Kodiak Arts Council
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Sum’Arts for Kids, held annually from June to August, provides quality and affordable arts instruction to youth. For more than three decades, the program has engaged local teaching artists to work with Kodiak kids in theatre, music, dance, and the literary & visual arts.
For the summer of 2020, Sum’Arts will follow a distance delivery model. Registered families will pick up a unique kit of arts supplies designed to support the activities of each class. Students will meet with teaching artists via Zoom in small group settings. A typical class will include five x one-hour mini lessons with lots of support and ideas for being creative at home!
Quick links to 2019 downloads:
may
Marine Mosaics
With Kathy Johnson
Friday, May 31 (SOLD OUT) || Sat. June 29
Friday, July 26 || Sat., August 10 (SOLD OUT)
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 3 and up | parent or guardian required for ages 3 to 8
Explore your creativity and create a mosaic salmon or halibut with glass tile alongside local artist Kathy Johnson. Choose from a rainbow of colored tiles with a variety of textures and finishes to create a completely unique mosaic work.
Marine Mosaics is a one-day class. Additional Marine Mosaics classes will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 2 to 4 pm, Friday, July 26 from 2 to 4 pm, and Saturday, August 10 from 2 to 4 pm. Click the Register button above to choose the day you would like to participate.
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june
Acrylic Pouring
with Megan Ivanoff
Saturday, June 1
Choose either 12 p.m. or 3 p.m.
4th Grade and up | $65
Explore the art of acrylic pouring and create abstract masterpieces by experimenting with color and technique. In this one-day class, students will have the option to complete 2 canvases and one wood shape.
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Acrylic Pouring is a one-day class with two time slots available. Please choose either the class beginning at noon or the class beginning at 3 pm.
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Painted Marine Cutouts
with kathy johnson
Sunday, June 2 (SOLD OUT) || Sunday, June 30
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 3 and up | parent or guardian required for ages 3 to 8 | $30
Create a painted salmon out of a plywood cut fish template. Paint, paintbrushes, and other fun accessories will be provided to create a unique, one of a kind, colorful salmon.
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Painted Marine Cutouts is a one-day class. An additional class will be held on Sunday, June 30, also from 2 to 4 p.m. Click the Register button above to choose the day you would like to participate.
Theatre Games
With Jared Griffin & Cynthia McIntyre
June 3 to June 7 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
2nd Grade to 5th Grade | $50
Theatre Games will help kids explore creativity and collaboration through improv acting, creating a stage space, physical characterization, and other theatre techniques. Class emphasis will be on sharing ideas, having fun, and building scenarios together.
Kodiak alutiiq Dance
with Candace Branson, Natalia Schneider &
Erica thompson
June 3 to June 7 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
3rd Grade and up | $50
Learn Alutiiq dances and songs, traditional stories and learn about the Alutiiq regalia, drums, rattles, and other dance items. The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers will come to the last session to dance with us!
Intro to machine sewing
with kate shoemaker
June 3 to June 7 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
4th Grade and up | $50
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine. Students will learn how to: thread a needle, rethread machine, replace bobbin, sew straight lines, iron, cut with rotary cutter, and assemble quilt squares. With the foundation down, students move on to create a quilt block and then turn their quilt squares into pillows. Bring your own machine or use machine provided. All materials will be provided.
Readers theatre
With jared griffin
June 3 to June 7 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
5th Grade and up | $50
In this class students will explore a variety of scripts, perform in groups, and practice using their voice to depict characters from texts. Free from the pressure of memorizing lines, students can focus on character creation, theme, flow, and pacing.
kodiak youth theatre camp
with trisha bartel
June 10 to June 28 | three-week class
Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
5th Grade and up | $120
Explore creative drama and acting in a supportive place where we communicate, take chances, and share ideas. In this 3-week camp, students will participate in auditions and develop their onstage characters through rehearsals, and help plan and design stagecraft elements including sets, costumes, and props to perform the show "Millie Monka and the Salmon Cannery." Students interested only in theatre tech (backstage / non-performing) are welcome and encouraged to join.
Block Printing
with Lauren McCausland
June 10 to June 14 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
5th Grade and up | $50
Explore linoleum block printing! In this class will learn various carving, coloring, and printing techniques to create prints inspired by words and nature
Wearable Arts
with erica ross
June 17 to June 21 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
5th Grade and up | $50
In this Project Runway-inspired class students will learn how to upcycle materials to create fashion forward wearable art. Challenge your creativity and get ready to work with heavy duty tape, glue, and sewing machines as you create your masterpiece to go down our “runway.” No experience necessary!
Creative Writing
with SUmmer Christiansen
June 17 to June 21 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
5th Grade and up | $50
During this class, we will dive deep into what makes a story. We will discuss how to create a character readers can relate to and build new worlds out of just our words. We will read examples from the greats and discuss just what makes them so great. We will experiment with genre and form, trying out different types of writing and pushing ourselves to our creative limit. Writer’s Workshops will be built into the program. As J.K. Rowling said, “There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.” Join today and be the one to create that story!
Kids become curators:artifact exhibits
with Natalie Trenery & Taylor Messer
at the Kodiak History Museum
June 18 to June 21 | four-day class
Tuesday to Friday | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
1st Grade to 4th Grade | $40
A special class at the Kodiak History Museum! Students will research a series of artifacts in the museum's collections, find a common thread, create descriptions, signage and curate an exhibit in the main gallery space.
Inspiration & Acrylics
with erica ross & Denise Anderson
June 24 to June 28 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2nd Grade to 5th Grade | $50
In this class students will fire up their imaginations and learn new techniques to apply when working with acrylics. Turn your study and observation of the world around you into new painting ideas. Perfect for young artists and enthusiasts who want to explore color and form through painting.
Exploring Watercolors
with Summer Christiansen
June 24 to June 28 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
5th Grade and up | $50
Students will participate in a Kodiak inspired watercolor course focused on the basics of watercolor, color mixing, and techniques you can use to create Kodiak landscapes or wildlife.
july
Felted Finger Puppets
with Kate shoemaker
July 1 to July 3 | three-day class
Monday to Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2nd Grade to 5th Grade | $35
Imagine, sketch, and create your own finger puppets through needle felting.
Nature Journaling
with Shelly lawson, kyla villaroya & ycc crew in partnership with Kodiak refuge
July 1 to July 3 | three-day class
Monday to Wednesday | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
3rd Grade and up | $35
Using a variety of techniques such as watercolor, collage, pastels, and more, participants will create one of a kind entries in their nature journals.
Kids Yoga
with maya edgerly
July 8 to July 12 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 | $40
This high-energy class is a mixture of yoga movement, games, stories, and relaxation activities. Kids Yoga is a great was to increase flexibility, balance, strength, self-awareness, and focus, all while having fun in a noncompetitive and positive environment.
improv acting
with jared griffin
July 8 to July 12 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Grades 5 and up | $50
Explore the elements of Improv Acting through games and exercises that encourage trust, communication, agreement (“yes and”), active listening, character development, and making your scene partner look good. Learn how to trust your instincts, respond quickly in the moment, and work well with others.
Intro to Jazz Dance
with Ariane Clark
July 8 to July 12 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Grades 3 and up | $60
One of the most popular and familiar forms of American Dance, jazz dance is a fun and popular movement style Class will include warm-up and stretching, combination and complex step patterns, and simple rhythm techniques. We will use fun music to explore jazz styles from Broadway to contemporary! No experience necessary.
Jazz Dance: Leaps, Kicks, and Turns
July 8 to July 19 | two-week class
Monday to Friday | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Grades 5 and up | $120
with Ariane Clark
Join Ariane Clark in an intermediate class for dancers with two years of experience. We will review the basics, learn proper stretching techniques, and move into more complex jazz jumps, turns, and progressions across the floor. We will focus on the technique behind multiple turns and the art of using the floor to bring height to leaps and jumps.
Painting 5 ways
with joanne knight & Kelly Longrich
July 8 to July 12 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
2nd Grade to 5th Grade | $50
Join us for five days of painting as we experiment with different painting techniques and styles including abstract, still life, and landscapes, working in the mediums of watercolor and acrylics.
solo & duet acting
with jared griffin
July 8 to July 12 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Grades 5 and up | $50
This class will work with young actors on the building blocks of creating a character, interpreting a script or text, and developing the actor's voice. Using our imagination and creativity, young actors will work on a monologue and/or a short scene by playing in theatre games and rehearsing with an acting coach.
silk painting & fish printing
with jennifer foster & claudia otis
July 15 to July 19 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Grades 4 and up | $50
In this class students will explore two unique types of printing. Students will design their own images and transfer them to a silk fabric using a wax method and silk dyes. Students will also experiment with Gyotaku - the Japanese art of fish printing.
Kids Yoga
with maya edgerly
July 22 to July 26 | one-week class
Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 | $40
This high-energy class is a mixture of yoga movement, games, stories, and relaxation activities. Kids Yoga is a great was to increase flexibility, balance, strength, self-awareness, and focus, all while having fun in a noncompetitive and positive environment.