Classes & Workshops

The Grinnell Area Arts Council hosts a variety of exciting classes for both kids and adults through its Arts Academy Program. From comic book design to pottery, French, and photography, we have classes of all kinds every season of the year, with a special summer camp in June. The Council also hosts the occasional weekend workshop.
Check back regularly to see new class and workshop descriptions as they’re posted, to register for classes, or to see what our students have been doing.

Our SUMMER 2013 CLASSES are now available for registration!  See the listing below to see what amazing classes we're offering.


DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS ONE WEEK BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS.


INFANT & PRE-SCHOOL

ZERO to FOUR ARTS CAMP
M-W, June 24-26
9:30-11:00am
Petite Picassos: Jennifer Collins

Music Time: Steph Onthank
Children under 2 years must be accompanied by an adult
$40


STUDIO 4 / K-4
TH GRADES

ARTS CAMP
M-F, June 10-21
8:30-11:45am
Performance Party Friday, June 21 at 7:00pm
Sculpture: Alesia Lacina
Dance/Movement: Eva Dawson
Acting: Kate Whitman
Story Writing: Amanda Borson
(Limited Enrollment)
$120


STUDIO 8/ 5-8TH GRADES

INTRO TO DRAWING
M-F, June 3-7
3:30-5:30pm
Instructed by Lauren Flynn
$30

POETRY
M-F, June 10-14
1:30-3:30pm
Instructed by Erik Jarvis
$30


ZINE-MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday, June 22
1:00-3:00pm
Design simple booklets of art or words out of just one sheet of paper. For all ages.
Instructed by Molly Rideout
FREE


ALL AROUND THE WORLD COOKING
M-F, June 10-14
3:00-5:00pm
Simple recipes from across the globe
Instructed by Victoria Collins
$40

ADVANCED FASHION WEEK
M-F, June 17-21
1:00-3:00pm
Learn the art of style and finish with a fashion show!
Instructed by Victoria Collins

$30

BEGINNING BALLET
Wednesdays, June 12-July 24 (no class July 3)

7:00-8:00pm
Bucksbaum Dance Studio, Grinnell College
(In partnership with the University of Iowa and Grinnell College)
Age 12+
Instructed by Jason Schadt

$87.50

CONTINUING BALLET
Mondays and/or Wednesdays, June 10-July 22 (no class July 1 or 3)

5:30-6:45pm
Bucksbaum Dance Studio, Grinnell College
(In partnership with the University of Iowa and Grinnell College)
Age 12+
Instructed by Jason Schadt

$87.50 for one day per week


BEGINNING/CONTINUING MODERN DANCE
Mondays, June 10-July 22 (no class July 1)

7:00-8:00pm
Bucksbaum Dance Studio, Grinnell College
(In partnership with the University of Iowa and Grinnell College)
Age 12+
Instructed by Jason Schadt

$87.50 for one day per week / $150.00 for both



TEEN & ADULT CLASSES

CREATIVE NON-FICTION
Mondays, June 3-24

7:00-8:30pm
Instructed by Mark Baechtel
$40

SPIRITED SKETCHING
Thursdays, June 6-27

7:00-8:30pm
An introduction to drawing while sampling delicious wines
Age 21+
Instructed by Evan Hockett

$50


ZINE-MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday, June 22
1:00-3:00pm
Design simple booklets of art or words out of just one sheet of paper. For all ages.
Instructed by Molly Rideout
FREE

BEGINNING BALLET
Wednesdays, June 12-July 24 (no class July 3)

7:00-8:00pm
Bucksbaum Dance Studio, Grinnell College
(In partnership with the University of Iowa and Grinnell College)
Age 12+
Instructed by Jason Schadt

$87.50


CONTINUING BALLET
Mondays and/or Wednesdays, June 10-July 22 (no class July 1 or 3)

5:30-6:45pm
Bucksbaum Dance Studio, Grinnell College
(In partnership with the University of Iowa and Grinnell College)
Age 12+
Instructed by Jason Schadt

$87.50 for one day per week/ $150.00 for both


BEGINNING/CONTINUING MODERN DANCE
Mondays, June 10-July 22 (no class July 1)

7:00-8:00pm
Bucksbaum Dance Studio, Grinnell College
(In partnership with the University of Iowa and Grinnell College)
Age 12+
Instructed by Jason Schadt

$87.50 for one day per week



DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS ONE WEEK BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS.

To sign up for classes:
1. Fill out this form.
2. Fill out this photo/video release form.
3. Select and pay for your classes online! Simply select your class from the drop-down menu below and click "Add to Cart." To select multiple classes, click "Continue Shopping" in the PayPal window which opens and then add your next class. You can also pay by check or cash at the Grinnell Arts Center.
Infant to 4th grade arts camps


5th-8th grade classes

Teen & Adult classes



 
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