Cultural Programs

Ceramics: Hand Building Pottery & Sculpture:

In this course, students (ages 8-14) will be able to explore the different hand-building techniques to create functional and decorative pottery and ceramic sculptures. This course will provide an opportunity for participants to express themselves artistically, work three dimensionally and develop thinking skills and hand-eye coordination. we will be working with air dry clay. Vicki Wilson, co-founder of ViMa Arts, LLC, will conduct the program. Class will meet in the Gauntlett Community Center.

Jewelry & Wire Art:

Students (Ages 12+) will use wire and beads to create shapes like butterflies, dragon flies and flowers into pins, earrings and hair pins. These functional and wearable art pieces serve as great gifts! In addition to jewelry, students will explore ways to embellish everyday household items with wire and beads (such as napkin rings and serving spoons) to create functional art pieces for the home. Participants will make a different art project each week and the finished product is yours to take home. This is a great class for teens or mothers and daughters together. All supplies (beads, wire, etc.) included. Class will meet at the Gauntlett Community Center. The instructor is Jeanne Lombardo.

Kitchen Fun For Kids:

Back by popular demand, this four-week cooking class for children ages 7 to 12 will feature kitchen basics including following a recipe and proper food handling techniques. All participants will make a yummy treat each week and the finished product is yours to take home! All ingredients supplied. Please alert the recreation office if your child is allergic to any foods. Class will meet in the Community Center.

Guitar, Piano &
Woodwind Lessons:

These private lessons, taught by local professional instructors, are designed for students six years of age and above. They will be conducted at the Gauntlett Community Center and will begin October 7. All lessons are one half hour in length and meet either Tuesday (Guitar) or Wednesday (Piano and Woodwinds) between 5:30pm and 8:30pm (6:30pm to 8:30pm for woodwinds). Each session runs for ten weeks. Woodwind instruments include the clarinet, saxophone and flute. Guitar and woodwind students must provide their own instruments. Once scheduled, the lessons are not transferable between days. Missed lessons by choice of the participant generally will not be made-up.

Basic Drawing:

A class for children ages 8 to 12 that will emphasize learning the basics of drawing. Students will get a variety of experiences including still life, portraits, perspective and shading. In addition, students will learn how to draw basic 3-D shapes and apply them to everyday objects. Please bring a sketchbook, pencils and erasers to class. The class will meet on Saturday mornings at the Community Center. Instructor: Cindy Santo.

Primary Painting:

The study of basic painting and color techniques for students ages 8 to 12. Participants will be exposed to a classical approach to painting. Please bring sketchbook, pencils and any painting materials you may wish to use. Students from Basic Drawing class also welcome. Class will meet on Saturday mornings at the Community Center. Instructor: Cindy Santo.

Young Rembrandts
Drawing & Cartooning:

This four-week program for students ages 6 to 11 will offer many engaging lessons. First, participants will develop their drawing techniques by creating a still life comparison using the all-important backpack as the subject. Next, we will study expressions as we cartoon people as they look outside the window. In addition, we will cartoon a collection of animals that are dressed for the chilly winter months. Finally, the session ends as we draw a variety of unique aquarium characters. All supplies included. Class will meet at the Gauntlett Community Center. The staff from Young Rembrandts will coordinate the program.

Kidz Art:

This program designed specifically for preschool and kindergarten students (ages 4 & 5) provides young children with the tools and skills necessary to learn how to draw. Drawing is a skill, much like handwriting, that can be taught. We make it fun while kids explore their creativity and build their self-confidence. The program offers a constructive and creative outlet that encourages self-expression and communication. The skills developed in the KidzArt program also help children develop other skills needed for academic success. This program is widely considered one of the premier original fine arts education programs in the country. Please visit www.kidzart.com for examples of drawings. Classes will be held in the Community Center. Patricia Mescher, a KidzArt certified instructor, will coordinate the program.