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ART AND CREATIVITY ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS T R Come join us each week for a fun craft! Children with disabilities will get a chance to explore various art media and delve into a new form of self-expression. 6 week session. Goals: To improve fine motor skills, ability to follow directions, and social skills, and to develop art leisure skills. 6 week sessions. CENTERVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$30 20926 5-9 yrs 5:30pm-6:30pm Thu 4/23-5/28 BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE:$30 21715 5-9 yrs 6:30pm-7:30pm Thu 6/25-7/30
NEW! CRAFTING POSITIVELY - DROP IN @ THURMONT! Are you looking to enjoy the company of like-minded creative women, to socialize, and share ideas? Either bring an art or craft project that you are currently working on, or bring a $2 supply fee to complete our featured craft project. Advanced registration is not required. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month: April 2 & 16; May 7 & 21; June 4 & 19. 6 week session. THURMONT REC CENTER FREE 21255 18+ yrs 6:30pm-8:00pm Thu 4/2-6/18
= This is an adaptive program. YOUNG REMBRANDTS ELEMENTARY DRAWING It’s springtime and that can mean only one thing: SPRINGTIME DRAWING WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS! If your children are baseball fans, they will love our baseball still life lesson. Learning about warm colors and cool colors will be the focus as our artists draw a detailed exterior of a house. Students will explore the intricate details of the breathtaking Taj Mahal. Finally, we’ll take an imaginary trip to some beautiful places to draw a cute flamingo as well as learn about the history and artistry of a kimono. Sign up for classes today! 8 week sessions. CENTERVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$108 20694 5½-12 yrs 11:00am-12:00pm Sat 4/18-6/13 TUSCARORA REC CENTER FEE:$108 20779 5½-12 yrs 6:00pm-7:00pm Tue 4/21-6/9 DEER CROSSING REC CENTER FEE:$108 20695 5½-12 yrs 6:00pm-7:00pm Wed 4/22-6/10
YOUNG REMBRANDTS PRESCHOOL DRAWING April showers bring May flowers and springtime is the right time to sign up your preschooler for a Young Rembrandts class! We will begin our adventure with an imaginary trip to the hardware store as we illustrate and learn about different tools. We’ll continue to stomp away springtime boredom as we draw and color a mighty dinosaur. The sky is the limit as we draw a colorful, patterned butterfly. And we’ll soar to new heights with our fantastic kite drawing. There’s no better time than now to enroll your student! 8 week sessions. CENTERVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$96 20696 3½-6 yrs 10:00am-10:45am Sat 4/18-6/13 TUSCARORA REC CENTER FEE:$96 20780 3½-6 yrs 5:00pm-5:45pm Tue 4/21-6/9 DEER CROSSING REC CENTER FEE:$96 20697 3½-6 yrs 5:00pm-5:45pm Wed 4/22-6/10
ART CLINICS WITH DOROTHEA Join local artist, Dorothea Barrick, for these one of a kind art clinics, designed for all skill levels from novice to experienced. Learn art techniques and immerse yourself in a different medium at each class. All materials are provided. EMMITSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER FEE:$30 PASTEL FLORAL DRAWINGS 21941 14+ yrs 9:30am-12:00pm Sat 4/18 FANTASY PAINTING 21939 14+ yrs 9:30am-12:00pm Sat 5/9 IMPRESSIONISTIC LANDSCAPE 21940 14+ yrs 9:30am-12:00pm Sat 6/13 MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING 21938 14+ yrs 9:30am-12:00pm Sat 7/11
NEW! CUT, PASTE, NARRATE: A COLLAGE WORKSHOP Stories bind us together. But how does that account change as bits are left out and pieces are added in? In this collage workshop you will practice constructing narrative-based works by experimenting with the scale of objects, composition, and color schemes. No prior experience is necessary to attend. You will leave this class with a small series of unique collages. FREDERICK BOOK ART CENTER INC FEE:$45 21966 12+ yrs 6:30pm-9:30pm Fri 3/27
NEW! INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING: LINOCUT This 4 session class is designed for beginning and advanced students. Emphasis will be on learning the proper techniques for cutting, registering, and printing linocuts in black and white and in color. Students will make test images that will lead to a better understanding of how to proceed with personal imagery. FREDERICK BOOK ART CENTER INC FEE:$165 21972 18+ yrs 10:30am-1:00pm Sa/Su 5/23-24, 5/30-31
NEW! LETTERPRESS I This is a 2 session class for beginners that shows you how to use the Platen Press machines, how to set type, “lock-up”, and print in six-hours of instruction. Bring a key phrase or a favorite sentence or two from a poem to print. FREDERICK BOOK ART CENTER INC FEE:$100 21965 18+ yrs 6:00pm-9:00pm W/Th 3/4-3/5
Week long Summer classes for all ages coming soon!
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NEW! SOFT-COVER JAPANESE STAB The Japanese stab binding allows for loose-leaf pages to be bound together and is designed to showcase intricate sewing patterns along the spine. This class will explore options for binding up soft-cover stab options. Students will walk away with a beautiful book, in which they can tuck in photographs, or use as a notebook/sketchbook. FREDERICK BOOK ART CENTER INC FEE:$95 21970 18+ yrs 10:00am-2:00pm Wed 4/22
NEW! WRITTEN AND BOUND April is Poetry Month and this 4-session class will be centered around creative writing with an introduction to letterpress and bookbinding. For truly adventurous students who enjoy writing, they should plan on bringing in 1-3 of their short poems. For those students who love poetry but do not write your own, fear not, bring in 1-3 selections by your favorite poet. We will look at artist books for inspiration and discuss several bookbinding techniques that will aid in the student designing, printing, and binding their own artist book based on the poem selected. Students will utilize the accordion or Japanese stab bindings for books with either a hard or soft cover. A basic assortment of the teachers favorite book arts and printmaking materials will be provided, if a student has a complicated design in mind and requires specific materials they must source them, such materials might include book cloth, leather, certain colors or specialty papers, specific binding materials. If you have questions about your ideas prior to class, feel free to email the instructor at Koch.laureng@gmail.com. FREDERICK BOOK ART CENTER INC FEE:$225 21967 14+ yrs 1:00pm-6:00pm Sun,Sat 3/28, 29, 4/4, 4/5
NEW! ZIPPER BOOK CLUTCH Make a clutch purse our of thrifted books, fabric. and zippers. All materials provided. This will make a great gift for Mother’s Day! FREDERICK BOOK ART CENTER INC FEE:$85 21979 16+ yrs 10:00am-1:00pm Sat 5/9
NEW! POLAROID PHOTOGRAPHY We will explore the different types of polaroid cameras available, how to find them, and the basics of how to use them. We will go over a few of the rules of the road with these cameras and set out to the streets of Frederick to try them out. All you need to do is sign up, FBAC provides the polaroid camera to use for the class, instruction, AND film in the cost of the workshop. You will have a fun day exploring this old school medium and walk away with your new treasures and hopefully a desire to continue working with this amazing camera. No experience is necessary. FREDERICK BOOK ART CENTER INC FEE:$95 21971 18+ yrs 1:00pm-5:00pm Sat 5/16
NEW! GELLI PLATE PRINTING WITH ART FOAMIES Create beautiful monotypes with a Gelli Plate and Art Foamies. Come ready to jump in and print to your heart’s content! FREDERICK BOOK ART CENTER INC FEE:$65 21969 18+ yrs 10:00am-12:30pm Tue 4/7
BABYSITTING SAFE @ HOME Safe @ Home by Safe Sitter is a program designed to prepare students in grades 4-6 to be safe when they are home alone and need to care for themselves when parents are away for short periods of time. You will learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies, assessing and responding to injuries and illnesses. Course includes snack and all materials. MIDDLETOWN REC CENTER FEE:$27 20606 8-10 yrs 4:30pm-6:30pm Fri 4/3 OAKDALE REC CENTER FEE:$27 20605 8-10 yrs 4:30pm-6:30pm Tue 4/7 THURMONT REC CENTER FEE:$27 20611 8-10 yrs 4:00pm-6:00pm Mon 5/18
CHESS CHESS WIZARDS Enter into a magical and exciting world of chess with Chess Wizards! You will participate in epic chess games, fun and interactive lessons, tournaments, team matches, trivia and more. Our specialized classes are a blast for anyone. 8 week sessions. CENTERVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$159 20872 5-6 yrs 4:30pm-5:30pm Mon 4/20-6/15 20873 7-12 yrs 5:45pm-6:45pm Mon 4/20-6/15 OAKDALE REC CENTER FEE:$159 20874 5-6 yrs 4:30pm-5:30pm Thu 4/23-6/11 20875 7-12 yrs 5:45pm-6:45pm Thu 4/23-6/11 TUSCARORA REC CENTER FEE:$159 20876 5-6 yrs 4:30pm-5:30pm Fri 4/24-6/12 20877 7-12 yrs 5:45pm-6:45pm Fri 4/24-6/12
FIRST AID & CPR ADULT, CHILD & INFANT CPR, FIRST AID, AND AED CERT This program will provide American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants. This course is designed to prepare participants to provide CPR, First Aid, and AED use in a safe, effective, and timely manner. Upon successful completion of this course the student will be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED for 2 years. Card provided. OAKDALE REC CENTER FEE:$50 20781 8+ yrs 10:00am-12:30pm Sat 5/2
STEM SNAPOLOGY MEGA MACHINES In Snapology’s Mega Machines class, your child will create some of their favorite motorized vehicles. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, pulleys, cranks, and programming as they build trucks, space rovers, helicopters, and much more. Your child is sure to have fun as they build, learn, and play! 7 week session. SUGARLOAF REC CENTER FEE:$150 21525 6-12 yrs 5:00pm-6:30pm Thu 4/23-6/4
SNAPOLOGY MINECRAFT Do you think you know everything there is to know about Minecraft and more? In Snapology’s EPIC Minecraft, you are going to be put to the test. Your knowledge is going to be challenged in games of crafting and creating. What ideas can you create in EPIC Minecraft - perhaps something that you nether thought of before. Come see if your skills are worthy at Snapology’s EPIC Minecraft! 7 week session. TUSCARORA REC CENTER FEE:$120 21527 6-12 yrs 5:30pm-7:00pm Wed 4/22-6/3
SNAPOLOGY POKEMANIA Come join Snapology for Pokemania. Students will build and explore the world of Pokémon as they create their own gyms, battles, and even their very own generation of Pokémon. Children will also learn about real world science as they learn about the habitats of the Pokémon. Your child will have a blast becoming the best Pokémon trainer ever. 7 week session. OAKDALE REC CENTER FEE:$120 21528 6-12 yrs 6:00pm-7:30pm Mon 4/20-6/8
MOVEMENT & READINESS GET READY FOR PRESCHOOL! Is your child ready for preschool? We will focus on separating from a caregiver, turn-taking with peers, following directions in a group, imitating actions during circle time and having fun with friends. Our daily schedule includes free play, circle time, art, movement, and snack and story time. This inclusive group is taught by staff from the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program. Caregivers are required to stay on the premises. Child must be 2.6- 3.0 years at the start of class to participate. 8 week session. Please note: If your child has participated in a Get Ready for Preschool group before, your child’s name will be placed on a waiting list. In an attempt to provide equal opportunities to families in Frederick County, groups will be filled with first time participants and then the waiting list will be used to fill groups as needed. 8 week sessions. FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FEE:$59 20324 2½-3 yrs 9:00am-10:30am Wed 4/22-6/10 19682 2½-3 yrs 9:00am-10:30am Thu 4/23-6/11
MUSIC MAKING BEGINNER’S INSTRUCTIONAL GUITAR This introductory class will focus on basic music theory and guitar playing, learning how to play the instrument and basic songs and chord progressions. You will need to bring your own guitar. 6 week sessions. SUGARLOAF REC CENTER FEE:$89 22024 7-12 yrs 4:30pm-5:15pm Mon 3/9-4/13 22025 7-12 yrs 4:30pm-5:15pm Mon 4/27-6/8 22026 13-17 yrs 5:30pm-6:30pm Mon 3/9-4/13 22027 13-17 yrs 5:30pm-6:30pm Mon 4/27-6/8 22028 18+ yrs 6:45pm-7:45pm Mon 3/9-4/13 22029 18+ yrs 6:45pm-7:45pm Mon 4/27-6/8
BEGINNER’S INSTRUCTIONAL KEYBOARD/PIANO This introductory class is geared toward people who have never played a keyboard or have very little experience. This will cover introductory music theory and piano keyboarding skills and techniques like tempo, notes, Hand, Finger, Body Motions, and more. You will need to bring your own keyboard. 6 week sessions. BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$89 22030 7-12 yrs 5:15pm-6:00pm Tue 3/10-4/14 22031 7-12 yrs 5:15pm-6:00pm Tue 4/28-6/2 PINECLIFF PARK FEE:$89 22040 13+ yrs 4:45pm-5:45pm Wed 3/11-4/15 22041 13+ yrs 4:45pm-5:45pm Wed 4/29-6/10 22038 50+ yrs 3:30pm-4:30pm Wed 3/11-4/15 22039 50+ yrs 3:30pm-4:30pm Wed 4/29-6/10
HOMESCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL KEYBOARD/PIANO This introductory class is geared toward people who have never played a keyboard or have very little experience. This will cover introductory music theory and piano keyboarding skills and techniques like tempo, notes, Hand, Finger, Body Motions, and more. You will need to bring your own keyboard. 6 week sessions. BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$89 22032 7-12 yrs 1:45pm-2:30pm Tue 3/10-4/14 22033 7-12 yrs 1:45pm-2:30pm Tue 4/28-6/2 22034 13-17 yrs 2:45pm-3:45pm Tue 3/10-4/14 22035 13-17 yrs 2:45pm-3:45pm Tue 4/28-6/2
TEEN SONGWRITING, AGES 13-17, BCCB This class will focus on elements of songwriting with regards to each student?s instruments. It will focus more on the aspect of lyrical soundness and quality and chord progressions as well as other theory and technique. Please bring an instrument to allow for your song writing. A computer will also be helpful as we will explore free programs to assist with songwriting. 6 week sessions. BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$89 22036 13-17 yrs 4:00pm-5:00pm Tue 3/10-4/14 22037 13-17 yrs 4:00pm-5:00pm Tue 4/28-6/2 PINECLIFF PARK FEE:$89 22042 13+ yrs 6:00pm-7:00pm Wed 3/11-4/15 22043 13+ yrs 6:00pm-7:00pm Wed 4/29-6/10
PERFORMING ARTS POMMIES CHEERLEADING Using pom poms, students will dance to fun music, learn new cheers and chants and play games to boost their confidence while working as a team. Participants will learn new exercises to help them improve their flexibility and build their cheer, dance and gymnastics skills! 6 & 10 week sessions. SUGARLOAF REC CENTER FEE:$139 20690 3-5 yrs 10:00am-10:40am Sat 4/18-6/20 SUGARLOAF REC CENTER FEE:$105 20933 3-5 yrs 10:00am-10:40am Sat 6/27-8/1
TUTU PRINCESS This 45 minute class is an introductory class containing ballet tap. Young Dancers will learn the basic ballet and tap steps while learning how to follow directions and imitate movement and gross motor skill development games in a positive and fun environment. Engaging music is used to get these little ones inspired to dance. Uniform- Leotard with skirt of any color, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and tan tap shoes. 8 & 10 week sessions. BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE:$89 21974 3-5 yrs 5:15pm-6:00pm Mon 4/20-6/15 WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$109 21973 3-5 yrs 5:15pm-6:00pm Tue 4/14-6/16
TAP/BALLET COMBINATION CLASS This is an introductory class containing ballet and tap. Young dancers will learn the basic ballet steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement. Second part of the class will focus on the development of basic technical tap skills, as well as ability to understand music. Uniform- Leotard with skirt of any color, pink tights, ballet shoes and tap shoes. 10 week session. WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$109 21976 5-8 yrs 6:10pm-7:10pm Tue 4/14-6/16
ETIQUETTE COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE This program is designed to build confidence, develop character, and increase self esteem. Learn proper greetings and introductions, conversation skills, listening skills, and the power of eye contact. Learn how to make lasting impressions, have good telephone manners, and how to be a good host or guest. CENTERVILLE REC CENTER FEE:$43 21483 7-14 yrs 4:30pm-6:30pm Wed 4/22
EVERYDAY ETIQUETTE EXPRESS An interactive program designed to increase children’s confidence and boost communication skills. Shaking Hands, Greetings, Eye Contact, Telephone Manners, and What Your Face and Body Say Even When You Are Not Speaking. Table Manners including Setting the Table and Napkin Placement. TUSCARORA REC CENTER FEE:$43 21484 5-10 yrs 4:00pm-6:00pm Sat 4/25
SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY CODING IN MINECRAFT WITH LUA Using a custom mod called “Computercraft”, students will learn how to program robots called “Turtles” inside the world of Minecraft. In this class, students will be introduced to LUA, a simple scripting language used to develop games such as Angry Birds, where they will learn how to program if-then-else statements, for-while loops, and implement their own functions. Kids will utilize problemsolving skills by learning how to program their robots to complete various tasks an objectives, such as programming their turtles to automatically build, mine, and craft items and structures. 6 week sessions. TUSCARORA REC CENTER FEE:$145 20783 6-9 yrs 9:00am-10:00am Sat 4/18-5/30 20782 10-14 yrs 10:15am-11:15am Sat 4/18-5/30
