Kids' Classes and Camps
Kids Classes & Workshops Fall 2018 // GR Ballet School for Kids
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.
Classes and Workshops
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FALL 2018
Painting and Drawing For Young Creatives
For kids in grades K-2 Instructor- Jazz Sambrina 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 • September 10-October 15 • 4:15 pm-5:15 pm • $70 for members $80 non-members • Siblings are $65 • REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Mondays • October 29-December 3 • 4:15 pm-5:15 pm • $70 for members $80 non-members • Siblings are $65 • REGISTER After School Guided Art Exploratorium Instructor: Jazz Sambrina For kids in grades 3-5 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 • September 11-October 16 • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • October 30-December 4 (no class Nov. 20)• 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER The Culture Club Instructor: Jazz Sambrina 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 instructor Jazz 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 JAPAN • 6 weeks • Wednesdays • September 5-October 17 • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER Session 2 PERU • 6 weeks • Wednesdays • October 24-December 5 (no class Nov. 21)• 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER 
The Construction Zone
Instructor: Brandon Myers For kids in grades 6-9 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. All supplies are included. Please make sure to bring a paint shirt or apron. Session 1 • 6 weeks • Thursdays • September 6-October 11 • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Thursdays • October 25- November 29 (no class November 22) • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $95 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER After School Guided Open Art Studio Brandon Myers For kids in grades 9-12 Kids in open studio get to choose what they want to “major in” such as drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor, sculpture or printmaking. Our talented instructor Brandon 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 • September 7-October 12 • 4:15 pm-6:15 pm • $90 for members $100 non-members • Siblings are $85 • REGISTER Session 2 • 6 weeks • Fridays • October 26- December 14 (no class November 16 and 23) • 4:15 pm-6:15 pm • $90 for members $100 non-members • Siblings are $85 • REGISTER |
ONE DAY CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
Score, Tap, Fuse Art Glass Saturday Workshop Instructor: Gini Cooper Grades 6-8
Saturday October 13 • 10:00-3:00 pm • $90 for members $100 non-members • Siblings are $85 • REGISTER
Epoxy and Found Object Sculpture Workshop Instructor: Harminder Boparai Grades 3-6 Harminder teaches kids how to knead and form a special epoxy clay into anything that can be imagined! kids learn how to build a wire armature and build up forms with foil. Then the special clay is molded and shaped until it hardens solid and unbreakable. Kids can create birds, animals, reptiles, monsters, human shapes or super heroes - anything! A celebrated sculptor, Harminder Boparai is originally from India where he taught himself to make unusual sculptures infused with wonderful human lessons by using found objects. Later he later discovered epoxy and his work took on a new dimension. Saturday October 27 10:00 am-12:00 pm & Sunday the 28th • 12:00-2:00 pm • $80 for members $90 non-members • Siblings are $75 • REGISTER 
Pottery Wheel Workshops
Instructor: Mary Wolter Grades 4-5 Students will learn how to ball, center and pull ceramics on the wheel. Explore this fascinating medium with ceramicist Mary Wolter. Completed works will be fired to be picked up at a later date. Monday October 1 • 4:45-6:45 pm • $70 for members and $80 non-members siblings $65 • REGISTER Grades 6-8 Monday November 5 • 4:45-6:45 pm • $70 for members and $80 non-members siblings $65 • REGISTER 
Lil' Bakers No-Knead Bread Making Workshop
Instructor: Ken Freestone This baking class provides easy to understand instructions and a no knead process based on the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes recipes. Chef Ken Freestone will show kids how fun and easy it is to create something from scratch. OOH! and that smell. Kids will go home with an easy to follow recipe card and fresh loaf. Ages 10 and up • Session 1 • One Evening •Monday • November 5 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm • $65 members $75 non-members• REGISTER Make sure to drop into THE STUDIO Saturday and Sundays for creative artmaking. Our hours are Saturday 10am-3pm and Sunday 12-3 pm and open to the public. The Studio can be rented for private parties and events. Email helpdesk@hollandarts.org. |
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Grand Rapids Ballet School Classes at the Arts Council
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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. Contact Grand Rapids Ballet School at (616) 454-4771 ext. 17 or school@grballet.com to schedule a complimentary trial class. Fall semester begins September 11, 2017. All registration goes through Grand Rapids Ballet.
Creative Dance
Ages 3-5
Mondays, 4:15-5:00 pm
Grand Rapids Ballet School believes dance plays an important role in the healthy development of your child. In our 45-minute class, your child will learn musicality, coordination, classroom etiquette, and ballet vocabulary. It also provides an outlet for them to set a goal and learn the discipline it takes to achieve it. And, it’s a lot of fun, too! Dress code: Girls: Soft pink leotard, soft pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: Black ballet tights or black leggings, black ballet shoes, plain white fitted t-shirt.
Prices
Full Year, $380
Per Semester, $205
Per Month, $49
Register through the Grand Rapids Ballet website.
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Explorer Dance for Down Syndrome
Ages 5 and up
Date and Time TBA
Grand Rapids Ballet School is committed to supporting people with Down syndrome to live fulfilling and productive lives. This 45-minute class, designed for children five and older, focuses on using dance movements to increase muscle tone, coordination, and ability to interact in a group setting. The result is a supportive environment where students form strong, lasting friendships. Dress Code: Girls: Black leotard, black leggings, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: Black pants, black socks, black ballet shoes, and plain white t-shirt.
Prices
Full Year, $162
Per Semester, $90
Per Month, $22
Registration coming soon.
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Beginner Ballet
Ages 6-9
Mondays, 5:00-6:00 pm
Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Beginner Ballet class introduces students to the fundamental concepts of classical ballet, including movement and vocabulary, musicality, focus, and discipline. Dress Code: Girls: Lavender leotard, soft pink tights, and pink ballet shoes
Boys: Black ballet tights or black leggings, black ballet shoes, plain white fitted t-shirt.
Prices
Full Year, $435
Per Semester, $235
Per Month, $56
Register through the Grand Rapids Ballet website.
Ages 3-5
Mondays, 4:15-5:00 pm
Grand Rapids Ballet School believes dance plays an important role in the healthy development of your child. In our 45-minute class, your child will learn musicality, coordination, classroom etiquette, and ballet vocabulary. It also provides an outlet for them to set a goal and learn the discipline it takes to achieve it. And, it’s a lot of fun, too! Dress code: Girls: Soft pink leotard, soft pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: Black ballet tights or black leggings, black ballet shoes, plain white fitted t-shirt.
Prices
Full Year, $380
Per Semester, $205
Per Month, $49
Register through the Grand Rapids Ballet website.
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Explorer Dance for Down Syndrome
Ages 5 and up
Date and Time TBA
Grand Rapids Ballet School is committed to supporting people with Down syndrome to live fulfilling and productive lives. This 45-minute class, designed for children five and older, focuses on using dance movements to increase muscle tone, coordination, and ability to interact in a group setting. The result is a supportive environment where students form strong, lasting friendships. Dress Code: Girls: Black leotard, black leggings, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: Black pants, black socks, black ballet shoes, and plain white t-shirt.
Prices
Full Year, $162
Per Semester, $90
Per Month, $22
Registration coming soon.
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Beginner Ballet
Ages 6-9
Mondays, 5:00-6:00 pm
Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Beginner Ballet class introduces students to the fundamental concepts of classical ballet, including movement and vocabulary, musicality, focus, and discipline. Dress Code: Girls: Lavender leotard, soft pink tights, and pink ballet shoes
Boys: Black ballet tights or black leggings, black ballet shoes, plain white fitted t-shirt.
Prices
Full Year, $435
Per Semester, $235
Per Month, $56
Register through the Grand Rapids Ballet website.
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Photography by Mike Lozon.