experimental Screenprinting

MATTHEW WILLIE GARCIA

This class will focus on experimental screen printing techniques such as monotype, reduction printing, glazing, digital/analog screen creation and more. We will be creating editions and non-edition prints. This course will cover the basics of preparing and printing screens, so prior knowledge is not required but will aid your experimentation.

CAT23: 6/7-7/26, WE; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $210 ($189)

Reductive Mokuhanga

MATTHEW WILLIE GARCIA

Reductive Mokuhanga is a twist on the traditional Japanese woodblock technique. Students will create vivid multilayered prints using a single block and the incredible kento registration. This is slightly more advanced than the traditional mokuhanga processes; however, beginners are welcome.

CAT32: 6/6-8/1, TU; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $220 ($198)

Blend Masters: Relief Printing

TARO TAKIZAWA

Participants will work on carving blocks and printing with colorful split fountains (blends of two or more colors) to create relief prints. Some prior relief printing experience would be helpful but optional.

CAT33: 6/7-7/26, WE; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $210 ($189)

Expect the Unexpected: Collaborative Printmaking

TARO TAKIZAWA

This course will focus on collaboration with your peers to create surprises in your prints that you will get working with others. Our two main collaborative projects include relief printing and monotype with stencils.

CAT34: 6/8-7/27, TH; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $210 ($189)

Printmaking Open Studio

MATTHEW WILLIE GARCIA

Open studio is for advanced students to work independently. Participants must provide their own inks and paper, and classes have studio right-ofway. Instructor permission is required.

CAT57: 6/5-8/12, ALL; 9 AM-9 PM, $250 ($225)

WRITING

Writing Monsters: Grotesque Short Fiction [virtual]

MELANIE PIERCE

Articulate the unspeakable in your short stories by channeling the strange, mysterious, and repulsive. Through readings and generative prompts, we’ll cultivate our bizarre ideas, and everyone will have the opportunity to workshop. Come for the readings about monsters and hauntings; stay for the examination of empathy and redemption.

CAW22: 6/6-8/1, TU; 6:30 PM-8 PM, $150 ($135)

Dr. Casey Rhoads and Dr. Becca Ferns