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With two well-equipped mixed media studios and one ceramics studio, the JCCGW offers innovative art classes and workshops for all ages and levels of ability. Fall & Winter/Spring programs include classes in ceramics, drawing, painting, cartooning, digital photography and much more!
 
Throughout the year, visiting artists offer workshops based on major Jewish festivals and holidays.

During our annual Chanukah and Purim festivals, children enjoy doing multiple hands-on projects infused with the spirit of Jewish art.

For more information, contact Bunnye Levey at 301-348-3777 or blevey@jccgw.org.
 
►Kids in Clay
T/K & Kindergarten. Children dive into the "mud" to create fantastic animals, vessels, wall hangings and more. They learn hand-building techniques such as pinching and coiling, as well as sculpture and surface decorations. Come ready to have fun and get messy! Materials and firing fee included.
 
Session 4
Mondays
April 15-June 10
3-4 p.m.
$175 mem./$186 gen. public
Code 11400
 

Artsy Kids Creative Usable Crafts
Gr. K-2 & 3-6. Create a treasured gift for yourself or someone special in this unusual craft class. Students will develop new skills as they explore working in different media such as painting, beading, needle work, decoupage and more. Photo albums, pocket books and sculpture for planters are examples of unique projects that have been done in the past.

Session 4  
Gr. K-2 Gr. 3-6
Tuesdays Thursdays
April 16-June 11 April 18-June 13
4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m.
 $179 mem./$197 gen. public $161 mem./$178 gen. public
Code 11265 Code 11270


Jewelry and Wearable Art
Gr. 2-4. It's fun to make bracelets, necklaces, crowns, belts and other things that you design for yourself and can wear for all types of occasions. We will use beads, feathers, string, wire, schulpey and papier mache to make one-of-a knd jewelry and wearable art.
 
Session 4
Wednesdays
April 17-June 12
4-5 p.m.
$161 mem./$178 gen. public
Code 11764
 

Flights & Fancy
Gr. 3-5. Let your imagination run wild like the best of artists, Leonardo Da Vinci, who invented a flying machine. We will use recycled materials to create a sculpture of a favorite bird. We will also explore painting your favorite winged creature, whether it is a dragon, pegasus, fairy, butterfly or bird. Get your wings on and come fly with us.
 
Session 4
Mondays
April 15-June 10
4:15-5:15 p.m.
$161 mem./$178 gen. public
Code 11401
 

Hand-Made Books, Paper & Cards
Gr. 4-6. Express yourself as you develop skills in painting, papermaking, collage, stamping and stenciling to create your own cards, stationery, books, prints and posters.
 
Session 4
Wednesdays
April 17-June 12
5-6 p.m.
$161 mem./$178 gen. public
Code 11762
 

Puppetry and Storytale Creation
Gr. 4-6. Use your imagination to create your own stories and characters and make them come to life through the magic of puppetry. We will explore making glove, sock, stick and shadow  puppets, muppets and marionettes.  The puppets will become the actors in our classroom production.
 
Session 4
Wednesdays
April 17-June 12 
5-6 p.m.
$161 mem./$178 gen. public 
11774
 

Unique Projects in Clay & Wheel
Gr. 4-8. Students work on their hand-building skills and are introduced to wheel throwing. Taking a more in-depth approach to this art form, students create projects of their choice. They will learn about glaze application and the effects of firing on the final projects. Materials and firing fee included.
 
Session 4
Tuesdays
April 16-June 11
4:30-6 p.m.
$235 mem./$254 gen. public
11413
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6125 Montrose Road,
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0100

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