And, now a few wonderful words from our friend, Amy Packard, at the artcenter…..

“Virtually everything that you come in contact with on a daily basis has been touched by an artist or a designer in some way. Whether you wear it, drive it, make your coffee with it or hang it behind the sofa, the creative process is evident.

Since 1951 artcenter traverse city has been a driving force behind the growing creative community in northwest Michigan. Through it’s nationally known summer workshop series, art education programs and community involvement, artcenter traverse city continues to expose artists young and old to a variety of media, concepts and techniques, enhancing critical thinking and creative problem solving abilities.

Through our education program, classes are offered throughout the year. The arts are valuable in and of themselves, but there is ample research to support other benefits of the arts: They enhance academic performance and self esteem. By requiring children and adults to use all of their senses in the creation and appreciation of art, we are giving them the chance to think divergently and express themselves in new and exciting ways.

As with most things in life, art is a building process. Artistic creativity, which leads to personal expression, depends on strong fundamentals. Mastering these fundamentals will allow the students to approach more complex issues and techniques as well as to explore new media.

We are delighted to announce our 2007-2008 Children’s Classes and we invite you to join us this year! “

Afternoon Art

September 10 – October 19
October 22 – November 30
January 14 – February 22, 2008
February 25 – April 4. 2008

Instructor: Penny Krebiehl and Little Artshram Teachers

Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:30

Ages: 6 and up Cost: $120 m/ $130 nm min 10/max 15

Afternoon Art program is designed to engage and inspire children through two and three dimensional visual art. This six week program will present a different theme and media each week, with emphasis on drawing, cartooning, illustration and watercolor. Supply list: 9 x 12 spiral bound sketch book, tracing paper, pencils (various leads: HB, 2B, 4B), kneaded eraser, Sharpeemarkers (fine, extra fine)

Drawing and Cartooning for Kids September 10 – October 19

Instructor: Penny Krebiehl and Little Artshram Teachers

Saturday 10-12pm

Ages: 6 and up Cost: $80 m/$90 nm

From Cave Art to Animating the Inanimate, each week will be an exploration of a drawing and cartooning technique with a focus of moving further and further from the “real world” into La-La Land. Everyone will be invited to produce a finished cartoon drawing or comic strip for our Class Funny Pages. Supply list: 9 x 12 spiral bound sketch book, tracing paper, pencils (various leads: HB, 2B, 4B), kneaded eraser, Sharpee markers (fine, extra fine)

Puppet and Mask Making for Kids September 10 – October 19

Instructor: Penny Krebiehl and Little Artshram Teachers

Saturday 2-4pm

Ages:10 and up Cost: $80 m/$90 nm

Explore the old art of puppetry and mask making in the new world order. Learn the methods of creating the tiniest finger puppet to the mighty big 3-pole puppet AND the papier maiche ways of mask making with cardboard and from a clay base. The supply fee will be included in your class fee, with an invitation to join in on the collection of recycled materials as we make amazing sculptural art out of discards and re-useables.

Drawing and Cartooning for Kids October 22 – November 30

Instructor: Penny Krebiehl and Little Artshram Teachers

Saturday 10-12pm

Ages: 10 and up Cost: $80 m/$90 nm

From Cave Art to Animating the Inanimate, each week will be an exploration of a drawing and cartooning technique with a focus of moving further and further from the “real world” into La-La Land. Everyone will be invited to produce a finished cartoon drawing or comic strip for our Class Funny Pages. Supply list: 9 x 12 spiral bound sketch book, tracing paper, pencils (various leads: HB, 2B, 4B), kneaded eraser, Sharpee markers (fine, extra fine)

Puppet and Mask Making for Kids October 22 – November 30

Instructor: Penny Krebiehl and Little Artshram Teachers

Saturday 2-4pm

Ages:6 and up Cost: $80 m/$90 nm

Explore the old art of puppetry and mask making in the new world order. Learn the methods of creating the tiniest finger puppet to the mighty big 3-pole puppet AND the papier maiche ways of mask making with cardboard and from a clay base. The supply fee will be included in your class fee, with an invitation to join in on the collection of recycled materials as we make amazing sculptural art out of discards and re-useables.

OUTLOUD! Girls Creative Group September 10 – October 19

October 22 – November 30

January 14 – February 22, 2008

February 25 – April 4. 2008

Instructor: Penny Krebiehl and Little Artshram Teachers

Thursday 5:30-8:30 pm

Ages: 7 and up Cost: $80 m/$90 nm

We believe that art is a mighty power! And OUTLOUD! Is a way to engage that artistic power through a “coming-of-age” program for girls, sharing girl-centered issues and experiences through journal and book-making and creative writing, puppet and mask making, and learning drawing and painting techniques. Our first 6-week session will focus on Drawing Techniques and Beginning Watercolor. Supply list: 9 x 12 spiral bound sketch book, tracing paper, pencils (various leads: HB, 2B, 4B), kneaded eraser, Sharpee markers (fine, extra fine)

Please bring a “sack-supper” and beverage as well. We’ll make plans for a shared supper the following weeks. PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held at the Little Artshram Studio, 311 ½ Maple St., Traverse City.

You can register for these classes, by calling the artcenter at: 231-941-9488!

And, for more information about the classes, you can contact Penny at: penny@littleartshram.org or 231-510-3491