The following programs will be held at the Arts Center. Class sizes are limited, so early registration is encouraged. A non-refundable fee of 30% must be paid in advance to reserve a seat. To begin the enrollment process, please call 843-887-3157 and leave your name, phone number, and the names of the classes you want to take.
We asked kids what they wanted, and this is it! A sleepover where you play with clay! On Sunday, October 23, from 1-3 p.m., Georgette Sanders will meet with students to help them make clay animals, bowls, or whatever else they want to create. On Friday, November 11, the group will glaze their work, cook hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire, listen to stories, and spend the night at the Arts Center. Students must be at least four years old and should bring sleeping gear and washable clothing. Fee: $45 for 2011 members and $60 for non-members. Food and supplies are included in the class fee.
Learn the basics of stained glass and make your own small masterpiece. This class, taught by Olga Maria Caballero, begins on Thursday, October 20 and will meet every Thursday night through December 1,
Stained Glass Jellyfish
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Students will learn to cut and grind glass, apply copper foil and patinas, and use a soldering iron. No experience is necessary. Ages 16 and up; space is limited to five students. Fees include most materials; $125 members; $150 non-members.
Learn hand building and wheel techniques from Georgette Sanders. Students will refine their throwing skills and progress to making larger, more complex forms using tools, slabs, coils, and the wheel, with special attention to trimming and glazing techniques. Class meets every Monday and Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29, and December 5. Class fees for 2011 members are $150, non-members $175. Tuition includes some glazes and firing, but students must purchase their own tools and clay. The Arts Center will order these supplies, so students need to register at least two weeks before class begins.
Shirley Wrixon offers piano lessons at the Arts Center to students from the second grade up. Students should expect to practice every day, but anyone who does not have access to a piano or keyboard at home is welcome to schedule practice times at the Arts Center. Each student receives a weekly 30-minute lesson for $17. Call 887-3157 to register.
Come join the fun with Cindy Bunce for a full week of mad science, music, art, and movement for children age 3 and up. Campers will begin each day with stretching and strength building exercises and go on to explore creative movement activities like gymnastics, karate, line dancing, and “ice skating.” They will learn to clap and drum to the beat, use shakers to create rhythm, memorize lyrics, sing songs, compose music, and explore how various instruments work together. After a mid-morning snack, children will do a science experiment. (Caution, could get messy!!) This camp meets from 9 to 11:30 daily from July 5-8 (note date change from June 6- 10) at the Arts Center, with drop-off from 8:45 to 9 a.m. and pick-up from 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. Students should wear tennis shoes and play clothes (no dresses). Participants must be potty-trained. Camp fees: $150 members; $175 non-members.
Mad Science, etc. 2011 Member$ 150
Mad Science, etc. Non- Member $175
During his 29 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives, Alex Harvin was a dedicated supporter of funding for the arts until his untimely death in 2006. As an act of love and bravery, his wife Cathy filled his House seat not only to honor Alex’s legacy, but to create one of her own, with the same dedication and passion for serving the arts and the citizens of South Carolina. Cathy’s stamina following Alex’s death and throughout her own illness is an inspiration to us all. In honor of Alex and Cathy, we have established a scholarship/internship fund to give students the opportunity to take classes and workshops at a substantial discount. To contribute to this fund, please make checks payable to the McClellanville Arts Council and label them “Alex and Cathy Harvin Memorial Fund.” To apply for a reduced fee for any class, please call us and ask for an application.
Georgette Sanders will teach hand-building techniques for children from 4 ½ to 12 years old and wheel techniques for teens 13 and older. Clay sessions will be held Tuesday, June 14, Wednesday, June 15, and Thursday, June 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., for kids, and for teens from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Glazing sessions will be held Tuesday, June 28, Wednesday, June 29, and Thursday, June 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for kids, and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for teens. Teens will work on the potter’s wheel, while younger students will form sculptural and functional objects like animals and masks, and each participant will take home four or five pieces of glazed pottery. Class fees include all materials, daily snacks, and kiln firings; members $75 and non-members $90.
Pottery for Kids 2011 Member 75
Pottery for Kids Non- Member $90
Pottery for Teens 2011 Member $75
Pottery for Teens Non- Member $90
Kids have the largest imaginations of all, and creative imagination makes for great drama! In this week of fun, kids will play improvisation and theater games while learning to work with one another in a collaborative way unique to the theater. First session, June 13-17, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Second session July 18-22, from 2-5 p.m. Students may sign up for one or both sessions. Ages 5-12; no experience is needed. Class fee: members $65 and $80 non-members. This class will be held in the New Wappetaw Presbyterian Church stage area.
Drama Camp 2011 Member $65
Drama Camp Non- Member $80
Jessica McClellan will lead a collaborative Community Theatre Workshop for everyone ages twelve and up. Activities will include warm-ups, improv, and theatre games, and participants will develop a final production. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m., June 9 to July 14 (Performances Thursday, July 14 and Friday, July 15.) Class fee: $100 for members, $125 non-members. No previous experience is needed. This workshop will meet at the New Wappetaw Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.
Community Theatre 2011 Member $100
Community Theartre Non- Member $125
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba is an addictive Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps. Certified instructor Heather McGrew will lead this class every Monday and Wednesday, beginning June 20 & 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in our gallery. Students should wear old sneakers, and bring a towel and water. Class fees: members $50 for 10 lessons; non-members $65.00.
Zumba Fitness 2011 Member $50
Zumba Fitness Non- Member $65
