Children’s Classes
Children’s Art Classes
We have a variety of monthly after school classes and Saturday workshops for children.
Click here to download a pdf version of the PCAC Children’s Spring Schedule 2012
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February Workshops
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February- Kids Art Night Out
Activities: Valentine’s Day Themed Art!
Open to Ages 4 & up (Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
Kids’ Art Night Out provides parents an opportunity to have a night out on the town or enjoy a quiet evening in while their children enjoy a fun night out at the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge!
Kids will enjoy a pizza dinner and a variety of art activities! Art activities for this session will include making valentine themed art to give to loved ones on Valentine’s Day! We will end the night with a movie on the big screen and popcorn! Kids are encouraged to wear comfy clothes, bring a blanket or sleeping bag, and a pillow for movie time. Please note: The movie shown will be announced two weeks prior to the event. All films shown are PG or G rating. Space is limited! Max 30 participants. Sign up early! Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs.
Kids’ Art Night Out Fees:
$30 for first child, $15 for siblings – members
$45 for first child, $30 for siblings – non-members
Friday, February 10, 2012 Reg. Code: KANO-12
5:30pm – 9:30pm
This workshop is Closed.
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I am the Lorax, I speak for the Trees! –February Workshop
Children’s Saturday Workshop Series
Open to Ages 4 & up – Younger Children may attend if accompanied by an adult (Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
February is the month of love! Through this workshop, children will explore their love of nature and they will let their art speak for the trees! Projects will highlight eco -friendly ways to create wonderful works of art including awesome projects that can be done at home in the future. During the workshop, there will also be a reading of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.” Pre-registration is required. Space is limited!
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited!
Saturday Workshop Cost:
$20 for first child, $15 for siblings – members
$40 for first child, $30 for siblings – non-members
Saturday, February 24, 2012
10am until 12noon (2 hours) Reg. Code: SWS-14
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March Weekly Classes
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March Mini Masters’ Weekly Classes
(Ages 3 to 5 – see class listing for specifics)
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Young Artist Exploration
Wednesdays 1pm until 4pm (3 classes)
(Open to Ages 3 and Up -This is a drop off class. Adults are not required to stay. Children must be potty-trained.)
Young Artist Exploration is a class that meets once a week for three hours. The class teaches creativity, problem solving, team building, and critical thinking through the arts. Children will be exposed to a variety of artistic endeavors including ceramics, sculpture, painting, and drawing. Our mission is to promote higher learning through exposure and understanding of the arts. With small class numbers and state-of-the-art equipment our goal is to enhance your child’s outlook on learning while having a great time!
Participants are given a snack midway through each session. Snacks are provided unless children have food allergies or special dietary requirements. Limited Space Available [min 6, max 12]
Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Class Dates: Mar. 14, Mar. 21, Mar. 28 Reg. Code: YCS-15
Cost: $ 57 for members, $97 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***There will be no classes the week of March 5-9. We will be closed for ECU’s Spring Break.
Register Online
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March Emerging Artist Weekly Classes
(Ages 5 and up – see class listing for specifics)
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The Finer Points of Art
Tuesdays 4:15pm until 5:45pm (3 classes)
Open to ages 5 & up (Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
This is a perfect class for the child that expresses interest in learning more about the arts. Participants will receive in depth instruction in the basics of art. A good deal of the course will enforce artistic fundamentals of drawing as well as the 7 elements of design. A large portion of the class focuses on drawing and painting.
[min 5, max 10]
Instructor: TBA
Class Dates: Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27 Reg. Code: FPA-15
Cost: $ 42 for members, $82 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***There will be no classes the week of March 5-9. We will be closed for ECU’s Spring Break.
Register Online
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Spring is Sprung
Wednesdays 4:15pm until 5:45pm (3 classes)
Open to ages 5 & up (Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
Just in time for the spring season! Children will complete a variety of clay projects that will include a spring theme as we prepare for the approach of the warmer season! Think flowerpots, windchimes, birdhouses, and more!
[min 5, max 10]
Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Class Dates: Mar. 14, Mar. 21, Mar. 28 Reg. Code: MIC-15
Cost: $ 42 for members, $82 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***There will be no classes the week of March 5-9. We will be closed for ECU’s Spring Break.
Register Online
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Ceramic Techniques & The Potter’s Wheel
Thursdays 4:00pm until 5:30pm (3 classes)
Open to ages 5 and up (Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
This great clay class will cover hand building, the potter’s wheel, coil construction, slab construction, pinch pots, and MORE! This class opens the world of clay to children! Participants will be introduced to a variety of ceramic techniques in this endlessly exciting class! They will get to do it all!!! [min 6, max 10]
Instructor: TBA
Class Dates: Mar. 15, Mar. 22, Mar. 29 Reg. Code: PT-15
Cost: $ 42 for members, $82 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***There will be no classes the week of March 5-9. We will be closed for ECU’s Spring Break.
Register Online
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Advanced Youth Weekly Classes
(Ages 10 and up – see class listing for specifics)
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Art Adventures
Tuesdays 4:15 until 5:45pm (3 classes)
Open to ages 10 and up (or by special permission)
A class perfect for tweens! Older children and youth will enjoy this fast pace multifaceted class. Students will get the chance to experiment with a variety of media and complete new projects each class period. Heavy emphasis is given to drawing and painting projects. [min 6, max 10] Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Class Dates: Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27 Code: AA-15
Cost: $ 42 for members, $82 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***There will be no classes the week of March 5-9. We will be closed for ECU’s Spring Break.
Register Online
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Intro to Potter’s Wheel – For Teens!
Fridays 6:00 – 8:30pm (4 classes)
This is a perfect class for teenagers (ages 12-18) interested in learning and perfecting throwing on the potter’s wheel. Intro students will learn the basics of wheel throwing while intermediate and advanced students will work with the instructor on problem solving and refining their skills. [min 6, max 8]
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $ 50 for emerge members $90 for emerge non-members
Supply Fee – $20 per bag of clay- covers glazes & firing as well
Spring 2012 Session: Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 20
Reg. Code: TIPW – 19
*PLEASE NOTE: Skipping April 6 & April 13 due to Good Friday and PirateFest!!
***Some supplies included, please note supply fee for clay.
Register Online
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March Workshops
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Fly Like the Wind- Kite Making Workshop
Children’s Saturday Workshop Series
Open to Ages 4 & up – Younger Children may attend if accompanied by an adult (Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
Activity: Join us as we prepare for the windy month of March as we construct our very own kites and windsocks! We will make a plastic kite that can really fly, as well as a decorative windsock to take home.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited!
Saturday Workshop Cost:
$20 for first child, $15 for siblings – members
$40 for first child, $30 for siblings – non-members
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10am until 12noon (2 hours) Reg. Code: SWS-16
Register Online
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Ready. Set. Create! Spring Break Art Camp
April 9-13, 2012
What a wonderful way for your children to spend their week of spring break vacation! Participants will complete various artistic projects and endeavors including pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and much more!
Mini-Masters’ Camps (Ages 3-6): The young artist mini-masters’ program here at the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge caters to children ages 3 to 6. This is a drop off camp program. Camp activities introduce young children to all areas of art including pottery, painting, drawing, and more! We ask that all children enrolling in the program camps be potty trained.
Emerging Artist Camps (Ages 7 to 11): The kids’ emerging artist program at the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge offers children ages 7 to 11 the opportunity to experience the world of art through fun, interactive programs including activities such as painting, potter’s wheel, printmaking, photography, and much more!
Advanced Art Camps for Youth (Ages 11 & up) : The Youth Advanced Art Program at the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge is a great opportunity for “tweens” and teenagers to expand their knowledge and expertise in various areas of fine art. We pride ourselves on high quality, hands-on activities not capable in most schools such as metal design, potter’s wheel techniques, alternative photography, painting with advanced methods and materials, and more!
**Please note: When possible children are separated in classes by age. Typical breakdowns for spring break art camp are as follows: (3-4), (5-6), (7-11), and (11 & up). Please be aware that we require a minimum number of children per class. On days of low enrollment children may be grouped into classes differently, or in the same class, however, will always be separated into groups by age.
Full Day Camp – Full Week: Take both Morning & Afternoon Camps! Monday – Thursday (9AM-4PM) & Friday (9AM-12noon) *No afternoon camp on Friday. Cost: $175 for emerge members, $215 for non-members
Half-Day Camp – Full Week:
Mornings: Monday – Friday (9AM-12noon)
Single Day Camp Options: We offer all day single day options as well as half day options for one day. Online registration is not available for single day options. Please refer to our Spring Break Art Camp Booklet for more info or contact Cathy Brown, Office Manager, at 551-6947 or cathy@pittcountyarts.org.
Register Online
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April Weekly Classes
Mini Masters’ Weekly Classes
(Ages 3 to 5 – see class listing for specifics)
Young Artist Exploration
Wednesdays 1pm until 4pm (4 classes)
(Open to Ages 3 and Up -This is a drop off class. Adults are not required to stay. Children must be potty-trained.)
Young Artist Exploration is a class that meets once a week for three hours. The class teaches creativity, problem solving, team building, and critical thinking through the arts. Children will be exposed to a variety of artistic endeavors including ceramics, sculpture, painting, and drawing. Our mission is to promote higher learning through exposure and understanding of the arts. With small class numbers and state-of-the-art equipment our goal is to enhance your child’s outlook on learning while having a great time!
Participants are given a snack midway through each session. Snacks are provided unless children have food allergies or special dietary requirements. Limited Space Available [min 6, max 12]
Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Class Dates: Apr. 4, Apr. 18, Apr. 25, May 2 Reg. Code: YCS-16
Cost: $ 75 for members, $115 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***We will be skipping the Week of April 9-13 due to Spring Break. Please check out our Spring Break Art Camp Schedule!
Register Online
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Emerging Artist Weekly Classes
(Ages 5 and up – see class listing for specifics)
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The Finer Points of Art
Tuesdays 4:15pm until 5:45pm (4 classes)
(Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
This is a perfect class for the child that expresses interest in learning more about the arts. Participants will receive in depth instruction in the basics of art. A good deal of the course will enforce artistic fundamentals of drawing as well as the 7 elements of design. A large portion of the class focuses on drawing and painting. [min 5, max 10]
Instructor: TBA
Class Dates: Apr. 3, Apr. 17, Apr. 24, May 1 Reg. Code: FPA-16
Cost: $ 55 for members, $95 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***We will be skipping the Week of April 9-13 due to Spring Break. Please check out our Spring Break Art Camp Schedule!
Register Online
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Monet in Clay
Wednesdays 4:15pm until 5:45pm (4 classes)
(Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
Just in time for the spring season! Children will complete a variety of clay projects that will be influenced by Monet’s gardens, ponds, and painterly impressionist style! [min 5, max 10]
Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Class Dates: Apr. 4, Apr. 18, Apr. 25, May 2 Reg. Code: MIC-16
Cost: $ 55 for members, $95 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***We will be skipping the Week of April 9-13 due to Spring Break. Please check out our Spring Break Art Camp Schedule!
Register Online
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Ceramic Techniques & The Potter’s Wheel
Thursdays 4:00pm until 5:30pm (4 classes)
Open to Ages 5 and up (Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
This great clay class will cover hand building, the potter’s wheel, coil construction, slab construction, pinch pots, and MORE! This class opens the world of clay to children! Participants will be introduced to a variety of ceramic techniques in this endlessly exciting class! They will get to do it all!!! [min 6, max 10] ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $ 55 for emerge members, $95 for emerge non-members.
Class Dates: Apr. 5, Apr. 19, Apr. 26, May 3 Reg. Code: PT-16
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***We will be skipping the Week of April 9-13 due to Spring Break. Please check out our Spring Break Art Camp Schedule!
Register Online
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April Advanced Youth Weekly Classes
(Ages 10 and up – see class listing for specifics)
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Art Adventures
Tuesdays 4:15 until 5:45pm (4 classes)
Open to ages 10 and up (or by special permission)
A class perfect for tweens! Older children and youth will enjoy this fast pace multifaceted class. Students will get the chance to experiment with a variety of media and complete new projects each class period. Heavy emphasis is given to drawing and painting projects. [min 6, max 10] Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Cost: $ 55 for emerge members, $95 for emerge non-members.
Class Dates: Apr. 3, Apr. 17, Apr. 24, May 1 Reg. Code: AA-16
Cost: $ 55 for members, $95 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
***We will be skipping the Week of April 9-13 due to Spring Break. Please check out our Spring Break Art Camp Schedule!
Register Online
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May Weekly Classes
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Mini Master’s Weekly Classes
(Ages 3 to 5 – see class listing for specifics)
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Young Artist Exploration
Wednesdays 1pm until 4pm (4 classes)
(Open to Ages 3 and Up -This is a drop off class. Adults are not required to stay. Children must be potty-trained.)
Young Artist Exploration is a class that meets once a week for three hours. The class teaches creativity, problem solving, team building, and critical thinking through the arts. Children will be exposed to a variety of artistic endeavors including ceramics, sculpture, painting, and drawing. Our mission is to promote higher learning through exposure and understanding of the arts. With small class numbers and state-of-the-art equipment our goal is to enhance your child’s outlook on learning while having a great time!
Participants are given a snack midway through each session. Snacks are provided unless children have food allergies or special dietary requirements. Limited Space Available [min 6, max 12]
Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Class Dates: May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 Reg. Code: YCS-17
Cost: $ 75 for members, $115 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
Register Online
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Emerging Artist Weekly Classes
(Ages 5 and up – see class listing for specifics)
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The Finer Points of Art
Tuesdays 4:15pm until 5:45pm (4 classes)
(Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
This is a perfect class for the child that expresses interest in learning more about the arts. Participants will receive in depth instruction in the basics of art. A good deal of the course will enforce artistic fundamentals of drawing as well as the 7 elements of design. A large portion of the class focuses on drawing and painting. [min 5, max 10]
Instructor: TBA
Class Dates: May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29 Reg. Code: FPA-17
Cost: $ 55 for members, $95 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
Register Online
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The Feeling of Spring!
Wednesdays 4:15pm until 5:45pm (4 classes)
(Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
Children will be exposed to a variety of mediums including clay, paint, drawing, printmaking and more! Participants will look spring’s colorful nature for their inspiration. This class will explore in depth, texture- one of the seven elements of design in both 2D and 3D creations. [min 5, max 10]
Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Class Dates: May 9, May 16, Apr. 24, May 30 Reg. Code: MIC-17
Cost: $ 55 for members, $95 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
Register Online
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Ceramic Techniques & The Potter’s Wheel
Thursdays 4:00pm until 5:30pm (4 classes)
Open to Ages 5 and up (Children will be grouped by age and taught at a skill and pace level sufficient for their needs)
This great clay class will cover hand building, the potter’s wheel, coil construction, slab construction, pinch pots, and MORE! This class opens the world of clay to children! Participants will be introduced to a variety of ceramic techniques in this endlessly exciting class! They will get to do it all!!! [min 6, max 10] ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $ 55 for emerge members, $95 for emerge non-members.
Class Dates: May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 Reg. Code: PT-17
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
Register Online
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May Advanced Youth Weekly Classes
(Ages 10 and up – see class listing for specifics)
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Art Adventures
Tuesdays 4:15 until 5:45pm (4 classes)
Open to ages 10 and up (or by special permission)
A class perfect for tweens! Older children and youth will enjoy this fast pace multifaceted class. Students will get the chance to experiment with a variety of media and complete new projects each class period. Heavy emphasis is given to drawing and painting projects. [min 6, max 10] Instructor: Gail Ritzer
Cost: $ 55 for emerge members, $95 for emerge non-members.
Class Dates: May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29 Reg. Code: AA-17
Cost: $ 55 for members, $95 for non-members
*ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED!
Register Online
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Intro to Potter’s Wheel – For Teens!
Fridays 6:00 – 8:30pm (4 classes)
This is a perfect class for teenagers (ages 12-18) interested in learning and perfecting throwing on the potter’s wheel. Intro students will learn the basics of wheel throwing while intermediate and advanced students will work with the instructor on problem solving and refining their skills. [min 6, max 8]
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $50 for emerge members $95 for emerge non-members
Supply Fee – $20 per bag of clay- covers glazes & firing as well
Spring 2012 Session 2: May 4 – May 25 Reg. Code: TIPW-20
***Some supplies included, please note supply fee for clay.
Register Online
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