KIDS CLASSES AND CAMPS
member prices in parentheses
Register online, stop by at 150 East 8th Street in Downtown Holland, or call 616.396.3278.
Our hours are Monday through Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-5pm, & Sat 10am-3pm.
Please read Class Policies when registering.
KIDS’ CLAYTIME (YCL)
Instructor: Derek Johnson
Make a lump of clay come alive! Your kids will create useful pots and sculptural masterpieces that will last a lifetime. Nothing like getting creative in the mud! Derek will show the kids how to wheel throw, hand build, texturize, and glaze. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, and firing are included. Additional clay is available to purchase: $25 for 25 lbs.
This class is limited to people 8 to 11 years old.
6 weeks • Wednesday • 10-12 pm • June 25 to July 30 • $90 ($72) • Rooms 214
MINI MONETS - Creative Parent and Child Fun Ages 2-5
Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Bring your little one in for some creative play. Mom, Dad, or Grandparents will stay and create with us! Sandie will begin the visit with story time or a trip around the gallery and then the art making will begin! You will squish pinch pots, play with dots of color, rough up some textures, and have a great creative time. Get those brain cells firing for both of you! Ages 2-5.
Session 1 • 3 weeks • Friday • 10-11am • June 6-20 • $48 ($38) • Rm 220
Session 2 • 3 weeks • Friday • 10-11am • July 11-25 • $48 ($38) • Rm 220
MINI MIROS – Creative Fun Ages 5-7
Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Drop your older child off for some creative play. Sandie will begin the visit with story time or a trip around the gallery and then the art making will begin! This summer we will be on a Safari! You will squish pinch pots, play with dots of color, rough up some textures, and have a great, Sarafi-themed creative time. Get those brain cells firing! Ages 5-7.
Session 1 • 3 weeks • Friday • 1-2 pm • June 6-20 • $48 ($46) • Rm 220
Session 2 • 3 weeks • Friday • 1-2 pm • July 11-25 • $48 ($46) • Rm 220
FUNNER SUMMER ONE-DAY ART WORKSHOPS
Each workshop below is a one-day creativity class for kids, ages 7-12.
Painting – Learn how to paint with acrylics!
How do you mix the perfect purple? What brush works best where? Kids will learn all about this friendly medium while creating a painting to take home that day.
Thursday • June 19 • 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $35 • Rm 217
Quilting 101
Kids will learn how to use a sewing machine to piece together a quilt square. Then they’ll learn how to cut out, sew, sandwich and top stich – or quilt on top. Local experienced grandmas run the class.
Tuesday • July 1 • 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $35 • Rm 217
Trash to Treasure Jewelry
Kids will turn old junk jewelry into “gold”! Learn how to dismantle and reassemble old necklaces and parts with new fasteners to a completely new, unique piece. Learn all about the wonders of epoxy to turn nothing into something! If you have some old jewelry bring it, but we have plenty to share.
Thursday • July 17 • 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $35 • Rm 217
Painting – Learn how to watercolor paint
Kids will learn how to paint with watercolor – washes, glazes, and textures. They’ll complete a masterpiece on quality papers with quality paints and brushes for the best results.
Thursday • July 24 • 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $35 • Rm 217
SUMMER CAMPS for KIDS
EAT WITH YOUR EYES COOKING CAMP: SESSION I (YCE1)
Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Tie on an apron, roll up your sleeves, and start stirring. This camp teaches kids how to cook and covers the basics including setting a table and food presentation. We will dazzle the senses! If your child took this camp last year we have a whole new menu to explore with Chef Sandie!
Ages 7-12 • June 25-27 • 1-3:30pm • $97 ($78) • Additional siblings $55
REGISTER
EAT WITH YOUR EYES COOKING CAMP: SESSION II (YCE2)
Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Ages 7-12 • July 29-31 • 1-3:30pm •
$97 ($78) • Additional siblings $55
REGISTER
WRITERS' CRAMP CAMP FOR TEENS (YCL)
Instructor: Roel Garcia and Peg McNichol
This camp is for teens to explore their creative side. Work on creative pieces, like short stories or poems, or simply delve into the world of journaling. Express yourself with your writing and share your ideas. Join us in a laid-back setting where creativity is welcomed and encouraged.
Ages 14-18 • June 18-20 • 1-3:30pm • $60 ($48)
REGISTER
DAPPLE, DOT, AND SCUMBLE: PAINTING AND DRAWING FINE ART CAMP (YCFA)
Instructor: Derek Johnson
Kids in this camp concentrate on sketching and drawing in anticipation of getting out the paint. We work on panel and canvas learning numerous painting techniques all week. We will be taking a walking field trip for some fun outdoor work too.
Ages 9-13 • July 8 -11 • 1-4pm • $97 ($78) • Additional siblings $55
REGISTER
ONE-DAY COMIC WORKSHOP INTENSIVE (YCWD)
Instructor: Wade Gugino
Spend the morning making funnies! Learn how to set up a comic strip and fill it. Professional Illustrator Wade will give tips on how to make characters come alive and talk to each other. We'll finish the day with a complete comic strip using your own characters and help ink in an oversized strip together! This course is about the most comprehensive three hours of cartooning you could get anywhere.
Ages 8-13 • Tuesday • July 22 • 9am-12pm • $35 ($28) • Additional siblings $20
REGISTER
HOPE CAMP I (YCH)
Instructors: Hope College Professors & Art Education Majors
Hope camps are unique because kids get a chance to touch on all the fine art bases: dance, performance, music, visual arts. We bring in Hope professors who lead Hope Art Education Majors in designing the camps programs.
Ages 6-9 and 10-14 • August 5-8 • 1-4pm • $87 ($70) • Sibling discount: $10 off each additional child
REGISTER
HOPE CAMP II (YCH2)
Instructors: Hope College Professors & Art Education Majors
More celebrating! Kids can take both weeks or just one for the fun of it!
Ages 6-9 and 10-14 • August 12-15 • 1-4pm • $87 ($70) • Sibling discount: $10 off each additional child
REGISTER
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS FINE ARTS CAMP (YCC)
In this camp kids will work in 3-Dimnesions using ceramics and touching on pop art with other sculptural materials. What results from this week will become a family heirloom! Space is limited in this camp so sign up soon.
Ages 9-13 • August 19-22 • 1-4pm • $97 ($78) • Additional siblings $55
REGISTER
member prices in parentheses
Register online, stop by at 150 East 8th Street in Downtown Holland, or call 616.396.3278.
Our hours are Monday through Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-5pm, & Sat 10am-3pm.
Please read Class Policies when registering.
KIDS’ CLAYTIME (YCL)
Instructor: Derek Johnson
Make a lump of clay come alive! Your kids will create useful pots and sculptural masterpieces that will last a lifetime. Nothing like getting creative in the mud! Derek will show the kids how to wheel throw, hand build, texturize, and glaze. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, and firing are included. Additional clay is available to purchase: $25 for 25 lbs.
This class is limited to people 8 to 11 years old.
6 weeks • Wednesday • 10-12 pm • June 25 to July 30 • $90 ($72) • Rooms 214
MINI MONETS - Creative Parent and Child Fun Ages 2-5
Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Bring your little one in for some creative play. Mom, Dad, or Grandparents will stay and create with us! Sandie will begin the visit with story time or a trip around the gallery and then the art making will begin! You will squish pinch pots, play with dots of color, rough up some textures, and have a great creative time. Get those brain cells firing for both of you! Ages 2-5.
Session 1 • 3 weeks • Friday • 10-11am • June 6-20 • $48 ($38) • Rm 220
Session 2 • 3 weeks • Friday • 10-11am • July 11-25 • $48 ($38) • Rm 220
MINI MIROS – Creative Fun Ages 5-7
Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Drop your older child off for some creative play. Sandie will begin the visit with story time or a trip around the gallery and then the art making will begin! This summer we will be on a Safari! You will squish pinch pots, play with dots of color, rough up some textures, and have a great, Sarafi-themed creative time. Get those brain cells firing! Ages 5-7.
Session 1 • 3 weeks • Friday • 1-2 pm • June 6-20 • $48 ($46) • Rm 220
Session 2 • 3 weeks • Friday • 1-2 pm • July 11-25 • $48 ($46) • Rm 220
FUNNER SUMMER ONE-DAY ART WORKSHOPS
Each workshop below is a one-day creativity class for kids, ages 7-12.
Painting – Learn how to paint with acrylics!
How do you mix the perfect purple? What brush works best where? Kids will learn all about this friendly medium while creating a painting to take home that day.
Thursday • June 19 • 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $35 • Rm 217
Quilting 101
Kids will learn how to use a sewing machine to piece together a quilt square. Then they’ll learn how to cut out, sew, sandwich and top stich – or quilt on top. Local experienced grandmas run the class.
Tuesday • July 1 • 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $35 • Rm 217
Trash to Treasure Jewelry
Kids will turn old junk jewelry into “gold”! Learn how to dismantle and reassemble old necklaces and parts with new fasteners to a completely new, unique piece. Learn all about the wonders of epoxy to turn nothing into something! If you have some old jewelry bring it, but we have plenty to share.
Thursday • July 17 • 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $35 • Rm 217
Painting – Learn how to watercolor paint
Kids will learn how to paint with watercolor – washes, glazes, and textures. They’ll complete a masterpiece on quality papers with quality paints and brushes for the best results.
Thursday • July 24 • 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $35 • Rm 217
SUMMER CAMPS for KIDS
EAT WITH YOUR EYES COOKING CAMP: SESSION I (YCE1)
Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Tie on an apron, roll up your sleeves, and start stirring. This camp teaches kids how to cook and covers the basics including setting a table and food presentation. We will dazzle the senses! If your child took this camp last year we have a whole new menu to explore with Chef Sandie!
Ages 7-12 • June 25-27 • 1-3:30pm • $97 ($78) • Additional siblings $55
REGISTER
EAT WITH YOUR EYES COOKING CAMP: SESSION II (YCE2)
Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Ages 7-12 • July 29-31 • 1-3:30pm •
$97 ($78) • Additional siblings $55
REGISTER
WRITERS' CRAMP CAMP FOR TEENS (YCL)
Instructor: Roel Garcia and Peg McNichol
This camp is for teens to explore their creative side. Work on creative pieces, like short stories or poems, or simply delve into the world of journaling. Express yourself with your writing and share your ideas. Join us in a laid-back setting where creativity is welcomed and encouraged.
Ages 14-18 • June 18-20 • 1-3:30pm • $60 ($48)
REGISTER
DAPPLE, DOT, AND SCUMBLE: PAINTING AND DRAWING FINE ART CAMP (YCFA)
Instructor: Derek Johnson
Kids in this camp concentrate on sketching and drawing in anticipation of getting out the paint. We work on panel and canvas learning numerous painting techniques all week. We will be taking a walking field trip for some fun outdoor work too.
Ages 9-13 • July 8 -11 • 1-4pm • $97 ($78) • Additional siblings $55
REGISTER
ONE-DAY COMIC WORKSHOP INTENSIVE (YCWD)
Instructor: Wade Gugino
Spend the morning making funnies! Learn how to set up a comic strip and fill it. Professional Illustrator Wade will give tips on how to make characters come alive and talk to each other. We'll finish the day with a complete comic strip using your own characters and help ink in an oversized strip together! This course is about the most comprehensive three hours of cartooning you could get anywhere.
Ages 8-13 • Tuesday • July 22 • 9am-12pm • $35 ($28) • Additional siblings $20
REGISTER
HOPE CAMP I (YCH)
Instructors: Hope College Professors & Art Education Majors
Hope camps are unique because kids get a chance to touch on all the fine art bases: dance, performance, music, visual arts. We bring in Hope professors who lead Hope Art Education Majors in designing the camps programs.
Ages 6-9 and 10-14 • August 5-8 • 1-4pm • $87 ($70) • Sibling discount: $10 off each additional child
REGISTER
HOPE CAMP II (YCH2)
Instructors: Hope College Professors & Art Education Majors
More celebrating! Kids can take both weeks or just one for the fun of it!
Ages 6-9 and 10-14 • August 12-15 • 1-4pm • $87 ($70) • Sibling discount: $10 off each additional child
REGISTER
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS FINE ARTS CAMP (YCC)
In this camp kids will work in 3-Dimnesions using ceramics and touching on pop art with other sculptural materials. What results from this week will become a family heirloom! Space is limited in this camp so sign up soon.
Ages 9-13 • August 19-22 • 1-4pm • $97 ($78) • Additional siblings $55
REGISTER