Please register one week prior to class. This guarantees that we will have the supplies for the class.
All art classes now meet at the Y2 (former ACES) facility.

Drawing & Painting
Roberta Wade has received various ribbons and awards for her artwork. She is excited to share her knowledge of drawing and oil paintings with other. The YMCA will provide all supplies. Please register one week prior to the class to guarantee your spot.

Winter Scene Drawing Class
Who: Ages 8 and older
When: Jan. 11, 18 and 25
Fees: $15 Y member; $20 Non-member

Watercolor Still Life
Who: Ages 8 and older
When: Feb. 8 and 15
Fees: $10 Y member; $15 Non-member

Oil Painting Class
Who: Ages 8 and older
When: Feb. 29, March 7, 14
Fees: $20 Y member; $25 Non-member

Clay Classes
Samantha Hoffert is offering several youth clay classes. Sam has years of experience working with clay. She has experience with hand building as well as the pottery wheel. Registration closes one week prior to each class, so register early.

Jr. Youth Hand Building
Who: Children 5-7 years old
When: 6-7 p.m. March 6, 13, 27, April 3
Fees: $15 Y member; $20 Non-member
Class Size: Minimum 4/Maximum 6

Youth Wheel Class
Who: Children 8-Teens
When: 6-7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 8, 15, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26
Fees: $35 Y member; $40 Non-member
Class Size: Minimum 4/Maximum 5

Youth Hand & Wheel Class
Who: Children 8-Teens
When: 6-7:15 p.m. Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Fees: $30 Y member; $35 Non-member
Class Size: Minimum 4/Maximum 5

Youth Hand Building
Who: Teens-Adults
When: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Fees: $15 Y-member; $20 Non-member
Class Size: Minimum 4/Maximum 5

Edible Art
Learn a variety of techniques while creating yummy art. Several projects will involve simple cake decorating. Everything is edible and you actually get to play with your food. The best part is, the mess is at the YMCA.
Who: Children 5 and older
When: 7:15-7:45 p.m. (or until finished)
• Jan. 12 - Hamburger Cookies
• Jan. 26 - Valentine Lollipop Flowers
• Feb. 2 - Valentine Candy Necklace
• Feb. 16 - Candy Bouquet
• March 8 - Sweet Shamrock Pretzels
• March 29 - Fluffer Bunnies
• April 5 - Easter Bunny Biscuits
• April 26 - Sweety Birds
• May 3 - Flower Cupcake
Fees: $4 Y member; $8 Non-member

Helping Hands Giving Hearts
Join us for this service project making simple crafts and cards for the shut-in elderly of Jasper County. The craft and card will be donated to the Meal on Wheels program. They in turn will distribute the gift during the holiday times. No skill is required, just helping hands, giving hearts, and your time. If you can’t stay the entire time, that is fine. All supplies will be provided by the YMCA.
Who: All ages (Eight and younger must be accompanied by an adult)
When: 7-8 p.m. Monday
• Jan. 16 - Valentine Bookmark
• Feb. 20 - St. Patrick’s Day Door Hanger
• March 19 - Decorated Plastic Egg
• April 23 - Butterfly Mothers Day Pen
• Mary 21 - Sail Boat Fathers Day Pen

Free Art
Join us once a month for free seasonal art and craft projects in Studio C at the YMCA. Sponsored by grants from the Wal-Mart.
Who: All ages (6 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult)
When: 9-9:30 a.m. Jan. 14, Feb. 25, March 10, April 28 and May 19

How To Fun!
Sign up for just the crafts you like to do. You must enroll by the Tuesday prior to the class.
Who: Children 5 and older
When: 6:30-7 p.m. Thursday
• Jan. 5 - Snow Family
• Jan. 12 - Penguin Snow Ruler
• Jan. 19 - Pop-up Snowman
• Jan. 26 - Snowman Note Pad
• Feb. 2 - Valentine Mobile
• Feb. 9 - Clay Valentine
• Feb. 16 - Mitten Collage
• Feb. 23 - Mosaic Coaster
• March 1 - Scratch Art Eggs/Easter Pencil
• March 8 - Shamrock Sun Catchers
• March 15 - St. Patrick’s Day Bracelet
• March 29 - 3-D Eggs
• April 5 - Easter Sun Catchers
• April 12 - Summer Headbands
• April 19 - Tumble Bug
• May 3 - Best Mom Picture Frame
• May 10 - Decorated Fan
• May 17 - Ping Pong Paddle
• May 24 - #1 Father Hand
Fees per session: $3 Y Members; $5 Non-members

Fill a Bag!
Decorate a paper bag the first class then start filling it each week with seasonal arts and crafts. A variety of medium will be used.
Who: Children ages 5 and old
Class Size: Minimum of 3
Fees: $10 per session Y members; $15 Non members

Valentines Day
Red Valentine Bag, Valentine Clay Heart Cookie Cutter Heart, Valentine Dog Tag, Valentine Mobile-empty space to display your own cards, and a Tied Fleece Heart Pillow
When: 6:30-7 p.m. Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31

Spring Time
Green Spring Bag, Leprechaun Block Person, Leprechaun Mask, Kite, & Tissue Flowers
When: 6:30-7 p.m. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28

Easter
White Rabbit Bag, Egg Canvas Frames, Plastic Easter Chick or Rabbit, Bead Rabbits & Chicks, Easter String Art, and a Block Rabbit
When: 6:30-7 p.m. March 6, 13, 27

Mother’s Day/Father’s Day
Decorate 2 bags, Flower Pens & Container /Can Pen Holder with Pens, Picture Frames, Clay Hand Prints, Best Mom & Dad Ceramic Painted Tile, and Cards
When: 6:30-7 p.m. April 3, 10, 17, 24

Summer Fun
Summer Bag, Flying Star, Pinwheels, Spinners, Hats/Visors, Sunglasses, Hair Ties & Flip Flops (BRING YOUR OWN FLIP FLOPS)
When: 6:30-7 p.m. May 1, 8, 15, 22

Wreaths
Create wreaths from a variety of materials for the different seasons.
Who: Children 5 and older
When: Thursday 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 19–Valentine Ribbon & Candy Wreath (not edible)
Feb. 23 & March 15-Easter Egg Wreath ($8 for this class)
April 12-Spring Flowers & Butterfly Wreath
Fees: $5 per session Y members;
$8 Non-members
Class Size: Minimum 3

Tile Painting
Using a ceramic tile create a seasonal painting with ceramic paint.
Who: Children 8 and older
When: Monday 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 16-Valentine Theme
Feb. 20-Spring Theme
March 26-Easter Theme
April 23-Mother Day Theme
May 21-Father Day Theme
Fees: $5 Y members; $8 Non-members Class Size: Minimum 3

Felt Creations
Who: Children 7 and older
When: Monday 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Jan. 9-Heart Sachets-felt hearts embellished with beads, sequins, and stuffed with scented fiber fill. Simple sewing
Feb. 13-Shamrock Treasure Box: Glittered shamrock showcased on a decorated box
March 12-Easter Containers: Cover a container with your favorite decorated felt Easter shapes.
April 9-Glove & Felt Duster: Using a glove, felt and fiberfill create the perfect duster. Makes a great Mother’s day gift.
May 14–Bean Bag Toss Game: Make a bean bag toss game that your entire family can enjoy.
Fees: $5 Y members each session;
$8 Non-members
Class Size: Minimum 3

Bath Buckets!
Who: Children 7 years old and older
When: Monday 7-7:30 p.m.
March 5, 12 and 26-Create a bath bucket filled with a homemade bath mitt (simple sewing), homemade bath paints, and bath toys. Makes a great gift!
April 2, 9 and 16-Create a bath bucket filled with a homemade bath mitt (simple sewing), homemade bath oil, milk bath and sugar scrub.
Fees: $10 Y members each session;
$15 Non-members
Class Size: Minimum 3

Paper Flowers
Learn how to make a variety of the paper flowers that will brighten your day. The best thing is that these flowers stay beautiful for a long time. Once you learn how to make them you can and you can make more to share with family and friends.
Feb. 21, 28 and March 6, 13-Printed Paper Flowers
April 3, 10, 17, 24-Tissue Flowers
May 1, 8, 15, 22-Vellum Flowers
Who: Children 7 years old and older
When: Tuesday 7-7:30 p.m.
Fees: $8 Y members each month;
$16 Non-members
Class Size: Minimum 3

Edible Play Dough
Using everyday kitchen supplies make play dough that will entertain for hours.
Who: Children ages 5 and older
When: Monday 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 23-Peanutbutter & Graham Cracker Play Dough
Jan. 30-Cake Mix Play Dough
Fees: $5 Y members each session;
$10 Non-members
Class Size: Minimum 3

No-Cook Play Dough
Using everyday kitchen supplies make play dough that will entertain for hours.
Who: Children ages 5 and older
When: Thursday 7-7:30 p.m.
May 10-Oat Play Dough
May 17-Flour & Natural Dye Play Dough
May 24-Flour & Oil Play Dough
Fees: $7.50 Y members each session; $15 Non-members
Class Size: Minimum 3

Message Puzzle In A Bottle
Design your own special seasonal message to place in a decorated message bottle. The perfect gift for someone special.
Who: All ages (under 8 must be accompanied by an adult)
When: Monday 6:30-7 p.m. or when you are finished
Feb. 6- Valentine
March 5- Easter
April 30-Mother’s Day
You can pick up the project on the following Thursday.
Fees: $3 Y members each session;
$5 Non-members
Class Size: Minimum 3