How to go
What: Art Classes
Where: Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield
When: Various times and days beginning Sept. 24
Admission: Prices vary per class
More info: 937-325-4673 or www.springfieldart.museum
The Springfield Museum of Art will launch its fall arts classes Wednesday, Sept. 24, with programs for adults and children from preschoolers to teens.
Classes are eight weeks and run through Nov. 16. They are in partnership with Clark State Community College’s Office of Continuing Education and presented at the museum, located at 107 Cliff Park Road.
Several new offerings are included. Museum Executive Director Ann Fortescue said some classes grew out of feedback from curriculum developers.
The Art Achievers program is aimed at kids ages 8-13 with a strong interest in art, who will be introduced to several new concepts. A toddler class for ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult, will introduce structured art activities.
An adult drawing class introducing basic concepts was also added after requests.
Fortescue said the museum’s Art Educator, Deb Housh, is working with the course instructors to make use of the museum’s exhibitions and collections.
“That’s the beauty of having classes here, where students can study and be inspired by the art we have,” said Fortescue.
Classes include:
Adults
• Watercolor Studies, $125. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30-4 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon
• Basic Drawing, ages 16-older, $85. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Stained Glass for all Levels, ages 16-older, $140. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
• Painting in Oil or Pastel, ages 16-older, $85. Thursdays, 2-4 p.m.
• Hatha Yoga for Healthy Living, ages 16-adult, $60. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. (bring a yoga mat)
Youth
• Little Hands, Big Art, ages 4-6, $60. Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Toddler Art, ages 2-3, $50. Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
• Art Inspirations, ages 7-11, $85. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Home school) and 5:30-7 p.m.
• Art Achievers, ages 8-13, $85. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon
For more information, go to www.springfieldart.museum, click on the Learn tab and a schedule is available under the Courses listing. Museum members’ can receive a discount on classes.
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