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Edwardsville Arts Center Kids Crafts Class

Editor — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:30:02 +0000

Let your kids get crafty.

The Edwardsville Arts Center offers Secret Books: Fun with Crafts, a six week class for kids in grades 4 to 8, on Saturdays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm starting Oct. 3. Instructor Melissa Howland teaches kids to make secret boxes for jewelry or special items by using old books, wood and other items. We will also be making magnets and bubble stationary. This class is centered on the idea of fun, color and self expression. Come equipped with imagination. Cost is $90. Visit the arts center site for more info.

YMCA Art Class for Kids

Editor — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:15:37 +0000

Stop in at Create with Me with you two to three-year-old at Edwardsville’s Esic YMCA, and create a masterpiece in this parent and child class. Explore different mediums together while enhancing motor skills.

When: Thursdays 9:30 am – 10 am

Cost: Members $18 • Non-members $35 • Materials Fee $3

YMCA Science Activity for Kids

Editor — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:15:53 +0000

Kids age three to five will enjoy the Science Blast at Edwardsville’s Esic YMCA. The activity provides hands on science fun with a little education for good measure!

When: Thursday 11:15am – 12 pm at Esic Center

Cost: Members $25 •Non-members $40 • Materials fee $3

YMCA Kids Art Sampler Class

Editor — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:15:27 +0000

The Edwardsville YMCA offers plenty of opportunities for kids to enjoy art.

Enjoy the ultimate arts sampler for kids ages 3-5 at Edwardsville’s Esic YMCA. Release your inner artist, “act” on your emotions, and dance like the stars! You could even “mix” up your own entertainment or make some music! Perfect for those busy kids who like to try a little of everything. Please inform the YMCA of any food allergies.

When: Wednesdays 11:15 am – noon

Cost: Members $25 • Non-members $40

YMCA Kids Art Class (Age 4-5)

Editor — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:15:39 +0000

Kids will get into art at the Edwardsville YMCA.

My Very Own Masterpiece at Edwardsville’s Esic YMCA provides art fun for preschoolers age 4 to 5 and great preparation for Kindergarten. Great for those independent children who like to be challenged in their creativity. Love art but hate the mess? Leave it to the YMCA staff (and make sure to thank them)! Imaginations required for a class filled with painting, clay, crafts and projects galore!

When: Thursdays 10:15 am – 11 am

Cost: Members $25 • Non-members $40 • Materials fee $3

YMCA Make Believe Theatre

Editor — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:00:49 +0000

Play make believe at Edwardsville’s Esic YMCA where kids age 3 to 6 can be anything you want to be. A teacher, a doctor, a reporter and more. Learn basic acting principles and a little dance along with community awareness in this fun and imaginative pre-theatre class that uses puppets, props, games and stories. Every week your child can pretend to be something new.

Time: Mondays 11 am – 11:45 am

Cost: Members $25 • Non-members $40

YMCA Sign Language

Teauna — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:15:25 +0000

Here’s a class that could spark that helpful spirit in us all. Join us in learning sign language in a fun and easy environment. You never know how it could inspire you to reach out into your community. Adults are welcome with their children Sign Language (Ages 3-5).

When: Tuesday 9:30 am – 10 am at the Meyer Center, Fridays 10:30 am to 11 am at the Esic Center.

Cost: Members $25 • Non-members $40

Children’s Art Class: Primary Forest

Teauna — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:00:04 +0000

Edwardsville Arts in the Parks helps inspire creativity and learning in your little ones. Instill the inner learner and artist in your child and mix up the summer a bit. These classes are great for children K-4th. In this class they will explore color through print making projects, and painted sculpture. They will make a forest in the middle of the city.

When: August 1st, 9 am

Where: Edwardsville City Park, 101 South Buchanan Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Children’s Art Classes: Picture Perfect

Teauna — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:00:34 +0000

Edwardsville Arts in the Parks helps inspire creativity and learning in your little ones. Help instill the inner learner and artist in your child and mix up the summer a bit. These classes are great for children K-4th. In this class they will create sketch books, paint potraits, and create expressive masks.

When: July 25th, 9 am

Where: Edwardsville City Park, 101 South Buchanan Street

Children’s Art Classes: It’s a Jungle

Teauna — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:00:24 +0000

Edwardsville Arts in the Parks helps inspire creativity and learning in your little ones. Help instill the inner learner and artist in your child and mix up the summer a bit. These classes are great for children K-4th. In this class they will examine plants through projects that include drawing, sculpture, and prints.

When: July 11th, 9 am

Where: Edwardsville City Park, 101 South Buchanan St.