The Rhein Center is the place for fine arts, crafts, friendship, learning, teaching and sharing. Our schedule includes great classes from chair caning to paper making, kite flying, swing dancing, rock painting, black and white photography, stained glass and lamp working.
Classes have begun and will continue through August 29. Visit this magical building and join the art adventures inside.
Located in the historic Epworth Lodge at Sixth and Walnut Avenue, the Rhein Center is a bustling, full-of-activity place. Classes are offered 4 times a day- in two hour sessions. Some of the courses are 5 days long, others are only one session- so you can make a commitment to come and learn for the whole week (or whole summer) or just stop by for a two-hour class. You can learn something new, meet other Lakesiders, and enjoy making some art. We are glad to have students come and use the facilities- talk to the staff if you are interested in doing special projects or open studio hours.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
During the Season an Open House is held every Sunday afternoon, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and gives students a chance to visit, meet the artists, check out the projects for the week, and sign up for classes.
Often more people sign up for classes than we are able to accomodate. After all perspective students are entered into our computer system, our computer lottery system randomly chooses students and creates class lists for each art class. You may also register for classes during the week if space remains in a class. however your best opportunity is to register on Sunday. We have an online listing of courses for the summer which is included below on this page. The classes change from time to time. Check back often for updates..
ABOUT THE RHEIN CENTER BEGINNINGS:
The C.Kirk Rhein Center for the Living Arts was born ten seasons ago, when Lakesiders Clyde and Sittie Rhein donated funds for a program in the name of their son, Kirk, who was lost in the TWA 800 disaster in 1996. Clyde and Sittie envisioned a place where Lakesiders could share with one another, celebrating life through the arts. They continue to lovingly support the Rhein Center, visiting, bringing lunches for the artists, purchasing new equipment to help us along as the program grows.
And their dream became a wonderful little art center- where we have fun, make great things, play with new mediums, explore our creativity… The Rhein Center is no longer a “little art center” … as last summer we served over 5000 students, with more than 100 volunteer instructors, so many class offerings, and new programs every week. The Rhein Center is quite unique...a very special gift to Lakeside from two wonderful Lakesiders and their many friends.
TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:
The Rhein Center is looking for talented folks who are willing to volunteer their time teaching. Being at the Rhein Center is an enjoyable experience, as the atmosphere is laid back, relaxed, and our students attend class because they want to learn and enjoy their time in Lakeside. We provide instructors with gate passes and some teachers receive housing. Please e-mail the Rhein Center Director, Juliann Breting Rohn, at juliann32@comcast.net if you are interested in learning more about teaching at the Rhein Center for the 2009 season.
VOLUNTEER:
Want to help out at the Rhein? We are always in need of volunteers. Stop by and chat with us about opportunities. Every week we need Sunday Open House volunteers, people to help out with Monday morning madness, and folks to help instructors in classes for young children.
The Rhein Center would be nothing without our dear volunteers- a crew that we love very much.
Class Lists – 2008 Season – Rhein Center
Week 5, July 19 – 26
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bev Beatty – Felted Flower Pins (10 – 11 a.m. – T or Th )
Jack Craig – Basic Stained Glass 5 day class
Advanced Stained Glass 5 day class
Ruth Muntis – Basic Recorders 5 day class M-F
Erin Rosson – Paint Your Own Ceramics 2 day classM & T
Nancy Lick – Painting for Children 5 day class
Cora Grimes – Pottery for Kids – M & Th, a two day class
Will Grimes – Popsicle stick architecture M or T
Andi Grimes –No-Sew Bandana Pillow – M
No-Sew Bandana Tote Bag – M or F
Glennis Henderson – Knit a Fashion Scarf - Mon
African Inspired Jewelry – Tues or Fri
Knit a basic Hat – W , Th – two day class
Mindy Buck - Personalized Ceramic Kiln-Fired Tile 3 day class M,T, F
Isabella Porcari - Duct Tape Wallets T
Hank Lytle - Famiily Memories on Video 3 day class M,T,W
Mary Beth Holland Quick & Easy Earrings M,W, or F
Brian Hewitt Sandscape Candles T
Paul Steven Wenning - Beginning Guitar T,W,Th
- Card Collecting for the Master W
Tim Tobias - Beginning Sketching T & W
Judy Wenning - Cross Stitch for beginners T & W
- Embroidery for beginners Th & F
Charlotte Asdal & Renee Poucher Paperbag Scrapbooks T
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Bev Beatty – Entrelac Knitting and Felting 5 day class
Nancy Lick – Beginning Drawing for Adults & Teens 5 day class
Cora Grimes – Pottery for Kids – M & Th, a two day class
Will Grimes - Popsicle Stick Architecture - M & T or W & TH
Andi Grimes – No-Sew Bandana Pillow –M
No-Sew Bandana Tote Bag – T
Learn basic Japanese F
Monica Wilford – Banner Making M, W & F 3 day class
- Crazy Quilt Square - T, Th & F 3 day class
- Puppets & Play Acting M - F
Dee Knapp – Beginning Sign Language 5 day class
Charlotte Asdal & Renee Poucher – Paperbag Scrapbooks – M, T, Th, F
Brynne Stevenson – Beaded Jewelry
Emily Vidd - Easel Art for Kids T & Th 100 to 200
Leah Mowry Art Play Station T
Jan Foy - Bubblegum Jars F
- Lunch Box Purses Th
- Wooden Trays W
Becky Adames CD Scrapbook Th
Event Scrapbook W
Isabella Pocari Funky Memory Boards T
Dixie Merrill - Illustrate Sunshine & the Beautiful ButterflyW
- Write your Lakeside Memories T
Brian Hewitt - Mosaic Picture Frames F
Ginger Leonard - Painted Piggy Banks T or Th
Charlotte Asdal & Renee Poucher - Paperbag Scrapbooks M
Rock Painting M,W, or F 1230 or 130
Carol Rader - Rotary Cutting & Hand Sewing a log cabin pillow top F
Shawn Faryniarz Shaving Cream Dyeing M or Th
Charlotte Asdal & Renee Poucher -Paperbag Scrapbooks M,T,W or Th
Angela Wanhainen Robot Sculptures
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Robert Moyer – Florals, Landscapes, and Portraits in Watercolor 5 day class
Carol Murray – Photography: Memories of Lakeside - 5 day class
Cora Grimes – Pottery for Kids – M & Th, a two day class
Andi Grimes – No-Sew Bandana Pillow – Monday
No-Sew Bandana Tote Bag – Tuesday
Monica Wilford – Banner Making – M & W 2 day class
Crazy Quilt Square – T & Th 2 day class
Carol Rader – Hand Sewing Quilt Pattern Pillow Top – M, T,W or Th
– Rotary Cutting and Hand Sewing a Log Cabin Pillow Top - F
Emily Vidd - Printmaking Woodcuts M-Th a 4 day class
Jan Foy - Birdhouse Gourds W
- Glass Ornaments Th
Becky Adames - CD Scrapbook W
Shawn Faryniarz - Denim Quilt Rage Bag T * W 2 day class
- Shaving Cream Dyeing M or Th
Rock Painting - T & Th 330 & 430
Brian Hewitt - Stained Glass Kaliedoscope W & Th 2 day class
Edie Blough Beaded Necklaces for Kids T or Th
Be a Princess F
Dinosaurs Stand Ups M
Foamie Memory Book W
Joan Garverick Beginning Pastels M & T
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Allison Steury – Black & White Photography & Darkroom 4 day class
Bev Beatty – Cotton Wood Bark Carving M - Th
John & Mary Beth Porcari - Ballroom Dancing T,W,Th 3 day class
Shawn Faryniarz - Denim Rag Quilt Bag T & W
Week 6, July 26 – August 2
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Amy Turinsky – Paint Your Own ceramics
Tom Edwards – Ugly Jug Ceramic Workshop
Harold Cunningham – Oil Painting
Dan Zawojski – Pottery
Ruth App - Beginning Stained Glass M-F 5 day class
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Katie Allman & Laura Fitch – Traditional Rug Hooking
Tuesday and Thursday (2 day class)
Emily Vidd - Easel Painting for Kids Th & F 130 to 230
Leah Mowry Art Play Staiton T
Emilie Moore Beginning Moore T,W, TH
Lynn App Beginning Leathercraft M,T,W Bubblegum Jars F
JAn Foy BU
1:30 - 2:30 P.M.
Body Percussion for Kids W
3:00 – 3:55 p.m.
Anna Bentley – Introduction to Ballet for Beginners
Class to be held in the Upper Room
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Emily Vidd - Landscape Paniting for Kids on the Waterfront M & T 2 day
Brynne Stevenson - Bangled Bracelet M or T
Joyce Christman Beaded Bracelet T
Joan Garverick Beginning Pastels M & T
Jan FOy Birdhouse Gourds W
4:05 – 5:00 p.m.
Anna Bentley – Introduction to Ballet for Beginners
Class to be held in the Upper Room
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Allison Steury – Black & White Photography & Darkroom
Amy Turinsky – Paint Your Own Ceramics for Teens
*Times to be determined
Ginger Leonard – Kids’ Crafts
Week 7, August 2 – 9
Wed August 6 Special Event All Day Crane Folding Marathon Beginning at 10 AM and continuing until we have folded 1,000 cranes.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Jack Craig – Basic Stained Glass & Advanced Stained Glass
Amy Turinsky – Paint Your Own Ceramics
Amy Demchak – Beginning Crochet
Martha Moody – Beginning Fiction Writing
Lyndsey Lackney – Easel Art for Young Children M, W, F
Ann-Marie Christman – Sign Language with Ann-Marie - Wednesday
Ruth Muntis – Basic Steps of Quilting
Robert Bruce – Perspective Drawing M – F
Nancy Bundy - Glass Painting T
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sarah Barr – Creative Drama
Paul Whipple – Portrait Sketching
Martha Moody – Intermediate Fiction Writing
Joel Ross - Pottery
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Sarah Barr – Creative Drama