Clay Animal Pinch Pots Sat., December 18 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages 5-8 $7 In this beginning clay class students will learn the basics of forming a pinch pot with the fun of adding animal features. These pots will be available for pick up after January 2.

Clay Snowman Sat., December 18 12:30-2:00 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 In this class students will form a jolly snowman from clay. The snowman can be picked up from NCCA-Artsplace after January 2.

Cardinal in Birch Tree Thurs., December 23 1:00-2:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Using a variety of painting and collage techniques students will design a birch forest on canvas with cardinals based on the work of artist Charlie Harper.

Tar Paper Birds Thurs., December 23 3:30-5:00 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 How fun to paint on an unusual surface - tar paper. Using chalk and acrylic paints students will mix tints of acrylic paint to add color to their bird design.

Snowman Painting with Dimension Tues., December 28 1:00-2:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 In this class students will use paint and collage elements to design a snowman.

Iguana Painting Thurs., December 30 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Using drawing and painting skills students will design their own iguana.

Giraffe Multisectional Painting Thurs., December 30 1:00-2:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 Using acrylic paint students will paint the head and neck of a giraffe on three separate matboard squares. The students will be encouraged to add pattern and bright colors to their pieces.

Repousse on Matboard Thurs., December 30 3:30-5:00 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 Repousse is the art of creating designs in metal. After the designs are complete students will extend their design onto matboard using metallic markers and colored pencils.