Waukee Area Arts Council

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through the fine arts.

Art on the Road...to Omaha

Join us for a Day Trip to explore Omaha!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Registration Deadline extended to Friday, May 18!

Lauritzen Gardens
Josyln Art Museum
Pioneer Courage and
Spirit of  Nebraska’s Wilderness  Sculpture Park
Tour of  Jun Kaneko’s Private Studio

We start at the beautiful Lauritzen Gardens, then off to the wonderful art collections at the Joslyn Art Museum and lunch. After enjoying the Pioneer Courage and Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness Sculpture Park we are in for a treat - a tour of Sculptor Jun Kaneko’s  Private Art Studio (not open to the general public). The day concludes with  dinner and back to Waukee.

Cost includes all transportation, admissions, lunch and dinner! $80 per person. The bus will depart from ArtsCentral, 405 Maple Street, Waukee. Brochures can be downloaded here, picked up at the Waukee Hardware or call for one to be mailed directly. 
Deadline for registration is Friday, May 18, 2012

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Art on the Road... to Omaha
Mummies to Dangos and More!
Saturday, June 2

Summer Art Classes - June 4-8

ART Discovery
Monday - Friday, June 4 - 8, 2012
Learn about a different artist each day and
 discover a variety of art techniques!

Kindergarten to 4th Grade
9:00 to 10:00 AM
or
12:30 to 1:30 PM

Monday: Pablo Picasso
K-4: Collage of "The Three Musicians"

Tuesday: Wassily Kandinsky
K-4: Painting in the style of Kandinsky, infusing color and lines together

Wednesday: Jackson Pollock
K-4: Splatter-style painting in the style of Jackson Pollock (make 2)

Thursday: Modern Popular Culture
K-4: Make Fandango Puppets as seen in the movie theater

Friday: Vincent Van Gogh
K-4: Using oil Pastels, Draw flowers in the style of Vincent Van Gogh

5th Grade to 8th Grade
10:30 to 11:30 AM
or
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Monday: Pablo Picasso
5-8: Collage of geometric Shapes to make a face in the style of Picasso

Tuesday: Wassily Kandinsky
5-8: Painting in the style of Kandinsky, infusing color and lines together

Wednesday: Jackson Pollock
5-8: Splatter-style painting in the style of Jackson Pollock (make 2)

Thursday: Modern Popular Culture
5-8: Papier-Mâché Angry Birds

Friday: Vincent Van Gogh
5-8: With oil pastels, re-create the texture of Van Gogh's "Starry night" in a unique landscape or cityscape.

Class Size: 5 -15 students each time session
Cost: $50 for the week (materials included)
Instructor: Jill Belgarde, Certified Art Teacher

All classes will be held at: ArtsCentral, 405 Maple Street in Waukee. Class fees include materials and supplies except where noted. Enclose payment with registration and mail to Waukee Area Arts Council, P.O. Box 790, Waukee, IA 50263. Registration deadline for all classes is May 21 Minimum class size must be met for class to be held. Your instructor will contact you at least one week before class begins to confirm. Registration forms and class details are located on the calendar page, or click here to download a pdf registration form.

* Waukee Area Arts Council members receive 10% discount on class fees.

Saturday Workshops

Songwriting 101 
Saturday, June 16th
9:00-11:00 am Professional singer and songwriter Bill Melton will take you through the basics of songwriting. Learn the tools, song structure and storytelling techniques in this workshop. The basics are the same for any style of music. If you have a song bring it along!
Class Size: 5 - 15
Cost: $15 per person
Instructor: Bill Melton

SWING Dance Classes
 Saturday, June 23rd
9:30 - 11:30 am
Learn the Shim Sham! As every dance has at least one very famous Line dance, Swing has the Shim Sham. It was danced frequently in the 30s & 40s and is still danced by all over the world today. Learn it from start to finish and add a few versatile dance steps to your dance vocabulary! Kids and whole families welcome.
Class Size: 6 - 16 each session
Cost: $15 per person, $25 per Couple
Instructor: Jill Belgarde, Dance Instructor

East Coast Swing
Saturday, June 23rd
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn East Coast Swing dance!  (partner dance/partner not required to participate). East Coast swing is a 6-count dance that can be intertwined with all types of dances, and it's the beginning of learning the fundamentals of swing. In this class you will learn a basic step, and inside turn, outside turn, and Texas Tommy! Ages 16 and older are welcome to participate!
Class Size: 6 - 16 each session
Cost: $15 per person, $25 per Couple
Instructor: Jill Belgarde, Dance Instructor

Theatre for the Family
Saturday Workshop
July 14

During this Saturday morning, children and family members will learn about the theatre through games, performance, and other theatre activities. Students from the week will take the lead and serve as tour guides through the world of theatre but everyone is welcome.
Grades: All
Time: 9-noon
Class Size: 5-?
Cost: $15 per person or $30 Family
Instructor: Allison Krois, Certified Teacher

Tuesdays on the Triangle

Sponsored by Stivers Ford Lincoln

A free concert will be presented every Tuesday in June
at Triangle Park in Downtown Waukee
6th and Ashworth Drive.
The performances begin at 7:00 pm and last approximately two hours.

June 5th
Bella Soul featuring Brandon and Tina Findlay
Variety - Jazz Vocals and Guitar

June 12th
Ortonville Circus
Bluegrass Band

June 19th
Matt Woods
Blues vocal and Guitar

June 26th the
Exit 113
50's, 60's, 70's Rock 'n' Roll

Rain Location for all performances - ArtsCentral,
405 Maple Street, Waukee

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Drama Camp - July 9-13

Creative Drama

Come and explore the world of theatre through creative drama play. Students will read a different book each day, and will then create and perform an original play.
Grades: PreK-2nd grades
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Class Size: 5-15
Cost: $85
Instructor: Allison Krois, Certified Teacher

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Have you ever wondered if the fairy tales we were told as children were possibly incorrect? What if these stories were told from a different point of view? During this week long class, students will take Jon Scieszka's The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, and will create an original play to be performed at the end of the week.
Grades: 3rd-7th grades
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Class Size: 5-15
Cost: $95

Instructor: Allison Krois, Certified Teacher

Teen Acting Studio

During this week long class, teen students will have the opportunity to explore theatre performance, through monologue and scene work in a teen theatre acting studio.
Grades: 8th-12th grades
Time: 5-8 pm
Class Size: 5-15
Cost: $95
Instructor: Allison Krois, Certified Teacher

Theatre for the Family
Saturday Workshop
July 14

During this Saturday morning, children and family members will learn about the theatre through games, performance, and other theatre activities. Students from the week will take the lead and serve as tour guides through the world of theatre but everyone is welcome.
Grades: All
Time: 9-noon
Class Size: 5-?
Cost: $15 per person or $30 Family
Instructor: Allison Krois, Certified Teacher

All classes will be held at: ArtsCentral, 405 Maple Street in Waukee. Class fees include materials and supplies except where noted. Enclose payment with registration and mail to Waukee Area Arts Council, P.O. Box 790, Waukee, IA 50263. Registration deadline for drama classes is Friday, June 22. Minimum class size must be met for class to be held. Your instructor will contact you at least one week before class begins to confirm. Registration forms and class details are located on the calendar page, or click here to download a pdf registration form.

* Waukee Area Arts Council members receive 10% discount on class fees.

Calendar

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