Instructor: Melinda Yeargan -(919) 550-8135

Creation Station’s Calendar and Blog

Creation Station offers the following Art Classes at The Eye of the Ealge Art. Check her calendar for scheduled classes through the Calendar link above, or give her a call and let her know you are interested in the her classes and would like more information.

Creation Station @ Downtown Clayton Limited spaces are available; advanced registration is required. Call Melinda at (919) 550-8135 for more details. Classes are held at 131 East 1^st Street, Clayton.

Creation Station Fall 2008

Creation Station’s Art Explorers

(Ages 3-5) Preschoolers will learn basic art techniques in a series of eight 30-minute art classes for ages 3-5. We will paint, draw, and work with clay. Smocks and all art materials are provided during classes. Children will have the option of participating in an end-of-the-season art exhibit. This program culminates in an awards ceremony where each artist will receive a gold medal and a Certificate of Achievement in Art. Parents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony to support their young artist’s accomplishments. This program requires parents to remain at the center while their child attends art class.Minimum: 6 students; Maximum: 8 students

ART EXPLORER CLASS FEE: $61/8 classes
CLASS LOCATION: Eye of the Eagle Art Center at 131 First Street, Clayton
CLASS TIME: Each Thursday from 5:30-6:00 PM
ART EXPLORERS CLASS DATES: (Each session features new art projects.) Session 1: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, and 10/16 (final class and awards ceremony)Session 2: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18 (final class and awards ceremony) 

Creation Station’s Community Artists

(K-5^th Grade) School-age children will learn basic and advanced art techniques in a series of eight one-hour art classes for ages 5-12. We will paint, draw, and work with clay. Smocks and all art materials are provided during classes. Kids will have the option of participating in an end-of-the-season art exhibit. This program culminates in an awards ceremony where each artist will receive a gold medal and a Certificate of Achievement in Art. Parents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony to support their young artist’s accomplishments. Minimum: 6 students; Maximum: 12 students

CLASS FEE: $77/8 classes
CLASS LOCATION: Eye of the Eagle Art

MORE ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTISTS:Our theme for this season is Travel the World. Your child will explore exotic locations from around the world while handcrafting souvenirs from each travel destination. On the first day of class, each child will be issued a passport with all of the destinations for the entire season. After each class artists will get their passports stamped for that destination. In addition to learning about other cultures, we also spend time celebrating our own community. We will work on artwork as a group to donate to deserving businesses and organizations that make our own area a better place to live. So far Creation Station Community Artists have donated artwork to an assisted-living community for seniors, a cancer-support center, and a local fire department.  Once all the details of the community art project have been finalized, the children work together as a group to design their community artwork from start to finish. The community art project gives children the chance to learn teamwork and develop leadership skills while honoring their own community.  This is also a great opportunity to boost a child’s self-esteem through the act of giving back. Clayton is such a wonderful place to grow up, and this art project gives kids the chance to say thanks to their community in their own creative way. It’s never too early to teach children to appreciate their own community. A child that is a respected and active part of their community is more likely to value their community throughout schooling and the rest of their life. This program culminates with an awards ceremony where each young artist will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Art and a gold medal. Our grand masterpiece will also finally be revealed. After the ceremony the community artwork will be donated to the local business or organization chosen by the community artists. Once their artwork is on display, children love to show their masterpiece to parents, other family members, and friends. Parents are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony to support their young artist’s contribution to our community through art.  Copyright 2007 Melinda Yeargan