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September 2018
Family Saturday Clay Day: Leaf Ceramics
Leaf Plates – Paint real leaves and roll them into your clay cut out and assemble a beautiful bowl with all the colors of fall. Instructor is Anna Ellis. Parents are encouraged to attend the class with their child or children, or you can drop them off! REFUND POLICY 1. Classes without sufficient enrollment by the registration deadline will be canceled. Fees are 100% refundable for classes canceled by the Academy. 2. 85% of class fees will be refunded if you cancel a week or more before the start of class. If the withdrawal notice is received within one week (7 days) of the class’s first meeting, then there are no refunds issued. PHOTO POLICY The Academy Center of the Arts may use photos of students taken during class or events for any marketing promotions including print, web, social media, and video productions. If you or your child wish to not be included please inform the instructor with written notice at the first meeting. Crowd scenes or group photos are exempt.
Find out more »Let’s Paint! ages 3-5
Students will have the opportunity to create many different works of art! They’ll have an introduction to working with mediums such as pastels, acrylic and tempera paints and watercolor. All supplies, including smocks, will be provided.
Find out more »Let’s Paint! ages 6-8
Students will have the opportunity to create many different works of art! They’ll have an introduction to working with mediums such as pastels, acrylic and tempera paints and watercolor. All supplies, including smocks, will be provided.
Find out more »Raku Workshop with Brett Thomas, Mobile Raku
The Academy Center of the Arts is pleased to partner again with Brett Thomas of Mobile Raku in hosting a one day Raku workshop on Saturday, September 29 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 pm at the Academy Center of the Arts. Class size is limited to 20 students, and each student may bring 4-5 pieces (raku clay only bisque cone 06), approximately 5” wide x 12” tall or smaller. Tiles are acceptable however NO BOWLS OR SLABS. If time allows, additional pieces may be fired after everyone has had a turn. Brett will provide his glazes and materials for firing. Please register early; pieces need to made and bisque fired before September 27. One day class tuition is $80 which includes a 25lb bag of raku clay. Student currently not enrolled in Academy Center pottery classes will have access to the studio to make their pieces. Unused raku clay from this class can be saved for the next Raku workshop! Come join the firing party! REFUND POLICY 1. Classes without sufficient enrollment by the registration deadline will be canceled. Fees are 100% refundable for classes canceled by the Academy. 2. 85% of class fees will be refunded if you cancel a week…
Find out more »Loose Watercolor Flowers
In this class we will explore the free and inspired techniques of loose watercolor painting. Using florals as our subject, we will create a truly inspired work of art. Come and enjoy this relaxing, no pressure style painting experience! No experience needed. All supplies are included.
Find out more »Animated Storytelling for iPads
Join us to learn basic animation skills or expand on what you already know. Students will be creating short animations about their favorite activities and we will put them all together in one animated story video to share with friends and family. Bring your own iPad or a limited number of iPads are available to rent for the workshop for $10 each.
Find out more »October 2018
Elf Jr
Elf Jr. will be the first camp performing in the historic theatre serving as a ‘soft opening’ event. Students will rehearse and perform this fun and festive musical! Rehearsing (Warehouse Theatre): Mondays and Wednesdays, October 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, November 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 20 (Tuesday) from 6:00pm – 9:00pm Tech week (Historic Theatre): November 26 – 28 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm Shows (Historic Theatre): November 29 and 30 at 7:00pm ABOUT THE SHOW: Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Find out more »Introduction to Kiln Fired Glass VII
Acquire glass cutting skills and learn the basics of firing and slumping while creating projects in glass. Possible projects include sun catchers, bowls, vases and many others. Instructor is Suzanne Michaels SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75. REFUND POLICY 1. Classes without sufficient enrollment by the registration deadline will be canceled. Fees are 100% refundable for classes canceled by the Academy. 2. 85% of class fees will be refunded if you cancel a week or more before the start of class. If the withdrawal notice is received within one week (7 days) of the class’s first meeting, then there are no refunds issued. PHOTO POLICY The Academy Center of the Arts may use photos of students taken during class or events for any marketing promotions including print, web, social media, and video productions. If you or your child wish to not be included please inform the instructor with written notice at the first meeting. Crowd scenes or group photos are exempt.
Find out more »Skills for the Stage
Join this four day intensive to strengthen and develop skills for the stage. Students will dictate their own syllabus by choosing sessions in acting, combat, auditioning, character exploration, stage movement, choreography, script work, and more. This course is ideal for beginning or intermediate students desiring a preparatory experience for future performing arts endeavors. The four days will culminate in a collaborative showcase on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00pm.
Find out more »Watercolor: Photo Inspiration
This class is for students with previous watercolor experience. There will be demonstrations and class projects as well as students working on projects of their choosing. Bring photos with any subject matter to class for inspiration! Supply List for Watercolor Solly Blank ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
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