MATTIE RHODES ART GALLERY 
919 W. 17th Street ~ Kansas City, MO  64108 ~ 816-221-2349
Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Celebrate!  

Children's Exhibit Postcard

April 2 - 24  

Opening Reception: Friday, April 2, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
 
Come and celebrate the 40th birthday of the Afterschool Arts Program with our annual Mattie Rhodes Art Center Children's Exhibit.  This exhibit highlights the students and artwork of our after-school art programs.  This year's First Friday reception will be bigger and better, including "Birthday" themed entertainment and refreshments.  Celebrate! is the first of many celebrations scheduled for this special year.

Ice Cream SundaesSundae Bowl Fundraiser

Mattie Rhodes Art Center is celebrating 40 years of after-schools arts programming
 in Kansas City!  What betterway to CELEBRATE...than with ICE CREAM SUNDAES?? 
We invite you to stop by during our opening reception to pick out your favorite
handmade ceramic bowl and fill it with delicious icre cream and all sorts of toppings. 
All it taxes is a donation of $10.  What better way to support the Art Center! 

Folk Art & Festivities of Japan

In Japan, spring is the time for children's celebrations.  March is Hina Matsuri, Girl's Day, and May is Tangu No Sekku, Boy's Day.  In this class we will explore some of the tranditions from these holidays and we will create items based on pieces from the Hand-in-Hand Folk Art Collection, Kokeshi Dolls and Carp Kites.  A great workshop to share with your child or if you are into Japanese Folk Art!

Saturday, April 10, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 - Adult
Cost: $25
 Saturday Art Classes
Itty Bitty Art
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m
March 6 & April 3
Ages: 2-5
Class Fee: $20
This multimedia workshop is for
 the young budding artist.
                                                                  
Wheel Throwing Wizards
Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
March 6, April 3 & May 1
Ages: 9-13
Class Fee: $30
Students will learn to throw pots on the
wheel like a true wizard!
 
Let's Draw and Paint
Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
March 20, April 17 & May 15
Ages: 10-15
Class Fee: $30
This workshop will explore drawing and painting
techniques using a variety of materials and subjects.
Creative Clay
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March 6 and 20 & April 17
Ages: 5-8
Class Fee: $30
Students will learn basic sculpture, hand
building, and galzing techniques.
 
Make It and Take It
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March 13, April 10 & May 8
Ages: 5-9
Class Fee: $30
This workshop is perfect for young artists who love to get their hands dirty!
Students will work in a variety of mediums such as sewing, painting, sculpture,
found objects, and collage.
For more information or to register for workshops, please call (816) 221-2349.
        Sponsored in part by:    

Valdés              Belfonte

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