Visual Arts Programs

 

Preschool

Messy Art

Dress for a mess & get ready to explore the amazing world of art. Parents act as child's helper. $30 for all 4 classes. For ages 2-4 years. Ages 2 to 4. $35.00

Whiteside, M Tu, Jan 10-Jan 31 ... 9:30 AM-10:15 AM
Instructor: Adrienne Morecraft
28001.317

Youth

3 Bracelets

Come make three bracelets and add to your jewelry collection. Students will make a house bracelet out of paper clay and fimo, a clear bauble bracelet using scrapbooking paper and other material, and a shrinky dink bracelet with their own design. All bracelets will be compleded with beads and clasp. Ages 12 to 18. $40.00

Waterworks, M, Apr 16-May 14 ... 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Instructor: Maegen Kissell-Nair
21212.320

Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Students will create their own masterpieces using acrylic paint to create a work of art on canvas. Students will learn how to mix colors and use their paintbrush to create imaginative works of art. Ages 5-8 Ages 5 to 8. $15.00

Waterworks, Sa, May 5 ... 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
26214.320

Waterworks, Sa, May 5 ... 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
26215.320

Clay - Castles & Dragons

In this class we'll be investigating the processes of making castles and mythical dragon figures out of clay. Look at pictures or use your imagination for inspiration. Creativity will be set free in this unique class for kids ages 7-14. Ages 7 to 12. $65.00

Waterworks, Sa, Apr 21-May 19 ... 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor: Kenneth Wilson
25202.320

Collage

Children will learn to create creative cityscape scenes through a variety of collage techniques. They will seek inspiration from landmarks around Tulsa to build up collages using a variety of materials and papers. Ages 9-12 Ages 9 to 12. Free

Waterworks, Tu, Apr 24 ... 5:45 PM-7:45 PM
29250.320

Coloring Contests

Ages 3-12 will compete for a prize in three age categories. Pick up a coloring sheet from Lacy Park and return during the following dates: Valentine's - February 1-14; St. Patrick's - March 1-17; Spring - April 23-30. Ages 3 to 12. Free

Lacy, M Tu W Th F Sa, Feb 1-Apr 30 ... 9:00 AM-8:30 PM
28203.305

Family Crest in Clay

Students will learn about the ancient tradition of a family crest and design one that represents their own clan. They will complete a finished colored drawing and then create a clay crest. Picking colors and images that reflect your own family will be half the fun. Ages 10-14 Ages 10 to 14. $30.00

Waterworks, Sa, Mar 3-Mar 17 ... 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor: Mary Carter
25201.320

Lil Chefs

Dress for a mess and get ready to make some delicious...but ooey, gooey snacks! Parents will be your child's helper. $3 per chlild...per class. Please pre-register. Wednesday Feb. 29th at 10am. Ages 3 to 5. $5.00

Whiteside, W, Feb 29 ... 10:00 AM-10:35 AM
28200.317

Whiteside, W, Mar 28 ... 10:00 AM-10:35 AM
28204.317

Whiteside, W, Apr 25 ... 10:00 AM-10:35 AM
28205.317

Whiteside, W, May 30 ... 10:00 AM-10:35 AM
28206.317

Messy Hands

Ages 0 & younger. Free

Chamberlain, W, Jan 4-Feb 29 ... 10:00 AM-10:45 AM
Instructor:
28203.301

Ooey Gooey Hands

Dress for a mess and get ready to make some delicious...but ooey, gooey snacks! Parents will be your child's helper. $3 per chlild...per class. Please pre-register. Wednesday March 28h at 10am. Ages 3 to 5. $3.00

Whiteside, W, Mar 28 ... 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
28201.317

Whiteside, W, May 30 ... 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
28203.317

Whiteside, W, Apr 25 ... 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
28202.317

Painting Basics

In this class students will explore color and paint. Students will use watercolors and acrylic paints. The projects will range from unique color wheels to abstract expressions. Ages 10-14 Ages 10 to 14. $30.00

Waterworks, M, Apr 2-Apr 16 ... 5:45 PM-7:45 PM
Instructor: Mary Carter
26201.320

Reading and Drawing

Ages 0 & younger. Free

Chamberlain, Tu, Mar 6-May 8 ... 1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Instructor:
28202.301

Stationery

Children will make monogram stamps to personalize letters, cards and envelopes. The class will use a variety of supplies to create cards for various occasions. Students will go home with a colorful beginning to their own stationery set. Ages 6-10. Ages 6 to 10. $10.00

Waterworks, Sa, Apr 14 ... 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor: Mary Carter
29202.320

Tye Dye Tots

Tots and their adult can create awesome tye dye at this one day event. You bring the white shirt, and we'll provide the rest. Make one or several. $5 per item made. Please no sweatshirts, sweatpants or hoodies. Ages 2 to 5. $5.00

Whiteside, Th, Mar 15 ... 10:00 AM-10:45 AM
28211.317

Stuffed Animals

Children will learn how to repurpose gloves and socks to make colorful stuffed animals. They will use colorful threads, fabrics and buttons to create one-of-a-kind creatures. Bring your own old gloves and socks or use ours. Ages 10-14. Ages 10 to 14. $20.00

Waterworks, Sa, Mar 3-Mar 10 ... 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Instructor: Mary Carter
28320.320

Watercolor

Children will explore the possibility of watercolors as they learn a variety of techniques to create inventive landscape paintings. Ages 9-12 Ages 9 to 12. $15.00

Waterworks, Tu, Mar 27 ... 5:45 PM-7:45 PM
26310.320

Waterworks, Sa, May 12 ... 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
26410.320

Adult

Clay - Birdhouse

Spring is around the corner and with Spring comes the return of nesting birds. In this three week class students will build one round and one square birdhouse while learning clay techniques and finishing the class with glazing the birdhouses for outside use. Supply Fee Ages 16 & older. $45.00

Waterworks, W, Mar 7-Mar 21 ... 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor: Kenneth Wilson
25501.320

Clay - Pet Dish

Pet lovers this is the class for you. Show your love for your pets by making items they will use daily. In this two day class, students will learn handbuilding techniques to create and decorate several clay dishes for their pets. Supplies Free! Ages 16 & older. $30.00

Waterworks, W, Apr 4-Apr 11 ... 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor: Kenneth Wilson
25505.320

Clay - Pottery Wheel - Beginning & Intermediate

Beginners will get a good start with the basics, and intermediate to advanced students will continue their development along their chosen path in clay. Individual help will be given on an as-needed basis. Ages 16 & older. $100.00

Waterworks, Sa, Mar 3-Apr 21 ... 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Instructor: Catheryn Thomas
24552.320

Clay - Tilemaking

This class is designed to introduce and explore the fundamentals and aesthetic function of ceramic tile making. Students will create their own hand crafted tile murals on a smaller scale, using such techniques as low relief, high relief and glaze composition. They will experience and understand the entire process of making tile murals (custom tiles) as well as the function of these murals. This class will give students a peak into the world of architectural ceramics and may inspire you to open your ideas to a much larger scale. Ages 16 & older. $120.00

Waterworks, Tu, Mar 6-Apr 24 ... 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
22503.320

Waterworks, Sa, Mar 10-Apr 28 ... 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
22504.320

Jewelry/Metalsmithing - Advanced

With caring guidance, move on at your own pace, practicing the skills you’ve learned in the beginning classes, while learning new techniques and creating art jewelry of your choice. There will be a supply fee for this class. Ages 16 & older. $140.00

Waterworks, Th, Mar 1-May 17 ... 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Instructor: Dorothy Maples
21501.320

Jewelry/Metalsmithing - Beginning

Using silver, copper, and/or brass, beginners learn the basics of jewelry making. There will be a supply fee for this class. Ages 16 & older. $140.00

Waterworks, W, Feb 29-May 16 ... 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Instructor: Dorothy Maples
21502.320

Mosaics - Italian

Traditional Italian-style mosaics are created using brightly colored glass pieces called smalti. In this class you will be introduced to this ancient art by an instructor who has studied in Italy for two years. There is a supply fee dependent on the smalti you order on the first night of class. Ages 16 & older. $85.00

Waterworks, M, Mar 26-May 21 ... 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor: Cindy Swanson
28504.320

Outdoor Mosaics - Bench

Let your work be a permant part of WaterWorks. Students will choose a pattern and learn the techniques to mosaic Mexican Smalti to a WaterWorks bench. Ages 16 & older. $10.00

Waterworks, Sa, Mar 10 ... 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Instructor: Cindy Swanson
28540.320

Waterworks, Sa, Apr 14 ... 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Instructor: Cindy Swanson
28541.320

Painting - Acrylics - Beginning

Acrylic paint is an astonishingly forgiving medium! Join this painting class and explore the many ways of handling this material. Participants will work with both improvised forms and composed sketches--with the goal of efficiently establishing four to six works. Museum studies will inform class efforts. Ages 16 & older. $65.00

Waterworks, F, Feb 24-Mar 16 ... 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Instructor: Olivia Marino
26513.320

Painting - Watercolor

In this beginning/intermediate class we'll explore the many facets of painting with watercolors. Learn about papers, color mixing, and paint application techniques. Ages 16 & older. $110.00

Waterworks, Tu, Mar 6-Apr 24 ... 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor: Nancy Harkins
26510.320

Portrait Painters

Portrait painters meet fellow artists to paint live models. This open group always needs models (faces to paint) and all pitch in to pay the sitter s small stipend. Contact Whiteside if you're interested, or just come by any Tuesday. Bring your own art supplies. Visit our website at www.portraitpainterswest.com Ages 18 & older. Free

Whiteside, Tu, Jan 3-May 22 ... 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
26501.317

Ceramics - AM

Work on memorable keepsake pieces in a friendly setting. Enrollment limited. Call ahead for openings. $5.00 monthly fee. Supplies must be purchased from the instructor. Ages 18 & older. $5.00

Chamberlain, Tu Th, Jan 3-May 31 ... 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor: Bertha Thomas
22601.301

Fused Glass - Flared Square Bowl

Still interested in going beyond making fused glass jewelry, then this class is for you. Students will create a one-of-kind fused glass piece which when fired flat will be slumped into a mold to make your own unique bowl. Basic glass cutting, fusing, and draping techniques will be covered. No prior fusing experience necessary. Supply Fee. Ages 16 & older. $55.00

Waterworks, W, May 2-May 16 ... 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor: Rhonda Hobbs
28601.320

Mixed Media - Collage as a Fine Art Medium

Collage, as a fine art medium, is as old as the invention of paper it's self! The primary technique involves the application of high quality papers and other shallow relief materials onto a simple background. This class will utilize the modern experimental techniques developed by Pablo Picasso and George Braque in the early 20th century and the brilliant paper cut-outs" of Henri Matisse in the 1950's. Students will create compositions using hand painted paper, found materials, and patterned papers with the emphasis on relationships of line and shape, scale and texture." Ages 16 & older. $85.00

Waterworks, Th, Apr 19-May 24 ... 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor: Louise Higgs
29650.320

Painting - Costume Model

Using oil or acrylic paints, students will paint from a live model, working for a full day to produce one painting. Ages 16 & older. $35.00

Waterworks, Sa, Feb 18 ... 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Instructor: Louise Higgs
26604.320

PMC - Combining Bronze and Copper

Create a cool combined metal pendant or earrings with Bronze and Copper Clays. You will be taught how to combine the two metal clays together to create unique jewelry. Two methods will be taught and no prior metal clay experience is needed. Supply Fee include. Ages 16 & older. $10.00

Waterworks, Tu, Apr 10-Apr 17 ... 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor: Rhonda Hobbs
28603.320

PMC - Keum Bu

Want to add Gold Leaf to your PMC? In this class you will be taught the basics of using PMC3 to create a pendant or earrings that you will accent with 24k Gold Leaf after firing. No prior PMC experience necessary. Supply Fee included. Ages 16 & older. $60.00

Waterworks, W, Apr 4-Apr 11 ... 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Instructor: Rhonda Hobbs
28602.320

Mixed Ages

Clay - Decorative Coils

Learn to make beautiful pots by applying a decorative process with coils. Using this type of coil, you will construct unique works of art. Supplies Free! Ages 16 & older. $70.00

Waterworks, Tu, Mar 27-Apr 24 ... 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Hinds
24900.320

Kid's Book Drive

Please come by Whiteside Center anytime to drop off your new, used and unwanted children's books to be donated to the Laura Dester Shelter for Children. Books for toddlers to teens needed! Ages 1 & older. Free

Whiteside, M Tu W Th F Sa, Feb 1-Apr 2 ... 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Instructor:
28923.317

Woodcarver's Carve-In

This is an activity for the novice to the pro. Participants work on various projects. ONGOING. Ages 16 & Older. supplies are not included. FREE. Ages 18 & older. Free

Central, Th, Jan 5-May 31 ... 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
28910.302

 

 

 

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