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SEW FUN, SEW COOL! Want to have fun this summer and
learn a
new hobby? Everyone will learn sewing
machine basics as well as construct their
own pillow. Lessons will include: sewing
machine parts, sewing equipment, how to
read the guide sheet, cutting out patterns
and fabric, and pillow construction.
For ages 10 and up. Cost of materials is about
$10-$15 depending on the fabric you pick.
Be sure to bring your basic sewing kit as well
as your sewing machine to each class.
Instructor: Emma Vedrines Sessions: 5 Fee: $53 Course: #21619 Date/Time: June 2 - 6, Mon - Fri, 1 - 3 pm LITTLE HANDS NEW We’ll be all about Arts and
Crafts, hands
on, and plenty of messes. Some of our
projects will include: String and Marble Art,
using Wood to create sculpture, Expressing
Emotions with Paint, Using Model Magic to
create, Self portraits, Dot Art, and Painting
a special keepsake.
*** Students should be able to use scissors.
For ages 4 - 6. All supplies included.
Instructor: Amy Theobald Sessions: 4 Fee: $64 Course: #21852 Date/Time: July 8 - 11, Tues - Fri, 9 - 11 am FULL – Please call 482-6386 or email potpourri@louisiana.edu to be placed on the waiting list. EXTRA CLASS: Date/Time: July 8 - 11, Tues - Fri, 12 - 2 pm PAINTING PETS NEW What better way to learn the basics
of
drawing and painting than by painting
your beloved pet! Kids will enjoy this class
as we choose a different pet each day to
draw and paint with various mediums,
including pastels, watercolors, and acrylics.
The final project will be a small portrait that
each child will create of their own pet,
which will be attached to a photo album …
ready to be filled with your best pet
photos! The exercises that we will go
through each day to create our artwork will
teach kids the basics of drawing, design
perspective, and identifying color values.
Ages 7 - 12 years. Includes all supplies.
Instructor: Claire Gentry Sessions: 4 Fee: $65 Course: #21856 Date/Time: June 9 - 12, Mon - Thurs, 9 - 11 am FULL – Please call 482-6386 or email potpourri@louisiana.edu to be placed on the waiting list. WATERCOLORS & WATERBASE MEDIA FOR CHILDREN NEW Classes are conducted
in a relaxing and
creative environment with background
music and some classes will consist of
presentations with PowerPoint. Children
will work on a group project, and
individual projects as well as using
watercolor papers and a tapestry linen canvas. A special
visit to the Children's
Museum and the UL Lafayette Art Museum
are included.
Supplies will cost approx. $30.
Ages 7 - 11 years.
Instructor: Nelly Alcocer Sessions: 7 Fee: $84 Course: #21865 Date/Time: June 4 - July 16, Wed, 10 am - 12:45 pm BASIC 3-D AND COLLAGE ART NEW Children will be introduced to the
basic
3-dimensional elements of sculpture
through discussions and hands-on
manipulation of materials. They will also be
introduced to a variety of artists, styles and
mediums and touch on materials used for
collage such as paper, fabric and textiles,
tile, and found objects. Projects include:
Additive sculpture, Tile Mosaic, Kinetic
Mobiles and Found Object Collage.
Ages 8 - 12. All supplies included. Held off
campus.
Instructor: Cheri Valenti Sessions: 4 Fee: $60 Course: #21855 Date/Time: July 10 - 31, Thurs, 2:30 - 4:30 pm ARTFEST ART INSPIRED ... BE INSPIRED! COME ONE, COME ALL! In this 2-day camp, students will visually travel to each continent to explore and create various art forms from around the world.
MAYAN RELIEF SCULPTURE FROM NORTH AMERICA Students will create their favorite
animal in
the form of a relief sculpture by using a
variety of materials including cardboard,
felt, pencils and foil. The background of the
image will contain patterns of shapes
similar to the style of the Mayans from
Mexico.
HENRI MATISSE’S PRINTS IN EUROPE Get ready to experiment with printmaking!
Students will create symmetrical
geometric and organic designs in the form
of printmaking by stamping sponges into
tempura paint onto paper similar to the
style of Henri Matisse, a Master artist from
France.
CHINESE SCROLLS IN ASIA Fashion Chinese scrolls from paper
and
dowels that actually roll up just like the
ancient scrolls did in the Orient. Original
landscapes will be drawn then painted
with watercolor paint which is a tradition
in China.
ADRINKA CLOTHS IN AFRICA Learning about the patterns and meanings
of Adinkra symbols from Ghana will
encourage students to create an original
cloth of their own. Students will use black
markers to draw repetitive Adinkra
symbols, lines and shapes onto actual
cloth in the similar style of the Akan
people of Ghana. Course includes all
supplies and snacks. Bring your bag lunch
and an apron or smock.
Ages 7 - 12. Space is limited.
Instructor: Amy Theobald Sessions: 2 Fee: $74 Course: #21570 Date/Time: July 16 & 17, Wed & Thurs, 9 am - 3 pm BASIC PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING NEW Children will experiment with a variety
of
paint mediums and print making tools
through planned projects completed at
each child’s own pace. They will also be
introduced to a variety of artists, styles and
mediums. Projects include: Gyotaku -
Japanese fish prints, Potato Prints, Plaster
Painting Bird House Painting and more.
Ages 8 - 12. All supplies included. Held off
campus.
Instructor: Cheri Valenti Sessions: 4 Fee: $60 Course: #21854 Date/Time: June 5 - 26, Thurs, 2:30 - 4:30 pm FLOWER POWER No shrinking violets! Create stunning
floral
masterpieces that explode with summer
color! We begin with the basic tools and
techniques that professional florists use in
their designs including flower birthday
cakes, conditioning, cutting, maintaining,
and preserving. You’ll then discover the
secrets of floral design, shape, and
construction to make exquisite, fresh floral
arrangements. All you need is a passion to
create and a fondness for color!
Ages 8 and up. Includes all flowers and
supplies.
Bring your brown bag lunch. Space is limited.
Instructor: Diana Dore, Licensed Master Florist Session: 1 Fee: $65 Course: #21810 Date/Time: June 13, Fri, 9 am - 3 pm |
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Continuing Education., P.O. Box 42411, Lafayette LA 70504
Telephone: 337/482-6391 · E-Mail: livers@louisiana.edu