Parks & Rec Spring/Summer/Fall 2012  Schedule for Clay Room
The Clay Room is a small art school and contemporary studio, located at 171 E. 7th Street, Durango , just up the hill from The Strater Hotel.  The studio offers both children and adult classes in much more than just clay.  We host birthday parties, ladies nights, team building and walk in pottery painting.   The studio honors seniors, students, and parents of painting children with a 50%  studio fee discount.  For questions  call  (970) 426-9685 or go to www.artandlaughter.com

Start the week off right with the joy of creativity on Mondays during the School Year
Mar26-May 21 & Sept 17-Nov 12 8 week sessions $135
(Schedule will follow 9R calendar with no class during vacations or holidays)                                                                                  
Preschool Arts 10:15-11:15 , ages 3 & 4, 3/6 students   
   Preschool aged children love experimenting with many kinds of art materials including paints, clay, scissors and glue.  The emphasis of this class will be the joy of creating and the awe of the outcome.   Children will be exposed to arts of other cultures, use recycled materials, respect of each artist and art materials.  
 Home school Arts 11:45-12:45, grades k-5,   Minimum 3 students/ max 7
   During each session students will explore a variety of visual art materials, cultures, and techniques in a nurturing, unrushed atmosphere of respect and joy.  Some (but not all ) projects that will be reoccurring during the three sessions will be clay, both hand building and wheel work, painting, pastels, and fiber arts.
 After School Arts 3:20-4:20, grades k-5,  Minimum 3/ Maximum 8 students  Come chill out after school with some fun art projects emphasizing process and pure creativity.  Many art FUNdementals will be explored including arts from other continents and cultures, sculptures, clay, painting, and drawing.
TUESDAYS March 27-May22  & Sept 18-Nov 13.  8 weeks/ $135
Drawing and Painting 3:20-4:20 grades ages 8-12, maximum 7 students.  This class will emphasize how to really ‘see’ while drawing and painting.  Students will begin to draw more realistically by shading, using perspective and foreshadowing, overlapping, and breaking drawn work into basic lines and shapes.  This class is for students who want to learn more and are very focused since the work covered will include higher level skills. 

CLAY DAYS ARE THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS

cLAY ON THURSDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
Each Thursday Clay Session is 4 days and costs $58 which includes all materials, instruction, and firing fees.  Students will have wheel time, and learn hand building techniques. Some projects will be pots, sculptures, and 2D slab work.  For grades 1-5, from 3:20-4:20  minimum 3/ maximum 7
Spring Session I  March 1,8,15,22
Spring Session II  April 19, 26, May 3, 10
Fall Session I  Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4
clay on saturdays DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
Saturday Clay Days are less formal and for all ages even adults.  Children under 6 should be supervised by a parent.   How it works:
Time 10:00-11:15  during the School Year / See summer schedule for other times
 Call to schedule a space (limited to 7 people)
Occasionally (up to one time per month)  the clay studio will be closed for other events . During holidays the studio will close. A monthly schedule will be provided upon request. Cost is $18 per day or purchase a six pack for $96 or a ten pack for $150 (sorry, no refunds, transfers/shared passes o.k.)  If no one reserves a space the clay room will be closed.  If you reserve a space you will be charged even if you don’t show.  Cost includes all clay, firing, glazing, instruction, space, and happiness. No hidden costs. No grumps allowed.
Private and small group clay classes may be scheduled upon request.

cake decorating
One Day per month, master cake decorator, Luda Woodward, will teach children professional secrets of the trade.  Children will receive a cake, cupcakes, or cookies to decorate the way the professionals do, with pastry bags and real butter cream frosting or fondant.  Each class costs $20 which includes instruction and a generous goodie to bring home.  You will be amazed at what your children create!  Ages 5+  Min. 3 / Max 10
Cake Decorating for Older Children is for those who want to experiment more with the pastry chef’s tools.  In these classes children will make their own frostings and have time to practice many techniques with both fondants and pastry bags. The last class children will receive a real cake to decorate and take home as a final project.  Other classes will consist of practice cakes and one real cookie or cupcake.  Students may take one or all sessions.  There is no prerequisite for any session.   For ages 8-13  min. 3/ max 8  $55
Adult classes are for those over 14 years old and will focus on techniques tailor made to each class.   Adult classes include practice with professional tools and frosting usage.  The class is 1 ½ hours for $25 each.  Min 2/ Max 7

 One day Children’s cake decorating schedule for ages 5+  $20
March:  Saturday 3/17  St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 10:00-11:00
April:  Saturday  4/7 Easter Cakes 10:00-11:00
May:  Saturday 5/12 Mother’s Day Cupcakes 10:00-11:00
June:  Saturday 6/16 Father’s Day Treat 10:00-11:00
July:  Wednesday 7/4 4th of July cupcakes 1:00-2:00
September: Monday 9/3 Labor Day Fun Day!  11:00-12:00

cake decorating for older children ages 8-13  $55
Spring  Session , Cake Decorating for Older Kids   4:00-5:00 Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21
Summer Session , Cake Decorating for Older Kids  1:00-2:00 Mondays July 9, 16,23
August Session, Cake Decorating for Older Kids 10:00-11:00 Fridays August 3, 10, 17
adult cake decoratin Ages 15+  $25  Adult cake decorating will be held on the second Monday of every month 5:15-6:45

Summer Schedule Clay Room 2012
One Day Workshops all min 3/ max 8
Tuesday and/or Thursday June 5 &/or 7th  10:00-1:00  SUMMER ART FUN KICK OFF! Ages 6-11,  A mixed media workshop full of creativity and joy.  Some projects will include beading, sculpture, and painting. Bring a Lunch! 1 class $30, both classes $50
Wednesday June 6, 10:00-11:00, ART FOR NATURE LOVING PRESCHOOLERS, Ages 3-5,  First in a series of workshops for preschool aged children who will be using found materials in nature to create simple sculptures and masterpieces.  $15
Wednesday, June 8,  10:30-11:30  Create a mug and card  for Dad, He can really use the mug after it’s fired in the kiln.  Pick up mugs  during regular walk in painting hours $15
Monday, June 18, 10:00-12:00 DRAW DURANGO!, Ages 8-12.  We will begin in the studio learning about seeing simple shapes and shading.  Next students will venture out to town to draw part of our historic district on sight. $20
Tuesday, June 19, 10:30-11:30, PRESCHOOL II, MAGIC HAPPENS!  Ages 3-5, Create magic wands, other magical masterpieces, and even see a trick or two! $15
Wednesday, June 20, 10:30-11:45, PET ROCKS! Ages 5-10, Retro 70’s rocks are revived, along with a ‘home’ made with love for our most easy to care for and oober creative pets! $18
Friday, June 29, 4:00-5:00, TEA PARTY I, Ages 4-8  It’s Tea Time, students will create a tea cup and saucer that can really be used for tea after it’s fired in the kiln.  Then we will enjoy some tea (or juice) and cookies.  Students may get dressed up and bring one ‘guest’ like a favorite stuffed animal or doll.  $18 *** (Please alert staff of any allergies)***

                                 Saturday, June 30th, 11:00-5:00, 4th of July Special at the shop.   Come during walk in hours (11-5) and paint a  plate or mug for $15 all ages ( under 6 bring your adult)
Tuesday, July 3, 10:00-11:00, PRESCHOOL III, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! Ages 3-5, Celebrate The Fourth of July by making noise makers, Liberty crowns, and other red, white, and blue bling for the holiday. $15
Wednesday, July 4, 10:30-11:45, 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION OF ART,  Ages 5-10, Begin The Fourth of July out by creating a red, white, and blue ensemble of hats, jewelry, and other patriotic goodies.  $18
Monday, July 10, 3:00-4:00, HOW THE WEST WAS FUN!, Ages 4-8, Little cowboys and cowgirls will create art involving our western culture, such as horses, sheriff badges, hats, and such. $15
Monday, July 17, 10:00-11:00, Preschool IV,  PUPPET MAKING,  Ages 3-5, children will create a variety of puppets and even do some acting .  What a great way to develop language skills and be creative!  $15

Monday, July 17, 11:30-1:00, FAIRY WORLD, Ages 5-10 Create fairy wands, homes, and your own fairy in this very popular class of a glittery, imaginative, world. $18  
 Tuesday, July 18, 10:30-12:00, CLAY FOR A DAY, Ages 5-10, Want to try the potter’s wheel and hand building with cool, squishy clay but can’t commit to an entire class?  Then this class is for you!  Price includes a return glaze session.
 YOU MUST RETURN TO PICK UP FIRED PIECES!  $24
Monday, July 30, 3:00-4:00, Tea Party II,  Ages 4-8,  It’s Tea Time Again. This event is so popular we are offering it twice!  Students will create a choice of cups and saucer sets tea cup and saucer that can really be used for tea after it’s fired in the kiln.  Then we will enjoy some tea (or juice) and cookies.  Students may get dressed up and bring one ‘guest’ like a favorite stuffed animal or doll.  $18 *** (Please alert staff of any allergies)***
Tuesday, July 31, 9:30-10:30, Preschool V, Life’s a Beach! Ages 3-5,  Students will create ocean scenes and think of what they would find at a beach.  Summer fun! $15
Tuesday, July 31, 11:00-1:00 Crazy Sculptures  Ages 6-11 Bonnie’s personal favorite class where students get to put random found objects together to have the viewer question what the object is…and exactly what is art!  (it’s everything!) $22
  Wednesday, August 1, 10:30-11:45, Something is Fishy! Ages 6-10,  Let’s print and design some amazing underwater and beach scenes using a variety of materials such as wax and gadgets. $18.

Tuesday, August 7, 4:00-5:00, Pirate Party for 4-7 year olds.  Swashbucklers will create patches, treasure boxes, and other pirate booty.  Arhhhhhhhhhhhhh! $15
Tuesday, August 14, 10:30-12:00 Peace Project: For the Shanti Foundation, building schools in Myranmar (Burma).  Students will create artwork showing our culture and thoughts on peace. Some of the work will be sent to The Shanti Foundation to promote cultural understanding. This class cost is by donation, payable at The Clay Room.  All money collected will go directly to this cause. Reservations are required as space is limited. All ages, under 6  bring your adult.  Max 10
Wednesday, August 15, 11:00-12:00 Preschool Session VI, Clay Play,  Ages 3-5.  There is nothing like the feel of clay.  For one session children will experiment with clay properties and even create a pinch pot or sculptures.  $16 *YOU MUST RETURN TO CLAIM ART WORK!*
End Summer 1 Day  Workshops

Clay Room Summer Classes (all min 3 /max 8)
Summer Art Fun Kick Off! Tuesday and/or Thursday June 5 &/or 7th  10:00-1:00  Ages 6-11,  A mixed media workshop full of creativity and joy.  Some projects will include beading, sculpture, and painting. Bring a Lunch! 1 class $30, both classes $50

 Native American Arts  Mon-Wed June 11-13, 10:30-12:00 Ages 6-11   $55   Students will enjoy creating a variety of traditional arts from 3 various tribes throughout the United States. 
  Clay Explorations session I, Tuesdays June 12, 19, 26  Ages 4-7 & 8-13 Nothing beats cool, squishy clay on a hot summer’s day!   Students will experience some wheel work, hand building mugs, sculptures, and even a 2D slab project.  Costs include all firings and glazing.  **You must return to pick up final pieces!
     For Ages 8-13 1:00-2:30  $55                  For Ages 4-7 3:00-4:00  $55
Asian Arts for ages 6-11  Mon-Wed June 25, 26, 27 10:30-12:00 $55  From Zen gardens to calligraphy, students will enjoy writing their names in Chinese, and explore many interesting aspects of Chinese, Japanese, and Cambodian cultures such as dragons, kimonos and much more!  Our Chinese teacher will even make a guest appearance on of these exciting days.
  Open Studio for ages 7-12 Mon-Wed July 9, 10, 11 10:30-12:00 $55 Open studio is a phrase used to describe a wide array of visual art being offered.  In this favorite class students get to choose what they would like to work on with guidance and direction from the instructor.  Some choices will be painting, sculptures,  basket making, beading, paper mache , and much more!

                              Clay Explorations II Thursdays July 12, 19, 26 $55  Nothing beats cool, squishy clay on a hot summer’s day!   Students will experience some wheel work, hand building mugs, sculptures, and even a 2D slab project.  Costs include all firings and glazing.  **You must return to pick up final pieces! Different and repeat  projects will be presented  from session I.
     For Ages 8-13 11:30-1:00  $55                  For Ages 4-7 10:00-11:00  $55
    Spanish Arts, Mon-Wed July 23, 24, 25 10:30-12:00 $55 The Four Corners Area is rich in Spanish Culture and Art.  Let’s create some of our own!  We will create tin art, daintily dotted Mexican sculptures, and even some amazing food!  (Please alert us of any allergies).
    Dare to Draw! For Ages 8-13  Thursdays Aug 2, 9, 16 10:30-12:00  $48 This class will emphasize how to really ‘see’ while drawing and painting.  Students will  begin to draw more realistically by shading, using perspective and foreshadowing, overlapping, and breaking  drawn work into basic lines and shapes.  This class is for students who want to learn more and are very focused since the work covered will include higher level skills. On our final day we will even take a ‘field trip’ down town and work on location.
    African Arts for Ages 6-11 Mon-Wed  Aug 6,7,8 10:30-12:00 $55 What do we know about Africa? The colors, the craftsmanship of everyday objects, the music…what else?  Let’s explore the continent so far away and foreign to us, and perhaps bring it closer.

languages

    An  addition to the clay room is foreign language because art is all about culture and our students deserve a taste of it all!  although these classes are primary age specific instructors are able to accommodate private groups of any age.   arrangements for groups should be made with individual instructors.
 Chinese for 5-9 year olds,  a fun intro to reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  Taught by Elizabeth ARLEN, EXPERIENCED teacher, linguist, and mom. summer session    Thursdays June 14,21,28 10:00-11:00 $48  min. 2/ max 7
Spanish for 5-9 year olds, keep your spanish on! add to what your student already knows in this fast paced, tailor made class taught by trish mcmanus, certified, experienced spanish teacher, traveler, and mom. one fun time! monday July 16 10:00-11:00 More classes may be scheduled if there is interest $16

KNITTING
TRY KNITTING FOR ONE DAY, MONDAY, JULY 9 3:00-5:00 $25
Call in June for supply list.  FUTURE CLASSES MAY BE SCHEDULED IF THERE IS INTEREST.
FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS AGES 9-14  min 3 students/ max 7

Polymer Clay Classes for Children at The Clay Room
Please join Jill Stone, local artist and certified science & elementary teacher, to learn techniques for obtaining beautiful mixes of color and making art.  She will be teaching a series of three week classes in which you will transform polymer clay into intriguing designs that you will use to decorate jewelry, magnets, light switch plate covers, etc. Classes will be tailored to the interest and ages of each group. No previous experience is necessary. This class is for children ages 9-14. (4.5 total hours of instruction, $12 materials included). Minimum 3, max 10
 
Date                                                 Price    Time
Wed:  3/7/12, 3/14/12, 3/21/12          $58   3:30-5:00pm
Wed:  4/4/12, 4/18/12, 4/25/12          $58   3:30-5:00pm
Thurs: 6/7/12, 6/14/12, 6/28/12         $58   4:00-5:30pm 

Make a simple design and cover a light switch plate.  9:00-11:00 a.m.  Materials provided.
Fri:  7/13/12   $22
Make a necklace. 9:00-11:00am.  Materials provided.
Fri:  7/20/12   $22
Make a ladybug magnet. 9:00-11:00am  Materials provided.
Fri:  7/27/12 $22

Polymer Clay Classes for Teens/ Adults at The Clay Room

Please join Jill Stone, local artist and certified science & elementary teacher, to learn techniques for obtaining beautiful mixes of color and making sculptural art.  She will be teaching a series of four week classes in which you will transform polymer clay into intriguing designs that you will use to decorate jewelry, bookends, light switch plate covers, etc. Classes will be tailored to the interest of each group. No previous experience is necessary. (8 total hours of instruction, $15 materials included)

Saturdays Time 9:00am -11:00am 
Date                                                                  Price
4/21/12, 4/28/12, 5/5/12, 5/19/12                     $90

Learn basics of polymer clay- make a variety of intricate designs. Materials provided. 9:00am-11:00am
Sat 7/28/2012  $25

Make an interesting design out of polymer and cover a bookend. Materials provided. 6:00-8:00
Sat 8/4/2012 $25

Make an interesting design out of polymer and decorate a light switch plate cover. Materials provided.  9:00-11:00
Sat  8/11/2012           $25   
SPECIAL ONE DAY EVENTS AT THE CLAY ROOM
SPRING 2012

           Friday, March 16, 11:15-12:15 St. Patrick’s Day Fun for Preschoolers ages 3-5. $15  Let your preschool aged child listen to St. Patrick’s Day Stories and then create some crafts sure to commemorate the magical holiday. 
Wednesday, April 4, 3:30-4:30 PYSANKY  Egg decorating, Ages 6-11 $15
Egg decorating is an art in many cultures.  Find out how the Eastern European and Russian cultures use wax to decorate their eggs to last a life time (or at least until a good drop!)

Wednesday, May 2, 3:30-4:30, Paint a Mug for Mom.  Ages 5-10 $15
C’mon dads, this is a no brainer.  Drop the kids off, they make a great, keepsake present for mom that is back on Tuesday, 5/8, in plenty of time for Mother’s Day. 
Friday, June 8, 10:30-11:30, Paint a mug for Dad. Ages 5-10 $15
Same thing as mom mugs.  Lots of creativity and even time to make a card!

*REGISTER EARLY, 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY MONDAY CLASS,
  AND RECEIVE 10%  OFF WHEN PAYING IN FULL
 (OR THIS MAY BE DONATED TO A  CHILD WHO NEEDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)
*SECOND CHILD DISCOUNT OF  10%
* SCHOLARSHIPS are available through parks and recreation and The Clay Room
*TO KEEP THE CLAY  ROOM UP AND RUNNING ,DONATIONS TO
 THE  SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED AND WILL BE MATCHED
Clay Room Policies
No classes when 9R is not in session however the Clay Room may be open for walk in pottery painting.
  Payment options and discounts are available through The Clay Room only. Parks and Recreation also have a scholarship program for those on free or reduced lunch.
Refund Policy:  The Clay Room is a small art school making refunds difficult.  A full refund will be allotted 10 days prior to class.  10% will be deducted per day until the beginning of class,  after that no refunds.  Please be sure you can honor your registration commitment.   Exception; if behavior becomes an issue then a prorated amount will be reimbursed.  Every attempt will be made to communicate with parents and students and come up with an acceptable plan to redirect behavior.  We want all students to be successful.

There is no on line registration but the following form may be copied and delivered or request a form from THE CLAY ROOM.

Registration Form
Spring/Summer 2012 Clay Room Classes

Child’s Name:                                                                     Age:

Parent name:
                                                                    
Phone:                                                 cell or emergency:

E mail address:

Is there anything we should know about your child?  (Health or emotional issues?)

Class(es)  registering for, please specify day(s)/ month(s) or sessions:

Payment must be made at registration unless other arrangements have been made.  There is a small scholarship available, please inquire with Bonnie.   The Clay Room cannot prorate for missed days due to illness or vacation.  The Clay Room is a small business operating on a very tight budget.  To help keep this art school afloat I ask that you are thoughtful in your decision to register your child for classes.   If you would like to donate an additional sum of money The Clay Room will use it towards tuition for children who would otherwise be unable to afford classes.  The clay room will match these funds.

By signing below you release The Clay Room from any liability due to injury while attending art class.  You also allow the teacher to administer minor first aid as needed.  The parent or guardian will be notified if more than a band-aid or hug is required.  It is understood any special medical or emotional needs will be brought to the attention of the instructor prior to class.

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