After School Classes
Register online, stop by at 150 East 8th Street in Downtown Holland, or call 616.396.3278. Please read Class Policies when registering. Member prices are in parentheses.
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PAINTING AND DRAWING FOR YOUNG CREATIVES
For kids in grades K-2 Instructor: Arts Council Creative Staffers Does your child have a craving for artmaking? We give young kids the opportunity to work under a tutor's guidance to express themselves in paint, pencil, charcoal and more. Students get guided lessons that are fun and different from what they do in school- with an emphasis on self expression! All supplies are included. Please make sure to bring a paint shirt or apron. Session 1 • 6 weeks • Mondays • January 14 - February 18 • 4:15 pm-5:15 pm • $70 for members $80 non-members • Siblings are $65 • REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Mondays • March 4-April 15 •(no class during Spring Break April 1)• 4:15 pm-5:15 pm • $70 for members $80 non-members • Siblings are $65 • REGISTER Session 3 • 6 weeks • Mondays • April 29- June 3 (no class May 6 & 27) • 4:15 pm-5:15 pm • $70 for members $80 non-members • Siblings are $65 • REGISTER CERAMICS FOR YOUNG CREATIVES For kids in grades 3-5 Instructor: Courtney Paff Kids learn pottery handbuilding techniques that include coiling, pinch pots, slab rolling, joining, carving and finishing and texturing. There will be a new project every week to practice techniques learned in class, but kids are also encouraged to bring their own ideas as well. The pottery wheel will be demonstrated, however the main focus of this particular class, will be hand building. Session 1 • 6 weeks • Mondays • January 14 - February 18 • 4:15 pm-6:15 pm • $110 for members $120 non-members • Siblings are $90 • REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Mondays •February 25-April 8 (No class 4/1 during spring break) 4:15 pm-6:15 pm • $110 for members $120 non-members • Siblings are $90 • REGISTER 
AFTER SCHOOL GUIDED ART EXPLORATORIUM
Instructor: Arts Council Creative Staffers For kids in grades 2-4 Kids in this after school semi open-studio program receive guided instruction in drawing, watercolor and acrylic painting along with sculpture and fiber exploration. Our talented instructors will be on hand to teach and inspire. All supplies are included. Please make sure to bring a paint shirt or apron. Session 1 • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • January 15- February 19 • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • February 26-April 9 (No class April 2) • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER Session 3 • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • April 16- May 28 (Off May 7) • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 •REGISTER |
THE CULTURE CLUB
Instructor: Arts Council Creative Staffers For kids in grades 3-5 Kids create artisan crafts based on lessons learned about lands far away. Various mediums and ideas will be explored from each country such as shibori dyeing and retablos. Our talented instructors will be on hand to teach, guide and inspire. All supplies are included. Please make sure to bring a paint shirt or apron. Session 1 AUSTRALIA • 6 weeks • Wednesdays • January 16-February 20 • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER Session 2 INDIA • 6 weeks • Wednesdays • March 6-April 17 (No class April 3) • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER Session 3 CHILE • 6 weeks • Wednesdays • May 1- June 12 (no class May 8) • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE (STEAM Education!)
Instructors: Arts Council Creative Staffers For kids in grades 2-4 No hardhats needed, just the desire to put things together to make other things! We use wire, concrete, plaster, hot glue, wood, metals and other odd ball materials to create both useful and maybe not so useful (but cool!) objects. Great for the future engineer or builder in your family. This class uses the the STEAM Education principles- and is great for boys and girl!. All supplies are included. Please make sure to bring a paint shirt or apron. Session 1 • 6 weeks • Thursdays • January 17-February 21 • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75• REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Thursdays • February 28-April 11 (no class April 4) • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER Session 3 • 6 weeks • Thursdays • April 18-May 30 (no class May 9) • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER AFTER SCHOOL ART STUDIO
Instructor: Arts Council Creative Staffers For kids in grades 5-8 Kids in open studio get to choose what they want to “major in” such as drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor, sculpture or printmaking. Our talented instructors will be on hand to teach, guide and inspire. Guest artists will drop in to demonstrate and talk about their work . All supplies are included. Please make sure to bring a paint shirt or apron. Session 1 • 6 weeks • Fridays • January 18-February 15 • 4:15 pm-6:15 pm • $90 for members $100 non-members • Siblings are $85 • REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Fridays • March 1-April 19 (no classes March 29 & 5 for spring break) • 4:15 pm-6:15 pm • $90 for members $100 non-members • Siblings are $85• REGISTER Session 3 • 6 weeks • Fridays • April 19-May 31 (no class May 10) • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75• REGISTER |
Spring Break Camp & More!
THE BIZARRE BIOLOGY BODY SPRING BREAK CAMP
Using the STEAM principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math kids learn about the human body. With an emphasis on art, kids will sculpt anatomically correct models of internal organs out of paper mache, wires and tubes complete with a sewn body bag to store them in! In the kitchen we will make jello brains as well as cookies...that look like poop (because everyone does). We use our phalanges to go on a walking field trip to a laboratory to look into microscopes. Finally, we make large paintings from images of of blood cells that look like abstract masterpieces!
Ages 8-12 • Four afternoons • Tuesday - Friday • April 2-5 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm • $105 ($95 member) $10 off sibling discount
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CREATIVE KIDS ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW Ages 8-16
Saturday April 27 • 10:00 am-4:00 pm
This is a great opportunity for the young entrepreneur to sell their handmade wares. Kids may rent a table for $10 to display and sell their items from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult supervision required for kids under 15. So craft, stitch, paint and make stuff to sell at our market. Please no food or school fundraising items. Limit 20 tables. Tables may be shared. Everyone manages their own money. Remember to pack bags, price your work or make signs, bring a calculator too!
Limit 20 tables. Popcorn and lemonade will be served and we will publicize this event. To sign up email Mary@hollandarts.org
KIDS STUFF SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Saturday April 27 • 10:00 am-6 pm
This is a marketplace for the sale of handmade items for children. We are looking for artisans who make homemade stuffed animals, hairbows, dolls, baby clothes and other kid-centric items.
Rent a table for $60. This show will be going on at the same time at the Creative Kids Arts and Crafts Show (where kids are the sellers). For more info email Mary@hollandrts,org
SPRING CLEANING DONATION DAYS
March 15th and 16th
Do you have art supplies to donate? This is the perfect time to drop them off. We need clean fabrics, yarns, easels, markers, brushes, wooden items, small frames, fun oddities, buttons, sewing things, paints, papers and canvases. With spring break camp around the corner we couldn’t be happier to take in your unused supplies.
Using the STEAM principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math kids learn about the human body. With an emphasis on art, kids will sculpt anatomically correct models of internal organs out of paper mache, wires and tubes complete with a sewn body bag to store them in! In the kitchen we will make jello brains as well as cookies...that look like poop (because everyone does). We use our phalanges to go on a walking field trip to a laboratory to look into microscopes. Finally, we make large paintings from images of of blood cells that look like abstract masterpieces!
Ages 8-12 • Four afternoons • Tuesday - Friday • April 2-5 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm • $105 ($95 member) $10 off sibling discount
REGISTER
CREATIVE KIDS ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW Ages 8-16
Saturday April 27 • 10:00 am-4:00 pm
This is a great opportunity for the young entrepreneur to sell their handmade wares. Kids may rent a table for $10 to display and sell their items from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult supervision required for kids under 15. So craft, stitch, paint and make stuff to sell at our market. Please no food or school fundraising items. Limit 20 tables. Tables may be shared. Everyone manages their own money. Remember to pack bags, price your work or make signs, bring a calculator too!
Limit 20 tables. Popcorn and lemonade will be served and we will publicize this event. To sign up email Mary@hollandarts.org
KIDS STUFF SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Saturday April 27 • 10:00 am-6 pm
This is a marketplace for the sale of handmade items for children. We are looking for artisans who make homemade stuffed animals, hairbows, dolls, baby clothes and other kid-centric items.
Rent a table for $60. This show will be going on at the same time at the Creative Kids Arts and Crafts Show (where kids are the sellers). For more info email Mary@hollandrts,org
SPRING CLEANING DONATION DAYS
March 15th and 16th
Do you have art supplies to donate? This is the perfect time to drop them off. We need clean fabrics, yarns, easels, markers, brushes, wooden items, small frames, fun oddities, buttons, sewing things, paints, papers and canvases. With spring break camp around the corner we couldn’t be happier to take in your unused supplies.
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Grand Rapids Ballet School at the Arts Council |
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Grand Rapids Ballet children’s classes meet at the Arts Council on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Grand Rapids Ballet School is excited to bring ballet classes to the Michigan lakeshore at Holland Area Arts Council in Holland, Michigan. Classes include Creative Dance for ages 3-4, Beginner Ballet ages 7-9, and Explorer Dance for Down syndrome.
All registration goes through the Grand Rapids Ballet. For more information and how to enroll, please visit grballet.com
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Photography by Mike Lozon.