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June 2019
Family Saturday Clay Day – Ocean Scene Mugs
Instructor: Anna Ellis Instructor Anna Ellis will show you how to make Ocean Scene Mugs.
Find out more »Inspired by Artists
Instructor: Kirsten Donohue and Anna Ellis In this week-long art and pottery camp, young artists will create artwork inspired by the masters, including Georges Seurat, Claude Monet, George Rodrigue, and Jasper Johns. Projects will include pointillism painting, water lilies, poplar trees, blue dog art, and collage American flags! Students will also learn hand-building skills in the pottery studio to create similarly inspired projects.
Find out more »Broadway Bound
Instructor: Danielle Sue Jordan There’s no business like show business. How to be more than a triple threat! Join Broadway professional Danielle Sue Jordan in this week long intensive that focuses on the well-rounded actor. We will work on Meisner acting techniques, two 16 bar cuts of your choice in both the Musical Theatre and Pop/Rock genre, dance – beginner through advance, audition techniques, the business of acting, and so much more! This class is for the actor who is ready to take their talents and turn them into a career. Today’s entertainment industry is more vibrant than ever with a plethora of performing opportunities that go far beyond Broadway and Television. Danielle’s career has spanned over 20 years as an actor and she’s excited to share all the tips and secrets to creating a lasting and successful career for yourself. One of the keys to her longevity has been adaptability. In an ever changing and growing industry you must be ready to switch strengths, styles, and talents seamlessly. Learn how to be confident in all genres– Acting, Singing, Dancing, Playing an instrument, Voice-overs, Improv, and more. Most of the time it’s not about how well you do something but…
Find out more »Summer of Rock
For two weeks, young musicians in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels will be placed into bands and given private instruction and group lessons from talented local musicians. Students will choose their instrument and each rock band will consist of up to 5 band members playing keyboard, bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, and vocals. Students will improve their talents individually and collectively as they learn to jam in groups and prepare performances. Summer of Rock will end with a live student rock show in the Academy Historic Theatre! Using our SignUpGenius by clicking the Register link, please sign up for the instrument you wish to audition for. After auditions, instructors will place students into beginner, intermediate, and advanced level rock bands. If your child is placed into a band, you will then receive registration and payment information. Minimum requirement to sign-up and register: Students need to currently be taking lessons in their instrument with at least one year of instruction. Thank you!
Find out more »PreTeen Drawing
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of drawing, including different grades of paper and pencils, light and shadow, and perspective. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level.
Find out more »Teen Wheel Throwing I
Instructor: Justin Rice Throwing on a pottery wheel is both challenging and fun! We will make cups, bowls and vases. Students will be able to glaze their own pieces of pottery they make either on or off the wheel.
Find out more »Disney’s Newsies The Broadway Musical
ONLY MALE SPOTS REMAIN IN THIS CAMP! Please email Kelly Posenauer at kposenauer@academycenter.org to register. Thank you! ______________________________________________________ This is a four week comprehensive program for ages 14-18, designed to help youth learn the art and craft of theatre in a challenging and collaborative atmosphere. Students will participate in musical theatre classes in addition to rehearsing the show. This camp will be rehearsing and performing in our Historic Academy of Music Theatre. ______________________________________________________ Auditions already happened for this camp! ______________________________________________________ ABOUT THE SHOW: Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. ______________________________________________________ Payment plans are available. Contact Kelly Posenauer at kposenauer@academycenter.org or (434) 528-3256 ext 304 for more information or payment plan options. Each student registered will receive a total of 2 free comp tickets (subject to…
Find out more »Introduction to Kiln Fired Glass
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. 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 »Principles of Drawing
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto This class is designed for beginner to advanced students who are seeking to express themselves through art while learning and building upon the basic principles and foundations of drawing, including grades of paper and pencils, light and shadow, and perspective. Basic life drawing and understanding of the human anatomy will be introduced by using wood figure models, photographs, and other reference materials. Students will work on drawing the skeletal and muscular structures of the human body and will gain an understanding of proportion, scale, and foreshortening. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Students will be encouraged to produce at least one illustration that will be matted and suitable for framing. All supplies are included. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
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, June 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 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 June 12. One day class tuition is $85 which includes a 25lb bag of raku clay. Students 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…
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