fall 2010 classes at wcfta
Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by Carrie in culture
words > WICHITA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Wichita Center for the Arts is excited to announce its Fall 2010 Class Schedule. This diversified selection of art classes and workshops for preschoolers, children, teens, and adults includes many favorite class offerings that have become a Center tradition including drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry making, enameling, and sculpture.
A variety of newly added classes include: Mixed Media Art, Altered Objects, Encaustic Painting, Mosaics, Painting and Drawing the Landscape, Bronze, Copper, and Silver Precious Metal Clay, Beginning and Advanced Printmaking, and In Style with Visual Arts.
Two USD In-Service Camps are offered for children/youth during the days when teachers are attending in-service training and kids are out of school. Camp dates/times are:
Thursday, October 14, 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Enameling 101 (ages 11 – 18)
Friday, October 15, 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Recycled Fashion (ages 8 – 16)
Two educational workshops about the subject of wine will be offered by Sommelier Whitney Post on these days/dates:
Thursday, September 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Fundamentals of Wine
Thursday, October 21, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Food and Wine Pairing
Each class will sample six different wines. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
The Center is also offering these special workshops this fall:
- Handmade Handbags, Saturday, September 25, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Janet Walsh Watercolor Workshop (3-days), Wednesday, October 6 – Friday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Jewelry and Accessories, Saturday, October 16, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Reconstructing Appeal, Saturday, November 13, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Fall classes at the Center’s Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts begin the week of September 13 and continue through December 11, 2010. There are no classes scheduled the week of November 22 – 27 due to Fall Break.
About the School
Over the past 90 years, The Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts has made art education
accessible to the citizens of Wichita and the surrounding communities. Since its founding by a
Small group of artistic pioneers in 1920, the school has seen thousands of students come through its doors, including nationally known artists Tom Otterness and David Salle.
In keeping with the vision of its founders, The Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts continues to provide quality art instruction at a minimal cost. Today, the school has grown into a regionally recognized art education facility with 30 faculty who teach an average of 50 classes each semester to adults, teens, and children in a wide array of subjects. The school is also home to The Creative Child Center Preschool, one of the few arts-based preschools in the nation.
To enroll or view a complete list of class schedules and fees, visit www.wcfta.com. Class and fee schedules are also available at the Center, located at 9112 East Central, Wichita. To request a schedule by mail, to enroll, or for more information, call (316) 634-2787.
