YOUTH CLASSES
The Holland Arts Council is excited to offer a variety of classes for young artists. Our youth classes provide a fun and engaging environment for students to learn and grow their artistic abilities. Our experienced instructors will guide students through a range of techniques and mediums, from drawing and painting to sculpture and digital art. Sign up for a youth class today and unleash your child's artistic potential!
Creative Sewing Teen Summer Workshop: Scrap Happy – Upcycle Denim & Fashion Industry Scraps into Zero-Waste Products and Accessories
Ages 14-18
Denim is one of the most polluting fabrics in the fashion industry, but it is also one of the most durable, which makes it the perfect fabric to upcycle.
The Scrap Happy Summer Workshop will help you give old denim a new purpose. Design simple products from existing fabrics to create original and sustainable pieces, either by changing it completely or just a little bit.
Basic sewing skills desired but not a must. If you have a sewing machine, bring it to class.
If students want to upcycle a pair of jeans they must bring a pair to the first class.
Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri
June 12, 13, 14, & 16
4:00pm-6:00pm
Price: $135
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
7 Elements of Art
Instructor: Anya Boekestein
Ages 8-12 (older or younger siblings welcome to sign up)
Create art using different mediums and explore the 7 elements of art: color, line, shape, form, space, value and texture! This camp is geared towards kids ages 8-12. Anya will freshen up on the basics of the elements of art and provide projects to solidify what the 7 elements of art looks like in real life!
Tue-Fri
June 13-16
10:30-12:30
Price: $120
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Inventing Cityscapes and Kingdoms
Instructor: Elizabeth Kattie Page
Ages 11-14
In this camp, students will learn how to make their own world come to life! Learn about 2-point, depth (to make things look up-close or far away) and how to add elements like people, monsters, and trees to make your town look more realistic.
Tue-Fri
June 20-23
1:00pm-3:00pm
Price: $120
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Kids Wheel Camp 1
Instructor: Eileen Lamore
Ages 9-12
In this 4 day ceramics workshop, Eileen will teach the basics of wheel-throwing, decorating and painting a ceramic piece made with low fire clay. All materials included and no previous experience required. Students will experience assisted exploration of wheel throwing techniques, clay decoration, painting and preparing pieces to be fired.
Recommendation: Bring an apron or oversized shirt to protect clothing. Students should be able to finish between 2 and 4 pieces. These pieces will be fired after they are completely dry. Instructor will send an email when they are ready to be picked up.
Mon - Thur
June 26-29
2:00pm-4:15pm
Price: $130
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
3D Papercraft Camp
Instructor: Elizabeth Kattie Page
Ages 10-12
Make 3D cars, animals and figures all out of paper! Learn how to assemble a variety of models using Canon’s Creative Park templates.
Tue-Fri
June 27-30
1:00pm-3:00pm
Price: $120
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Kids Wheel Camp 2
Instructor: Eileen Lamore
Ages 9-12
In this 4 day ceramics workshop, Eileen will teach the basics of wheel-throwing, decorating and painting a ceramic piece made with low fire clay. All materials included and no previous experience required. Students will experience assisted exploration of wheel throwing techniques, clay decoration, painting and preparing pieces to be fired.
Recommendation: Bring an apron or oversized shirt to protect clothing. Students should be able to finish between 2 and 4 pieces. These pieces will be fired after they are completely dry. Instructor will send an email when they are ready to be picked up.
Mon - Thu
July 10-July 13
2:00pm-4:15pm
Price: $130
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Monster Mash-Up Camp
Instructor: Elizabeth Kattie Page
Ages 6-9
Become Dr. Frankenstein and create a variety of monsters in this class! Learn to draw claws, scales, teeth, wings, and anything else you can imagine your monster to have! Experiment with different combinations and techniques to create the ultimate monster!
Tue-Fri
July 11-14
1:00pm-3:00pm
Price: $120
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Teen Wheel Camp 3
Instructor: John Diaz
Ages 13-19
In this 3 day ceramics workshop, John will teach the basics of wheel-throwing, decorating and painting a ceramic piece made with low fire clay. All materials included. Students will experience assisted exploration of wheel throwing techniques, clay decoration, painting and preparing pieces to be fired. Recommendation: Bring an apron or oversized shirt to protect clothing. Students should be able to finish between 2 and 4 pieces. These pieces will be fired after they are completely dry, approx. 3 weeks. Instructor will send an email when they are ready to be picked up. *No experience
required.
Mon - Wed
July 17-July 19
2:00pm-5:15pm
Price: $140
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Deep Sea Artists Camp
Instructor: Elizabeth Kattie Page
Ages 6-9
Become a deep sea artist and learn how to draw some of the fantastic creatures that live within the ocean! Collect enough drawings to get your Deep Sea Artist Certificate!
Tue-Fri
July 18-21
1:00pm-3:00pm
Price: $120
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Abstraction with Acrylics
Instructor: Elizabeth Kattie Page
Ages 13-17
Looking to dive into the world of abstraction? This beginner level course will teach you the basics of composition, color coordination, and depth to create amazing abstract work. This multi-week course will challenge your artistic skills while introducing you to artist critiques and guided projects.
Thursdays
Aug 3-24
5:00pm-7:00pm
Price: $120
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Recycled Materials: Textured Process Art
Instructor: Liz DeBacker
Ages 4-6
Calling all curious minds and busy hands! Preschool enrichment teacher, Liz DeBacker will demonstrate how natural materials can be used to create collages, paintings, and printing projects. Students will explore different art mediums throughout the week. Please dress for a mess!
• Tue - Fri
• July 25 - 28
• 10:30am - 12:30pm
• $120
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.
Kids Hand Build Camp
Instructor: Gemma Fletcher
Ages 8-12
Come and spend 3 days learning handbuilding techniques in our ceramics studio. We will make Toby Jugs which will be a portrait of yourself or someone you love. The jugs will also allow room to express interest and hobbies. Toby jugs are traditional in England. The first two days will be spent building and decorating the jugs and the third day painting them. They will be fired and ready to be picked up in approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
3 Days
Mon-Wed
June 19-June 21
2:00pm-4:00pm
Price: $130
Please call (616) 396-3278 to register.