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Summer Art Class Program

The Hays Arts Council is presenting a limited series of Summer Classes for young people in the visual, performing & literary arts. In keeping with COVID-19 precautions, our class sizes will be smaller than in previous years. We will be following safety practices of distancing during classes and have allowed more time for cleaning and sanitizing between classes. We ask that students be picked up within five minutes after class has ended - and, that students arrive no more than five minutes before their class begins.

Our 2020 visual, performing & literary arts instructors are . . . .

* Visual Art Classes – Crystal Hammerschmidt is a past instructor for the HAC & recently returned to FHSU Art & Design to pursue her graduate degree

* Theatre, Acting & Playwriting Classes – Catherine Trieschmann is an award-winning professional playwright whose work has been produced nationally

* Short Story Writing Class – Linda Hohman is a retired high school language arts & gifted program instructor. . . and a huge fan of the sci-fi & fantasy genre

individual class info follows - link to a printable class list and registration form

ART & IMAGINATION

ages 5 - 11

June 22 - 26

age 5 - 7 - 9:30 - 10:30am

age 8 - 11 - 11:00am - Noon

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St..

Students will learn about famous artists and images throughout history and enjoy exploring their own creative and wacky ideas. This class is an exciting journey into various materials and techniques including drawing, painting, collage and printmaking.

(max: 10 students per class) $27

PLAYWRITING & ACTING

UNDER THE PAVILION

ages 8 - 13

June 22 - 26 9:00 - 11:30am

Downtown Pavilion, 10th & Main

CLASS IS FULL

Create a play in one week with professional playwright Catherine Trieschmann. Students will work together to create a play on a topic of their choosing through improvisation, creative movement, and writing. . . then perform it on the last day of class!

(max: 12 students) $40

SCI-FI & FANTASY WRITING

incoming 5th – 8th graders

June 22 - 26 1:30 – 2:30pm

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St.

Inspired by the characters, themes, and structure styles of stories like The Hobbit, ET, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, students will develop their own heroes and short stories. Using their imaginations, the possibilities are endless as students create the challenges for their characters and determine their hero’s response to adversaries. A unique opportunity for the young science fiction and fantasy enthusiast! (max: 10 students) $20

MAGICAL MERMAIDS

ages 5-8

June 29, 30, July 1 9:30 - 10:30

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St.

Get ready to dive into a magical world of sea creatures, sea shells, mermaid jewelry and more. In this class we will make fun summer accessories for you to swim through your summer in mermaid style! (max: 10 students) $18

SUPERHERO STRONG

ages 5-8 $18

June 29, 30, July 1 11:30 - 12:30

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St.

In this class we will sketch, sculpt and paint creative and colorful costume accessories, headgear, shields & crests out of all kinds of materials. Just like your favorite comic book characters, firemen, police officers or even a character that you invent. We will bring them to life in this class!

(max: 10 students) $18

SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE PAVILION

incoming 5th– 8th graders

June 29 - July 3 9:00 - 11:30am

Downtown Pavilion, 10th & Main

A fun introduction to Shakespeare. Students will rehearse and perform Shakespearean comic scenes, tailored to their abilities. We'll also explore Shakespeare's verse through movement exercises and creative play. Taught by professional playwright Catherine Trieschmann. (max: 12 students) $40i

PATRIOTIC PRIDE

age 6-11

July 2 morning session is FULL

1:00 - 3:00pm SESSION ADDED!

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St.

Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with lots of red white & blue! Students will create patriot themed art projects using paint, wood, markers and more to get ready for the holiday weekend.

(max: 10 students) $13

PRINTMAKING MADNESS

ages 6-8 & 9-12

July 6 - 9

age 6 - 8 - 9:00 - 10:15am

age 9 - 12 - 10:45am - Noon

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St.

We will learn about monotypes, colographs, stamps, stencil prints and much more while using a LOT of different materials. These techniques will help you create interesting works of art in a new and fun way using interesting tools that will make an impression on everyone!

(max: 10 students per class) $27

DRAWING & PAINTING

ages 5-7 & 8-12

July 13 – 17

age 5 - 7 - 9:30 – 10:30am

age 8 - 12 - 11:00am – Noon

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St.

CLASS IS FULL

We will learn about famous artists throughout history and practice their techniques to create our own original artworks. Paper, canvas and other surfaces will be explored. Expect to learn a variety of skills using pencil, paint, pastels, markers and more!

max: 10 students per class) $2

SCULPTURE SKILLS

ages 5-7 & 8-11

July 20 – 24

age 8 - 11 - 9:30 – 10:30am

age 5 - 7 - 11:00am – Noon

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St.

CLASS IS FULL

Students will sketch out their designs before bringing them to life. Using wire, cardboard, soap, plaster and other found objects we will explore the history of sculpture with our hands! We will carve and build figures, animals and abstract objects throughout this class.

(max: 10 students per class) $27

ART & IMAGINATION

ages 5-11

July 27 - 31

age 8 - 11 - 9:30 - 10:30am

age 5 - 7 - 11:00am - Noon

HAC Annex, 1010 Main St.

(max: 10 students per class) $27

DOWNLOAD & PRINT CLASS LIST

& REGISTRATION FORM BELOW

Download the printable list of classes and registration form BELOW. Due to the smaller class sizes this year, we expect some of the classes to fill quickly, so if your young person is interested, don't delay!

You can mail your registration and payment by check - or you visit the Hays Arts Center or call us at (785-625-7522) to enroll and pay the class fees by card.

2020 SUMMER YOUTH ART CLASSES

Summer Art Class Program

printable class list and registration