Super Saturdays! Youth Classes
FREE First Saturdays of the Month
Free, fun, art classes for kids, 1st through 5th grade
with Peg Grandstaff & Sherry Bonczak
February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
2 times to pick from: 10 AM - NOON OR 1 - 3 PM
Registration required. Space limited.
Just call to sign up for a cool, easy art project you can make & take!
CALL 586.752.5700 to register.
YOUTH ART CLASSES: THEMED ART CLASSES!
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"Playing with Paint"
Teacher: Peg Grandstaff
Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 8
Cost: $18 for 3 sessions
Ages: 7-9 years Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Complete 5 unique painting projects that explore the many different aspects of this 'messy' medium.
Wear old clothes and be prepared to try something new!
"Playing with Sculpture"
Teacher: Peg Grandstaff
Mar 15, Mar 22, Mar 29
Cost: $18 for 3 sessions
Ages: 10-12 years Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cut it, tape it, paste it, plaster it and see what happens!
Complete sculptures in 5 different mediums and see where your creativity leads!
"String Art Project"
Teacher: Sherry Bonczak
April 12
Cost: $8
Ages: 8-12 Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Revisit a 70's craft using string art to create a colorful spirograph design.
"Japanese Sushi Plate"
Teacher: Sherry Bonczak
May 17
Cost: $8
Ages: 9-12 Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Make your very own decorative Japanese Sushi Dish using clay and Black Emperor Rice
"Playing with Clay"
Teacher: Peg Grandstaff
Coming Summer 2014!!
Get Involved
Starkweather Arts Center Volunteer Opportunities
Board Opportunities
The Starkweather Arts Center looks for individuals with skills in: fundraising, financial, restoration, public relations, legal, policy-making, artistic or operational backgrounds. Specific responsibilities include attending one board meeting every four to six weeks, 75% participation in exhibits and special events, participation on one committee, promoting membership, soliciting sponsors/donations and being a member. There is a three year board commitment.
Fundraising
The Starkweather Arts Center seeks members who are interested in helping to raise funds for the operation of the Starkweather Arts Center as well as the various exhibits, special events, and restoration needs. This includes working on our annual Holiday Art Extravaganza fundraiser. Other forms of fundraising vary; they may include assisting with grants, holding raffles, and soliciting sponsorships.
Sales & Gift Gallery Volunteer
The Starkweather Arts Center seeks volunteers to help in the sales and gift gallery. Responsibilities include greeting patrons, making sales, light maintenance, assisting with office work, and including help with inventory when needed. This is a good opportunity for local teens who have an interest in the arts, to see first hand, what is involved in running an art gallery. Saturday hours are available for volunteers.
Restoration Committee
This committee works to complete the restoration and renovation process of the Starkweather building. Responsibilities include working with block grants, obtaining contractors, and overseeing work as well as overseeing all repairs and maintenance of the building. This committee reports directly to the board of directors.
Exhibit Committee
The Starkweather Arts Center seeks members interested in working with the individual exhibits on display at the art center. Responsibilities include scheduling and planning exhibits, jurying artwork for exhibits, receiving artwork, installing artwork and pick-up of art work. Other tasks may involve chairing a specific exhibit, postcard and flyer design, publicity, etc. If you would like to be a part of each new art center showing, this committee is perfect for you.
Reception Committee
The Starkweather Arts Center seeks members to help host artist’s receptions. Responsibilities include coordinating food and refreshments, set-up and clean-up. If you enjoy meeting new people, socializing and hosting, this committee is your opportunity to apply these skills. There are approximately nine annual receptions.
Contact Us
If you are interested in joining the energetic Starkweather team of volunteers, contact us via phone (586.752.5700) or email (starkweatherarts@comcast.net). We will be happy to discuss the possibilities with you!
The Starkweather Arts Center is in a unique position of developing into a community leader in arts culture. We invite you to be a part of a team that will transport all facets of the Starkweather Arts Center into an enduring community jewel.
