Try something new this month at Crossroads

Published 3:00 am Monday, May 30, 2022

BAKER CITY — Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., has a schedule full of classes and activities for both youth and adults this summer. Scholarships are available. Register online at crossroads-arts.org, call 541-523-5369 or stop by the center.

ADULT CLASSES

Adult Open Studio

Positive art time with an experienced artist/instructor in your media of choice.

  • Saturdays; 1-3 p.m.
  • $16 members, $24 nonmembers

Belleek Style Ceramic Baskets

Learn to weave with clay in this adult class that meets twice in June.

  • Saturday, June 4
  • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 22
  • 5:30-8:30 p.m.

$72 members, $108 nonmembers, $10 clay and firing fee

Crash Course in Pottery

Curious about pottery? Take this quick introduction to wheel throwing for adults.

  • Thursday, June 23; 5-7 p.m.
  • $30 members, $45 nonmembers, $10 clay and firing fee

Beginning Wheel

Adults learn fundamental steps for making bowls on the pottery wheel.

  • Tuesdays, June 28, July 5, July 19; 6-8 p.m.
  • $48 members, $72 nonmembers, $25 clay and firing fee

YOUTH & ADULTS

Intro to Quilting Lecture

For those interested in learning to quilt — or want a great refresher.

  • Thursday, June 2; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Ages 8-adult
  • $16 members, $24 nonmembers

Art of Bookfolding

Learn a creative folding technique for turning books into art.

  • Tuesday, June 14; 6-8 p.m.
  • Ages 12-adult
  • $16 members, $24 nonmembers

Learn to Love Watercolor and Pastels

For beginners through advanced. Learn or refine a variety of techniques.

  • Two sessions on Wednesdays: 3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
  • $16 members, $24 nonmembers (per session)

YOUTH CLASSES

Young Artists Studio

Open studio for kids to make art the way that most interests them with the help of a knowledgeable and supportive instructor.

  • Fridays, 1:45-3:45 pm
  • Ages 10+
  • $16 members, $24 nonmembers

Brass Lab

Hear, touch and try a variety of brass instruments — from trumpet to tuba.

  • Fridays, June 24-July 29; 9-10 a.m.
  • Grades 4-6
  • $40 members, $60 nonmembers

Kids Watercolor

Learn basic techniques while painting a dog or a cat.

  • Thursday, June 30; 10 a.m.-noon
  • Ages 8-12
  • $16 members, $24 nonmembers

YOUTH THEATER

Missoula Children’s Theater: “Jungle Book”

Join the cast and put on a play in this week-long theater arts experience. Open to students who are entering grades 1 through 12. Auditions are Monday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at Baker High School. Rehearsals take place all week, and culminate with two performances: 6 p.m. June 17 and 3 p.m. June 18.

  • $40 members, $60 nonmembers

DANCE CLASSES

Summer Dance Camp

Join Miss Debbie for a mix of ballet, contemporary dance and learning choreography.

  • Tuesday-Thursday, June 21-23, 28-30 and July 5-7; 10 a.m.
  • Ages 8-12
  • $72 members, $108 nonmembers

Tap Dancin’ with D

An opportunity for all ages to learn a new skill and get the body moving.

  • Mondays, June 27-Aug. 16; 4 p.m. (ages 2-5), 5:15 p.m. (ages 6-12), 6:30 p.m. (teen/adult)
  • $75 members, $112.50 nonmembers

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