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Summer 2021 May - August. Join us for the below opportunities to create, explore and learn at the Arts Center. New classes will continue to be added so check back for more!
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Scholarships available through The Friends of the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center.
Sewing Classes with Madira Jones
| Class | Dates and Times | Age | Session |
| Basic Hand Sewing | Sat. 10am - 11am | 7 and Up | Session 1: May 15 - June 12 Session 2: July 17 - Aug 14 |
| Beginner Machine Sewing | Sat. 9am - 10am | 18 and Up | Session 1: May 15 - June 12 Session 2: July 17 - Aug 14 |
| Kids Beginner Machine Sewing | Sat. 11am - 12pm | 10 - 18 | Session 1: May 15 - June 12 Session 2: July 17 - Aug 14 |
Jewelry with Marilyn Slinkman
| Class | Dates and Times | Age |
| Beginner Jewelry Making- Let's Bead | Sat. June 26, 11:15am - 3pm | 14 and Up |
Crochet Critters with Debbie Simerly
| Class | Dates and Times | Age | Sessions |
| Crochet Critters | Wed., 6pm - 8pm | 14 and Up | Session 1: June 23 and 30 Session 2: July 21 and 28 |
Kids Art Classes
| Class | Dates | Times | Age | Instructor |
| Star Wars and Mother's Day Cards | Tues. and Thurs., May 4 and 6 | 4pm - 5pm | 5 - 12 | Lara Masters |
| DIY Sidewalk Chalk and Strawberry Scented Paintings | Tues. and Thurs., May 11 and 13 | 4pm - 5pm | 5 - 12 | Lara Masters |
| Flower Petal Stained Glass Art | Tues. and Thurs., 18 and 20 | 4pm - 5pm | 5 - 12 | Lara Masters |
| Ice Cream Cone Paintings | Tues. and Thurs., May 25 and 27 | 4pm - 5pm | 5 - 12 | Lara Masters |
| Crayon Resist Fish | Tues. and Thurs., June 1 and 3 | 4pm - 5pm | 5 - 12 | Lara Masters |
| DIY Bubbles and Father's Day Cards | Tues. and Thurs., June 8 and 10 | 4pm - 5pm | 5 - 12 | Lara Masters |
| Wind Chimes | Sat., May 15 | 10am - 12pm | 5 - 12 | Susan Daidone |
| Letter Design | Sat., June 12 | 10am - 12pm | 5 - 12 | Susan Daidone |
| Pet Portrait | Sat., June 26 | 10am - 12pm | 5 - 12 | Susan Daidone |
| Nature Picture Frames | Sat., July 10 | 10am - 12pm | 5 - 12 | Susan Daidone |
| Tissue Paper Canvas | Sat., July 24 | 10am - 12pm | 5 - 12 | Susan Daidone |
| Beach Canvas | Sat., Aug. 7 | 10am - 12pm | 5 - 12 | Susan Daidone |
| Summer Flower Painting | Sat., Aug. 21 | 10am - 12pm | 5 - 12 | Susan Daidone |
* These classes are sponsored by the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center Friends Scholarship Fund. The Friends mission is to promote attendance, encourage participation and provide financial support for activities of the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center.
Yoga with The Children's School of Yoga
| Class | Dates and Times | Age | Session |
| Parent/Child This class is tailored for children 18mos- 5 yrs with their parent or caretaker. Classes are 45 minutes in length and will introduce yoga poses and breaths, music and chants, yoga games, partnering and fun props in a theme orientated class each week. | Mon., 10:00am - 10:45am | 18mos - 5 | Session 1: May 3 - 24 Session 2: June 7 - 28 Session 3: July 12 - Aug 2 Session 4: Aug 9 - 30 |
| Special Needs Children with special abilities will participate in a yoga class modifying poses, breaths, meditations and more for their unique abilities. | Mon., 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Any age | Session 1: May 3 - 24 Session 2: June 7 - 28 Session 3: July 12 - Aug 2 Session 4: Aug 9 - 30 |
| School Age This class is for children ages 5-9 yrs without their parent participation. Children will be introduced to individual, Partner and Group yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques, Yoga games, chants and journaling. All classes are 45 minutes in length. | Mon., 5:00pm - 5:45pm | 5 - 9 | Session 1: May 3 - 24 Session 2: June 7 - 28 Session 3: July 12 - Aug 2 Session 4: Aug 9 - 30 |
| Family This class is for children of all ages and their parent or caregiver to participate in together with their siblings. Classes will include yoga poses, breaths, meditations, chants, games and individual family group activities. Classes are 45 minutes in length. | Mon., 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Any age | Session 1: May 3 - 24 Session 2: June 7 - 28 Session 3: July 12 - Aug 2 Session 4: Aug 9 - 30 |
| Teen This class is for teens 13-18yrs. Teens will be introduced to classes based on yoga principals each week. The 45 minute class will include postures, mindfulness and meditation techniques, breathing techniques, journaling and more. | Mon., 7:00pm - 7:45pm | 13 - 18 | Session 1: May 3 - 24 Session 2: June 7 - 28 Session 3: July 12 - Aug 2 Session 4: Aug 9 - 30 |
Mason Jar Science with Alexa Whittington
| Class | Dates and Times | Ages | Location |
| How's the Weather? Rain Gauge | Tues., May 4, 6:00pm | 4 - 15 | Painting Studio |
| Capillary Colors | Tues., May 11, 6:00pm | 4 - 15 | Painting Studio |
| Root View | Tues., May 18, 6:00pm | 4 - 15 | Painting Studio |
| The Kitchen Jar-Den- Cool Carrot Forest | Tues., May 25, 6:00pm | 4 - 15 | Painting Studio |
| The Kitchen Jar-Den- Super Sweet Potato | Tues., June 15, 6:00pm | 4 - 15 | Painting Studio |
| The Kitchen Jar-Den- Awesome Avocado Tree | Tues., June 22, 6:00pm | 4 - 15 | Painting Studio |
| Grass Heads | Tues., June 29, 6:00pm | 4 - 15 | Painting Studio |
*Additional times will be added as needed. If the class you want is full, register for the waiting list.
Art Summer Camps
| Camp | Dates | Days and Times | Age |
| Elements of Art | April 5 - 9 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Famous Artists | April 12 - 16 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| All About Me | June 14 - 18 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Medieval Times | June 21 - 25 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Road Trip | June 28 - July 2 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Beech Week | July 6 - 9 | Tues. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Farm Life | July 12 - 16 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Summer Fun | July 19 - 23 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| The Olympics! | July 26 - 30 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Under the Stars | August 2 - 6 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Trash to Treasure | August 9 - 13 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
| Back to Hogwarts | August 16 - 20 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 6 - 12 |
Drama Camp with Liz
| Dates | Days and Times | Ages | Performance Date |
| July 6 - 16 | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 1pm | 6 - 8 | July 16th at 12:30pm |
| July 19 - 30 | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 1pm | 9 - 11 | July 30th at 12:30pm |
| August 2 - 13 | Mon. - Fri., 1pm - 5pm | 12 - 15 | August 13th at 5:30pm |
Youth Comedy Troupe with Liz
| Class | Days and Times | Dates | Age |
| Youth Comedy Troupe | Thurs., 6pm - 7:30pm | May 6 - 27 | 11 - 18 |
Adult Art Mini Sessions
| Class | Days and Times | Dates | Instructor |
| Pen and Ink | Wed., 6pm - 8pm | May 12 and 19 | Charlene Bowling |
| Book Making | Wed., 6pm - 8pm | June 9 and 16 | Charlene Bowling |
| Printing Without a Press | Wed., 6pm - 8pm | July 21 and 28 | Charlene Bowling |
| Colored Pencil | Wed., 6pm - 8pm | August 18 and 25 | Jackie Balog |
Adult Art One Day Classes
| Class | Days and Times | Dates | Instructor |
| Great Greeting Cards | Thurs., 10am - 12pm | May 20 | Charlene Bowling |
| Chinese Brush Painting | Thurs., 10am - 12pm | June 17 | Charlene Bowling |
| Landscape Collage | Thurs., 10am - 12pm | July 29 | Charlene Bowling |
| Watercolor Pencil | Sat., 10am - 12pm | August 21 | Jackie Balog |
| Playing with Paint | Thurs., 10am - 12pm | August 26 | Charlene Bowling |