The Arts

 

ARTS & CRAFTS
GRADES 1-2
$60

Arts and crafts classes are held at Wakeman to let children express their creativity in a variety of arts and crafts projects. This fall/winter we will offer two sessions. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00pm-5:30pm.

 

JUNIOR ARTISTS
GRADES 3-5
$60

Gain experience working with an assortment of art media! Members will have fun drawing, painting and sculpting clay. Here the children are able to be as creative as possible, exploring a variety of art mediums Come and show your artistic side! This fall/winter we will offer two sessions. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:30pm.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY
GRADES 3-5
$60

Wakeman’s photography program is for members in 3rd-5th grade. Members will learn tips to improve picture taking, study the history of photography, and learn about a different photographer each week. They would also follow the curriculum of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Photo Tech program. Classes will be held on Fridays beginning 9/26-11/21 from 4pm-5:30pm. Registration begins September 9th.

 

FINE ARTS EXHIBIT
GRADES 3-12
FREE

Each year Wakeman showcases the artistic talents of our members in conjunction with Boys & Girls Club of America’s Fine Arts Exhibit. The exhibit is a program designed to promote creativity using various media and to encourage artistic skills and cultural enrichment. Last year 221 young artists entered 203 pieces of art. Seventeen pieces were then selected to move on to Regional judging in Pennsylvania where three were selected for the National Exhibit in Atlanta, GA. This year’s exhibit will run January 12th – January 16th with at Preview Party on January 9th. Any artwork created by a Wakeman member in 2006-2007 at home, in school or at the club may be entered into the exhibit. All entries must be received by January 6th.