Heights Arts is offering everything from art classes for kids and for adults to special artist-in-residence programs and lively performance events, all in a vibrant studio environment where the walls are hung with works in progress and there's always something new to see and do at the Studio.
Session 1 Jun 15-Jun 25 Classes Children
Session 2 Jul 13-June 23 Classes Children
Session 3 Aug 3-Aug 13 Classes Adults
and All Ages
Summer Workshops
For class fees and a list of all classes and workshops without description see the registration form. Limited financial aid available.
All classes take place at Heights Arts Studio, 2340 Lee Rd, across the bridge from the Main Library in Cleveland Heights.
Questions about registration and financial aid: email register@heightsarts.org or call 216-371-3457
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 10
Ages 5 (kindergarten graduates) -7
Animals in Art with Kris Barnes
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 pm
June 15-24
Explore animals in art history (Egyptian hieroglyphs, Picasso, and other animal-inspired works) through drawing and painting.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 5 (kindergarten graduates) -7
Pollywogs, Paint Splats and Prints with Erika Anderson
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm
June 16-25
Take a break from the heat of the summer to make art. Children learn a variety of different art techniques and materials to express themselves.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 6-8
Percussion Ensemble 1 with John Kuegeler
Mondays and Wednesdays 10-10:50 am
June 15-24
Percussion is a wonderful introductory music course. Children learn beginning rhythms, the basics of percussion ensemble playing, and drumming techniques with an introduction to African-based music. Ensemble playing is the focus of the workshop: learning to play as a group, listen to each other, focus, and treat others with respect.
COST: $28 Members: $25
Ages 7-9
Line, Shape, Color—Action with Laurie Garrett
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am-noon
June 16-25
Explore a wide variety of materials, and through the use of line, shape, color, and texture, put them to use in fun and interesting ways.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 8-11
Getting Your Hands Into Everything with Debbie Apple-Presser
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm
June 16-25
In each class you will be introduced to a new material to create art. Projects will include paper-maiking, fabric weaving, and much more.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 9-12
Percussion Ensemble 2 with John Kuegeler
Mondays and Wednesdays 11am-noon
June 15-24
Students will learn basic hand technique and drum ensemble playing through the use of adapted African, Caribbean, and Brazilian drum rhythms. If time allows, the class will create rhythms and group improvisations. Much emphasis is given to good ensemble playing by teaching listening skills and working as a group. When needed, the class will explore how discipline, respect, and treatment of others affect the quality of music.
COST: $28 Members: $25
Ages 9-12
Earth Art with Kris Barnes
Mondays and Wednesdays 4-6 pm
June 15-24
Recycle, reduce and reuse found objects to make art. We will make handmade paper, recycled sculptures and papier maché masks. Enjoy earth-friendly artistic fun!
COST: $56 Members: $50
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 8
Ages 5 (Kindergarten graduates)-7
Mixing It Up with Clay with with Mark Yasenchack
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 pm
July 13-22
Expressive & imaginative young artists can explore their talents using several varieties of clay mixed with found and unusual materials. We will focus on learning new techniques with clay and combining materials.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 6-8
Mini Masterpieces with Amy Fishbach
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm
July 14-23
Create painting masterpieces based on works of modern masters from Kandinsky’s geometry to Keith Haring’s fluorescent works.
COST: $56 Members $50
Ages 6-8
Percussion Ensemble 1 with John Kuegeler
Mondays and Wednesdays 10-10:50 am
July 13-22
Percussion is a wonderful introductory music course. Children learn beginning rhythms, the basics of percussion ensemble playing, and drumming techniques with an introduction to African-based music. Ensemble playing is the focus of the workshop: learning to play as a group, listen to each other, focus, and treat others with respect.
COST: $28 Members $25
Ages 8-10
Mixing It Up with Clay with Mark Yasenchack
Mondays and Wednesdays 4-6 pm
July 13-22
Explore your expressive and imaginative talents using several varieties of clay mixed with found and unusual materials. We will focus on learning new techniques with clay and combining materials.
COST: $56 Members $50
Ages 9-12
Percussion Ensemble 2 with John Kuegeler
Mondays and Wednesdays 11am-noon
July 13-22
Students will learn basic hand technique and drum ensemble playing through the use of adapted African, Caribbean, and Brazilian drum rhythms. If time allows, the class will create rhythms and group improvisations. Much emphasis is given to good ensemble playing by teaching listening skills and to work as a group. When needed, the class will explore how discipline, respect, and treatment of others affect the quality of music.
COST: $28 Members $25
Ages 9-12
Mythical Creatures with Erika Anderson
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm
July 14-24
Dragons, trolls and mermaids and more… these legendary beings are both cool and historical. Students will be encouraged to reinvent these age old creatures and to create their own, using drawing, painting and sculpture techniques.
COST: $56 Members $50
Ages 10-13
Make it Modern with Amy Fishbach
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - noon
July 14-23
Explore drawing and painting with inspiration provided by works of modern masters, from the geometric abstractions of Kandinsky to the fluorescent graffiti of Keith Haring.
COST: $56 Members $50
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 29
Ages 5 (Kindergarten graduates)-7
World Arts, Music and Culture with with Mary Urbas
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm
August 4-13
Create artworks inspired by music from around the globe. Participate in a different cultural tradition each time we meet. This multi media class gives the student an opportunity to learn and experiment with basic art concepts while exploring other cultures.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 6-8
Percussion Ensemble 1 with John Kuegeler
Mondays and Wednesdays 10-10:50 am
August 3-12
Percussion is a wonderful introductory music course. Children learn beginning rhythms, the basics of percussion ensemble playing, and drumming techniques with an introduction to African-based music. Ensemble playing is the focus of the workshop: learning to play as a group, listen to each other, focus, and treat others with respect.
COST: $28 Members: $25
Ages 7-9
All about You with Laurie Garrett
Mondays and Wednesdays 4-6 pm
August 3-12
Using a variety of materials, explore what makes you unique. The work of well-known artists will be used as examples.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 7-9
World Arts, Music and Culture with Mary Urbas
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am-noon
August 4-13
Create artworks inspired by music from around the globe. Participate in a different cultural tradition each time we meet. This multi-media class gives the student an opportunity to learn and experiment with basic art concepts while exploring other cultures.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 9-12
Percussion Ensemble 2 with John Kuegeler
Mondays and Wednesdays 11am – noon
August 3-12
Students will learn basic hand technique and drum ensemble playing through the use of adapted African, Caribbean, and Brazilian drum rhythms. If time allows, the class will create rhythms and group improvisations. Much emphasis is given to good ensemble playing by teaching listening skills and to work as a group. When needed, the class will explore how discipline, respect, and treatment of others affect the quality of music.
COST: $28 Members: $25
Ages 10-13
Books Alive! with Laurie Garrett
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 pm
August 3-12
Books that pop up, open in unusual ways, twist and turn--we will make them all, at the same time telling visual stories using pastels, rubber stamps, and other materials.
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 10-13
Mysterious Metal with Catherine Butler
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm
August 4-13
Curious about how to make things out of metal? We will work with both wire and thin sheet (copper, brass, aluminum, annealed steel – even recycled cans)! Learn simple basic metalworking techniques to make both objects and/or jewelry. Bring your empty aluminum cans, rinsed and clean, and metal bottle caps!
COST: $56 Members: $50
Ages 12-adult (intergenerational participation encouraged)
Shadow Fixers with Helen Liggett and Greg Donley
Tuesdays 6:30-8:45 pm
June 16 – July 28
Technically, the camera is an instrument for playing with light and time. Beyond that, photographers are masters of their own interpretations. This class will focus on using photography as an expressive tool. Your project will be exhibited at Heights Arts Studio with an opening reception. Bring your camera!
COST: $110 Members: $99 Registration deadline: June 10,2009
Adult ages 16+
Watercolor Painting with Robert Raack
Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm
July 12 –August 16
Supply list: click here
Subjects include still life, botanical subjects and the human figure. (no photographs). Class size is small, and each student is taught at his or her level of experience with the medium.
COST: $126 Members: $113 Registration deadline: July 8, 2009
Registration Deadline for workshops is 1 week before the workshop starts
Intergenerational workshops ages 10-adult
Register for one or more workshops here.
June 18—Printmaking with Kris Barnes
Learn some great techniques for printing on paper and fabric. We will explore and use many techniques such as sponge printing, hand cut rubber stamps, marbleized printing and more. Please bring a shirt, tote bag or fabric upon which to print.
COST: $16 Members: $15
June 25—Marvelous Metal Mandalas with Catherine Butler
Focus on wholeness, underlying structure and our relation to the infinite while creating a personal mandala out of thin aluminum sheet. We will use wood, plastic and metal tools to work the metal from both sides to create beautiful two sided mandalas, suitable to hang in a window, in the middle of a room, or on a wall. No experience necessary.
COST: $16 Members: $15
July 9—Under Construction with Catherine Butler
Are you intrigued by architecture? We will use cardboard and hot glue to design and construct our own small scale buildings.
COST: $16 Members: $15
July 16—From Chicken to Parrot - Birds of Origami with Jeff Balazs
Take flight in this workshop. You'll learn basic folding techniques that can transform into a variety of birds. We'll start off easy and progress to more challenging folds.
COST: $16 Members: $15
July 23—Polymer Clay with Mark Yasenchack
(materials fee $7.50 included in fee)
Learn the basics of using this brightly colored clay while we make a variety of beautiful projects: a personalized pen, jewelry and beads, frames and magnets. While these are individual projects, many of the millifiore canes and blends may be shared amongst students adding a collaborative element to the workshop. Transferring images onto the clay will also be demonstrated, a valuable skill for any scrap booker.
COST: $23 Members: $21
July 30—Silkscreen Printing with Mary Urbas
(materials fee $10 included in fee)
Use the silkscreen as a drawing and printing tool. Experiment with open screen mono printing and hand cut stencil methods. Bring your own t shirts or fabric. We will provide paper and all other materials
COST: $26 Members: $24
Register for one or more workshops here.
June 20 10 am—1 pm
Digital Imagery Explained with Mark Yasenchack
Adults 16+
A workshop to assist artists in preparing and managing digital images of their work.
Learn the basics of digital images: pixels, resolution, size and manipulation. The most common file formats jpg, gif, tif and raw will be described and explained. Learn standards for web presentation, print and publication. Find out about free software to manipulate and tweak your images. Leave with an understanding of what your needs are, and how best to professionally present your images.
COST: $25 Members: $23
June 27 10 am- noon
Luminaries with Debbie Apple Presser
Age 10 thru Adults
Looking for the perfect garden decoration? Create a beautiful free standing or hanging tea light lantern of recycled aluminum cans and other materials! Debbie will share her construction and embellishment secrets for the creation of lovely luminous works of art.
COST: $15 Members: $14
July 18 10 am – 5pm
Altered Books/Artist Book Collage with Kris Barnes
Adults ages 16+
Bring an old book to have a new art experience. Altered books and book collages are a creative recycling project with limitless possibilities. Choose an inexpensive book with paper that is not too slick and interesting photos or illustrations. Books are easily available at garage sales or resale shops. We will paint, print, cut and fold, making collages, writing journals, and more.
COST: $50 Members: $45
July 25 10 am-3 pm
Create Unique Fabric with Mary Urbas
Adults ages 16+
($25 materials fee included in fee)
Bring your own yardage to print on.
Quilters, sewers, crafters, and all creative individuals who want unique and interesting fabrics, this is the class for you. Gain hands-on experience with different techniques of applying images and colorants to fabric which can be incorporated into quilts, wearables and home furnishings.
Experiment with block printing, stamping, hand painting, mono printing and silkscreen printing.
COST: $60 Members: $54
August 8 10 am—1 pm
Digital Imagery Explained with Mark Yasenchack
Adults 16+
A workshop to assist artists in preparing and managing digital images of their work.
Learn the basics of digital images: pixels, resolution, size and manipulation. The most common file formats jpg, gif, tif and raw will be described and explained. Learn standards for web presentation, print and publication. Find out about free software to manipulate and tweak your images. Leave with an understanding of what your needs are, and how best to professionally present your images.
COST: $25 Members: $23
Register for one or more workshops here.
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The Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District reflects its community's passion for the arts. In particular, the music program is noted for its excellence.
However, as in schools throughout the country the arts are often threatened by budget crunches. In Ohio, public schools are primarily funded by local property taxes. The schools do not obtain increases in this income without levies, which come to the voters every three years. When levies fail, the arts programs are at risk. Heights Arts' role is to continually advocate for the arts in the schools.
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9th annual Heights PTA Young Artist Exhibition
April 18-May 15
free opening reception Saturday, April 18, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Heights Arts Studio
Call 216-371-3344 for viewing hours.
The Heights Arts Young Artists Exhibition is an annual spring showcase of art by students in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights public schools. More than 300 pieces of art are selected by the certified art teachers at each school, and installed by volunteers.
To see pictures of the exhibitions click on the pictures to the side. Return to top