Based on the idea that a creative mind is a healthy mind, CreativeWorks offers education in a number of art forms.  Instruction includes not only the visual arts (ArtWorks), but also literary arts (PenWorks), and health and wellness. Performing arts are another aspect of CreativeWorks, and include the popular MusicWorks instruction as well as theatre arts and dance (StageWorks). Instructors provide a high standard of education to students and dedication within the classroom.
Click here to see view the 2011-12 Winter/Spring Class & Event Guide ArtWorks ArtWorks provides comprehensive instruction in the arts for both children and adults. Many ArtWorks classes are designed to provide a sequential curriculum, allowing a student to progress from the most basic skills to a high level of competency. Other classes are offered that follow a short-termed workshop format. ArtWorks, PenWorks, and StageWorks classes meet for as little as one day to as long as six weekly sessions. Workshop fees are modest and a limited number of scholarships are available for students with need. MusicWorks MusicWorks is a wonderful program of musical instruction for all ages. The program integrates academic foundations of reading music and position to all instruments both band and orchestral. Experienced instructors provide both individual and group instruction to nearly 200 students yearly. The enthusiastic faculty share their passion and love for music with their students. PenWorks PenWorks is lead by Dr. Martin Kich of Wright State University and is in cooperation with the College Community Arts Council. The program touches on fiction and non-fiction styles of writing. Participants can take all or one workshop as their schedule allows.  StageWorks StageWorks classes are devoted to theatre and dance, and may follow a short-termed workshop format or weekly sessions.  Students and adults learn various forms of dance, choreography, acting, and technical aspects of the theatre arts.  If you would like to know more about CreativeWorks, contact Arts Place at artsland@artsland.org.   For information on enrollment or other information on CreativeWorks, contact Arts Place at: Telephone: (260) 726-4809 Toll Free: (866) 539-9911 Fax: (260) 726-2081 E-mail: artsland@artsland.org   Scholarship funding is provided by Dennis and Marianne Horn, MainSource Bank and Dr. G’s Memorial Scholarship Fund.  ArtWorks classes at the Collective Center are sponsored by Minster Bank.  PenWorks classes are made possible in cooperation with the College Community Arts Council and Wright State University Lake Campus. Major funding for MusicWorks is provided by The George and Frances Ball Foundation, Pacesetter Bank, the Blackford County Community Foundation, and the Opal Greenlee Memorial Fund.