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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 »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 »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 »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…
Find out more »Dance Arts: Seniors
Instructors: Ariel Kraje (HipHop), Shannon Benton (Ballet), Mikayla Middleton (Tap), Ronald Brady (Musical Theatre), & Sheron White (African Dance) Dancers will spend a week learning dance skills in various genres, including HipHop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Contemporary, and African Dance. Join professional instructors from all over Lynchburg. Dance experience is required. Together with the students from the Juniors and Minis dance camps, Dance Arts: Seniors will end in a dance performance in the Historic Theatre on Saturday, June 22 at 2:00pm! Students will need to be there for a group rehearsal at 10:00am that morning.
Find out more »PreTeen Painting
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto In this camp, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. The class will include lecture and demonstration. While this class is perfect for beginners who are seeking to learn the fundamentals of painting, the lessons and projects will be geared toward individual skill and interest levels and is suitable for intermediate art students. Students will learn the basics of color theory, proper application of paint, and fundamentals of composition and design. 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 »Portrait Drawing
INSTRUCTOR: Kenny Weinfurtner Expand your drawing skills through the study of portraiture. Drawing the human face requires exacting skills, learned in this class, that all artists will find useful. By the end of class students will be well on their way to becoming a portrait artist in an amateur or professional capacity. The class begins with drawing from the imagination, working up to drawing from photos and culminates by working with a live model. We will work in graphite, charcoal and pastel. Portrait Drawing Supply List 2019 ____________________________________________________________ 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 »Improv 101: Introduction to Long-Form Improv
Instructor: Bryan Paul Kopsitz This course is designed to learn the fundamentals of improvisational comedy. In particular long-form improv comedy, which has the performers create scenes lead by story and characters. Many comedians contribute their success to improv training (Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Steve Carell). Are you an actor or comedian interested in learning improvisational comedy? Take this class! Are you someone who wants to feel more confident in social situations at work or in everyday life? Take this class! Are you someone who has nothing to do on Monday nights? Take this class! No previous improv or performance experience necessary. Let’s have some fun. Bio: Bryan Paul Kopsitz is an actor and improviser in the VA and NC areas. Bryan holds a B.A in theater arts and has also studied acting at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. Bryan had improv training at the Upright Citizens Brigade (Molly Thomas, Jonanna Scrabis, Alexandra Dickson) and DSI Comedy (Kori Robbins, Emily Holland, Dan DeSalva). He is a proud supporter of Wolfbane Productions in Appomattox, and frequently performs with his beloved improv team Carpe Noctem in Chapel Hill, NC. When not performing, Bryan enjoys movies, video games, and writing books…
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