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youth

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Youth who can work independently are certainly invited to join adults in any community class! In addition, here are some current class offerings that are specifically geared towards younger artists:

marimba

Marimba

Class Type Day Time Dates Cost
Kids Marimba (4 wk) Saturdays

4:30-5:30pm

4-5pm

 Jan 7-28


Feb 11-March 3		 $40



 

 

Marimba is a large xylophone-like instrument, steeped in the tradition of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The music emphasizes community, beautiful polyrhythmic melodies and infectious rhythms that encourage participation by everyone, no matter what your musical experience. New and experienced musicians welcome.  Youth 9 and up welcome in Kids classes.

mbira

Mbira
with Sarah Newsham
Thursdays, Jan 5-26, 6-7:30pm (4 week)

The Mbira is a hand held instrument, played in many cultures throughout the world.  Learn a traditional Zimbabwean song and discover the joy of mbira .  $45

kids wheel

Pottery Classes

Class Type

Day

Time

Dates

Instructors

Cost

Kids Hand and Wheel
(4 wk)

Saturdays

10-1

Jan 7-28

Louise Kuntz-Tadda

$115

Parent-Kid Clay (4 wk)

Sundays

10-noon

Jan 8-29

Louise Kuntz-Tadda

$155

Beg/Int Wheel (6 wk)

Tuesdays

6-9pm

Jan 10-Feb 14

Louise Kuntz-Tadda

$210

In Kids Wheel, kids age 10 and up will explore wheel throwing and hand building.  Teens are welcome in adult beginning wheel throwing classes (adult classes include 6 additional open studio sessions, to be used during course).  For kids under age 9 who want to explore clay, bring an adult and learn together in our Parent-Kid Clay classes.  In Int Wheel, the classs will focus on creating sets of small bowls and plates by focusing on the balance of shape and trimming. Materials included in all classes.

 

Woosh Kinaadeiyí Poetry Slam & Open Mic
with NaMee & Na Haan
Friday, Jan 20th, 6:30-9pm ******Moved to the Rookery*******

We welcome poets and performers of all ages and abilities. Sign up at 6:00pm. The Open Mic (6:30) is open to any type of performance—poetry, music, yoga poses while beatboxing classic rock songs—whatever your talent may be! The Poetry Slam (7:15) is a friendly competition, with the winner taking home $25 cash. Come share your stuff, or listen and cheer folks on! Featuring DJ Manu on the turntables.

This project is supported in part by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council. $5 suggested donation.

Musical Junk Day
Sunday, Jan 29, 10am-2pm

Thanks to financial support from Friends of Recycling, the Canvas is offering an opportunity for aspiring repurpose artists of all ages to make trash musical!  Bring supplies to share, and come with an open mind.  Let’s make noise!

This project is supported in part by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.                     
$5 suggested donation.

piggy bank Pottery with Balloon Form
with Louise Kuntz-Tadda
Saturdays,  Feb 4-25th,  10am-1pm (4week)

Kids age 8 and up will explore making pottery using balloons as molds.  Create animals, monster creatures, piggy banks, or whatever your imagination can come up with! $115 (included materials).
soul portraits Soul Portraits with Kendra Schpok
Sundays, Feb 5th-26th,  10am-1pm (4 weeks)

If you could see your soul, what would it look like? We will take a journey to discover our soul’s desire, exploring the arc of your life over four weeks of painting, mixed media, or whatever medium whispers a personal truth to you.  All ability levels welcome. $125 (materials included).

clay creature Clay Creatures
with Misty Ostrowski
Early Release Mondays, Feb 13th and 27th,  2-4pm (2 week)

This short hand-building course will focus on small hand-built sculptures.  Students will build small creatures out of pinch pots. For youth ages 8 and up. $50 (included materials).

masks Kids’ Portraits
Tuesday Feb 21st and Wednesday Feb 22nd, 9am-noon

This multi medium two day kids’ workshop allows kids to explore faces! Try your hand (and your face!) at mask making and exploring portraits through collage. For youth ages 8 and up. $55 (materials included).


light painting

Family Light Painting
Saturday, February 25th, 10:30am-Noon

Slow down that shutter speed and embrace the darkness! Come to a blacked out Canvas studio to create light paintings in photographs. Bring flashlights, leds, anything that makes light. We’ll have a camera and email you your work or bring your own camera and we’ll try our darndest to figure it out!      $ donations accepted
This project is supported in part by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and the City and Borough of Juneau.
   

scholarships

(photo at top by Mary VanderJack)
*   ”This program is made possible in part through funding provided by the national office of VSA under an award from the U.S. Department of Education. However, the content does not necessarily reflect the policy of the U.S. Department of Education and endorsement should not be assumed.”

VSA

 
 

 

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