– Arts After School, Oktober Fest, Jamestown Art Center

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Arts Center will host the Arts After School program Sept 7 thought November 5.

The program is for students in grades 3,4,5 & 6

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz said, the After School Program follows the JPS schedule, and will be holding classes this fall. Due to concerns over Covid-19 The Arts Center is following these safety guidelines. Students will be asked to frequently wash hands, socially distance and wear masks. All surfaces will be sanitized regularly. If your child is sick—stay home. Thank you for looking our for yourself and others.

Arts After School Program
• School days from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
•    After school snack included
•    Scholarships available
•    Bus transportation provided (in town only)
•    Pre-registration required

The Arts After School program runs from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Parents should be prompt in picking up their child at 5:00 pm if not riding the bus. All students should read the code of conduct form (received in email after registration) with their parents.

Intro to Printmaking with Sharon Linnehan
September 7 – 17 • $72
Sharon is excited to get back in the classroom and teach everyone about printmaking with Gelli Plates! Gelli Plates are squishy, gelatinous pads people use to create a wide variety of colorful papers. They can be used to make collages, mixed media, cards, and more. Gelli plate printing is fun and anyone can do it. This is a playful, messy class where kids will use a gelli plate and other objects to make beautiful papers. No two will be the same!

FUNdamentals of Drawing: Learning Light, Shapes and Shadows with Mr. Billy
September 20 – October 1 • $80
Join Mr. Billy as he teaches the students how to turn the 2D into 3D. We will study light and shadows in 360 degrees with fun drawing assignments and challenge sheets. After mastering basic shapes we will move on to organic shapes like fruits and vegetables. The final challenge will be applying realistic shading to people and faces. The class is great for beginners and skilled artists.

Wearable Art: Paint Shoes, Hats and Other Canvas Items with Linda Roesch
October 4 – 15 • $72
Linda is back to teach a repeat of her Summer Camp! Students with work with acrylic paint to create their own wearable designs on shoes, hats and canvas items. Learn how to maintain consistency in your works while working with various line, color and patterns. Also experiment with different painting materials and techniques to add texture and contrast to the artworks. *No school (no Arts After School) October 8th

Ceramics with Bill Nybo
October 18 – November 5 • $104
Using basic hand-building techniques (slab, pinch and coil) students will create their own piggy banks and bird houses out of clay. Kiln firing and glazes are included. *No school (no Arts After School) October 21 & 22.

Additional sessions will be added as the year progresses. In case of inclement weather The Arts Center will follow the Jamestown Public Schools. If JPS cancels, delays or closes early The Arts Center will do the same.

Tuesday August 24, 6-p.m. to 9-p.m. come enjoy a beautiful summer evening with Artist-in Residence, Linda Roesch, as she lead the class in a wonderful painting experience.

Linda has years of experience working with acrylic paint from doing pet portraits to landscape paintings. The class is a great introduction to the medium for artists of all skill levels.

Pre-registration is required. Click below to register online or call the office at 701-251-2496.

Also coming soon is Oktober Fest, planned for September 18 starting at 5-p.m. at the Hansen Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown. Entertainment will be provided by the Blue Whalers, and local musician Tim Burchill.