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Ongoing
Family-based Sexuality Education
This 5-week course for 5th and 6th graders helps parents be the primary sexuality educators for their children. The course begins with a “parents only” night to provide information and answer questions. A parent attends each of the following four sessions with the child. A comprehensive, decision-making model of sexuality education is used. Teachers are registered nurses and social workers. Offered by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. Course fee is $45 per family. For course dates or more information, check the Health Department’s website at www.ldchealth.org or call Kodi Herlein at 843-3060 or e-mail fbsinfo@ldchealth.org.
New Harmonies
Spencer Museum of Art
Self-guided activity. A self-guided gallery activity for elementary-school-aged children. For July’s activity, children will look at four works of art and listen to music that explores the roots of American music. To learn more about the story of American music, be sure to visit the New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music exhibition at the Watkins Community Museum, 1047 Massachusetts Street, on view from June 27 through August 10.
Monday, August 25
Readiness Checks for Choristers
Readiness Checks for Choristers August 25 and August 26. Choristers is the preparatory choir for the Lawrence Children's Choir Tour Choir and enrolls 3 - 6 grade students. Tuition is $260 for the year; scholarships are available. Call 841-0080 for an appointment. Readiness checks are to ensure that the student is able to match pitch and is ready for the choir experience. First rehearsal is Sept. 9th, at 4:45 - 5:30 PM at Free State High School. Directed by Pam Bushouse. For more information see www.lawrencechildrenschoir.org.
Tuesday, August 26
Storytime
Lawrence Public Library
10:30-11:00 a.m., aimed at 3 and up but everyone is welcome! No Storytime August 5, 12, 19. Free, in the Children's Room, no registration required. For more information, call 843-3833, ext. 117 or go to www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Readiness Checks for Choristers
Readiness Checks for Choristers August 25 and August 26. Choristers is the preparatory choir for the Lawrence Children's Choir Tour Choir and enrolls 3 - 6 grade students. Tuition is $260 for the year; scholarships are available. Call 841-0080 for an appointment. Readiness checks are to ensure that the student is able to match pitch and is ready for the choir experience. First rehearsal is Sept. 9th, at 4:45 - 5:30 PM at Free State High School. Directed by Pam Bushouse. For more information see www.lawrencechildrenschoir.org.
Wednesday, August 27
Hora de cuentos/Spanish Storytime
Lawrence Public Library
4:00-4:30 p.m., stories in Spanish and English! No Spanish Storytime August 6, 13, 20. Free, for all ages, in the Children’s Room, no registration required. For more information, call 843-3833, ext. 117 or go to www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Thursday, August 28
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Storytime
Lawrence Public Library
7 p.m., for all ages. Everyone welcome! Free, in the Children’s Room, no registration required. For more information, call 843-3833, ext. 117 or go to www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Friday, August 29
Storytime
Lawrence Public Library
10:30-11:00 a.m., aimed at 3 and up but everyone is welcome! No Storytime August 8, 15, 22. Free, in the Children's Room, no registration required. For more information, call 843-3833, ext. 117 or go to www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Saturday, August 30
Bookworms Unite!
Lawrence Public Library
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Booktalk and crafts for 8-12 year olds. Free, registration requested. For more information, call 843-3833, ext. 117 or go to www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Tuesday, September 2
Tuesday Lawrence Farmers' Market
Downtown Lawrence,
Between 10th &11th St., E. side of Vermont St.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
After-School Drama Classes for Children Registration
Children in Grades 1-3. Register: 5:30-6:00 p.m. Classes held: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Thursdays September 4, 11, 18, 25, November 20, December 4, 9 (to make up for Thanksgiving Day)
KU's Department of Theatre & Film offers free After-School Drama Classes in Murphy Hall. Classes are taught by Jeanne Klein and college students enrolled in TH&F 404, Children and Drama.
Questions? Call 864-5576.
Children enrolled in the KU Drama Classes are invited to attend a dress rehearsal of The King Stag to provide feedback to actors and to explore the stage scenery, The date and time are to be announced.
Before 5:30 p.m., visitors must park in the Parking Garage (across from Murphy Hall) or face fines.
Readiness Checks for Choristers
Choristers, the preparatory choir for the Lawrence Children's Choir Tour Choir, is holding Readiness Checks Monday, August 25, Tuesday, August 26 and Tuesday, Sept. 2. Call 841-0080 for an appointment. Choristers is for children who are in 3rd through 6th grades who are able to match pitch and are ready for this preparatory experience for one of the nation's premier children's choirs. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM at Free State High School. Tuition is $260 for the year; scholarships are available. Directed by Pam Bushouse.
Thursday, September 4
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Tuesday, September 9
Tuesday Lawrence Farmers' Market
Downtown Lawrence,
Between 10th &11th St., E. side of Vermont St.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Cadenza
Free State High School
Cadenza begins its Fall Session on Sept. 9th at 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM, Free State High School. We enroll 1st through 3rd grade students; there is no audition. Tuition is $110 for the Fall Session or $200 for the Fall and Spring Session. Enrollment forms can be downloaded at www.lawrencechildrenschoir.org, or filled out before the first rehearsal. Directed by Janeal Krehbiel.
Wednesday, September 10
Curtain’s Up!
Lawrence Arts Center
K-2nd grade. TCK3: Wed, Sep 10-Oct 29 (8wks), 3:45-4:30, Fee: $78. Come join us for eight weeks of fun exploring the world of theatre. Children will learn basic acting techniques through the use of theatre games and exercises, improvisation, and story-playing or “acting out” of a tale or two.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Encore! Encore!
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-5th grade. TCT3: Wed, Sep 10-Nov 12 (10wks), 4:30-5:30pm, Fee: $99. This 10-week class takes students with any level of experience and prepares them for the next step as actors — in First Saturday Players, at school or even in Summer Youth Theatre. Actors will do improvisation, play theatre games and act out stories with complex plots and characterization.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Thursday, September 11
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Friday, September 12
Improvisation I
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. TCT5A: Fri, Sep 12-Oct 3 (4wks), 4:15-5:15pm, Fee: $30. Actress Elizabeth Sullivan will work with students on improvisation, one of the keys to successful acting. Students will do acting exercises designed to expand the imagination and help to come up with dialogue through exploring conflict and character. This fun Friday class is a great compliment to participation in plays and other acting and dancing classes at the Arts Center.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Saturday, September 13
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY!
Lawrence Arts Center
2nd-12th Grade. TSH: evening rehearsals to be announced, Fee: $40. Auditions: Sun, Sep 13, 1:30pm. Performances: Fri-Sun, Oct 24-26 (2pm Sat and Sun, 7pm Fri and Sat). Participation in this fall’s “all-youth” production of the Washington Irving classic includes a small participation fee which helps defray production costs. Rehearsals are generally 2-3 times per week, plus occasional weekend rehearsals and every evening during production week.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Haskell Indian Art Market
Haskell Indian Nations University,
25th & Massachusetts
From September 13, 2008 to September 14, 2008. Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two-day outdoor market featuring Native American artists from around the country. Artist demonstrations, entertainment and food booths.
Sunday, September 14
Nutcracker Auditions
Lawrence Arts Center Theater, 940 New Hampshire
For Community Actors and Dancers. Auditions for community dancers and actors ages 5-95 for the 2005 A Kansas Nutcracker 2008. Auditions are scheduled by age groups as follows.
Audition Times
Ages 5-8, 12-1:30pm
Ages 9-11, 1-3:30pm
Ages 12-18, 3-5:00pm
Adults, 3-5:00pm
Families are encouraged to audition. Rehearsals will begin in October for dance and November for drama. This production has a large cast with opportunities for over 100 dancers and actors.
Get ready for snowflakes! This drama/ballet that played to sold out houses in previous years, returns to delight Lawrence area audiences. Don’t miss this wonderful community event when it returns December 12-14 and 19-21. Better still, become part of the excitement! This is a collaboration of area professionals, children and adult dancers and actors and local professional musicians.
There is a participation fee of $87. Enrollment will take place at auditions. For more information and to sign up for auditions, call the Lawrence Arts Center, 843-2787.
Haskell Indian Art Market
Haskell Indian Nations University,
25th & Massachusetts
From September 13, 2008 to September 14, 2008. Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two-day outdoor market featuring Native American artists from around the country. Artist demonstrations, entertainment and food booths.
29th Annual 2008 Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Lawrence Parks & Recreation
South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
Come help us celebrate the city of Lawrence 154th birthday!!!
Family activities include: A variety of musical groups. Train rides, wading pool for the children, and moonwalk/slide.
Monday, September 15
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP1A: Mon, Sep 15-Oct 6 (4 wks), 4-5pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Mudpie Madness
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2. ACK1A: Mon, Sep 15-Oct 6 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. What can be more fun than digging in, playing with and getting your hands dirty in mud? Students will discover the magical qualities of clay to make handbuilt forms, bowls, creatures and anything else they can imagine while developing technical skills.
Kinetic Sculptures
Lawrence Arts Center
Grade 3-5. ACT1: Mon, Sep 15-Oct 20 (6wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $75. Art+Science+Play = FUN in this camp. Students will learn to make sculptural objects that move, fly, swim and soar.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS1A: Mon, Sep 15-Oct 6 (4wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $50. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Tuesday, September 16
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP2A: Tue, Sep16-Oct 7 (4 wks), 4-5pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2. ACK2A: Tue, Sep 16-Oct 7 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Kids learn to find their own unique artistic style by exploring various drawing and painting techniques. Learn how to use different media to illustrate what you see, then have fun experimenting with color mixing, balance, composition and shading.
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 3-5. ACT3A: Tue, Sep 16-Oct 7 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Handbuilding
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS2: Tue, Sep 16-Oct 21 (6wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Learn creative ways form work with slabs, coils and pinch-pots to create virtually any form you can dream up. Instructor will demonstrate and assist students in learning handbuilding techniques. This class will cover both functional objects such as bowls and mugs, and sculptural forms such as figures and small sculptures of ceramics.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Wednesday, September 17
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP3A: Wed, Sep 17-Oct 5 (4 wks), 2:30-3:30pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Kinetic Sculptures
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2. ACK3A: Wed, Sep 17-Oct 22 (6wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Art+Science+Play = FUN in this class. Students will learn to make sculptural objects that move, fly, swim and soar.
Photography
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS4: Wed, Sep 17-Nov 5 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $90. Explore art photography in this fun, informative class for young photographers. Students will learn the basics of 35mm photography — how cameras work, how to design and compose a good picture, and darkroom techniques and processes. Students should bring a 35mm camera and at least two rolls of TRI-X 400 black-and-white film (available at Image Works).
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Patterning in Photoshop
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS5A: Wed, Sep 17-Oct 5 (4wks), 3:30-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop while exploring patterns and filters.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Dance/Art Exploratorium
Lawrence Arts Center
Ages 7-10, DYS13: Wed, Sep 17-Nov 5 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, Fee: $90. Explore the fun and intriguing possibilities when movement and sculpture, painting and dancing meet. We will work with different visual art forms and dance movement exercises each week, then create exciting moving art together, including Moving Sculptures and Painted Air Dances. Open to students with no experience or lots of experience in dance and art.
Thursday, September 18
Art for Art’s Sake
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2, ACK4A: Thu, Sep 18-Oct 11 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. This class is for kids who love art and want to try it all. We will explore different media each class — drawing, painting, clay and printing.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
EcoArts
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 3-5. ACT7A: Thu, Sep 18-Oct 9 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. ReUse, ReDesign, ReCycle. Create art through exploring our natural resources and examining our ecological footprints.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Saturday, September 20
Comic Book Art
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS8: Sat, Sep 20-Oct 25 (6wks), 9:30-11am, Fee: $75. Create your own comic characters and adventures! This class is for youth who want to learn fun and easy ways to make comics. Students will also learn the basic tools and techniques for developing their drawing skills.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Pancake Feed
FUMC, Kids First Preschool, and Discovery Day
8 am to 11 am. It will be at West Campus. Proceeds will help support the Early Childhood Programs.
Sunday, September 21
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Lied Center
2 p.m. This magical production, based on Margery Williams' 1992 book about the enduring power of love, will be performed by the Oberlin Dance Collective and will feature 10 children from Lawrence. Given as a Christmas gift to a young boy, the Velveteen Rabbit lives in the nursery with all of the other toys, waiting for the day when the boy will choose him as a playmate. Presented through dance, narration and song, the story is told from the perspective of the stuffed rabbit who, above all else, wants to be real. Don't miss this heartwarming show for the entire family! Tickets at lied.ku.edu ($12/9–children; $24/$18–adults)
Thursday, September 25
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Saturday, September 27
Family Theatre Workshop: Fun with Fairy Tales
Lawrence Arts Center
Preschool and Kindergarten. TCP6A: Sat, Sep 27, 9:30-11am, Fee: $15 per child/adult duo. Spend Saturdays with your kids and drama faculty members including Elizabeth Sullivan, Erin Girard, Ric Averill and others! This class will give preschoolers and kindergartners wonderful exposure to acting in a very safe environment. The group will act out fairy tales, songs and simple stories with their parents as partners and fellow actors. Lots of fun!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
The King Stag
William Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall
, 1530 Naismith Dr.
Sylvia Ashby's adaptation of the Carlo Gozzi fable, Il Re Cervo, is designed for the whole family to enjoy. A magical tale of a King looking for love throughout his kingdom will enchant and excite children of all ages.
Performances for the children of the Lawrence and Douglas County schools will be at 1:00 p.m. September 22 – 26
Public performances on Saturday, September 27 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 28, at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for the public, $9 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $5 for all students.
Sunday, September 28
The King Stag
William Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall
, 1530 Naismith Dr.
Sylvia Ashby's adaptation of the Carlo Gozzi fable, Il Re Cervo, is designed for the whole family to enjoy. A magical tale of a King looking for love throughout his kingdom will enchant and excite children of all ages.
Performances for the children of the Lawrence and Douglas County schools will be at 1:00 p.m. September 22 – 26
Public performances on Saturday, September 27 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 28, at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for the public, $9 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $5 for all students.
Saturday, October 11
Family Theatre Workshop: Fun with Fairy Tales
Lawrence Arts Center
Preschool and Kindergarten. TCP6B: Sat, Oct 11, 9:30-11am, Fee: $15 per child/adult duo. Spend Saturdays with your kids and drama faculty members including Elizabeth Sullivan, Erin Girard, Ric Averill and others! This class will give preschoolers and kindergartners wonderful exposure to acting in a very safe environment. The group will act out fairy tales, songs and simple stories with their parents as partners and fellow actors. Lots of fun!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Monday, October 13
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP1B: Mon, Oct 13-Nov 3 (4 wks), 4-5pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Mudpie Madness
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2. ACK1B: Mon, Oct 13-Nov 3 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. What can be more fun than digging in, playing with and getting your hands dirty in mud? Students will discover the magical qualities of clay to make handbuilt forms, bowls, creatures and anything else they can imagine while developing technical skills.
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS1B: Mon, Oct 13-Nov 3 (4wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $50. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Tuesday, October 14
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP2B: Tue, Oct 14-Nov 4 (4 wks), 4-5pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2. ACK2B: Tue, Oct 14-Nov 4 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Kids learn to find their own unique artistic style by exploring various drawing and painting techniques. Learn how to use different media to illustrate what you see, then have fun experimenting with color mixing, balance, composition and shading.
Wednesday, October 15
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP3B: Wed, Oct 15-Nov 5 (4 wks), 2:30-3:30pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Pottery Camp
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 3-5. ACT5: Wed, Oct 15-Nov 5 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs and more. Youth will be able to learn to use the potters wheel, construction and glazing techniques.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Friday, October 17
Improvisation II
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. TCT5B: Fri, Oct 17-Nov 13 (4wks, no class Oct 31), 4:15-5:15pm, Fee: $30. For previously enrolled students as well as new ones. If the group develops performance material, venues will be sought to showcase the work. No prerequisite required, but participation in both classes in encouraged. Also...see Boys Dance and Theatre, LINK
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Monday, October 20
After-School Drama Classes for Children Registration
Children in Grades 4-6. Register: 5:30-6:00 p.m. Monday, October 20. Classes held: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tuesdays October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2
KU's Department of Theatre & Film offers free After-School Drama Classes in Murphy Hall. Classes are taught by Jeanne Klein and college students enrolled in TH&F 404, Children and Drama.
Questions? Call 864-5576.
Children enrolled in the KU Drama Classes are invited to attend a dress rehearsal of The King Stag to provide feedback to actors and to explore the stage scenery, The date and time are to be announced.
Before 5:30 p.m., visitors must park in the Parking Garage (across from Murphy Hall) or face fines.
Thursday, October 23
Sculpture
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS6: Thu, Oct 25-Nov 29 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Explore different ways to construct sculptures large and small. Students will learn different artists and materials — if they can imagine it, they can make it in this fun three-dimensional class! Paper maché, mobiles, fabric and textiles, and more.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Friday, October 24
Animania
Lawrence Arts Center
1st-3rd grade. XCK1: Fri, Oct 24, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. Visit the zoo of real and imagined creatures. Campers will draw, paint and sculpt to create animals and use movement and dance to become their animals. Students need to bring a sack lunch. Art’s On, Day Off! Special full-day camps for youth during school release days.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Felting
Lawrence Arts Center
4th-6th grade. XCT1: Fri, Oct 24, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. Students will learn wet-felting, the process of turning wool into fabric using only felt, water and our hands. We will also explore seamless felt construction and basic sewn embellishment. Everyone will leave with a small completed piece. Students need to bring a sack lunch.Art’s On, Day Off! Special full-day camps for youth during school release days.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Dance/Art Exploratorium Workshop
Lawrence Arts Center
4th-6th grade. DYSW15: Fri, Oct 24, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. Explore the fun and intriguing possibilities when movement and sculpture, painting and dancing meet. Dare to create your own Motion Sculpture or Texture Tango. The possibilities are awesome. Open to students with no experience or lots of experience in dance and art. Students need to bring a sack lunch. Art’s On, Day Off! Special full-day camps for youth during school release days.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Monday, October 27
Mega Sculptures
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 3-5. ACT2: Mon, Oct 27-Dec 1 (6wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $75. Expand your world in size, shape, form — beyond the limit. This class will transform everyday objects into supersized art. Students will collaborate on large scale projects using fundamental sculptural techniques in a variety of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Tuesday, October 28
Pottery Camp
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS3: Tue, Oct 28-Dec 2 (6wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs and more. Youth will be able to learn to use the potters wheel, construction and glazing techniques.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Wednesday, October 29
Mega Sculptures
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2, ACK3C: Wed, Oct 29-Dec 10 (6wks, no class Nov 26), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Expand your world in size, shape, form — beyond the limit. This class will transform everyday objects into supersized art. Students will collaborate on large scale projects using fundamental sculptural techniques in a variety of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Printmaking
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 3-5. ACT6: Wed, Oct 29-Dec 10 (6wks, no class Nov 26), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Explore various printmaking techniques such as monoprints, block and silkscreen.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Thursday, October 30
Dramatic Writing
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. TCT4: Thu, Oct 30-Nov 20 (4wks), 4:30-5:45pm, Fee: $48. Want to write a play? A movie? Bring in existing work or start a new project, writing a short play or screenplay. Published playwright and produced screenwriter Ric Averill will guide students through the process of moving from page to stage, from concept to camera.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Saturday, November 1
Comic Book Art
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 3-5. ACT9: Sat, Nov 1-Dec 13 (6wks, no class Nov 29), 9:30-11am, Fee: $75. Create your own comic characters and adventures! This class is for youth who want to learn fun and easy ways to make comics. Students will also learn the basic tools and techniques for developing their drawing skills.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Wirewrapping Family Workshop
Lawrence Arts Center
Family. AAJ6: Sat, Nov 1, noon-4pm, Fee: $65 per child/adult duo ($7 per extra person). Fun for the whole family! Learn simple wirewrapping techniques to make a bracelet and pendant.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Monday, November 10
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP1C: Mon, Nov 10-Dec 1 (4 wks), 4-5pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Mudpie Madness
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2. ACK1C: Mon, Nov 10-Dec 1 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. What can be more fun than digging in, playing with and getting your hands dirty in mud? Students will discover the magical qualities of clay to make handbuilt forms, bowls, creatures and anything else they can imagine while developing technical skills.
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS1C: Mon, Nov 10-Dec 1 (4wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $50. ACS1B: Mon, Oct 13-Nov 3 (4wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $50. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Tuesday, November 11
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP2C: Tue, Nov 11-Dec 2 (4 wks), 4-5pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 1-2. ACK2C: Tue, Nov 11-Dec 2 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Kids learn to find their own unique artistic style by exploring various drawing and painting techniques. Learn how to use different media to illustrate what you see, then have fun experimenting with color mixing, balance, composition and shading.
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 3-5. ACT3B: Tue, Nov 11-Dec 2 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Wednesday, November 12
Kindergarten Art Club
Lawrence Arts Center
Kindergarten. ZCP3C: Wed Nov 12-Dec 10 (4wks, no class Nov 26), 2:30-3:30pm, Fee: $50. Explore the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) and enhance the “specials” (art, music, p.e.) taught in the public schools. Play clothes a must!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Patterning in Photoshop
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS5B: Wed, Nov 12-Dec 10 (4wks, no class Nov 26), 3:30-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop while exploring patterns and filters.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Thursday, November 13
EcoArts
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 3-5. ACT7B: Thu, Nov 13-Dec 11 (4wks, no class Nov 27), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. ReUse, ReDesign, ReCycle. Create art through exploring our natural resources and examining our ecological footprints.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Printmaking
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS7: Thu, Nov 13-Dec 11 (4wks, no class Nov 27), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Learn a variety of printmaking techniques such as stencil, monoprints, block prints and more. Design your own images, then learn different techniques to print them on paper, fabric and other materials. There will be LOTS of fun projects in this class.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Circus
Lawrence Arts Center
1st-3rd grade. XCK2A: Thu, Nov 13, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. Run away and join the circus here at the Lawrence Arts Center. From designing your props and creating your own acts, together we’ll create “the greatest show on earth.” Students need to bring a sack lunch. Art’s On, Day Off! Special full-day camps for youth during school release days.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
EcoArts
Lawrence Arts Center
4th-6th grade. XCT1A: Thu, Nov 13, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. ReUse, ReDesign, ReCycle. Create art and movement to inspire ecological awareness. Students need to bring a sack lunch.
Art’s On, Day Off! Special full-day camps for youth during school release days.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Friday, November 14
Circus
Lawrence Arts Center
1st-3rd grade. XCK2B: Fri, Nov 14, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. Run away and join the circus here at the Lawrence Arts Center. From designing your props and creating your own acts, together we’ll create “the greatest show on earth.” Students need to bring a sack lunch. Art’s On, Day Off! Special full-day camps for youth during school release days.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
EcoArts
Lawrence Arts Center
4th-6th grade. XCT2B: Fri, Nov 14, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. XCT1A: Thu, Nov 13, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. ReUse, ReDesign, ReCycle. Create art and movement to inspire ecological awareness. Students need to bring a sack lunch. Art’s On, Day Off! Special full-day camps for youth during school release days.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Saturday, November 15
Family Theatre Workshop: Fun with Fairy Tales
Lawrence Arts Center
Preschool and Kindergarten. TCP6C: Sat, Nov 15, 9:30-11am, Fee: $15 per child/adult duo. Spend Saturdays with your kids and drama faculty members including Elizabeth Sullivan, Erin Girard, Ric Averill and others! This class will give preschoolers and kindergartners wonderful exposure to acting in a very safe environment. The group will act out fairy tales, songs and simple stories with their parents as partners and fellow actors. Lots of fun!
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
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