Rosewood Arts Centre Winter 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page ARTIST STUDIOS................................................................... 1 HOLIDAY HOURS........................................................................... 1 MEETING SPACE AND ROOM RENTAL................................. 1 OPEN STUDIOS............................................................................... 1 SIGNING INTERPRETER............................................................... 1 ROSEWOOD GALLERY................................................................. 2 CITYSITES.......................................................................................... 3 KETTERING ARTS COUNCIL...................................................... 3 SPECIAL EVENTS................................................................ 2, 3, 17 KETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR............................................. 8 KETTERING CIVIC BAND........................................................... 14 REGISTRATION FORM...................................................... 16 – 17 YOUTH/TEEN CLASSES

Preschool Art and Dance.............................................. 4

Youth Art, Dance and Humanities........................5, 6

Teen Art.............................................................................. 6

Youth/Teen Theater........................................................ 7 ADULT/TEEN CLASSES Ceramics........................................................................ 8, 9 Dance........................................................................ 13, 14 Design...............................................................................14 Glass............................................................................11, 12 Jewelry.......................................................................12, 13 Music.................................................................................14

Painting and Drawing...........................................10, 11 Photography...................................................................13 Printmaking ..................................................................... 9 Sculpture..................................................................... 9, 10 Theatre .............................................................................10

Writing and Languages..............................................15

Kettering Mayor & Council Don Patterson, Mayor Don.Patterson@ketteringoh.org .................299.5512 Bruce E. Duke, Vice Mayor, District 4 Bruce.Duke@ketteringoh.org .....................299.2259 Bill Lautar, At Large Bill.Lautar@ketteringoh.org ........................689.2205 Amy Schrimpf, At Large Amy.Schrimpf@ketteringoh.org .................429.3896 Robert Scott, District 1 Rob.Scott@ketteringoh.org ........................776.2315 Joseph D. Wanamaker, District 2 Joe.Wanamaker@ketteringoh.org ...............296.1712 Tony Klepacz, District 3 Tony.Klepacz@ketteringoh.org ..................435.9830 Mark Schwieterman, City Manager Mark.Schwieterman@ketteringoh.org ........296.2412 Steven Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager Steven.Bergstresser@ketteringoh.org ..........296.2412 Council Office Phone Number: 296.2416 Council Email: Kettcc@ketteringoh.org Kettering Home Page: www.ketteringoh.org

rosewood arts centre Rosewood Arts Centre is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts. Rosewood presents over 400 classes annually for youth and adults, as well as gallery exhibitions, theater performances, artist studios and special events. A division of the City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, Rosewood is supported and programmed by the City of Kettering, with additional support provided by the Ohio Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Contact: Shayna McConville, Cultural Arts Manager (937) 296-0294 Shayna.McConville@ketteringoh.org

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SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS Holiday

Date Hours

Christmas December 24 and 25* Closed New Year’s Day January 1* Closed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 19 Closed Presidents’ Day February 16 Closed * Rosewood Arts Centre will close at 5 p.m. on December 23 and 31.

SIGNING INTERPRETER AVAILABLE Sign language interpreters are available and can be requested for Rosewood classes. Please allow two weeks’ notice and call Rosewood at (937) 296-0294.

MEETING SPACE AND ROOM RENTAL Rosewood Arts Centre provides facility rentals for various events, meetings and programs. For more information, please call (937) 296-0294.

CLASS CANCELLATION Rosewood Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel any class and to substitute faculty when necessary. Classes will be canceled three working days prior to the starting date when there is insufficient enrollment.

ARTIST STUDIOS Artist studios are available at Rosewood Arts Centre and applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed as studio spaces become available. Spaces are available for artists with an active practice and a commitment to sharing their work with the Kettering community.

Studio spaces are $85/month for Kettering residents and $130/month for non-residents. For more information about artist studios, please call (937) 296-0294.

OPEN STUDIOS Open studio sessions allow artists the opportunity to work on their own in an equipped creative environment. The studios are available when classes are not in session. Call (937) 296-0294 to learn available hours and any necessary orientation or pre-requisites.

VISITOR POLICY: All participants and observers must pay open studio fees to stay longer than 30 minutes. Children under 5 years old are not permitted in open studios. Those under 16 must be supervised by an adult 21 years of age or older (no more than two children per adult). All studio patrons, including currently enrolled students, must sign in and pay fees at the Rosewood office. All open studio work-in-progress may not be left more than 30 minutes unattended.

STUDENT POLICY: Adult students currently enrolled in studio classes will receive a student pass card for four sessions of studio time. Students staying over 30 minutes after the end of class must sign in and use this pass card.

OPEN STUDIO FEES: Pottery – Sculpture – Painting – Dance Drop-in fee per visit: $4/resident; $8/non-resident Open studio Pass (10 visits): $30/resident; $60/non-resident Darkroom – Glass Drop-in fee per visit: $5/resident; $10/non-resident Open Studio Pass (10 visits): $35/resident; $70/non-resident Free Fridays: Open studio fees are waived for all Kettering Residents.

LOCKER RENTAL: Lockers are available for rental on a pre-pay six-month or yearly basis. Six-month: $20/resident; $25/non-resident; Yearly: $35/resident; $45/non-resident POTTERY STUDIO: Clay fee of $19 includes 25 pounds of clay and related firing and glazes. Only clay purchased at Rosewood may be used in our studios and firings.

Clay purchased at Rosewood may not be removed from the facility for work at home.

You must supply your own tools. The studio is designed as a community facility and, as such, is not equipped to accommodate production pottery quantities. All open studio and private studio users are limited to three (3) cubic feet per week of kiln use.

Unclaimed pieces left after 30 days will be discarded. Attendance at a free pottery studio orientation is required of all first-time participants.

GLASS STUDIO: The glass studio is available to students who wish to finish class work or students who have attended a class previously and wish to work independently.

A quick orientation is required of all users before working independently.

Kiln firing fee: $5 for a 3-hour time block Torch usage fee: $5 for a 3-hour time block DARKROOM: Participants must be at least 16 years old, demonstrate previous experience in black and white darkroom processes, and attend a Rosewood orientation session. Check at the Rosewood office for more information on eligibility or for the orientation schedule and to make an appointment.

Reminder: Discount cards must be processed by the individual holder. Discount cards are for individual use only and not to be shared among friends or family.

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KETTERING ARTS COUNCIL

CITYSITES

The Kettering Arts Council, in partnership and collaboration with the community, strives to provide access to the arts for all ages, encourage a passion for the arts, and promote art appreciation and education.

The Kettering Arts Council is a 15-member citizen advisory committee overseen by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department.

CitySites is a percent for art program recognizing artistic excellence, accessibility to the arts for all people, and the positive impact creativity has on our community and quality of life in the City of Kettering. Established in 1999 through the Kettering City Council, CitySites empowers a citizen advisory committee, the Art in Public Places Committee, to develop and oversee public art programming in Kettering.

For more information on the Kettering Arts Council, contact Rosewood Arts Centre at (937) 296-0294 or visit kac.ketteringoh.org.

2015 Kettering Arts Council Members Jessica Barry, Mike Beerbower (President), Susan Bennett, Jean Howat Berry, Sue Ellen Boesch, Justina Crawford-Williams, Meghan Dillon (Secretary), Chuck Duritsch, Brian LaDuca, Mary Ann Layman, Thom Meyer, Mary Sanders (Vice President), Terry Schalnat and Evelia Sowash

Recent projects include an aluminum pour as part of the National Bronze Sculpture Symposium and the commissioning of works by local artists Katherine Kadish, Jean Koeller and Hamilton Dixon.

Art in Public Places Committee Members Eva Buttacavoli, Gerald Busch, Stefan Chinov, Bruce Duke, Pete Horan, Jon Barlow Hudson, Linda Lombard (Chair), Terry Welker Learn more at citysites.ketteringoh.org or by calling (937) 296-0294.

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Stretch and Point

PRESCHOOL ART: AGES 3 – 5

Ages 3 – 6

Drop-in Art Ages 3 – 6

Drop by Rosewood and whip up a masterpiece. This drop-in format class allows the opportunity to have your young ones explore a wide range of art materials while offering the flexibility to come when it suits your busy schedule.

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Fee: Instructor:

$5/resident per session; $6/non-resident per session Sarah Fortener

10 a.m. - Noon

Jan. 17 - March 21

This is an introduction to coordination and movement. Ballet, jazz and tumbling are combined for boys and girls, 3 to 6 years of age.

Monday and Tuesday at 10 a.m. are designed especially for beginners who are 3 years old. *Class will not meet on Jan. 19 and Feb. 16.

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10 - 10:30 a.m.

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

10 - 10:30 a.m.

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

10 - 10:30 a.m.

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

10 - 10:30 a.m.

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Jan. 5 - March 9* Jan. 5 - March 9* Jan. 6 - March 10* Jan. 6 - March 10* March 23 - May 11 March 23 - May 11 March 24 - May 12 March 24 - May 12

Fee: Instructor:

$38/resident; $48/non-resident Sammie Sue Edmondson

Beginning Dance for the Very Young Ages 3 – 5

We will combine ballet, jazz and tumbling basics in this 45-minute class.

Preschool Art

Sat. Sat.

10 - 10:45 a.m.

10 - 10:45 a.m.

Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 March 7 - April 25

Fee: Instructor:

$44/resident; $54/non-resident Nancy Lynn Boss

Youth Tap And Tumble Combo

Ages 4 – 6

Ages 4 – 6

Children enjoy learning while they experiment with quality art materials.

Learn about line, color, shape and design. Different projects in each session challenge young artists who love art.

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10 - 11 a.m.

Fee: Instructor:

$40/resident; $45/non-resident Nicole Vernon

Feb. 5 - 26

Parent and Child Painting Parents and children get colorful in this class. Explore various different paint media while spending some quality creative time with your kids. Projects will consist of watercolor, acrylic and tempera paintings.

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Tap our toes for the first portion of our class and move onto basic tumbling tricks!

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Sat. Sat.

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. March 7 - April 25

Fee: Instructor:

$44/resident; $54/non-resident Nancy Lynn Boss

Beginning Tap Dance/Ballet Combo

Ages 3 – 8

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Fee: Instructor:

$45/resident; $55/non-resident Sarah Fortener

Jan. 22 - Feb. 12

Ages 3 – 5

Basic tap and ballet steps will “move” us during our class. We will do stretching, splits, straddles and more in this 45-minute class. Tap shoes not required.

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PRESCHOOL DANCE: AGES 3 – 6

Fee: Instructor:

$44/resident; $54/non-resident Nancy Lynn Boss

Rosewood Spring Dance Revues

Intermediate Tap/Ballet Combo

Plan ahead to celebrate the dance skills of Rosewood’s preschool, youth, teen and adult dance students with our dance instructors, Miss Nancy and Miss Sammie Sue.

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Sat. Sat.

Fee: Instructor:

$44/resident; $54/non-resident Nancy Lynn Boss

Rosewood Theatre Free Admission

Miss Nancy’s Dance Revue Saturday, April 25, 12 Noon Miss Sammie Sue’s Dance Revue Monday, May 4, 7 p.m.

Dance students will be in class without parents. Please be sure your child can participate independently.

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10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 March 7 - April 25

Ages 4 – 5 We will tap our toes to fun music, then point and plié as ballerinas.

Tap shoes not required. Child must have previous dance experience.

9:15 - 10 a.m.

9:15 - 10 a.m.

Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 March 7 - April 25

Dance classes are conducted in the Rosewood Arts Centre dance studio. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance studio floor. Slippers or socks with treads are recommended, as well as comfortable clothing that will allow you to move easily. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are required for tap.

For more information, please call (937) 296-0294.

Parent and Child Clay

YOUTH ART: AGES 6 – 10

Ages 6 – 8

Exploring Pottery Skills

Parents and children will share making an animal bowl and a textured tile. Wear old clothes. Glazed pieces are ready to be picked up two weeks after last class. *Class will not meet on Feb. 16.

Learn both wheel and hand-building skills while creating beautiful, functional ceramic plates, bowls and more. Class fee includes clay, glazes and firing. Please allow at least two weeks for finished artwork to be ready for pickup. Supply your own tools or buy a starter kit from Rosewood Arts Centre.

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Fee: Instructor:

$42/resident; $52/non-resident Joann Lieswyn

Section A: Ages 8 – 11 Section B: Ages 12 – 16

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5 - 7 p.m.

7 - 9 p.m.

Fee: Instructor:

$86/resident; $96/non-resident Steven Powers

Feb. 5 - March 19 Feb. 5 - March 19

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 2 - 23*

Home School Art

Tuesday Sessions are for ages 5 – 9.

Thursday Sessions are for ages 8 – 14 .

Drawing, painting, clay, art history and 3-dimensional art are just some of the art mediums to be covered. This class is taught by a professional art teacher. All art materials are furnished.

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 - Feb. 12 Feb. 19 - March 12 Jan. 20 - Feb. 10 Feb. 17 - March 10

Fee: Instructor:

$43/resident; $53/non-resident Jane Brennan

Glass Fusing Workshops Ages 8 – 12

Kids can explore the splendor of glass fusing in these short workshops.

Each workshop will serve as an introduction to the art of glass fusing while focusing on different themes. Glass artworks made during the workshops will be available to pick up one week after the class ends.

Drawing FUNdamentals Section A: Ages 8 –11 Section B: Ages 12 – 16

Children will learn about drawing, line, shape and value, while working on projects that encourage creativity. Subject matter varies. Each student will work at his/her own level of skill and receive individual attention.

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5 - 7 p.m.

7 - 9 p.m.

Jan. 27 - Feb. 17 Jan. 27 - Feb. 17

Fee: Instructor:

$51/resident; $61/non-resident Megan Zane

Cartooning for Kids

Get those creative cartoon ideas down on paper! Instruction begins with the basics of working with shapes to create original characters.

Learn to draw expressions, basic body positions, movement, animals, comic strips and caricature.

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Fee: Instructor:

$45/resident; $55/non-resident Megan Zane

Feb. 18 - March 11

Fashion Design: Deconstructing the Diva Ages 8 – 14

Costume/fashion design basics: Students will learn basic design strategies, build a repurposed garment, display their design and have a fashion show!

1 - 3 p.m.

Bugs and Butterflies Color Explosion Flowers and Fun Great Graphics

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Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.

1 - 3 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m.

Feb. 7 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 28

Fee: Instructor:

$25/resident; $30/non-resident Kathy Woodruff

YOUTH EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT

Ages 8 – 12

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Section A: Section B: Section C: Section D:

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Fee: Instructor:

$45/resident; $55/non-resident Ayn Wood

Jan. 17 - Feb. 7

All classes and programs are held at Rosewood Arts Centre unless otherwise noted.

Meet youth educator, Sarah Fortener!

Sarah Fortener r e c e n t l y received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Dayton.

In addition to teaching Kinder Painters and Drop-in Art, she’s also a member of our wonderful Camp Rosewood staff.

“I love watching and teaching kids this young start to learn the basics of art,” she said. “Their reactions to names and works of other artists is priceless, as well as their discovery of what they can make.”

When making her own artwork, Sarah maintains an interest in strong colors, theatre and unique composition.

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Youth Painting

TEEN ART: AGES 11 – 16

Section A: Ages 7 – 11 Section B: Ages 12 –16 Explore the world of painting in this fun and creative class. Students will learn watercolor, tempera and acrylic painting techniques while exercising their individual creativity.

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5 - 7 p.m.

7 - 9 p.m.

Feb. 3 - 24 Feb. 3 - 24

Fee: Instructor:

$45/resident; $55/non-resident Nicole Vernon

YOUTH HUMANITIES: AGES 6 – 10 Bon Junior!: French for Kids Ages 6 – 10

This is a fun filled class for kids who like to play games, sing songs, and hear stories while learning French! Parents, you can give your children a head start on learning a language with this enthusiastic learning environment. We will incorporate French vocabulary and phrases into every song, game and story.

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$35/resident; $45/non-resident Jenny White

5 - 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 3 - 24

YOUTH DANCE: AGES 6 – 8 Afterschool Dance Class Ages 6 – 8

Creativity with a challenge! Experience ballet and tap with stretches, barré work and ballet combinations. Tap with style while learning step, timing and movement to music. Ages 8-12 must have previous dance experience. *Class will not meet on January 19 and February 16.

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5 - 5:45 p.m.

6 - 6:45 p.m.

5 - 5:45 p.m.

6 - 6:45 p.m.

Jan. 5 - March 9* Jan. 5 - March 9* March 23 - May 11 March 23 - May 11

Fee: Instructor:

$38/resident; $48/non-resident Sammie Sue Edmondson

Join us for three styles of dance steps. Ballet barré work and stretches will warm us up, followed by modern jazz moves and tapping our toes to popular music. Tap shoes not required.

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Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 March 3 - April 21

Fee: Instructor:

$44/resident; $54/non-resident Nancy Lynn Boss

YOUTH DANCE: AGES 9 – 12 Pre-Teen Jazz Ballet Moves Ages 9 – 12

Let's combine ballet positions with funky moves that groove to hip/ hop music. Adding a touch of acrobatic tricks, splits, straddles, and much more! Always a basic beginner class.

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Kids will discover the science behind photography while exercising their creativity in this STEAM initiative program.

Section A: Students will learn about the chemistry behind layering light sensitive paper to create one-of-a-kind photographic surprising, colorful and delicate images.

Section B: Students will make their own camera obscura which they can place over their head to see first-hand how a basic camera structure works from the inside.

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6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 - 25 March 4 - 18

Fee: Instructor:

$40/resident; $50/non-resident Noel Pohlman

Exploring Pottery Skills Section A: Ages 8 – 11 Section B: Ages 12 – 16

Learn both wheel and hand-building skills while creating beautiful, functional ceramic plates, bowls and more. Class fee includes clay, glazes and firing. Please allow at least two weeks for finished artwork to be ready for pickup. Supply your own tools or buy a starter kit from Rosewood Arts Centre.

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5 - 7 p.m.

7 - 9 p.m.

Fee: Instructor:

$86/resident; $96/non-resident Steven Powers

Feb. 5 - March 19 Feb. 5 - March 19

Fashion Design: Deconstructing the Diva Ages 8 – 14

Costume/fashion design basics: Students will learn basic design strategies, build a repurposed garment, display their design and have a fashion show!

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Sat.

Fee: Instructor:

$45/resident; $55/non-resident Ayn Wood

1 - 3 p.m.

Jan. 17 - Feb. 7

Section A: Ages 7 – 11 Section B: Ages 12 –16

Ages 6 – 8

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Ages 8 –12

Youth Painting

Youth Jazz/Tap/Ballet Combo

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

The Art and Science of Photography

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Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 March 5 - April 23

Fee: Instructor:

$44/resident; $54/non-resident Nancy Lynn Boss

Explore the world of painting in this fun and creative class. Students will learn watercolor, tempera and acrylic painting techniques while exercising their individual creativity.

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5 - 7 p.m.

7 - 9 p.m.

Feb. 3 - 24 Feb. 3 - 24

Fee: Instructor:

$45/resident; $55/non-resident Nicole Vernon

YOUTH/TEEN THEATRE: 9 – 14 Basic Theatre Instruction Ages 9 – 15

This class provides instruction in the basic theatre skills of pantomime, movement, voice and diction, improvisation, script work, audition techniques and performing a monologue. This is a prerequisite for the Kettering Children’s Theatre and Advanced Theatre Instruction. *Class will not meet on Feb. 16.

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4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 26 - March 23* March 30 - May 18

Fee: Instructor:

$65/resident; $75/non-resident Teresa Connair

Advanced Theatre Instruction

Ages 10 –15

The Kettering Children's Theatre Production is a youth theatre program for elementary through junior high students. The theatre program produces two plays per year. Prerequisites to this production are the Basic Theatre Instruction and/or Advanced Theatre Instruction classes at Rosewood Arts Centre or by permission of the instructor.

If you have previous theatre experience but have not taken either class at Rosewood, you may perform a monologue at auditions.

The monologue must be memorized. Monologues will be available in the Rosewood Arts Centre front office. All potential participants are encouraged to take at least one acting class or a summer camp.

Auditions will be held Saturday, January 3 at 11 a.m.

Students are required to make a commitment to three rehearsal sessions per week. Parent participation is welcomed.

Registration deadline for the fall production is December 20, 2014.

Ages 9 – 15

This course builds on the skills gained in Basic Theatre Instruction. We will focus on proper breathing techniques, voice projection, speech and diction exercises, audition techniques (including selection and preparation of individual audition pieces), developing a character, and performing a short play. The final play will be performed before an audience. Enrollment is limited to 12 to allow for the depth of work required. Prerequisite: Basic Theatre Instruction. This is a prerequisite for the Kettering Children’s Theatre. *Class will not meet on Feb. 16.

5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

6 - 7 p.m.

5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

6 - 7 p.m.

Kettering Children’s Theatre

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Fee: Instructor:

$70/resident; $80/non-resident Teresa Connair

Winter production dates are March 20, 21, 22 and 27, 28, 29.

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5 - 6:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - Noon

Jan. 6 - March 29

Fee: Instructor:

$89/resident; $99/non-resident Shannon Fent

Jan. 26 - March 23* March 23 March 30 - May 18 May 18

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Reduction Firing

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Artist Meet and Greet with Arlen Schumer

Friday, March 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Rosewood Arts Centre Meet one of the featured guests from this year’s Gem City Comic Con. Silver Age comic historian, Arlen Schumer, will give a presentation of his work and host a Q&A session. The presentation will be followed by a casual reception in the Corridor Gallery. This is your chance to get to know one of the comic industry’s top talents.

The Kettering Children's Choir

The Kettering Children's Choir is a non-profit organization dedicated to vocal ensemble and choral school education for youth. The Choraleers, Chorus, Chorale, and Concert Choir sing music of all periods and types, from Renaissance to contemporary, and rehearse weekly at Rosewood Arts Centre. For more information about the Kettering Children’s Choir, please call (937) 296-2407, or visit their website at www.ketteringchildrenschoir.org.

Yoga in the Gallery Ages 16+

Come join us at the Rosewood Gallery for an open level yoga class with Robyn Moore, RYT 200. This class is of a gentler nature, often focusing on shoulders, hips and low back, with the breath being the center of the practice. Class is open to all levels of yoga practitioners.

Please bring personal props.

Drop-in

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Fee: Instructor:

$4/resident; $8/non-resident Robyn Moore

January 30 - February 27 March 13 - April 3

Experience the magic of bringing beautiful color to clay through the high-fire reduction process. This glazing and firing process can achieve wonderfully subtle variations in color that are difficult to reproduce in other types of firing. Participants are welcome to attend the kiln opening to see their new artwork and share it with other artists.

Glaze Deadline

Firing

Opening Date (Noon)

February 26 March 26

February 28 March 29

March 3 April 1

Fees:

*Dates are subject to change $20.00 per 1000 cubic inch package

Wheel Pottery: Intro Workshop Ages 16 +

This workshop is for people new to clay. You will learn how to make pottery on the wheel, develop skills and create basic functional forms.

Fee includes 25 pounds of clay and related firings. Starter clay tool kit required.

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Fee: Instructor:

$55/resident; $65/non-resident Benjamin Frederick

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Feb. 3 - March 3

Wheel Pottery Ages 16 +

Beginners learn how to throw pottery on the wheel, develop skills and create basic forms. More experienced students will expand on basic throwing skills and focus on refinement of forms: i.e., foot design, handles, lids. Some hand building is included. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay and related firings. Clay tool kit required. *Class will not meet on Jan. 19 and Feb 16. **One class skipped TBA. 136110-A 136110-B 136110-C 136110-D

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6:30 - 9 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - Noon 9:30 a.m. - Noon 9:30 a.m. - Noon

Jan. 5 - March 9* Jan. 21 - March 18** Jan. 29 - March 19 Jan. 17 - March 7

Fee: Instructor:

$109/resident; $119/non-resident Sessions A, D: April Lemaster Session B: Sharon Williams Session C: David Kirchner

ADULT/TEEN CERAMICS Clay classes at Rosewood are perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Develop your hand building and wheel throwing techniques, and explore glazes and surface treatments unique to your project!

Special Topics Clay Workshop

NEW!

Ages 16 +

Intermediate Wheel Pottery Ages 16 +

This workshop is for people interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in clay. Topics may include specific hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques, glazing and/or creating special forms.

Go online to rosewood.ketteringoh.org for more information about this season's special topic.

The class will focus on larger pots, refining shapes and challenging you to become a better potter. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace while exploring more advanced pottery techniques.

Clay tool kit required. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay and related firings.

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Fee: Instructor:

$20/resident; $25/non-resident Geno Luketic

Fee: Instructor:

$109/resident; $119/non-resident April Lemaster

6:30 - 8 p.m.

March 26

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6:30 - 9 p.m.

Jan. 14 - March 4

Glazed and Confused

ADULT/TEEN SPECIAL CLASSES

Ages 16 +

Emphasis will be on design, experimentation, and personal development to create your own unique style. Explore different techniques of glazing by generating variations of application and color combinations. Basics of glaze formulation will also be discussed.

Please bring three to five pieces of your work as well as brushes, sponges, and a sketchbook.

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Fee: Instructor:

$20/resident; $25/non-resident Sara Hawkins

6:30 - 9 p.m.

These classes or workshops are a unique opportunity to expand your creativity and may help to think outside the box of conventional categories of art.

Clay Sculpture Ages 16 +

This course will cover a range of techniques for sculpting the figure in clay. Portraiture and full figure sculpting will be covered along with various armature techniques. Final projects will be fired and surface treatments, including but not limited to glaze, will be discussed. One bag of recycled clay included. Tool set available in Rosewood office.

Jan. 27

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Sat.

Fee: Instructor:

$85/resident; $95/non-resident Leesa Haapapuro

9:30 a.m. - Noon

March 7 - April 11

Screen Printing Ages 16 +

Have you ever wanted to design and print your own T-shirts or poster?

Learn how with this exciting opportunity. We will combine a variety of materials and art techniques to express your personal vision.

Please bring your own pre-washed T-shirts. This workshop is for the experienced artist or the beginner.

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$25/resident; $30/non-resident Meghan Dillon

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Jan. 27 - Feb. 3

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Hand Building: Intro Workshop Ages 16 +

This workshop is for people new to clay. You will learn how to make pottery with hand building techniques, develop skills and create basic functional forms. Fee includes 25 lbs. of clay and related firings. Starter clay tool kit required. *Class will not meet on March 31.

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$55/resident; $65/non-resident Benjamin Frederick

6:30 - 9 p.m.

March 10 - April 7*

Clay Hand Building Ages 16 +

This is a beginning class for those with little or no handbuilding experience. Instruction will be given for making tiles, vessels and sculptural forms with slabs and coils of clay. Surface enrichment as well as glaze application will also be covered. You will work with your ideas at your own pace.

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9:30 a.m. - Noon

Jan. 27 - March 17

Fee: Instructor:

$109/resident; $119/non-resident David Kirchner

Ages 18 +

Participants will review key aspects of tax law that are relevant to artists. The session will cover pertinent tax deductions, sales tax issues, and record-keeping practices to keep artists in good graces with their CPAs. It will also highlight changes in tax law that may affect artists and freelancers in particular.

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Financial Basics for Artists

All artwork unclaimed after several weeks runs the risk of being lost, misplaced, broken or mistakenly taken by other students. Please check the art studio for your work within two weeks of the end of class. Artwork unclaimed after 30 days will be discarded or considered a donation.

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Fee: Instructor:

$20/resident; $25/non-resident Elaine Luttrull

10 a.m. - Noon

March 28

Special consideration can be made for teen students interested in adult classes.

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Illustration

ADULT/TEEN PAINTING AND DRAWING

Ages 16 +

Learn the skills to illustrate and make stories come alive! Just bring your pencils, sketchbook or whatever you would like to use to draw.

All skill levels welcome. Go online to rosewood.ketteringoh.org for details on specific sessions.

From introduction classes in drawing and watercolor and oil painting to intermediate and advanced techniques, Rosewood’s classes will give you the tools to explore your creative side!

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$45/resident; $55/non-resident

Drawing Studio

Sat.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

March 7

Ages 17 +

The fundamentals of drawing will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Work from still life setups using graphite or charcoal.

Beginners will work with simple objects, while advanced students will work with more complex compositions. Bring materials to first class. *No class on Feb. 16.

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6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 26 - March 16* March 30 - May 11

Fee: Instructor:

$75/resident; $85/non-resident Benjamin Frederick

Drink and Draw Ages 21 +

Draw from live, costumed models from Clash Consignments while enjoying a beverage from Eudora! Just bring your pencils, sketchbook or whatever you would like to use to draw. Enjoy this creative time with drinks for purchase and feel free to bring in your own food or snacks. No experience is needed. Invite your friends to join you or make some new ones!

Altered Book Arts Ages 14 +

Creating recycled art sculptures inspired by the book, The Repurposed Library. We will combine a wide variety of materials and art techniques to express your personal vision. Each page has infinite possibilities for transformation, utilizing methods that include folding, adding found objects, texturing, aging, painting, adding or removing pages, etc.

This workshop is for the experienced artist or the beginner.

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Fee: Instructor:

$25/resident; $30/non-resident Leesa Haapapuro

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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$5/resident; $7/non-resident Eudora Brewing Co. 4617 Wilmington Pike, Kettering

6 - 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 25

Feb. 28

ADULT/TEEN THEATRE Brushing up on skills or brand new to acting, all the world’s a stage with Rosewood’s performing arts classes!

Intro to Acting

NEW!

Ages 19 +

Students will acquire knowledge of basic stage terminology, the ability to analyze and breakdown a script, and effectively use their voice and physicality in developing a character as well as develop memorization techniques. The skills acquired will enable the student to become more comfortable in public speaking and prepare for auditions.

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$45/resident; $55/non-resident Patrick Allyn Hayes

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 - Feb. 18

Stage Combat

Beginning Watercolor Ages 16 +

NEW!

Ages 20 +

The performer will learn a variety of methods for fight choreography used on the theatrical stage. Students will learn slaps, punches, grabs, falls, trips, and light swordplay. This class is physically intensive and is intended to ensure actor safety. The course will conclude with a performance of a fight scene choreographed by the students.

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$45/resident; $55/non-resident Patrick Allyn Hayes

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Begin a new experience with watercolor and learn about the kinds of brushes, paints and other materials to use. Demonstrations and hands-on experience will get you started. Primarily, the class will be painting landscapes.

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$75/resident; $85/non-resident Peter Frederick

March 4 - 25

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6 - 9 p.m.

Feb. 10 - March 31

Colored Pencil Drawing

Watercolor, Any Skill Level Ages 16 +

Class focuses on painting landscapes with demonstrations and hands-on experience. Beginners will gain experience, learning the basics about brushes, paints and other materials to use. Those with some experience will have the opportunity to improve your landscape paintings.

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9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

6 - 9 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

6 - 9 p.m.

Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 March 18 - May 6 March 19 - May 7

Fee: Instructor:

$75/resident; $85/non-resident Leonard Williams

Acrylic Painting

Ages 16 +

Clean, inexpensive, and easy to use. Students of any level will work on subject matter of their choice. You will receive instruction on basic art principles including color, value, drawing and composition to achieve amazing effects by “painting� with the colored pencil.

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$75/resident; $85/non-resident Tom Kinarney

9:30 a.m. - Noon

Feb. 4 - March 25

Paint and Wine

Ages 16 +

Students will explore the basics of painting everything from preparation of palette to various application techniques, all while gaining experience in creating original acrylic artworks.

Compositional issues and design challenges will also be addressed.

Color use and theory will be a secondary theme in this class. Drawing skills are preferable.

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10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

6 - 9 p.m.

Jan. 8 - Feb. 5 Feb. 19 - March 19 Feb. 10 - March 31*

Fee:

Instructor:

Sections A, C: $75/resident; $85/non-resident Section D: $90/resident; $100/non-resident Loretta Puncer, *TBA

Ages 21 +

This is a fun art and social activity! You will be guided in making your own masterpiece by creating a step-by-step painting. Enjoy this creative time with food and drinks for purchase. All painting supplies will be provided and no experience is needed. Invite your friends to join you or make some new ones!

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6 - 8:30 p.m.

6 - 8:30 p.m.

6 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 15 Feb. 26 March 26

Fee: Location:

Instructor:

$25/resident; $35/non-resident Figlio Restaurant, 424 E. Stroop Rd. Town & Country Shopping Center Meghan Dillon, Sue Ellen Boesch

ADULT/TEEN GLASS From beads to vessels, our warm glass classes will guide you through the process of creating a unique object in glass!

Glass Fusing: Intro Workshop Ages 16 +

Art objects are created by heat bonding glass together in a kiln.

Students will learn the art of cutting glass and how multiple sheets of glass are fused. The project will be to create a beautiful glass plate.

Fee includes all class firings and the use of tools.

Portrait and Figure Drawing Ages 18 +

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Fee:

Instructor:

$45/resident; $55/non-resident $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class.

Kathy Woodruff

6 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 21

Students will work from different models while using vine charcoal and paper. Advanced students may work with alternative materials.

Students should have previously taken a drawing studio class or have some experience. Bring examples of previous drawings to the first class. An additional model fee of approximately $30 is paid to instructor at first class.

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6:30 - 9 p.m.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Jan. 22 - March 12 March 26 - May 14

Fee: Instructor:

$95/resident; $105/non-resident Greg Dearth

Gift Certificates

A great idea for any occasion! Purchase gift certificates at any facility for most programs.

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Stained Glass: Intro Workshop

Glass Bead Making: Intermediate

In this introductory course you will get a “taste” of stained glass.

Students will make a small glass window project. Emphasis will be on tool mechanics, principles and techniques of glass cutting. The students will also learn pattern-making, lead assembly, soldering, glazing and hanging the finished project. Materials fee covers glass and tool usage.

This glass bead making course uses a Hot Head torch and Moretti soft glass. Techniques include bead shapes, dots, stringer and raking, air trapped bubbles, multi-color twisties, mica, and use of metal foils, embedding CZs, Faux Boro, hollows, reducing and silver glass uses, and cane building. Material fee includes use of torches, gas, mandrels, bead release, and glass.

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Fee:

Instructor:

$55/resident; $65/non-resident $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class Jason Boyer

Fee:

Instructor:

$60/resident; $70/non-resident $25 materials fee due to instructor at first class Pat Westby

Ages 16 +

6 - 8:30 p.m.

6 - 8:30 p.m.

Ages 16 +

Jan. 27 - Feb. 3 Feb. 17 - Feb. 24

Ages 21 +

Ages 16 +

Prerequisite: Beginner class or instructor permission Explore the next level of stained glass. Choose a design: landscape, flower, geometric pattern, sailboat, hot air balloon, etc. Learn the principles of cutting curves and fitting glass together to form a stained glass window. Tool usage will be provided. Prior to class, pick your pattern and purchase supplies from Busy Beaver Arts & Crafts.

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6 – 8:30 p.m.

Fee: Instructor:

$75/resident; $85/non-resident Jason Boyer

March 10 - March 31

Glass Bead Making: Beginner

Learn the art of etching glass while enjoying this fun social activity. Choose from a variety of designs or create your own custom stencil design to transfer onto a beer glass to take home. Class meets at Eudora Brewing Co. Eudora will provide one complimentary beer tasting. Drinks available for purchase. Bring your friends or meet some new ones!

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$25/resident; $35/non-resident Eudora Brewing Co., 4716 Wilmington Pike, Kettering Meghan Dillon

This glass bead-making course uses a Hot Head torch and Moretti soft glass. Beginning techniques covered include bead shapes, enamel powders, and dots. Material fee includes use of torches, gas, mandrels, bead release, and glass. *Class will not meet on Jan. 19.

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March 4

Fee:

Instructor:

$60/resident; $70/non-resident $25 materials fee due to instructor at first class Pat Westby

Wirewrapping, soldering, and handling precious metal clay are some of the many options available in our jewelry classes at Rosewood.

Fused Glass: Dichroic Jewelry Ages 16 +

Jan. 5 - Feb. 2*

During this one night class, you will create a couple of fused glass pieces with dichroic glass accents. Pickup of your jewelry will be a week after the completion of the class. Make something for yourself or for a gift!

ADULT EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT Meet glass instructor, Jason Boyer!

Ketteringb a s e d a r t i s t, Jason Boyer focuses on creating glass pieces with a unique twist.

He enjoys incorporating antique items into his work to appeal to a wide range of people. “When I create stained glass, I’m influenced by certain design elements anywhere from Art Nouveau and Art Deco to Egyptian… My goal is to push the limits of my talents and expose people to new and different ideas in glass.”

Jason teaches our stained glass classes at Rosewood, including Stained Glass: Intro Workshop and Stained Glass: Cutting Curves.

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Fee:

Instructor:

$55/resident; $65/non-resident $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class Kathy Woodruff

6 - 8:30 p.m.

March 25

Wirewrapping for Jewelry Ages 16 +

Enjoy a creative alternative to standard jewelry. This class requires minimal tools, no soldering and is completely portable. Each class will complete a project involving wire only and/ or with another object, including plastic, glass, minerals or polished stones. Wire is provided for first class only.

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6 - 8:30 p.m.

ADULT/TEEN JEWELRY

Ages 14 +

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Feb. 23 - March 16

Beer Glass Etching

Stained Glass: Intermediate (Cutting Curves)

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6:30 - 9 p.m.

7 - 9 p.m.

$85/resident; $95/non-resident $3 materials fee due to instructor at first class Donna Kuszpa

Silver Soldering Intensive Ages 16 +

This class will take you step-by-step through the process of joining two pieces of metal. We will begin by working on brass and copper to learn the soldering techniques of butt soldering, standing seams, sweat soldering, etc. After a little practice, you will have the opportunity to complete a beautiful sterling silver ring, with a cabochon bezel setting. Basic sawing and filing skills are necessary. All materials are included.

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Fee:

Instructor:

$105/resident; $115/non-resident $40 materials fee due to instructor at first class David Brand, Sandra Picciano-Brand

7 - 9 p.m.

March 11 - April 1

Jewelry with Bronze Clay

Ages 16 + In this course, we will work with bronze clay by starting out with simple charms, dangles, pendants and earrings using stamps and molds for textural designs.

Learn in-depth tricks and techniques, make pendants with set stones, to more complex sculptural designs. Supplies included.

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Fee:

Instructor:

$85/resident; $95/non-resident $50 materials fee due to instructor at first class Trish Jeffers-Zeh

6 - 9 p.m.

Feb. 24 - March 17

ADULT/TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY Rosewood photography classes explore Photoshop basics, digital cameras, and the traditional black and white darkroom, offering a range of options for seeing your images come to life!

Printing Old Film Memories

NEW!

Ages 17 +

Learn the basic darkroom methods required to produce black and white photographs. Instruction will include safe use and disposal of chemicals, developing black and white negatives of photos you have taken and making contact prints and enlargements. Practice new skills with several enlarged prints before the end of the course.

Provide your own film, camera and paper. Fee includes chemicals.

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Fee: Instructor:

$45/resident; $55/non-resident Francis Schanberger

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 - Feb. 17

Learn Your Digital Camera Ages 14 +

We will examine the nature of light and how to use it creatively, as well as how to utilize compositional strategies to take better photographs.

Learn how to take command of your camera to achieve the best results.

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$60/resident; $70/non-resident Rebekah Bucnis-Thompson

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 - February 12

Basic Portrait Photography Ages 14 +

Come work in a professional space and learn techniques to create stunning portraits. We will discuss posing techniques for infants, children, and small families. We will practice with natural light and will provide demonstrations with studio lighting. We will finish this course with a small critique and demonstrations for post editing for portraits.

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Fee: Instructor:

$60/resident; $70/non-resident Rebekah Bucnis-Thompson

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 23 - March 16

ADULT/TEEN DANCE Rosewood offers a variety of dance classes including ballet, ballroom, belly, soft shoe, modern, tap, and more!

Ballet Basics Ages 18 +

Increase your flexibility and strength while learning basic dance positions and steps. Floor and barrĂŠ work will be included. Beginners welcome.

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10 - 10:45 a.m.

10 - 10:45 a.m.

Jan. 7 - Feb. 11 Feb. 25 - April 1

Fee: Instructor:

$40/resident; $50/non-resident Sammie Sue Edmondson

Tap for ALL

NEW!

Ages 8 +

This class is a beginner tap class for ages 8 - 108. Bring your grandson, granddaughter, neighbor, friend, or come by yourself and join our group of fun tappers of all ages. This class will explore rhythm, musicality, and improvisation. *No Class on February 16.

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Fee: Instructor:

$40/resident; $50/non-resident Beth Wright

7 - 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 2 - March 23

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All artwork unclaimed after several weeks runs the risk of being lost, misplaced, broken or mistakenly taken by other students. Please check the art studio for your work within two weeks of the end of class. Artwork unclaimed after 30 days will be discarded.

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Beginning Adult Tap Dance

ADULT/TEEN DESIGN

Ages 18 +

Learn the basics of music timing, dance routines and soft shoe and tap exercises. Soft shoes or tap shoes may be worn in this class.

Beginners welcome!

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11 - 11:45 a.m.

11 - 11:45 a.m.

Jan. 7 - Feb. 11 Feb. 25 - April 1

Fee: Instructor:

$40/resident; $50/non-resident Sammie Sue Edmondson

Senior Soft Shoe/Tap Dance Ages 55 +

Creative Knitting Beginners Ages 16 +

Learn to knit and customize projects by modifying existing designs.

Starting with the knit stitch, techniques discussed will include lace, cables, and colorwork. Students will work with projects of their choice and skill level. All beginning and intermediate knitters are welcome.

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Fee: Instructor:

$50/resident; $60/non-resident Elizabeth Martin

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 - March 3

Enjoy low impact, good exercise and fun. Dance in a non-competitive environment. Learn music timing, dance routines and soft shoe and tap exercises. Soft shoes or tap shoes may be worn in this class. Enroll with instructor’s approval.

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9 - 9:45 a.m.

9 - 9:45 a.m.

10 - 10:45 a.m.

10 - 10:45 a.m.

Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 Feb. 26 - April 2 Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 Feb. 26 - April 2

Fee: Instructor:

$40/resident; $50/non-resident Sammie Sue Edmondson

Ballroom Dance Ages 18 +

Dances may include slow dance, swing, waltz and Latin rumba. Classes are easy and enjoyable for beginner and experienced dancers. Partner required. Fee is per person. National Top Teacher Award winners.

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7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 - March 12

Fee: Location: Instructor:

$70/resident; $80/non-resident Kettering Recreation Complex Pearl Grefer

Beginning Belly Dancing Ages 16 +

This class will consist of traditional Belly Dance moves, shimmy, hip pop combinations including working with a veil scarf. We will cool down with traditional Ballet Barre’ stretches for the entire body.

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$45/resident; $52/non-resident Nadeja

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 - March 5

Continuing Calligraphy Ages 16 +

This course is designed for students who have taken a basic calligraphy course. The Foundational bookhand and early Irish Uncial alphabets will be studied. Students will work with steel dip pens. The use of color will be introduced. Supply list and approximate costs are available in the Rosewood office. Register early to allow time for you to order your own supplies. Bring supplies to first class.

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Fee: Instructor:

$75/resident; $85/non-resident Diane Schaff

7 - 9 p.m.

Jan. 13 - March 3

ADULT/TEEN MUSIC Kettering Civic Band Ages 18 +

The Kettering Civic Band (KCB) originated in 1959 as a 12-member ensemble.

This all-volunteer band is dedicated to encourage, promote and perpetuate the playing of band music for the enjoyment of listeners and members. The band boasts a membership of approximately 70 members of all ages and professions in vocations in and outside of music. Membership is open to all post-high school musicians. The KCB rehearses on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. year-round.

DANCE APPAREL Dance classes are conducted in the Rosewood Arts Centre dance studio. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance studio floor. Slippers or socks with treads are recommended, as well as comfortable clothing that will allow you to move easily. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are required for tap. For more information, please call (937) 296-0294.

Individuals are welcomed to join the Kettering Civic Band at any time during the year. For more information on the Kettering Civic Band, call Rosewood Arts Centre at (937) 296-0294.

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$14/resident; $18/non-resident David Keener

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7 - 9 p.m.

Jan. 5 - Aug. 24

ADULT/TEEN WRITING AND LANGUAGES From creative writing to learning a new language, Rosewood can give you the tools you need to communicate in a new way.

Compelling Writing Skills Ages 16 +

Want to share your terrific tales in ways readers can’t put down? We will explore Audience, Structure, Timing, Focus, Voice and more as tools to keep people coming back for more. We will also examine the work habits, publishing approaches and marketing tools that build a fan base hungry for your creations.

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Fee:

$40/resident; $50/non-resident

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Jan. 31

Are you planning that dream trip to Paris? Do you want to communicate with your teenager who is taking high school French?

Join us for conversational French! This class is intended for those who have never studied the language. Basic vocabulary and conversation will be stressed, rather than formal grammar.

Continuing French students, please note: We can schedule French II or III with a minimum of six students. Please call Rosewood at (937) 296-0294 to let the programming staff know you would attend such a class. Please indicate possible times for you to attend.

7 - 8:30 p.m.

This class is designed to help tourists, business people, or anybody gain an elementary knowledge of the language to use in real situations.

Continuing Spanish students, please note: We can schedule Spanish II or III with a minimum of six students. Please call Rosewood at (937) 296-0294 to let the programming staff know you would attend such a class. Please indicate possible days and times for you to attend. *No class on February 16.

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Fee: Instructor:

$75/resident; $85/non-resident Amanda Schommer

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 26 - March 16*

Ages 16 +

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Conversational Italian I

Conversational French

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Feb. 3 - March 17

Fee: $75/resident; $85/non-resident Instructor: Jennifer White

This class is designed to help tourists and business people gain elementary knowledge of the language. Textbook may be required.

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$75/resident; $85/non-resident Anthony Franchina

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 - March 18

MAILING LIST FOR THE ARTS Sign up for the Rosewood Arts Centre mailing list! Call (937) 296-0294, email us at rosewood@ketteringoh.org, or stop in at the Rosewood Arts Centre office at 2655 Olson Drive in Kettering to sign-up for the latest news on gallery events, youth and adult classes, Art on the Commons and more!

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FEES Full payment for classes must be made at the time of registration.

Resident fees are for those participants who either live or work within the Kettering city limits. Program fees for non-Kettering residents will be an additional 25 percent or $5, whichever is greater (not to exceed $10). Fees will be refunded if a class is full.

PAYMENT METHODS The City will accept cash, personal checks, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) and money orders for the payment of fees. Please note which of these forms of payment is acceptable for the method of registration you choose. The City cannot accept any debit cards for payment. The City will charge a $25 service fee for all checks not honored for any reason by the bank. Checks should be made payable to: City of Kettering.

CONFIRMATION Once we have processed your registration, we will mail you a confirmation showing which classes you are enrolled. If we were unable to place you in a class, the fee for that class will be placed in your family’s household account as an account credit, and this, too, will be noted on your confirmation. You may: • use the credit for future courses; or • request a full refund. All refunds will be paid by City check; please allow two weeks for processing.

• Gives us a name and phone number in the event of a cancellation.

• Supplies us with names and phone numbers in case a new class is added.

• Does not limit you from registering for any other open classes.

LATE REGISTRATION Late registrations will be accepted prior to the second class meeting.

After the second class meeting, no registrations will be accepted.

Individuals registering late will be required to pay the total class fee.

REFUND POLICY — OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU We strive for positive experiences and excellence in everything we do. All refunds will be made according to the following guidelines.

If you have attended one of our classes or purchased a pass and are dissatisfied, call us. We will offer a prorated refund.

If you were unable to attend a set of classes, we will try to transfer you to another section. Otherwise, we will offer a 50% household credit of the class price.

Special consideration will be given for life altering situations.

All refunds will follow the Finance Department’s bill-paying schedule and be issued by City check. There will be no cash refunds or credit card refunds.

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Make check or money order payable to the City of Kettering and mail to CLASS REGISTRATION, Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45420.

FORM OF PAYMENT (Debit cards are not accepted.)

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CASH CHECK MONEY ORDER CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT CREDIT

TOTAL FEES:

$

SCHOLARSHIP DONATION: TOTAL AMOUNT $ ENCLOSED:

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TYPE EXP. DATE NUMBER

PATRON SIGNATURE

Check this box if you would like to make a donation to the Kettering Scholarship Program to help remove financial barriers for Kettering families to participate. Generally, donations to the City of Kettering are tax deductible. Donors should see their tax advisor regarding their specific gifts.

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Six Easy Ways to Register – Please note these procedures!

1. ON-LINE REGISTRATION (credit card / household balance only) Registration begins on Monday, December 1, at 8 a.m. for residents. Non-residents may register beginning Monday, December 8, at 8 a.m.

The City of Kettering encourages patrons to login to the system (www.ketteringoh.org) prior to Monday, December 1, to verify household information (address, residency status, family members). Your residency classification is based on your status as of your last enrollment or pass registration. To modify your information, please contact the registration staff at the Kettering Recreation Complex (296-2587), Rosewood Arts Centre (296-0294) or Lathrem Senior Center (296-2480). Keep in mind: registrations will not be permitted until the above-stated dates. If you experience trouble using the system, please contact the Kettering Recreation Complex staff at 296-2587.

2. MAIL-IN (check / credit card / money order / household balance)

Mail-in registration begins as soon as you receive this brochure. Simply fill out the registration form included in this brochure, include payment or credit card information, and mail to: CLASS REGISTRATION CLASS REGISTRATION CLASS REGISTRATION Rosewood Arts Centre Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Dept.

2655 Olson Drive 3351 Shroyer Road 2900 Glengarry Drive Kettering, OH 45420 Kettering, OH 45429 Kettering, OH 45420 All resident registrations received on or before Thursday, December 4, will be entered on Friday, December 5, the first day of processing. City of Kettering residents will be given preference until Monday, December 8. All registrations (resident and non-resident) received after December 8, will be processed by date received.

3. DROP-OFF (check / credit card / money order / household balance) Registration drop boxes will be available at the Kettering Recreation Complex and Rosewood Arts Centre for those who wish to drop off their registrations instead of using the mail. Drop-off registrations will be handled just like those that are mailed.

4. FAX (credit card / household balance) Complete the registration form, include payment information and fax the form to the Kettering Recreation Complex (937) 296-3297 or Rosewood Arts Centre (937) 296-3289. Faxed registrations will be processed on exactly the same schedule as the registrations that are mailed in or dropped off. Note: See below for validating residency status.

5. WALK-IN (cash / check / credit card / money order / household balance) Starting Wednesday, December 10, you may register in person at the front desk of the Kettering Recreation Complex or Rosewood Arts Centre during regular business hours: KRC: Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Rosewood: Mon. – Thurs., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

KFWC: Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri., 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Fri., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fri., 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Sat., 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sat., 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sun., 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sun., 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

6. PHONE (credit card / household balance only)

When phoning in your registration, we ask that you have the following information ready for the operator: 1) preferred classes and correct levels; 2) alternate classes; and 3) credit card number. Note: In order to receive resident rates on a phone-in registration, you must have a current resident I.D. card or activity pass. Phone-in registration will begin on Monday, December 15, during normal business hours: KRC: 296-2587 Rosewood Arts Centre: 296-0294 KFWC: 293-4FIT (4348) Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Mon. – Thurs., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri., 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Fri., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fri., 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Sat., 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sat., 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sun., 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sun., 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

— PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION! — To register online, you will need a household account. If you do not know your login information or have not registered with us in the past, you can use the Request an Account link on the website to have an account created.

Once you have submitted your information, staff will review and send your username and password to you via email.

Save Money Today!

Our Customer Rewards Program provides residents and non-residents with immediate savings!

You can receive a 10% discount on your class registration if you sign up for classes during the first two weeks of registration!

Register between December 1 and December 15 to get an immediate discount!

If you have any questions, stop by any information desk.

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Rosewood Arts Centre 2655 Olson Drive Kettering, OH 45420

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