July 2016
Arts in the Park
7/16/2016 -

Bring a picnic, a blanket, and your neighbors and friends to one of Edwardsville’s most treasured summer events - 7 weeks of arts entertainment and activities in Edwardsville City Park - Absolutely FREE!

SATURDAY MORNINGS - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Art Classes (K-4th)

A Rainbow of Color: Dive into the power of color while exploring a variety of materials, artists and techniques.  Each week we will tackle a large group project in addition to smaller individual pieces.

June 18 -Yellow  Immerse yourself in patterns of yellow through drawing (perspective), printmaking and stenciling projects 

June 25 -Blue Paint (still lifes & landscapes) and weave with shades of blue.

July 9 -  Red  Build with clay and construct Calder-inspired sculptures.

July 16 - Purple  Explore all things purple while creating quilts, hanging sculptures and bubble paintings.

July 23 - Orange  Experience the bright and bold colors of Mark Rothko & Georgia O’Keefe through collage and painting.                                                                                                   

July 30 - Green  Through transformation and transparency we will create a whimsical garden.

 Taught by local artists and art educators, Arts in the Park provides age-appropriate art experiences for children 5 – 10.