Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Read More...Learn the ins and outs of dancing in Musical Theater! A great introduction for students hoping to take part in school musicals or for those who would like to explore more jazz styles. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Read More...Learn the ins and outs of dancing in Musical Theater! A great introduction for students hoping to take part in school musicals or for those who would like to explore more jazz styles. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Use tools to scratch through a black surface to reveal beautiful designs in color and black and white. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Learn the ins and outs of dancing in Musical Theater! A great introduction for students hoping to take part in school musicals or for those who would like to explore more jazz styles. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Teens will explore the vast artistic potential of clay, including pottery, sculpture and casting. Students will learn about using equipment such as the potter's wheel and slab roller, as well as how to load and fire an electric kiln. Weather permitting, students will also take part in a primitive pit-firing outdoors. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Set sail this summer with Darlington's Musical Theater program. Students will study acting, tap and vocal techniques while gaining a broad understanding of the world of musical theater. Teens will work together to create and perform their own dramatic scene using musical excerpts from a popular Broadway musical. Come work with Darlington's professional actors, dancers and singers this summer and find your place on stage! Students should wear comfortable clothes and bring tap or hard soled shoes for dance component. Parents and friends are invited to view a short performance on August 6th. Read More...
Learn the basics of acting, characterization, vocalization and movement in a fun and friendly environment. Through improvisation, script reading and games, students will gain confidence and discover their creativity while developing acting skills. Read More...
Students will be guided individually as they experiment with various media: acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, colored pencils and more. Students will compose images of still-lifes, portraits, landscapes and subjects of their choice. Read More...
Develop grace, agility and posture through ballet barre warm ups and center floor choreography. Great for dancers experienced in other styles of dance who need an understanding of basic ballet techniques, or for those wishing to pursue ballet but lack previous experience. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Want to learn to play the guitar but never tried before? A small class setting makes it fun to learn together. The instructor, an accomplished folk musician, will teach both chord and basic note playing. Read More...
Learn to build forms in clay using sculptural and pottery techniques, working with coils, slabs and the pottery wheel. Fundamental sculpting techniques will be covered including building small armatures, joining pieces and texturing. Read More...
Individual attention allows students with basic drawing and painting experience to develop a selected type of work - still-life, landscape, portraiture - in a medium of choice - oils, acrylics, watercolors or pencil. Read More...
Dancers continue to gain grace and confidence through classical ballet. More advanced technique & combinations of steps will build strength. Instructor permission required. Read More...
Explore balance, floor work and improvisation while focusing on breathing and posture. Dancers will connect their emotions with movements. New techniques and music genres will be explored. Read More...
Kick it up a notch! Students will dig in deeper to the study of jazz and hip hop techniques with new movement studies and exciting challenges on the dance floor including toprock, tricks, turns and leaps. Instructor permission required. Read More...
Ditch the Workout, Join the Party! Get fit and have fun in this exciting class that fuses Latin and International rhythms with easy-to-follow moves that will get your heart rate up and burn calories! Read More...
Learn to observe your body and mind through breathing and alignment exercises. Class will consist of breathing exercises, gentle to moderate yoga postures, deep relaxation and meditation. May be adapted to each individual's needs and abilities. Read More...
Essential for all instrumental and vocal students. Note-reading and notation in treble and bass clefs. Rhythmic exercises and games designed to explore tempo and time signatures. Introduction to sight-singing and ear training with solfege. Read More...
You've got cameras, phones and more to make photographs of you, your friends and your world. BUT, do you have an "eye" for creating images that make people look twice? In a fast paced setting, you will learn how cameras work, but mostly concentrate on "seeing" the world differently - the key to making images that say something. This class will include a review of your work, weekly shooting assignments and feedback on your work. All you need is a camera... even the camera on your phone (although REAL cameras are better). Read More...
Learn to make photographs that are compelling and memorable. Discover how your camera works and how to make images that are dramatically different from what you are shooting now. Students are given shooting assignments each week, which will be reviewed in class to ensure personal growth. Read More...
Explore the many techniques of making pottery: pinch, slab, coil and wheel-throwing. Work step-by-step through each technique using these skills to create a variety of functional and decorative forms. Read More...
This fundamental course will introduce the basic skills necessary for a strong foundation in drawing. Students will practice and develop their ability to draw what they see with an emphasis on value, tone, mark-making, line quality, accuracy and sensitivity. This course is for those who want to learn to draw or to improve their drawing skills. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Learn to observe your body and mind through breathing and alignment exercises. Class will consist of breathing exercises, gentle to moderate yoga postures, deep relaxation and meditation. May be adapted to each individual's needs and abilities. Read More...
Class covers upper and lower body basics, introductory Kata (forms) and develops listening skills, hand/eye coordination, and self-discipline. This class develops the ability to function in a structured group setting. Read More...
Intermediate students (green with white stripe belts and solid green belts) will focus on more advanced basics, Kata, sparring, and self-defense while receiving an introduction to the history and philosophy of martial arts. Advanced students (all green with brown stripe belts, all brown belt levels) will cover advanced Kata, sparring, self-defense, philosophy and history while receiving an introduction to traditional karate weapons (bo – a 6-foot staff). All levels of adults are welcome as well. Read More...
The ultimate goal of the class is a black belt. Current enrollment in Advanced Isshinryu Karate required. Read More...
Add some personal style to your home with a one-of-a-kind pillow cover! Cut out beautiful designs in felt to apply to the cover with an easy-to-learn blanket stitch. Read More...
Enjoyable and careful preparation for the student who enjoys singing but whose voice is not quite mature enough for private lessons. Proper posture and breathing, diction, and tone production will be covered. Read More...
Join fellow artists as you work in the medium of your choice with a live model. All media welcome. Read More...
Take the mystery out of painting and learn how to see as an artist does! Beginning with basic drawing and rendering concepts and advancing into a study of the full color wheel, students will learn about portraying an image through value and color while being introduced to a variety of media including acrylics, pastel and watercolor. Read More...
Create one-of-a-kind, elegant jewelry out of semi-precious metals such as sterling silver, copper and brass. Techniques covered will include wire wrapping, hammering/forging on a bench block, stamping, drilling, filing, texturing and using metal patinas. Projects will include hand-stamped name necklaces, silver & leather bracelets, and sterling silver hoop earrings. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
For teens who have little or no previous training on the guitar this course includes: tuning, elementary theory, sight reading, first position chords, reading chord diagrams, and includes a wide range of musical styles ranging from classical to rock. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Using a simple folding and weaving technique, create a beautiful paper basket to hold fruit, balls of yarn or odds and ends. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Discover the versatile world of collage while designing an abstract, pattern-based postcard on a piece of balsa wood. Students may bring their favorite paper with them if they choose; otherwise materials will be provided. Read More...
Students will be guided individually as they experiment with various media: acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, colored pencils and more. Students will compose images of still-lifes, portraits, landscapes and subjects of their choice. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Learn to build forms in clay using sculptural and pottery techniques, working with coils, slabs and the pottery wheel. Fundamental sculpting techniques will be covered including building small armatures, joining pieces and texturing. Read More...
You've got cameras, phones and more to make photographs of you, your friends and your world. BUT, do you have an "eye" for creating images that make people look twice? In a fast paced setting, you will learn how cameras work, but mostly concentrate on "seeing" the world differently - the key to making images that say something. This class will include a review of your work, weekly shooting assignments and feedback on your work. All you need is a camera... even the camera on your phone (although REAL cameras are better). Read More...
Explore the many techniques of making pottery: pinch, slab, coil and wheel-throwing. Work step-by-step through each technique using these skills to create a variety of functional and decorative forms. Read More...
This fundamental course will introduce the basic skills necessary for a strong foundation in drawing. Students will practice and develop their ability to draw what they see with an emphasis on value, tone, mark-making, line quality, accuracy and sensitivity. This course is for those who want to learn to draw or to improve their drawing skills. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Using stamps and texturing tools, illustrate the word of your choice - a name, virtue, etc. - in clay to either hang on the wall or to stand on a shelf. Students will glaze the words in their color of choice. Read More...
Take the mystery out of painting and learn how to see as an artist does! Beginning with basic drawing and rendering concepts and advancing into a study of the full color wheel, students will learn about portraying an image through value and color while being introduced to a variety of media including acrylics, pastel and watercolor. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Using natural reed, create a heart-shaped woven basket perfect as an ornament or gift. Read More...
Learn everything you need to know about auditioning for a part in a play. Through exercises in acting and vocalization, and learning audition-day pointers, students will increase their comfort level with the process of trying out for a part. This workshop will include choosing a monologue, developing your vocal strengths and adding depth to your character through emotion and movement. Read More...
Become familiar with the modes and functions of your digital SLR camera, as well as the use of the different lenses available. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Receive practical information to help you prepare a portfolio for application to college programs such as Architecture, Fashion, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Animation, Film, Photography, Fine Arts, Art Education and more. A teacher with over 30 years of experience preparing student artists for college study and careers in Visual Art will review your portfolio and make suggestions for improvement while answering questions you may have. Students who have not yet begun to build their portfolio are also welcome for helpful pointers and tips. Read More...
Experience the benefits of deep relaxation. This workshop will include a brief discussion, a few gentle stretches, and an extended period of guided relaxation. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Discover the art of fusing glass into rich, colorful pendants to be used in necklaces, earrings and broaches. Students will learn the basic techniques of cutting class, assembling designs and fusing them at high tempertures in a kiln. Students will create several pieces each, using Art Glass and Dichroic Glass. Read More...
Class will consist of breathing techniques, gentle yoga postures focusing on proper alignment, relaxation, and meditation. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Dancers – learn to stay strong, flexible and healthy. Explore how to be your best by utilizing your own strengths. Workshop begins with conditioning exercises and mixes in a few new dance 'tricks' as well. Learn to take care of yourself in all aspects of life, including: how to eat to create a healthy body, the need for sleep, how to prevent injuries, how to best condition your body and much more. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...