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Adult Acting for the Screen

$119

with Amy Treat

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class is designed to teach actors how to apply their acting skills to working on camera. Instructor and screen actor Amy Treat will guide and help actors improve their confidence, perfect their technique, and learn the basics of performing for the camera. 

Students will develop skills such as:

Screen technique: How screen acting differs from live performance

Visual storytelling: How to work in contemporary scenes

Body positioning: How to position your body for the camera

Memorization: How to memorize lines

Improvisation: How to improvise on camera 

For ages 16+

Instructor: Amy Treat

Tuition: $114 Tech Fee: $5 

Acting for Young Adults 2/4-2/27

$119

with Shelby Mejia

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 13 - 18

Join us for an exciting and engaging acting class designed specifically for middle and high school students who have a passion for the dramatic arts! Led by an experienced and talented theater professional, this workshop aims to provide a fun and supportive environment where young actors can explore and develop their acting skills.

Through a series of interactive exercises, improvisation games, and scene work, students will learn the fundamental techniques of acting, including character development, voice projection, body movement, and stage presence. They will also gain confidence in public speaking, teamwork, and problem-solving – skills that are essential not only on stage but also in their everyday lives.

Ages 13-18

Instructor: Shelby Mejia

Tuition: $114 Script Fee: $5

Kid's Theatre Exploration (8-14yrs) 2/6-2/27

$114

with Shelby Mejia

Calendar Feb 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

Do you have a young actor yearning to explore the world of theatre? In this class, instructor Shelby Mejia will guide students through theatre basics and techniques that they can either carry with them as they advance in the craft, or even use in their day to day lives. This exploration will be done using theatre games, scene work, improvisation practice, character development, and storytelling techniques.

Ages 8-14

Instructor: Shelby Mejia

Tuition: $114

Watercolor Loose and Expressive 2/6-2/27

$198

with Mike Flynn

Calendar Feb 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class is designed for students (beginner to intermediate) who want to explore the unique principles of watercolor: transparency, speed, & spontaneity. Classes will emphasize and demonstrate brush work, color mixing, wash techniques, value patterns, design layout, and composition. Class may be taken multiple times; subject matter will vary among a variety of landscapes, seascapes, florals, & still-life. Watercolor paper will be provided by instructor. Click here for a list of supplies. For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $190  Paper Fee: $8

Acrylics Basics and Beyond 2/18-3/18

$198

with Michele Frantz

Calendar Feb 18, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 5 weeks

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting!  Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.

Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190  Canvas Fee: $8 

Ink and Watercolor and Gouache

$210

with Emily Thomson

Calendar Feb 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

In this five-week class, we will be exploring the various mediums of ink, watercolor and gouache and how you can use them together or separately. We will do a variety of subjects that are illustrative and how you can use these mediums that help create a story or a visually interesting subject. 

Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $20

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2/21-3/21

$195

with Michele Frantz

Calendar Feb 21, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 5 weeks

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.  A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190  Supply Fee: $5

Journey to Drawing: Session 2

$119

with Michele Frantz

Calendar Feb 27, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art ... drawing!

This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Subjects will include still life and landscapes. Participants will provide some of their own materials (see supply list); other materials will be provided via the $5 supply fee.

Session 2: The Shape of Things to Come

2/27-3/13

Learn why the circle, square and triangle are so fundamental to drawing what you see. Supply list. 

Supply fee $5





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