NOTO Arts District

Clay Suns
Students will work with clay slabs to create suns with a face and sun rays. These will look great in your garden! Projects will be able to be picked up 2 weeks after they are created.
For questions, please contact Barb Quaney at 785-969-9631.
Art Exploration for Pre-K to Kindergarten
Mar. 3, 2012                       10:00 a.m. – ...read more

In this lesson we will be learning about mixed media and exploring the endless possibilities with road maps.
All ages
March 5, 4:15-5:15pm, NOTO Arts Center, 922 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS

Want to learn a fun and cheap way to make your own sculptures that dry hard as wood? Then gather ’round as we make papier maché out of common, nontoxic products you might have around the house.
All ages.
March 6 & 13, 4:15-5:15pm, NOTO Arts Center, 922 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS

Ceramic tiles and dishes are weatherproof. Paired with the right stuff, they can make beautiful and durable outdoor art. You can choose to decorate a stepping stone, plant holder or ball for your yard or garden with ceramic pieces and waterproof grout.
3rd-8th grade
March 27, April 3rd & 10, 4:15-5:15pm, NOTO Arts Center, 922 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS

Learn the basics of broken tile/ceramic mosaics from creating a design to grouting and polishing the finished product.  All materials will be furnished, but feel free to bring your own cherished pieces — broken dishes or other non-porous items — if you would like to incorporate them in your artwork. Class size limited to 16 students.
Instructor – Kris Luber
March 27, April 3 & 10,  5:30 to 7 pm.

Students will experience exercises to expand their success with drawing. Emphasis will be placed on establishing good eye/hand coordination through gesture and blind contour drawing. A good foundation will be taught for building a successful drawing. This class meets 4 times for two hours on the following dates: March 29, April 12th, 19th, 26th. Classes are held at the NOTO Community Arts Center. Anne has ...read more

We will be using recycled containers to create a miniature eco-system and while exploring the importance of Earth Day.
Ages 9 and up, unless accompanied by an adult
April 9, 4:15-5:15pm, NOTO Arts Center, 922 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS

Science tells us we need the sun for heat and light. Learn how to use sunlight to make art. Since we need sun for this project, if there isn’t any on April 17, we’ll wait until April 24!
All ages
April 17; rain date April 24, 4:15-5:15pm, NOTO Arts Center, 922 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS

Ocean Art!
We will create a beautiful ocean and make all kinds of creatures to live in it. Students will draw, paint, cut and glue for this project!
For questions, please contact Barb Quaney at 785-969-9631.
Art Exploration for Pre-K to Kindergarten
May 5, 2012                       10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Art Exploration for 1st to 3rd grade
May 5, 2012 ...read more

This month will be dedicated to honoring our mothers. Boys and girls of all ages are invited to come make that special gift for mom.
All ages
May 7, 4:15-5:15pm, NOTO Arts Center, 922 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS

April showers bring May flowers (and bugs). Learn how to draw playful flowers and bugs using some unusual methods, materials and techniques.
All ages
May 1 & 8, All Classes: 4:15-5:15pm, NOTO Arts Center, 922 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS