www.plateauartsalive.org
Something for everyone at our storefront studio on 1429 Cole Street in Enumclaw! Free monthly guild demonstrations open to the public and popular monthly Poetry Jam (see SoCoCulture calendar for dates and times). Also classes in:
- Painting with pastels (Monday 1-3PM)
- Watercolor (Tuesday 10 AM-12 PM and 1-3 PM; Saturday 9-11AM)
- Oil painting (Tuesday 6-9 PM)
- Acrylic & oil (Wednesday and Thursday 10 AM-3 PM)
- Wood carving (Wednesday 4-7 PM).
Visit our website or give us a call at 360.802.6787 for details on your area of interest.
www.auburnsymphony.org
Some of our musicians also teach. Contact us for referrals.
White River Valley Museum
2/7/2012
Members of Auburn’s Striped Water Poetry group lead a romantic writing workshop. Participants will walk away with the skills to write their own verses of love, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Program fee of $5 per person includes museum admission. Pre-registration required.
The White River Valley Museum is located at 918 H Street SE in Auburn. www.wrvmuseum.org
www.MoshierArtCenter.org
The Moshier Community Art Center, 430 S 156th, is one of Puget Sound’s hidden gems. Located in Burien, the art center provides a fully equipped ceramics studio for students from beginner to advanced skill levels. Each session we offer art classes for all ages including classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, mosaics, book arts, sculpture and more! Also available are 24-hour access studio spaces for ceramic artists and art classes for adults and teens with disabilities. 206.988.3700.
www.CenterstageTheatre.com
Centerstage hosts summer musical theatre camps for children and teens at Knutzen Family Theatre. Click on the link above or call 253-661-1444.
Adult Pottery – Sketches to Sculpture - Thursdays 9:30 AM – noon – beginning January 12, 3 spaces remaining, Moshier Community Art Center, Burien
Teen Clay-Famous Portraits in Clay - Tuesdays 4 to 6 PM – beginning January 17 for 8 weeks
For more information, contact Janet Crawley, 206-931-7092.
www.eventsontheedge.com
Improvisational team building classes for the corporate environment. Create and perform customized role-play programs for specialized supervisor/management & topic training.
www.evergreencityballet.org
Academy classes offers pre-academic ballet classes for children as young as age 3 and academic and pre-professional ballet classes for dancers up to age 18. We also offer open classes for teens to adults in beginning, intermediate and advanced ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, pilates and new Stretch & Fit classes for seniors.
Our Summer Intensive Program features nationally recognized guest faculty and offers a diversity of classes to help dancers reach their highest potential, including nutrition, health, dance history, production and audition & career preparation.
Tutu building and other costumes making workshops are offered several times a year. Contact us if interested in scheduling.
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
Six week class series, beginning 1/5/2012
Classes will take place Thursday evenings, from 6:30-9:30. Fundamentals of Drawing from Life is suited for absolute beginners to intermediate artists, and ideal for teenagers. A step by step process of drawing people from life with a focus on portraiture (in graphite or charcoal). Building from basic fundamental principals with the end goal to accurately render whoever is in front of you. Classes will feature a variety of drawing exercises using casts and live models. To learn more about class instructor Michael Lentz, and to register for class and for updates on class, go to: www.maplevalleyarts.com. The Maple Valley Creative Arts Center is located at 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE, #15, in Maple Valley.
www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org
Sign up for the next Little Explorers Club session at the Kent Historical Museum (meeting at 10:30 AM the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month). Pre-registration is required for the program, aimed at ages 3-Kindergarten. Provides foundational social studies/history learning through stories, activities, and games. Quarterly fee $10. Caregivers must be present during sessions. Call 253-854-4330 for more information. The Kent Historical Museum is located at 855 E Smith Street in Kent.
www.kcls.org
Writing groups for teens and adults to share ideas, critiques, and writing resources:
- Teen writers ages 12-18 meet at the Auburn Library the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, 3:30-5 PM.
- For adults, the Valley View Writers Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 PM at the Valley View Library.
KCLS also sponsors Manga and Anime Clubs for grades 6-12 at the following locations:
Auburn Library – first Monday of every month at 4 PM.
Burien Library – first Wednesday of every month at 3:30 PM.
Pre-school story times in different languages:
Des Moines Library – Spanish
Federal Way 320th Library – Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Russian
Woodmont Library – Spanish
Citizenship classes – In a friendly environment, practice reading, writing, listening and speaking in English to prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview and exam. Available at most KCLS libraries in South King County. Visit www.kcls.org/esl/ to learn more.
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
Five week class series, beginning 1/2/2012
Class time will be devoted primarily to making art. Oil bars can be used on paper, stretched canvas, media board, Masonite, and other surfaces. The medium can be applied by itself, with a brush, or it can also be applied with a knife, and moved with solvent and a painting cloth/rag. Instruction will explore different possibilities. This class will be dedicated to the medium and will rely on artists to supply their own subject interests. This is a very exciting medium that is flexible for studio or plein-air painting. There will be brief presentations to explore creative techniques at each session. Classes are held on Monday, 6-9 PM.
The Maple Valley Creative Arts Center is located at 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE in Maple Valley.
www.pacificballroom.org
Building Youth through Ballroom Dance. Located in Auburn, Pacific Ballroom Dance offers classes and teams for youth ages 11-18. Classes are held Monday-Saturday at various times. There is a place for dancers of all skill levels. We offer opportunities in technique/syllabus instruction as well as the unique formation team experience. Enrollment is open year round at the introductory levels. Please call 253-939-6524 or visit our web site for more info.
Friday Night Adult Classes – 7-8 PM. $35/person for each 5-week series. You can join at any time and no experience is necessary. Perfect date night for couples or come on your own and discover ballroom dance!
www.plateauareawriters.org
Speakers’ series, workshops, critique groups, and Enumclaw Plateau History Project.
Jewelry classes for adults. Experience working with precious metal clay in this 4 hour workshop. PMC3 is a fine silver powder with clay like consistency that can be rolled, pressed and stamped and then fired to become beautiful solid silver. Students will create 3 to 4 pendants to take home at the end of the workshop. All supplies provided. Cutoff date for registration is January 23.
Class meets Sunday, February 5, 1-5 PM, at Moshier Community Art Center.
For more information contact Janet Crawley, 206-931-7092.
Plateau Area Writers Association
1/17-24-31/2012
The Plateau Area Writers Association is presenting a three-part Publishing Workshop in January. It will be led by Paul Jackson, a retired Special Librarian in academic, public, corporate, and prison libraries. The sessions will be held from 7-9 PM on January 17, 24, and 31 at the Arts Alive! Gallery, 1429 Cole Street, Enumclaw. Register by January 6. More information available at www.plateauartsalive.org.
www.rainiersymphony.org
Many of the musicians in the Symphony teach privately and we are happy to provide referrals. Also, Music Director David Waltman is available by appointment for workshops. Specializations include coaching ensembles of any combination of orchestral instruments, with expertise particularly in late classical period through 20th century (Beethoven to the present). Maestro Waltman prefers working with quartets through large ensembles.
www.rentoncivictheater.org
Youth and Children’s summer theatre educational program.
www.rentonhistorymuseum.org
Spring and Fall calendar of events for families and adults.
The Hi-Liners
2/28 through June
Registration is now open for Spring DownStage Center Classes: Imagination Station (ages 5-8), Improvisation (ages 9 and up), and Glee (ages 11and up). A full production experience, complete with costumes, lighting, and a stage performance at the June recital, but class is still only once a week! Classes begin February 28th at the Burien Annex. For complete descriptions, schedules, and registration please visit www.hi-liners.org. Also, sign up now for Spring Break Camp (ages 7-15), which takes place April 9-13.
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
Five week class series, beginning 1/3/2012
Gary’s approach is focused on the creativity and thoughtful expressions produced by students. Gary will teach a different watercolor techniques each week, but will do that in combination with some specific thoughts about the subject matter. Gary will provide evaluation and will encourage students to be able to evaluate their own work and discuss the work of others.
The Maple Valley Creative Arts Center is located at 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE, Suite 15, in Maple Valley.
www.wrvmuseum.org
The Museum offers family and adult programs every second Saturday.
Classroom based assessment (CBA) kits are available for school use, grades 5, 8, and 11. See web site for fees.
