Art’s Club
From first dates to golden anniversaries, every inch of Central Park (the subject of Bill Lyons photography exhibit) has facilitated some stage of romance for more than one hundred years. We'll take this inspiration to make flower bouquets from recyclable materials.
Choose a painting from the Mini Masterpiece exhibition, select a l" section that appeals to you and magnify it into a large drawing with colored pencils. We' II see who can match the drawings to the paintings at the end of class!
Choose a painting from the Mini Masterpieces exhibition and sketch it on cardstock. Then use colored yarn to replace the brushstrokes. You'll learn how colors interact beside each other and how objects are broken down into simple shapes.
Choose a painting that intrigues you from the annual Hoyt Regional. What is happening in the visual story? What can you see and what can't you? Copy what you see on half the canvas, then expand the inage with what you've imagined on the remaiing section.
Art Exploration
5 Saturdays, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Find inspiration for your creativity by examining great art movements in history. Ths fall we will focus on the art of Cezanne, Kandinsky, Calder, Hokusai, and Giacometti to offer youth an opportunity to develop their skills in a variety of art mediums and styles. All supplies are included. Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 5 - 10.
1 Saturday, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Learn to cut an image into a linoleum surface in relief and transfer that image onto paper. The possibilities are endless. Capacity: 15. Minimum: 4. Ages 9 - 12.
1 Saturday, 11 am - 12:30 pm
During this one-day workshop, you will explore painting in a Pointillist style and be inspired by “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat. All supplies included. Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 5 - 10.
1 Saturday, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Still life is the theme of this one-day workshop, Students will be inspired by the work of Paul Cezanne, as they create oil pastel still life works of art featuring oranges and apples. All supplies included. Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 5 - 10.
1 Saturday, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Join instructor Alina Glath and learn about color. You will organize color hues into an eyeball image to show primary, secondary, and tertiary colors and walk away with a unique piece of art in the process. Capacity: 15. Minimum: 4. Ages 6 - 10.
1 Saturday, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Abstract art is the theme of this one-day workshop. Students will study the work of Sonia Delaunay and create chalk pastel abstract artwork that is nonrepresentational. All supplies included. Capacity: 15 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 5 - 10.
Ceramics
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.
Drawing
8 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am
Whether you want to draw animals, portraits or superheroes - or experiment with charcoal, colored pencils or watercolors - this course is for you! Instructor Richard DiGia will provide individual instruction according to each student’s interest to gain most from the experience. Offered in four and eight week increments. Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 6 students.
4 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am
Explore drawing with pencil, pen & ink, watercolor wash, and more to create portraits, still life, cartoons and more!. The instructor will provide 1:1 direction according to your interests. All materials provided. Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 6 students.
4 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am
Explore drawing with pencil, pen & ink, watercolor wash, and more to create portraits, still life, cartoons and more!. The instructor will provide 1:1 direction according to your interests. All materials provided. Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 6 students. Ages 9-15.
Music
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 appropriately sized instruments is available. Options to add additional individual and group lessons available.
8 Tuesdays, 2-2:45 pm
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! Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 2 students.
This Class has been canceled.
8 Wednesdays, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Join teacher Kris Harper to learn music, while having fun! The Orff approach, developed by German composer Carl Orff, is a method of teaching children music that engages their minds and bodies through a mixture of singing, dancing, acting, and the use of percussion instruments. Unique to this class will be the use of both unpitched (tambourines, drums, bells/triangles) and pitched instruments (xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels). A key characteristic of this approach is that lessons are presented with an element of play, which helps the children learn at their own level of understanding. Capacity: 12. Minimum: 5.
This Class Has Been Canceled
8 Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Join teacher Kris Harper to learn music, while having fun! The Orff approach, developed by German composer Carl Orff, is a method of teaching children music that engages their minds and bodies through a mixture of singing, dancing, acting, and the use of percussion instruments. Unique to this class will be the use of both unpitched (tambourines, drums, bells/triangles) and pitched instruments (xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels). A key characteristic of this approach is that lessons are presented with an element of play, which helps the children learn at their own level of understanding. Capacity: 12. Minimum: 5.
This class has been canceled.
8 Thursdays, by half-hour appointment
Whether just beginning or refining your skills, join newcomer Kris Harper for 1:1 vocal instruction incorporating the benefit of proper breathing techniques, posture, engagement of the entire body, vocal production, and proper vowel formation. Lessons are open to children and adults, ages 10+. We will contact you to schedule your lesson time, between 3:00 – 6:00 pm, after registration
This Class Has Been Canceled
8 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Apprehensive about making music? There’s no wrong way to drum! Explore your curiosity with less apprehension and more success while building strong social skills! Drumming circles have proven beneficial to communication, academic and emotional development, cognitive skills, and even fine and gross motor impairments! Learn about this versatile instrument and have fun in a supportive environment. African drums will be provided in class. Capacity: 12. Minimum: 5. Ages 10+.
Reinforce private lessons by learning to play with others! This course is designed to help existing students listen, respond and perform as a team. Lessons will end with a recital for families.
Painting
1 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m
Start your painting journey today! Join the Hoyt’s own Miss Paige to learn the art of acrylic painting on canvas. You will create a winter still life painting. All materials are included. A great class for teens! No painting experience needed.
Capacity: 10. Minimum: 5. Ages 13-18.
1 Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Start your painting journey today! Join the Hoyt’s own Miss Paige to learn the art of acrylic painting on canvas. Bring in some of your favorite items to paint. All supplies are included. A great class for teens! No painting experience needed. Capacity: 10. Minimum: 5. Ages 13-18.
Stained Glass
1 Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm
Learn the basic skills of the copper foil method to create a simple fall themed sun catcher! You’ll learn to cut, grind, foil and solder to walk away with a work of art for your window! Tuition includes all materials. Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 3 students. Ages: 13 - 17.
Videography
8 Thursdays, 6-8 pm
This class is to provide students with little to no knowledge of video production with the basic steps required to produce a Hollywood film/video. Gain a basic understanding of camera operation, lighting, editing and sound to make a video with your classmates! Bring a notebook and a flash drive. Capacity: 8. Minimum: 6. Ages 13-18.
8 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am
Claymation is essentially stop motion animation using clay to create your characters and develop your storyline. Professional filmmaker, Tom Stoops, will lead students through the process of developing a character and storyline, the use of green screens, cameras, and editing. At the end of the course, the students will have a finished ‘short’ to share! Capacity: 8. Minimum: 6.
More Opportunities For Kids
- Creative Play (Ages 3-7)
- Arts’ Club (Ages 3-16)
- After School Arts (Grades 3-6)
Scholarships
Full and partial scholarships are available to families demonstrating financial need. Contact us at 724.652.2882 for more information. Download scholarship application.