St. JOSEPH MI., DECEMBER 13, 2021 — Learn a new art form, enhance your resiliency skills, or create a date night with an art class at Krasl Art Center. KAC, located at 707 Lake Boulevard in St. Joseph, features seven indoor studios designed for drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, and woodworking/sculpture. Classes are available for students ages 5 and up. Winter 2022 classes begin January 24 and run through mid-March (Mid April for youth classes). Registration is open through January 17*. Sign up early before all spots are filled!
Because every student has individual needs, interests, skills, and learning styles, programs are designed to be adaptable and responsive to situations and provide opportunities for self-expression and storytelling. Students are encouraged to explore new ideas and develop their personal style.
*All courses are in-person with limited studio capacity. Enrolled students will receive COVID policy updates before the session begins. Krasl Art Center will follow current health guidelines in January — masks are currently required in KAC studios for all participants. KAC has a vaccination policy in place for all staff and facility, available at krasl.org/visit/faqs.
YOUTH CLASSES
Krasl Art Center’s 12-week youth courses provide a safe, equitable, friendly, and fun learning experience for every student! Youth classes are scheduled during and after public school hours, tuition is $275 ($180 for KAC Members), and scholarships are available. There are no classes April 4 – 8. Class code, title, date, and teaching artist are included below. Learn more and register for youth classes or apply for a scholarship at krasl.org/education/youth/classes/
Y.57.1: MESSY MONDAYS
5 – 7 YRS | (12 sessions) MON. 10 AM – 12 PM
JANUARY 24 – APRIL 18
Teaching Artist: Sherri Baun
Y.57.2: MUD PUPPIES
5 – 7 YRS | (12 sessions) WED. 10 AM – 12 PM
JANUARY 26 – APRIL 20
Teaching Artist: Sherrie Styx
Y.57.3: ART SAMPLER: DRAWING, PAINTING, COLLAGE & CLAY
5 – 7 YRS | (12 sessions) WED. 4 – 6 PM
JANUARY 26 – APRIL 20
Teaching Artist: Dani Davis
Y.57.4: MINIATURE WORLDMAKING
5 – 7 YRS | (12 sessions) THURS. 10 AM – 12 PM
JANUARY 27 – APRIL 21
Teaching Artist: Dani Davis
Y.57.5: GREENSCREEN & INTRO TO ANIMATION
5 – 7 YRS | (12 sessions) THURS. 1 – 3 PM
JANUARY 27 – APRIL 21
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
Y.812.1: MUD MAKERS AFTERNOON
8 – 12 YRS | (12 sessions) MON. 1 – 3 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Zona
Y.812.2: PUPPET UNIVERSE
8 – 12 YRS | (12 sessions) MON. 1 – 3 PM
JANUARY 24 –- APRIL 25 (No class April 4 & 11)
Teaching Artist: Sharron Ott
Y.812.3: MUD MAKERS EVENING
8 – 12 YRS | (12 sessions) WED. 4 – 6 PM
JANUARY 26 – APRIL 20
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
Y.812.4: SCULPTURE SAMPLER: DRAWING, PAINTING, & METALWORKING
8 – 12 YRS | (12 sessions) THURS. 1 – 3 PM
JANUARY 27 – APRIL 21
Teaching Artist: Sherrie Styx
Y.1114.1: DRAWING & PAINTING PEOPLE
11 – 14 YRS | (12 sessions) THURS. 4:30 – 6:30 PM
JANUARY 27 – APRIL 21
Teaching Artist: Jessica Hightower
ADULT/TEEN CLASSES
The creative process is messy and unpredictable, and that’s what KAC’s teaching artists love about it! Instead of providing a step-by-step formula that leads to a predetermined outcome, instructors provide guidance and structured exploration through the elements and principles of art. Meeting January 27 – March 17, these 4- and 8-week Adult/Teen courses connect students in and beyond the classroom by engaging with art history and contemporary topics. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to sign up for 4-week extension classes running March 21 – April 21, 2022. There are no classes April 4 – 8. Class code, title, cost, dates, and instructor are included below — learn more about classes and scholarship opportunities at krasl.org/education/adult/classes/
M.M.1: ART JOURNALING CLUB
Ages 14+
(8 sessions) WED. . 6:30 – 8:30 PM
JANUARY 26 – MARCH 16
TUITION: $130/$120 MEMBERS, MATERIALS FEE: $35
Teaching Artist: Heather Shelby
MM2: MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES
(4 sessions) WED. 6:30 – 9 PM
JANUARY 26 – FEBRUARY 16
TUITION: $80/$70, MATERIALS FEE: $25
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
A.P.1: WATERCOLOR PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS
(8 sessions) WED. 1 – 3:30 PM
JANUARY 26 – MARCH 16
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS
Teaching Artist: Kerry Binnington
A.P.2: ACRYLIC GLAZING TECHNIQUES
(8 sessions) WED. 6:30 – 8 PM
JANUARY 26 – MARCH 16
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS
Teaching Artist: Sharron Ott
A.P.3: PALETTE KNIFE AND IMPASTO PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS
(4 sessions) WED. 6:30 – 9 PM
APRIL 13 – MAY 4
TUITION: $80/$70 MEMBERS
Teaching Artist: Sharron Ott
A.P.4: INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING
(8 sessions) THURS. 6:30 – 9 PM
JANUARY 27 – MARCH 17
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS, MATERIALS FEE: $35
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
A.PH.1: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY TECH
(8 sessions) THURS. 6 – 8:30 PM
JANUARY 27 – MARCH 17
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS
BRING YOUR OWN DSLR CAMERA
Teaching Artist: Tim Schroeder
A.D.1: DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
(8 sessions) MON. 6:30 – 9 PM
JANUARY 24 – MARCH 14
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS, MATERIALS FEE: $15
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
A.D.2: DRAWING & PAINTING PEOPLE
(8 sessions) WED. 1 – 3:30 PM
JANUARY 26 – MARCH 16
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS, MATERIALS & MODEL FEE: $35
Teaching Artist: Nathan Margoni
A.D.3: INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING: ASK THE COACH!
(8 sessions) MON. 1 – 3:30 PM
JANUARY 24 – MARCH 14
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS
Teaching Artist: David Baker
A.D.4: INDEPENDENT STUDY & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
(8 sessions) THURS. 1 – 3:30 PM
JANUARY 27 – MARCH 17
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
A.S.1: ADVANCED WOODCARVING
(8 sessions) THURS. 6 – 8:30 PM
JANUARY 27 – MARCH 17
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS, MATERIALS FEE: $35
Teaching Artist: John De Lapa
A.C.1: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS
(8 sessions) WED. 6:30 – 9 PM
JANUARY 26 – MARCH 16
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS, CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Zona
A.C.2: INTRODUCTION TO WHEELTHROWING
(8 sessions) MON. 6:30 – 9 PM
JANUARY 24 – MARCH 14
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS, CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
A.C.3: DAYTIME WHEELTHROWING
(8 sessions) THURS. 10 AM – 12:30 PM
JANUARY 27 – MARCH 17
TUITION: $160/$150 MEMBERS, CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: Becky Wehmer
A.C.4. WHEELTHROWING 101
(8 sessions) MON. 4 – 6 PM
JANUARY 27 – MARCH 17
TUITION: $135/$125 MEMBERS, CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: Paola Gracida
VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOPS
Krasl Art Center believes art has the power to connect people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and spark important conversations. KAC education programs connect people by collaborating with local and regional partner organizations, offering cross-curricular learning opportunities at Visiting Artist Workshops. Workshops will be announced January 2022 at krasl.org/education/workshops/
SAVE THE DATE: KAC SPRING-BREAK YOUTH CAMPS
Get creative during Spring Break (April 4 – 8, 2022) with youth camps designed for students ages 5 – 7 and 8 – 12. Camps are $45 ($35 for KAC Members) sign up for KAC’s email updates for when the schedule is released at krasl.org/contact/
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
In addition to our classes, workshops, and camps, KAC will be offering free programs this winter, including Family Days at KAC. To stay up-to-date on all the latest activities at Krasl Art Center, sign up for bi-weekly email newsletters – #ExploreKrasl – at krasl.org/contact/, stop by in person, or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
