The Rising Sun Arts Academy will be offering your child two weeks of fun filled classes.

Week one runs July 6,7,8,9.  Children ages 6 – 9 will learn the art of print making and paint a class mural.  Children ages 9 – 12 will experience the art of quilt making.  Students  will create an 18 inch square quilt by weaving together colorful strips of fabric.  They can also choose to let their imaginations flow and embelish their quilt with beads, feathers, and buttons.  Your child will learn basic color, design, hand sewing, and pressing techniques.

Week two runs July 12,13,14,15.  Children ages 6 -9 will be working with clay to create fun stuff.  Children ages 9 – 12 will create an 18 inch quilt by sewing colorful squares together.  Students will be working with sewing machines along with learning design principles and pressing techniques.  It’s sew easy.

Classes for ages 6 – 9 are held from 9:00 – 9:45 and taught by Andrea Grimsley and Molly Beyer.

Classes for ages 9 – 12 are held from 10:00 – 11:00 and taught by local quilting artist Susan Bengston.

Tuition for classes are $25/week or $40/both weeks.  Please make checks payable to the Arts Council/City of Rising Sun.  Registration forms are available to you in the main gallery.

Students work will be on display at the Pendleton Art Center July 22 – 30.