Work behind-the-scenes this week on the incredibly important art of prop and set design and creation. Get hands-on experience preparing effective and useful props and backgrounds suited to the 2-week Summer Stock production, Alice in Wonderland. From realistic looking food to be enjoyed at the tea party to the mushrooms the caterpillar sits on, we'll explore a variety of materials and methods including sculpting, molding and painting.

To coordinate with the Alice in Wonderland production, this program is designed as a two-week program, but you may opt to participate in just one week. Dates:
Week 1: June 30–July 3 (Mon–Thurs)
Week 2: July 7–11
Register for just one week or both and receive a discount. 

For those who register for week 2, stay for a full day of fun in the arts by registering for one of our morning programs, Art Studio: Fun with Food (grades 3–6), at 98 Hayden Rowe Street, or Wheel Throwing Foundations (grades 7–12), at 34 Hayden Rowe. A free walking service led by our volunteers is available for those 5th grade or younger who sign up for full-day options at our two locations, a little over ½ mile apart. Students will have time for a supervised lunch between programs. 

Come see your hard work on display in the two public performances on Saturday, July 12: 12 Noon and 2:30 p.m.

Grades: 5–9
Instructor: Casey Bowers
Program Time: 12:15–3 p.m.
Drop-off: 12:15 p.m.
Pick-up: Between 3–3:15 p.m.
Late Pickups: Incur a fee of $10 for the first 15 minutes and $5 a minute after that.
Location: 98 Hayden Rowe Street

Materials: All materials will be provided, but each participant should bring: 

• 1-2 snack(s) (please do not pack any food that contains nuts) 
• A reusable water bottle with your child's name on it

HCA Policies to review: 

• Summer Fun in the Arts website (with specific information around drop-off, pick-up, medication and behavioral policies, etc.) 
• Code of Conduct (at the bottom of this page)
• Behavior expectations (at the bottom of this page)
• Class Policies & Information
• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishabay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

Waiting List: Is this class sold out?!?! Please add your name to our waitlist here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

To apply your membership discount to your order, please log into your account at the top of this page. Once logged in, your membership level discounts will be reflected in your cart at checkout.