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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
Fee: $30 Nonmember: $35
Types: Kids, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade
