Teen Classes

Digital Media

Claymation Animation
Ages:9-12
$145 Non-members | $115 Members
Instructor: Joey Anzalone
Jan 13 - Mar 2, 2024

8 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am

Come and join us in the digital lab and learn the art of Claymation. Students will learn to develop characters and storyline. They will work with green screen backdrops, camera work, and editing. At the end of the course, the students will have a finished short movie that they can put on a thumb drive.

Capacity: 8.  Minimum: 6. Ages 9-12.  Instructor: Joey Anzalone. Non-members:  $145. Members: $115. 

Smartphone Photography Workshop
$45 Non-members | $30 Members
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks Hatch
Save the Date: Jan 13, 2024

1 Saturday, 12-1:30 pm

Do you want to learn how to optimize your photos without investing in expensive equipment? Learn how to utilize your smartphone’s camera to its full potential. In this one-day workshop, we will cover manual camera functions, composition, lighting, and editing. You must bring your phone.

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Non-members: $45/ Members: $30.

Adobe Photoshop Workshop
$45 Non-members | $30 Members
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks Hatch
Save the Date: Feb 3, 2024

Want to learn more about Photo Editing? Explore tools, functions, and applications of Adobe Photoshop. Bringing questions is encouraged! Experience not required.

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Non-members: $45/ Members: $30.

Drawing

Basics & Beyond: Drawing (session 1)
Ages 16+
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Jan 9 - Jan 30, 2024

4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm

This four-week course will cover the fundamentals of drawing. Students will learn to see as an artist and draw by using simple shapes. Students will learn to shade and how light affects shadows, in addition to proportions. Instruction will become more advanced as skill levels improve. All materials provided. 

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 16+.  Non-members:  $80/Members:  $65.  

 

Drawing for Fun (Full Course)
Ages:9-15
$130 Non-members | $100 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Jan 13 - Mar 2, 2024

8 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am

Learn a variety of drawing techniques in pencil drawing, pen and ink, watercolor wash, and more. Although instruction will build on cartooning skills to create your own characters and superheroes; 1:1 instruction will tailor individual lessons to your interests. All materials provided.

Capacity: 10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 9-15.  (8 week) Non-members:  $130/Members: $100.

Drawing for Fun Session 1
Ages:9-15
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Jan 13 - Feb 3, 2024

4 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am

Learn a variety of drawing techniques in pencil drawing, pen and ink, watercolor wash, and more. Although instruction will build on cartooning skills to create your own characters and superheroes; 1:1 instruction will tailor individual lessons to your interests. All materials provided.

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 9-15.  (4 week) Non-members:  $80/Members: $65.

Pastels: Finding the Way to Your Creative Center
$70 Non-members | $55 Members
Instructor: Nancy Connelly
Save the Date: Feb 3, 2024

1 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Explore, using pastels, the path to your creative center where you will focus your creative energies and be in the moment! Without too much structure, we can experience the joy of painting and the feel of color instantly on paper. This workshop will utilize still life. Bring your pastel supplies or supplies will be provided.

Capacity: 8 students.  Minimum: 4 students.  Ages 16+.  Instructor: Nancy Connelly. Non-members:  $70. Members: $55. 

Basics & Beyond: Drawing (Session 2)
Ages 16+
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Feb 6 - Feb 27, 2024

4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm

This four-week course will cover the fundamentals of drawing. Students will learn to see as an artist and draw by using simple shapes. Students will learn to shade and how light affects shadows, in addition to proportions. Instruction will become more advanced as skill levels improve. All materials provided. 

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 16+.  Non-members:  $80/Members:  $65.  

 

Drawing for Fun Session 2
Ages:9-15
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Feb 10 - Mar 2, 2024

4 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am

Learn a variety of drawing techniques in pencil drawing, pen and ink, watercolor wash, and more. Although instruction will build on cartooning skills to create your own characters and superheroes; 1:1 instruction will tailor individual lessons to your interests. All materials provided.

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 9-15.  (4 week) Non-members:  $80/Members: $65.

Music

Private Cello Lessons
Ages:5-18
$160 Non-members | $130 Members
Instructor: Beth Goldstein-McKee
Jan 9 - Feb 27, 2024

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 appropriate sized instruments is available. With young children, parent attendance at lessons is recommended. Options to add additional individual and group lessons available.

Private Voice Lessons
Ages10+
$160 Non-members | $130 Members
Instructor: Jewel Ullrich
Jan 13 - Feb 24, 2024

8 Saturdays, by half-hour appointment

Join teacher Jewel Ullrich for 1:1 vocal instruction to help you find your unique vocal quality. Lessons are appropriate for beginners, as well as for those interested in improving skills. Instruction will include proper breathing techniques, vocal registration, resonance, vowel placement and more. Lessons are open to children and adults. Ages 10+. Appointments 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m..

Group Cello Class
Ages:5-18
$40 Non-members | $32.50 Members
Instructor: Beth Goldstein-McKee
Feb 13 - Feb 20, 2024

Reinforce private lessons by learning to play with others. This course is designed to help existing students listen, respond, and perform as a team. A recital will take place at the course end.

Ages 5-18.  Instructor: Beth Goldstein-McKee. Non-members:  $40. Members: $32.50.

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