Darlington Arts Center — Winter/Spring 2008
Classes for 5 year-olds

Please note: The Winter/Spring Semester begins on Monday, February 4, 2008
Classes with multiple sessions are NOT repetitive!

Preschool Arts Program
Ages 3 - 5
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:30 AM
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Kindergarten Arts Program
Ages 5 - 7
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 3:00 PM
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Workshops:

Community Service Saturdays
January 19, February 16, March 29, April 26 and/or May 3
2:00 – 3:00pm
$5/family or individual per day; $20/group of 6 or more per day
Material donations are always welcome.
Coordinator - Bobbi Smith
Once a month we will be quilting so bring a pair of scissors and some pins and join in the fun!
Students must register and pay by the Wednesday prior to the workshop. Darlington and Bobbi reserve the right to cancel the community service day if there are no registrations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Dancing with Disney
Join us for one or all of the following Fridays: Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 7 , Mar 14, Apr 11 &/or Apr 25
5:00 - 5:45pm
Ages 3 - 5
Teacher - Mattern
$12 per Friday
Calling all princesses and princes! Children develop creative movement through all that is Disney - music soundtracks, stories, and characters. Costumes are encouraged!

Classes:

Fairy Tale Theatre
Ages 4 – 6
Teacher – Jordan
Mondays, 3:00 – 3:45pm
two 8 week sessions
$76 per session
Session 1: Feb 4 – Mar 31 (Not Mar 17)
Session 2: Apr 7 – June 2 (Not May 26)
Relive the magic of your favorite fairy tales! Our budding actors don't need to read in order to create and perform scenes from their favorite magical tales. Throughout the semester students will perform their short plays for parents.

Mommy & Me Clay Creations
Ages 3 – 5 with parent
Teacher – Kaplan
Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30am
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 5 – April 1 (No class 3/18)
Session 2: April 8 – May 27
Enjoy a creative morning with your little one exploring clay construction. Various handbuilding techniques will be introduced.

Discovering Art Together
Ages 3 – 5 with parent
Teacher – Hart
Tuesdays, 5:15 – 6:00pm
$68 +$5 material fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 5 – April 1 (No class 3/18)
Session 2: April 8 – May 27
Share your time and creativity with your child while exploring painting, drawing, sculpting and more.

Creative Movement / Tap
Ages 4 – 6
Teacher – Mattern
Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4:00pm
$357
34 weeks: Started September 19, 2007 (No class 3/19)
Let's make some noise! This class explores foot articulation, rhythm, and movement in an expressive way.

Art Explorers
Ages 4 – 6
Teacher – Hart
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:45pm
$68 +$5 material fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6 – April 2 (No class 3/19)
Session 2: April 9 – May 28
Introduce your little artist to self-expression through multi-media projects; painting, drawing, and handbuilding will be explored.

Creative Movement / Pre-Ballet
Ages 4 – 6
Teacher – Mattern
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00pm
$425
34 weeks: Started September 19, 2007 (No class 3/19)
Students begin to learn the foundations and vocabulary of classical ballet in a fun and creative environment, in which imaginations are expanded through the use of games and stories.

Dance Exploration
Ages 5 – 8
Teacher – Mattern
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$425
34 weeks: Started September 20, 2007 (No class 3/20)
This high energy class will develop creative expression, imagination, and dance fundamentals through the exploration of traditional and contemporary dance styles.

Paint and Clay Works
Ages 5 – 8
Teacher – Dempsey
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee
8 weeks: Feb 7 – Apr 3 (No class 3/20)
Heighten your child's imagination through the use of clay and paint. This class will combine the fundamentals of both art forms for our young artists.

Clay Critters
Ages 5 – 8
Teacher – Dempsey
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee
8 weeks: Apr 10 – May 29
Creativity takes flight in this clay class! Children will learn to punch, roll, and squeeze clay, shaping it into some of their favorite and imaginative animals.

Creative Movement
Ages 3 – 5
Teacher – Weslyk
Fridays, 2:30 – 3:15pm
$357
34 weeks: Started September 21, 2007 (No class 3/21)

Pre-Ballet
Ages 4 – 6
Teacher – Weslyk
Fridays, 3:15 – 4:00pm
$357
34 weeks: Started September 21, 2007 (No class 3/21)
Young children are introduced to classical ballet through elementary techniques and vocablulary, rhythmic exercises, creative movement, basic dance steps, and ballet positions of arms and feet.

Creative Movement
Ages 5 – 7
Teacher – Weslyk
Fridays, 5:00 – 5:45pm
$357
34 weeks: Started September 21, 2007 (No class 3/21)

Creating with Clay
Ages 5 – 9
Teacher – Kaplan
Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30am
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 9 – April 5 (No class 3/22)
Session 2: April 12 – June 7 (No class 5/24)
Use a variety of different clays to explore the many possibilities of handbuilding. We will create sculptures of animals, plaques for your walls, and containers for your many treasures. New projects are introduced every session. Open to both returning and new students.

Isshinryu Karate
Ages 5 & up
Teacher – Freemas
Saturdays
Beginner 10:30 – 11:30am
Intermediate 11:30 – 12:30pm
Advanced/Adult 12:30 – 1:30pm
$161
14 weeks: Feb 9 – June 7 (No class 3/8, 3/22, 5/17, 5/24)
An affiliate of the Traditional Okinawa Karate Institute
Darlington 's Karate Club is based on Isshinryu karate, an Okinawan karate style. Students will learn Isshinryu upper and lower body techniques thrown from a natural, upright stance; Isshinryu Kata (forms); self-defense skills; and some Japanese, which is used frequently in the classroom. Isshinryu karate develops balance, coordination, mental focus, discipline and listening skills. It also develops an awareness of the world around you, and respect for yourself and others.
Students will need to purchase a training uniform, or Gi, for $35 from the instructor. At appropriate times, students will be tested for a higher belt level. There is a testing fee of $35. Testing will be done by TOKI Black belts.

The Suzuki Method:
Realizing the implications of native language learning, Shinichi Suzuki developed the rote method of musical learning. The Suzuki method emphasizes the importance of starting early, listening, repetition, parental involvement and encouragement, and learning with other children. Darlington offers Suzuki instruction in violin and piano.

Pre-Twinkle Violin Classes
Beginners, Ages 4 - 6
For the younger student Darlington offers the Pre-Twinkle Violin Class. Students may take from 16-32 weeks of pre-twinkle before graduating to the traditional Suzuki program.
Beginners: Wed, 6:30 - 7:00pm
Beginners: Sat, 11:30am - Noon
Returning: Sat, 10:00 - 10:30am
Returning: Sat, 10:30 - 11:00am
Returning: Sat, 2:30 - 3:00pm
$88/session two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6/9 - Apr 2/5 (Not Mar 19-22)
Session 2: Apr 9/12 - May 28/Jun 7 (Not May 24)

Suzuki Piano:
30-min private lessons once a week
$27 per week
Teacher - Sato

Music Instruction
Fees: Per 30-minute lesson: $27, Per 45-mins: $40.50, Per 60-mins: $54
Teachers available through arrangement with music registrar, 610-358-3632x103.
Private lessons are available for piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, saxophone, oboe, guitar (rock, folk, jazz, classical), banjo, flute, clarinet, French horn, trombone, tuba, and drums/percussion.
Theory classes are included in the price of private instrumental lessons.

Instrumental Group Lessons/Ensembles
2 players: $18 per student per 30 minutes
3 players: $16 per student per 30 minutes
4 players: $14 per student per 30 minutes
5 players: $12 per student per 30 minutes
Our instrumental ensemble groups are chosen for personal and musical compatibility as well as proficiency and age. Open to all instruments.

Music Therapy
Teacher - Houpt
An individualized approach to music designed to address special needs and abilities. Participants will be engaged actively and experientially through music. The goal of the program is to increase appreciation and enjoyment of music while providing for the advancement of psycho/social development and increased functioning at the highest physical and cognitive levels. Day, time, price, and length of this class will be determined on an individual basis.

 

977 Shavertown Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19061
info@darlingtonarts.org
610-358-3632