Youth Programs courses - Purdue Fort Wayne Continuing Studies

Crochet Animal (Ages 10+)

Nothing warms the heart like hand made crafts! Learn how to crochet and create an Amigurumi turtle in just four class sessions. Leave with your own crochet needles and a project. Children can be accompanied by their guardian if they both register!

May 6-27, 2023, Visual Arts Building

Indiana Clarinet Experience (Grades 7-12)

The Indiana Clarinet Experience (ICE) is a six-day overnight summer program for clarinetists in grades 7-12 to have a fun musical experience with a dedicated faculty of young, energetic professionals. The camp takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the Purdue University Fort Wayne School of Music where students spend the week on campus with fellow participants. Contact Kylie Stultz-Dessent at stultzk@pfw.edu.

June 5-10, 2023, Rhinehart Music Center

The Art of Clay (Grades 2-5)

CAMP IS NOT SOLD OUT! NEW registration portal for 2023! Go to pfw.edu/tickets. Get out of the house and get dirty. Think and problem solve in three-dimensions creating masterpieces with clay. This small group setting allows for socializing and encourages kids to use into sensory and fine-motor skills.

July 17-21, 2023, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 118

The Art of Clay Camp (Grades 9-12)

CAMP IS NOT SOLD OUT! NEW registration portal for 2023! Go to pfw.edu/tickets. Students drive the projects in this week long exploration of hand built and wheel thrown pottery. Bring an idea to life using kiln-fired clay and glazes.

June 19-23, 2023, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 118

Summer String Camp

CAMP IS NOT SOLD OUT! NEW registration portal for 2023! Go to pfw.edu/tickets. Run by Fort Wayne Philharmonic musician Marcy Trentacosti, this camp features string orchestra, chamber ensembles and group classes for violin, viola, cello, and bass.

June 26-30, 2023, Rhinehart Music Center

Intro to Music Technology Camp

CAMP IS NOT SOLD OUT! NEW registration portal for 2023! Go to pfw.edu/tickets. Learn about music production in this behind-the-scenes camp at Purdue Fort Wayne Sweetwater Music Center.

June 19-22, 2023, Purdue Fort Wayne Sweetwater Music Center

Dramagination (Grades K-3)

2023 Summer Dramagination! NEW CLASS REGISTRATION at pfw.edu/tickets. Learn theatre basics on a real stage! Students will use their imagination to create, act out, and direct stories. Class will culminate in a recorded or live-streamed performance.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

Theatre Masters (Grades 7-12)

2023 Summer Theatre Masters! NEW CLASS REGISTRATION at pfw.edu/tickets. Gain confidence in your acting abilities and character and scene development! Master audition techniques and exercises using industry-standard practices.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

Youth Drama (Grades 4-8)

2023 Summer Youth Drama! NEW CLASS REGISTRATION at pfw.edu/tickets. Learn theatre essentials and how to work together with your fellow actors on a real stage! Class will culminate in a recorded or live-streamed performance.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

Mommy and Me Clay Class

Moms just wanna have fun---create pottery with your child and document a moment in time. The first class will be dedicated to sculpture/throwing bowls and the second class will be spent glazing. All these special keepsakes are dishwasher and microwave safe. *One caretaker per child---could be Dad, Grandma or Auntie!

June 3-10, 2023, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 118

Acting Instruction: Gloria Minnich

Individualized instruction. Deliver authentic emotions and create powerful, moving pieces using your own audition or presentation material.

December 12, 2022 to December 25, 2023, Rhinehart Music Center

Acting Instruction: Kate Black

Contact acting instructor with the Community Arts Academy for general information and scheduling options. Please register before your first lesson of the term. Schedule your instruction day and time directly with the instructor.

March 28, 2023 to March 26, 2024, Rhinehart Music Center

Art Instruction: Art (Allison Boyer)

Contact art instructors with the Community Arts Academy for general information and scheduling options. Please register before your first lesson of the term. Schedule your instruction day and time directly with the instructor.

April 26, 2023 to December 29, 2023, Visual Arts Building

Month of Manga (Grades 4-6)

Spend a month immersed in Japanese Manga! Craft a character, understand human proportions, and apply illustration techniques using colored pencils and fine-tipped markers.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

Ceramics I (Grades K-3)

Students will learn about the ceramic process and complete clay projects such as coil, pinch, and a bonus project. All pieces will be finished with glazes of their choice. Class will be taught by IPFW art education graduate Morgan Schrock.

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Ceramics II (Grades 4-8)

Students will learn about the ceramic process and complete clay projects such as coil, pinch, and a bonus project. All pieces will be finished with glazes of their choice. Class will be taught by IPFW art education graduate Morgan Schrock.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

Improv Workshop (Grades 6-12)

Learn to think on your feet and increase your confidence in quick and witty responses! Students will learn how to actively listen, create characters and relationships, and work together as a group through drama games and exercises.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

2D Art Workshop (Grades K-3)

Students will use a variety of mediums such as paint, oil pastels, and chalk pastels to explore art in 2D. Students will create at least three projects throughout the five sessions. Class will be taught by PFW art education graduate Morgan Schrock.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

Art Instruction: Art (Ron Knepper)

Contact art instructors with the Community Arts Academy for general information and scheduling options. Please register before your first lesson of the term. Schedule your instruction day and time directly with the instructor.

December 12, 2022 to January 4, 2024, Visual Arts Building

2D Art Workshop (Grades 4-8)

Students will use a variety of mediums such as paint, oil pastels, and chalk pastels to explore art in 2D. Students will create at least three projects throughout the five sessions. Class will be taught by IPFW art education graduate Morgan Schrock.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

Creative Movement (Ages 2-3)

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Movement Mix I (Ages 4-6)

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Movement Mix II (Ages 7-9)

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