HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!

Class Instructor: Rumi Kakareka

Class Objectives:  The class builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. The June 19th session’s topic will soon be announced. 

Class Description:  Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary).

Duration: 1.5 hours

Time & Date: Thursday, June 19 from 5:30 – 7 pm

NEW Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Building B, Waynesville, NC 28786 

Class Cost: $20.00, All Materials Included! 

For ages 8+

Please Note: Registration is non-refundable. Please make sure your child can attend before registering!

Your bank statement may say “GIVEBUTTER *HAYWOOD CO” if you donated by credit or debit card, or “PAYPAL GIVEBUTTER or VENMO *GIVEBUTTER. All of the money raised through the Give Butter platform comes to Haywood County Arts Council.

If you choose to pay by check, please mail or drop off your donation at:
Haywood County Arts Council: 86 N. Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786

Pay for all the 2025 Kid's Art Club classes for $200. Each class is $20, that's a $40 savings! 

2025 Kid's Art Club Schedule

  • June 19
  • July 17
  • August 21
  • September 18
  • October 16
  • November 20
  • December 18

NEW Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Building B, Waynesville, NC 28786 

Meet Rumi!

Currently pursuing puppetry and art facilitation.  I love working with groups!

On the art side, I’ve a passion for sculpture, working with paper, and performing.  I worked as a docent for many years in the African Art Smithsonian, giving tours to school groups. I have led mask-building and puppet-building workshops for kids and adults in DC and locally. I’m a certified Interplay leader (group improv movement, storytelling, and singing), a musician and songwriter for puppets, and have 20+ years working with adults and juniors as a tennis teaching pro.  

I love facilitating group art challenges!

Thank You to Our Creation Class Host & Sponsor, Folkmoot!

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The mission of Folkmoot USA is to celebrate many cultures and champion arts, education, creative entrepreneurship, and tradition. 

Folkmoot USA has grown to include year-round programming at its headquarters in the former Hazelwood Elementary School. This Folkmoot Friendship Center is a diverse, inclusive community-based arts organization that hosts 10 artist and community organization studio spaces. 

112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
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