1. Choose Your Class Type:
A. Create-A-Class: Includes instructor and art supplies for your group (some classes have an additional material fee). Minimum group size is six and maximum is 15. The fee is $10 per person for members/$12 per person for non-members. Classes are two hours long - which can include time for refreshments or other activities. If you need additional facility time for games or other needs, the charge is $25 per each additional 30 minutes.
B. Custom Classes: Are you interested in one of our listed classes but it is at the wrong time? Want to get in-depth with a class? How about a class series (papermaking through printing or a sewing class, for example)? We can put together a class for any group of four persons or more. Class fees vary based on the length of the class. Call the Art Center to discuss this option.
2. Work With Us To Design Your Class Subject (some samples below):
Bookmaking: Create small books for gifts or personal use. Learn simple binding and printing options in this class.
Printmaking: Monoprints, gyotaku (fish printing), and creating your own stamps are some of the possibilities in this fun look at the many ways to put words and pictures on paper.
Papermaking: Learn about the paper making process, creating your own mold and deckle and multiple sheets of fun custom paper. (Add a material fee of $3 per person.)
Tie Dye: All the fun without the mess at your house! Each participant will end up with a t-shirt and socks in a fabulous rainbow of colors. (Add a material fee of $4 per person and specify sizes for shirts and socks.)
Mosaics: Create a patio stone, coaster or picture frame and explore the ancient art of mosaic design. (Add a material fee of $4 per person).
"Junk" Art: We bring the materials, you bring the creativity - together we can create creatures, sculpture, or who-knows-what!
Famous Artists: Pick an artist and learn techniques based on his or her work. It's a great combination: art history and art making!!
The Other possibilities are endless: Sewing/Quilt making, Crayon Batik, Beads, Paint-a-Tile, Mask making, classes designed to fulfill requirements for a Scout badge or patch, and so forth.
Call or e-mail us to discuss your ideas.
Phone 651.407.0597 Fax 651.429.1569
e-mail wbca [at] whitebeararts [dot] org
