Try something new this month at Crossroads
Published 3:00 am Monday, May 30, 2022
- Learn how to weave with clay and make “belleek style” ceramic baskets in a workshop on June 4.
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