HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 98 HAYDEN ROWE STREET (RT. 85) HOPKINTON, MA 01748 ACCESSIBLE FACILITY
VACATION WORKSHOPS CERAMICS | DANCE | MUSIC THEATER | VISUAL ARTS
FEBRUARY 2023 SCHOOL
School Vacation Workshops
February 20–24, 2023
HCA has plenty of workshops your kiddos can attend during February School Vacation Week. We have week-long morning or afternoon classes and even just a single day workshop — all of which you can mix and match. If you would like your child to have a full-day week-long experience you can sign them up for the vacation week at a discount.
Full Week Ages 5–7
(Does Not Include Deep Play For Kids)
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AGES: 5–7 | GRADES: Kindergarten–2nd Gr. WEEK LONG SCHEDULE
9 to 11 a.m. Art Adventures
11 to 11:30 a.m. LUNCH (only for students registered for back-to-back programs)
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Music for Kids
1 to 3 p.m. Storybook Theater
3 to 4 p.m. Deep Play for Kids (Tuesday and Thursday Only)
Lunchtime supervision is provided for students registered for the back-to-back programs. Art Adventures and Music for Kids, between 11 to 11:30 a.m. All students must bring their own lunch and snacks. No peanut products. No food is provided by the HCA.
Art Adventures: Winter Wonderland
Our morning program is perfect for your creative child! Students will create unique pieces of art that will involve the use of air dry clay, paint, and other fun materials. Students have a chance to explore, develop, and build on their innate creative abilities. There will be story-time and imaginative play to go along with art projects based on the weekly theme of Winter Wonderland.
Ages: 5–7 | Grade: Kindergarten–2nd
Instructor: Celeste Falcone
Days: Monday–Friday | Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Number of classes: 5
PRICE NON-MEMBER: $180
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Music for Kids: A Musical Field Trip
Students have a chance to explore, develop and build on their innate musical abilities through this week long music for kids program. There will be story-time, imaginative play, echo songs, circle games, song-tales, classical music, and so much more. Perfect for any child that loves to sing, color, and move their bodies! This week-long program will take students on a field trip in learning all about the wonderful world of music.
Monday: Field Trip to the Orchestra
Tuesday: Field Trip to Hawaii
Wednesday: Field Trip to Outer Space
Thursday: Field Trip to the Chorus
Friday: Field trip to Funky Town
Ages: 5–7 | Grade: Kindergarten–2nd
Days: Monday–Friday | Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Number of classes: 5
PRICE NON MEMBER: $135
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Storybook Theater
This afternoon program is perfect for budding performers who love to act out stories and sing songs! This fun, active introduction to creative drama, includes creative movement, imagination, drama games, activities, songs, and hands on crafts. Inspired by a favorite children’s books, Storybook Theater will embark on a new adventure this February break!
Ages: 5–7 | Grade: Kindergarten–2nd
Instructor: TBA
Days: Monday–Friday | Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Number of classes: 5
PRICE NON MEMBER: $180
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Clay Creations
Students registered for this 4-day workshop will get their hands muddy while creating a fun and imaginative useful and decorative object. Students will learn a hand-building technique such as slab, coil and pinching. This is a great opportunity for your young student to use their imagination while making and decorating items of their own design. Parents drop-off and pickup their child at the HCA Ceramic Studio.
Ages 7 to 10 | Grades: 2nd–5th
Dates: February 21–24, 2023
Four Classes
Days: Tuesday–Friday | Time: 10 a.m.—Noon
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1-Day Workshops
School Vacation Week
Deep Play for Kids
Join in and play in a joyful fun session of Deep Play For Kids (DPK) founded by Missy Brown. Linda Hurwitz is trained and certified in DPK (Level 1 & 2), and is ready to share a non-competitive program where children can learn different breathing techniques, yoga poses, guided imagery, movement to music, collaborative play, and centering crafts. It’s a space where children’s spirits can safely soar. Through play, movement, and music students experience life-long tools: breathing techniques, yoga poses, and mindfulness that they explore through body and mind.
Deep Play For Kids
Ages: 5–7 | Grade: Kindergarten–2nd
Instructor: Linda Hurwitz
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Number of classes: 1
PRICE PER CLASS: $18
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Deep Play For Kids
Ages: 5–7 | Grade: Kindergarten–2nd
Instructor: Linda Hurwitz
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023 | Time: 3–4 p.m.
Number of classes: 1
PRICE PER CLASS: $18
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AGES: 8–14 | GRADES: 3rd to 8th grade
WEEK LONG SCHEDULE
9 to 11:30 a.m. Theater Games
11:30 a.m. to Noon LUNCH (only for students registered for back-to-back programs)
Noon to 2 p.m. Art Exploration
2 to 3 p.m. Ukulele Fun
Lunchtime supervision is provided for students registered for the back-to-back programs. Theater Games and Art Exploration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All students must bring their own lunch and snacks. No peanut products. No food is provided by the HCA.
Theater Games
In this fun theater class students will play, explore, develop a sense of community and teamwork, gain confidence in speaking, and create characters while they explore foundational acting skills through theater games, movement, improvisation, and more.
Ages: 8–14 | Grade: 3rd–8th
Instructor: TBA
Days: Monday–Friday | Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Number of classes: 5
PRICE: $225
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Art Explorations: Papier-mache Sculpture
Students will create unique pieces of art that will involve the use of Papier-mâché. All projects will center around the world of 3D art through Papier-mâché sculpture and will explore plants, animals, (including dragons!) Abstract design, and more. Papiermâché is a composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp, sometimes reinforced with textiles, bound with an adhesive, such as glue or starch. We can’t wait for students to explore this versatile and fun media!
Ages: 8–14 | Grade: 3rd–8th
Instructor: Celeste Falcone
Days: Monday–Friday | Time: Noon–2 p.m.
Number of classes: 5
PRICE NON-MEMBER: $180
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Ukulele Fun
A class that is perfect for students who want to have fun and begin to learn the ukulele! We will learn to play basic chords, chord progressions, and songs. The Ukulele Class is appropriate for beginners. Small classes allow for relaxed, individualized learning. If the student does not have a ukulele we will provide a loaner for a $60 deposit that will be refunded after the instrument is returned in good condition.
Ages: 8–14 | Grade: 3rd–8th
Days: Monday–Friday | Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Number of classes: 5
PRICE NON-MEMBER: $90
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Full Week Ages 8–14:
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