Explore your creativity, learn something new, expand your craft or begin a new hobby
WCA Creative Programming
Workshops and classes are designed for kids ages 3 and up, families, teens and adults at all levels of experience.
The WCA provides youth, teen and adult creative programming. Classes are taught in a variety of traditional mediums like painting, ceramics, drawing, printmaking, jewelry making and stained glass including a variety of specialty classes that are available for more advanced students.
We hire local practicing artists from the Cedar Valley to instruct who also have a passion for art and art education.
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Ages 2-4
Classes include admission into Phelps Youth Pavilion for both caregiver and child.
Dough Play
Kids and their helpers will make dough and then roll it into different shapes/sizes! This class will focus on counting and colors!
Members: $24 | Non-members: $30
Register by: October 28
October 30-November 20 (4 weeks)
Thursdays | 10:30-11:00AM
Preschool Picassos
Children will discover their inner Picasso as they cut and glue collages and play with tempera paint.
Members: $24 | Non-members: $30
Register by: September 28
October 1-22 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays | 9:30-10:00AM
Ages 5-8
Sign up for both Doodlers & Masters of Mud and receive $10 off registration.
Doodlers
Learn to draw with a variety of materials including charcoal, pastels, markers, and colored pencils.
Session I:
October 1-22 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
Session II:
November 4-December 2
(4 weeks, no class Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day)
Tuesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
Members: $24 | Non-members: $30
Register 3 days prior to session
Masters of Mud
Get your hands dirty by making clay faces, animals, and coil bowls. Students will enjoy new projects and instructors with each session.
Session I:
October 1-22 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
Session II:
November 4-December 2
(4 weeks, no class Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day)
Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
Members: $33 | Non-members: $42
Register 3 days prior to session
Ages 9-13
Sign up for both Sketchers and Say it with Clay and receive $10 off registration.
Say It With Clay
Say it with Clay
Work with clay to build your own wall hangings and whimsical creatures.
Session I:
October 1-22 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
Session II:
November 4-December 2
(4 weeks, no class Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day)
Tuesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
Members: $33 | Non-members: $42
Register 3 days prior to session
Sketchers
Learn drawing basics while making new friends and creating mini-masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme that learners will focus on.
Session I:
October 1-22 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
Session II:
November 4-December 2
(4 weeks, no class Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day)
Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
Members: $24 | Non-members: $30
Register 3 days prior to session
Girl Scout Programs
$15 per scout, adults are free. Badges are not included
with these classes.
Jewelry Making
Use awesome materials like “shrinky-dinks”, oven clay and
glass beads to create wonderful pieces of jewelry.
Thursday, December 18 | 6:00-8:00pm
Pottery Badge
Learn all about clay, create a fun pinch pot animal bowl. This class
is super fun and your bowls will be ready for pick up two weeks
following the class.
Thursday, October 16 | 6:00-8:00pm
Painting Badge
Walk through our galleries, use a variety of painting tools
and create a self-portrait on canvas!
Thursday, November 20 | 6:00-8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Additional Information
Cancellation Policy
Should minimum enrollment not be met, class will be cancelled, participants will be notified and a credit or a refund will be issued. If you withdraw from a class up to 3 days prior to the first session, you will receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee or a full credit towards another class registration. After that time no refunds will be given. Material fees are non-refundable.
Registration
Pre-registration is required for each class unless otherwise noted. Please register & submit payment by the registration deadline noted next to each class description. Payment is due at the time of registration. Registrations are not considered complete until payment is received. A surcharge of 4% will be added to all credit card transactions. This charge does not apply when paying by cash or check.
Inclement Weather Policy
If inclement weather occurs, WCA may cancel classes. Tune in to KWWL or Facebook for up-to-date cancellation information. Please note that whenever Waterloo Community Schools are cancelled for weather, the Phelps Youth Pavilion and WCA youth classes/programs will be cancelled.
Handicap Accessibility
The Waterloo Center for the Arts is handicap accessible. If you require special assistance to participate in our programs, call (319) 291-4490
Pre-Registration is Required for All Classes