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...
With the use of a live model, aspiring designers learn how to draw the figure by following an instructional breakdown of the human form and practicing gesture sketches. The model will start in black tights and body suit to allow a clear understanding of the structure of the figure, adding skirts and scarves to practice drawing fabric draping and the flow of a garment. Read More...
"An apple, a top hat, a giant spoon; A bright red cape and a glittery moon. A battered old suitcase holds storytelling magic. Can you release it? Come, and unlatch it!" Each week, props and costume pieces from the suitcase will spark a new dramatic adventure. Creative drama, movement, and collaborative storytelling will bring these tales to life. Read More...
Using stories, props and poems for inspiration, children will be prompted to use their imagination and express ideas through words, movement and song while working cooperatively. Parents and friends are invited to view a short performance on August 6th. Read More...
Want to know more about the many sides of theater? Class will include exercises in script-writing, improvisation, vocal projection, movement and designing props, scenery and costumes. Students will spend a portion of the class with an art teacher and will have a short break for a packed dinner or snack. Parents and friends are invited to view a short performance on August 6th. 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 learn the ins and outs of using their digital cameras to capture the people and events that make their life special. Through lessons and activities, students will learn what makes great photos and how to use some of the modes on their cameras. Students may be asked to have a small number of photos printed throughout the session to bring to class. Read More...
Young artists learn fundamental drawing and painting techniques in a variety of media. Concepts such as light, shadow, perspective, form and color theory are covered. Read More...
Learn techniques to make beautiful and colorful beaded wire jewelry using basic wire wrapping techniques. Each student will make their own earrings, bracelet and personal initial necklace. Read More...
Explore basic drawing principles including, but not limited to: line, texture, shading and design, while experimenting with a variety of black and white and color media. 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...
The Chinese Spring Festival (also known as the Chinese New Year) is the most important festival and holiday in China. Campers will join the celebration by learning traditional songs about luck and prosperity, designing beautiful props to use in the famous dragon and lion dances, exploring nuo drama, and more! Campers will end their week with a beautiful Lantern Festival.
Read More...The Chinese Spring Festival (also known as the Chinese New Year) is the most important festival and holiday in China. Campers will join the celebration by learning traditional songs about luck and prosperity, designing beautiful props to use in the famous dragon and lion dances, exploring nuo drama, and more! Campers will end their week with a beautiful Lantern Festival.
Read More...The Chinese Spring Festival (also known as the Chinese New Year) is the most important festival and holiday in China. Campers will join the celebration by learning traditional songs about luck and prosperity, designing beautiful props to use in the famous dragon and lion dances, exploring nuo drama, and more! Campers will end their week with a beautiful Lantern Festival.
Read More...Unleash your creativity during a weeklong exploration of the Visual Arts! Try different styles and media such as paint, graphite, clay, pastels and mixed media, while learning about artists and art movements. Students will discover their own strengths and develop technique while creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Projects will differ from the June 25-29, July & August weeks allowing campers to attend one or all weeks of Visual Art Intensive Camp.
Read More...In this class you will discover stories by masters of the creepy tale, create sinister villains and frightening settings, and write your own story that will be sure to scare your friends and family silly around the campfire this summer. 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...
Kindermusik Our Time encourages children to be creative, to initiate their own ideas and to respond in their own ways, while the parents' active participation gives the toddlers the security they need. Playing instruments, singing, moving, and exploring uncover an engaging musical world while building the toddlers' confidence, self-control, and communication skills. 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...
Pre-Twinkle Violin classes prepare a child to approach the violin with an eager, successful, and musical disposition. Students will learn the fundamental elements of violin playing: basic posture, bow hold, violin hold, and 5 Suzuki rhythms in a fun and high-energy setting. This prepares students for the next level, Twinkler Violin. Read More...
Pre-Twinkle Violin classes prepare a child to approach the violin with an eager, successful, and musical disposition. Students will learn the fundamental elements of violin playing: basic posture, bow hold, violin hold, and 5 Suzuki rhythms in a fun and high-energy setting. This prepares students for the next level, Twinkler Violin. Read More...
Graduates of Darlington's Pre-Twinkle Violin advance to Twinkler Violin. In addition to weekly group classes, students receive 30-minute weekly private lessons. Students will learn the notes to Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and five variations of that song. This prepares students for the Suzuki Book 1 Group. Read More...
Create functional handbuilt pottery forms such as bowls, cups, and vases as well as sculptural objects out of earthenware clay. Students will decorate their pots with colorful food-safe glazes so they can be used at home! Read More...
Discover everything you need to know about using clay as an artistic medium. Create functional and sculptural objects by learning how to pinch, coil and slab-build. 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...
Our youngest ballerinas are introduced to classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and rhythm through games and fairy tale stories. Read More...
Learn classical ballet technique & vocabulary through exercises at the barre, stretching & center floor work. Emphasis is on improving balance, coordination, posture & strength. Read More...
Young children are introduced to classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and rhythm in a fun and creative atmosphere. 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...
The Chinese Spring Festival (also known as the Chinese New Year) is the most important festival and holiday in China. Campers will join the celebration by learning traditional songs about luck and prosperity, designing beautiful props to use in the famous dragon and lion dances, exploring nuo drama, and more! Campers will end their week with a beautiful Lantern Festival.
Read More...Get funky! This class for beginning and intermediate dancers develops movement dynamics and energy needed for styles of hip hop from old school to today's new trends. 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...
The first years of a child's life are the most important for learning music. Parents and children will be introduced to the language of music together as they sing, chant, move and play. 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...
Grab your palette and head outside! Learn about landscape painting while exploring Darlington's scenic environment and making other outdoor creations such as plant rubbings, birdfeeders, drip painting and more! Rainy day projects also planned. 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 the fundamental skills necessary to create a variety of forms in clay using your hands, tools and the potter's wheel. Using these techniques, make functional pottery such as cups, bowls, and plates, which you will decorate with food-safe glazes so they can be used at home! 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...
In a creative environment, children journey into basic dance movement and rhythm, developing a sense of grace, balance and coordination. Have lots of fun with imaginative improvisation while making some noise with the early study of tap. Read More...
Explore the wide world of jazz dance and learn the basic rhythms, sounds and techniques of tap. From funky and fast to graceful and steady, students will have fun while discovering the world of movement and dance. Read More...
Students will strengthen their foundations in jazz dance, emphasizing movement quality, flexibility, turns and leaps, while exploring the rhythms and sounds of tap. Some dance experience required. Beginning tappers welcomed. Read More...
This high energy class will develop creative expression, imagination, and dance fundamentals through the exploration of traditional and contemporary dance styles. A great introduction to movement in jazz and hip hop 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 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...
Heighten your child's imagination through the use of clay and paint! This class will combine the fundamentals of both two- and three-dimensional art for our young artists. Read More...
Do you have a favorite character from a book or movie? Bring images to class and learn to draw them. Then, imagine and draw other creatures and fantasies. 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...
Rio de Janiero is home to the largest and most popular carnival on earth! Students will re-create the stunning celebration with dazzling costumes and props for a spectacular parade. Campers will play percussion instruments and whistles, creating fun rhythms for Brazil's famous samba dancing.
Read More...Rio de Janiero is home to the largest and most popular carnival on earth! Students will re-create the stunning celebration with dazzling costumes and props for a spectacular parade. Campers will play percussion instruments and whistles, creating fun rhythms for Brazil's famous samba dancing.
Read More...Rio de Janiero is home to the largest and most popular carnival on earth! Students will re-create the stunning celebration with dazzling costumes and props for a spectacular parade. Campers will play percussion instruments and whistles, creating fun rhythms for Brazil's famous samba dancing.
Read More...Unleash your creativity during a weeklong exploration of the Visual Arts! Try different styles and media such as paint, graphite, clay, pastels and mixed media, while learning about artists and art movements. Students will discover their own strengths and develop technique while creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Projects will differ from the June 18-22, July & August weeks allowing campers to attend one or all weeks of Visual Art Intensive Camp.
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...
Rio de Janiero is home to the largest and most popular carnival on earth! Students will re-create the stunning celebration with dazzling costumes and props for a spectacular parade. Campers will play percussion instruments and whistles, creating fun rhythms for Brazil's famous samba dancing.
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...
Creating art as a family is not only meaningful, but FUN! Join us and be guided through age-appropriate projects that will inspire children and their parents alike! Read More...
For centuries, the Japanese have celebrated the beautiful cherry blossoms, or sakura, that bloom each spring. Take part in this exploration of beauty, creating painted depictions of the flowers and acting out Japanese tales and legends about the famous blossoms. Campers will also dance to traditional Japanese music, as well as contemporary J-Pop and learn traditional songs.
Read More...For centuries, the Japanese have celebrated the beautiful cherry blossoms, or sakura, that bloom each spring. Take part in this exploration of beauty, creating painted depictions of the flowers and acting out Japanese tales and legends about the famous blossoms. Campers will also dance to traditional Japanese music, as well as contemporary J-Pop and learn traditional songs.
Read More...For centuries, the Japanese have celebrated the beautiful cherry blossoms, or sakura, that bloom each spring. Take part in this exploration of beauty, creating painted depictions of the flowers and acting out Japanese tales and legends about the famous blossoms. Campers will also dance to traditional Japanese music, as well as contemporary J-Pop and learn traditional songs.
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 students who have little or no previous training on the guitar this course includes: tuning, elementary theory, first position chords, and sight reading in the first position. Read More...
For students who have completed at least 16 weeks of Beginner Guitar Class for Kids I, this course will cover: theory, chords, and basic songs. 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...
Young chefs will learn to prepare and cook delicious snacks while creating special crafts to use in the kitchen. Bon appetit! Read More...
"Travel" to St. Petersburg for Russia's largest arts festival which takes place every summer when the sun stays up for a full 24 hours! Campers will join in Russian music, dance and drama as performed each year at the Mariinsky Theatre, and create artwork based on the event's stunning fireworks during the festival's ending Scarlet Sails celebration!
Read More..."Travel" to St. Petersburg for Russia's largest arts festival which takes place every summer when the sun stays up for a full 24 hours! Campers will join in Russian music, dance and drama as performed each year at the Mariinsky Theatre, and create artwork based on the event's stunning fireworks during the festival's ending Scarlet Sails celebration!
Read More..."Travel" to St. Petersburg for Russia's largest arts festival which takes place every summer when the sun stays up for a full 24 hours! Campers will join in Russian music, dance and drama as performed each year at the Mariinsky Theatre, and create artwork based on the event's stunning fireworks during the festival's ending Scarlet Sails celebration!
Read More...Native Americans assemble each year in Oklahoma to share and exhibit the arts of their diverse tribal heritages. Share in their traditions by learning to make beautiful woven and beaded objects like those found at the art market and moving to the dances of several tribes. Play percussion instruments and act out Native American legends during this festive event!
Read More...Native Americans assemble each year in Oklahoma to share and exhibit the arts of their diverse tribal heritages. Share in their traditions by learning to make beautiful woven and beaded objects like those found at the art market and moving to the dances of several tribes. Play percussion instruments and act out Native American legends during this festive event!
Read More...Native Americans assemble each year in Oklahoma to share and exhibit the arts of their diverse tribal heritages. Share in their traditions by learning to make beautiful woven and beaded objects like those found at the art market and moving to the dances of several tribes. Play percussion instruments and act out Native American legends during this festive event!
Read More...Native Americans assemble each year in Oklahoma to share and exhibit the arts of their diverse tribal heritages. Share in their traditions by learning to make beautiful woven and beaded objects like those found at the art market and moving to the dances of several tribes. Play percussion instruments and act out Native American legends during this festive event!
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...
Creating art as a family is not only meaningful, but FUN! Join us and be guided through age-appropriate projects that will inspire children and their parents alike! New projects will be covered at each workshop. Read More...
Native Americans assemble each year in Oklahoma to share and exhibit the arts of their diverse tribal heritages. Share in their traditions by learning to make beautiful woven and beaded objects like those found at the art market and moving to the dances of several tribes. Play percussion instruments and act out Native American legends during this festive event!
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...
Explore creative movement, follow an instructor's dance moves and have a lot of fun while dressing up like your favorite character! Students will play some movement games and listen to songs from their favorite movies. Read More...
Each summer, all of the people of Bali come together to showcase the island's rich artistic heritage in a major arts festival. Take part this year by learning some of Bali's classical dances, exploring ancient Balinese stories through acting and dance, creating popular Indonesian handcrafts and playing the island's gamelan music.
Read More...Each summer, all of the people of Bali come together to showcase the island's rich artistic heritage in a major arts festival. Take part this year by learning some of Bali's classical dances, exploring ancient Balinese stories through acting and dance, creating popular Indonesian handcrafts and playing the island's gamelan music.
Read More...Each summer, all of the people of Bali come together to showcase the island's rich artistic heritage in a major arts festival. Take part this year by learning some of Bali's classical dances, exploring ancient Balinese stories through acting and dance, creating popular Indonesian handcrafts and playing the island's gamelan music.
Read More...Each summer, all of the people of Bali come together to showcase the island's rich artistic heritage in a major arts festival. Take part this year by learning some of Bali's classical dances, exploring ancient Balinese stories through acting and dance, creating popular Indonesian handcrafts and playing the island's gamelan music.
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...
The summer is a great time to get crafty with paper! Use bright colored paper to create beautiful birds to hang outside as well as other folded paper crafts. Read More...
Each summer, all of the people of Bali come together to showcase the island's rich artistic heritage in a major arts festival. Take part this year by learning some of Bali's classical dances, exploring ancient Balinese stories through acting and dance, creating popular Indonesian handcrafts and playing the island's gamelan music.
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...
We've landed on a lost island and it's time to explore! Each week students will find a mysterious bottle with a message - a map, a clue, a letter - which will guide us as we investigate this new land. Read More...
Students will learn the ins and outs of using their digital cameras to capture the people and events that make their life special. Through lessons and activities, students will learn what makes great photos and how to use some of the modes on their cameras. Students may be asked to have a small number of photos printed throughout the session to bring to class. Read More...
Young artists learn fundamental drawing and painting techniques in a variety of media. Concepts such as light, shadow, perspective, form and color theory are covered. Read More...
Learn techniques to make beautiful and colorful beaded wire jewelry using basic wire wrapping techniques. Each student will make their own earrings, bracelet and personal initial necklace. Read More...
Explore basic drawing principles including, but not limited to: line, texture, shading and design, while experimenting with a variety of black and white and color media. 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...
Hop down to Cuba and take part in Santiago's Fiesta del Fuego (Festival of Fire), a festival celebrating the arts of Cuba and other Caribbean islands. Learn about Cuban music and dance and their Spanish and African influences, learn how to dance the Habanera, act out popular Cuban tales and more!
Read More...Hop down to Cuba and take part in Santiago's Fiesta del Fuego (Festival of Fire), a festival celebrating the arts of Cuba and other Caribbean islands. Learn about Cuban music and dance and their Spanish and African influences, learn how to dance the Habanera, act out popular Cuban tales and more!
Read More...Hop down to Cuba and take part in Santiago's Fiesta del Fuego (Festival of Fire), a festival celebrating the arts of Cuba and other Caribbean islands. Learn about Cuban music and dance and their Spanish and African influences, learn how to dance the Habanera, act out popular Cuban tales and more!
Read More...Unleash your creativity during a weeklong exploration of the Visual Arts! Try different styles and media such as paint, graphite, clay, pastels and mixed media, while learning about artists and art movements. Students will discover their own strengths and develop technique while creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Projects will differ from the June & August weeks allowing campers to attend one or all weeks of Visual Art Intensive Camp.
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...
Kindermusik Our Time encourages children to be creative, to initiate their own ideas and to respond in their own ways, while the parents' active participation gives the toddlers the security they need. Playing instruments, singing, moving, and exploring uncover an engaging musical world while building the toddlers' confidence, self-control, and communication skills. Read More...
Create functional handbuilt pottery forms such as bowls, cups, and vases as well as sculptural objects out of earthenware clay. Students will decorate their pots with colorful food-safe glazes so they can be used at home! Read More...
Discover everything you need to know about using clay as an artistic medium. Create functional and sculptural objects by learning how to pinch, coil and slab-build. 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...
Our youngest ballerinas are introduced to classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and rhythm through games and fairy tale stories. Read More...
Hop down to Cuba and take part in Santiago's Fiesta del Fuego (Festival of Fire), a festival celebrating the arts of Cuba and other Caribbean islands. Learn about Cuban music and dance and their Spanish and African influences, learn how to dance the Habanera, act out popular Cuban tales and more!
Read More...Grab your palette and head outside! Learn about landscape painting while exploring Darlington's scenic environment and making other outdoor creations such as plant rubbings, birdfeeders, drip painting and more! Rainy day projects also planned. 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 the fundamental skills necessary to create a variety of forms in clay using your hands, tools and the potter's wheel. Using these techniques, make functional pottery such as cups, bowls, and plates, which you will decorate with food-safe glazes so they can be used at home! 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...
Young chefs will learn to prepare and cook delicious snacks while creating special crafts to use in the kitchen. Bon appetit! Read More...
Heighten your child's imagination through the use of clay and paint! This class will combine the fundamentals of both two- and three-dimensional art for our young artists. Read More...
Do you have a favorite character from a book or movie? Bring images to class and learn to draw them. Then, imagine and draw other creatures and fantasies. 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...
Hawaii's Aloha Festival showcases the islands' unique artforms and traditions each fall. Take part by singing mele chants and songs, practice your hula dance, act out stories about the mythical menehune people of the island and create bright and beautiful artwork inspired by Hawaii's colorful environment!
Read More...Hawaii's Aloha Festival showcases the islands' unique artforms and traditions each fall. Take part by singing mele chants and songs, practice your hula dance, act out stories about the mythical menehune people of the island and create bright and beautiful artwork inspired by Hawaii's colorful environment!
Read More...Hawaii's Aloha Festival showcases the islands' unique artforms and traditions each fall. Take part by singing mele chants and songs, practice your hula dance, act out stories about the mythical menehune people of the island and create bright and beautiful artwork inspired by Hawaii's colorful environment!
Read More...Hawaii's Aloha Festival showcases the islands' unique artforms and traditions each fall. Take part by singing mele chants and songs, practice your hula dance, act out stories about the mythical menehune people of the island and create bright and beautiful artwork inspired by Hawaii's colorful environment!
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...
Hawaii's Aloha Festival showcases the islands' unique artforms and traditions each fall. Take part by singing mele chants and songs, practice your hula dance, act out stories about the mythical menehune people of the island and create bright and beautiful artwork inspired by Hawaii's colorful environment!
Read More...Calling all guys! This high-energy class explores elements of hip hop in a way that is tailored to the creative and developmental needs of boys. 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...
Explore creative movement, follow an instructor's dance moves and have a lot of fun while dressing up like your favorite character! Students will play some movement games and listen to songs from their favorite movies. Read More...
The first years of a child's life are the most important for learning music. Parents and children will be introduced to the language of music together as they sing, chant, move and play. Read More...
Each year the countries of northwest Africa come together to celebrate their various Arab and indigenous cultures. Join us in the desert to move to Moroccan dances, sing traditional Tunisian songs and act out dramatics poems - still the desert's primary form of communication! Try your hand at weaving Berber rugs and learn about symbolic African abstract designs.
Read More...Each year the countries of northwest Africa come together to celebrate their various Arab and indigenous cultures. Join us in the desert to move to Moroccan dances, sing traditional Tunisian songs and act out dramatics poems - still the desert's primary form of communication! Try your hand at weaving Berber rugs and learn about symbolic African abstract designs.
Read More...Each year the countries of northwest Africa come together to celebrate their various Arab and indigenous cultures. Join us in the desert to move to Moroccan dances, sing traditional Tunisian songs and act out dramatics poems - still the desert's primary form of communication! Try your hand at weaving Berber rugs and learn about symbolic African abstract designs.
Read More...Each year the countries of northwest Africa come together to celebrate their various Arab and indigenous cultures. Join us in the desert to move to Moroccan dances, sing traditional Tunisian songs and act out dramatics poems - still the desert's primary form of communication! Try your hand at weaving Berber rugs and learn about symbolic African abstract designs.
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...
Each year the countries of northwest Africa come together to celebrate their various Arab and indigenous cultures. Join us in the desert to move to Moroccan dances, sing traditional Tunisian songs and act out dramatics poems - still the desert's primary form of communication! Try your hand at weaving Berber rugs and learn about symbolic African abstract designs.
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...
Unleash your creativity during a weeklong exploration of the Visual Arts! Try different styles and media such as paint, graphite, clay, pastels and mixed media, while learning about artists and art movements. Students will discover their own strengths and develop technique while creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Projects will differ from the June & July weeks allowing campers to attend one or all weeks of Visual Art Intensive Camp.
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...
India's year-end diwali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion of singing and dancing. Share in the festivities by taking part in traditional and folk Indian music and dances such as bhangra, and form small clay oil lamps like those used to light up the cities during diwali.
Read More...India's year-end diwali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion of singing and dancing. Share in the festivities by taking part in traditional and folk Indian music and dances such as bhangra, and form small clay oil lamps like those used to light up the cities during diwali.
Read More...India's year-end diwali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion of singing and dancing. Share in the festivities by taking part in traditional and folk Indian music and dances such as bhangra, and form small clay oil lamps like those used to light up the cities during diwali.
Read More...India's year-end diwali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion of singing and dancing. Share in the festivities by taking part in traditional and folk Indian music and dances such as bhangra, and form small clay oil lamps like those used to light up the cities during diwali.
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...
India's year-end diwali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion of singing and dancing. Share in the festivities by taking part in traditional and folk Indian music and dances such as bhangra, and form small clay oil lamps like those used to light up the cities during diwali.
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...
Creating art as a family is not only meaningful, but FUN! Join us and be guided through age-appropriate projects that will inspire children and their parents alike! New projects will be covered at each workshop. 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...
With the use of a live model, aspiring designers learn how to draw the figure by following an instructional breakdown of the human form and practicing gesture sketches. The model will start in black tights and body suit to allow a clear understanding of the structure of the figure, adding skirts and scarves to practice drawing fabric draping and the flow of a garment. Read More...
Unleash your creativity during a weeklong exploration of the Visual Arts! Try different styles and media such as paint, graphite, clay, pastels and mixed media, while learning about artists and art movements. Students will discover their own strengths and develop technique while creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Projects will differ from the June & July weeks allowing campers to attend one or all weeks of Visual Art Intensive Camp.
Read More...Tired of the same old princess tales? Through drama, music, creative storytelling and movement present the stories of brave young women from a variety of cultures. Girls will also exercise their creativity through costuming and set design. The week will culminate with a performance for friends and family.
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...
Explore creative movement, follow an instructor's dance moves and have a lot of fun while dressing up like your favorite character! Students will play some movement games and listen to songs from their favorite movies. 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...