Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 1

Junior Art Studio is a colorful, hands-on art adventure designed especially for our youngest artists! Each week, students will discover a new artist or art style, learn a few fun facts, explore inspiring examples, and then create their own masterpiece inspired by what they have seen. Using a wide variety of materials, students will experiment with colors, patterns, textures, and embellishments as they bring their ideas to life.

First quarter, students will explore how artists use color to express emotion, structure compositions, and communicate ideas. Each lesson connects a color concept to an artist, allowing students to
build skills in mixing, identifying, and applying color creatively. Featured artists include: Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee, Vincent van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, and Laurel Burch.

A partial list of projects this quarter includes: primary color grid painting, color mixing chart, warm and cool landscape, abstract circle painting, paper collage, watercolor landscape, and patterned animal artwork, using tempera paint, watercolor paint, brushes, colored paper, scissors, glue, oil pastels, markers,
painter's tape, canvases, art paper, and collage materials.

Topics in this series include: Color Quest (Quarter 1), Destination Discoveries (Quarter 2), Native Nations (Quarter 3), and Multi-Media Mix (Quarter 4). There is a $25.00 supply fee due payable to the instructor on/before the first day.

Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 3

Art in Action is a dynamic, hands-on program designed to expand students' artistic skills and creative thinking. Each week, students will study a different artist or artistic movement, explore key concepts and techniques, and analyze examples of notable works before creating their own original pieces inspired by what they have learned. Using a variety of media, students will refine their understanding of color, composition, texture, and design while developing greater confidence and independence in their artistic expression. First quarter, students explore the exciting world of abstract art, using color, line, shape, and movement to create expressive and imaginative work. Focusing on art that does not rely on realistic images, students will experiment with color theory, composition, and emotional expression as they develop their own unique visual ideas. Featured artists include Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, Piet Mondrian, and Mark Rothko. A partial list of projects this quarter includes: emotion color painting, drip/splatter painting, grid compositions, translate sound into visual forms, line energy drawings, color field painting , abstract collage, and balanced abstract compositions using acrylic paint, tempera paint, liquid watercolor, brushes (round, flat, fan), palette trays, large drawing paper, canvas boards, butcher paper, masking tape, painter's tape, sponges, droppers, straws, cardboard tools, markers, oil pastels, chalk pastels, colored pencils, collage paper, magazines, tissue paper, glue sticks, liquid glue, and scissors. Topics in this series include: Abstract Adventures (Quarter 1), Watercolor Wonders (Quarter 2), Global Gallery (Quarter 3), and Fantasy & Fiction- Harry Potter Inspired Art (Quarter 4)

Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 3

Student artists will enjoy working hands-on, in 3-dimensions with clay and mosaics to create original decorative arts. Clay sculpture and mosaics are multi-sensory, and students enjoy the tactile experience of shaping, sculpting, cutting, arranging, layering, texturing, and finishing a variety of materials. Decorative art engages a different artistic skillset than coloring, drawing, and writing, and encourages creativity to represent objects in three dimensions. In this studio environment, students will create original hand-made pieces using a range of artistic techniques and a myriad of materials. First quarter, artists will create beautiful, textured mosaics and will learn to work with materials such as tiles, pebbles, glass, beads, shells, recycled bits, and adhesives. Projects will be designed and composed in weeks one, three, and five with grouting completed in class in weeks two, four, and six. In week seven, students will complete a small in-class project. Kids will explore the art of fitting small pieces together to compose a larger, mosaic work. With each new lesson and project, students will continue to develop their design, layout, placement, and grouting techniques. Projects this quarter include: a sample ceramic tile, mosaic wall art hanging with keyhole, a pair of star-shaped coasters and a picture frame. A supply fee of $55.00 per student is due payable to the instructor on or before the first day of class. Topics in this Series: Mosaic Makers (Quarters 1, 3) and Clay Crafters (Quarters 2, 4)

Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 6

Student artists will enjoy working hands-on, in 3-dimensions with clay and mosaics to create original decorative arts. Clay sculpture and mosaics are multi-sensory, and students enjoy the tactile experience of shaping, sculpting, cutting, arranging, layering, texturing, and finishing a variety of materials. Decorative art engages a different artistic skillset than coloring, drawing, and writing, and encourages creativity to represent objects in three dimensions. In this studio environment, students will create original hand-made pieces using a range of artistic techniques and a myriad of materials. Third quarter, artists will create beautiful, textured mosaics and will learn to work with materials such as tiles, pebbles, glass, beads, shells, recycled bits, and adhesives. Projects will be designed and composed in weeks one, three, and five with grouting completed in class in weeks two, four, and six. In week seven, students will complete a small in-class project. Kids will explore the art of fitting small pieces together to compose a larger, mosaic work. With each new lesson and project, students will continue to develop their design, layout, placement, and grouting techniques. Projects this quarter include: mosaiced sample ceramic tile, pair of flower-shaped coasters (2), a pencil holder and a terra cotta planter. A supply fee of $55.00 per student is due payable to the instructor on or before the first day of class. Topics in this Series: Mosaic Makers (Quarters 1, 3) and Clay Crafters (Quarters 2, 4)

Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 1

Everyone can learn to sing! This quarter, children will sing well-known scores from the best of Broadway such as "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music, "Revolting Children" from Matilda the Musical, "Consider Yourself" from Oliver! or "It's the Hard-Knock Life" from Annie. Once the group is formed and their musicality is evaluated, the instructor will offer a selection of pieces tailored to the ensemble. The quarter's repertoire will include at least one group choral number. Students will work on other music as solos, duets, or small group numbers. This introduction to vocal development and performance includes posture, breathing, intonation, and the principles of blending vocal harmonies. Basic musical notation will be introduced as well as melodic and harmonic intervals. No previous musical experience is required- just the joy of singing! Singers will be expected to memorize pieces and participate in a showcase for parents at the end of the quarter. Topics in this series include: Broadway Beats (Quarter 1), Classic Chorals (Quarter 2), Screen Sensations (Quarter 3), and Hollywood Hits (Quarter 4).

Quarter(s): 1,2

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 4

In the style of High School Musical or a glee club, Middle School Musical is designed for tween singers who want to have fun while taking their vocal performance to the next level. Students will learn and perform choral arrangements of music from musicals, movies, and contemporary favorites, including selections inspired by Glee. With 2- and 3-part harmonies, singers will work both as an ensemble and in solos, duets, or small group numbers. Solos are always optional, and students are encouraged at their individual comfort level, making this class a great fit for both experienced and more hesitant singers. This is a supportive, structured class where every student plays an important role. Students will develop vocal technique and performance skills such as posture, breathing, intonation, and blending, while also building musicality and confidence through consistent practice and collaboration. Instruction will also introduce basic music reading, including melody and harmony. As the semester progresses, students grow not only in skill but in confidence- learning to use their voices, taking apropriate risks, and contributing to a cohesive group performance. The semester will conclude with a showcase for families, where students share what they have learned in a warm and encouraging performance setting.

Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 3

Calling crooked criminals who commit creepy crimes! Convening colorful characters who corroborate clues and constables who collaborate to crack the case! Connect with a kooky cast in Detective Drama. Using materials from a commercial mystery role playing game (RPG), students will be guided through the facts of a fictitious case. Student sleuths will be follow clue cards, eclectic evidence, and phony forensics to uncover a crime. Emphasis will be on critical thinking, problem solving skills, and improvisation through the portrayal of unique characters involved in the crime. Students will be encouraged to develop a strong, compelling character, an original costume, a backstory, and of course, an alibi. First quarter, students will search for signs of a missing museum piece. Metropolitan master investigator Tony Malkovich learns that quiet community of Cardiff is not so quaint. He is hired to help the locals, but is seems the citizens are set on stopping him. He suspects a sneaky swindler slips through town after snatching the prized painting. In this workshop, students will experiment with acting and improvisation and working as a team. This class is best suited for students who are active listeners, are flexible and easily adapt, have a sense of humor, and enjoy working in a collaborative group. Students need to be able to stay in sync with the flow of the class. This is not an "anything goes" or free-for-all class. Because of the age of the students in this class, only capers such as burglaries or kidnappings will be portrayed instead of murders. Topics in this Series: Missing from the Museum (Quarter 1), The Computer Caper (Quarter 2), Pocketing the Prized Jewels (Quarter 3), and Brazen Bank Robbery (Quarter 4). There is a class supply fee of $20.00 due payable to the instructor on the first day for the class RPG materials, printing, props, and investigation folders.

Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 1

Acting is an adventure! Young actors work together to create and perform their very own play with unique characters and an original storyline. What happens when a crazy captain, suspicious scallywag, and a precocious parrot meet on a ship sailing the seven seas? Students will begin with improvisational games to get to know each other and to begin to brainstorm about their original play. Through group activities and guided discussion, the young actors will decide on characters, conflict, and conclusion, and the story they want to tell. The script will be developed and customized for this class with input from the students. Young actors will explore skills such as sensory awareness, listening, stage movement, character development, emotional expression, and observation/concentration while learning to portray their original character. Young actors will learn aspects of acting by script read-through, blocking, costume/prop discussion, and planning the show. Through individual and group activities, young actors build confidence in preparation for a final sharing for parents. Students will work from a simple, written script, but emerging readers can be accommodated. Parents will be emailed the script after the 3rd or 4th class and will be expected to help their children memorize their lines and assemble a simple make-at-home costume, ideally from clothing items and accessories you already own and a little creativity. All actors must be at least age 6 to sign up for this class. Topics in this series: Pirate's Paradise (Quarter 1), Outback Odyssey (Quarter 2), Suddenly Small (Quarter 3), and Clown College (Quarter 4).

Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 1

Kids take to the stage as they collaboratively write and perform their very own play with unique characters and an original storyline. What happens when campers have to deal with tent troubles, campfire calamities, a bothersome bear and other camping catastrophes? Students will begin with improvisational games to get to know each other and start to brainstorm about their original play. Through group activities and guided discussion, the student actors will decide on characters, conflict, and conclusion, and the story they want to tell. The script will be developed and customized for this class with input from the students. The class will learn the practical aspects of acting, as they work on script read-through, blocking, costume/prop design, and planning the show. Student actors will explore skills such as stage movement, character development, emotional expression, and observation/concentration while learning to portray their original character. Students will develop their own "actor's toolkit" of voice, body, and imagination in this creative process! Actors will grow in confidence and communication skills in preparation for a final sharing with parents on the last day of the quarter. Once the script is fully developed with everyone's parts, it will be emailed to parents. Parents will be expected to help their children memorize their script/lines/cues and assemble a simple make-at-home costume, ideally from clothing items and accessories you already own and a little creativity. Note: Students who are emerging readers (not able to read at a 3rd/4th grade level) would be better suited to the Young Actor's Playhouse class, rather than this level. Topics in this series: Camping Catastrophe (Quarter 1), Mystery After Midnight (Quarter 2), Fractured Fairy Tales (Quarter 3), and Upside-Down Universe (Quarter 4).

Quarter(s): 1

Day(s): Tue

Open Spots: 4

Tweens take over as they collectively brainstorm and collaboratively write their own play. Find out what happens when tweens "act out" the unique characters and an original storyline they created. Just in time for Halloween! What horrors haunt the house on the hill? Will our tweens uncover the undead or greet ghosts and ghouls galore? Students will begin with improvisational games to get to know each other and to begin to brainstorm about their original play. Through group activities and guided discussion, the actors will decide on characters, conflict, and conclusion, and the story they want to tell. The script will be developed and customized for this class with the students' input. The class will learn the practical aspects of acting, as they work on script read-through, blocking, costume/prop design, and planning the show. Students will develop their own "actor's toolkit" of voice, body, and imagination in this creative process! Actors will grow in confidence and communication skills in preparation for a final sharing with parents on the final day of the quarter. Once the script is fully developed, it will be emailed to parents. Parents will be expected make sure their tweens memorize their script/lines/cues and assemble a simple make-at-home costume, ideally from clothing items and accessories they already own and a little creativity. Topics in this Series: Haunted House of Horrors (Quarter 1), Chaos in the Courtroom (Quarter 2), No Exit Escape Room (Quarter 3) and Rock Start Rivalry (Quarter 4).