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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 | Day and Times | Age | Session |
| Basic Hand Sewing | Sat. 10am - 11am | 7 and Up | Session 2: July 17 - Aug 14 |
| Beginner Machine Sewing | Sat. 9am - 10am | 18 and Up | Session 2: July 17 - Aug 14 |
| Kids Beginner Machine Sewing | Sat. 11am - 12pm | 10 - 18 | Session 2: July 17 - Aug 14 |
Affirming Art with Alyssa Walker
| Class | Age | Dates and Times |
| Self Portrait | 15 and Up | Thurs., July 22, 10am |
| Contour Hand Drawing | 15 and Up | Thurs., July 29, 6pm |
| Luminaries | 15 and Up | Thurs., Aug 5, 10am |
| Artistic Journaling | 15 and Up | Thurs., Aug. 12, 6pm |
| Kindness Cards | 15 and Up | Thurs., Aug. 19, 10am |
| DIY Self Care | 15 and Up | Thurs., Aug. 26, 6pm |
Crochet Critters with Debbie Simerly
| Class | Dates and Times | Age | Sessions |
| Crochet Critters | Wed., 6pm - 8pm | 14 and Up | Session 2: July 21 and 28 |
Preschool Art Classes with Susan
| Class | Days and Times | Age | Instructor |
| 3. July 27 and 29 | Tues. and Thurs., 10am - 10:45am | 4 - 5 | Susan Daidone |
| 4. August 3 and 5 | Tues. and Thurs., 10am - 10:45am | 4 - 5 | Susan Daidone |
| 5. August 17 and 19 | Tues. and Thurs., 10am - 10:45am | 4 - 5 | Susan Daidone |
Kids Art Classes with Lara and Susan
| Class | Dates | Times | Age | Instructor |
| 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 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 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 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 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 4: Aug 9 - 30 |
Drama Classes with Liz and Carolina Children's Theatre
| Class | Days and Times | Dates | Age |
| Drama Class Age 6 - 10 | Tues., 5:30pm - 6:30pm | July 6 - August 10 | 6 - 10 |
| Drama Class Age 11 - 14 | Tues., 6:30pm - 7:30pm | July 6 - August 10 | 11 - 14 |
Art Summer Camps
| AM Art Camp | Dates | Days and Times | Age |
| 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 |
| PM Art Camps | |||
| All About Colors | July 26 - 30 | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 1pm | 6 - 12 |
| Around the World | Aug 2 - 6 | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 1pm | 6 - 12 |
| Art History | Aug 9 - 13 | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 1pm | 6 - 12 |
Drama Camp with Liz
| Dates | Days and Times | Ages | Performance Date |
| 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 | Age | Sessions |
| Youth Comedy Troupe | Thurs., 6pm - 7:30pm | 11 - 18 | Session 2: July 8 - 29 |
Adult Art Mini Sessions
| Class | Days and Times | Dates | Instructor |
| 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 |
| 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 |