Come to this fun-filled class in puppetry with master puppet artist, Kara Sisk. Students will develop a character from a story or their imagination as the model for their rod puppet. Puppets will be constructed of self-hardening clay, painted and costumed. Upon completion students will practice manipulation of their puppet.
Student work from the second session will be part of the First Friday Art Show at Columbia Center for the Arts on August 3rd.
Marionette Puppets
Ages 8+
Two Classes
June 25 - 29
(Monday - Friday)
July 30 - Aug 3
(Monday - Friday)
1 - 4 p.m. each day
$90
Limit 8 Students
Students will explore character development while immersed in the history of puppetry. They will construct a small marionette using their choice of self-hardening clay, wood or paper mache. Puppets will be painted and costumed. Master puppet artist, Kara Sisk, who studied in marionette construction in Prague will guide them in this amazing class.
Student work from the second session will be part of the First Friday Art Show at Columbia Center for the Arts on August 3rd.
Art Experiences with Shelley Toon Hight
Ages 6+
July 9 - 13
(Monday - Friday)
10 a.m. - 12 noon each day
$15 for each day
Limit 12 Students
Experiment with a wide variety of visual art materials and techniques in these classes designed to bring out the creative spirit in any child. They will enjoy the process of art making while creating meaningful works of art.
Register for all five days or for one or more days.
Plaster Masks
Ages 8 - 12
July 10 & 12
(Tu & Th)
10 a.m. to 12 noon each day
$40
Limit 8 Students
Plaster Mask of oneself (done with a partner). July 10- Make mask with plaster strips. July 12- Decorate mask with acrylic paints and embellishments.
Liquid Watercolor Animal Paintings
Ages 6 - 11
July 17
(Tuesday)
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day
$15
Limit 15 Students
Explore line, shape, composition, and color with this exciting and beautiful medium.
Abstract Flowers with Soft Pastels
Ages 6 - 11
July 19
(Thursday)
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day
$15
Limit 15 Students
Inspired by Georgia O'Keefe. Fresh flowers will be the guide in the study of color, shape and line in the creation of beautiful compositions.
Public Art Installation
Ages 10+
July 23 - 27
(Monday through Thursday)
9 a.m. to 12 noon each day
$120
Limit 8 Students
Become a part of Hood River's history. Join mosaic artists Mark Nilsson and Shelley Toon Hight to create a broken-tile mosaic mural in a well-traveled public venue. Snack provided. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
