Art Classes at McKinney Art House
Classes are available for children, teens and adults, some classes are family and all ages friendly. All of teachers work in the art community and many are award winning and nationally recognized artists.
A weekly class is a great way to expand your understanding of art. Our classes include acrylic painting, print making, sketching, cartooning, water color, oil painting, pencil art, the pottery wheel plus a variety of combined art classes with multi-media and arts/crafts.
Pottery classes include hand building as well as wheel thrown techniques and a wide variety of glaze colors to choose from. Firing in 2 different electric kilns, and raku kilns provide a wide range of surface decoration. Learn more about each class by selecting the options below. Some of the kids weekly classes are not run during summer due to Summer camps .
For registering to the classes please pick the options from below by clicking the purple button for the class of choice and contact the teacher directly as per the information provided.
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Friday: Morning Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Pottery Ages: Adult (Jennifer)
Friday: Morning Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Pottery Ages: Adult (Jennifer)
Friday Pottery Class - Wheel Throwing and Hand Building.
Instructor: Jennifer Burke (jburkepottery@gmail.com)
Ages: Adult
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $98* per month for weekly 3-hour class plus the cost of clay (approximately $10 for 25 lbs).
Do something you always wanted to do - learn to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own cups, plates and bowls! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Friday morning. This class will focus on the basic skills for beginners and as you progress the instructor will work with you to expand your knowledge of techniques and improve your skills to achieve the goals you set for yourself. This is an on-going class.
*Tuition includes a monthly supply fee of $10 which the McKinney Art House will use to purchase ceramic supplies such as Glaze for pottery classes.
Thur After-School Pottery Wheel Throwing and Hand Building. Ages: 7-Adult (Jennifer)
Thur After-School Pottery Wheel Throwing and Hand Building. Ages: 7-Adult (Jennifer)
Thursday Pottery Class - Wheel Throwing and Hand Building.
Instructor: Jennifer Burke (jburkepottery@gmail.com)
Ages: 7 - Adult
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Tuition: $78* per month for weekly 2-hour class plus the cost of clay (approximately $10 for 25 lbs).
Students will learn to make cups, bowls, and any other forms they can dream up, using various methods including throwing on the wheel and hand building with coils or slabs. Basic skills will be emphasized for beginners and as students progress they can choose their own projects while continuing to build their skills. Come ready to get muddy! Class size is limited to 6 students.
*Tuition includes a monthly supply fee of $10 which the McKinney Art House will use to purchase ceramic supplies such as Glaze for pottery classes.
Mixed Media Art Ages 6-adult (Wendolin)
Mixed Media Art Ages 6-adult (Wendolin)
Mixed Media Art
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Homeschool. Good Morning Art. Ages 6 -12 (Wendolin)
Homeschool. Good Morning Art. Ages 6 -12 (Wendolin)
Monday 9:00 am-10:30 am
Thur Night Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages Adult (Brandon)
Thur Night Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages Adult (Brandon)
Ages: Adult (Beginers and beyond)
Time: Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm
Instructor: Brandon Howell
Registration:contact Brandon at bhowell.pottery@gmail.com
Tuition per month*: $78* each month plus clay
Play in the mud and not get into trouble! Have fun learning how to create mugs, bowls, and more on a potter’s wheel or try your hand at creating boxes or sculptures with different hand building techniques. You'll love it!
*Tuition includes a monthly supply fee of $10 which the McKinney Art House will use to purchase ceramic supplies such as glaze for pottery classes.
Saturday Morning Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages 7-Adult (Stephanie)
Saturday Morning Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages 7-Adult (Stephanie)
Ages: 7-Adult
Time: Saturdays 9:00am - 2:00pm*
Instructor: Stephanie Kaminer
Registration:contact Stephanie at sjkaminer@gmail.com
Tuition per month: $78/mo for 2 hr $98/mo for 3 hr plus clay costs of $8-$15/ 25# bag of clay
* Class can be taken in 2 or 3 hour increments from 9:00 AM to 2:00PM
Here we will learn how to throw on the pottery wheel mugs, bowls, and other functional art pieces along with creating art pieces using hand building techniques. We will use our hands and maybe (probably) even get a little messy! This is a come and go class that you have a choice of hours.
*Tuition includes a monthly supply fee of $10 which the McKinney Art House will use to purchase ceramic supplies such as Glaze for pottery classes.
Private Pottery Lessons
Private Pottery Lessons
Ages: 7 to Adult
Instructor: Jennifer Burke
Instructor: Stephanie Kaminer
The lesson is $27.50 ($25 per hour tuition+$2.50 studio fee) for one person per hour + Clay . For additional people it will be $12.50 ( $10 tuition+ $2.50 studio fee) per person per hour + Clay.
Classes need to be scheduled minimum for 2hrs. If it is just an one-time event there is additonal $25 charge as the artists would be spending time for processing of the art work( Glazing and firing).
Please contact Jennifer via email at jburkepottery@gmail.com for availability and further information
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Please contact Stephanie via email at sjkaminer@gmail.com for availability and further information
Mon & Tues Night Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages: 16-Adult (Tim)
Mon & Tues Night Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages: 16-Adult (Tim)
Ages: 16- Adult
Time: Monday 6:15pm-8:15/9:15pm, Tuesday 6:15pm-8:15pm, 8:15pm-10:15pm
Instructor: Tim Bednar
Tuition per month*: $78 (2 Hour)/ $98 (3 Hour) per month plus clay
Registration: Contact Tim
Do something you have always wanted to do-learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Monday evening. You'll love it! Families welcome!
*Tuition includes a monthly supply fee of $10 which the McKinney Art House will use to purchase ceramic supplies such as Glaze for pottery classes.
Painting & Drawing. Ages 6 (must be 1st grader)-13 (Iwona)
Painting & Drawing. Ages 6 (must be 1st grader)-13 (Iwona)
Time: Tuesday 4-5:30 pm or 6-7:30 pm
or
Wednesday 4-5:30 pm
or
Thursday 4-5:30 pm or 6-7:30 pm
Ages: 6 (must be 1st grader)-13 y
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $90 plus $10 supplies every month (4 classes)
Registration: Contact Iwona
Semester continues September-May
If your child likes drawing and painting this class is for him/her. The child will complete several fun projects throughout the semester that will develop and improve his drawing and painting skills. We work with different media throughout the course including acrylics, watercolor paints, oils, and chalk pastels and colorr pencils. The class will teach different art techniques, all in an encouraging, fun environment while giving your child joy and satisfaction of completing exciting projects. I keep the class size small, no more then 8 students, to give each child individual attention.
To see children's artwork sample please go to the link below
www.flickr.com/photos/138166087@N04/
For some examples of artwork created by students during classes, click here.
For art class registration information, please follow this link at Ivona Class Registration Guidelines
Signup Below:
Time: Wednesday 4-5:30 pm
Ages: 6 (must be 1st grader)-13 y
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $90 plus $10 supplies every month (4 classes)
| One time administrative fee($15) and deposit ($50) applied to last 2 classes: | $65.00 |
| Price: | $100.00 |
Time: Tuesday 6-7:30 pm
Ages: 6 (must be 1st grader)-13 y
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $90 plus $10 supplies every month (4 classes)
| One time administrative fee($15) and deposit ($50) applied to last 2 classes: | $65.00 |
| Price: | $100.00 |
Time: Tuesday 4-5:30 pm
Ages: 6 (must be 1st grader)-13 y
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $90 plus $10 supplies every month (4 classes)
| One time administrative fee($15) and deposit ($50) applied to last 2 classes: | $65.00 |
| Price: | $100.00 |
Time: Thursday 4-5:30 pm
Ages: 6 (must be 1st grader)-13 y
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $90 plus $10 supplies every month (4 classes)
| One time administrative fee($15) and deposit ($50) applied to last 2 classes: | $65.00 |
| Price: | $100.00 |
Time: Thursday 6-7:30 pm
Ages: 6 (must be 1st grader)-13 y
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $90 plus $10 supplies every month (4 classes)
| One time administrative fee($15) and deposit ($50) applied to last 2 classes: | $65.00 |
| Price: | $100.00 |
Painting & Drawing. Ages 10+ (Iwona)
Painting & Drawing. Ages 10+ (Iwona)
Wednesday 6-7:30 pm
Ages: 10+
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $100 (some supplies will be provided**) -4 classes
Registration: Contact Iwona iwona@romanst.com
Semester continues September-May
For art class registration information, please follow this link at Ivona Class Registration Guidelines
Signup Below:
Wednesday 6-7:30 pm
Ages: 10+
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $100 (some supplies will be provided**) -4 classes
Registration: Contact Iwona iwona@romanst.com
| One time administrative fee($15) and deposit ($50) applied to last 2 classes: | $65.00 |
| Price: | $100.00 |
Saturday Afternoon Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages 9-Adult (Tim Stadler)
Saturday Afternoon Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages 9-Adult (Tim Stadler)
Saturday Afternoon Pottery Wheel & Clay. Ages 9-Adult (Tim Stadler)
Ages: 9-Adult ( 7 and 8 years with a Parent)
Time: Saturdays 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Instructor: Tim Stadler
Tuition per month( 4 weekly classes): $78*/mo for 2 hr $98*/mo for 3 hr plus clay; For initial registration initial deposit of $50 will be charged, which will be applied to last 2 weeks of the classes once student provides notice to discontinue the weekly classes.
* Class can be taken in 2 or 3 hour increments starting from 2.30pm-3.30pm
Here we will learn how to throw on the pottery wheel mugs, bowls, and other functional art pieces along with creating art pieces using hand building techniques. We will use our hands and maybe (probably) even get a little messy! This is a come and go class that you have a choice of hours.
Register below paying first month dues and $50 Deposit.
Contact Tim Stadler @ lostyankees@gmail.com
*Tuition includes a monthly supply fee of $10 which the McKinney Art House will use to purchase ceramic supplies such as Glaze for pottery classes.
Thursday Acrylic Painting Class for Beginners : Ages 11-Adults (Ivona)
Thursday Acrylic Painting Class for Beginners : Ages 11-Adults (Ivona)
Thursday 1:45-3:15 pm
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $90 per month plus material fees ($10)
Registration: Contact Iwona
If you would like to start painting with acrylics, take this first level class with Ivona. Beginner-level students are welcome meaning painting skills are not necessary. You will be guided from the start to end of the process of your beautiful painting. By the end of the semester, you will have wonderful pieces to show off, hang on your walls or give as valuable presents to those dear to you.
Projects are provided by the teacher which any beginner will be able to successfully accomplish.
All supplies, including brushes, paints, gesso, paper, and the printed reference photo will be provided. However, if you plan on painting on canvas, please bring your own.
The semester goes through September to May.
For art class registration information, please follow this link at Ivona Class Registration Guidelines
Signup Below:
Thursday Acrylic Painting Class for Beginners : Ages 11-Adults (Ivona)
Thursday 1:45-3:15 pm
Instructor: Iwona Staszewski
Tuition per month*: $90 per month plus material fees ($10)
Registration: Contact Iwona
| One time administrative fee($15) and deposit ($50) applied to last 2 classes: | $65.00 |
| Price: | $100.00 |
Hands on Art Ages 6-18 (Wendolin)
Hands on Art Ages 6-18 (Wendolin)
Home School Art class for Teens
Home School Art class for Teens
Home School for Teens
Homeschool. Colored Pencil. Ages 10-18 + Adult (Noriko)
Homeschool. Colored Pencil. Ages 10-18 + Adult (Noriko)
Time: Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 10-18
Cost: $88 per month plus supplies
Instructor: Noriko DeWitt
Registration: NorikoDeWitt.com
Questions? Contact Noriko via Email
This class focuses on strengthening students' drawing skills and enhancing their artistic styles and creativity through colored pencil. All art styles and skill levels are welcome. Beginner Level students will learn the basic techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending and building colors, and interpreting colors from a reference photo to express your inner artistic voice. Intermediate/Advanced Level students will hone these skills and learn the art of creating texture and details.
Drawing and Painting with Cate also Homeschool (11- Adult)
Drawing and Painting with Cate also Homeschool (11- Adult)
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10.00am-12:00, 12:00 – 2:00pm
Ages: 11- adult
Cost: $80 per month ( 4 classes ) $20 Initial registration fee when signing up .
Instructor: Cate Robbins
Registration: Email clrobbins@ymail.com for information
Cate earned a Master's Degree in Painting from Texas Woman's University and has 20+ years teaching experience.
This is a general study in painting and drawing for older children and adults that includes composition and techniques in a variety of mediums. All skill levels are welcome. Classes are designed to introduce new students to the skills required to accurately render what they see and for the more advanced artist to gain some visual and creative practice in drawing and painting that will enhance any artistic endeavors.
The class objective is to provide the "tools" necessary to draw and paint with confidence and to develop within the student the ability to see the world the way artists' see. From there, students are encouraged to express their own individual creativity.
Supplies provided for children, teens and adults will use their own supplies for continuity of work in class and at home.
Colored Pencil. Ages 10-15 (Noriko)
Colored Pencil. Ages 10-15 (Noriko)
Time: Saturday 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 10-15
Instructor: Noriko DeWitt
Tuition per month*: $88 per month plus supplies
Registration: NorikoDeWitt.com
Questions? Contact Noriko
This class focuses on strengthening students' drawing skills and enhancing their artistic styles and creativity through colored pencil. All art styles and skill levels are welcome. Beginner Level students will learn the basic techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending and building colors, and interpreting colors from a reference photo to express your inner artistic voice. Intermediate/Advanced Level students will hone these skills and learn the art of creating texture and details.
Colored Pencil. Ages 12-Adult (Noriko)
Colored Pencil. Ages 12-Adult (Noriko)
Ages: 12-Adult
Instructor: Noriko DeWitt
Tuition per month*: $88 per month plus supplies
Registration: NorikoDeWitt.com
Questions? Contact Noriko
This class focuses on strengthening students' drawing skills and enhancing their artistic styles and creativity through colored pencil. All art styles and skill levels are welcome. Beginner Level students will learn the basic techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending and building colors, and interpreting colors from a reference photo to express your inner artistic voice. Intermediate/Advanced Level students will hone these skills and learn the art of creating texture and details.
Colored Pencil. Ages 10-Adult (Noriko)
Colored Pencil. Ages 10-Adult (Noriko)
Time: Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 10-Adult
Instructor: Noriko DeWitt
Tuition per month*: $88 per month plus supplies
Registration: NorikoDeWitt.com
Questions? Contact Noriko
This class focuses on strengthening students' drawing skills and enhancing their artistic styles and creativity through colored pencil. All art styles and skill levels are welcome. Beginner Level students will learn the basic techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending and building colors, and interpreting colors from a reference photo to express your inner artistic voice. Intermediate/Advanced Level students will hone these skills and learn the art of creating texture and details.
Drawing and Painting with Cate. Ages 11-Adult
Drawing and Painting with Cate. Ages 11-Adult
Ages: 11- Adult
Instructor: Cate Robbins
Tuition per month*: $80
* Varies depending on number of classes per month.
Registration: Email Cate: clrobbins@ymail,com
$20 Initial Registration fee when signing up.
Have you ever wanted to try drawing and/or painting or do you have experience but would like to take your artwork to the next level? Meet with Cate Robbins for individualized art instruction in small group studio settings. Cate has a Master's Degree in Painting from Texas Woman's University. This is a general study in painting and drawing that includes composition and techniques in a variety of mediums. Instruction is based upon each student's age, skill level, and goals.
Classes are designed to introduce new students to the skills required to accurately render what they see and for the more advanced artist to gain some visual and creative practice in drawing and painting that will enhance any artistic endeavors. The class objective is to provide the "tools" necessary to draw and paint with confidence and to develop within the student the ability to see the world the way artists' see. From there, assignments lead the student to express their own individual creativity.
Supply needs for the class will vary according to the individual students' curriculum needs. Adults will provide their own supplies as needed for working in class and at home. Tuition for the full month is due at the first class of each month. Arrangements for missed classes are easily made up but are the student's responsibility to schedule.
Cate’s Art Classes
On-Going, Year Round
Drawing & Painting
For Ages 11 – Adult
Contact Cate Robbins: clrobbins@ymail.com
Thursdays
Location: The McKinney Arthouse
Time: 10.00 am – Noon
Noon- 2.00 pm
Saturdays
Location: The McKinney Arthouse
Time: 9.00 am – 11.00am
11.00am - 1.00 pm
Tuition: $80 per month
(based upon 4 scheduled classes)
Classes are Open Studio
Each student does individual work based upon their interest and Cate “coaches”.
Color Theory and Drawing assignments available.
Cate’s work can be seen at:
Consulting Services also available see:
www.consultantforartists.weebly.com
McKinney Arthouse
502 N. Kentucky
Drawing and Painting with Cate: Adults
Drawing and Painting with Cate: Adults
Ages: Adults
When: Tuesdays 7.00pm-9.00pm ( Mckinney Art House)
Instructor: Cate Robbins
Tuition per month*: $80. One time Registration Fee $20
* Tuition is due at the first class of each month payable to Cate Robbins.
Registration: Email Cate: clrobbins@ymail,com
Cate’s work can be seen at:
Consulting Services also available see:
www.consultantforartists.weebly.com
McKinney Arthouse
502 N. Kentucky
Watercolor Beginning. Ages Adult/Serious Teens(Renee)
Watercolor Beginning. Ages Adult/Serious Teens(Renee)
Beginning Watercolor Classes
Session 1: Jan 9th - Feb 13th, 2019: completed
Session 2: Feb 20th - April 3rd, 2019: Only 2 seats remaining. ( March 13 is a Spring break holiday)
Session 3: April 10th- May 22nd, 2019:
Session 4: June 5th - July 10th, 2019: Limited space. Register now
Time: Wednesday evenings at 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Ages: Adult, serious Teens
Cost: $120 / 6 weeks session; $10 supply fee covers all supplies
Taught by Renee F. Wrenwood, a prize winning local watercolorist and art instructor. She loves the medium and is happiest with a loaded brush in her hand.
Explore the basics of Watercolor: choosing the right brushes, paint and paper, mixing and applying paint, correcting mistakes, and saving the white of the paper. Experiment with exciting tricks and techniques; all in a non-stressful, fun environment. Students will create several finished paintings, while getting a good feel for a unique, enjoyable, and very beautiful medium. This class will run concurrently with the intermediate class.
Location: Mckinney Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Renee F. Wrenwood
Registration: email Renee at renee@reneewrenwood.com
Visit my website at reneewrenwood.com
Watercolor Intermediate/Advanced. Ages Adult (Renee)
Watercolor Intermediate/Advanced. Ages Adult (Renee)
Ages: Adult
Instructor: Renee Wrenwood
Wednesday 6.30-8.30PM
Tuition per month: $80 per month (supply fee of $10 includes all supplies, or you may use your own paints and paper)
Registration: Contact Renee or register via reneewrenwood.com
Bring your painting ideas, or just your desire to paint in watercolor. Students will work on paintings of their choice, with guidance and gentle critique from Ms. Wrenwood.
Learn techniques to achieve your goals for your painting. Get suggestions on design/composition and focal point. Discover ways to fix a mistake or save a “ruined” painting. Loosen up and try new methods of painting. Have fun with watercolor!
This ongoing class will encourage the creative spirit in artists of all skill levels.
Wed Night Pottery Wheel & Handbuilding Class: Ages:13- Adult (Stephanie)
Wed Night Pottery Wheel & Handbuilding Class: Ages:13- Adult (Stephanie)
Time: Wednesday 6-9
Age: 13 & up
Instructor: Stephanie Kaminer
Registration:contact Stephanie at sjkaminer@gmail.com
Tuition per month: $98/mo for 3 hr plus clay costs of $8-$15/ 25# bag of clay
Here we will learn how to throw on the pottery wheel mugs, bowls, and other functional art pieces along with creating art pieces using hand building techniques. We will use our hands and maybe (probably) even get a little messy! This is a come and go class that you have a choice of hours.
*Tuition includes a monthly supply fee of $10 which the McKinney Art House will use to purchase ceramic supplies such as Glaze for pottery classes.