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Ages 9-12
Let’s Build: Kaleidoscope
with Brittany Reif-Wenner

Let’s Build is a construction art series for those who love to challenge their imagination, learn about how things work, and love to think of different ways to use common materials, discards, and scrap materials to make art. This art series explores everything from future worlds to prehistoric worlds while teaching art skills and techniques. Art materials provided. We hope you can join us for a class or two or the entire 5-part series!
Create a complex world of color and design using the simple tube, and other materials as you work with artist Brittany Reif-Wenner to build a kaleidoscope. Add a lens, some sparkly and colorful scraps and watch the magical patterns unfold.
All materials provided. All class instruction will be on Zoom. You will be provided with a link after registration. Registration deadline: January 21.
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Ages: 9-12 years
Let’s Build: Junkosaurus
with Brittany Reif-Wenner

Let’s Build is a construction art series for those who love to challenge their imagination, learn about how things work, and love to think of different ways to use common materials, discards, and scrap materials to make art. This art series explores everything from future worlds to prehistoric worlds while teaching art skills and techniques. Art materials provided. We hope you can join us for a class or two or the entire 5-part series!
There is a new dinosaur on the scene—the Junkosaurus-whose fossilized bones have been found in landfills around the world! Work with artist Brittany Reif-Wenner to create your own version of this reptile using a lot of imagination and junk.
All materials provided. All class instruction will be on Zoom. You will be provided with a link after registration. Registration deadline: January 29.
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Ages: 9-12 years
The Art Club: Magical Morphs in Art
with Karen Anderson

Art Club is a gathering place for young aspiring artists to socialize and learn art skills and handy tips working with a professional artist. During each class you explore a new skill and art form as you create art work guided by the artist. You receive an art kit filled with the art materials you need for each meeting.
Switch-o! Change-o! The magic of art comes alive in this fun-filled drawing and painting class! No wizardly knowledge or special spells needed. Just use your imagination and some of the drawing techniques you learn with artist Karen Anderson to morph your drawing of a horse into a unicorn and your drawing of a unicorn into a dragon! Make sure to show your family and friends your magical masterpieces.
All materials provided. All class instruction will be on Zoom. You will be provided with a link after registration. Registration deadline: Feb. 3.
3-session series
Dates: Wednesdays, February 10, 17, and 24, 2021
Time: 3:45-4:45 pm
Ages: 9-12 years
Let’s Build: The Secret of the Mummies
with Brittany Reif-Wenner

Let’s Build is a construction art series for those who love to challenge their imagination, learn about how things work, and love to think of different ways to use common materials, discards, and scrap materials to make art. This art series explores everything from future worlds to prehistoric worlds while teaching art skills and techniques. Art materials provided. We hope you can join us for a class or two or the entire 5-part series!
Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt. Work with artist Brittany Reif-Wenner to learn about mummification, hieroglyphics, and the sarcophagus. Then create your own mummy complete with sarcorphagus!
All materials provided. All class instruction will be on Zoom. You will be provided with a link after registration. Registration deadline: Feb. 4.
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Ages: 9-12 years
Alebrijes Marionette Puppets
with Gustavo Boada

You do not want to miss this awesome art series geared for youth and adult participation that combines puppetry and the folkart tradition of the Alejibries! The first Alebrijes are attributed to artist Pedro Linares Lopez of Mexico. When just a child Lopez crafted imaginary creatures made up of a combination of fantastical and real animals that he called Alebrijes. You work with master puppeteer and artist, Gustavo Boada to create your own Alebrijes. Then you learn how to turn your Alebrijes into a marionette puppet. This class is for your whole family!
All materials provided. All class instruction will be on Zoom. You will be provided with a link after registration. Registration deadline: Feb. 8.
3 session series
Dates: Monday, February 15, 22 and March 1, 2021
Time: 6:15-7:30 pm
Ages: Families (all ages)
Let’s Build: Minecraft
with Brittany Reif-Wenner

Let’s Build is a construction art series for those who love to challenge their imagination, learn about how things work, and love to think of different ways to use common materials, discards, and scrap materials to make art. This art series explores everything from future worlds to prehistoric worlds while teaching art skills and techniques. Art materials provided. We hope you can join us for a class or two or the entire 5-part series!
The mighty square, different shaped boxes, and other creative materials inspire this fun project with artist Brittany Reif-Wenner. Create your own block mask inspired by your favorite Minecraft character.
All materials provided. All class instruction will be on Zoom. You will be provided with a link after registration. Registration deadline: Feb. 11.
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Ages: 9-12 years