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There are lots and lots of art offerings for kids at the Art Station in the Fall-Winter term. The current class listings include classes from September 2008 through February 2009. Check the calendar below for classes that best suit your child. For more information about a specific class, including lesson plans, click on the name of the class.
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Fall 2008 - Winter 2009 Kids Art Classes Calendar
Fall 2008 - Winter 2009 Art Class Descriptions & Lesson Plans
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Fall 2008 - Winter 2009 Kids Art Classes Calendar
| January 2009 | ||||
| Class Name | Age | Date | Time | Instructor |
| Art Start | 2 - 3 | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | 10:15– 11 am | Chapman |
| Art Start | 2 - 3 | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | 9:15 – 10 am | Chapman |
| Art Scouts **CANCELLED** | 3 - 4 | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | 11:15 am – Noon | Chapman |
| Art Scouts | 3 - 4 | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | 9 – 9:45 am | Rustand |
| Art and More | 4 - 6 | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | 1 – 3:30 pm | Chapman |
| Alligators Have Lips | 4 - 6 | Jan 8 - Jan 29 | 1:30 - 3 pm | Rustand |
| Art and More | 4 - 6 | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | 10 am – 12:30 pm | Rustand |
| Clayzoo | 4 - 6 | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | 10 – 11:30 am | Harris |
| The Color of Magic **CANCELLED** | 6 - 8 | Jan 6 - Jan 27 | 4 - 5:30pm | Sbandati |
| It's Art Wednesday | 6 - 8 | Jan 7 - Jan 28 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | Rustand/ Sbandati |
| All Sports Clay |
6 - 8 | Jan 12 - Feb 9 | 4 – 5:30 pm | Kinder |
| Awesome Art Workshop for Kids | 6 - 8 | Jan 19 | 9 am – Noon | Rustand |
| Clay Wonders | 6 - 9 | Jan 20 - Feb 17 | 10 - 11:30 am | Matson |
| Fooling the Eye: Playing with Perspective | 8 - 11 | Jan 9 - Feb 27 | 1 - 2 pm | Bullwinkel |
| Multimedia Drawing | 8 - 11 | Jan 9 - Feb 27 | 2:15 - 3:30 pm | Bullwinkel |
| Awesome Art Workshop for Kids | 8 - 11 | Jan 19 | 1 - 4 pm | Rustand |
| Incredible Clay | 8 - 12 | Jan 20 - Feb 17 | 4 - 5:30 | Kissel |
| It's Art Wednesday | 9 - 12 | Jan 7 - Jan 28 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | Rustand/ Sbandati |
| Fooling the Eye: Playing with Perspective | 9 - 12 | Jan 15 - Feb 26 | 4 - 5:30 pm | Bullwinkel |
| Teen Clay | 12 - 17 | Jan 17 - Feb 21 | 4 - 6 pm | Kissel |
| February 2009 | ||||
| Class Name | Age | Date | Time | Instructor |
| Art Start | 2 - 3 | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | 10:15– 11 am | Chapman |
| Art Start | 2 - 3 | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | 9:15 – 10 am | Chapman |
| Art Scouts | 3 - 4 | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | 11:15 am – Noon | Chapman |
| Art Scouts | 3 - 4 | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | 9 – 9:45 am | Pickhardt |
| Art and More | 4 - 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | 1 – 3:30 pm | Chapman |
| Art Play | 4 - 6 | Feb 5 - Feb 26 | 1:30 - 3 pm | Pickhardt |
| Art and More | 4 - 6 | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | 10 am – 12:30 pm | Pickhardt |
| Art Safari | 6 - 8 | Feb 3 - Feb 24 | 4 - 5:30 pm | Sbandati |
| It's Art Wednesday | 6 - 8 | Feb 4 - Feb 25 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | Harris/ Sbandati |
| Awesome Art Workshop for Kids | 6 - 8 | Feb 16 | 9 am – Noon | Rustand |
| Awesome Art Workshop for Kids | 8 - 11 | Feb 16 | 1- 4 pm | Rustand |
| It's Art Wednesday | 9 - 12 | Feb 4 - Feb 25 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | Harris/ Sbandati |
Fall 2008 - Winter 2009 Kids Art Class Descriptions
Art Start Ages 2 – 3
Got Art? Get it here, especially for those who are just beginning their lifelong journey in art. We'll dive into the basic joys of making art: squishing clay, splashing paint, drawing, cutting, gluing and more. Parents and caregivers learn tips and techniques for fostering children's artistic abilities. Best thing is, the mess stays with us, and you and your child take home their first masterpieces! No children under two allowed in the classroom during class. Projects and themes vary each session. 4 weeks. $27/ 3 weeks. *$21 Instructor: Jamie Chapman
From a class evaluation: My teacher was good at: "helping me understand how to encourage my child and how to see a child's process... not just look for a result. :~)"
Session 9 Tue Jan 6 – Jan 27 9:15 – 10 am lesson plan
Session 10 Tue Jan 6 – Jan 27 10:15– 11 am lesson plan
Session 11 Tue Feb 3 – Feb 24 9:15 – 10 am lesson plan
Session 12 Tue Feb 3 – Feb 24 10:15– 11 am lesson plan
Run, Kick, Board, Dance, Swing your way down to the Art Station! Join in your favorite sports activity…but in a new way. Build 3-D sports sculptures, design and create a sports mug and more. Any sport, any season. Go ______! (insert sport here) 5 weeks. $55 Instructor: John Kinder
Session 2 Mon Jan 12 – Feb 9 4 – 5:30 pm lesson plan
Imagine the twinkle in your children’s eyes as they give an art gift of their very own creation to someone special in their lives…Grandparents, Parents, Brother, Sister, Auntie, Uncle or a special friend. Work with clay and on paper to create those special gifts…all wrapped up and ready to go! 3 weeks. $30
Mon Dec 1 – 15 4 – 5:30 am Anne Rustand ages 5-6 lesson plan
Thu Dec 4 – Dec 18 4 – 5:30 pm Deb Sether ages 7-8 lesson plan
Tue Dec 2 – Dec 16 4 – 5:30 pm Jamie Chapman ages 8 - 11 lesson plan
Alligators Have Lips Ages 4 - 6
Alligators CAN have lips and dogs can fly! Animal antics and artistic play will flourish in this amazing and imaginative class all about animals and art investigation. Projects in painting, drawing and collage. 4 weeks. $40 Instructor: Anne Rustand
Thu Jan 8 – Jan 29 1:30 - 3 pm lesson plan
Two and one-half hours of art, stories, nature exploration and games include projects in paint, pastel, clay, collage and more! This program of imaginative play and art investigation provides children the opportunity to explore, experiment and express themselves in creative ways. Bring healthy snack. 4 weeks. $65/3 weeks. *$49 Instructors: Jamie Chapman / Shanda Pickhardt/ Anne Rustand
Session 8 Tue Jan 6 – Jan 27 1 – 3:30 pm Chapman lesson plan
Session 9 Thu Jan 8 – Jan 29 10am–12:30pm Rustand lesson plan
Session 10 Tue Feb 3 – Feb 24 1 – 3:30 pm Chapman lesson plan
Session 11 Thu Feb 5 – Feb 26 10am–12:30pm Pickhardt lesson plan
Art and More Holiday Fun ages 4 – 6
Tis’ the season and it’s a chance to celebrate by spending time all wrapped up in art exploration and creating a gift as well. Bring healthy snack. $16 Instructor: Anne Rustand
Thu Dec 18 10 am – 12:30 pm lesson plan
Art Play Ages 4 – 6
Ready? Set? Go! Take time to make art! Colors to explore. Paints to brush. Pencils and paper to draw, cut or paste. There’s a whole lot of art magic happening when your young artist experiences creative fun. 4 weeks. $40 Instructors: Shanda Pickhardt and Anne Rustand
Session 3 Thu Feb 5 – Feb 26 1:30 – 3 pm Pickhardt lesson plan
Art Safari Ages 6 – 8
We’re goin’ on a safari….an
Tue Feb 3 – Feb 24 4 – 5:30 pm lesson plan
Art Scouts Ages 3 – 4
Look ahead. . . and discover art! Enter the wonderful world of art as you and your child explore paint, clay, drawing, and more. It’s time to track down amazing art adventures! A caregiver must accompany each child. No children under three allowed in the classroom during class. Projects and themes vary each session. 4 weeks. $27/3 weeks. *$21 Instructors: Jamie Chapman/Shanda Pickhardt/ Anne Rustand
Session 8 Tue Jan 6 – Jan 27 11:15 – Noon Chapman lesson plan
Session 9 Thu Jan 8 – Jan 29 9 – 9:45 am Rustand lesson plan
Session 10 Tue Feb 3 – Feb 24 11:15 – Noon Chapman lesson plan
Session 11 Thu Feb 5 – Feb 26 9 – 9:45 am Pickhardt lesson plan
Awesome Art Workshops Ages 6 - 8 & 8 - 11
School is out for the day and it’s time for some AWESOME
Session 4 Mon Dec 22 9 am – Noon ages 6-8 Rustand lesson plan
Session 4 Mon Dec 22 1 – 4 pm ages 8 - 11 Rustand lesson plan
Session 5 Tue Dec 23 9 am – Noon ages 6-8 Rustand lesson plan
Session 5 Tue Dec 23 1 – 4 pm ages 8 - 11 Rustand lesson plan
Session 6 Mon Jan 19 9 am – Noon ages 6-8 Rustand lesson plan
Session 6 Mon Jan 19 1 – 4 pm ages 8 - 11 Rustand lesson plan
Session 7 Mon Feb 16 9 am – Noon ages 6-8 Rustand lesson plan
Session 7 Mon Feb 16 1 – 4 pm ages 8 - 11 Rustand lesson plan
Clay Wonders (Homeschool) Ages 6 – 9
Investigate the wonders of clay as you learn hand-building techniques to make a variety of pots and sculpture. Learn how clay is used in other cultures. You will create original and imaginative ceramic pieces and have loads of fun getting your hands into clay! 5 weeks. $55 Instructor: Art Station Staff
Session 2 Tues Jan 20 – Feb 17 10 – 11:30 am Bommarito lesson plan
All the animals in the zoo are jumping up and down for you! Learn to use clay studio tools and a variety of clay construction techniques in this “wild” class. Leap into the fabulous fun of building your own animals, tiles and mugs. Roars, howls, hoots and bellows! Excitement awaits you in our Clay Zoo class! 4 weeks. $44 Instructor: Cheri Harris
Mon Jan 19 – Feb 9 10 – 11:30 am lesson plan
The Color of Magic Ages 6 – 8
There’s no magic trick, no gimmick…but there is cleverness and inventiveness. Would you call it sleight of hand? Transported to the place of magical art imaginings (Art Station) you’ll investigate the mediums of collage, drawing, print and paint. Is it Art Magic? You decide. 4 weeks. $40 Instructor: Kinley Sbandati
Session 2 Tue Jan 6 – Jan 27 4 – 5:30 pm lesson plan
It’s all in the eye of the beholder…or is it? And …just what is a Vanishing Point anyway? Have fun exploring perspective through famous artists’ works as you explore the illusion of depth in landscape and design. Plus, build a diorama of a movie set, explore optical illusions and more! 7 weeks. $58 Instructor: Paula Bullwinkel
Thu Jan 15 – Feb 26 4 – 5:30 pm (age 9 – 12) lesson plan
Fri Jan 9 – Feb 27 1 – 2 pm (homeschool; age 8-12) lesson plan
Get your hands in the clay and you’ll be caught in the thrill of it all! Hand-build coil or slab creations, take a spin on the wheel and delve into and just plain dig into all that is great about clay. 5 weeks. $55 Instructor: Meg Kissell
Session 2 Tue Jan 20 – Feb 17 4 – 5:30 pm lesson plan
It’s Art Wednesday! Ages 6 – 8 & 9 - 12
It’s Art Wednesday and that means it’s time for art fun! Create with clay in the ceramics studio and then investigate art in the multimedia studio. What will you create? Come and find out…the possibilities are endless! Bring a healthy snack. 4 weeks. $68/*5 weeks.*$84 Instructors: Art Station Staff
Sess 4 Wed Jan 7–Jan 28 :: 2:30–5:30 pm ages 6 - 8, 9-12 Rustand/ Bommarito lesson plan
Sess 5 Wed Feb 4 – Feb 25 :: 2:30–5:30 pm ages 6-8, 9-12 Harris/Sbandati lesson plan
Multimedia Drawing (Homeschool) Ages 8 – 11
Have a blast adding your own twist to artwork as you discover new approaches to art making! Experiment with a variety of media that work and play well together; work in pen/ink, graphite, pastel, watercolor, and colored pencil… sometimes together, sometimes separately. Design, color, technique and sources of inspiration will also be covered. Remember, materials are simply the tools of expression for the artist’s vision – the possibilities are endless! *Sign up and attend both Fooling the Eye: Playing with Perspective and Multimedia Drawing and receive a 10% discount. 8 weeks. $57 Instructor: Paula Bullwinkel
Fri Jan 9 – Feb 27 2:15 – 3:30 lesson plan
Teen Clay Ages 12 - 17
Wedge, center, pull a cylinder, and trim. (Find out what that means and how to do it!) Learn the fundamentals of ceramics in a state-of-the art clay studio! Gain skills on the potter’s wheel, learn to hand build and glaze. Beginner to Intermediate level. Projects vary. Each session builds upon the current skills of the student. 6 weeks. $78 Instructor: Meg Kissel
Session 2 Sat Jan 17 – Feb 21 4 – 6 pm lesson plan
How to Register, Cancellations and Refunds/Credits
You may register in the following ways:
- Online: register right now! (9/8/08) ***We are still working out "snags" with the Paypal interface. If you do not recieve a confirmation email from PayPal for the class fees, please contact us at 617-1317.***
- By Mail: 313 SW Shevlin-Hixon Dr., Bend, OR 97702. Send a check payable to Arts Central or note Visa/Mastercard information on the registration form.
- In Person: Stop by the Art Station during office hours (Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm)
- By Telephone: Call 541.617.1317 (for Visa/Mastercard holders). Call the Art Station during office hours to provide the necessary information.
- By Fax: Fax your registration form to 541.617.1439 (for Visa/Mastercard holders only). Please call to confirm receipt.
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