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Summer Arts InstitutesInvent. Experiment. Accomplish.

Taught by professional artists, the Lawrence Arts Center’s Summer Arts Institute allows young

people to immerse themselves in a creative environment to discover art outside of academics,

explore new mediums, develop a portfolio, and exercise personal vision. Arts Institutes offer

instruction in visual arts, dance, theater, and digital media for beginners through advanced

students in an accepting, inspired, artistic atmosphere. Summer Arts Institutes are made pos-

sible by Enel Green Power North America, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, TradeWind Energy, and the Westar

Foundation.


Week 1 June 4 - 8 Beginning Potter Amy Lenharth This class introduces students to the potter’s wheel and fundamental techniques for making pottery. Instructor will provide weekly demonstra-tions, lead discussions, and help with projects as well as developing skills on the wheel.

SU-AYC16: Mon-Fri, Jun 4-8, 9am-noon, $120/Members $108

Fashion Illustration Sarah HarrisFashion Illustration is the way fashion ideas are converted into real clothing, shoes, and accessories. Students will learn basic fashion illustration skills. Starting with learning how to design and illustrate a bag, they will translate drawings into patterns. Once the pattern is complete, students will put their ideas to the test and produce their uniquely designed fashion bag. There are no prerequisites for this course, but some drawing and creativity will go a long way. We’ll even try some textile design techniques.

SU-AYD192: M on-Fri , Jun 4-8, 9-noon, $120/M embers $108

Make Film Make Change Christie DobsonA narrative film camp about things that matter...YOU! Work as a team to come up with a story that digs deep and captures your epic stories on screen.

SU-AYL13: M on-Fri , Jun 4-8, 9am-noon, $100/M embers $90

Intro to Graphic Novels Liza MacKinnonExplore handmade ‘zines, bound volumes of modern graphic novels, and some of the wordless woodcut

work of artists like Masereel and Nuchel. Learn to create story boards and create your own hand lettering.

SU-AYP18: M on-Fri , Jun 4-8, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

No Fear Shakespeare! Cheryl WeaverLet’s be Fearless and create a Shakespeare play that would make the Bard himself proud: passionate, visceral, bawdy! Class will decide which play to examine, and recreate it for a modern audience, with movement, music, and style.

SU-AY T000: M on-Fri , Jun 4-8, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90

Junior Ar ts I nst i tutes 6 t h - 8 t h g ra d e s

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Week 2 June 11 - 15Fabric Printing Christa DalienStudents will explore a variety of techniques on fabric including silkscreen. Students will design and print their own images.

SU-AYR261: M on-Fri , Jun 11-15, 9am-noon, $120/M embers $108

Digital Arts Camp Robbin LoomasIn this new media a computer becomes the canvas for photo art and digital painting. Students will investigate several software programs and tools, including Photoshop and Corel Painter, Wacom pens and tablets. Starting with a blank canvas, students will turn photographs into works of art, learning photo tricks of the trade to create digital paintings.


Pinhole Camera Photography Labeeba HameedA pinhole camera has a small hole rather than a lens to take a picture. Students will build their own pinhole cameras and take photos both indoors and outdoors. We will go to the darkroom to develop the photos they create with their handmade cameras. No photography experience required.

SU-AYH28: M on-Fri , Jun 11-15, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

School of Rock (6th- 8th grade) Marshall BakerLead by Americana Music Academy instructor Marshall Baker, students will learn rock & roll history, experience a drum kit, a keyboard, an electric guitar & bass, percussion, and some vocals with mics. In-struments provided by the Americana Music Academy (www. www.americanamusicacademy.org).

SU-AYM27: M on-Fri , Jun 11-15, 1-4 pm, $100/M embers $90

Week 3 June 18 - 22Fabric Printing Christa DalienStudents will explore a variety of techniques on fabric including silkscreen. Students will design and print their own images.

SU-AYR361: M on-Fri , Jun 18-22, 9am-noon, $120/M embers $108

Metals: Distinctive Design Mollie BlackburnStudents will discover the basics of metal work, then design and create a finished piece.

SU-AYJ36: M on-Fri , Jun 18-22, 9am-noon, $120/M embers $108







Documentary Film Camp Christie DobsonLet’s hear your voice. Cover important issues in a documentary film the world needs to see. With visits from local filmmakers and documentarians, the class will learn what it takes to explore stories and truths and get them in one place.


Darkroom Photography Ann DeanExplore art photography in this fun, informative class for young photographers. Bring a 35mm camera and a roll of TMAX 400 36exposure black and white film, available at Jayhalk Bookstore or Wolfe’s Camera in Topeka. Cameras available for loan for the duration of class.

SU-AYH36: M on-Fri , Jun 18-22, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

Face Off: Creating Characters Through Make-Up Design Trish Neuteboom

Explore the world of Stage Make-up. Students will experiment with different techniques including animals, scars and wounds, and looking really, really, old. At the end of the week students will apply and present a character that will astound your family.

SU-AYM34: M on-Fri , Jun 18-22, 1-4 pm, $100/M embers $90

Week 4 June 25 - June 29Beginning Potter Amy Lenharth This class will introduce students to the potter’s wheel and funda-mental techniques for making pottery. Instructor will provide weekly demonstrations, lead discussions, and help with projects as well as

developing skills on the wheel.

SU-AYC46: Mon-Fri, Jun 25-29, 9am-noon, $120/Members $108

Book Arts Liza MacKinnonLearn how to create beautiful hand bound journals, sketchbooks,

and artist books through a variety of eastern and western binding techniques. Students will be introduced to

various pamphlet, accordion, coptic, long stitch, and stab bindings, as well as the construction of a handmade box to hold their creations.

SU-AYR46: Mon-Fri, Jun 25-29, 1-4pm, $120/Members $108








The Ten Minute Play Larry MitchellEver wanted to write a play? That’s what this class is all about. Using the two, five and ten-minute play as a base, we will explore the fundamentals of playwriting. The class will culminate in a reading of the student work.


Week 5 July 2 - 6(no junior art institutes this week)

Week 6 July 9 - 13Pinhole Camera

Labeeba HameedA pinhole camera has a small hole rather than a lens to take a picture. Students will build their own pinhole cameras and take photos both indoors and outdoors. We will go to the darkroom to develop the photos they created with their handmade cameras. No photography experience required.

SU-AYH68: M on-Fri , Jul 9-13, 9am-noon, $120/M embers $108

Monoprint Carla Aspenberg, Artist in ResidenceKnown as the “painterly print,” monoprint combines drawing, painting, and printmaking into one medium. With the ease and spontaneity of painting and using the processes and equipment of printmak-ing, students will learn in-depth practices such as additive & subtractive methods, stencils, layering and patterns, collage, mixed media and more.

SU-AYR262: M on-Fri , Jul 9-13, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

Making the Cut: Audition Techniques Trish NeuteboomImprove auditioning skills in this week-long intensive. Learn the process of selecting the perfect mono-logue, preparing it and working on it, as well as how to handle callbacks and cold reads.

SU-AYM69: M on-Fri , Jul 9-13, 1-4 pm, $100/M embers $90





Week 7 July 16 - 20Beginning Potter Sarah GrossThis class will introduce students to the potter’s wheel and fundamental techniques for making pot-tery. Instructor will provide weekly demonstrations, lead discussions, and help with projects as well as developing skills on the wheel.

SU-AYC711: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 9am-noon, $120/M embers $108

Kawaii: The Japanese Art of Cuteness Christa DalienIn Japan, Kawaii, meaning “lovable” or “adorable” is the quality of cuteness and has become a prominent aspect of popular culture. Through simple sewing projects, assemblage, drawing, and paper crafts students will investigate the art of cuteness.

SU-AYP76: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 9am-noon, $120/M embers $108

Animation Foundation Richard VarneyLearn the basic fundamentals of digital animation: storyboards, animatics, sound editing, scene editing and production. Flip Boom Cartoon animation software will be introduced as well as other digital software applications in the production of basic animation.

SU-AYL74: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 9am-noon, $100/M embers $90

Week 8 July 23 - 27 Darkroom Photography Ann DeanExplore art photography in this class for new photographers. Bring a 35mm camera and a roll of TMAX

400 36exposure black and white film, available at Jawhawk Bookstore or Wolfe’s Camera in Topeka. (Limited number of cameras available for loan for

the duration of class).

SU-AYH86: M on-Fri , Jul 23-27, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

Up-Cycled Fashion Liza MacKinnonGo Green while going pink, red, orange,

purple, yellow, and blue! This class is a sew and no-sew class that teaches

students how to make all sorts of accessories using materials from around the house.

SU-AYJ88: M on-Fri , Jul 23-27, 1-4pm, $120/M em-

bers $108








Week 9 July 30 - August 3Handbuilding with Clay

Amy LenharthThis class will introduce artists to basic ceramics techniques of handbuilding: pinch, coil, and alternative short-cut methods to building. Focus on surface, texture, and low to medium-fire temperature glazes will be covered.

SU-AYC96: M on-Fri , Jul 30-Aug 3, 9am-noon, $120/M embers $108

Instant Improv Troop Larry Mitchell

Last summer’s hit returns! The class becomes an improv troupe on day one, starting with the basics of improvisation, then jumping head-first into games and exercises that will facilitate exploration into the nature of improvisation while preparing for your first gig on Friday. By then, students will have formed a cohesive group, given the troupe a name, and found a way to make their parents laugh.

SU-AY T21: M on-Fri , Jul 30-Aug 3, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $10

Summer Youth Technical Theater

Working with technical professionals, students build sets, make props and run curtains, lights and sound for all four of the SYT productions. The first two weeks of the program involve the creation of the set and the last two weeks students run the productions. Open to middle and high school students.

June Tech Theater Mon-Fri, May 29-Jun 8, 9:30am-12:30pm; Mon-Fri, June 11-15, 12:30-5pm plus shows Thurs, Fri and Sat June 14, 15, 16; Mon-Sat, Jun 18-23, 3-10pm with final production on Sun, June 24, 12:30-8pm.

SU-TSY TECH1: $200/M embers $180 (plus $50 discount i f student enrol ls in both June & July)

July Tech Theater Mon-Fri, Jul 2-13(no class 7/4), 9:30am–12:30pm; Mon-Fri, Ju 16-20, 12:30-5pm; plus Shows Thurs, Fri and Sat , Jul 19, 20, 21; Mon-Sat, Jul 23-28, 3–10pm; with final production on Sun, July 29, 12:30-8pm.

SU-TSY TECH2: $200/M embers $180 (plus $50 discount i f student enrol ls in both June & July)





Junior Ar t I nst i tutes 6 t h - 8 t h g ra d e s

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1JUNE 4-8

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9JULY 30-

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2JUNE 11-15

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3JUNE 18-22

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4JUNE 25-29

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5JULY 2-6

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6JULY 9-13

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7JULY 16-20

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8JULY 23-27

Beginning Potter //9am-noon// $120($108)Intro to Graphic Novels// 1-4pm//$120($108)Fashion Illustration// 9-noon//$120($108)No Fear Shakespeare!// 1-4pm//$100($90)Make Film Make Change//9am-noon//$100($90)

Focus On Dance: Exercises to Assist Your Technique//1-2pm// $35($31.50)

Fabric Printing//9am-noon//$120($108)Pinhole Camera Photography//1-4pm//$120($108)Digital Arts Camp//9am-noon//$100($90)School of Rock//1-4 pm, $100($90)

Fabric Printing//9am-noon//$120($108)Metals: Distinctive Design//9am-noon//$120($108)Darkroom Photography // 1-4pm, $120($108)Documentary Film Camp//9am-noon//$100($90)Face Off: Creating Characters Through Make-Up Design//1-4 pm//$100($90)

Focus On Dance: The Art of Partnering//Jun 18-21//1-2:30pm//$47($42.30)

Beginning Potter//9am-noon//$120($108)Book Arts//1-4pm//$120($108)The Ten Minute Play//1-4pm//$100($90)

Modern Dance Partnering-Dancing as One//Jun 25-28//1:30-3pm//$47($42.30)

Monoprint//1-4pm//$120($108)Pinhole Camera//9am-noon, $120($108)Making the Cut: Audition Techniques //1-4 pm//$100($90)

Focus On Dance: Develop-ing Strength (The Adagio) //Mon-Thurs//July 9-12//1-2:30pm//$47($42.30)

Drum and Dance// Jul 2-6 (no class on 7/4)//1-2pm//$35($31.50)

Beginning Potter//9am-noon//$120($108)Kawaii: The Japanese Art of Cuteness//9am-noon//$120($108)Animation Foundation (4th-8th grade)// 9am-noon//$100($90)

Focus On Dance: Increasing Speed (Petit Allegro)//Mon-Thurs, Jul 16-19//1-2:30pm// $47($42.30)

Darkroom Photography //1-4pm//$120($108)Up-Cycled Fashion//1-4pm//$120($108)

Focus On Dance: Character Dancing in Ballet //Mon-Thurs//Jul 23-27//1-2:30pm//$47($42.30)

Darkroom Photography //1-4pm//$120($108)Up-Cycled Fashion//1-4pm//$120($108)

Focus On Dance: The Joy of Turning//Mon-Thurs, Jul 30-Aug 2//1-2:30pm//$47($42.30)

Quick Reference S u m m e r -At -A- G l a n ce


Ar t I nst i tutes 9 t h - 1 2 t h g ra d e s

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1JUNE 4-8

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9JULY 30-

AUG 3

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2JUNE 11-15

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3JUNE 18-22

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4JUNE 25-29

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5JULY 2-6

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6JULY 9-13

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7JULY 16-20

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8JULY 23-27

Handbuilding with Clay//1-4pm//$120($108)Fashion Illustration// 9am-noon//$120($108)Jazz & Improvisational Guitar Styles//1-4pm//$100($90)

Focus On Dance: Exercises to Assist Your Technique//1-2pm// $35($31.50)

Fabric Printing //1-4pm//$120($108)Life Drawing Intensive//8:30am-4:30pm//$240($216)A Week in the Group Theatre//1-4pm//$100($90)Digital Arts Camp//1-4pm//$100($90)

Fabric Printing//1-4pm//$120($108)Metals: Distinctive Design//1-4pm//$120($108)2 Week Painting Intensive//2 WEEK CLASS: June 18 - 29//$460($414)

Focus On Dance: The Art of Partnering//Jun 18-21//1-2:30pm//$47($42.30)

Darkroom Photography//1-4pm//$120($108)The Ten Minute Play//1-4pm//$100($90)

Modern Dance Partnering-Dancing as One//Jun 25-28//1:30-3pm//$47($42.30)

Beginning Potter//1-4pm//$120($108)Monoprint//1-4pm//$120($108)Explore Photoshop//1-4pm//$100($90)Making the Cut: Audition Techniques//1-4 pm//$100($90)

Focus On Dance: Develop-ing Strength (The Adagio) //Mon-Thurs//July 9-12//1-2:30pm//$47($42.30)

Drum and Dance// Jul 2-6 (no class on 7/4)//1-2pm//$35($31.50)

Experimental Drawing Intensive//8:30am-4:30pm//$240($216)Celtic & Bluegrass Violin/Fiddle//9am-noon//$100($90)Hot Wax Treatment: Encaustic Painting//1-4pm//$120($108)

Focus On Dance: Increasing Speed (Petit Allegro)//Mon-Thurs, Jul 16-19//1-2:30pm// $47($42.30)

Expressive Drawing & Painting Intensive//8:30am-4:30pm//$240($216)Handbuilding with Clay//1-4pm//$120($108)Experimental Photography: Printing the Blues//1-4pm//$120($108)Animation Foundation//1-4pm//$100($90)

Focus On Dance: Character Dancing in Ballet //Mon-Thurs//Jul 23-27//1-2:30pm//$47($42.30)

Instant Improv Troop//1-4pm//$100($90)Digital Photography//1-4pm//$100($90)Fast & Furious Film Camp//1-4pm, $100($90)

Focus On: The Joy of Turning//Mon-Thurs, Jul 30-Aug 2//1-2:30pm//$47($42.30)

2 week Portraiture Intensive//2 WEEK CLASS: July 2-13(no class Jul 4)//8:30am-4:30pm//$415($373.50)

Week 1 June 4 - 8Fashion Illustration Sarah HarrisFashion Illustration is the way fashion ideas are converted into real clothing, shoes and accessories. Students will learn basic fashion illustration skills starting with learning how to design and illustrate a bag, they will translate their drawing into a pattern. Once pattern is complete, students will put their idea to the test and produce their uniquely designed fashion bag. There are no prerequisites for this course, but some drawing and creativity will go a long way. We’ll even try some textile design techniques.

SU-AYD11: M on-Fri , Jun 4-8, 9am-noon, $120/M embers $108

Handbuilding with Clay Amy LenharthThis class will introduce artists to basic ceramics techniques of handbuilding: pinch, coil, and alternative short-cut methods to building. Focus on surface, texture, and low to medium-fire temperature glazes will be covered.

SU-AYC19: M on-Fri , Jun 4-8, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

Jazz & Improvisational Guitar Styles Matt PelsmaLead by Americana Music Academy instructor Matt Pelsma, this class will cover fretboard harmony, solo-ing and phrasing over chord changes, comping at sight, how to improve rhythm, and accompaniment. Students should be intermediate and advanced level guitar students looking to further their knowledge within the jazz idiom and have knowledge of basic chords and knowledge of the major scale and the pentatonics.

SU-AYM12: M on-Fri , Jun 4-8, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90

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Week 2 June 11 - 15Life Drawing Intensive Pat NemchockStudents will spend thirty-five hours learning to draw from the female model. We will do short and long poses using a variety of media and approaches, with the goal of students gaining confidence in their ability to execute this essential drawing element in any portfolio.

SU-AYP21: M on-Fri , Jun 11-15, 8 :30am-4:30pm, $240/M embers $216

Fabric Printing Christa DalienStudents will explore a variety of techniques on fabric including silkscreen. Students will design and print their own images.

SU-AYR22: M on-Fri , Jun 11-15, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

A Week in the Group Theatre Cheryl Weaver This class will recreate our own Group Theatre; the original acting company from the 1930’s that made the “Method” famous , with movement, scene work, and an introduction to “method” acting. The Group’s resident playwright was Clifford Odets. We can use one of his Depression era plays, or select a student to be our “Clifford Odets” and write a short play to perform.


Digital Arts Camp Robbin LoomasIn this new media, a computer becomes the canvas for photo art and digital painting Students will investigate several software programs and tools, including Photoshop and Corel Painter, Wacom pens and tablets. Starting with a blank canvas, students will experience turning photographs into works of, learn photo tricks of the trade to create digital paintings.

SU-AYL29: M on-Fri , Jun 11-15, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90

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Week 3 June 18 - 22 2 Week Painting Intensive Pat Nemchock2 WEEK CLASS: June 18 - 29Painting Intensive is a two week all day marathon for students to gain experience and confidence in painting a variety of subject matter from life in oils, acrylics and watercolor. Students will leave this class with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of painting.

SU-AYP31: M on-Fri , Jun 18-22, 8 :30am-4:30pm, $460/M embers $414

Fabric Printing Christa DalienStudents will explore a variety of techniques on fabric including silkscreen. Each student will learn to design their own images and print them.

SU-AYR32: M on-Fri , Jun 18-22, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

Metals: Distinctive Design Mollie BlackburnStudents will learn the basics of metal work, then design and create a finished piece to express their personality using metal as a medium.

SU-AYJ32: M on-Fri , Jun 18-22, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108


drawing by faculty/artist Jeff Ridgway





Week 4 June 25 - 29

Darkroom Photography Ann DeanExplore art photography in this class for emerging photographers. Bring a 35mm camera and a roll of TMAX 400 36exposure black and white film, available at Jawhawk Bookstore or Wolfe’s Camera in Topeka. (Limited number of cameras available for loan for the duration of class.)SU-AYH46: M on-Fri , Jun 25-29, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

The Ten Minute Play Larry MitchellEver wanted to write a play? That’s what this class is all about. Using the two, five, and ten-minute play as a base, we will explore the fundamentals of playwriting. The class will culminate in a reading of the student work.SU-AY T41: M on-Fri , Jun 25-29, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90

Week 5 July 2 - 6 (no class July 4th)2 week Portraiture Intensive Pat Nemchock2 WEEK CLASS: July 2-13All portfolios require students to draw a self-portrait from a mirror. This class will give students the portraiture they will need to include in their portfolios. They will have the opportunity to draw portraits from a clothed model and self-portraits from a mirror. No experience with this type of drawing needed, just a desire to be able to do it. SU-AYP51: Mon-Fri, Jul 2-13 (no class Jul 4), 8:30am-4:30pm, $415/Members $373.50

Week 6 July 9 - 13 Beginning Potter Sarah GrossStudents will learn to use the potter’s wheel as well as fundamental techniques for making pottery. SU-AYC61: M on-Fri , Jul 9-13, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

Monoprint Carla Aspenberg, Artist in ResidenceKnown as the “painterly print,” monoprint combines drawing, painting, and printmaking into one medium. With the ease and spontaneity of painting and using the processes and equipment of printmak-ing, students will learn in-depth practices such as additive & subtractive methods, stencils, layering & patterns, collage, mixed media and more. SU-AYR62: M on-Fri , Jul 9-13, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108






Explore Photoshop Carolyn BerryInvestigate the creative and experimental possibilities of Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn to manipulate, retouch, color correct and output images using layers, masking, filters and blending modes for creative effects.

SU-AYL63: M on-Fri , Jul 9-13, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90

Making the Cut: Audition Techniques Trish NeuteboomImprove auditioning skills in this week-long intensive. Learn the process of selecting the perfect mono-logue, preparing it and working on it, as well as how to handle callbacks and cold reads.

SU-AYM69: M on-Fri , Jul 9-13, 1-4 pm, $100/M embers $90

Week 7 July 16 - 20Experimental Drawing Intensive Pat NemchockThis is a week-long intensive class in approaching drawing and painting from a non-literal point of view. Understanding that some work begins with observation and that other work begins within the imagina-tion, the class will focus on the meaning behind the work, which will dictate the stylistic approach taken to execute it. The concept is for students to experiment with new ways to approach drawing and painting.

SU-AYP71: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 8 :30am-4:30pm, $240/M embers $216

Celtic & Bluegrass Violin/Fiddle Diane GillenwaterFor intermediate and advanced students (at least 2-3 years violin experience), the class will introduce

Celtic Scottish and Irish, oldtime and bluegrass fiddle styles and practice playing them. We will also cover basic music theory and information about how to jam with a

folk group.

SU-AYM72: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 9am-noon, $100/M embers $90

Hot Wax Treatment: Encaustic Painting Carolyn Berry

Encaustic is one of the oldest forms of painting. Using paint made from pure pigment mixed with wax

and resin, learn to paint and collage with melted wax. No previous experience is necessary.

SU-AYJ78: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108








Week 8 July 23 - 27 Expressive Drawing and Painting Intensive

Pat NemchockExpressive drawings and paintings main goal is to communicate to the viewer a powerful emotional connection to the art work. Depending on what the emotion is, will dictate what artists will do the subject matter to convey it. We will use art history as our springboard in studying this powerful tool artists use to convey strong emotional connections. SU-AYP81: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 8 :30am-4:30pm, $240/M embers $216

Handbuilding with Clay Ben Ahlvers

This class is an introduction to ceramics for high school students. Students will be introduced to basic building techniques through pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction then transition into more advanced forming and surface decoration techniques. Intermediate and advanced students are also welcome to participate. SU-AYC82: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

Experimental Photography: Printing the Blues Dan DakotasStudents will make cyanotype (blue) photographic prints on paper and cloth using the sun to expose our photo images. Students will explore making images from found objects, antique glass plate negatives, as well as digital negatives. The class will provide a new approach to image making: photo hand coloring methods such as watercolor, color pencil, acrylic paint, and collage will be explored. No prior photo experience needed.SU-AYH84: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 1-4pm, $120/M embers $108

Animation Foundation Richard VarneyProfessor Varney will introduce high school students to the fundamentals of digital animation: storyboards, animatics, sound editing, scene editing and production. Flip Boom All-Star V.2 animation software will be introduced as well as other digital software applications in the production of basic animation.SU-AYL83: M on-Fri , Jul 16-20, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90






Week 9 July 30 - August 3Instant Improv Troop Larry MitchellLast summer’s hit returns! The class becomes an improv troupe on day one, starting with the basics of im-provisation, then jumping head-first into games and exercises that will facilitate an exploration into the nature of improvisation while preparing for your first gig on Friday. By then, students will have formed a cohesive group, given the troupe a name, and found a way to make their parents laugh. SU-AY T91: M on-Fri , Jul 30-Aug 3, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90

Digital Photography Ann DeanLearn how to take better pictures and get to know digital cameras. Each day students will cover a new topic, go on a daily photo shoot, and discuss and edit our images in class. Students need to bring their own digital camera. (Limited number of cameras available.) SU-AYL99: M on-Fri , Jul 30-Aug 3, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90

Fast & Furious Film Camp Marlo AngellLights, camera, action! Students will write, direct, edit, and sound design a dramatic scene using advanced filmmaking techniques. Guest artists and filmmakers from respective disciplines will guide student filmmakers through each stage of production. Some work outside of class may be required, including writing, storyboarding, and editing during open lab hours. SU-AYL92: M on-Fri , Jul 30-Aug.3, 1-4pm, $100/M embers $90

photo by faculty/artist Ann Dean





Guest Artist Dance WorkshopsSummer Dance Intensive for Intermediate and Advanced Dancers will help you dance your best

with our summer guest artists returning to teach new and exciting techniques in classical ballet,

modern dance, and performing arts.

Guest Artists Dance Workshop

This workshop is taught by Sean Duus, Kansas City Ballet and Ellie Goudie-Averill, Philadelphia

Stone Depot Dance Lab.SU-DYW01 (Intermediate/Ballet III/IV or equivalent): Tues-Sat, May 29-June 2, 10am-2pm, $125/$112.50 members

SU-DYW02 (Advanced/Ballet V/VI, Adv Adults): Tues-Sat, May 29-Jun 2, 10am-2:30pm, $125/$112.50 members

Master Class Guest Artist Elizabeth GillaspyMs. Gillaspy will also teach master classes in the following classes: Ballet IV and Beginning II Pointe classes on Tue, 4-5:30pm AND Thu, 5-6:30pm, AND Ballet V/VI, Wed, 5:30-6:45pm. Join this wonderful choreog-rapher and teacher for a week of exciting classes. Open to students with appropriate level of training.

SU-DY WB692: Tue, June 12, 4-5:30pm, $15/$13.50 members

SU-DY WB693: Wed, June 13, 5 :30-6:45pm, $15/$13.50 members

SU-DY WB494: Thu, June 14, 5-6:30pm, $15/$13.50 members







Summer Dance 6 t h - 1 2 t h g ra d e s

Dance InstitutesAll summer Dance Institutes are open to

6th-12th grade. Unless stated otherwise,

ballet experience is required. To enroll

in Summer Dance Institutes, students

should be at Level IV 2nd year Ballet+

or equivalent-and above.

Focus On: Exercises to Assist Your Technique

Jerel HildingStudents will learn how to enhance your technique through the use of exercises, thera-

bands and various balls and much more from this experienced teacher and gifted artist.

SU-CDYWF11: Mon-Thurs, Jun 4-8 (no class Jun 5), 1-2pm, $35/Members $31.50

Focus On: The Art of Partnering Jeril HildingLearn how to lift a dancer correctly. Learn a variety of ways to lift and be lifted. Learn how to build trust in a dance partnership and much more from this experienced teacher and gifted artist. High school age only.

SU- CDY WF39B: M on-Thurs, Jun 18-21, 1-2:30pm, $47/M embers $42.30

Modern Dance Partnering-Dancing as One Whitney BoomerLearn and explore the fundamental skills for connecting, counter-balancing, and supporting others in dance making. We’ll consider falling without all the bumps and bruises, and soaring from the floor with trust, momentum, and ease. Wait! We’ll also explore solo, partner, and ensemble movement through spontaneous collaboration.” Open to ALL middle and high school students.

SU- CDY WS49: M on-Thur, Jun 25-28 1:30-3pm, $47/M embers $42.30

Drum and Dance Whitney Boomer and Dylan BassettUsing drums and dance , students will explore rhythm and tempos in entirely new ways. Learn drum-ming techniques from this excellent drummer and teacher, outstanding dance artist and teacher. Fun and not to be missed. No experience necessary. Open to ALL middle school students.

SU- CDY WD59: MTRF, Jul 2-6 (no c lass on 7/4) , 1-2pm, $35/M embers $31.50






Focus On: Developing Strength (The Adagio) Cynthia CrewsFocus on the correct way to perform an adagio. Learn ways to become a stronger dancer as you work on this elegant dance form. Individual attention.

SU- CDY WF79: M on-Thurs, Jul 9-12, 1-2:30pm, $47/M embers $42.30

Focus On: Increasing Speed (Petit Allegro) Cynthia CrewsDancers will focus and hone ability to move quickly and with the beat of the faster music. Individual attention.

SU- CDY WF89: M on-Thurs, Jul 16-19, 1-2:30pm, $47/M embers $42.30

Focus On: Character Dancing in Ballet Cynthia CrewsLearn traditional character steps and use of the head and arms. Know how to tell the difference in music and steps for the Mazurka, the Polonaise, and other dance forms found in classical ballets.

SU- CDY WF29A: M on-Thurs, Jul 23-27, 1-2:30pm, $47/M embers $42.30

Focus On: Stage Make-up and Hair Cynthia Crews Learn ways to prepare your hair for class and stage and how to apply stage make-up. Begin to under-stand the way hair and make-up affect stage character. Middle School/High School.

SU- CDY WF29B: M on-Thurs, Jul 23-27, 2 :30-3:30pm $35/M embera $31.50

Focus On: The Joy of Turning Cynthia CrewsDancers will focus and hone your dance turns and learn new turn combinations. Individual attention.

SU- CDY WF99: M on-Thurs, Jul 30-Aug 2, 1-2:30pm, $47/M embera $42.30







Take in a show this summerat the Lawrence Arts CenterSUMMER YOUTH THEATER!

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