The Brewery Arts Center is truly one place in town that is under-utilized simply because people don't recognize the wealth of programs, events and classes offered to enrich, educate and teach us and our children. The BAC has an abundance of programs providing access to great art, beautiful music, hands-on lessons in many areas of art from early elementary ages to the golden years.
Here are a few things you might want to discover, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Go online and check out all the wonderful experiences you can enjoy. Become a member to receive a discount on many unique venues throughout the year. If you haven't tried the Artisan's Cafe, come check it out. I highly recommend the Spring'n Apple Salad for only $6.50. Great Food!
WEB SITE: www.breweryarts.org
Children's Art Enrichment ages 5-8
This class is intended as an art enrichment experience for children in the early elementary grades. Students have fun creating unique pieces of art in various media. Each session has different projects so students may take more than one.
WHEN: 10-11a.m. Wednesdays, July 15-Aug. 5
WHERE: BAC Art Classroom
COST: $50 ($40 for BAC Members)
Beginning Adult Pottery
Students receive an introduction to clay through hand building and throwing on a potter's wheel as well as design and decoration using glaze, colored slip and oxides.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 17-Oct. 26 (except Labor Day)
WHERE: BAC Art Classroom (enter through pottery studio)
COST: $180 ($170 for BAC members)
Advanced Adult Pottery
Learn more detailed methods of pottery construction and decoration, including lids, handles, spouts, joined forms, matched sets, and advanced glazing/decoration techniques.
WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 17-Oct. 26 (except Labor Day)
WHERE: BAC Art Classroom (enter through pottery studio)
COST: $180 ($170 for BAC members)
Raku Workshop
Raku is a firing technique that originated in Japan in the 16th century and is characterized by its unique colorful pottery creations. Students learn the construction and glazing adaptations necessary for producing raku pottery and participate in a class time firing.
WHEN: Two weekends: 10 a..m.-2 p.m. July 11-12, 18, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 19
WHERE: BAC Art Classroom (enter through pottery studio)
COST: $150 ($140 for BAC members)
Pottery for Teens and Tweens
This is an introduction for young people to the art of throwing on a potter's wheel and decorating pots. Students learn the basics while producing a few different finished glazed pieces to take home. Class projects are many and varied, so students can take both sessions and make more pots.
WHEN: 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 15-Aug. 5
WHERE: BAC Art Classroom (Enter through pottery studio)
COST: $65 ($55 for BAC members)
High Sierra Swing Dance Club
Women learn to Swing Style Dance with the High Sierra Swing Club. The two-night workshop teaches the women-only lessons. But the club has all varieties of dance lessons, weekly club night outs, monthly dances, dance workshops, formal dinner/dances, holiday parties and picnics
WHEN: West Coast swing styling moves on July 8 and July 15 6-7:30 p.m., followed by practice time until 8 p.m.
WHERE: BAC Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City.
COST: Cost is $23.50 for both workshops
WEB-SITE: www.highsierrasdc.org
THIS WEEKEND CHECK OUT
Downtown Farmers Market Saturdays
Family Pop-Up Park Curry & 3rd Streets BAC on Saturdays
Barbara Baxter BAC Artisan Cafe- Thursday, July 16
NEXT WEEK: Community Counseling Center - What this amazing group does behind the scene in Carson City.
• To have your information included, contact Kim Riggs at kimriggs@att.net.