Digital Media
6 Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm
Explore the elements and principles of design with guided projects using the Adobe Creative Suite. Each week will feature a design prompt illustrating the use of various tools/functions: texture (week one), contrast (week two), line (week three), movement (week four), pattern (week five), and balance (week six). Students should bring a flash drive, camera (phone, tablet, or DSLR), and SD card (if using camera). Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 15+.
1 Saturday, 12-1:30 pm
Do you want to learn how to optimize your photos without investing in expensive equipment? Join us to learn how to utilize your Smartphone’s camera to its full potential. In this one-day workshop we will cover manual camera functions, composition, and lighting.
Supplies list: Adobe Lightroom App (free download), FOCOS App (or another manual camera app), Smartphone. Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 13-17
*This class is also available for adults.
1 Saturday, 12 - 1:30 pm
Explore the different tools and functions of Photoshop by collaging elements to create a whimsical photo-manipulation in Adobe PhotoShop. Bring an SD card and a flash drive to class. Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 13-17.
Music
8 Tuesdays, by half-hour appointment
Whether your child is just beginning or seeking to advance his/her skills, each ½ hour private lesson is tailored to the student’s individual abilities. Information on rentals and appropriately sized instruments is available. Options to add additional individual and group lessons available.
This class has been canceled.
8 Thursdays, by half-hour appointment
Whether just beginning or refining your skills, join newcomer Kris Harper for 1:1 vocal instruction incorporating the benefit of proper breathing techniques, posture, engagement of the entire body, vocal production, and proper vowel formation. Lessons are open to children and adults, ages 10+. We will contact you to schedule your lesson time, between 3:00 – 6:00 pm, after registration
This Class Has Been Canceled
8 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Apprehensive about making music? There’s no wrong way to drum! Explore your curiosity with less apprehension and more success while building strong social skills! Drumming circles have proven beneficial to communication, academic and emotional development, cognitive skills, and even fine and gross motor impairments! Learn about this versatile instrument and have fun in a supportive environment. African drums will be provided in class. Capacity: 12. Minimum: 5. Ages 10+.
8 Saturdays, by half-hour appointment
Join teacher Kevin Danielson for 1:1 piano instruction for beginners, as well as those wanting to improve their musical talents. Each one-half hour lesson, tailored to the student’s individual level, will build on skills. Ages 10+. Appointments begin at 10:30 am. Last appointment at 3:30 pm.
Reinforce private lessons by learning to play with others! This course is designed to help existing students listen, respond and perform as a team. Lessons will end with a recital for families.
Painting
1 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m
Start your painting journey today! Join the Hoyt’s own Miss Paige to learn the art of acrylic painting on canvas. You will create a winter still life painting. All materials are included. A great class for teens! No painting experience needed.
Capacity: 10. Minimum: 5. Ages 13-18.
1 Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Start your painting journey today! Join the Hoyt’s own Miss Paige to learn the art of acrylic painting on canvas. Bring in some of your favorite items to paint. All supplies are included. A great class for teens! No painting experience needed. Capacity: 10. Minimum: 5. Ages 13-18.
Stained Glass
1 Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm
Learn the basic skills of the copper foil method to create a simple fall themed sun catcher! You’ll learn to cut, grind, foil and solder to walk away with a work of art for your window! Tuition includes all materials. Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 3 students. Ages: 13 - 17.
Videography
8 Thursdays, 6-8 pm
This class is to provide students with little to no knowledge of video production with the basic steps required to produce a Hollywood film/video. Gain a basic understanding of camera operation, lighting, editing and sound to make a video with your classmates! Bring a notebook and a flash drive. Capacity: 8. Minimum: 6. Ages 13-18.
8 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am
Claymation is essentially stop motion animation using clay to create your characters and develop your storyline. Professional filmmaker, Tom Stoops, will lead students through the process of developing a character and storyline, the use of green screens, cameras, and editing. At the end of the course, the students will have a finished ‘short’ to share! Capacity: 8. Minimum: 6.