Youth Activities

Arts And Interests

BEGINNER KNITTING

WREC

Ages: 10+

Learn basic knitting skills and start some fun projects in this two-hour class. Yarn and needles will be provided for each student to keep so any unfinished projects may be completed at home. (Min 4/Max 20)

DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE

SA 10A MAY 20 MAY 14 1 DAY Delightful Dishcloths $40/50

SA 10A JUL 22 JUL 16 1 DAY Hearts and Coasters $40/50

Dancakes Pancake Art Class

WREC Ages: 8+

Learn to make fun, colorful and edible designs with the best pancake artists in the world. Artist or not, anyone can do this two-hour class! Are you ready to start your pancake art journey? (Min 20/Max 25)

SA 9A JUN 10 JUN 1 1 DAY $30/35

Basic Sewing Skills

WREC

Ages: 10+

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Bring your own working machine or use one of the instructor’s machines for this two-hour class. Learn how to select and read a pattern, sewing terminology, basic sewing know-how and make a project to take home! (Min 4/Max 20)

SA 10A MAY 6 APR 30 1 DAY Bookmarks and Coasters $40/50

SA 10A JUN 10 JUN 2 1 DAY Placemats and Baskets $40/50

Pottery

KIDS’ HANDBUILDING CLAY WORKSHOP

WREC Ages: 7-18

Come explore the limitless possibilities of clay! Students will learn to design and handbuild ceramic vessels and sculptures using various techniques such as slab construction, coiling and pinching in this 90-minute class. After pieces are bisque fired, students will choose from a variety of glazes to decorate their creations. (Min 5/Max 12)

DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH AGE PRICE

M-TH 8A JUN 12 JUN 1 4 DAYS Ages 7-12 $110/125*

M-TH 10A JUN 12 JUN 1 4 DAYS Ages 13-18 $110/125*

M-TH 8A JUN 26 JUN 12 4 DAYS Ages 7-12 $110/125*

M-TH 10A JUN 26 JUN 12 4 DAYS Ages 13-18 $110/125*

M-TH 8A JUL 17 JUL 3 4 DAYS Ages 7-12 $110/125*

M-TH 10A JUL 17 JUL 3 4 DAYS Ages 13-18 $110/125*

*Students will chose a fifth day to come back and glaze their items. Instructor will provide those dates at the start of the class.

Homeschool Intro To Clay

WREC Ages: 7+

In this six-week, one-and-a-half hour class we will explore all the processes of clay including pinch, coil, slab and wheel. Students will decorate their clay projects using textures, stamps and added on detail while learning about underglaze and glazes. The possibilities are endless! (Min 4/Max 8)

DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE

W 10A AUG 23 AUG 15 6 WKS $175/200

DROP-IN CHAT AND CRAFT

WREC

Ages: 10+

Bring your own project and supplies and meet other crafters in this drop-in session. You may work in any medium you can carry in. The facility may have basic supplies to borrow (scissors, pencils, etc.) but availability is not guaranteed. Sessions are hosted by Elizabeth Bell, a lifelong crafter experienced in yarn arts, sewing and painting. This $5* class will be offered the first and third Thursday of each month from 6-8P. No class on AUG 17. (Min 4/Max 16)

*Participants must also pay the daily admission fee or have an annual pass.

Volunteer

HELPING HANDS

Multiple Locations Ages: 10-16

Are you looking for a way to better the community you live in? This once-a-month, one-hour volunteer program will take place on the third Wednesday of each month, except November. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the destination. Projects are subject to change in order to accommodate current volunteer needs. (Min 5/Max 15)

Teen Talent

Ages: 18 and Under

Calling all teen singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, comedians and more! We are searching for a variety of local talent to perform at our events. Selected performers will take the stage for up to 30 minutes and share their talent, skill or ability with the community. All participants must complete an application and could be called upon to display their skills via an interview. Applications can be found online at www.wentzvillemo.gov/teentalent. Please call (636) 639-2085 or email Alyssa.Groeteke@wentzvillemo.gov for questions.

Events included are:

Wentzville Days

Deadline to apply is APR 14. Performances may be scheduled for any day/time during the festival: MAY 19-21.

Fall Festival

Deadline to apply is AUG 15. Performance will be scheduled for anytime during the festival on SEP 16.