First Program Spring 2023 Class Descriptions

Tuesdays | Wednesdays

Class Time: 3:15-4:30 PM | Grade: 2-3 (Max 8 students)

Instructor: Thomas Spackman

This course will introduce students to the art of stop-motion animation. We will produce short animated films from beginning to end. We are using a variety of mediums such as drawing, collage, clay, pipe cleaners, painting, and cardboard construction to develop stories, characters and sets. We will also focus in part on the collaborative effect that movie making is. Clips will be shot on iPads.

Class Times: (Grades K-1) 2:45-4:15 PM // (Grades 2-3) 3:00-4:30 PM

Instructors: Ofelia Andino, Marvin Matthews, Judy Stein, Dorota Szczepankowski

Relaxed fun after school. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to stories, draw, watch a movie, and have a snack. This exciting, newly minted class will feature weekly themes to celebrate the seasons, special holidays, family and school life, and other topical motifs! Story Circle will provide special inspiration for our art projects. All drop-ins must be requested at least one day in advance and are subject to space availability.

Class Times: (Grades K-1) 4:15-5:30 PM // (Grades 2-3) 4:30-5:30 PM

Instructors: Marvin Matthews, Judy Stein, Dorota Szczepankowski

Relaxed fun after instructional classes. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to stories, draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, play organized games, and have a snack. Final pick-up is 5:30 PM

Class Time: 3:00-4:15 PM | Grades: 1 (Max 8 students)

Instructors: Hayley Clark and Chase Croft

Come learn how to bend in every direction and walk on your hands! This class will teach flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control and concentration. We will learn backbends, walkovers, handstands, elbow stands, and so much more! No flips involved, but upper body, back and core strength will be developed in fun and creative ways.

NOTE: Acrobatics is a sport where it is better to stop and not perform a skill if there is any possibility of injury. Students who do not participate in a safe manner will be removed from the class permanently after three warnings.

Class Time: 3:15-4:30 PM | Grades: 2-3 (Max 8 students)

Instructor: Thomas Spackman

Wishing you had more art in your life? Eager to explore and express the world of your own imagination? Choose from clay, paint, collage, and paper construction to create and design individual works. If you can dream it, you can make it!