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Recommended wear for girls: solid-colored leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, black tap shoes and no necklaces or bracelets. Recommended wear for boys: white shirts, black dance pants and white or black ballet shoes. All long hair must be secured away from your face preferably in a bun. Prices do not include the cost of dance clothing and shoes. DAN 101 Creative Movement I Age 3 Introduction to Ballet, coordination, flexibility, rhythm & musicality. DAN 102 Creative Movement II Age 4 Introduction to Ballet, coordination, flexibility, rhythm & musicality. DAN 103 Pre-Ballet Age 5-6 Ballet and Introduction to Tap. NEW!!! DAN 303 Ballroom and Swing Combo Age 18+ Whether you’re practicing for your first dance at your wedding reception or for a night on the town, students will learn the basics of ballroom and swing to feel confident in any environment. Each session will include one hour of both Ballroom and Swing dance instruction so students will learn the basic footwork and patterns of both styles with an emphasis on lead and follow techniques. Students are encouraged to enroll with partners but all students are welcome. No experience necessary.
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CERAMIC OPEN STUDIO AVAILABLE FOR EXPERIENCED POTTERS: CALL OFFICE FOR INFORMATION ON PRICING (410.636.6597) NEW!!! ARS 178 Introduction to Calligraphy Age 10+ or Thursday June 12 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Learn the strokes necessary to produce beautiful lettering in a hands-on class filled with demonstrations. This useful “life skill” becomes a satisfying form of self expression used on invitations, addressing, scrap booking, place cards, poetry, personalized gifts, or any written communication where presentation & personal touch matters. Supplies can be purchased on the first day of class for $35. No experience necessary. NEW!!! ARS 191 Plugging Into a Creative Outlet Age 18+ Meaning. Purpose. Spirit. Make your own authentic art. Explore your creative self for the first time, or broaden and deepen your artwork. Using mixed media, paint, clay and other materials we will focus not on technique and product, but on your creative process. The results will be an adventure! All experience levels welcome. Supplies are included, and students are invited to bring additional materials after the first class. NEW!!! ARS 273 Concrete Creations Age 12+ Garden heirlooms you can create! Learn how to pour concrete into wooden and plastic molds, add your own personal trinkets and memorabilia, and voila, a personal memento forever set in stone! These shiny and colorful pieces make lovely additions to any garden or walkway. Supplies included but bring your own trinkets. NEW!!! ARS 288 Fun & Funky Fused Glass Age 16+ Are you interested in jewelry making and colored glass? Why not join us for this one of a kind class where students can make colorful pendants, key rings, mini picture frames, or sun catchers from fused glass in this hands-on class. Finished works come hot from the oven…literally! See samples at www.passionateaboutglass.com. $15 supply fee due at time of registration or on first day of class. No experience necessary. NEW!!! ARS 301 Mat Cutting and Mounting Workshop Age 14+ Learn how to best showcase your prints by learning how to properly use a mat cutter and how to protect your prints with various archival mounting methods. This demonstration based workshop covers proper measurment and cutting of mat board, hinge mounting, dry mounting, and a discussion on exhibition preparation. Fee includes all materials. Bring 1 print (up to 11" x 14") to mount and mat during the class. ARS 311 Basic Pottery Wheel Age 16+ Or Wednesday June 18 – Aug. 13 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Experience the mystery of wheel-thrown pottery. Topics include properties of clay, terminology, basic design, and glazing techniques. First 20 lbs of clay and first firing included. ARS 312 Intermediate Pottery Wheel Age 16+ Pre-requisite ARS 311. Create larger, more involved forms including shaping lids for jars and containers, spouts for pitchers, as well as pulling and attaching handles. First 20 lbs of clay and first firing included. NEW!!! ARS 331 2 Kewl 4 Templ8s: Design & Social Networking on the Web for Teens Age 14-18 Want the coolest MySpace page? We will cover the fundamentals of graphic design, basic HTML and CSS for creating your own graphics and, also, staying safe online. Students will choose their projects in the realm of digital culture – it could be your MySpace page, a blog, an avatar, a photo album or something else! Please bring a laptop to class. Be sure to include your email at the time of registration for correspondence with the instructor outside of class. ARS 397 Drawing from Life Age 16+ Undertake further study of drawing with an emphasis on the human form working from a live model for each class, four sessions clothed and four sessions nude. Instruction will explore proportional formulas used in drawing models with focus on composition and tonal values, created with line, light and shadow. Supplies included.
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Private lessons: NEW!!! MUS 102 Private Percussion Age 15+ MUS 103 Private Piano Age 6+ MUS 104 Private Guitar Age 8+ MUS 106 Private Voice Age 15+ MUS 111 Group Voice Age 8 – 14 Learn the fundamentals of correct voice production through progressive exercises and songs. Fundamentals of music theory, sight reading skills, and solfeggio techniques will be taught.
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HEA 100 Yoga for Adults Age 16+ Yoga promotes health and well-being both physically and mentally. Learn how to increase your flexibility and how to develop correct breathing techniques. Please wear stretchable exercise clothing. Yoga mats not included but highly recommended. HEA 101 Pilates for Adults Age 16+ Pilates is a mat course focusing on Pilates stance, proper breathing techniques, strengthening abdominal and back muscles, and overall flexibility. Please wear stretchable exercise clothing. Yoga mats not included but highly recommended.
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Build Your Own Camp I* Age 7 - 17 Pick from the following classes(*) to create your own half-day and full-day camp program that incorporates dance and the visual arts! For full-day campers, please bring a bagged lunch with food that does not need refrigeration. Tuition is $135 for all half-day programs and $260 for full-day programs. Morning Classes ~ *DAN 104 Level I Ballet, Intro to Jazz & Tap Age 7-8 Recommended wear for girls: solid-colored leotard, pink tights, and no necklaces or bracelets. Recommended wear for boys: white shirt, black dance pants. Required supplies: Ballet & Tap shoes *DAN 105 Level II Ballet, Jazz, Tap Age 9-10 Recommended wear for girls: solid-colored leotard, pink tights, and no necklaces or bracelets. Recommended wear for boys: white shirt, black dance pants. Required supplies: Ballet & Tap shoes *ARS 289 Fun & Funky Fused Glass Age 11+ Are you interested in jewelry making and colored glass? Why not join us for this one of a kind class where students can make colorful pendants, key rings, mini picture frames, or sun catchers from fused glass in this hands-on class. Finished works come hot from the oven…literally! See samples at www.passionateaboutglass.com. $15 supply fee due at time of registration or on first day of class. No experience necessary. Afternoon Classes ~ *ARS 162 Clay Creatures! Age 7 – 8 Let your imagination be your guide as we explore techniques for working with clay to create real-life and fantasy animals out of clay. Learn about the physical anatomy of your favorite animal, and explore how that translates into the process of making clay figurines. You can even create a small environment for your creature(s) to live in. First 20lbs. of clay and first firing included. *ARS 233 Creative Comics & Cartoons Age 9 – 10 Step aside, Spiderman! This fun, interactive class will show you how to create a professional-style comic book. Students will create and assemble an exciting adventure comic/anime or a series of humorous cartoons while receiving fundamental cartoon drawing instruction. All supplies included. *DAN 106 Level III Ballet Age 11+ Recommended wear for girls: solid-colored leotard, pink tights, and no necklaces or bracelets. Recommended wear for boys: white shirt, black dance pants. Required supplies: Ballet shoes Circus Camp Age 7 – 17 Camp Director: Michael Rosman Michael Rosman and other professional performers will introduce campers to the circus arts such as juggling, unicycle, plate spinning, magic tricks and clown comedy. It will be a high-energy program packed with lots of physical activity and fun with whole group activities as well as age group skill sessions. Each camper receives extra goodies such as t-shirts and juggling kits. The week concludes with a circus style performance by the campers for family and friends. Find more information and photos at www.circuscampstars.com. Please bring a bagged lunch with food that does not need refrigeration. No experience necessary. Tuition: $210 Musical Theatre Camp Age 5 - 15 Camp Directors: Michael & Ruth Hulett Sing. Dance. Act. Create costumes and stagecraft, taught by Musical Artists Theatre. Over two weeks students learn songs using healthy vocal technique, develop poise and coordination while practicing choreography, explore acting skills and improvisational games, rehearse scenes, make costumes, and design and paint the set. On the final day, the campers present a free performance for their family and friends. Please bring a bagged lunch with food that does not need refrigeration. No experience necessary. Tuition: $395 Call 410-837-0971 to register Murder Mystery Camp Age 13 - 18 Instructors: CJ Crowe, Cybele Pomeroy, José de la Mar Who-dun-it? You can! Learn the theatre tricks of the trade from improvisational professionals. In this full-day camp format, students will develop their acting skills, learn theatrical effects, learn with improvisational games, all while preparing for a murder mystery show that they will perform at on the last day of camp. All experience levels welcome. Please bring a bagged lunch with food that does not need refrigeration. Tuition: $180 Build Your Own Camp II* Age 5 - 17 Pick from the following classes to create your own half-day and full-day camp program that incorporates dance and the visual arts! For full-day campers, please bring a bagged lunch with food that does not need refrigeration. Tuition is $135 for all half-day programs and $260 for full-day programs. Morning Classes ~ *MIX 100 Rainbow Wishes and Pre-Ballet Age 5 - 6 Each day a new “rainbow” topic will inspire our morning painting adventures (topics may include: rain drops, silver linings, or pinwheel palettes). Participants will use all kinds of paint from finger paint to watercolors; be sure to bring art friendly clothes. Around 11am the students will switch gears to learn the basics of ballet. Recommended wear for girls: solid-colored leotard, pink tights, and no necklaces or bracelets. Recommended wear for boys: white shirt, black dance pants. Required supplies: Ballet & Tap shoes. *MIX 101 Level I Ballet & Tap and Clay Storytellers Age 7 - 9 Students will begin the morning with ballet instruction and an introduction to tap. At 11am, students will look to folk tales for inspiration in order to create clay figurines and a fanciful clay doll; be sure to bring art friendly clothes. Recommended wear for girls: solid-colored leotard, pink tights, and no necklaces or bracelets. Recommended wear for boys: white shirt, black dance pants. Required supplies: Ballet & Tap shoes. *ARS 251 Shiny Happy Things Workshop Age 10+ Make your own “Mirrorages” or “Flashies,” beautiful, sparkling decorations made from mirrors and marbles. Each participant will receive instruction on cutting and assemblage. Projects during the week will be making various works of art with mirrors such as flashies, mirror creatures, jewelry, or even neckties. With this “hands-on approach,” students will be cutting mirrors with confidence. All tools and supplies included. Afternoon Classes ~ *ARS 163 Clay Creatures! Age 5 – 6 Let your imagination be your guide as we explore techniques for working with clay to create real-life and fantasy animals out of clay. Each day we will learn a little bit about the physical anatomy of your favorite animal, and explore how that translates into the process of making clay figurines. You can even create a small environment for your creature(s) to live in. First 20lbs. of clay and first firing included. *MUS 112 Group Voice Age 7 – 8 Learn the fundamentals of correct voice production through progressive exercises and songs. Fundamentals of music theory, sight reading skills, and solfeggio techniques will be taught. *ARS 234 Creative Comics & Cartoons Age 9 – 10 Step aside, Spiderman! This fun, interactive class will show you how to create a professional-style comic book. Students will create and assemble an exciting adventure comic/anime or a series of humorous cartoons while receiving fundamental cartoon drawing instruction. All supplies included. *ARS 229 Painting in Your Environment Age 11+ Students will create landscape paintings in acrylic on elements found in the environment such as rocks, driftwood, shells, etc. Some items appear to be sculptures and these will be explored as well. All finished pieces will be mounted or fitted for hanging. Students will learn various techniques of painting with acrylic on different surfaces, brush effects, and finishing treatments. All supplies included.
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NEW!!! ARS 178 Introduction to Calligraphy Age 10+ or Thursday June 12 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Learn the strokes necessary to produce beautiful lettering in a hands-on class filled with demonstrations. This useful “life skill” becomes a satisfying form of self expression used on invitations, addressing, scrap booking, place cards, poetry, personalized gifts, or any written communication where presentation & personal touch matters. Supplies can be purchased on the first day of class for $35. No experience necessary. NEW!!! ARS 191 Plugging Into a Creative Outlet Age 18+ Meaning. Purpose. Spirit. Make your own authentic art. Explore your creative self for the first time, or broaden and deepen your artwork. Using mixed media, paint, clay and other materials we will focus not on technique and product, but on your creative process. The results will be an adventure! All experience levels welcome. Supplies are included, and students are invited to bring additional materials after the first class. NEW!!! ARS 273 Concrete Creations Age 12+ Garden heirlooms you can create! Learn how to pour concrete into wooden and plastic molds, add your own personal trinkets and memorabilia, and voila, a personal memento forever set in stone! These shiny and colorful pieces make lovely additions to any garden or walkway. Supplies included but bring your own trinkets. NEW!!! ARS 288 Fun & Funky Fused Glass Age 16+ Are you interested in jewelry making and colored glass? Why not join us for this one of a kind class where students can make colorful pendants, key rings, mini picture frames, or sun catchers from fused glass in this hands-on class. Finished works come hot from the oven…literally! See samples at www.passionateaboutglass.com. $15 supply fee due at time of registration or on first day of class. No experience necessary. NEW!!! ARS 301 Mat Cutting and Mounting Workshop Age 14+ Learn how to best showcase your prints by learning how to properly use a mat cutter and how to protect your prints with various archival mounting methods. This demonstration based workshop covers proper measurment and cutting of mat board, hinge mounting, dry mounting, and a discussion on exhibition preparation. Fee includes all materials. Bring 1 print (up to 11" x 14") to mount and mat during the class. ARS 251 Shiny Happy Things Workshop Age 10+ Instructors: Bob Benson & Richard Ames Monday – Friday August 11 – 15 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $135 Make your own “Mirrorages” or “Flashies,” beautiful, sparkling decorations made from mirrors and marbles. Each participant will receive instruction on cutting and assemblage. Projects during the week will be making various works of art with mirrors such as flashies, mirror creatures, jewelry, or even neckties. With this “hands-on approach,” students will be cutting mirrors with confidence. All tools and supplies included.
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TEACHER BIOS Richard Ames Julia Ball Juliana Berger Bob Benson Jackie Churches CJ Crowe Narriman Elkins Teresa Fitch Julie Frein Alicia de la Garza Chris M. Homberg Joanne Juskus Tim King Jodi Macias Jose de la Mar Erin Meye Michael Patton Cybele Pomeroy Michael Rosman Karen Rowe Nathan Stottlemyer Stacey Tytler Joe Vitek Monica Weidel-Lubinski Jessica Wilson |
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