CityArts
334 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202
316-350-3245
  
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Summer Art Classes Still Going Strong!
The second half of CityArts' Summer Session is here! Don't let summer pass you by without taking an art class at CityArts. 
 
Now is the perfect time to find a new hobby, meet interesting people and have an overall good time! There are also plenty of classes and weeklong ArtCore camps for youth ages 6-16 that encourage them to use their imaginations and put their brains to work.
  
Enrollment is going on now! Sign up by calling 316-350-3245 or click on the "register online" link beside each class.
  
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ADULT CLASSES

  
DESIGN  
ADVANCED WEBSITE DESIGN
This class builds on the "Basic Website Design" course. Age 16+ Supply list: flash drive
4wks              7/23-8/13        W           5:15p-6:45p          A. Bryson         $50            register online
  
FILM 

WORKSHOP: DIY FILMMAKING

Do you have a camera and a passion for making movies? In this fun class you'll learn to make your own professional equipment on a shoe string budget. Age 16+

1day                  6/27              F         5:30p-8:30p           L. Benacka        $25               register online

  

 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

DSLR CAMERA BASICS: LEVEL 1
This introductory level class will give you a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the camera (single point/focus modes, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure) as well as a basic knowledge of photography through classroom lecture, discussion, simple hands-on exercises and homework. Age: Teen/Adult Prerequisite: None. Class designed for students who know little or nothing about their DSLR camera. Equipment/Supplies: Personal DSLR camera and related manual. The student is advised to review manual before attending first class. Optional materials fee - $25 first night of class.
4wks            7/21-8/11        M           3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson        $60         register online
4wks            7/21-8/11        M           5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson        $60         register online
 

DSLR CAMERA BASICS: LEVEL 2
Have you completed the "DSLR Camera Basics: Level 1" course and still want to learn more? Enroll in this level 2 course to advance your ability to use DSLR features and increase your knowledge of basic photography. Age Teen/Adult Prerequisite: "DSLR Camera Basics: Level 1" class or permission of instructor. Equipment/Supplies: Personal DSLR camera and related manual. Optional materials fee - $25 first night of class.
4wks            7/22-8/12        T            3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson       $60          register online
4wks            7/22-8/12        T            5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson       $60          register online
 

DSLR CAMERA BASICS: LEVEL 3 - NEW
Become a master of DSLR photography in this advanced and highly interactive class. We'll explore the aspects of lenses, filters, external flash units, controlling natural light, reflectors, close-up photography, action/sports shooting and low light and night shooting, which includes photographing
the moon correctly. Some activities will take place outside normal class schedule. Age 16+ Prerequisite: Level 1 and 2 of DSLR classes or permission of the class instructor.
Equipment/Supplies: Personal DSLR Camera and related DSLR manual, media cards, batteries and any accessories that you own such as tripod. We will discuss how to buy a good tripod in class. Optional materials fee - $25 first night of class.
4wks           7/23-8/13        W           3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson         $60         register online
4wks           7/23-8/13        W           5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson         $60         register online
 

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
The first assignment in this class is planning and preparing for a landscape shoot, including knowing the gear you will want to carry. Next, we will move into the critical topics of composition, lighting and exposure for photographing landscapes. Post processing and editing will also be discussed. This four-week course requires that you get out and take a photo on assignment
and submit it to be discussed in the next class. You may use any camera for this course. The principals discussed in class will be based upon the best practices for landscape photography.

Age 16+
4wks           7/12-8/2          S           1:00p-3:00p           J. Cowell                $60           register online
 

DIGITAL DARKROOM - BEGINNER'S LIGHTROOM - NEW
Go deeper into Adobe Lightroom's develop module to sharpen your photo management, sorting and editing skills. Currently using Lightroom Version 5.2. Age 16+ Prerequisite: "Digital Darkroom - Beginner's Lightroom" or permission of the class instructor.
4wks          7/17-8/7           Th          7:30p-9:00p         J. Cowell                $50            register online
 

PHOTOSHOP BASICS
Using Adobe Photoshop you will learn all of the basic tools that will be used in everyday editing. These topics are taught with an emphasis on Photography, but many are useful for all types of graphical editing and illustrating. This course is taught in our Digital Arts Studio and each student
will have a computer available for a genuine hands-on learning experience. It is recommended that you come prepared to take notes, too. Age 16+
4wks          7/12-8/2           S            10:00a-Noon      J. Cowell                 $60           register online
 

POINT-AND-SHOOT /BRIDGE CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY
This class is designed to get you up and running with your point-and-shoot digital camera and bridge camera. The first step is taking everything out of the box and talking about it. You will have two opportunities to shoot photos and submit them for review. Age 16+
4wks          7/8-7/29           T             5:00p-7:00p      J. Cowell                 $50             register online
4wks          8/5-8/26           T             5:00p-7:00p      J. Cowell                 $50             register online

  

GLASS

KILN WORK: GLASS FUSING
Using System 96 glass, you will have the option to design jewelry and tiles or fuse and slump dishes, plates, wind chimes and other items. You will receive information on fusible glass, design, use of color, mold prep, fusing and slumping and more. Handouts included. Bring glass to the first
class; supply lists will be e-mailed. Age 12+
4wks              7/21-8/11       M            1:30p-4:00p     
J. McGregor  $70                 register online
4wks              7/23-8/13       W            6:00p-8:30p      J. McGregor          $70            register online
  
 
YOUTH CLASSES
  
ART FOR THE HOMESCHOOLER
You and other home-school students will experience the elements and principles of art through one-on-one instruction in this multimedia class. You will work in a variety of mediums including clay, metal, glass, painting, drawing and more! Ages 6+
4wks               7/7-7/28        M                2:30p-3:30p          D. Clark               $40       register online
  
YOUTH SCULPTURE
Decorate your room with your own signature art. The class will focus on exploring basic principles of three-dimensional art through a variety of mediums such as clay, wire, foamcore, paper mache and a conglomeration of recycled materials. A different material will be explored each week, with the last week focusing on combining all of the materials and techniques into one piece. Ages 6+
4wk                 7/7-7/28       M                 6:00p-7:30p         
K. O'Connor    $50              register online
  
YOUTH DRAWING
Imagination is everything in this class. Join us as we use different drawing media to learn the basics of drawing. We'll explore fun and interesting topics such anime and three-dimensional drawing. Children of all skill levels and abilities will enjoy themselves and gain confidence as budding artists.
Ages 6+
4wks              7/8-7/29       T                 6:00p-7:30p          
                                                          A. Levy          $50              register online
  
YOUTH PAINTING
The world is your canvas, and we want to help you focus your artistic talents on different methods, mediums and techniques of painting. You and the other students will get a well-rounded experience working with different types of paint on different surfaces while depicting subject matter that pushes individual boundaries as artists. Potential projects include: suminagashi, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, large-scale art and animal art. Age 6+
4wks                 7/9-7/30      W                6:00p-7:30p          M. Corman          $50       register online
  
ART FOR TOTS
Beautiful artwork will be created by little hands in Art for Tots! Each week's project will be a new discovery. Your child will work on coordination skills through painting, cutting, printmaking and working with clay. Ages 3-5
4wks                 7/10-7/31    Th              10:30a-11:30a       C. Droegemeier  $35      register online
  
YOUTH DIGITAL ART
CityArts is looking for junior filmmakers to join this class. Come learn the basics of filmmaking and experiment with stop motion animation and digital drawing using Wacom tablets. This is also your chance to develop skills in photography and lighting! Ages 6+
4wks                 7/10-7/31    Th               5:30p-7:00p           L. Benacka         $50      register online
  
  
ARTCORE CAMPS
CityArts' ArtCore camps give youth ages 6-16 a core knowledge about art as they make new friends and have the summer of a lifetime! While each camp focuses on a specific artistic theme, time is set aside to dabble in a variety of other artistic elements and mediums.  
  • Many camps include a field trip on a River City Trolley to a museum or attraction.
  • Early drop off 7:30a-9:00a / Late pick up 4:00p-5:30pm (MAIN ENTRANCE ONLY)
  • Students staying for the whole day will need to bring a sack lunch.   
ARTCORE: PAINTING
Field Trip: Tanganika Wildlife Park
At Tanganika, our campers will use watercolors and pencils to realistically paint the animals they see! All week long, they will learn to mix color and use all different types of paint.
1wk                6/23-6/27        M-F           9:00a-4:00p               Staff                 $165    register online
  
ARTCORE: DRAWING
Field Trip: Cowtown
Our mini time travelers will use Cowtown's costumed re-enactors as models for their drawings. They'll also learn about perspective and landscape drawing and witness an 1800s live-action gunfight!
1wk                 7/7-7/11         M-F           9:00a-4:00p               Staff                 $165     register online
  
ARTCORE: LEATHER CRAFTING
Field Trip: Jack Smith Shoe Repair and Tandy Leather
We will go behind-the-scenes on leather production and learn about the evolution of leather work. Leather crafting to make wallets, bracelets, jewelry, masks and more are part of this fun-filled week.
1wk                 7/14-7/18       M-F          9:00a-4:00p                Staff                 $165    register online
  
ARTCORE: DIGITAL ART
Field Trip: KSN Weather Studio and Warren Theater
It's time for your child to sit in the director's chair! Our young artists will create their very own short films that will be shown on the big screen at Warren Theaters for their fellow campers and
teachers to enjoy.
1wk                 7/21-7/25       M-F         9:00a-4:00p                 Staff                 $165     register online
  
ARTCORE: FIBER ART
Field Trip: The Fiber Studio and Twist
From making T-Shirt scarves to wear yourself to experimenting with TIE DYE to contributing to gigantic fiber installation pieces at CityArts, the art of fiber is sure to get your artistic wheels turning in ways they haven't before! Be sure to bring a T-shirt.
1wk                 7/28-8/1        M-F          9:00a-4:00p                Staff                  $165      register online
  
ARTCORE: THEATER
Field Trip: Cowtown
The lucky youth who participate in this program will learn the art of theatre, from costume design to puppetry. The fun includes dressing up in clothes from the 1800s and participating in a day full of Old West-inspired activities at Cowtown!
1wk                 8/4-8/8          M-F           9:00a-4:00p               Staff                  $165      register online
 

 
THINGS TO REMEMBER
  • Confirmations will not be mailed. Register early to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.
  • Late registration is allowed if space is available. To inquire about new classes added after the session begins, call 316-350-3245.
  • In the event of CityArts having to cancel a class due to low enrollment, you will be notified prior to its start date. You may choose to transfer to another class or receive a full refund.
  • If you wish to withdraw from a class, you must notify CityArts 48 hours before the start date of the class to receive a refund or transfer to another class.