Creativity, an important part of life at Schowalter Villa
Creative Arts at Hesston Wellness Center, on the Schowalter Villa campus, promotes creativity and community through a program that includes two and three-dimensional media. Opportunities include pottery classes instructed by Paul Friesen and guest teachers, a water color art club led by Sue Kruger, and an oil painting workshop and class by Dorothy Young.
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Ceramics
The Ceramics Studio is led by Paul Friesen, potter, sculptor and former professor at Bethel College, North Newton, and Hesston College, Hesston. Paul shares his knowledge of and love for pottery with students of all ages and skill levels during his classes as well as inviting guest teachers to share their knowledge.
Paul’s work can be seen on display throughout the Wellness Center and Lakeside Village with some pieces for sale. To purchase please stop by the studio or the Wellness Center front desk.
The studio is open Tues-Thurs from 1:30-5pm
Watercolor Art Club
The Watercolor Art Club, led by Sue Kruger, joins artists from the Schowalter Villa campus and the wider community who share a passion for painting with water colors. They meet Thursday mornings in the Creative Arts Studio at the Hesston Wellness Center. If interested, the club invites you to join them to see what its all about.
You can enjoy the art painted by these artists on the walls throughout the Wellness Center and Lakeside Village. The club annually celebrate their accomplishments with an open house the last Thursday in April. This is a free event, open to the community with artwork available for purchase.
Oil Painting Workshop and Club
Generally the third Saturday of each month, from 9am-3pm in the Creative Arts Studio, Dorothy Young offers an oil painting workshop open to Villa residents and community members. Each month features a different subject and no two paintings turn out alike. This is a great opportunity for new and experienced artists to share their knowledge and skills with each other. If interested, contact the Wellness Center front desk. There is a $30 fee for supplies.
If you enjoy oil painting on your own terms, you are also welcome to join the club on Tuesday mornings. Dorothy encourages anyone who might be interested to show up and see if it's for you! Bring your supplies, work on your personal projects, and enjoy the company!
For more information contact
Hesston Wellness Center Front Desk at 620-327-3479
or Ariana Kauffman at 620-327-3477
