Dance
Ages 11-14
May 10- May 31
(4 weeks) Fri. 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Lydia Bratton
Wish you had more time to make something amazing in the art room? Come indulge design impulses in our Friday night studio art class! Find plenty of individual instruction and opportunities to try new media and techniques; projects explored may vary with each student's interest. We will draw, paint, sketch, and build dynamic creations. Course fee includes $15.00 supply fee.
June 11-13
T, W, Th 10am - 1pm
Instructor: Cheryl Miehl
Visual art journaling is an exciting frontier for self-expression. The art form combines art and words, providing a place to access creative energy, stretch image-making capabilities and explore techniques, tools and processes to create very personalized artwork. Artists will experiment with graphite, colored pencil, caran d’ache crayons, paint, collage and printmaking techniques to learn the basic skills of art journaling. Visual Art Journals emphasize the use of color, texture, shape, line and image. No previous artistic experience required as there are no rules, just self-expression! Register by June 2 to avoid $15 late fee.
Course fee includes $25.00 Supply fee.
Ages 11-18
June 17 - June 21
M-F 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Shania Stewart
Actors & actresses, this dance workshop is for you! Get ready to audition for our upcoming 2019-20 Pied Piper Theatre productions or your school musical and learn the basic moves that are used by choreographers on the Broadway stage. For those with dance experience, this is a good way to brush up on your skills. So… bring your jazz shoes and tap shoes and be prepared to dance like a Broadway "star"!
June 18-20
Tue, Wed, Thu 10am - 2pm
Instructor: Cheryl Miehl
The Gelli Plate is a tool that encourages play! Join us as you learn to create amazing prints loaded with layers of color and design. Prints can be made in just one layer, or through multiple layers where overlapping patterns create 1-of-a-kind papers! We will explore printing many colors in a single “pull” of the plate, or layer colors one “pull” at a time to build unique and interesting designs. We will use commercial stencils, and learn to make our own stencils for more personalized graphics. Color theory and composition will be discussed, and everyday objects will be used to create textures. Learn techniques to hand color finished prints and discover ways to use “junk” prints for other mixed media projects. We will generate a lot of art in three short days - the possibilities are endless with this versatile printmaking experience! Register by June 9 to avoid $20 late fee.
Course fee includes $20.00 Supply Fee.
Ages 11-18
June 24 - June 28
M-F 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Shania Stewart
Actors & actresses, this dance workshop is for you! Get ready to audition for our upcoming 2019-20 Pied Piper Theatre productions or your school musical and learn the basic moves that are used by choreographers on the Broadway stage. For those with dance experience, this is a good way to brush up on your skills. So… bring your jazz shoes and tap shoes and be prepared to dance like a Broadway "star"!
Ages 5-7
July 22 - Aug. 2
M-F 10:00am - 12:30pm
Bring your imagination to a musical theatre adventure of fun and creativity. Students will develop their acting talents through theatre games, storytelling, improvisation, and character development. Enjoy learning songs and dances while working on a short musical production to be performed on the final day of the camp for family and friends.
Ages 7-14
July 29-August 2
Mon-Fri 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Lydia Bratton
Do you have very busy days, and find yourself daydreaming about what you might create in an art studio in the evenings? Take a full week to explore mixed media and dabble a lot as you go. We’ll work a bit at sculpture, printmaking, drawing and painting. Sounds like a daydream realized? Don’t forget to bring an old shirt because we’re going to get messy. Register by July 21 to avoid $15 late fee.
Course fee includes $20 Supply fee.
Ages 5-7
Aug. 5-16
M-F 10:00am - 12:30pm
Take a journey to the magical world of Dr. Seuss. Explore your favorite characters from the books including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and many more! Students will have the opportunity to play theatre games, learn basic acting skills, and create these wonderful characters. We will make some of our own props and costumes or try on something from the costume closet. Our young actors will enjoy a visit from family and friends on the final day for a short celebration of our accomplishments.
August 5-9
Mon-Fri 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Lydia Bratton
Using image manipulation software and a mouse or tablet, students can digitize their personal drawings, landscapes, or abstract artwork in the Center’s Computer Lab. Multiple software platforms are available, including Adobe Photoshop as well as widely available freeware. Print final artwork in class. All art experience levels will find this instruction and practice to be beneficial. Register by July 28 to avoid $15 late fee.
Course fee includes $20 Supply fee.
Ages 11-18
Aug. 19-23
M-F 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Shania Stewart
Actors & actresses, this dance workshop is for you! Get ready to audition for our upcoming 2019-20 Pied Piper Theatre productions or your school musical and learn the basic moves that are used by choreographers on the Broadway stage. For those with dance experience, this is a good way to brush up on your skills. So… bring your jazz shoes and tap shoes and be prepared to dance like a Broadway "star"!