VAA Fall 2014 Classes
Scholarships available!
Register online at VashonAlliedArts.org
For full class descriptions and to register online, visit VashonAlliedArts.org
ADULTS
HOLIDAY GOURD ORNAMENTS
Tuesdays, Sept 16-Nov 4, 1-3 pm
Tuition: $160 Member, $180 General
Instructor: Eric Horsting
Focus on technical elements (plot, point of
view, style, character, dialogue, description) and process—how to start,
how to revise, how it feels to write, how our lives affect our writing.
Saturday, November 8, 10 am-2:30 pm
Tuition: $75 Member, $85 General
+ $35 materials
Instructor: Charlotte Masi
Make decorative gourd ornaments for the holidays!
Transform raw gourds into unique ornaments ready
for hanging. Use wood burning techniques to incise patterns, and apply color with gourd dyes and metallics. Class held at Charlotte’s studio,
10311 SW 116th Pl.
PARTNER DANCING
GLASSBLOWING, WINE AND CHEESE
CREATIVE WRITING
Wednesdays, Oct 1-Dec 3, 7-8:30 pm
(skip Nov 26)
Tuition: $125 Member, $140 General
Instructor: Jacqui Lown
Swing, pivot, swirl, glide…learn to partner dance
using basics and flourishes of swing, foxtrot and waltz. Partners encouraged but not required.
POETRY AND POETICS IN A NUTSHELL
Tuesdays, Oct 7-Nov 25, 6:30-9 pm (skip Nov 4)
Tuition: $120 Member, $135 General + $20 materials
Instructor: Susan Lynch
Join the lively discussion of poetics, artistic process
and really great poems from many periods and
places. Susan Lynch MFA is a graduate of Reed
College, studied literature and poetry at Oxford,
writes critical papers on poetics and has taught
poetry to ages 3-95.
BEGINNING VOICE CLASS
Thursdays, Oct 9-Nov 20, 7-8:30 pm
(skip Oct 30)
Tuition: $200 Member, $220 General
+ $10 materials
Instructor: Holly Boaz
Get started with collective group singing of vocal exercises and songs.
Topics include posture, breathing, basic vocal anatomy and vocal health,
diction, resonance, tone and song delivery.
TERRA COTTA TILES
Saturday, Nov 1, 1-5 pm
Tuition: $75 Member, $85 General + $18 materials
Instructor: Cory Winn
Make and glaze 1-2 terra cotta tiles with the cuerda seca method, an ancient technique using wax resist to create intricate designs and combine
many different colors.
Wednesday, Dec 10, 7-9:30 pm
Tuition: $50 Member, $65 General
+ $20 materials
Instructor: Brian Brenno
Start your holiday season with a hands-on ornament making session at Brian’s studio. Enjoy wine and cheese too. A great
way to create special holiday gifts and ornaments.
ADULTS/TEENS
OIL PAINTING INTENSIVE
Ages: 16-Adult
Friday, Sept 12, 7-9 pm
Saturday, Sept 13, 9 am-4 pm
Sunday, Sept 14, 10 am-3 pm
Tuition: $250 Member, $270 General
+ $30 model fee
Instructor: Pam Ingalls
Learn to paint in the Russian Impressionist tradition from one of
Vashon’s most talented and prolific painters. Observe a painting demonstration with Q & A on Friday and paint from still lifes and portrait
models Saturday and Sunday. Questions: pam@pamingalls.com.
YOGA WITH RONLY
Ages: 16-Adult
Every Saturday 9-10:15 am (skip Nov 15)
10-Session card: $125 Member, $135 General
5-Session card: $65 Member, $75 General
Instructor: Ronly Blau
Join this mindful, flowing yoga class that weaves asanas with
pranayama, meditation and Ayurvedic wisdom. Blau has
taught yoga for over 12 years and is a Certified Ayurvedic
Practitioner, Yoga Instructor and Licensed Massage Practitioner.
ON LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY:
Chihuly Glass and Garden
Ages: 16-Adult
Thursdays, Oct 30 & Dec 11, 7-9 pm
AND Saturday, Nov 1, noon-8 pm
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Tuition: Member $130, General $150 + $23 materials
(includes Chihuly admission)
Instructor: Ray Pfortner
Improve your photography at one of Seattle’s premier photo locations!
Photo shoot includes Chihuly Glass and Garden in addition to highlights
of the Seattle Center (international fountain, Space Needle and Experience Music Project.) End the day with Thai food at Racha restaurant
on Lower Queen Anne. Appropriate for any skill level using any digital
camera.
METAL ART
Ages: 16-Adult
Session 1: Saturdays, Oct 4 & 11,
10 am-1 pm
Session 2: Sundays, Nov 16 & 23,
noon-3 pm
Tuition: $80 Member, $95 General + $50 materials
Instructor: David Erue
Learn to use a plasma cutter and basic welding techniques with mild steel
and assorted found objects in this two-day workshop. Create a small sculpture of your own design. Class taught in David’s shop, 11706 Cove Rd.
KIDS/TEENS
LATE START ARTS FALL 2014
Grades 1-5
Tuition: $30/Session or $160 Member, $175
General for Full Series of 6 sessions
Kids in grades 1-5 can join us for enriching, educational
activities on Chautauqua Professional Development
Days. Parents bring children to Vashon Allied Arts
between 8:30-9 am on PDD late start mornings and the Chautauqua
bus takes them to school at 11:30 am. The fall line-up includes Improv
Games with Martha Enson, Musical Exploration with Lelavision, Percussion with Todd Zimberg, Art of Balance with Barbara Gustafson, and
more. Save by purchasing the 6-session Full Series. Fee includes snack
and art supplies. Late Start Arts is also open to homeschoolers.
MUSICAL THEATRE: Annie Jr.
Grades: 3-12
Mondays & Wednesdays,
Sept 29-Jan 14,3:45-5:45 pm
(skip Nov 26 & Dec 22-31)
Performances: Jan 15-17
Tuition: $225 Member, $245 General + $50 materials
Instructors: Marita Ericksen and Sue Wiley
Leapin’ Lizards! Join us as we bring one of the world’s best-loved musicals
to Vashon. This show has “adult” characters for older students as well as
Annie and the other orphans: Molly, Tessie, July, Duffy, Kate and Pepper,
and Annie’s dog Sandy. There’s something for everyone – singing, acting,
dancing and lots of fun!
MARTIAL ARTS EXPLORATORY
for Homeschoolers
Ages: 6-13
Tuesdays, Sept 30-Nov 18, 1-2 pm
Tuition: $80 Member, $90 General
Instructor: Alex Echavarria
Kids of all abilities and experience can join in this selfdefense course based on the American Kenpo Karate system. Develop
street awareness and prevention skills in addition to practical self-defense
techniques.
SINGING FUNDAMENTALS FOR TEENS:
Broadway to Bach
Ages: 13-17
Thursdays, Oct 2-Nov 20, 3-5 pm
Tuition: $160 Member, $175 General
+ $10 materials
Instructor: Holly Boaz
Learn safe and healthy ways to use your voice to its
greatest potential. Topics include posture, breathing, intonation, diction,
resonance, stage presence and comportment, and basic vocal anatomy
and vocal health. Learn songs from Broadway and from the classical
repertoire, with opportunities for solo and ensemble singing. All levels
welcome.
ON LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY FOR KIDS:
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Ages: 8-14
Thursdays, Oct 2 & 16, 3:45-5:45 pm
AND Sunday, Oct 5, 9:15 am-3 pm
Tuition: $100 Member, $115 General
+ $30 materials
(includes zoo admission, ferry and snack)
Instructor: Ray Pfortner
Join us for a fun day at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium! Appropriate for all levels of experience with any kind of digital camera. Bring 5
photographs (on a DVD, flash drive or as small prints) to share at the first
orientation session, and sack lunch or lunch money on field trip day.
DO, RE, MI!
Singing for Kids
Ages: 4-7
Sundays, Oct 5-Oct 26, 10-11 am
Tuition: $45 Member, $55 General
Instructor: Catherina Willard
Sing songs from many cultures about love, friendship, peace, family and the earth. Children
learn personal responsibility to their community through the songs we
sing and the experience of being one group united in music, as well as
good foundational music skills practicing rounds, harmonies and solfage
(do-re-mi). September 2014
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Scholarships available!
Register online at VashonAlliedArts.org
MONSTERS, MAGIC & MAYHEM
Ages: 8-12
Sundays, Oct 5-26, 1-4 pm
Tuition: $120 Member,
$135 General + $14 materials
Instructor: sooze bloom deLeon
grossman
Go WILD exploring a classic myth or story of MONSTROUS proportion from around the world each week and then make it come ALIVE
through shadow puppetry, mono-printing, flip-books, wire sculpture, oil
pastels, water colors, clay and more. Please bring a snack.
POETRY SLAM
Ages: 13-18
Tuesdays, Oct 7-28, 3:45-5:15 pm
Tuition: $70 Member, $80 General
Instructor: Susan Lynch
Discover slam poets and throw down your
own stuff. Whether you’re a rapper, a poet,
new school or no school, become a wicked
wordsmith. Susan Lynch MFA is a graduate of Reed College, where she
studied with slam poetry champion Crystal Williams. A published poet
and songwriter, with songs recorded by Joan Jett, Susan studied literature
and poetry at Oxford.
CLAYMATION
Ages: 8-12
Saturdays, Oct 11 & 18,
9:30 am-1:30 pm
Tuition: $100 Member,
$115 General
Instructor: Bill Jarcho
Play with clay in front of the camera and create short animated sequences
using your hands, some patience and animation software to record it all.
Kids will come away with a working knowledge of how to create their
own claymation films. Students should bring an iPad or laptop if possible.
STICKS, STONES AND CONES
Ages: 7-10
Wednesday-Friday, Oct 15-17,
9 am-1 pm
Tuition: $130 Member,
$145 General + $10 materials
Instructor: Maria Metler
Join us for three days of art in nature during Chautauqua Elementary School teacher conference days. Use sticks, stones and
cones to make your own unique creations.
Design walking sticks, make personalized monograms and wreaths,
build stone cairns, create specially adapted cone creatures. Bring your
imagination and love of nature!
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VAA Fall 2014 Classes
For more information or to register online, visit VashonAlliedArts.org
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COMIC BOOK BLITZ
Ages: 9-14
Saturdays, Nov 8 & 15,
10 am-3 pm
Tuition: $125 Member,
$135 General
Instructor: Bill Jarcho
Create a comic book from start to finish in just 2 days! Learn to import
drawings into Photoshop and use “Comic Life” software to bring your
stories to life. Bill Jarcho is an animation director, teacher and cartoonist with over 25 years of professional experience. Students should bring
sketchbook and an iPad or laptop if possible.
SUZUKI VIOLIN LESSONS
Ages: 4-18
Instructor: Gaye Detzer
The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as
they learn to speak their native language –
through regular listening, developmentally appropriate instruction and
frequent opportunities to play alone and with others. Gaye has been a
Suzuki teacher for 40 years. Students can register for 15, 30 or 45 minute
lessons. Contact Gaye with questions, GayeD@VashonAlliedArts.org
VAA CLAY
All classes are held at Liz Lewis’ working/
teaching studio, 12714 SW Cemetery Rd.
CLAY BASICS AND BEYOND!
Ages: 15-Adult
Session 1: Mondays, Sep 22-Nov 17,
10 am-12:30 pm
Session 2: Thursdays, Sept 25-Nov 20,
7-9:30 pm
*Independent studio work time for both
classes: Sundays 1-5 pm
Tuition: $180 Member, $200 General + $70 lab fee
Instructor: Liz Lewis
Design and make a vibrant salmon platter decorated using an inlaid slip
process. Practice slab construction through structured projects, as well as
independent instruction. Wheel throwing option for continuing students.
SOLSTICE LANTERNS
Ages: Adults, teens and kids
(kids under 8 with someone older)
Saturday, Nov 8, 2-4 pm
Tuition: $25 Member, $30 General + $5 lab fee
Instructor: Liz Lewis
Design and make a house-style candle lantern to
brighten dark evenings!
Looking for a fun way for your child to spend
Winter break? How about a Liz Lewis clay camp!
TROPICAL ISLAND WINTER CLAY CAMP!
Grades: 1-4
Monday-Friday, Feb 16-20, 9 am-1 pm
Tuition: $190 Member, $210 General
+$45 lab fee
Instructor: Liz Lewis
Come to the clay studio for an imaginary excursion to points unknown! Sun plaques, tropical fish
sculptures, bejeweled goblets, even a treasure chest full of pirate booty!
4-5:00
Ballet Prep $245 Member, $265 General^
5:15-6:15
Beginner Tap: 5-7 yrs
$290 Member, $310 General^
(held in VAA performance space)
5-6:30
Ballet II/Modern II^
$385 Member, $405 General
6:15-7:15
Teen/Adult Tap: 12-adult
$290 Member, $310 General^
(held in VAA performance space)
6:30-8:30 Ballet/Pointe V/VI*
$395 Member, $415 General
WEDNESDAY
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
Ballet III* $340 Member, $360 General
VAA CENTER
FOR DANCE
4-5:30
September 8, 2014–January 23, 2015
(skip Nov 26-28, Dec 22-Jan 2)
Instructor: Christine Juarez
5:30-6:30 Modern III** $245 Member, $265 General
6:30-8:30 Modern V** $395 Member, $415 General
THURSDAY
4-5:00
Director of Dance: Christine Juarez
Ballet I $290 Member, $310 General^
5-6:30
Instructors: Vanesa Wylie, Elizabeth Mendana Shaw,
Christina Baker
Ballet IV* $340 Member, $360 General
6:30-7:45 Ballet V/VI* $300 Member, $320 General
Accompanist: Susan Reed
MONDAY
Instructors: Christine Juarez (creative & ballet), Elizabeth
Shaw (parent/toddler & modern)
9:45-10:45 Parent/Toddler Dance: 2.5-4 yrs
$110 Member, $130 General (Sept 22-Nov 10)
11-12:00
Parent/Toddler Dance: walking-2.5 yrs
$110 Member, $130 General (Sept 22-Nov 10)
1:30-2:30 Creative Movement: 3-4 yrs
$245 Member, $265 General
3-4:00
Modern V** $245 Member, $265 General
4-5:30
Ballet III* $340 Member, $360 General
5:30-6:15 Ballet III Nutcracker Rehearsal
$195 Member, $210 General
7:45-8:30 Ballet V/VI Nutcracker Rehearsal
$200 Member, $215 General
FRIDAY
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
4-5:00
Primary Ballet $290 Member, $310 General
5-6:15
Modern IV** $300 Member, $320 General
6:15-7:30 Advanced Jazz $300 Member, $320 General
*Twice weekly: Ballet Levels III and above must be taken
with companion ballet class.
**Modern Level III-V must
be taken with a companion Ballet class: Mondays,
Wednesdays or Fridays.
^Price includes performance
fee.
6:15-7:45 Ballet IV* $340 Member, $360 General
7:45-8:30 Ballet IV Nutcracker Rehearsal
$195 Member, $210 General
TUESDAY
Instructors: Christine Juarez (ballet), Christina Baker (tap)
4-5:00
Intermediate Tap: 8-11 yrs
$290 Member, $310 General^
(held in VAA performance space)
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