Services for Schools and Educators
Free Tours and Hands-on Activities (Grade levels K through University)
Red Star Studios offers free hands-on activities to school groups and organizations in conjunction with free tours of Belger Arts Center contemporary art exhibitions. Each hands-on clay activity references themes, concepts and/or artist processes included in the exhibitions. Please allow thirty minutes for the tour and thirty minutes for the hands-on activity. At least one adult chaperone for every ten students is required. To schedule a stand-alone tour or one that includes a hands-on activity, contact Gallery Assistant Mo Dickens (
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) via e-mail or phone at 816-474-3250. Groups must be scheduled at least one week in advance. Please note, free tours and hands-on activities can be scheduled through April 6 and after May 3. The Belger Arts Center gallery will be closed from April 6 through May 3 in preparation for the Don Reitz exhibition, which opens May 4.
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MAKEMobile (Grade levels K through 12)
The MakeMobile mobile art classroom is available to bring hands-on arts education to your school or organization for three to six-week sessions. Staffed by experienced, visual artists and educators, the MakeMobile has the equipment and materials needed for classes and can transport the finished pieces to Red Star for firing. Sessions offer focused classes in ceramics, mixed media, sculpture, textiles, and more! We’re available to discuss ways to incorporate MakeMobile lessons into your classroom curriculum. For more information, contact Education Coordinator, Stephanie Kantor (
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) via e-mail or phone at 816-474-7316.
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Visiting Artist Program (Educators and students of all grade levels)
Red Star Studios staff and resident artists are available to give presentations, demonstrations and workshops to students and educators. Instruction and information on a number of topics is available through demonstrations on process and specific techniques, teacher in-service workshops, student portfolio reviews, presentations about arts as a career, and more. This program is available at Red Star or at a site of your choosing. For more information about cost and programming, contact Education Coordinator, Stephanie Kantor (
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) via e-mail or phone at 816-474-7316.
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Continuing Education (CURRENT Educators of all grade levels)
Red Star Studios has partnered with Baker University to offer continuing education credits for current educators who participate in our workshops. For more information about upcoming workshops where credits can be earned, contact Studio Manager, Tommy Frank (
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) via e-mail or phone at 816-474-7316.
Crane Yard Clay
Crane Yard Clay is the newest wholesale/retail ceramics supply and equipment business in Kansas City, and the newest addition to the Belger-Red Star family. Visit the store for all your ceramic needs, including moist clay, low to high range glazes, dry materials, ceramic tools, kilns, wheels, and more. Crane Yard Clay delivers and does kiln and equipment repairs too! Crane Yard Clay is located at 2011 Tracy Avenue. Hours are Monday-Friday 10AM to 5PM; Saturday 10AM to 4PM. Visit www.KCClay.com or call 816-842-1919 to place your order today!
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