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Winter Term Art Classes

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Questions? Call 784-2389
A new winter term of theater classes begins January 9 and is 10 weeks.
Fee is based on sliding fee scale. See “Registration and Fees” page.

Winter Term 2012Theater Classes

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(517) 784-2389

All students and their families participate
in an end of the term
art show.

Meet our Art Instructors

Plays! Puppets! Pretend!
Ages: 5-8
Monday 4:30-5:15 PM

Instructor Colleen Flynn

This class explores the creativity of drama in all its facets. From acting out originally conceived stories and plays, to constructing simple puppets and masks, young artists/thespians have the opportunity to be active practitioners of the art of pretend and imagination. The instructor will assist students with their voice and stage presence. While engaging in cooperative experiences, children will learn how to work together to develop characters and a story, and ultimately, in staging their own performance on the last day of class. Supply fee $5.

Theater Attendance Policy for ages 8 & up
Theater is a team effort. When a part of the team is absent, the theatrical process cannot run smoothly for the students who are present. Regular attendance in class is expected. Because each student is vital to the over-all success of the class, please do not enroll if the class dates create a scheduling conflict.

Meet our Theater Instructors

The Jackson School of the Arts is committed to providing the community with quality programming in the arts.

Our small classes, taught by professional instructors, are designed to encourage making, appreciating, and thinking about art. Our programs foster imagination and encourage exploration of personal connections with materials and ideas.

We encourage you to register early to reserve a place for your young artist.

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Theatre Arts
Ages 8-10 Monday 4:30-5:15 PM

Ages 11-14 Monday 5:15-6:15 PM
Instructor Diego Febres-Cordero

This 10 week class introduces students to the wide world of theater. Students will learn about becoming characters with games, charades and improvisation. They will also learn about and experiment with theatrical make-up, make a mask and explore theater around the world! Greek, Elizabethan and Commedia Dell’ Arte! Plus learn basic theater terms and auditioning skills too. Supply fee $10 (to purchase stage makeup and mask supplies)

MONDAY
Imagination Station

Ages 4-6
4:30-5:15 PM
Children are exposed to art before they even know it through colorful imaginative picture books. In this class we will experiment using different ways to make awesome art based on our favorite picture books. Students will create
using all kinds of cool stuff to help little artists express their thoughts and ideas. Throughout the process of reading and creating hands-on projects, students will learn about texture, color, pattern and shape. $10 supply fee.
Instructor: Cathy Lehman

Super Fun Drawing Class

Ages 7-10 5:30-6:30 PM

Ages 11 & up 6:45-7:45 PM
The basics of drawing and illustration presented in a not-so-basic way. In this class, we’ll cover many different types of drawing techniques as we learn from the best. We will study each artist’s drawing style and do what they did (or still do, as some of these Masters will be from present day). and Yes! It is a different class from fall term.
$10 supply fee. Instructor: Cathy Lehman

TUESDAY

My First Art Class
Ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver
Tuesdays 9:30-10:15 AM

or 10:30-11:15 AM
My First Art Class is a unique art class for toddlers because we create an art environment where your child can flourish creatively. Each week we use an exciting array of art materials like paint, play clay, collage, feathers, glitter, stickers and markers. This is a great way to spend quality time with your child or grandchild. Class limited to 6 children. Please register early. $10 art supply fee. Instructor: Jode Piotrowski

More Animal Adventures!

Ages 4-6 5:15-6:00 PM

Ages 7-10 6:15-7:15 PM
Let’s go to the zoo and on a jungle safari in this fun art class that focuses on animals. Create your own animals
using a variety of materials and media: clay, drawing, painting, collage and/or sculpture. $10 art supply fee.
Instructor: Niki Walker

WEDNESDAY
A Plethora of Paintings
Ages 7-10 5:00-6:00 PM

Ages 11 & up 6:10-7:10 PM

Each week “visit” a different museum and look at a work of art. Learn about ideas and techniques used by the artist. Then get inspired to create your own works of art. This is primarily a painting class that explores how art comes
together on canvas or on nontraditional materials! For example, paint like VanGogh on a bird house and create a Marc Chagall inspired stained glass window on a decorative glass ball $12 art supply fee.
Instructor: Melanie Baldwin

THURSDAY
C.S.I. ART

Ages 6-9 5:00–5:50 PM

Ages 10-13 6:00–7:00 PM
Creative Science Investigation! Exercise both sides of your brain in one class! Art + Science together! All new
experiments and experiences lead to further exploration as we create artwork based on our observations.
$10 supply fee. Instructor: Cathy Lehman

Sign up now for Winter Term.
January 9- March 29, 2012 (12 weeks)
Fees based on sliding fee income scale.
$22-$34 per month. Winter term is 3 months.
First month fee + supply fee is due at registration.