VCA’s Arts Education program was founded with the belief that art has the power to ignite creativity, build confidence, foster connections and change lives. The Blue Heron Education Center—our dedicated space for classes, art experiences and curated shows—is home to a rotating catalog of classes in drawing, painting, theatre, photography, ceramics, creative writing, music, movement and more. Vashon’s talented artists are our community’s richest resource. We partner with 45-50 local artists to offer over 90 classes and camps per year to students of all ages and abilities.
For questions regarding class information, registration, and schedules, please contact us at 206-259-3005 or email us at info@vashoncenterforthearts.org.
Para ayuda con registro y beca de clases en Español, por favor contacte a Victoria Clayton 206-859-7796
Teen Musical Theatre: Singing in the Rain, Jr.
Teen Musical Theatre: Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.
Grades: 6-12 (younger students by audition/instructor permission)
Mondays AND Wednesdays, 3:45-5:45 pm | Jan 13-May 6 (skip holidays and winter/spring break)
*additional rehearsals: Apr 28, 30, May 5, 7 | 3:45-5:45 pm and Apr 25 | 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Tuition: $445 Member | $475 General (includes materials fee to cover set, costumes and show licence)
Performances: Fri-Sun, May 8-10
Instructors: Marita Ericksen and Christopher Dawson; Stage Manager: Elise Ericksen
Late Start Arts: Grades K-2
LATE START ARTS- Winter/Spring 2020
Thursdays, Jan 9, 30, Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 16, May 7, May 21, June 4
Tuition: $325 Member | $350 General (tuition includes $65 materials/snack fee)
Late Start Arts: Time Machine Travel
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Sue Wiley and Gerie Wilson
Late Start Arts: Grades 3-5
LATE START ARTS- Winter/Spring 2020
Grades: 3-5
Late Start Arts: Multimedia Mash Up!
Thursdays, Jan 9, 30, Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 16, May 7, May 21, June 4
Tuition: $325 Member | $350 General (tuition includes $65 materials/snack fee)
Instructors: Alisara Martin and Meredith Neal Pickerel
Clay Basics
Clay Basics and Beyond-WAITLIST
SESSION FULL
Ages: 15-Adult
Morning class: Thursdays, Jan 30-Apr 2 | 10 am-12:30 pm (skip Feb 20)
Evening class: Thursdays, Jan 30-Apr 2 | 7-9:30 pm (skip Feb 20)
*Independent studio work time for both classes: Sundays 1-5 pm
Tuition: $275 Member | $295 General (tuition includes $75 lab fee)
Instructor: Liz Lewis
Location: 12714 SW Cemetery Rd.
Teen Musical Theatre LEAD Class: Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.
Teen Musical Theatre Lead Class: Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.
Grades: 6-12
Thursdays, Jan 16-May 7 | 3:45-5:45 pm
*Additional rehearsals during tech week, dates/times TBD
Tuition: $250 Member | $265 General
Instructors: Marita Ericksen, Christopher Dawson, Elise Ericksen
Location: greenroom
Oil Painting Intensive
Oil Painting Intensive-WAITLIST
Ages: 16-Adult
Friday, Jan 31 | 7-9 pm
Saturday, Feb 1 | 9 am-4 pm
Sunday, Feb 2 | 10 am-3 pm
Tuition: $290 Member | $310 General
Instructor: Pam Ingalls
I Solisti
I Solisti di Vashon
Ages: 13-18
Mondays, Feb 3-June 8, 5:15-6:30 pm
Tuition: $180 Member | $195 General
Instructor: Gaye Detzer
Dramatic Imagination
Dramatic Imagination
Grades: K-2
Tuesdays, Feb 4-March 31 | 3:45-5:15 pm
Tuition: $120 Member | $135 General
Instructor: Maria Glanz
Location: Blue Heron
Ensemble Musical Theatre: Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.
Ensemble Musical Theatre: Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.
Grades: 3-5
Tuesdays, Jan 14-April 28 | 3:45-5:45 pm
*additional rehearsals: Apr 27, 29, 30, May 4, 6, 7 | 3:45-5:45 pm and Apr 25 | 9:30 am-12:30pm
Tuition: $320 Member | $340 General (includes $60 materials)
Instructors: Marita Ericksen and Elise Ericksen
Location: Greenroom
Knitting 101
Knitting 101
Ages: Adults
Tuesdays, Jan 21-March 3 | 6:30-8:30 pm (skip Feb 18)
Tuition: $155 Member | $170 General
Instructor: Rachel Keil
Art of the Personal Map: Charting Adventures, Journeys, and Special Places
Art of the Personal Map: Charting Adventures, Journeys, and Special Places
Ages: 15-Adult
Wednesdays, Feb 5-26 | 6:30-8:30 pm (skip Feb 19)
Tuition: $110 Member | $125 General (includes $30 materials)
Instructor: Annie Brule
Pottery Tablescape
Pottery Tablescape
Ages: 13-Adult
Wednesdays, Feb 26-April 1| 6:30-9 pm
Open studio time Saturday, March 28, 9:30 am-noon
Tuition: $235 Member | $255 General (tuition includes $35 materials)
Instructor: Carolina Silva
Location: Student Link
Suzuki Violin Lessons
Suzuki Violin Lessons
Ages: 4-18
Winter/Spring: Feb 3-June 12
15min lessons: $295 Member | $315 General
30min lessons: $545 Member | $585 General
45min lessons: $740 Member | $765 General
Instructor: Gaye Detzer
Location: Vashon United Methodist Church
Intro to Portraits and Lighting
Intro to Portraits and Lighting-WAITLIST
Ages: 13-Adult
Saturday, March 7, 1-5 pm
Tuition $60 Member | $75 General
Instructor: Rick Dahms
Knitting Just Beyond the Basics: Calm Seas Cowl
Knitting Just Beyond The Basics: Calm Seas Cowl
Ages: 16-Adult
Tuesdays, March 10-Apr 21 | 6:30-8:30 pm (skip Apr 7)
Tuition: $115 Member | $130 General
Instructor: Rachel Keil
Animal Portraits Eric Carle style
Animal Portraits Eric Carle Style
Ages: 6-9
Wednesday, March 18 | 12:15-3:15 pm
Tuition: $45 Member | $55 General
Instructor: Caroline Rockey
Patterns in Printmaking from Mexico
Patterns in Printmaking from Mexico
Ages: 8-12
Friday, Mar 20 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Tuition: $120 Member | $130 General (includes $20 materials)
Instructors: Anna Sander and Caroline Rockey