Classes & Programs

Kids

Our children will become the next generation of artists in our time. And, all learning is enhanced by arts experiences. The "arts brain" and creativity are stimulated in fun and exciting clases at the Decatur Area Arts Council. Classes are taught by talented, caring instructors who help your child grow. Give your child the life changing gift of arts experience by enrolling them in an art class at the Madden Arts Center.

Knit Nite

January 5th, 2010 - December 20th, 2011

Bring your own knitting projects. Share with others...and learn from each other.

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Fee: Free Nonmember: $3 per visit

Types: Adults, Kids, 7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade, Classroom

Art Detectives

October 2nd - November 13th, 2010

Uncover the hidden secrets

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Fee: $35 Nonmember: $40

Types: Kids, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Pop with Perspective

October 2nd - November 13th, 2010

Pop Your Art Off The Page

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Fee: $35 Nonmember: $40

Types: Kids, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Bite-sized Art

October 2nd, 2010

Join us for no-bake, edible art

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Fee: $15 Nonmember: $20

Types: Kids, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade

Fun with Polymer Clay

October 9th, 2010

Learn the basics of working with polymer clay.

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Fee: $20 Nonmember: $25

Types: Kids, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade, Ceramics

Skelton Mug

October 9th, 2010

Get ready for Halloween!

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Fee: $20 Nonmember: $25

Types: Kids, K, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Treasure Box

October 14th, 2010

The process of rolling paper for decorative design is called quilling. Instructor Kelly Naschert will show students how to attach quilled pieces to a box for decoration, texture, and relief. Fill with treasures or give as a special gift. 

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Fee: $20 Nonmember: $25

Types: Kids, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Turkey Time

October 23rd, 2010

Make a Thanksgiving decoration that will last for years!

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Fee: $20 Nonmember: $25

Types: Kids, K, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Wearable Art

October 28th, 2010

Personalize your own piece of wearable art with instructor Kelly Naschert using the letter of your first name. Create a design, draw it on a pre-cut shape, and apply mixed media.

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Fee: $20 Nonmember: $25

Types: Kids, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Kids & Sculpture

November 6th, 2010

Learn about the inventor of the "mobile" and "stable", Alexander Calder.  Instructor Peter Smith Phillips will helpl students creaye their own kinetic sculpture using mixed media

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Fee: $30 Nonmember: $35

Types: Kids, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

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