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Spring 2014
THEATRE ARTS
Imaginative Acting
Ages 4-6
Acting begins with imagination! Learn theatre skills through games, improvisation, role-playing, and
following a script. The course culminates in a collaborative show created with music, dance, acting, and
imagination!
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 11
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Kelly Walsh
Act 1 for Beginning Actors
Ages 7-10
What does it take to become an actor? In this course students will learn the principles of stage acting
through games, scenes, and a short play.
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 11
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 4:30-5:30pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Kelly Walsh
Whose Line is it Anyway?
Ages 7-10
Delve into improv with this fun and playful class. We will use imaginative games to learn stage craft,
storytelling, character, and teamwork. This class is a great place to discover the fun and excitement of
improv and comedy.
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21 or May 26)
Time: 4:30-5:30pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Andrew Rhodes
FACE OFF: Special Effects
Ages 8+
FACE OFF here we come! Learn how movies transform an ordinary actor into an extraordinary character.
Explore the art of stage makeup and costuming to create stunning visual effects.
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21 or May 26)
Time: 5:15-6:15pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Corey Philips
Musical Theatre
Ages 8+
Do you love to sing and act? If so, this class is perfect for you! This toe-tapping introductory class will cover
all your favorite musicals such as; “The Wizard of Oz,” “Frozen,” and more!
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 11
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 5:30-6:30pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Kelly Walsh
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Whose Line is it Anyway? Take 2
Ages 10+
Take your improv skills to the next level. This class will focus on advanced games and characterizations.
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21)
Time: 5:30-6:30pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Andrew Rhodes
Act 2 for Intermediate Actors
Ages 10-14
Improve acting skills by exploring character study, improv, comedy, pantomime, analyzing a script, and the
audition process.
Dates: 9 Fridays, Apr 11-June 13
(No class Apr 25)
Time: 3:30-5:00pm; $176/$160sibling
Instructor: Kelly Walsh
MUSIC
Movin’ & Groovin’
Ages 6 months-3 (with caregiver)
Share the joy of exploring music with your child! Learn new and traditional songs while developing a sense
of rhythm, ear training, singing, dancing, and playing. A bonding class for caregivers and children as they
develop a love of music.
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 11
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 10:30-11:30am; $170 per family
Instructor: Kenya Esteva de Ruiz
Suzuki Pre-Twinklers
Ages 3.5-6 (with caregiver)
A continuation from Suzuki Beginnings for those ready to begin playing on their real violin! New students
who have not taken Suzuki Beginnings may enroll with the instructor approval.
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21 or May 26)
Time: 3:30-4:15pm; $170 per family
Instructor: Laura Burgess
Music, Movement and Imagination
Ages 4-6
Develop basic music skills while exploring new and traditional songs, beats, rhythms, and games with
movement. Students will explore small percussion instruments and create their own adventures in music.
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21 or May 26)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm; $170 per family
Instructor: Kenya Esteva de Ruiz
NEW! Singing for Youngsters
Ages 5-7
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Love to sing? Then this is the class for you! A fun introduction to the world of voice that will include vocal
games and creative music exercises including an exploration of fundamentals and music vocabulary, such
as identifying notes, meter signatures and clef signs. Students will enjoy singing naturally while building
repertoire and fueling their self-confidence!
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 11
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 4:30-5:00pm; $95/$90sibling
Instructor: Andrea Loretz Frey
The Voice...Explore it!
Ages 7-13
Have a blast singing together while learning the basics necessary for greater musicianship! Topics
covered: music notation, meter & key signatures, dynamics, vocal techniques based on “singing as an
extension of speech,” ensemble, audition & performance preparation, and more.
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 11
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 3:45-4:30pm; $170/$160siblings
Instructor: Andrea Loretz Frey
Suzuki Group Violin Class
Ages 7-13
Learn to play in a group setting using the Suzuki repertoire.
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 11
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 5:00-5:45pm; $170 per family
Instructor: Kenya Esteva de Ruiz
VISUAL ARTS
Young Artists: Mixed Bag Media
Ages 3-6
Through imagination and observation, students will explore different media, techniques and artists while
creating unique projects, building sculptures and painting masterpieces.
Dates: 9 Tuesdays, Apr 8-June 10
(No class Apr 22)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Natalie Busby
NEW! Animal Mania
Ages 4-7
Love animals? Then this is a class for you! Use your favorite animals and pets as inspiration to explore
new mediums. Learn to draw animals, paint textures, make masks, and build sculptures. Let your
imagination run wild.
Dates: 9 Thursdays, Apr 10-June 12
(No class Apr 24)
Time: 4:30-5:30pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Natalie Busby
Crazy Cartooning
Ages 6-8
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What happens when Word Girl, Arthur and Minions meet? Crazy Cartooning!! This class will have you
drawing and laughing at Captain Huggy Face as you make him walk, dance, and play. You will learn how
to make Dave look like he is climbing a tree, while an apple drops on Kevin’s head! Bring your imagination
to life with our favorite cartoon characters and invent your own cartoons!
Dates: 10 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 18
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm; $170/$160sibling
Instructor: Nedret Andre
NEW! Minecraft & Claymation Mania!
Ages 6-12
Build your own minecraft cities and include your creepers, skeletons, and zombies. Write your own script to
include 3D sheep, cows and donkeys as side characters. For your city use wood, cobblestone, gold,
diamond, flint, or iron textured surfaces. Once the characters and stage are created, use video editing tools
to make your own animated movie! Students will download free editing tools onto their own
Ipods/Ipads/Nooks to work on their super fun animations in class.
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21 or May 26)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm, $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Nedret Andre
Painting Studio: Mixed Media
Ages 7-10
Break free from the traditional painting techniques and explore new art forms with mixed media. You’ll
sharpen your painting skills while mixing in new techniques using collage papers, pastels, crayons, sand,
and more. All skill levels welcome!
Dates: 9 Tuesdays, Apr 8-June 10
(No class Apr 22)
Time: 4:45-5:45pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Natalie Busby
NEW! Fashion, Fiber Arts & Accessories
Ages 7-12
Create art from all things fabric, felt and string! In this class we will learn to transform fibers into amazing
pieces of art and fun accessories too! Explore hand stitching, tie dying, embroidery, weaving, and more.
Projects may include stuffed felt critters, yarn art, t-shirts and totes.
Dates: 9 Thursdays, Apr 10-June 12
(No class Apr 24)
Time: 5:30-6:30pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Natalie Busby
Big and Small Woodworking
Ages 7-12
Bang, chop, clank, saw, drill...if you love the sounds and sights of woodworking, this is the class for you!
We will be building large and small sculptural pieces in wood. Past students built shelves, bird feeders,
houses, toys, easels, board games, and more cool objects!
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21 or May 26)
Time: 4:15-5:45pm; $175/$165sibling
Instructor: Nedret Andre
Pottery
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Ages 7-12
Get your hands messy with this fun filled pottery class! Learn to create exciting clay forms with basic
methods of hand building: coiling, pinching, and slab work. Make a variety of bowls, dishes, containers, and
sculptural art pieces. You will also learn all about the potter’s wheel!
Dates: 10 Wednesdays, Apr 9-June 18
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 4:30-6:00pm; $198/$188sibling
Instructor: Nedret Andre
NEW! Mixed Media Painting
Ages 10-16
Use paint as your platform to explore exciting new materials and techniques. Learn to create mixed-media
artworks from paint, collage papers, pastels, crayons, sand, tissue and more. Sharpen your painting skills
and explore new materials too. Beginners and long time painters welcome!
Session I: 4 Thursdays, Apr 10-May 8 (no class April 24)
Session II: 4 Thursdays, May 22-June 12
Time: 6:45-8:15pm; $90 per session or $170 for both sessions
Instructor: Natalie Busby
Drawing Studio
Ages 10-16
Hone your skills and expand ideas and methods through the practice and study of drawing. Try new media
and techniques while finding inspiration from various art historical practices. All skill levels welcome!
Dates: 9 Tuesdays, Apr 8-June 10
(No class Apr 22)
Time: 5:45-6:45pm; $155/$145sibling
Instructor: Natalie Busby
ADULTS (Students 16+ may take adult courses. Seniors 65+ may take a 10% Senior Discount)
Painting: Exploring Color
Adults
Enjoy a great social evening while building your observational painting skills by learning the impact that
light has on color, form and spatial relationships. Find inspiration in new styles and ideas. All skill levels
welcome!
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21 or May 26)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm; $180
Instructor: Dennis Hart
Stained Glass: Add Color to Your Life!
Adults
Learn to design, cut, solder, and finish glass projects at your own pace. This course is for beginning,
intermediate and advanced students. Course cost does not include specific project materials, which may
be purchased from the instructor at the 2nd class; materials will run approximately $35 to complete a
project. Class size is limited. This class is made possible in part by The Harpley Foundation.
Dates: 10 Tuesdays, Feb 25-May 6
(No class Apr 22)
Time: 7:00-9:30pm; $190
Instructor: Betty Connolly
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Art Sampler: Painting & Drawing
Adults
Experiment with different materials, mediums and approaches to visual art! We will explore watercolor,
acrylics, pastel, and collage. Each week different techniques will be introduced as well as new artists. All
materials provided. Bring a sack lunch or snack (tea provided). All skill levels welcome.
Session I: 4 Mondays, Apr 7-May 5 (no Apr 21)
Session II: 5 Mondays, May 12-June 16 (no May 26)
Time: 10am-1:00pm; $135 for Session I, $155 for Session II
Instructor: Nedret Andre
NEW! Explore Watercolor: Drawing & Painting
Adults
Relax, enjoy, and paint! This beginner drawing and painting class will have you working from observation,
building drawing skills, and enjoying the art of watercolor. We will explore both abstract and
representational approaches to watercolor and learn about new artists. Before you know it you’ll be working
wet on wet, wet on dry, glazing, and more! A materials list will be provided on the first day of class.
Session I: 5 Wednesdays, Apr 9-May 14 (No class Apr 23)
Session II: 5 Wednesdays, May 21-June 18
Time: 10am-1:00pm; $155 per session or $290 for both sessions
Instructor: Nedret Andre
NEW! Play with Clay!
Adults
Get your hands messy and have fun with clay! This workshop will have you experimenting with handbuilding techniques as well as using the wheel. We will explore the 3D form in both sculptural and
functional products. Additional sculptural materials include modeling clay, model magic and sculpty! This
informal class will include complimentary tea at break time - so come play with clay!
Session I: 5 Wednesdays, Apr 9-May 14 (No class Apr 23)
Session II: 5 Wednesdays, May 21-June 18
Time: 6:30-9:00; $170 per session or $320 for both sessions
Instructor: Nedret Andre
NEW! Improv
Adults
Creativity is a muscle! So come workout with us! Improv classes can be fun and help you with public
speaking, creative thinking, and observation and listening skills. This class is geared towards the beginner
and intermediate student. We will work as a team on the basic improv skills, and short form games you
may have seen in “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Most importantly, we will have fun!
Dates: 9 Mondays, Apr 7-June 16
(No class Apr 21 or May 26)
Time: 6:30-7:30pm; $170
Instructor: Andrew Rhodes
Free-Write Class
Adults
Work on your writing in a respectful, supportive environment. We will use writing prompts as a jumping off
point, write freely, and then share our work. Open to writers of any or no experience, all genres. Bring your
notebook or laptop and join us.
Dates: Every other Friday, call for dates.
Time: 11am-12:30pm; donation collected each class
Instructor: Laura Burgess
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WORKSHOPS – Adults & Kids
ADULT WORKSHOPS:
Painting on Canvas at Bertucci’s
Create your own piece of art in a social and supportive environment. No experience necessary. All painting
supplies included. Note: the workshop will be held at Bertucci’s of Reading and will include appetizers.
Additional food and beverages may be purchased.
Thursdays: Apr 3 or May 15; 6:30-9:00pm; $35 each
Instructor: Natalie Busby
Open Studio
Carve out some time to be creative and work independently! We’ll open up the Art Room for you to bring in
your supplies and get down to business. Artist Dennis Hart will be working in the studio too in case you
have any questions, but this is not an instructional class.
Saturdays: Apr 12 or May 3; 10am-1:00pm; FREE for current adult art students or $15 donation drop-in
fee
KID WORKSHOPS:
Creative Adventures
Ages 3-6
An adventurous morning of creativity, education, and entertainment! Each 1½ hour workshop will be based
on a different children’s book. The workshop will consist of reading the book, theatre games, movement
activities, and creating original art pieces including your child’s favorite characters.
Saturdays: Apr 12 or May 3; 10:30am-noon; $25 each
Instructor: Amy Chin
“Mom & Me” at Bertucci’s
Ages … kids, bring your mom!
Join CREATIVE ARTS at Bertucci's for a morning all about moms! Moms and kids are invited to join artist
Natalie Busby for a morning of clay creations, card-making and pizza. Moms enjoy spending time with your
kids as they channel their creativity into the perfect Mother's Day gifts. Afterwards tap into your culinary
skills and work together to prepare your own pizzas!
Saturday, May 10; 10:30am-noon; $25
Instructor: Natalie Busby
Plein Air Painting
Ages 7-14
An outdoor adventurous afternoon in painting! Become a Plein Air Painter and learn how to paint outdoors.
Students will meet in the Art Room and walk to the painting location. In the event of inclement weather,
students will paint landscapes from photos in the Art Room.
Saturday, May 3; 1:00-4:00pm; $40
Instructor: Dennis Hart
Fashion Accessories: Clutches, Wallets & Purses- Mother’s Day!
Ages 8-16
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Create and design one-of-a-kind fashion accessories! Students will focus on creating clutches, wallets, and
purses to keep as their own or give them as a special Mother’s Day gift!
Saturday, May 10; 1:00-4:00pm; $40
Instructor: Natalie Busby
Fashion Accessories: Ties - Father’s Day!
Ages 8-16
This workshop will be all about dad. Create a fabulous, one-of-a-kind tie to give your dad for Father’s Day!
Saturday, June 7; 9:00am-noon; $40
Instructor: Natalie Busby
Theatre Camp – APRIL VACATION (Apr 21-25)
Frozen!
Ages 6-12
Join us for a “Frozen” themed theatrical adventure! Students will learn scenes and songs from the movie
that will culminate into a performance on Friday afternoon. Our theatre camps are 100% hands-on.
Students will create the set, design the props and even sew their own costumes! We limit the number of
campers so that every child will get a speaking role and a chance to shine. Our instructors are
professionals in their field and hold degrees in theatre. Our camps teach teamwork, confidence and a love
of theatre!
Location: CREATIVE ARTS
Tuition: $325/315sibling
M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
Free Performance: Fri at 4pm
Instructors: Kelly Walsh and Brittany Daley
Art & Music Workshops – APRIL VACATION (Apr 21-25)
Art, Theatre & Music Workshops
Ages 3-6
Celebrate Earth Day all week long with these fun-filled theatre, music & art workshops at CREATIVE
ARTS!! These enrichment workshops are lead by art, music and theatre professionals and are meant to be
fun yet educational.
TUESDAY, April 22nd
AM: Creepy Crawly Things (Art)
Bugs, lizards, spiders and more! Bring your magnifying glass and come explore the magical world that
dwells beneath the surface in this fun-filled morning of creative projects about all things that creep and
crawl.
PM: Trash to Treasure (Art)
Come join us for an afternoon of recycled art. For the inventor and dreamer who can always find a story
behind the everyday objects. Use your imagination and spend the afternoon creating characters,
sculptures, and prints from recycled objects.
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WEDNESDAY, April 23rd
AM: Imagination Central (Theatre)
Express your creativity and imagination through theatre games and activities!
PM: World Music & Singing (Music)
Students will sing, listen, do hand plays, dance, and learn basic notation in a fun setting, alternating based
on the attention needs of the class. We will explore music of near and far places fostering respect and love
of all cultures. No prior music training needed.
THURSDAY, April 24th
AM: Animals & Their Surroundings (Art)
Arctic tundras, grassy savannahs, and lush jungles. Animals have found clever ways to adapt to their
unique environments. Spend the morning learning about wild animals on all corners of the earth and then
use your imagination to build habitats for your own species.
PM: Garden Art (Art)
This is an afternoon for the nature lover! Explore unique plants and exotic flowers. Use stick, stones, and
leaves to create rubbings, patterns, and textures. Then let your new explorations be a guide for your own
fantastical garden paintings.
Tuition Information:
Half Day Sessions: AM (9:00am-noon) or PM (1-4pm), $40 per half day or $110 for a 3-day week
Sibling Half Day Pricing: $35/day or $100 / 3-day week
Full Day Sessions: 9:00am-4:00pm (includes an hour supervised lunch) $75/day or $205 for a 3-day week
Sibling Full Day Pricing: $70/day or $195 / 3-day week
Early Drop Off: 8am-9am, $10/day or $25 / 3-day week; Late Pick Up: 4-6pm, $15/day or $40 / 3-day week
Art Workshops
Ages 6-12
Celebrate Earth Day all week long by exploring different habitats with these fun-filled art workshops at
CREATIVE ARTS!!
Workshops are lead by Boston-based professional artist Nedret Andre who has been teaching art at
CREATIVE ARTS since 1997.
MONDAY, April 21st — Desert Habitats
AM: Cartooning
Put the basics of cartooning to use in the Sonora Desert by drawing the Gila Monster (reptile) and see it
move in a flip book.
PM: Manga
Create Japanese-style cartoon characters and send them on adventures in the Mohave desert. Learn
about the kangaroo rat’s habitat and more!
TUESDAY, April 22nd — Tropical Rainforest
AM: Fashion
Create your own mannequin and rainforest inspired fashion line for it!
PM: Wearable Art
We’ll travel to New Guinea, explore the ecosystem of the Bird of Paradise, and make rainforest inspired
jewelry such as a macaw glove or a tree frog belt!
WEDNESDAY, April 23rd — Rivers and Lakes
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AM: Sculpt
Make your very own snapping turtle sculpture and build an ecosystem for it! We will use cool foil, bubblewrap, and more in our investigation.
PM: Paint & Collage
Examine how Olafur Eliasson uses rivers in his art creating public works out in the Hudson river. Create
your own public works inspired project!
THURSDAY, April 24th — Seashore
AM: Printmaking
Make mono & relief prints inspired by coral, fish, turtles and more!
PM: Paint
Paint an invented ecosystem using watercolor and acrylics while examining artists such as Joseph Mallord
William Turner and Richard Diebenkorn.
FRIDAY, April 25th — Land Art
AM: Pottery
Make art inspired by James Turrell’s Roden Crater. Experiment with light and form in creating earth
inspired work!
PM: Earth Day Celebrations
Make masks, games, and more!
Tuition Information:
Half Day Session: 9am-noon or 1-4pm, $40 per half day or $175/week; Sibling Half Day Pricing: $35/day
or $150/week
Full Day Session: 9am-4pm (includes supervised lunch hour), $75/day or $325/week; Sibling Full Day
Pricing: $70/day or $300/week
Early Drop Off: 8am-9am, $10/day or $35/week
Create your own workshop! – All ages
Is there an art form you’ve always wanted to try? Or looking at a specific class but just can’t make the day
or time work? Let us know! We are here to help design the perfect class for groups of 6 or more! Call the
office at 781.942.9600 with your ideas and for more details.