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Art Classes for Adults
Ages 14 to Adult Enroll in any class with a red code by May 23rd for Summer session classes to get $10 off tuition! No classes July 4th & 5th.
CLASSES ARE IN PERSON UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED!
CERAMICS
1st Time Potter Jonathan Christensen Caballero, Kyla Strid, Shantel Wright
Learn the basics of wedging, centering, wheel throwing, and trimming and glazing while making objects like cylinders, mugs, bowls, and plates. Jonathan: CAC11: 6/7-8/9, MO; 5-7 PM, $210 ($189) Kyla: CAC13: 6/9-7/28, WE; 5:30-7:30 PM, $190 ($171) Shantel: CAC16: 6/12-8/14, SA; 10-12 PM, $220 ($198)
Thinking in Multiples
Ashlyn Pope
How do numbers of objects in close proximity change an experience for the audience? Join Ashlyn to explore the idea of multiples. We will explore ways of making from throwing to hand building with an emphasis on understanding the placement of objects. Previous experience with clay is recommended. CAC22: 6/8-7/27, TU; 5-7 PM, $190 ($171)
Fermentation Jars
Adam Meistrell
Let’s get regular! This course will focus on creating large covered jars for making and storing kimchi and other fermented foods. CAC24: 6/10-7/1, TH; 2-4:30 PM, $130 ($117)
Handbuilt Pots: Sweet & Savory Adam Meistrell
This course will focus on creating templates to make butter dishes, sugar jars, salt cellars and other pots for sweet and savory treats. CAC44: 7/8-7/29, TH; 2-4:30 PM, $130 ($117)
Mini Ceramics Revolution Hollie Rice
Fresh, new, and alternative approaches to working with clay are explored in this experimental class. All levels welcome! CAC14: 6/10-7/1, TH; 6-9 PM, $130 ($117)
Faces, Feet & Hands
Jonathan Christensen Caballero
This class will explore different handbuilding techniques to create expressive faces, feet, and hands in clay. Students will gain an anatomical understanding of each body part through demonstrations and discussions. All levels welcome! CAC34: 7/8-7/29, TH; 5-8 PM, $130 ($117)
Ceramics Materials Workshop Adam Meistrell
Learn about clay and glaze materials to have a better understanding of the alchemy behind ceramic processes. This class will include lectures, discussions, and materials testing to help students gain insight into the “magic” of ceramics. CAC25: 6/11-7/30, FR; 2:30-4:30 PM, $190 ($171)
Ceramics Open Studio Adam Meistrell
Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently. Participants must provide their own clay, and classes have studio right-ofway. Instructor permission is required. CAC57: 6/7-8/14, MO-SU; 9 AM-9 PM, $240 ($216)
VIRTUAL WITH A SUPPLY KIT Socially Engaged Pots
Ashlyn Pope
This class will explore ceramics that tackle social and political movements and events. Join Ashlyn in discussions around art and its political nature. We will make ceramics that are socially engaged and explore ways to communicate through aesthetic choices. CAC33: 6/9-7/28, WE; 5-6:30 PM, $170 ($153)
VIRTUAL WITH A SUPPLY KIT Handbuilding from Home Shantel Wright
Students will learn basic building techniques through pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction, and then transition into more advanced forming and surface decoration techniques. CAC26: 6/12-7/31, SA; 1:30-3 PM, $170 ($153)
DRAWING & PAINTING
Beginning Drawing
Jessica Belangee
This class invites students of all levels to begin learning how to train the eyes and hands together. Observe and translate real objects to a two-dimensional drawing, experience how to render light and shadow, and delve into basic color theory. CAD12: 6/8-7/27, TU; 5:30-7 PM, $150 ($135)
Life Drawing & Anatomy for the Artist
Must be 18 or older Jeff Ridgway
Students learn to draw the human figure working from a live model using a variety of drawing media. CAD24: 6/10-8/12, TH; 7-9:30 PM, $260 ($234)
Open Model
Jeff Ridgway
Must be 18 or older This class provides an opportunity for skilled artists to draw a model each week using their choice of media. The models will do quick gesture poses at the beginning of each session and then a longer pose for the group. This class is not for beginners. Enrollees must provide their own art supplies. Must be 18 to enroll. Photographic devices not allowed. CAD37: 6/6-8/15, SU; 1:30-3:30 PM, $220 ($198)
Intro to Oil Painting
Jessica Belangee
This introductory course will place emphasis on the development of seeing and painting together, teaching basic technique and skills. Create a foundation for painting and begin to harmonize color, form, and mark making together. Foster personal stylistic choices and learn about various painting mediums and techniques. CAP26: 6/12-8/14, SA; 9:30-11:30 AM, $220 ($198)
VIRTUAL WITH A SUPPLY KIT Drawing Lawrence: Feathers & Fur Kent Smith
This course focuses on sketching various birds, reptiles, and mammals. The instructor will work with students to develop skills in gesture, anatomy, value, texture, color, and composition. Following safety protocols, this class may try to meet in person some weeks at outdoor locations. CAD15: 6/11-7/30, FR; 9-11 AM, $190 ($171)
PRINTMAKING & PAPER ARTS
Beginning Printmaking Matthew Willie Garcia
This course will be an overview of traditional printmaking methods: monotype, etching, relief, and “litho.” This is an introductory print class that will focus on the basics of each printmaking technique. Students will explore ideas of the multiple, registration, and printing. CAT13: 6/9-7/28, WE; 5:30-7:30 PM, $190 ($171)
Experimental Screenprinting
Matthew Willie Garcia
Experimental Screen Printing will focus on experimental screen printing techniques such as monotype, reduction printing, glazing, digital/ analog screen creation, and much 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 you in your experimentation. CAT24: 6/10-7/29, TH; 5:30-7:30 PM, $190 ($171)
Letterpress Tim O’Brien
If you like the written word and making images, this class gives you a chance 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. CAT21: 6/7-8/9, MO; 7-9 PM, $210 ($189)
Printmaking Open Studio Matthew Willie Garcia
Open studio is for advanced students to work independently, using their own inks and paper. Scheduled classes have studio right-of-way. Instructor permission required. CAT57: 6/7-8/14, MO-SU; 9 AM-9 PM, $240 ($216)
VIRTUAL WITH A SUPPLY KIT Make it POP! Intro to Pop-Up Books
Alicia Kelly
Experimenting with pop-up book structures, simple folding techniques and movable mechanics, this class introduces students to the versatility of paper and how to create movement and motion with a two-dimensional material. Alongside demos, students will gain an understanding of simple pop-up structures, geometric folding designs, basic kirigami, and paper cutting traditions. Let’s get poppin’! CAX12: 6/8-6/29, TU; 6:30-8:30 PM, $120 ($108) VIRTUAL WITH A SUPPLY KIT Hand Lettering
Nicholas Stahl
From basic to bold, this class takes a beginner-friendly, step-by-step approach to progressing your lettering skills. During this course you will become familiar with multiple lettering styles including serif, sans serif, slab serif, and script. Then, learn to combine those styles through hierarchy, layout, and composition. CAX13: 6/9-7/28, WE; 7-9 PM, $190 ($171)
WORKSHOPS
Printing with Polyester Plates Tonja Torgerson
Lithography is a magical medium that allows a drawing to be reproduced in multiples and a variety of colors. This workshop will showcase the unique benefits of polyester plate lithography, an affordable form of printmaking that requires minimal processing and equipment. CAT26: 6/12-6/13, SA; 1-3 PM & SU; 1-5PM, $90 ($81)
Seen/Remembered, Drawn/Etched
Ruben Castillo
Using concepts of plein air drawing, memory, and chance procedures, this class will explore the process of etching to record marks into copper. We will create and print experimental impressions and combinations from life and imagination using both hard and soft ground etching techniques as well as drypoint. CAT22: 7/6-7/21, TU; 5:30-7:30 PM, $120 ($108)
Giant Pop-Ups: Pyramids, Boxes & Spirals
Alicia Kelly
Interlacing two paper-based processes, popup book techniques and papercutting, this workshop explores the physical limits of paper and cardboard from the 2D into the 3D form. Focusing on technique, mechanics, and creativity: students will gain a better understanding of both paper engineering and the ability to create larger scale works. DREAM BIG and MAKE BIG. CAX36: 7/17, SA; 12-4 PM, $60 ($54)
VIRTUAL CLASSES: These classes will be held online through Zoom. Students will receive links for the Zoom class in their welcome letters.
VIRTUAL CLASSES WITH KITS: These classes have a non-refundable $40 fee for materials included in the class. Students will receive an email when their kits are ready to pick up.
WRITING
VIRTUAL, NO SUPPLY KIT Defeating Writer’s Block
Alisha Davis
Writer’s block is not a dead end! Sometimes you just have to start digging sideways. Learn tricks and skills to help unlock creativity and get new perspectives on your old (and stuck) writing. CAW12: 7/6-8/10, TU; 5:30-7 PM, $90 ($81)
VIRTUAL, NO SUPPLY KIT Writing Monologues
Jackie Hedeman
In this course, we will explore monologue-writing as a form of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Students will have the chance to write for stage, audio, storytelling, and other formats. Everyone from beginning writers to experienced practitioners are welcome! CAW23: 6/9-7/14, WE; 7-8 PM, $80 ($72)
WOODWORKING WORKSHOP
Hand Carved Spoons
Thomas Huang
Enjoy the serenity of quiet, homebound or fireside handwork. Students will learn the basics of crafting wooden spoons and cookware with small basic hand tools. Delight your friends and family with handmade gifts. No previous woodworking skills required. CAX22: 6/8-6/29, TU; 5:30-7:30 PM, $100 ($90)
PHOTOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL, NO SUPPLY KIT Intro to Digital Photography Ann Dean
Develop your photographic technique and learn more about your camera in this beginning class for DSLR users. We will explore basic camera function, the lens, light, composition, and exposure as you learn to take better pictures. CAH11: 6/7-8/2, MO; 6-8 PM, $150 ($135)
VIRTUAL, NO SUPPLY KIT Black & White Photography Workshop
Ann Dean
Explore the dynamic beauty of black and white photography in this virtual workshop. We will work with composition, light, and contrast to create impactful images including landscapes, portraits, and abstracts. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. CAH24: 7/8-7/29, TH; 6-8 PM, $80 ($72)
Project Based Residencies:
This summer we are thrilled to welcome two artists to our printmaking studio for project based residencies. They will both be teaching workshops, working in the studio, and sharing their work with our community. We encourage you to check out their workshops and stay tuned to learn more about their projects and see the work they produce.
Tonja Torgerson // June 2021 Succumb Reflections on vulnerability, death, and the impermanence of the body. Torgerson uses prints, cut paper, and collage to create a fallen Garden of Eden in which life-size figures grapple with the recognition of their mortality. These works provide an intimate pause in which to consider the frailty of the body; allowing us to dwell on uncomfortable truths. Tonja Torgerson is an artist, printmaking and professor currenting working at Indiana University. Torgerson received her BFA from the University of Minnesota and an MFA in Printmaking at Syracuse University. Her artwork is regularly exhibited nationally and internationally; and is included in private and museum collections, including the Weisman Art Museum and the Minnesota Museum of American Art. Her work deals with illness, death, and the impermanent nature of the body. Ruben Castillo // July 2021 One Week from Spring One Week from Spring explores memory, records, observation, and narratives around what author Kathleen Stewart calls “ordinary affects” through the production of a new suite of intaglio prints and drawings. The imagery will circulate around softness and domestic intimacy to produce a space addressing collective desire and connection. Ruben Bryan Castillo is a visual artist and educator born in Dallas and currently working in Kansas City, MO. His work investigates themes of intimacy, queerness, place, and the body using a range of media including print, drawing, sculpture/installation, and video. He currently teaches printmaking and drawing at the Kansas City Art Institute and Johnson County Community College.
CLASSES ARE IN PERSON UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED!
Intro to Beading Jillian Youngbird Guthrie
This class will explore a wide range of beading techniques. Learn the foundations of creating your own beautiful beaded artworks! CAF24: 7/22-8/12, TH; 5-7 PM, $110 ($99)
Beginning Metalsmithing Allison Ice
This course will provide an introduction to basic metalsmithing skills like sawing, filing, soldering, and setting a stone. CAJ12: 7/6-8/10, TU; 5:30-7:30 PM, $140 ($126)
METALS, FIBERS & GLASS Stone Setting Jewelry Emily Markoulatos
This workshop will guide students through the stone-setting process from design to finish. Bezel set the stone of your choice by either bringing your own Cabochon stone or choose one from a selection provided. Basic metalsmithing experience recommended.” CAJ24: 6/10-7/1, TH; 5-7 PM, $120 ($108)
Beginning Stained Glass Shanna Wagner
Come and learn the basics of stained glass, including how to cut glass, pick out patterns, and solder your project together. No experience necessary. CAJ16: 7/10-8/14, SA; 9-11 AM, $150 ($135)
Zipper Bags: Dye, Sew, Zip Allison Sheldon
Students will acquire three new skills to add to their sewing arsenal while making their own custom zipper bags! You will be painting fabric with fiber reactive dyes, piecing your hand-dyed fabric using versatile quilting patterns, and transforming your fabric into a useful and one of a kind zipper bag! Sewing machine proficiency required. CAF36: 6/9-7/28, WE; 7-9 PM, $180 ($162)
School of Theatre & Music
SYT CREATIVE PLAY
Grades Pre-K to K, Price includes child and caregiver. Join us for a Summer Youth Theatre experience for our youngest performers and their caregivers!
IN PERSON SYT Creative Play Amanda Pintore Using their wildest imaginations, students will engage with each other and their families through play and dramatic exploration. This course occurs outdoors at South Park. Each child must be accompanied by a caregiver. CPLAYI: 6/1-6/4, TU-FR; 10-11 AM, $50 ($45) VIRTUAL SYT Creative Play
Amanda Pintore
Using their wildest imaginations, students will engage with each other and their families through play and dramatic exploration in a live, virtual setting. This course is best enjoyed by a child and caregiver working together. CPLAYII: 7/7-7/28, WE; 10-11 AM, $50 ($45)
ADULT IMPROV
Summer Session
Leah Towle
Must be 18 or older Ready for a spontaneous and hilarious challenge? Spend your summer with us and build your improv skills, learn new games, and meet new people. This course occurs outdoors at South Park. CAAZ001: 6/8-7/13, TU; 7:30-8:30 PM, $90 ($81)
SYT ROOKIE
Grades 1 to 4 NO AUDITIONS NECESSARY. Join us in our SYT Rookie Make-a-Play series with both in-person and virtual options! In these weeklong camps, students will focus on character building and developing their actor’s toolbox (body, voice, and imagination) to create an original adventure story. An outdoor sharing will occur on the last day of class.
IN PERSON Pet Planet
Leah Towle
This week takes us on an intergalactic journey to Pet Planet where fantastical creatures from all over the galaxy are waiting for us! CPET: 6/7-6/11, M-F; 9-11:30 AM, $120 ($108)
VIRTUAL Robots in Disguise
Leah Towle
This week takes us on a wild investigation to find robots hidden all around us and, just maybe, to transform into robots ourselves! CROBOTS: 6/14-6/18, M-F; 9-10:30 AM, $75 ($67.50)
IN PERSON Rainbow Bandits
Kayla Sandusky
This week takes us up, up into the skies in search of some rainbow mischief! CRAINBOW: 6/21-6/25, M-F; 9-11:30 AM, $120 ($108)
IN PERSON Mermaid Island
Leah Towle
This week takes us on a deep-sea escapade to find Mermaid Island and unlock its ocean magic! CMERMAID: 7/12-7/16, M-F; 9-11:30 AM, $120 ($108)
VIRTUAL Golden Capes Hero Club
Leah Towle
This week takes us on a mission to join the elusive Golden Capes Hero Club. Who knows what kind of training and challenges await! CHERO: 7/19-7/23, M-F; 9-10:30 AM, $75 ($67.50)
IN PERSON Magic Maps & Super Spies Kayla Sandusky
This week takes us on the hunt to discover magical maps, hidden clues, and super spy secrets! CSPIES: 7/26-7/30, M-F; 9-11:30 AM, $120 ($108) Join us for exciting hands-on experiences that explore the fundamentals of technical theatre through our SYT performances. Students will build props, paint, and learn sound, lights, and stage management. They will also run the performances as crew members.
Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. Samaria Fleig
Weekly classes and tech week: June 1-18, M-F, 9:30 AM (class begins at 9am during tech week). Required performances: June 20. Classes will be held on the Main Stage. Tech week and performances will occur at the outdoor stage at South Park. CTECHJUNEI: 6/1-6/18, M-F; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $180 ($162)
Create, Devise, LIVE!
Samaria Fleig
Weekly classes: June 21-25, 9:30AM-Noon. Required performances: June 26. Rain Date: June 27. Classes will be held on the Main Stage. Performances will occur at the outdoor stage at South Park. CTECHJUNEII: 7/26-7/30, M-F; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $75 ($67.50)
Little Shop of Horrors
Samaria Fleig
Weekly classes: July 6-16, M-F, 9:30AM-Noon. Tech week: July 19-23, M-F, 4:00-7:30PM. Required performances: July 24. Rain Date: July 25. Classes will be held on the Main Stage. Tech week and performances will occur at the outdoor stage at South Park. CTECHJULY: 7/6-7/23, M-F; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $180 ($162)
SYT COSTUMES Grades 5 to 12 Join us for exciting hands-on experiences that explore the art of costuming through our SYT performances. Students will learn the fundamentals of hand and machine sewing, alterations, costume design, and craft work. Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. Leah Towle
Students will also have the opportunity to see how a show runs from backstage with the option of working costume crew at the performances on June 20. CCOSTJUNE: 6/1-6/18, M-F; 1:30-4 PM, $180 ($162)
Little Shop of Horrors
Jamie Urban
Students will also have the opportunity to see how a show runs from backstage with the option of working costume crew at the performances on July 24. Rain Date: July 25. CCOSTJULY: 7/6-7/23, M-F; 1:30-4 PM, $180 ($162)
VIRTUAL SYT Tech: Sound Design
Ben Knight
Grades 5 to 12 Join us in our virtual SYT Tech series to explore the inner workings of sound design. Using a combination of live streaming and self-guided activities, students will learn sound terminology, investigate recording/editing techniques, and explore sound software. CTECHSOUND: 6/21-6/25, M-F; 10-11:30 AM, $75 ($67.50)
Summer Youth Theatre
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS May 1-9 IN-PERSON AUDITIONS May 2
Join us for Summer Youth Theatre in the Park! Taking place on our brand new stage at South Park, our rehearsal process and performances will occur outdoors, in masks, and socially distanced. In the event of inclement weather, rehearsals will transition temporarily to virtual.
SYT Novice/Junior
Grades 4 to 8
Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. Elizabeth Sullivan
Music, lyrics, and book by Lynn Ahrens and Bob Dourough. A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! Based on the 1970s cartoon, this fast-paced musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. The story follows Tom, a nervewracked school teacher who is worried about his first day of teaching. Rehearsals: 3 weeks, June 6-18, M-F, 9 AM-Noon. Performances: June 20 CSCHOOLHOUSE: 6/1-6/18, M-F; 9 AM-12 PM, $255 ($229.50)
SYT Senior
Grades 8 to 12
Create, Devise, LIVE!
Sadie Barbee
Student actors will work as an ensemble with the director to devise their own characters and build a unique storyline. This fast-paced, creativity-driven process will result in the premiere of an original, devised play at the end of one week. Rehearsals: 1 week, June 21-24, M-TH, 4-7PM. Tech Day: June 25, 9AM-Noon & 4-7PM. Performances: June 26, 10AM & 7PM. Rain Date: June 27 CSDEVISE: 6/21-6/25, M-F; 4-7 PM, $150 ($135)
Create, Devise, LIVE!
Leah Towle
Student actors will work as an ensemble with the director to devise their own characters and build a unique storyline. This fast-paced, creativity-driven process will result in the premiere of an original, devised play at the end of one week. Rehearsals: 1 week, July 26-29, M-TH, 9AM-Noon. Tech Day: July 30, 9AM-Noon & 4-7PM. Performances: July 31, 10AM & 7PM. Rain Date: Aug 1 CNJDEVISE: 7/26-7/30, M-F; 9 AM-12 PM, $150 ($135)
Little Shop of Horrors Amanda Pintore
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new species of plant, “Audrey II,” that has a taste for the unusual—blood! Seymour’s new carnivorous friend promises him fame and fortune, but will he see through it all and stop Audrey II’s plan for global domination? Rehearsals: 3 weeks, July 6-23, M-F, 4-7:30PM. Performances: July 24, 10AM & 7PM. Rain Date: July 25 CHORRORS: 7/6-7/23, M-F; 4-7:30 PM, $260 ($234) VIRTUAL
SYT Play Performance Camp
Grades 4 to 12
Virtually, Alice
Ric Averill
(Wandering a Wonderland)
NO AUDITIONS NECESSARY. Join us in bringing to life a brand new script in this two-week virtual performance camp! Students will work with Ric Averill, Artistic Director of Performing Arts Emeritus and award-winning playwright, to help develop a new script written for SYT. Students will focus on script development, character building, and ensemble creation. Rehearsals: 2 weeks, June 1-11, M-F 2-4PM. A virtual sharing will occur on the last day of class. CALICE: 6/1-6/11, M-F; 2-4 PM, $160 ($144)
SYT Internship Program
Grades 8 to Adult Elizabeth Sullivan
SYT’s Internship Program is open to high school and college students who want to explore a hands-on theatre work study experience. Each student will be assigned a role for a specific show and is required to attend weekly meetings over the course of eight weeks. We will be taking a total of eight to ten participants this summer. All positions will be paid by stipend or hourly, depending on experience. Our goal is to provide specialized job training and real work experience to make students more competitive in the professional world. To apply, email a resume and letter of interest to Elizabeth Sullivan at elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org by Sunday, May 2. 6/3-7/29, TH; 12:30-1:30 PM
