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To register for a class, please call 614-833-9040 or email poparts1@sbcglobal.net

Notice: POP Arts is currently looking for a vocal instructor as well as a second piano instructor. Please email Dave Coons at poparts1@sbcglobal.net if interested.


  Art Classes
 

New! Building with Clay: 

Ongoing class on Thursdays, 6-8 pm. Adults age 16 and over.  Learn to do hand-built clay art.  Slab, coil and sculpture; red and white clays available.  Basic fee is $10 per week, supplies are extra (clay is 75 cents per pound, firing and glazes (which are taught in class) are extra and price depends on student's choice).  Kiln instruction is also given with expectations to share kiln sitting time.

 

Adult Art:  

Advanced Independant Study medium of your choice.  One on one instruction with instructor, work at your pace on your project or the instructor can supply you with ideas and source material.  Fees for this age 16 through adult class is $10 per week (three Wednesdays per month). Some supplies included or available or bring your own.  Class is on-going and is held on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm.

 

Adult Stained Glass  

Learn the basics of stained glass art, and continue at your own pace.  Fee is $ 10.00 per week  for this ongoing class.  Some supplies provided by the instructor.   Please contact instructor Brenda Mason for dates and times, at 740-927-8925.

 

Glass Fusing Workshop: 

Learn the unique art of fusing by making one-of-a-kind pieces for jewelry.  Beautful Dichroic Glass makes each piece unique.  Make either free form pieces or use moulds which are available for more consistent pieces.  Instruction on jewelry kilns are also given.  Class is held on the first Tuesday of the month, from 6pm to 8 pm.  Pick up your piece the following Tuesday, at the same times, with some jewelry findings available to finish.  Fee is $25 per month;  glass and some supplies are included.  Jewelry findings are extra.

 

Beginning/Intermediate Oils

Tuesdays throughout the year 1-4 pm or 6-9 pm. Ages 13-Adult
$30 each session, paints are included.   To register, call 837-5303 or www.pattyannsykes.com at least 24 hours in advance. 
Patty Sykes, Artist and Certified Robert Warren Instructor will teach oil painting.  The instructor provides step by step instruction in oil techniques.  Learn layering and color through demonstrations and individual attention.  The class is taught without the use of turpentine and is suitable for beginning and intermediate students.  No prior knowledge is required. We will be painting floral and landscape scenes.

 

Kids Art Classes:

Classes for children ages 8 to 15.  These fun, on-going classes are held on your choice of Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.   Fee is $9 per week.

 

Beginning Crochet Class: 

Learn the basic stitches (single, double, half-double, treble crochet).  Make an easy scarf and hat. Patterns are provided.  Please bring size H8 Crochet hook, with 2 skeins Red Heart Super Saver, worsted weight, 4 ply yarn, 5 oz or 278 yards,  in your choice of color, using multicolor, self-striping, or plain.  Fee is $15 for this 4 week class.


  NEW! CPR & First Aid - www.cprfiresafety.com
 

CPR/AED in the Community and Workplace: 

This class, taught by a Certified American Safety and Health Institute/Paramedic/Firefighter, provides you with your 2 year certification from the American Safety and Health Institute, for your workplace or your work in the community (coaching, scouts, day-care, etc.).  The cost is $25.00 per person.  The class is scheduled for Saturday March 8, at the POP Arts Center, at 9 am.  Please register with the instructor by Thursday March 6, at 588-9328 or bsmith@cprfiresafety.comAlso see www.cprfiresafety.com for more information.

 

First Aid in the Community and Workplace: 

 Also taught by a Certified Instructor, this class provides a 3 year certification to you for your workplace and community work (coaching, scouts, day-care, etc.) and can be taught in conjunction with the above CPR/AED class on the same day for a reduced cost.  The cost for this class is $25.00 per person.  Both classes can be scheduled for the same day and taught for a cost of $40.00 per person. The class is scheduled for Saturday March 8, at the POP Arts Center, at 1:00 pm.  Please register by Thursday March 6, at 588-9328 or bsmith@cprfiresafety.comAlso see www.cprfiresafety.com for more information.

 

Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS):

For the new or seasoned Babysitter.  Provides the American Safety and Health Institute 2 year Certification.  Class includes CPR & First AID.  Fee $20.00 per person and class will be held at the POP Arts Center.   There is a minimum required for the class and sign-ups are required in advance.  The first class is scheduled for Saturday February 16, at 1:00 pm.  Please register by Thursday February 14  by calling the POP Arts center at 833-9040. Also see www.cprfiresafety.com for more information.

 

CPR and Fire Safety Solutions: 

American Safety and Health Institute Certification for workplace and community safety issues.  Please contact the insructor for class times and locations.

Download Class Information Flyer (PDF Format)

 

Bloodborne Pathogens: 

1 year Certification for the Health Care worker.  Fee is $20.  Fee is $5.00 if scheduled with another program.  Please contact the instructor at bsmith@cprfiresafety.com  or 588-9238 for class dates and times.  Also see web site www.cprfiresafety.com.

 

CPR/AED Professional: 

For the Health Care Provider.  2 year certification. Fee is $35 and includes all materials.  Please contact the instructor at bsmith@cprfiresafety.com  or 588-9238 for class dates and times.  Also see web site www.cprfiresafety.com.

American Safety & Health Institute

  Private Piano Lessons
  Private Piano
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 to 8:30 (times vary). $12 per one half-hour lesson.
Ages 8 and up. Classes are continuous throughout the year.

  Vocal Lessons
  POP Arts is offering vocal lessons to children in grades K-6 starting June 16 for the first session, July 21 for the second session and August 18 for the last summer session.  Classes will begin at 4:00 pm and end at 4:30.  The three sessions are as follows:  KidzSing- Patriotic, KidzSing- Folk Songs and KidzSing- Silly Songs.  Each session will stress music appreciation and American history through patriotic, folk and silly songs and will also include proper singing techniques and some ear training.  Sessions lasts for 4 weeks, 1/2 hour each class with a fee is $20 for each four week series.   The instructor is Christine Von Ins, a retired music teacher from the Bloom Carroll school district, who has taught K-12 band, choir and vocal music for 30 years. She is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a Vocal Major in Music Education.  Chris is also offering Private Voice Lessons, an on-going private lesson class for Jr. High to Adult.  The fee is $15 per ½ hour. 
To register for classes or questions, please contact Chris at 837-1458.  Classes will be held at the POP Arts Center, at 895 Old Diley Road.

  Guitar Lessons
 

Beginning Guitar Class

Join POP Arts instructor Gary Bowen as you start playing your acoustic guitar in his class "5 Weeks Through the Guitar". This course is designed for people who have always wanted to start playing guitar.  Class meets for 5 weeks only.  You WILL be playing songs by the end of the course. Class fee is $ 125  ($25 per session).   Class time: 6:45 tune-up guitars; 7:00-8:15 pm Class time; 8:15-8:45 question & answer period.  Classes will be held at the POP Arts Center, just beyond the Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church at 895 Old Diley Road, just off Windmiller Drive behind Krogers.  Call 614-833-9040 to sign up