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For ages 12 and up.  Acrylic pouring combines colors into abstract cell-like patterns on the canvas.  It's a lot of fun and exciting to see colors come together in a pattern that is as unique as you are.  Students will learn how to mix colors, use pouring medium and how colors interact. Supplies provided.

For ages 8-12. This fall we will travel the world by creating projects based on artwork created in countries around the world. We will explore a variety of art mediums and styles to help our young students have a better understanding of the different art and cultures all over the world. 

For age 12 to adult. Five week class.  We will explore how to make Linoleum Prints, Drypoint Etching, and Collagraphs. Students will learn about tools, how to cut a block and etch into plexiglass, how to ink it up and print. We will make multiple prints of varying sizes. Taught by Kara Swensen.

For ages 12 and up. Five week class. We will engage in the process of drawing using the technique of subtractive drawing. We will explore working on gesso primed paper with compressed charcoal as well as regular drawing paper. We will also experiment with using different tools and supplies such as brushes, different erasers, sandpaper, X-Acto knives, turpentine, acetone, and anything else that we would like to explore. Taught by Kara Swensen.  Supplies included.

For ages 5-12.  Masks required.  Supplies included.

For age 10-19.  If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

For age 10-19.  If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

For those enrolled in an adult ceramics class.

If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

For those enrolled in an adult ceramics class.

If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

For those enrolled in an adult ceramics class.

If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

If wheel throwing, please bring your own tools, apron and water bucket.  Masks required.

For ages 9-19.  Masks required in class.

Beginning/Intermediate orchestra for adults. Students are required to bring their own instrument, music stand, and copy of Strings Extraordinaire and More Strings Extraordinaire.

This class explores "seeing the art in the everyday." For adults with basic understanding of their camera. Students will meet at different locations outdoors. Masks highly recommended. The student should have a basic understanding of his or her camera and can use the camera of their choice. We will have an online Gallery for virtual critiques. We will meet at different locations outdoors, all participants should not only have their camera gear but have a folding chair and face mask, and gloves at the ready for all classes.

Dancers will learn balance, control, dynamics, and simple patterns as they strengthen technique as well as skip, gallop, hop, and jump through the space. Using stories and other props, they will use their bodies to express their ideas and have a blast! Tuition reflects $6 a class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

Dancers will increase strength and flexibility through balance, body control, dynamics, and simple patterns. Dancers will apply the elements of dance; space, time, and energy. They will begin to work in groups to problem solve and express ideas through putting movement patterns together into dance phrases. Tuition reflects $6 a class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

Dancers begin to focus on basic modern dance technique, as well as build upon dance combinations to perform in small groups. They continue to express ideas using space, time, and energy, as well as increase performance skills. Tuition reflects $7.50 per 75 minute class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

Dancers will increase strength, flexibility, and balance through warm-up and fun combinations. Dancers will experience an emphasis in basic modern dance technique and performance skills. They will experience the creative process of building a dance. Tuition reflects $7.50 per 75 minute class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

Have fun, create dances, increase dance skills and express yourself! This class will continue to increase strength, flexibility, and balance through technical skills and combinations. Dancers will work together and express ideas using space, time, and energy, as well as increase performance skills. Tuition reflects $7.50 per 75 minute class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

This class is for anyone 18+ who wants to learn the basics of dance. This class will focus on beginning dance technique, no experience necessary. You're never too old to discover a new passion! Enrollment for a full session includes 15 classes. Enrollment for this class is ongoing and cost of tuition will change to reflect classes remaining.

Dancers discover how to move and stretch their bodies in new ways using rhythm, music, and imaginative improvisation. They experience skipping, hopping, jumping, changing levels, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry, and music. Tuition reflects $6 a class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

A class specially designed for our dancers with different abilities, typically enrolled in Special Education. This class focuses on creativity and self-expression with the added bonus of strengthening and flexibility work. While all of our classes are open to all dancers, this class is customized to the needs of the students and moves at the pace specific to those interests and needs. Every dancer deserves their time on the stage! Tuition reflects $6 a class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

For ages 3-6.  Dancers discover how to move and stretch their bodies in new ways using rhythm, music, and imaginative improvisation. They experience skipping, hopping, jumping, changing levels, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry, and music. Tuition reflects $6 a class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

For ages 3-6.  Dancers discover how to move and stretch their bodies in new ways using rhythm, music, and imaginative improvisation. They experience skipping, hopping, jumping, changing levels, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry, and music. Tuition reflects $6 a class, with remaining amount covering costumes, class pictures, registration fees, and performances.

For grades 4-12.  Emphasizes proper technique focusing on strength, flexibility, and alignment. Dancers will learn ballet vocabulary through barre and center floor exercises. This class will enhance the creative movement and modern dance experience offered in the other VDE classes. This class is only offered to dancers concurrently registered for a creative movement and modern dance class. Tuition reflects the cost of each 1.5 hour long class, averaging $9 per class.