February School Vacation Workshops 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 SCHOOL VACATION WORKSHOPS CERAMICS | DANCE | MUSIC THEATER | VISUAL ARTS

HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 98 HAYDEN ROWE STREET (RT. 85) HOPKINTON, MA 01748

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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)

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

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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 Registration Link

Music for Kids: A Musical Field Trip

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 Registration Link

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 Registration Link

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 Registration Link

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 Registration Link

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

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 Registration Link

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 Registration Link

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Ukulele Fun 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. Full Week Ages 8–14: Registration Link

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 Registration Link

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