after school art
instructed by molly nelko
Calling all budding artists! After School Art is a 4-week class that invites students ages 8-12 to explore different themes and materials in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Artists will learn about:
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Acrylic painting
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Drawing
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Collage
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Oil pastels
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Process art (a technique that prioritizes the experience and action of making without worrying about the final product)
Lifelong skills we’re building:
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Creative problem solving
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Coordination
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Self-confidence
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Attention span
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Self-expression
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Decision making and learning from mistakes
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Spatial skills
let's learn together
Dates and Times:
Ages 8-12: Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm
May:
Week 1: Drawing
Week 2: Sculpture
Week 3: Painting
Week 4: Puzzles
After May classes will resume in August. Enjoy your summer!
Location: Kentuck's Studio 2
Tuition: $80 all supplies included
Secure your spot in the class today!
This class is limited to participants ages 8-12 years.
There is a maximum of 8. This class will be located in Studio 2 which is located behind Rusty the big red dog on our campus. Look for the blue double doors in the Courtyard of Wonders!
Please email Molly Nelko, Program Manager, at mnelko@kentuck.org with any questions. Kentuck workshops are non-refundable after the registration closes. If you would like to cancel before the deadline passes, please email mnelko@kentuck.org or call 205-758-1257. If the class does not meet the minimum by the registration deadline and the workshop is cancelled, all participants will be refunded their registration fees.
meet the instructor: molly nelko
Molly Nelko is Kentuck Art Center’s Arts Education Manager. A native of Mobile, Alabama, she graduated magna cum laude from Spring Hill College with a BA in Fine Art, with a focus on oil painting and printmaking. Molly is an experienced teaching artist who has led classes at Kentuck for over four years, contributing significantly to the growth of Kentuck’s year-round programming.
Her work has been exhibited from Portland, Oregon to Hilton Head, South Carolina, and she works in a variety of media including encaustic, tessellations, and ink wash. Molly lives in Tuscaloosa with her husband, three children, and their cat, Quill.
This workshop is made possible in part by support from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.