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150 East 8th St.
Holland, MI 49423
616.396.3278

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FREE MUSIC AND ART CAREER FAIR
Monday, November 2nd – 5-7 PM. Ever wonder just how to turn your passion for the arts into a paying job? Well the Holland Symphony and the Holland Arts Council are partnering to showcase all sorts of people who have managed to do just that. Come in to this FREE event and get information about careers in the Arts.

YOUTH CLASSES

 

Schedule

CHILDREN'S VISUAL ARTS

CHILDREN (ages 3-12)

CREATIVE CREATURES- parent (or grand parent) and child. (Ages 3-5)
6 wks • Wed. 10-11 AM • 9/16-10/21 • $64 ($51)
You and your child (or grandchild) work together creating amazing objects, artwork and memories. Register

ART SAFARI AFTER SCHOOL- (Ages 5-10)
6 wks. • Wed. 4:30-5:30 PM • 9/16-10/21 • $76 ($61)
Go on an art safari! Have your child explore painting, ceramics, sculpture and other wild, wild art projects.
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CLAY MATES CERAMICS • 9/22-10/27 • $76 ($61)
Kids squish, pound and stamp clay to make amazing and everlasting ceramic sculptures! Session I (Ages 5-8) 6 wks. • Tues. 4:30-5:30 PM
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Session II (Ages 8-12) 6 wks. • Tues. 6:00-7:00 PM
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KIDS CAN COOK! (Ages 8-12)
3 wks • Thurs. 5:00-6:00 PM • 11/5-11/19 • $49 ($40)
Hey kids, did you know you can cook other ways than in the microwave? Learn to make healthful kid-friendly dishes. We might find a budding Emeril. You will eat the results of each class (if you dare!)
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NOTICE : FAREWELL TO SUMMER Fairy Gathering has been cancelled. See us this Spring for another magical gathering!

ALL FOR ONE - Youth dance • Saturdays • 9/12 - 11/14
FREE • Registration on the first day of the session.
ZUMBA 9 -10 AM ages 12 and up • Exercise incorporating Latin dances
FOLKLORICO 9 -10 AM ages 6 & up • Traditional Mexican dances
HIP HOP 10 -11 AM ages 12
& up • freestyle and urban dance techniques.

FRANKEN-CREATURES (ages 6-and up) • Sat. Nov. 14,
11AM-1 PM • $10 per participant. Create your own wacky creature from parts of other dolls and stuffed animals. We use socks and gloves, buttons and feathers & orphaned doll parts to make something fierce or cute. Parents and grandparents are welcome to join in the fun! Great for boys and girls.
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SPECIAL EVENTS

FAMILY HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Friday, Oct. 30th
Costume judging • Artists mask auction • Mask making event for kids • Pumpkin carving contest • Raffle • Spider drop (More details to comein September)

KIDS' HOILDAY GIFT-O-MAT (ages 6-12)
Sat • 12/19 • 11 Am - 1 PM • $15 per child. Drop off your kids and let them make and wrap gifts for you and your family while you do some last minute shopping.Register

 

Class Information

MAKE-UP CLASSES
If a class is canceled by the Arts council, a make-up class will be scheduled. Generally, make-ups are held the week after the last scheduled class. If a student is unable to attend a class for any reason, a make-up is not available.

MATERIALS LISTS
Material lists are provided for some Adult Visual Art classes and workshops. Please keep your materials in returnable form in case of class cancellation.

AGE GUIDELINES
Please respect the recommended age guidelines for children’s classes. Adult classes are open to students 16 years and older. Exceptions must be approved by the instructor.

PHOTO PERMISSION
By registering for a class, you agree to allow the Arts Council to photograph you or your child for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please contact the Program Director at 616.396.3278.

WAITING LIST
A waiting list will be started once a class has reached maximum enrollment. Please do not wait until the last minute to register; classes fi ll quickly.

REFUNDS/WITHDRAWALS
To receive a full refund, student withdrawal must take place at least 5 business days prior to the start of the class. Withdrawals for a class credit must take place prior to the start of the second week of the class. A $10 processing fee will be retained for withdrawals.

CANCELLATIONS
Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment by the fi rst session may be canceled. If a class is canceled, you
may transfer to another class or request a full refund. Foul weather cancellations are based upon Holland Public School closings. Cancellations due to weather will always be posted on our website, www.hollandarts.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available for students under 18 thanks to donations from members. Scholarship applications
are available at the front desk.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
Don’t know what to buy for that special someone? Gift certifi cates make the perfect gift and proceeds from
your purchase support Arts Council programs and operations. Gift certifi cates may be purchased in any
amount and applied toward course tuition fees or sales gallery purchases. Member discounts are not available
for gift certificate purchases.