Classes/Workshops

Join Ginger Boller in our fun new class for young children and their parents! Kids ages 3-5 as well as mom or dad will love this hour of imagination at the Kemp. The focus of this class is creativity, but you will leave with projects that you and your child will both be proud of. During class students will get to experiment with all kinds of painting, drawing, and collage. Come share this special time with your little one! Tuition includes all supplies and registration for 1 child and 1 adult.

FOUR Thursdays, 10:30AM-11:30AM

February 2, 9, 16, 23

This is a weekly after school program structured for the older elementary student (age 9 - 13) who is ready for slightly more challenging art projects and concepts. Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of subjects and materials. Each session will have a different art history focus and use different art materials.

FOUR Thursdays, 4:30PM-5:30PM

February 2, 9, 16, 23

Join noted Graham artist Kaye Franklin for her three month series of instructional classes for intermediate to advanced level oil and/or pastel art students. The class will begin with a two-hour instruction intensive demonstration of the selected work for the class. Class will break for lunch (on your own) then return for an afternoon of student painting under Kaye's guidance. Students may elect to paint the morning project demonstrated by Kaye or to bring along a studio project in progress.

Classes held February 3, March 2, & April 13.

Register and pay tuition by January 29, 2012.

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*THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL*  Please check out our Advanced Elementary Class.

Do you have a youngster who has an interest in, or has shown an aptitude for, drawing? This series of drawing classes, specifically geared for the younger artist, might be the perfect after-school art enrichment program! Each month instructor Emily Fossum, BFA, will lead a small group of youth (age 8-12) through essential elements of drawing in a fun, engaging class. Every class will build skills in line, shading, and perspective, while changing subject matter each class to keep things interesting! Tuition is for all four weeks and includes all supplies.

FOUR Mondays - 4pm - 5pm

February 6, 13, 20, 27

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This weekly after school creative art program, led by Cindy K. Thomas, is specially structured for younger elementary age children, ages 5 through 8. Each class introduces the students to a different art form and artist biography. Students have the opportunity to draw, paint, sculpt and create fun works of art!

FOUR Tuesdays 4pm-5pm

February 7, 14, 21, 28

Enjoy a creative day of fun as you learn the essential techniques of glass fusing from Debbie Malone. Explore glass cutting, compatibility of glass, tack and full fusing, using dichroic glass (developed by NASA). Class also includes a lesson in decorative wire wrapping techniques as a finishing touch for your jewelry pieces. Each student will take home 7 or more finished projects, perfect for yourself or gift giving.

This class is suitable for students of all ability levels, including those who have never worked with glass. Tuition includes all tools needed during the class. A supply fee of $20 will be payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.

Adult/Mature Youth- This would be a terrific class to take with your teen!

Bring your gal pals and have a blast in this adult acrylic class! In this series Rachel will teach beginning to experienced students the basics of acrylic painting. Don’t be intimidated- Rachel will do step-by-step instructions! By the end of class you will walk away with a beautiful completed painting similar to this birds nest! This class is BYOW, bring your own Wine! All supplies are included.

Must have paid registration by Feb 13.

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This is a weekly after school program structured for the older elementary student (age 9 - 13) who is ready for slightly more challenging art projects and concepts. Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of subjects and materials. Each session will have a different art history focus and use different art materials.

FOUR Thursdays, 4:30PM-5:30PM

March 1, 8, SKIP 15, 22, 29 

Join in the fun of learning to paint your own adaptation of a rose in the abstract form! Bring your friends and your free spirit and explore the joy of painting in oil. Betsy will guide beginners and seasoned painters alike in creating a rose that will last a lifetime! This class is BYOW, bring your own Wine!

If you need supplies:  We will have supplies available, but you must let me know ahead of time by email emilyf@kempcenter.org and bring $25.00 payable to the instructor at the start of class.

If you do not need supplies, please click here to view the supplies to bring yourself.

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This is bold, vibrant, in your face color and shapes! This is a great way to experiment with what you can do, when it comes to water color painting. So you say you can't draw or paint, then this class is for you! It's a class to come have fun, relax and unwind with art, while tapping into your artsy side! For both adults and youth, this would be a great activity to do with your older kids or grandchildren.

There is a $15 supply fee per student payable to the teacher on the day of class.

This weekly after school creative art program, led by Cindy K. Thomas, is specially structured for younger elementary age children, ages 5 through 8. Each class introduces the students to a different art form and artist biography. Students have the opportunity to draw, paint, sculpt and create fun works of art!

THREE Tuesdays 4pm-5pm

March 6, SKIP 13, 20, 27

Bring your gal pals and have a blast in this adult acrylic class! In this series Rachel will teach beginning to experienced students the basics of acrylic painting. Don’t be intimidated- Rachel will do step-by-step instructions! By the end of class you will walk away with a beautiful completed painting! This class is BYOW, bring your own Wine! All supplies are included.

Must have paid registration by March 5.

Learn to make lovely stained glass! This two-Saturday class will teach you the Tiffany copper foil method of leaded glass design to create a stained glass panel. Veteran glass artist Debbie Malone will guide you through the art of glass cutting, glass grinding, copper foiling and basic soldering. You will have several patterns from which to choose, each measuring approximately 12"x14", and you will personalize your project by designing your own border. Class is suitable for adults (age 16+). All ability levels welcome, with class being specially structured for those with no prior experience in stained glass.

Tuition includes all tools and equipment necessary to complete your piece. A separate materials fee of $35 is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of the first day.

Two Saturday classes: March 10 and March 17. Students will need to attend both dates to complete their work.

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Join us for this exciting 2 day oil painting workshop, (March 23 from 9:30-4:30 and March 24 from 9:30-4:30) with Judy Gelfert! Judy teaches intermediate to advanced level students, so whether you want to learn the basics or polish your techniques, this class is great for you! Class will include a demonstration, creating color charts, making your own painting, and one-on-one instruction time. Topics stressed over the two days will be design, value, color intensity, edges, and brushstrokes.

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