Youth Classes

Art’s Club

Art's Club: Wobbly Holiday Scene
Save the Date: Dec 16, 2023

Make a one of a kind holiday decoration. Draw two-dimensional characters and scenery and then give them movement by attaching to weighted bottle caps.

Art's Club: Seascape Painting
Save the Date: Jan 20, 2024

Paintings at Sea. Travel through the Thomas Hart Benton exhibit that focuses on his experiences in the Navy. Inspired by his naval paintings and illustrations create a seascape painting.

Art's Club: All My Favorite Things
Save the Date: Feb 17, 2024

We love functional art at the Hoyt, so this February design stamps to use on a tote to show off and carry their favorite things.

Art's Club: St. Patrick’s Day Quilling
Save the Date: Mar 16, 2024

Celebrate by creating a shamrock shaped paper quilling artwork. Learn to twirl paper and create a 3D artwork.

Ceramics

Ceramics for Kids
Ages:6-13
$185 Non-members | $155 Members
Instructor: Nancy Sontich-Lenhart
Jan 13 - Mar 2, 2024

8 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am

It is like playing in the mud – only better!  Learn how to build a variety of projects with your hands.  Bowls, mugs, lanterns, masks, plates, animals, and boxes are just some of the possibilities.  Dress for play.  Materials included.

Capacity: 12 students.  Minimum: 4 students.  Ages 6-13.  Non-members: $185/Members: $155.

Creative Play

Creative Play: Create a Maze
Save the Date: Jan 27, 2024

Students will work collaboratively to create a maze with winding paths and dead ends. Use tapes, pool noodles, and cardboard to layout the maze before testing it. Students will also get to try their hand at drawing a mini maze on paper and take home maze coloring pages to continue the fun.

Creative Play: Fabulous Faces
Save the Date: Mar 2, 2024

Take a moment to identify the different parts and the face and the amazing expressions they can make. Families will explore different papers to create shapes that will come together to make a big collage face. Get inspired by silly expressions and abstract portraits.

Drawing

Drawing for Fun (Full Course)
Ages:9-15
$130 Non-members | $100 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Jan 13 - Mar 2, 2024

8 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am

Learn a variety of drawing techniques in pencil drawing, pen and ink, watercolor wash, and more. Although instruction will build on cartooning skills to create your own characters and superheroes; 1:1 instruction will tailor individual lessons to your interests. All materials provided.

Capacity: 10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 9-15.  (8 week) Non-members:  $130/Members: $100.

Drawing for Fun Session 1
Ages:9-15
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Jan 13 - Feb 3, 2024

4 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am

Learn a variety of drawing techniques in pencil drawing, pen and ink, watercolor wash, and more. Although instruction will build on cartooning skills to create your own characters and superheroes; 1:1 instruction will tailor individual lessons to your interests. All materials provided.

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 9-15.  (4 week) Non-members:  $80/Members: $65.

Drawing for Fun Session 2
Ages:9-15
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Feb 10 - Mar 2, 2024

4 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am

Learn a variety of drawing techniques in pencil drawing, pen and ink, watercolor wash, and more. Although instruction will build on cartooning skills to create your own characters and superheroes; 1:1 instruction will tailor individual lessons to your interests. All materials provided.

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 9-15.  (4 week) Non-members:  $80/Members: $65.

Music

Private Cello Lessons
Ages:5-18
$160 Non-members | $130 Members
Instructor: Beth Goldstein-McKee
Jan 9 - Feb 27, 2024

8 Tuesdays, by half-hour appointment

Whether your child is just beginning or seeking to advance his/her skills, each ½ hour private lesson is tailored to the student’s individual abilities. Information on rentals and appropriate sized instruments is available. With young children, parent attendance at lessons is recommended. Options to add additional individual and group lessons available.

Learning Music Through Play: The Cello
Ages:3-5
$115 Non-members | $85 Members
Instructor: Beth Goldstein-McKee
Jan 9 - Feb 27, 2024

8 Tuesdays, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

Preschoolers will discover the basic elements of music through songs, movement and stories on the cello with celebrated Suzuki-method instructor, Beth Goldstein McKee. Instruction includes beginning position games using a small cello in class. By the end of 8 weeks, parent and your child will have a foundation of simple songs and activities to continue at home. Great for families considering beginning cello lessons for their child!

Ages 3-5. Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 2 students. Non-members:  $115. Members: $85.

Private Voice Lessons
Ages10+
$160 Non-members | $130 Members
Instructor: Jewel Ullrich
Jan 13 - Feb 24, 2024

8 Saturdays, by half-hour appointment

Join teacher Jewel Ullrich for 1:1 vocal instruction to help you find your unique vocal quality. Lessons are appropriate for beginners, as well as for those interested in improving skills. Instruction will include proper breathing techniques, vocal registration, resonance, vowel placement and more. Lessons are open to children and adults. Ages 10+. Appointments 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m..

Group Cello Class
Ages:5-18
$40 Non-members | $32.50 Members
Instructor: Beth Goldstein-McKee
Feb 13 - Feb 20, 2024

Reinforce private lessons by learning to play with others. This course is designed to help existing students listen, respond, and perform as a team. A recital will take place at the course end.

Ages 5-18.  Instructor: Beth Goldstein-McKee. Non-members:  $40. Members: $32.50.

Scholarships

Full and partial scholarships are available to families demonstrating financial need. Contact us at 724.652.2882 for more information. Download scholarship application.

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