2013 – Youth & Teen Classes
Education programs sponsored in part by ARCHI+ETC.LLC. Thank you! To find out how you can support arts education, email Jo Ann Emerson.
To register for classes call 402.466.8692 or click on the link of the class and register online.
Read our registration guidelines for answers to frequently asked questions
LUX Center for the Arts offers a wide array of classes designed to develop technical skills and creativity while encouraging students to have fun. Instructors and Resident Artists are qualified to teach all ages and skill levels in well-equipped studios. Classes are offered year-round and need-based scholarships are available. Download a scholarship application here.
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YOUTH (Ages 5-9)
MAY
Mud Monsters
Let your child’s imagination run wild in this ceramics class where they will create their own monsters, masks, and stories out of mud (clay)!
Instructor: Allie Reno
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-01 4 weeks, Sat., May 4, 11, 18, 25, 10-11:30am
Drawing 101
Master basic drawing principles with pencil and charcoal on paper; experiment with line, shape, form, and perspective while drawing landscapes, still lifes, and portraits.
Instructor: Chris Rudasill
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYPNT-01 4 weeks, Sat., May 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2:30pm
Journeys in Textiles
Make colorful works inspired by other cultures. Methods include embroidery, beadwork, batik dyeing, and felting.
Instructor: Phalin Strong
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYFIB-01 4 weeks, Sat., May 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2:30pm
Clay-ology
Learn a new way to create with clay! Using pinching, coil building and slab rolling techniques, we will make pots your child can use and sculptures you can display, while learning about the principles and elements of art.
Instructor: Phalin Strong
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-04 4 weeks, Sat., May 4, 11, 18, 25, 3-4:30pm
Color Crazy—NEW!
In this painting only class, your child will go color crazy and work with tempera, watercolor and acrylic paints.
Instructor: Trudie Teijink
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYPNT-04 4 weeks, Sat., May 4, 11, 18, 25, 3-4:30pm FULL
JUNE
Drawing 102
Students will expand on their Drawing 101 skills with lessons on gesture, contour, proportion and composition. Youth will work from a photograph to complete a large drawing finished in ink and watercolor.
Instructor: Chris Rudasill
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYPNT-03 4 weeks, Sat., June 8, 15, 22, 29, 10-11:30am
Mud Monsters
Let your child’s imagination run wild in this ceramics class where they will create their own monsters, masks, and stories out of mud (clay)!
Instructor: Natasia Otto-Berglund
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-02 4 weeks, Sat., June 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2:30pm
Backyard Ceramics
In this class your child will make one of a kind works of art, inspired by nature. Projects include wind chimes, flowerpots and garden sculptures, and are perfect for display in your backyard or garden.
Instructor: Allie Feezell
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-03 4 weeks, Sat., June 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4:30pm
Superhero Design
In this mixed media class your child will create a superhero of their own design. Working from sketches, students will create all the necessary superhero accessories: masks, capes and costumes, while making their superhero come to life!
Instructor: Tate Mlady
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYMIX-01 4 weeks, Sat., June 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4:30pm
JULY
Clay-ology
Learn a new way to create with clay! Using pinching, coil building and slab rolling techniques, we will make pots your child can use and sculptures you can display, while learning about the principles and elements of art.
Instructor: Bri Murphy
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-05 4 weeks, Sat., July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10-11:30am
Art Zoo: Mixed Media Animals
Be wild with creativity and make arty animals using a variety of materials. Clay, paint, felt, and more will be explored.
Instructor: Natasha Hahn
Tuition: $56 LUX members (non-members $70)
SYMIX-02 4 weeks, Sat., July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 1-2:30pm
Drawing 101
Master basic drawing principles with pencil and charcoal on paper; experiment with line, shape, form, and perspective while drawing landscapes, still lifes, and portraits.
Instructor: Eric Dutcher
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYPNT-02 4 weeks, Sat., July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 3-4:30pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Ages 10-13)
MAY
Pencil Pushers—NEW!
Learn how to draw like a master and make studies in contour, gesture, value and proportion while creating large, intricate drawings that makes use of all these skills.
Instructor: Bart Lynch
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYPNT-05 4 weeks Sat., May 4, 11, 18, 25, 10-11:30am
Tweens on Wheels
Work on the potter’s wheel to form bowls, mugs, and vases while exploring the exciting possibilities of clay.
Instructor: Natasia Otto-Berglund
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-06 4 weeks, Sat., May 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2:30pm
Fused Glass 101
You child will create glass sun catchers, magnets and small tiles using fused glass. In the second half of the class your child will use wire-wrapping techniques to create jewelry out of their fused glass tiles.
Instructor: Drew Lueders
Tuition: $56 LUX members (non-members $70)
SYMET-01 4 weeks, Sat., May 4, 11, 18, 25, 3-4:30pm
JUNE
Clay Handbuilding
No wheels needed in this class where your tween will get their hands dirty and use handbuilding techniques to create slab boxes, figural clay sculptures and more.
Instructor: Allie Reno
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-09 4 weeks, Sat., June 8, 15, 22, 29, 10-11:30am
Mixing It Up: Paint and Collage—NEW!
In this class we will mix it up and experiment with acrylic paint and mix media collage while mastering composition and color mixing.
Instructor: Chris Rudasill
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYPNT-07 4 weeks, Sat., June 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2:30pm
JULY
Pencil Pushers—NEW!
Learn how to draw like a master and make studies in contour, gesture, value and proportion while creating large, intricate drawings that makes use of all these skills.
Instructor: Staff
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYPNT-06 Sat., July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10-11:30am
Tweens on Wheels
Work on the potter’s wheel to form bowls, mugs, and vases while exploring the exciting possibilities of clay.
Instructor: Bri Murphy
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-07 4 weeks, Sat., July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 3-4:30pm
Tweens on Wheels 2
Students will refine their wheel throwing skills while also learning to alter their vessels with handles and spouts. Students will complete their work with a variety of surface treatments and glazes.
Instructor: Bri Murphy
Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75)
SYCER-08 Sat., July 13-Aug. 3, 1-2:30pm
Fused Glass 101
You child will create glass sun catchers, magnets and small tiles using fused glass. In the second half of the class your child will use wire-wrapping techniques to create jewelry out of their fused glass tiles.
Instructor: Drew Lueders
Tuition: $56 LUX members (non-members $70)
SYMET-02 Sat., July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 1-2:30pm
HIGH SCHOOL (Ages 14-18)
JUNE
Comic Book Art & Design
Create a comic in this class which will focus on all the integral parts of a comic book: character development, dialog, illustration and panel design. Finish the class with a complete inked comic, cover and all.
Instructor: Brett Strong
Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)
SYPNT-08 4 weeks, Thurs., June 20, 27, July 11, 18 (no class July 4th) 6:30-8:30pm
YOUTH WORKSHOP-MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL
JUNE
2-Day Sound Sculpture Workshop—NEW!
This workshop introduces participants to musical instrument invention. It encourages you, the inventor, to develop sound making devices from common objects and recycled materials. Find the voices you want to hear in the materials that surround you. Sponsored by Ecostores Nebraska.
Instructor: Jay Kreimer
Tuition: $40 LUX members (non-members $50)
SYMIX- 03 2 days, Fri. & Sat., June 28 & 29, 2-4pm
