St. JOSEPH MICH., AUGUST 9, 2021 — Learn a new art form, enhance your resiliency skills, or create a new date night with an art class at Krasl Art Center (KAC). The Center, 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 ages 5–7, 8–12, and 13+. Fall 2021 classes begin September 13 and run through December 10 - registration opens August 9 and closes September 6*. Sign up early before all spots are filled!
Every student has a different set of needs, interests, skills, and learning styles. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, programs are designed to be adaptable and responsive to the situation and provide opportunities for self-expression and storytelling. Students are encouraged to explore ideas from the personal to the political.
In addition to classes, workshops, and camps, expect additional free programs from KAC this fall including Flick-or-Treat, Soup’s On!, and the return of Family Days & Nights. To stay up to date on all the latest activities at Krasl Art Center, follow updates in our bi-weekly email newsletter, #ExploreKrasl, stop by in person 7 days a week, or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
All courses are in-person with limited studio capacities. Enrolled students will receive COVID policy updates before classes begin. Krasl Art Center will follow current health guidelines in September — masks are currently required in KAC studios.
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 November 22–28. 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: MONDAY MUD PUPPIES
5–7 YRS | MON. 10 AM–12 PM
SEPT. 13 – DEC. 6
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
Y.57.2: WEDNESDAY MUD PUPPIES
5–7 YRS | WED. 10 AM–12 PM
SEPT. 15 – DEC. 8
Teaching Artist: Sherrie Styx
Y.57.3: ART HISTORY SAMPLER
5–7 YRS | TUES. 10 AM–12 PM
SEPT. 14 – DEC. 7
Teaching Artist: Amy Story
Y.57.4: MEDIA SAMPLER: DRAWING, PAINTING, & CLAY
5–7 YRS | THURS. 4–6 PM
SEPT. 16 – DEC. 9
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
Y.812.1: MUD MAKERS AFTERNOON
8–12 YRS | WED. 1–3 PM
SEPT. 15 – DEC. 8
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Zona
Y.812.2: MUD MAKERS EVENING
8–12 YRS | TUES. 4–6 PM
SEPT. 14 – DEC. 7
Teaching Artist: Dani Davis
Y.812.3: DRAWING & PAINTING ANIMALS
8–12 YRS | THURS. 4–6 PM
SEPT. 16 – DEC. 9
Teaching Artist: Jessica Hightower
Y.812.4: MEDIA SAMPLER: DRAWING, PAINTING, & METALWORKING
8–12 YRS | TUES. 1–3 PM
SEPT. 14 – DEC. 7
Teaching Artist: Sherrie Styx
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 September 13 – November 5, 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 November 15 – December 10, 2021 (There are no classes November 22–28). Class code, title, cost, dates, and instructor are included below — learn more about classes and scholarship opportunities at krasl.org/education/adult/classes/
A.P.1: WATERCOLOR FLOWERS
TUES. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 14 – NOV. 2
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)
Teaching Artist: Kerry Binnington
A.P.2: INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLICS
TUES. 1–3:30 PM | SEPT. 14 – NOV. 2
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)
Teaching Artist: Nathan Margoni
A.P.3: INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING
THURS. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 4
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $35
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
A.PH.1: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY TECH
THURS. 6–8:30 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 4
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC members)
BRING YOUR OWN DSLR CAMERA
Teaching Artist: Tim Schroeder
A.D.1: DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
TUES. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 14–NOV. 2
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $15
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
A.D.2: INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE DRAWING (4 WEEK CLASS)
MON. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 13–OCT. 4
TUITION: $80 ($70 for KAC Members)|MODEL FEE: $25
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
*A.MM.1: MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES (4 WEEK CLASS)
MON. 6:30–9 PM | OCT. 11 – NOV. 1
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCT. 4
TUITION: $80 ($70 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $25
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
A.D.3: INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING: ASK THE COACH!
MON. 1–3:30 PM | SEPT. 13 – NOV. 1
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC members)
Teaching Artist: David Baker
A.D.4: INDEPENDENT STUDY & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
THURS. 1–3:30 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 4
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
A.J.1: INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING: MATCHING SET OF RINGS & EARRINGS
TUES. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 14 – NOV. 2
TUITION: $200 ($175 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $75
Teaching Artist: Tabitha Gulino
A.S.1: BEGINNING WOODCARVING (6 STUDENT MAX)
THURS. 6–8:30 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 11 (NO CLASS OCT. 14)
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $35
Teaching Artist: John DeLapa
A.C.1: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS
TUES. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 14 – NOV. 2
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Zona
A.C.2: INTRODUCTION TO WHEELTHROWING
MON. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 20 – NOV. 8
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: Paola Gracida
A.C.3: DAYTIME WHEELTHROWING
THURS. 10 AM–12:30 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 4
TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: Jon Hook
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. Registration closes 1 week before each workshop — learn more about upcoming opportunities at krasl.org/education/workshops/
WS.PR.1: COLLABORATIVE BOOKMAKING WITH MARY UTHUPPURU & ANDREA PETERSON
SAT. OCT. 9, 10 AM – 1 PM and/or 2–5 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCT. 1
FULL DAY TUITION: $110 ($100 for KAC Members)
PARTIAL DAY TUITION: $75 ($65 for KAC Members)
WS.D.1: ILLUSTRATING ANIMALS WITH CHARACTER WITH JOSEPH MEAD
NOV 13, 10 AM –1 PM & 14, 1–4 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOV. 6
13+ YRS
TUITION: $75 ($65 for KAC Members)
SAVE THE DATE: KAC WINTER-BREAK YOUTH CAMPS
Get creative during Winter Break with youth camps designed for students ages 5–8 and 9–12. Camps are $45 ($35 for KAC Members) and run December 27–30, register by December 20 and learn about scholarship opportunities at krasl.org/education/youth/camps/
YC.57.1: WINTER ABSTRACTION DISTRACTION
5–7 YRS | MON. DEC. 27, 9 AM – 12 PM
YC.57.2: MINI SKI SLOPE RACING
5–7 YRS | TUES. DEC. 28, 9 AM – 12 PM
YC.57.3: GELLI-PLATE PRINTMAKING
5–7 YRS | WED. DEC. 29, 9 AM – 12 PM
YC.57.4: PENGUIN ROCKETS
5–7 YRS | THURS. DEC. 30, 9 AM – 12 PM
YC.812.1: ARCTIC ANIMAL PAINTING
8–12 YRS | MON. DEC. 27, 9 AM – 12 PM
YC.812.2: MINI SKI SLOPE RACING
8–12 YRS | TUES. DEC. 28, 9 AM – 12 PM
YC.812.3: HOLIDAY CLAYMATION
8–12 YRS | WED. DEC. 29, 9 AM –12 PM
YC.812.4: YETI MARIONETTES
8–12 YRS | THURS. DEC. 30, 9 AM – 12 PM
