Dip, Dab & Doodle: Arts & Crafts for Children

Our Arts & Crafts program offers a wide variety of fine arts and crafts for ages 3 and up to stimulate creativity and social development. Our goal is to provide an opportunity that will allow each person to have a good time doing something they enjoy while learning a skill.

Fairview Classes / Franklin Classes / Hillsboro Classes / Spring Hill Classes

2010 Summer Arts & Crafts Camps - Franklin

2010 Summer Arts & Crafts Camps - Spring Hill


Fairview Recreation Complex
To register call (615) 799-9331

LITTLE ONES IMAGINATION
In this program your child will have the opportunity to do 3-4 different crafts. They will have the time to be creative with many different forms of art. They will really explore and use their imagination in this class.
Day: Friday
Date: August 20th
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm 
Ages: 3yrs. - 6yrs.
Cost: $4.00 per child
Instructor: Sarah Foster
*LIMIT  7 kids for this class*
 
KIDS SCRAPBOOKING ALBUM
Join us for the “THIS SCRAPBOOK IS ALL ABOUT.....” Album Series. Bring 10-15 of your favorite photos (COPIES ONLY PLEASE). Make a wonderful 12-page, 6x6 scrapbook that’s all about you, or your family and friends, or your favorite sport, pet, hobby, etc. Or come without photos and make a scrapbook ready to fill at home. A FUN class! All materials provided. Drawings for prizes!
Day:
Saturday
Date: August 14th
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 8yrs. – 12yrs.
Cost: $10.00 per person
Supply Fee: $15.00 (payable to instructor)
OR
Day: Monday
Date: August 23rd
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: 8yrs. – 12yrs.
Cost: $10.00 per person
Supply Fee: $15.00 (payable to instructor)
Instructor: Cyndea Wendell



SUMMER CRAFTS
Come and join Sarah Starkey for fun summer crafts at the Fairview Recreation Complex Pavilion. This class will take place every 3rd Friday from May - July.
Day: Friday
Date: May 21st, June 18th & July 16th
Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: 3yrs - 12yrs
Cost: FREE
Instructor: Sarah Starkey




Franklin Recreation Complex
To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10  

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS CAMPS LINK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE!

STICKY FINGERS PRESCHOOL CLUB

The “Sticky Fingers Preschool Club” offers children a fun place to come and explore a variety of crafting experiences. A different theme, with coordinating activities, will be offered each month. “Sticky Fingers” provides your child with a creative supplement to preschool by enhancing fine motor and developmental skills necessary to begin school. 
Classes will resume in August and registration begins on Monday, July 12th for the August sessions.
Sticky Fingers

    

ARTS & CRAFTS PARTIES-GROUP CLASSES
Williamson County Parks and Recreationís arts and crafts department is stirring up ideas at the Franklin Complex!  Would your group of friends like to try something new and creative together?  Is your scout troop looking to complete an art badge?  Are you looking for a new Birthday Party Theme?  Do you simply need a creative outlet to satisfy your organizationís adventurous spirit?  It's a custom-made, you-pick-your-project way of meeting the demand for artistic expression.  We've put a few ideas together to help you! For more information on scheduling your own class, call
Cindy Moore at (615) 790-5719 ext. 20. 

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Hillsboro-Leipers Fork Community Center
To register call (615) 591-9274
 
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Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10

CREATIVE KIDS
This fun and exciting class lets children explore their creativity through different projects.  Projects vary weekly and include painting and decorating wood objects, creating pictures with felt, making bracelets, and also creating crafts with recyclable materials.  Don’t forget to wear clothes that might get a little messy!
Day:  Saturdays
Date: 7/17 - 7/31
Time:  10:00am – 11:00am
Ages:  5+ (Must be able to take direction and sit for one hour)
Class Fee: $5.00 each class
Supply Fee:  $2
Instructor:  Jessica Frias, contact at 615-720-3008 or 
email
for more information.

DEB’Z DOODLEZ
In this on-going fun-filled class, participants create a practice drawing using basic shapes.  Then they build on by using a variety of methods including markers, colored pencils, pastels and watercolors to create a work of art!   Students create a different project each week in this monthly class.
Days:  Thursdays
Dates:   7/8 – 7/22
Session Length:  3 weeks
Time:  6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages:  All Ages (must be able to sit for an hour and a half)
Class Fee:  $33.75
Instructor:  Deborah Nelson, contact Deb at 615-881-3840 or 
email for additional information.

INTRODUCTION TO MANGA DRAWING
Come join the fun in this Manga for Beginners class. Students will learn the basic layout and proportions of drawing Manga Shoujo (girl) and Shounen (boy) characters in the traditional "big-eyed" style of Japanese style cartooning.  Basic drawing techniques and skills will be introduced.  A suggested supply list will be made available upon registration.  Supplies will be available during class for a minimal fee.  No prior drawing experience is required.
Days:  Tuesday & Thursday
Dates:  8/17 & 8/19
Session Length:  2
Time:  4:00pm to 5:30pm
Ages:  8+
Class Fee:  $20.00
Supply Fee: $5.00 optional fee (for quality drawing paper/supplies)
Instructor:  Shirley Barker, contact Shirley at 931-490-6807 or email for additional information.

MANGA DRAWING - Japanese Style Cartooning
In this Intermediate Manga Drawing class students will learn the fundamentals of cartoon drawing, from body proportions and facial expressions to clothing and costumes. Action poses and Shounen characters will also be introduced.  A suggested supply list will be made available upon registration.  Supplies will be available during class for a minimal fee.  Previous drawing experience is required (see Introduction to Manga).  Contact instructor for further information.
Days:  Tuesdays
Dates:  8/24 & 8/31
Session Length: 2
Time:  4:00pm to 5:30pm
Ages:  8+
Class Fee:  $20.00
Supply Fee: $5.00 optional fee (for quality drawing paper/supplies)
Instructor:  Shirley Barker, contact Shirley at 931-490-6807 or email for additional information.

DEB’Z DOODLEZ
In this on-going fun-filled class, participants create a practice drawing using basic shapes.  Then they build on by using a variety of methods including markers, colored pencils, pastels and watercolors to create a work of art!   Students create a different project each week in this monthly class.
Days:  Thursdays
Dates:   8/12 - 8/26
Session Length:  3 weeks
Time:  6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages:  All Ages (must be able to sit for an hour and a half)
Class Fee:  $33.75
Instructor:  Deborah Nelson, contact Deb at 615-881-3840 or email for additional information.


ADVENTURES IN SEWING
In this class, students will learn sewing machine basics, such as sewing straight and curved lines, button holes, zippers and more.  During the class, students will complete simple projects using their newly acquired skills. Students will need to bring basic sewing supplies: scissors, measuring tape and a seam ripper. To reserve a sewing machine call Lauren Nichols at 302-0971 Ext. 25.  Space is limited!
Days:  Saturdays
Dates:   8/14 - 8/28
Session Length:  3 weeks
Time:  11:00am to 1:00pm
Ages:  9-12 years old
Class Fee:  $45.00
Supply Fee: $18.00
Instructor:  Ina Harrison-Smith. For more information, contact her at 615-545-4237.


CELEBRATE WITH ARTS & CRAFTS 
Schedule your child’s birthday party now!
Arts & Crafts parties are an affordable, fresh place to celebrate your child’s birthday!  Parents help plan the big day by choosing from a list of themes or, with the instructor, develop a theme that truly fits with the child’s personality and interests.  All craft supplies are provided.  Food and drink are provided by parent and are limited to a snack (cake, cupcakes, etc.) and a drink.
Days:  Parties available Monday - Saturday
Session/Party Length:  1 hour for ages 3-5; 1 ½ hours for ages 6-10
Time:  Varies based on room availability
Ages:  3-10
Class Fee:  $5.00 per child attending
Supply Fee:  $20.00 per 10 children
Instructor:  Kimbra Johnston. Call (615) 302-0971, ext. 25, to schedule a party or email 
Lauren for additional information.

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LOOKING FOR INSTRUCTORS

We are looking for instructors to teach arts and crafts.  If you have a talent for fine art and/or crafts and would like to teach give us a call.  You can bring in some extra money doing something you love to do.  You can choose your own hours that you want to teach.  We work out the class fee together and a supportive staff will do your advertising and class sign ups. 

Fairview Recreation Center -
Sarah Starkey - (615) 799-9331
Franklin Recreation Complex -
Cindy Moore - (615) 790-5719 ext. 20
Hillsboro-Leiper’s Fork Community Center -
Cindy Moore  - (615) 790-5719 ext. 20
Longview Recreation Center, Spring Hill - 
Lauren Nichols - (615) 302-0971 ext. 25



Sponsorship Opportunity

You can become a Parks Partner!  Williamson County Parks and Recreation is currently seeking sponsors for their upcoming  programs.  If you would like to make a  donation (either in the form of needed items or a monetary donation) in order to sponsor a class or event, please contact  Laurie Kamunen at (615) 790-5719 ext. 18.