Course Catalog - Youth - Sawtooth Center for Creative Art

Our Youth Program is designed to enrich art experiences in the schools and at home with a wide range of classes, all small enough for personalized attention. Our aim is to improve the student's visual skills while introducing continuing challenges and new techniques. Contact youngart@sawtooth.org

8873. Sawtooth Sundaes (K - 5th Grade)
Instructor Du Jour
We will warm up with an exciting art project and cool down with a tasty ice cream sundae! The first ninety minutes will be dedicated to a creative and fun art project. After you are finished, you will be able to design your own ice cream sundae and enjoy it while looking at the art you have created. Bring some friends and have a great Sundae afternoon!
Space is Limited so Sign Up Early

Location: Youth 2
member or non-member fee: $20 per child
Register 3 children for $50
1st Sunday of each month
Section E - Sunday, 4/6, 2:00-4:00 pm
Section F - Sunday, 5/4, 2:00-4:00 pm

821. Art for Two
Instructor Anna Olivia Sisk
This class is a great time for both child and caregiver to explore arts and crafts with a little gentle guidance. Basic art principles will be introduced through painting and clay projects. Price includes child and caregiver. Class limited to eight students, so sign up early!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $115 non-member fee: $145
4 Tuesdays, 4/8 - 4/29, 10:00 - 11:00 am

803. Saturday Studio
Instructor Anna Coward
This class is a wonderful introduction to new and exciting art materials! Stretch the imagination and explore a variety of media in a relaxed, fun environment. Attention will be given to developing new techniques and creativity while working with paint, oil pastel, paper and more!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
Section A - 4 Saturdays, 4/12 - 5/3, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Section B - 4 Saturdays, 5/10 - 5/31, 10:00 - 11:30 am

867. Budding Artist
Instructor TBA
If your child loves to make a mess, they will love this class.
We will introduce a different painting medium each week and create colorful projects. We will not only use brushes of all sizes but also our fingers! Come prepared to have fun!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
4 Mondays, 4/7 - 4/28, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

808. Creating with Clay
Instructor Erin Donald
Clay is a fun, squishy medium with many artistic and functional possibilities. This class is your chance to learn all about it while having fun! Children will be taught the basics of clay fabrication and a little about the history of its discovery and use. At the end of our sessions, we will glaze and fire our amazing creations!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $105 non-member fee: $135
6 Tuesdays, 4/8 - 5/13, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

869. Multicultural Art
Instructor Anna Olivia Sisk
Create arts and crafts from around the world. Explore geography and culture through drawing, painting and 3-D projects. We will be using mediums such as clay, paper, fiber and paint. This will be a class full of culture and creativity!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
4 Tuesdays, 4/8 - 4/29, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

868. Artist Studio
Instructor Marcia Mohney
Young artists will have fun creating and challenging their imaginations as they experiment with drawing, painting, printmaking and clay. Individual creativity will be encouraged using various artistic styles of past and contemporary artists!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $125 non-member fee: $155
6 Wednesdays, 4/9 - 5/14, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

806. Saturday Studio
Instructor Anna-Olivia Sisk
This class is a wonderful introduction to new and exciting art materials! Stretch the imagination and explore a variety of media in a relaxed, fun environment. Attention will be given to developing new techniques and creativity while working with paint, oil pastel, paper and more!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
Section A - 4 Saturdays, 4/12 - 5/3, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Section B - 4 Saturdays, 5/10 - 5/31, 10:00 - 11:30 am

807. Drawing & Painting Fundamentals
Instructor Jennifer Holder
Students will explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting through still life and portraiture. Students will learn to get the most from shading, contour, line, proportion and composition. There will be time for experimenting with techniques and materials, such as, pencil, pastels, charcoal, paint and ink. Class is suitable for beginners and more experienced students!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
Section A - 4 Thursdays, 4/10 - 5/1, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Section B - 4 Thursdays, 5/8 - 5/29, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

869. Multicultural Art
Instructor Anna Olivia Sisk
Create arts and crafts from around the world. Students will explore geography and culture through drawing, painting and 3-D projects. We will be using mediums such as clay, paper, fiber and paint. This will be a class full of culture and creativity!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
Section A - 4 Tuesdays, 3/4 - 3/25, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Section B - 4 Tuesdays, 4/8 - 4/29, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Late Winter Class... sign up now!

872. Basic Sewing
Instructor Kathleen Loveland
Students will learn basic hand and machine sewing techniques. We will be creating stuffed animals, puppets and pillows. Bring your favorite old t-shirt to class and make it into a pillow that you can keep for years to come!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $110 non-member fee: $140
6 Tuesdays, 4/8 - 5/13, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

842. Animation
Instructor David Emerson
Make your drawings come to life – learn how to animate! Students will become acquainted with the basics of animation, and get lots of hands-on practice as they explore a variety of animation techniques. At the conclusion of the course, each student will get a video copy of the animation they create. This class is suitable for new and continuing animation students. Space is limited so sign up early!

Location: Youth 2
member fee: $80 non-member fee: $110
Section A - 4 Wednesdays, 4/9 - 4/30, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

812. Drawing and Painting
Instructor Erin Donald
Students will explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting through still life and portraiture. Students will learn to get the most from shading, contour, line, proportion and composition. There will be time for experimenting with techniques and materials, such as, pencil, pastels, charcoal, paint and ink. Class is suitable for beginners and more experienced students.

Location: Youth Room 2
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
Section A - 4 Thursdays, 4/10 - 5/1, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Section B - 4 Thursdays, 5/8 - 5/29, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

831. Clay Play - A Saturday Specialty
Instructor Debbie Sells
Clay is just another name for fun, and this class is made for the 3rd-5th grader who loves the idea of sculpting fantasy creatures, flying animals, or just playing with the possibilities of clay. Mud has never been so cool!

Location: Wetroom
member fee: $105 non-member fee: $135
6 Saturdays, 4/12 - 5/17, 10:00 - 11:30 am

811. Saturday Studio
Instructor JJ Jackson
This class is a wonderful introduction to new and exciting art materials! Stretch the imagination and explore a variety of media in a relaxed, fun environment. Attention will be given to developing new techniques and creativity while working with paint, oil pastel, paper and more!

Location: Youth Room 2
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
Section A - 4 Saturdays, 4/12 - 5/3, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Section B - 4 Saturdays, 5/10 - 5/31, 10:00 - 11:30 am

872. Basic Sewing
Instructor Kathleen Loveland
Students will learn basic hand and machine sewing techniques. We will be creating stuffed animals, puppets and pillows. Bring your favorite old t-shirt to class and make it into a pillow that you can keep for years to come!

Location: Youth Room 1
member fee: $110 non-member fee: $140
6 Tuesdays, 4/8 - 5/13, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

8876. Fun Pet Portraits!
Instructor Anna Olivia Sisk
Dog, cat, hamster, bird or fish! Students should bring a picture of their favorite pet (or a picture from the internet or a magazine) to create an expressive and colorful pet portrait.

Location: Youth 2
member fee: $25 non-member fee: $45
Section A - Saturday, 3/15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Section B - Saturday, 4/12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

8866. An Afternoon with Picasso
Instructor Vic Jarman
Spend the afternoon learning fun techniques used by the famous artist Pablo Picasso. We will create a self-portrait masterpiece! Walk away with your very own fantastic painting. K-5th Grades.

Location: Youth 1
member fee: $25 non-member fee: $45
Section A - Saturday, 3/29, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Section B - Saturday, 4/5, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

8867. An Afternoon with Van Gogh
Instructor Vic Jarman
Spend the afternoon learning fun techniques used by the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh. We will explore his hatching method to create your very own masterpiece!
K-5th Grades

Location: Youth 1
member fee: $25 non-member fee: $45
Saturday, 4/12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

8820. From Junky to Funky - 3rd - 8th Grade
Instructor Jason Hutcherson
Clean out your junk! Join us as we create a funky piece of art with the junk you have around the house. We will supply some junk but we would like for you to bring a few things of your own. Please bring a grocery bag full of junk such as; recyclables, small appliances, etc. These things will be used to create your own funky, junky masterpiece.

Location: Youth 2
member fee: $25 non-member fee: $45
Section A - Saturday, 4/19. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Section B - Saturday, 4/26, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

8819. Mother’s Day Masterpiece
Create your own beautiful masterpiece! We will talk about and look at paintings by artist Georgia O’Keeffe. These paintings will be our creative inspiration. Be ready to be amazed with your very own masterpiece that any mother would love. K-5th Grades.

Location: Youth 2
member fee: $25 non-member fee: $45
Saturday, 5/3, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

8876. Fun Pet Portraits!
Instructor Anna Olivia Sisk
Dog, cat, hamster, bird or fish! Students should bring a picture of their favorite pet (or a picture from the internet or a magazine) to create expressive and colorful pet portrait.

Location: Youth 2
member fee: $25 non-member fee: $45
Section A - Saturday, 3/15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Section B - Saturday, 4/12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Let our 60 years of experience in the arts, and our wonderful instructors, put together the most memorable party of the year for you. Birthdays, showers, adults, youth: we can arrange a party to suit your needs.

2) A $100 deposit is due at the time of scheduling; $50 is refundable if the party is cancelled at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date; $18 per child fee.

Earn your art-related scout badges at the Sawtooth Center. We offer two and three hour workshops for all scout age groups. Call 723-7395, to arrange a time and date for your scout badge workshop. Ten scouts minimum per workshop.