Children’s Classes and Programs

Working With Clay Together: Classes 1, 3: $100

Parent & Child Class (Ages 5-12) Class 2: $80

Katherine T. Andrle

Class 1: Sa, Sep 23-Oct 28; No Class: Oct 21, 2-3:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Class 2: Sa, Nov 11-Dec 16; No Class: Nov 25, Dec 9, 2-3:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio, 4 sessions

Class 3: Sa, Jan 20-Feb 24; No Class: Feb 17, 2-3:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Enjoy afternoons of handbuilding with clay, using the techniques of slab, pinch & coil construction. Learn how to continue this clay experience at home. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee of $15 per individual, payable to instructor at first class. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 5 sessions.

Sumi Ink Painting Parent and Child $35 Workshop (Ages 7-11)

Jin Jeong

Workshop: Sun, Oct 8, 1:30-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Discover a timeless oriental art with Sumi ink drawing. Sumi ink painting is a traditional East Asian art form that uses black ink and water to create beautiful, monochromatic paintings. Sumi ink drawing encourages students to express creativity and appreciate the beauty of simplistic yet graceful forms of art. We will focus on learning different brushstroke techniques, textures, and blending methods to create beautiful artworks. Tuition is per person (Each parent/guardian and child attendees are required to register). All materials for ink drawings or ink painting will be provided; A supply fee of $10 is payable via cash or check to the instructor. More info: jsj07012@gmail.com. 1 session.

Katherine T. Andrle

Workshop: Su, Oct 22, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

What would Halloween be without a few spiders and spirits? Both the parent and child will create long-lasting 3-D characters that hang and crawl to disturb your guests on Halloween. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must register separately under their own name. Supply fee is $10 per individual, payable to the instructor at the workshop. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org 1 session.

Cornhusk Dolls: A Parent & Child $40 Holiday Workshop (Ages 5-12)

Katherine T. Andrle

Workshop: Su, Nov 19, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

A parent/child workshop. Both native and colonial Americans used cornhusks to create beautiful doll forms. Parent and child will learn several traditional ways to create their unique dolls. Perfect for holiday gifts! Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee of $10 per individual will be payable directly to the instructor at the workshop. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session.

Parent & Child Card Printmaking $60 Winter Workshop (Ages 6-12)

Denise Dittmar

Workshop 1: Sa, Dec 2, 9am-12pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Workshop 2: Sa, Dec 9, 9am-12pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Parent and child each create designs together in soft cut relief blocks to print with color ink. Mono-printing, stamping, and drawing also will take place. Celebrate the winter season with 20 or more cards per person, and 5x7inch artworks in a fun holiday atmosphere. Parent and child must register separately; tuition is per person. Supply fee of $20 per person is payable to instructor. More info: denise. dittmar@gmail.com. 1 session.