ARTReach Spring 2023

974 Marcon Blvd. Suite 200 | Allentown, PA 18109 phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 5739

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Creative Dramatics

Have you ever wondered how a play or musical comes to life? Learn the basics of the theater and get into character through fun acting games and exercises so that you are ready when the curtain rises!

10:30 am to 11:45 12:15 pm to 1:45

Sense Your Creativity

Explore your senses by creating art that engages your nose, hands, eyes, and ears! Learn about art through sensory play and explore the process of using many different art materials with hands-on creative activities.

STEAM

Do you like science, math, and the arts?

Learn how all of these important ways of thinking can combine to create art that you can use! Through robotics, engineering, and creative design you will explore the beautiful world of technology.

Improv Games

Whose line is it? Learn the basics of improv in this fun, interactive class! Use props, create sets, perform short scenes, and participate in an endless list of drama games.

B R E A K

Grades 6-8

Art and Sound

Creatives, experience how to combine various forms of art—like visual art, music, poetry, short stories, and others—to create new and exciting artistic expression. In this class your creativity is endless!

2:00 pm to 3:30

Bring Characters to Life

Create a portfolio of original characters with personality by exploring the basics of theatre design and acting, while also developing skills to show your character’s backstory, feelings, and demographics.

Grades 9-12

Theater Production

Be a theater guru! Get the full theater experience by working to create your own characters and storyline, as well as all that is needed for the production - like sets, props, lighting, sounds, special effects, and even costumes.

Today’s Art

Be inspired to create your own unique artwork by discovering and exploring modern and contemporary artists and their art. You will create and study works of different mediums—like painting, drawing, and sculpture.

visual arts theater music technology

ArtReach at Erie

1980 Edinboro Road, Suite B | Erie, PA 16509 phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 8035

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Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2 Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Musical Exploration

Identify and explore different instruments, sing songs, and play fun games, all while developing basic music skills.

Character Creation

Create artworks with personality by exploring the basics of portrait and figure drawing, while also developing skills to show your character’s backstory, feelings, and demographics.

10:30 am to 11:45

Nature’s Creations

Nature lovers, learn about various aspects of our wide, wild world and discover how animals, plants, and the environment create art and inspire it.

noon to 1:30 pm

Ballet K-12

12:15 pm to 1:45

Instrument Discovery

What is your favorite instrument? Come discover and learn how to play instruments of all shapes, sounds, and sizes, and even make a few of your own!

Develop a foundation for ballet technique by using the ballet barre and center work to develop correct posture and form.

Grades 9-12 Grades 6-8

STEAM

Do you like science, math, and the arts? Learn how all of these important ways of thinking can combine to create art that you can use! Through robotics, engineering, and creative design you will explore the beautiful world of technology.

2:00 pm to 3:30

Rock Band

Experience playing some great music while also learning the ins and outs of musical collaboration. You will play your favorite songs and even create some of your own.

Keys and Strings

Split your time between keyboard and guitar while also learning beginning music theory and how to play simple melodies and chords.

Artistic Engineering

Open Studio

Is technology art? Combine the basics of circuits, robotics, coding, and video game design as you explore them through the art of prototyping, design, and sculpture.

CLICK to register visual arts theater music movement technology

ArtReach at Greensburg

1040 Towne Square Drive | Greensburg, PA 15601

phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 7648

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2 Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Stay tuned for additional classes

Artistic Adventures

Imagination travelers—learn about different countries and cultures while you draw, paint, and construct a wide array of projects inspired by the locations.

10:30 am to 11:45 12:15 pm to 1:45

Art Safari

Animal lovers, learn to draw and paint critters big and small in their various habitats, by not only developing skills in proportions and shading, but focusing in-depth on unique features such as eyes, noses, fur, and feathers.

Stay tuned for additional classes

B R E A K

Grades 6-8

Creative Tales

Bring your favorite character to life! Through painting, drawing, and sculpture create unique art pieces based on your favorite books, stories, and tales.

Grades 9-12

Stay tuned for additional classes

2:00 pm to 3:30

Artists’ Open Studio

Create and learn while you explore your own chosen art mediums and interests. Whether you like to paint, draw, sculpt, or create another way, we will guide you with your projects and hands-on individualized instruction.

Stay tuned for additional classes CLICK to register visual arts theater music movement technology

ArtReach at Harrisburg

3721 Tecport Drive, Suite 102 | Harrisburg, PA 17111 phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 0640

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Rhythm and the Beat

Find your rhythm by exploring different types of percussion instruments and learning drumming techniques to create beats and patterns as a tool of communication and expression.

10:30 am to 11:45 12:15 pm to 1:45

Art Safari

Animal lovers, learn to draw and paint critters big and small in their various habitats, by not only developing skills in proportions and shading, but focusing in-depth on unique features such as eyes, noses, fur, and feathers.

Busy Hands

Explore and create sculptures using various art media and common household materials.

Improv Games

Whose line is it? Learn the basics of improv in this fun, interactive class! Use props, create sets, perform short scenes, and participate in an endless list of drama games.

B R E A K

Grades 6-8

Photography

Learn the fundamentals of photography by exploring basic tools, camera techniques, and digital editing software to create unique artwork.

Grades 9-12

Stage Makeup

Ready for my close-up! Learn the basics of stage makeup by discovering the history and different styles, like theatrical, altering, and special effects. Using what you have at home, you will practice techniques to become ready for the stage or just a fun evening. and even costumes.

2:00 pm to 3:30

Jam Session

Have fun playing music with friends as you learn about different kinds of instruments through various styles of music. You will also gain experience in reading music, keeping time, and listening to one another.

Digital Illustration

Designers, create unique images on your computer by developing your artistic process and learning basic tools of digital art software.

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ArtReach at Midland

1200 Midland Avenue | Midland, PA 15059

phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 9204

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Recorder Ensemble

Come play the recorder with fellow students!

As a group, learn to play a wide variety of pieces on the recorder, which will set up a foundation for playing any instrument and playing with an ensemble.

* Students are welcome to bring their own recorder if they choose.

10:30 am to 11:45 12:15 pm to 1:45

Busy Hands

Explore and create sculptures using various art media and common household materials.

Famous Artists and You

Gain inspiration by discovering Master Artists from the past and present, and create projects based on their works to really understand the medium and style.

Rhythm and the Beat

Find your rhythm by exploring different types of percussion instruments and learning drumming techniques to create beats and patterns as a tool of communication and expression.

B R E A K

Grades 9-12 Grades 6-8

Paint Palette

Painters, work with watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paints while developing various painting techniques to perfect your personal painting style.

A capella

What makes a singer’s voice special? Be inspired by past and present singers while strengthening your own voice through singing techniques, exercises, and games.

2:00 pm to 3:30

Sing Me a Story

Artists’ Open Studio

Create and learn while you explore your own chosen art mediums and interests. Whether you like to paint, draw, sculpt, or create another way, we will guide you with your projects by providing hands-on individualized instruction.

Discover what your voice can do by exploring your creativity, using music, art, and movement as forms of expression and communication. CLICK to register visual arts theater music movement technology

ArtReach at Philadelphia

825 Baltimore Pike | Springfield, PA 19064

phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 5703

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2 Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Rhythm and the Beat

Find your rhythm by exploring different types of percussion instruments and learning drumming techniques to create beats and patterns as a tool of communication and expression.

10:30 am to 11:45

Artistic Explorations

Do you love to draw, paint, and sculpt? Learn how to use artistic tools and techniques as you explore different styles and ways to create your own “fridge-worthy” art!

The Artist’s Way

Artists, strengthen your drawing and painting skills by exploring different techniques and 2D media to create a wide variety of unique art pieces.

12:15 pm to 1:45

Grades 6-8

Famous Artists and You

Gain inspiration by discovering Master Artists from the past and present, and create projects based on their works to really understand the medium and style.

R E

Instrument Discovery

What is your favorite instrument? Come discover and learn how to play instruments of all shapes, sounds, and sizes, and even make a few of your own!

A K

Grades 9-12

Rock Band

Experience playing some great music while also learning the ins and outs of musical collaboration. You will play your favorite songs and even create some of your own.

2:00 pm to 3:30

Acting Through Song

Artists’ Open Studio

Create and learn while you explore your own chosen art mediums and interests. Whether you like to paint, draw, sculpt, or create another way, we will guide you with your projects by providing hands-on individualized instruction.

Sing a song! Using a healthy vocal technique, sing music that you love, and develop the basics for acting in musical theater through group and individual learning opportunities. CLICK to register

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ArtReach at Pittsburgh-South Side

2600 East Carson Street, Suite 1 | Pittsburgh, PA 15203 phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 7998

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2 Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Musical Exploration

Identify and explore different instruments, sing songs, and play fun games, all while developing basic music skills.

Artistic Adventures

Imagination travelers—learn about different countries and cultures while you draw, paint, and construct a wide array of projects inspired by the locations.

10:30 am to 11:45

Colorful Connections

Rainbow enthusiasts, study the color wheel, observe famous artworks, and create your own art with all sorts of art media using all the colors of the world.

Piano

Learn to play some of your favorite music on the piano while also developing skills in piano technique, reading music, and understanding basic rhythms and melodies.

12:15 pm to 1:45

Grades 6-8

Character Creation

Create artworks with personality by exploring the basics of portraits and figure drawing, while also developing skills to show your character’s backstory, feelings, and demographics.

2:00 pm to 3:30

Acting

Action! Hone your skills as a performer by working on monologues and scene work, and learn the basics of improvisation, acting styles, and techniques for how to act.

R E A K visual arts theater music technology

Grades 9-12

Backstage Crew

Behind the scenes! Learn the basics of costume, sound, scenic, and lighting design that set the vibe for a variety of shows and stories.

Artists’ Open Studio

Create and learn while you explore your own chosen art mediums and interests. Whether you like to paint, draw, sculpt, or create another way, we will guide you with your projects by providing hands-on individualized instruction.

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ArtReach at Pittsburgh-Warrendale

200 Pinewood Lane, Suite 100 | Warrendale, PA 15086 phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 7626

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Instrument Discovery

What is your favorite instrument? Come discover and learn how to play instruments of all shapes, sounds, and sizes, and even make a few of your own!

Art Safari

Animal lovers, learn to draw and paint critters big and small in their various habitats, by not only developing skills in proportions and shading, but focusing in-depth on unique features such as eyes, noses, fur, and feathers.

10:30 am to 11:45 12:15 pm to 1:45

Colorful Connections

Rainbow enthusiasts, study the color wheel, observe famous artworks, and create your own art with all sorts of art media using all the colors of the world.

Musical Exploration

Identify and explore different instruments, sing songs, and play fun games, all while developing basic music skills.

2:00 pm to 3:30

Grades 6-8

The Artist’s Way

Artists, strengthen your drawing and painting skills by exploring different techniques and 2D media to create a wide variety of unique art pieces.

Guitar

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar? Here you will learn the parts of the guitar and develop basic skills—like identifying notes, strumming, creating rhythm patterns, and playing chords and songs.

R E A K visual arts theater music technology

Grades 9-12

How to be a Successful Musican

Explore the skills necessary to be a successful musician in today’s world. Learn everything from performing, recording, songwriting, creative decision making, and marketing, all while playing the music you love! *Students will need to bring laptop to class.

Artists’ Open Studio

Create and learn while you explore your own chosen art mediums and interests. Whether you like to paint, draw, sculpt, or create another way, we will guide you with your projects by providing hands-on individualized instruction.

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ArtReach at State College

1700 S. Atherton Street | State College, PA 16801 phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 0646

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

The Universal Language of Music

Have you ever wondered what music sounds like in different parts of the world? In this class, you will explore the instruments, styles, and genres of different cultures while also creating your own world-inspired sounds and rhythms.

10:30 am to 11:45 12:15 pm to 1:45

Artistic Adventures

Imagination travelers—learn about different countries and cultures while you draw, paint, and construct a wide array of projects inspired by the locations.

DIY Designs

Do it yourself as you create fun craft projects—like bowls, baskets, and picture frames—as you explore art from different cultures and times.

Piano

Learn to play some of your favorite music on the piano while also developing skills in piano technique, reading music, and understanding basic rhythms and melodies.

2:00 pm to 3:30

Grades 6-8

Artists’ Open Studio

Create and learn while you explore your own chosen art mediums and interests. Whether you like to paint, draw, sculpt, or create another way, we will guide you with your projects by providing hands-on individualized instruction.

Instrument Discovery

R E A K visual arts theater music technology

Grades 9-12

Rock Band

Experience playing some great music while also learning the ins and outs of musical collaboration. You will play your favorite songs and even create some of your own.

The Artist’s Way

What is your favorite instrument? Come discover and learn how to play instruments of all shapes, sounds, and sizes, and even make a few of your own! CLICK to register

Artists, strengthen your drawing and painting skills by exploring different techniques and 2D media to create a wide variety of unique art pieces.

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ArtReach at Wilkes-Barre

40 East Northampton Street | Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 phone: 888-722-9237, Ext 5748

Spring 2023: Mondays from January 23 through April 24 (no classes on February 20 or April 10)

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

9:00 am to 10:15

Sing Me a Story

Discover what your voice can do by exploring your creativity, using music, art, and movement as forms of expression and communication.

Art and Sound

Creatives, experience how to combine various forms of art—like visual art, music, poetry, short stories, and others—to create new and exciting artistic expression. In this class your creativity is endless!

10:30 am to 11:45 12:15 pm to 1:45

Colorful Connections

Rainbow enthusiasts, study the color wheel, observe famous artworks, and create your own art with all sorts of art media using all the colors of the world.

Jam Session

Have fun playing music with friends as you learn about different kinds of instruments through various styles of music. You will also gain experience in reading music, keeping time, and listening to one another.

B R

E A K

Grades 9-12 Grades 6-8

Japanese Art

Manga and anime fans, explore different styles of Japanese art as inspiration to learn the process of worldbuilding, creating a character backstory, and character design.

A capella

What makes a singer’s voice special? Be inspired by past and present singers while strengthening your own voice through singing techniques, exercises, and games.

2:00 pm to 3:30

Ukulele

Artists’ Open Studio

Create and learn while you explore your own chosen art mediums and interests. Whether you like to paint, draw, sculpt, or create another way, we will guide you with your projects by providing hands-on individualized instruction.

Discover the ukulele by being introduced to tuning, strum techniques, and basic chords, while learning to play many different styles of songs. CLICK to register

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ArtReach at Virtual

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Spring 2023: January 23 through April 28

Mondays

Tour de ArtReach

NEW! to ArtReach

9:00 am to 10:15 10:30 am to 11:45

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Embark on a virtual adventure with ArtReach as you experience a rotation of classes in visual arts, music, and theater! Each week you will attend a different class that is broadcast live from one of PA Cyber’s beautiful regional offices from across the state! Come virtually explore with us!

Experience classes like:

Grades K-5 Grades K-5 Grades 6-12

12:15 pm to 1:45 Grades 6-12

2:00 pm to 3:30

Grades 6-8

Improv Games Theater Production Today’s Art Art Safari Photography Stage Makeup Rhythm and the Beat Sing Me a Story

Famous Artists and You Rock Band Instrument Discovery ...and more!

visual arts theater music movement technology

ArtReach at Virtual

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Spring 2023: January 23 through April 28

Tuesdays

11:00 am to noon noon to 1 pm

The Art of Music (Grades K-5)

1:00 pm to 2:00

2:00 pm to 3:00

3:00 pm to 4:00

4:00 pm to 5:00

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Learn more about music while creating visual art! Learn the art of drawing music script and creating fun 2-dimensional works, as well as using found objects from around your house to create your own, 3-dimensional music instruments.

Character Creation

(Grades 3-8)

Create artworks with personality by exploring the basics of portraiture and figure drawing, while also developing skills to show your character’s backstory, feelings, and demographics.

Colorful Connections (Grades K-5)

Rainbow enthusiasts, study the color wheel, observe famous artworks, and create your own art with all sorts of art media using all the colors of the world.

Grades 6-8

Shining Star (Grades K-5)

Performers, learn music theory and explore different instruments, all while focusing on the various ways musicians must move while they perform for their audiences.

Into the

(Grades K-5)

Unknown

Explore fantasy, myths, and all things other-worldly as inspirations to create your own imaginative projects.

Backstage

(Grades 6-12)

Crew

Behind the scenes! Learn the basics of costume, sound, scenic, and lighting design that set the vibe for a variety of shows and stories.

visual arts theater music movement technology

ArtReach at Virtual

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Spring 2023: January 23 through April 28

Wednesdays

11:00 am to noon noon to 1 pm

Digital Art (Grades 3-8)

1:00 pm to 2:00

2:00 pm to 3:00

3:00 pm to 4:00

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Combine your abilities in visual arts and technology by developing your skills in art theory and digital art software.

Digital

Illustration

(Grades 6-12)

Designers, create unique images on your computer by developing your artistic process and learning basic tools of digital art software.

Art Safari (Grades K-5)

Animal lovers, learn to draw and paint critters big and small in their various habitats, by not only developing skills in proportions and shading, but focusing in-depth on unique features such as eyes, noses, fur, and feathers.

Grades 6-8

How to be a Successful Musician

(Grades 6-12)

Explore the skills necessary to be a successful musician in today’s world. Learn everything from performing, recording, songwriting, creative decision making, and marketing, all while playing the music you love!

no class offered at this time

4:00 pm to 5:00 visual arts theater music movement technology

Ukulele (Grades 6-12)

Discover the ukulele by being introduced to tuning, strum techniques, and basic chords, while learning to play many different styles of songs.

ArtReach at Virtual

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Spring 2023: January 23 through April 28

Thursdays

11:00 am to noon noon to 1 pm

Creative Tales (Grades K-5)

1:00 pm to 2:00

2:00 pm to 3:00

3:00 pm to 4:00

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Bring your favorite character to life! Through painting, drawing, and sculpture create unique art pieces based on your favorite books, stories, and tales.

Art and Sound

(Grades 3-8)

Creatives, combine multiple art forms by exploring various inspirations and utilizing visual art, music, poetry, and short stories to aid in your mixed media creations.

Broadway Kids (Grades K-5)

Become the creator! Transcend past the basics of acting, dancing, and singing by learning popular musical theater numbers as inspiration for writing and choreographing your own mini-musical.

Grades 6-8

Piano (Grades 3-8)

Learn to play some of your favorite music on the piano while also developing skills in piano technique, reading music, and understanding basic rhythms and melodies.

Rockin’ Through Time

(Grades 6-12)

Learn about the evolution of American music by being exposed to aspects of performance, voice, and music theory through instrument exploration.

4:00 pm to 5:00

no class offered at this time

visual arts theater music movement technology

ArtReach at Virtual

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Spring 2023: January 23 through April 28

Fridays

11:00 am to noon noon to 1 pm

Strength and Stability (Grades K-12)

1:00 pm to 2:00

2:00 pm to 3:00

to register for virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Get fit by developing core strength through targeted, engaging, and fun activities with peers, which will help improve posture, endurance, balance, and overall health.

Flexibility & Mobility

(Grades K-12)

Achieve good stretching habits to help improve overall flexibility, balance, and posture, as well as enhance your performance in other activities and daily life.

Famous Artists and You (Grades 6-12)

Gain inspiration by discovering Master Artists from the past and present, and create projects based on their works to really understand the medium and style.

Grades 6-8

Roaring ‘20s Arts Fusion

(Grades 3-8)

Step into the 1920s through interactive projects, games, & more! You will learn about Jazz & Blues music, Swing dance, flapper & dapper fashion, & the various art styles that created Art Deco.

Look! It’s Art!

(Grades 6-12)

3:00 pm to 4:00 no class offered at this time 4:00 pm to 5:00

Create what you see! Make your own unique art using your powers of observation—all while learning skills and techniques in proportion and shading that help to make your art look realistic.

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What is ArtReach

Learn. Apply. Create!

At PA Cyber, we believe the creative and performing arts are essential to a dynamic and fulfilling education. Study after study shows that the arts promote academic achievement and heighten cultural literacy. They also equip students with the skills vital for success in the 21st century. Skills such as critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with others.

PA Cyber has teamed up with Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center—a leading provider of arts and educational programming in Pennsylvania—to create ArtReach. This collaboration provides our students access to ongoing classes, workshops, virtual experiences, and performance opportunities taught by experienced and highly-skilled professional artists. ArtReach gives students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge of diverse art forms, cultivate their artistic talents, and socialize and collaborate with other PA Cyber students, and most importantly, have fun! ArtReach is offered as in-person classes taught at PA Cyber’s headquarters and nine regional office sites, as well as online through the Virtual ArtReach program.

In this catalog are the descriptions for the spring 2023 ArtReach courses for both in-person and virtual classes. Keep in mind that course offerings are subject to change based on students’ needs and interest, as well as instructor availability. To register for in-person ArtReach classes, click on the link or scan the QR code on each page. To register for virtual ArtReach classes go to the Fine Arts page in Buzz.please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

ArtReach is just another way that at PA Cyber, the learning—and the creativity— never stop.

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