Kulani – West African Dance Class
Mondays from 5:30 – 6:15
Classes begin on September 19, 2022!
Ages 5+
Join Kulani for West African Dance fun! Ms Gwen and Ms Holly continue to bring West African Dance to the Johnstown Community. Your children ages 5 and up will learn the art of dance, and drumming, as passed down from generation to generation in Western Africa. These instructors traveled to Guinea and have been sharing what they learned from their amazing Guinean teachers since 2014.
All kids ages 5 and up are welcome, a $5 donation per session is recommended, but not required.
Arts Academy Evening Edition
Sculpture Series w/ Colleen Albright
Mold Making & Casting Ages 8-18
Wednesdays April 5, 12, & 19
Bottle Works’ Arts Academy is designed for learners who wish to have an immersive art experience. Students will work alongside professional artists exploring many different art forms and disciplines. This exciting comprehensive program takes art education to the next level and opens up a whole new world of cultural adventure!
This will cover basic casting and mold-making methods. Students will bring a few of their favorite found objects and we will make a plaster copy! We will be doing a main project that gives an in-depth step-by-step process of making a mold, pouring, and revealing of the original object. During the drying time, we will explore a few side projects that focus on simple techniques.
Ages 8-18
Wednesdays – 6-8:00 PM
April 5, 12, 19
$85 or $75 for BW Members
Arts Academy Evening Edition – Small Metals Jewelry w/ Erika Boas
Arts Academy Evening Edition
Small Metals Jewelry with Erika Boas- BFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making, Artist, Goldsmith
Bottle Works’ Arts Academy is designed for learners who wish to have an immersive art experience. Students will work alongside professional artists exploring many different art forms and disciplines. This exciting comprehensive program takes art education to the next level and opens up a whole new world of cultural adventure!
To enroll your child please register a payment, and fill out the corresponding enrollment form.
Full Series All six weeks of small metal series Ages 8-12 or 13-18
Special Discount for attending all 6 weeks $125 Nonmembers, $115 BW Members
All supplies included
Small Metals- Copper Creations
Ages 8 -12
Learn how to create your own designs on copper using etching! In this class we will create copper charms that can be turned into necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Use rubber stamps to create your designs, or use a permanent marker to draw your own totally unique designs. We will also learn metal stamping, and how to use the rolling mill to create texture on metal. The possibilities are endless!
Thursdays- 6-8:00 PM
Feb 9, 16, & 23
Ages 13-18
We get all the tools out for this class! The metal saw is the star of the show here – you will learn to cut simple shapes out of copper, file, and sand off the sharp edges, and add texture to make it come to life. We will also be learning copper etching in this class, allowing you to add designs using rubber stamps, or draw your own designs using a permanent marker. Turn your creations into mini sculptures, necklaces, bracelets, or earrings!
Wednesdays – 6-8:00 PM
February 8,15, & 22
Small Metals – Wire Wrapped Jewelry
Ages 8 -12
In this class we will use wire to create totally unique jewelry! Bring in your own stones, beach glass, marbles, etc, and make one of a kind works of art. Wire wrapping is a fundamental jewelry skill, and one that is approachable to all ages! We will make pendants, earrings, and more!
Thursdays- 6-8:00 PM
May 4, 11, 18
Ages 13-18
Learn how to form and shape wire in this intro to jewelry making class! We will introduce simple forging techniques to create unique shapes and depth in wire. Bring stones and beach glass to class to create your own keepsakes! We will cover chain-making, pendants, earrings, and more!
Wednesdays – 6-8:00 PM
May 3,10,17
Pricing:
Copper Creations – 3 weeks: $85 Nonmembers, $75 BW Members
Small Metals II (need title) – 3 weeks: $85 Nonmembers, $75 BW Members
Special Discount for attending all 6 weeks $125 Nonmembers, $115 BW Members
All supplies included
Mindfulness and Arts
Making a difference in your classroom
Our Mindfulness and Arts Initiative seeks to engage youth within local schools and community organizations by employing the Mindful Schools curriculum coupled with arts. Through the application and practice of The Mindful School’s curriculum, we aim to provide an outlet for behavioral, emotional, academic, and social growth and support. Programming is held at your school/organization, or at the BOTTLE WORKS.
The Mindful Schools (mindfulschools.org)
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the quality of deliberate attention, of bringing purposeful awareness to one’s experience.
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
Over thirty years of research demonstrates that mindfulness improves:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Decision-Making Skills
- Academic Achievement
- Body and Thought Awareness
- Impulse Control
- Stress Management
- Improved Focus
- Compassion towards others and self
Log on to http://www.mindfulschools.org in order to find out more. Mindfulness and Arts Program: This Mindfulness and Arts program teaches mindfulness tools while engaging students in the joy of arts. We use the Mindful School curriculum to teach youth how to improve decision-making skills, impulse control and stress management. Among others, the lessons include: mindfulness of breath, mindfulness of emotion, mindfulness of thought, mindful eating, compassion toward self and others, and body awareness. The art lessons will provide students with practice and applicability by utilizing the learned mindfulness skills. Students will engage in many various forms of art that may include drumming, creative writing, watercolor, zentangle, and clay. This programming can be tailored for any grade. We are looking to partner with schools and community organizations, as students would benefit.
The in-classroom Mindfulness and Arts Program is an eight- or sixteen-week program that occurs twice weekly.
For more information, contact Holly Lees, BOTTLE WORKS Mindfulness and Arts Facilitator, at hlees@bottleworks.org or 814.535.2020.
What are people saying?!?
“Students were made aware of ways to maintain self-control which is extremely important today. Also, it is quite beneficial for students to have the strategies presented to fight stress. I think students partially enjoyed the art lessons that related well to the mindfulness teachings.”Mr. Roberts 6th grade teacher at Conemaugh Valley Elementary“I definitely will use mindfulness tools for the rest of my life” ~ 6th-grade student“Thank you for teaching me how to keep my body calm. I especially like how we used mindful breathing.”
~ 5th-grade student“Mindfulness helps with situations. When I’m mad, I use mindful breathing”~6th-grade students
Please note that the Bottle Works engages in photography and recording of programs and events for its own print and online publication/promotional purposes. Staff and volunteers will make every effort to notify members of the public when filming and/or photography is taking place. Please notify a staff member/volunteer if you do not want to be photographed or filmed.