Your Partner in the Arts
Forms & Information
- Programs and Classes Registration Form - (PDF 28K)
- Summer 2010 Arts Scholarship Application - (PDF 120K)
- Summer 2008 Summer Music Camps - (PDF 110K)
- Visit My Summer Camps to find out more about area summer camps.
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February 22, and March 1, 8, and 15 Kids Take the Stage
Have a drama queen that’s just dying to take the stage?
Or a budding actor that just needs a little polishing?
Then enroll your little star in “Kids Take the Stage”, a drama program
designed to help kids learn the basics of theater through fun games
and workshops. Kids will learn how to work together as a cast and build
self-confidence for their next big audition. No prior theater experience is
necessary, but space is limited so sign up soon! The class is taught by
Faith (Knapp) Steinke of Bryan.
Mondays, February 1, 8, 22 and March 1 ( no Feb. 15 due to President's Day)
4- 5 pm
Archbold Community Library
For ages 6-10, class size is limited to 15 students
Cost for the class is $35 per person. To register call 419-446-2783 or info@blackswamparts.com or www.archboldlibrary.org.
February 18, 25, March 4, 11 Fun with Paint
Painting class.
Taught by Kellie Creighton
Thursdays, February 18, 25, March 4, and 11
4- 5 pm.
Scout Cabin, Rhuiley Park, Archbold, Ohio
For grades 1-4, class size is limited to 12 students
Cost for the class is $40 per person.
This class will introduce young artists to many different painting styles, including watercolor, stamping, and canvas painting, focusing on the styles of various famous artists.
For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.
February 27 and March 6 Splash the Canvas
Animal theme with acrylic paint
Taught by Barb Stuckey
Saturdays, February 27, and March 6, 10-noon
For grades 5-8, class size is limited to 12 students
Held at the Scout Cabin, Rhuiley Park, Archbold, Ohio
Cost for the class is $40 per person.
This class will introduce young artists to many different painting styles, including watercolor, stamping, and canvas painting, focusing on the styles of various famous artists.
For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.
February 27 and March 13 Hip to be Square- Felted Purse Workshop
This class is an introduction to knitting and felting. You will learn to knit and purl in the round and make pretty little flowers to adorn your bag. The pattern is easy enough for the beginner and if you already know how to knit, it’s a great way to express your creativity with your choice of yarn color and embellishments.
Materials Needed: Finished Size: Approximately 13” wide, 10” tall
1 skein of color A (purse top & flowers) (approx. 220 yards total)
2 skeins of color B (purse bottom) (approx. 440 yards total)
***Yarn must be 100% Wool **** Suggested brands: Patons Classic Wool, Cascade 220, Lamb’s Pride
Optional - 1 skein Novelty yarn (fun fur works well but, use anything with texture that is not to bulky)
Size 13 US circular needles (24”)
Size 10 Straight needles – (to make flowers)
2 Stitch markers (two different colors)
Supplies can be found at:
Jo-Ann Fabrics – carries Patons Classic Wool Michaels – carries Patons Classic Wool
Yarn Cravin – Perrysburg, OH - www.yarncravin.com Carries Cascade 220 & Lamb’s Pride
Hobby Lobby – carries other brands
Felt Purse ClassLearn to knit and felt your own handbag.
Taught by Laurie Dembicki
Saturday February 27, and March 13 consecutively
9:00 am until noon
Archbold Community Library
For ages 16 and up- Class size is limited to 10-12 people
Cost for the class is $25.
To register call 419-446-2783 or info@blackswamparts.com or www.archboldlibrary.org.
For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.
March 6 Adult Painting Workshop
Taught by Kathy Funderburg
Saturday, March 6 from 9 am -4 pm ( lunch is on your own)
Ages 18 and up
Fairlawn- Adult Living Multi-Purpose Room, Archbold, Ohio
( When traveling east on Lutz Road, enter at the 2nd driveway and continue around the main building to the stop sign. Go right at the sign approximately 100 yards, park and enter at the Westhaven entrance.)
Supply list:
Small sketchbook ( size doesn't matter here!), pencils, kneaded eraser
2- 11 x 14, 10 x 12 canvas or canvas board
1- 8 oz or larger: Modeling Paste (medium or heavy) Sometimes called Moulding Paste ( This is not Gesso! Joint compound won't work either!)
Large brushes at least 1", 1 should be square edge ( No whimpy, skinny detail brushes)
Gesso ( if you want)
Palette
Water container
Paper towels
Palette knife
Newspaper
Old Hair dryer if you have one ( or more)
Acrylic tube paint:
Need: Cad Red (medium), Cad Yellow (medium) Pthalo or Ultamarine Blue, Paynes Gray, Yellow Ochre
Kind of optional:
Black, White
Optional:
Purple, Green, Orange, Burnt Amber, Burnt Sienna
Note: Please... no pre-mixed "decor" paint bottles!!
For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.
March 6 and 13 Diggin' Clay
Glass Pieces Studio, 106 N. Lincoln, West Unity, Ohio.
10 am - 12 noon.
Ages 7 & up. (Children under the age of nine must participate in the workshop with an adult.)
Cost: $40 per person or $60 for child and parent together.
Instructor: Michelle McKinney
During this workshop, we will try our hands at working on the potter's wheel, as well as creating some interesting projects through traditional hand-building techniques. We will also have a chance to let the participants give their projects an extra shpecial touch by trying various glazing methods.
Class space is limited to eight to help insure that each participant receives plenty of instruction and assistance throughout the workshop.
For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.
March 18 Toledo Symphony
Founder's Hall, Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
7:30 pm.
Enjoy the music with Chelsea Tipton II and the Toledo Symphony.
All seats reserved.
For tickets call Sauder Village at (800) 590-9755 or locally at (419) 446-2541 ext. 3076.
April 18 and 25 Diggin' Clay
Glass Pieces Studio, 106 N. Lincoln, West Unity, Ohio.
10 am - 12 noon.
Ages 7 & up. (Children under the age of nine must participate in the workshop with an adult.)
Cost: $40 per person or $60 for child and parent together.
Instructor: Michelle McKinney
During this workshop, we will try our hands at working on the potter's wheel, as well as creating some interesting projects through traditional hand-building techniques. We will also have a chance to let the participants give their projects an extra shpecial touch by trying various glazing methods.
Class space is limited to eight to help insure that each participant receives plenty of instruction and assistance throughout the workshop.
For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.
March 29- April 8 Best of Fulton Co. Art Show
View art works from the Fulton County High Schools
Northwest State Community College Atrium.
7:00 am – 8:00 pm - April 8, 2010.
Free to public.
Reception for awards April 8 at 7 pm in the Atrium.
July 12-16 Archbold Summer Creative Arts Camps
Art-trek-
An out of this world adventure
Boldly experience music, drama, 2D, and 3D art like never before.
Dates: July 12-16, 2010
Place: Archbold Middle School
9 am- 12:30 pm
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $65
Enrollment is limited, so register now online at the right of this page.
Financial assistance is available.
Creative Arts Camp offers a high quality, process-centered arts experience which allows students to explore their creativity through a variety of arts rotations, including drama, music, and 2D and 3D art.
For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.
July 19-23 Bryan Summer Creative Arts Camps
Art-trek-
An out of this world adventure
Boldly experience music, drama, 2D art and 3D are like never before.
Dates: July 19-23, 2010
Place: St. Patricks Catholic School, Bryan Ohio.
9 am-12:30pm
Ages 6-12
Cost: $65
Enrollment is limited, so register now online at the right of this page.
Financial assistance is available.
Creative Arts Camp offers a high quality, process-centered arts experience which allows students to explore their creativity through a variety of arts rotations, including drama, music, and 2D and 3D art.
For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.