Beginning and Ending Dates for Summer 2025 Classes, Lessons, and 6-Week Camps
Class DayBeginning & End DatesMake-Up Date
Monday June 16 - July 21 July 28
Tuesday June 17 - July 22 July 29
Wednesday June 18 - July 23 July 30
Thursday June 19 - July 24 July 31
Friday June 20 - August 1 August 8
Saturday June 21 - July 26 August 2
• Unless noted otherwise, all Summer Session classes/lessons are 6-weeks long. For classes less than 6 weeks – see individual class descriptions online for end dates.
• If class beginning dates are later than those noted above, the beginning dates are indicated in the camp descriptions, found online.
The Fine Arts Association Summer 2025 School Calendar
May 19
May 19
May 26
June 2 & 9, July 28
June 2 & 9
July 4
August 4
Final day for camp deposit refund or withdrawal from camp
Final day for returning music students to retain current music slots for Summer 2025 session
Memorial Day Observed - Building Closed
Summer one-week camps begin at Willoughy
Summer one-week camps begin at Chardon
Independence Day Observed - Building Closed
Final day for returning music students to retain current music slots for Fall 2025 session
Summer 2025 Business HoursWilloughby:
For current business hours, please visit fineartsassociation.org or call Customer Experience at (440) 951-7500.
Making the most of your arts investment is an important goal. To assist you in doing so, we encourage the following:
1.Meet your child's teacher and develop a rapport. Build a partnership that leads to lasting success for your student.
2.Demonstrate a positive attitude about their arts education. If you value it, they will too.
3.Help your child prepare. Make sure they practice and set time aside to prepare each week. Growth requires discipline. The arts provide a perfect training ground for developing this essential life skill.
4.Ask for help if you think your child may need it. Every child learns differently. You know more about your child then your teacher does. Let the teacher know your concerns. If you feel that the class or teacher are not the right fit, we urge you to follow the steps as outlined below.
1.You or your child attend at least three classes as a full participant.
2.As a parent, you observe at least one class.
3.You attempt weekly communication with your child's teacher about the class, its objectives, and how to make the most of the class for you and your child.
4.After those prerequisites have been met and you still are concerned about you or your child's progress, you may request a meeting with the teacher, department director (as applies) and the CEO. After that conversation, the student may be requested to join to give them a chance to detail their concerns.
Copies of the Policies and Procedures Agreement can be found on Fine Art's website, our registration platform, and at Customer Experience.
We hope that these opportunities to discover and communicate lead to the best possible outcomes for you, your child, and the teacher.
For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty
DANCE INSTRUCTION
• The Fine Arts Association Dance Program offers Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Interpretive, Dance for Musical Theatre, and Adaptive Dance.
• We welcome dancers as they are and at any level, age and experience. Utilizing these guiding factors, dancers are placed with intention to ensure safety, achievement, and enjoyment. Students are evaluated annually to continue proper placement relative to program, dancer, and family goals.
• Young dancers (ages 7 and under) are offered creative movement and ballet/tap combination classes. These classes provide a foundation of dance terminology and movements. Our instructors will use locomotor and non-locomotor movement to develop and increase coordination and spatial awareness.
• Dancers studying in the upper-level classes will develop technical proficiency, style and performance qualities, and an overall understanding of the many paths they can pursue dance.
• Overall, no matter the age, we provide a safe space for students, to learn, express, grow, unite, and have fun.
Led by Co-Creative Director of Dance, Jen Boehmer, our summer dance program for the young dancer is designed to encourage exploration of dance in a fun, positive environment. Each class will provide an age-appropriate experience designed to inspire creative movement, expression, and the discovery of basic and intermediate skills. The overall experience will feel more like a summer camp. These programs are perfect for children ready to learn in a fun and structured environment.
SeeEarlyChildhood section on page 7 and Beginner listings in each discipline for specific classes, dates and times.
For current and aspiring FAA dancers - ages 10-18!
NOTE: ALL DANCERS!!
See Preteen and Teen listings in the Dance section for specific classes, dates and times. Dancers may sign up for individual classes or participate fully in the full FAA Summer Dance Program.
FAA SUMMER DANCE2025
FAA Summer Dance 2025 consists of a series of weekly workshops and classes with a culminating video shoot to close out this amazing experience. The video, derived from on -set experiences capturing routines learned during the workshops/ classes, will serve as a keepsake. Auditions for our 2025-2026 Dance Companies will follow on July 25 and 26, 2025. All are welcome to audition.
Led by Co-Creative Director of Dance, Howard Washington, FAA faculty and guest artists, the FAASummer Dance 2025 prepares dancers for the 2025-2026 dance season. All dancers considering auditioning for the 2025-2026 FAA Dance Companies are strongly encouraged to attend theFAA Summer Dance 2025. Students interested in returning to FAA Dance Companies or are considering auditioning for FAA Dance Companies should:
• Take at least one skill-appropriate Ballet class and one Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz or Musical Theatre Dance class.
What: FAASummerDance2025 Important Dates
• Classes and Workshops for ages 10-18 from June 16-July 17, 2025 (5 weeks)
DANCE DISCOVERY - DS2506 Saturdays June 21July 26, 2025 10:00 PM10:45 PM 3 to 5
COMBO CLASS I - BALLET/TAP - DS2501A
June 17 - 3:00 PM3:45 PM 3 to 5
22, 2025
COMBO CLASS I - BALLET/TAP - DS2501B
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24, 2025
COMBO CLASS II - BALLET/TAP - DS2502A
17 -
COMBO CLASS II - BALLET/TAP - DS2502B
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24,
BEGINNER
- Age 5-7 - DS2511A
- DS2511B
BEGINNER BALLET - Age 7-9 - DS2512A
BALLET (previous experience) - DS2513
18 -
INTERMEDIATEBALLET/POINTE - DS2514
June 16 -
Dolansky June 17June 185:45 PM
Smith July 14, 2025 5:00 PM6:30 PM 10 to 15 $255 Jan Smith July 17, 2025 5:00 PM6:30 PM
June 19July 16, 2025
June 19ADVANCED BALLET/POINTE - DS2516
TEEN/ADULT BARRE - DS2593
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BEGINNER TAP - age 7-9- DS2532 Mondays June 16July 21, 2025
PRE-TEEN TAP - DS2534 Wednesdays June 18July 16, 2025 6:00 PM7:00 PM
TEEN TAP - DS2535 Wednesdays June 18July 16 2025 5:00 PM6:00 PM
BEGINNER JAZZ - age 7-9- DS2522
June 16 -
PRE-TEEN JAZZ - DS2524
Wednesdays June 18July 16, 2025
TEEN JAZZ - DS2525 Wednesdays June 18July 21, 2025
16, 2025
LEAPS AND TURNS - DS2595
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July 14, 2025
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE -DS2572
July 17, 2025
FLOOR CORE AND MORE - DS2594 Mondays July 21, 2025
ADAPTED DANCE - CAT2501
June 16 - 6:00 PM6:45 PM 9 to 13
Mondays July 21, 2025 June 16 - 6:30 PM7:30 PM 15 to adult
FAA MUSIC faculty
FACULTY
WOODWINDS
CHARLES BAKER,CLARINET
JUDITH ELIAS, FLUTE
ZACHARY ELMORE, BASSOON
ED MICHAELS, SAXOPHONE
BRASS
DR. BRYAN DEPOY, TRUMPET/FRENCH HORN
DR. MATTHEW C. SAUNDERS, TROMBONE
ANDREW TATMAN, TUBA
JOSHUA WOODIE, TRUMPET/FRENCH HORN
PERCUSSION
EVAN MITCHELL
PIANO
BELLA BRANDELIS
JONATHAN “SKIP” EDWARDS
CLIFF HABIAN
SANNI KEARNS
BARBARA KLONOWSKI
FEROZA LABONNE
MARYANN MESSINA
DR. TIMOTHY MINNIS
VAL SIBILA
MARGE SYRONEY
ORGAN
SANNI KEARNS
VOICE
BOB GODFREY
DARRYL LEWIS
VAL SIBILA
PHYLLIS SPEIRS
STRINGS
BELLA BRANDELIS, VIOLIN
DENNY CARLETON, GUITAR/UKULELE/BANJO
NATALIA DEPOY, VIOLIN
JONATHAN “SKIP” EDWARDS, CELLO/STRING BASS
GEORGE GECIK, GUITAR/UKULELE/BANJO
LAUREN GODFREY, VIOLIN
DR. CAROL LINSENMEIER, VIOLIN/FIDDLE/VIOLA
For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty
PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Recital opportunities
• The Fine Arts Association provides regular opportunities for music students to perform in recitals. General recitals are free, and the community is welcome! If you are a music student interested in participating in a general recital, please communicate with your instructor.
Suzuki Instruction
• Dr. Shinichi Suzuki began to teach music by applying the basic principles of learning language. When learning a language, one listens, speaks, reads and writes, in that order. In the Suzuki approach, the student listens, plays, then reads and writes.
• What is different about The Suzuki Method? Learn more at: fineartsassociation.org/education/music .
Adapted Lessons
• Available to any student: Our music therapists are available to provide an introduction to independent music lessons, help determine preference for select instruments, teach general music concepts in an engaging way, and foster a love of music learning for even the littlest maestro! Please call for more information and to learn more about our early childhood programming. Contact Ann Marie Raddell, Director of Creative Arts Therapies at 440-951-7500 x124 or email araddell@fineartsassociation.org for adapted music lessons for children through adults.
June 4June 25, 2025 Ellen Mann
MUSIC MAKIN' - SESSION 1 - MS2501B
June 4June 25, 2025
Wednesdays 4:30 PM5:15 PM Infant to 5
Wednesdays 10:00 AM10:45 AM
July 9July 30, 2025
MUSIC MAKIN' - SESSION 2 - MS2501D
w/adult Infant to 5 w/adult Ellen Mann
July 9July 30, 2025
Wednesdays 4:30 PM5:15 PM Infant to 5 Ann Marie Raddell
June 5June 26, 2025
MUSIC MAKIN' - SESSION 1 - MS2501F
Thursdays 11:00 AM11:45 AM
June 5June 26, 2025
July 10 -
MUSIC MAKIN' - SESSION 2 - MS2501G 10:00 AM10:45 AM
MUSIC MAKIN' - SESSION 2 - MS2501H 11:00 AM11:45 AM w/adult
July 10July 31, 2025
BEGINNING GROUP PIANO 1 - MS2521
Grace Markulin Wednesdays 10:00 AM10:45 AM Infant to 5 w/adult
Thursdays Jillian Truchan
MUSIC MAKIN' - SESSION 1 -MS2501E 10:00 AM10:45 AM $51 Infant to 5 w/adult
Infant to 5 w/adult Jillian Truchan
MUSIC MAKIN' - SESSION 1 - MS2501A Jillian Truchan
July 31, 2025 1:00 PM2:00 PM 7 to 11 July 26, 2025
Infant to 5 w/adult
Saturdays June 21 -
BEGINNING GROUP PIANO 2 - MS2522 $120 Grace Markulin
Saturdays June 212:00 PM3:00 PM 7 to 11 July 26, 2025
FAA Theatre faculty
FACULTY
DORIANN D’APICE
LISA-MARIE FRENCH
DAWN HILL
DAVID MALINOWSKI
MARY MESSMORE
SANDY K. PECK
JILLIAN TRUNCHAN
For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty
THEATRE INSTRUCTION
• Theatre students of all ages explore and develop their acting skills through a variety of immersive, hands-on theatre classes. We offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced level classes depending on the student’s needs and ability.
• Basic techniques include, but are not limited to: vocal projection, diction, memorization, and blocking (stage placement). In advanced classes students will hone their craft, while becoming more comfortable with character choices and development, script analysis, stage presence, and line delivery.
• Students with prior training from outside organizations will meet with faculty to determine placement in various programs.
Mondays July 7July 28, 2025 4:00 PM4:45 PM 2 to 6 w/adult
$51
$51
THEATRE ARTS EXPERIENCE - TANGLED UP IN TALENT -TS2511
June 16July 21, 2025 3:15 PM4:15 PM
Mondays 6 to 8
$102
Jillian Truchan
Dorian D'Apice
Jillian Truchan
SEXSTELLA DirectorofVisualArtsEducation
MELISSA
SUMMER VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTION
In the Art Department, ALL are welcome, beginners through advanced. All classes in the Visual Art Department are grouped by age not skill. Achieve your artistic goals, strengthen your skills, and give your creativity wings!
See below for important information:
EARLY CHILDHOOD VISUAL ART CLASSES
Art class is a wonderful place to develop creativity, coordination, cognitive, and multi-sensory skills. A variety of class options are available for children ranging from 2-6 years old. Due to classes using many different art supplies, we suggest enrollment in visual art classes for those children who no longer explore by putting items in their months. All supplies are provided.
CERAMICS
The Art Department proudly features an extensive variety of classes that focus on working with clay for ages 3 and up. Adult Ceramics and Clay Studio (Adult) have an additional clay fee of $15 per bag. Clay can be purchased at Customer Experience.
Note: Only ceramics projects completed on-site during class at The Fine Arts Association will be fired using FAA equipment.
VISUAL ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
Creative Painting and Drawing Classes
The goal of these classes to provide students with an assortment of supplies so they can find how it all works together and what they enjoy. Students can take the same level of Creative Painting and Drawing for many semesters, repeatedly, and learn new skills each time. All supplies provided.
Digital Drawing Classes
Whether you are a beginner, or already have skills, we can grow this valuable skill set for you. Classes are stress free, fun, and engaging. PLEASE NOTE: Student must provide their own iPad, with the Procreate app installed, and Apple Pencil.
ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES
- Painting and Coffee - adults
Enjoy our warm, welcoming studio environment and grow those skills! Students bring their own supplies.
Bringthefollowingtoeachpaintingclass:
• A photo or image you are interested in using as inspiration for your painting.
• An 11x14 canvas.
• The following acrylic paint colors: cerulean blue, white, ultramarine blue, violet, burnt sienna, sap green, viridian, red, paynes gray, any color orange, any dark yellow.
• An assortment of paintbrushes: 1/2" flat, 1" flat, 1/2" filbert, a fine brush for details, 1/4" flat, #6 round (make sure they say "for acrylic paint" in the description). If you have additional paintbrushes, feel free to bring them.
• Something to use as a palette.
• A tool box to keep your supplies in.
• A kneadable eraser
June 21July 26, 2025 ART MAKIN' - VAS2501B
10:00 AM10:45 AM 2 to 6 w/ adult June 21July 26, 2025 ART MAKIN' - VAS2501A
June 18July 23, 2025 PRE-SCHOOL CLAY - VAS2520
9:45 AM 2 to 6 w/
SUMMER FUN IN THE SPIRIT OF ERIC CARLE - VAS2509
June 19July 24, 2025 4:30 PM5:30 PM 3 to 6 w/adult
ANN MARIE RADDELL, MT-BC, NICU MT Director of Creative Arts Therapies
The Fine Arts Association offers virtual and/or in-persongroup and individual services in both music and art therapies along with adapted programming and specialized workshops.
For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty
MUSIC THERAPY
• Music Therapy is the structured use of music experiences by a trained professional to help individuals of all ages and abilities achieve specific goals such as attention to task, motor development, appropriate social interaction, language development, positive self-worth, emotional expression, and much more.
• Scholarships are offered for Music Therapy through a variety of sources. To obtain a scholarship form, contact Ann Marie Raddell, Director of Creative Arts Therapies at (440) 951-7500 x124. Third party pay is welcomed and accepted from Deepwood, NEON (Cuyahoga County and Lake County), Family and Children First Council, Zanes Foundation, and several other organizations. Private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare are not accepted.
• Please visit fineartsassciation.org/education/therapy/ to learn more about assessments, individual lessons, social groups, adapted music lessons, and off-site services.
• Contact Director of Creative Arts Therapies Ann Marie Raddell at 440-951-7500 x124 or email araddell@fineartsassociation.org for information on Music Therapy services or to schedule an assessment.
ART THERAPY
• Art Therapy is "the therapeutic use of making" used to promote physical, social, and emotional health, and wellbeing.
• Everyone can make art! In Art Therapy, ANY person can be successful regardless of their ability. No prior arts experience is required. At FAA the Art Therapist (ATR) works closely with parents and caregivers to develop goals based on the individual's physical, behavioral, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and communications needs.
• Benefits of art therapy may include improvements in fine motor skills, participation, attention span, social skills, turn-taking, quality of life, creative expression, and self-awareness.
• Art making sessions may include drawing, painting, and/or sculpture.
• Scholarships are available for families who qualify.
• Please visit fineartsassociation.org/education/therapy/ to learn more about assessments, individual lessons, social groups, adapted music lessons, and off-site services.
• Contact Director of Creative Arts Therapies, Ann Marie Raddell at 440-951-7500 x124 or email araddell@fineartsassociation.org for information on Art Therapy services or to schedule an assessment.
ADAPTED DANCE -CAT2501
Mondays
July 21, 2025
June 16 - 6:00 PM6:45 PM 9 to 13 Dolansky/ Boehmer $150
CAT CERAMICS SUMMER FUN SOCIAL GROUP-CAT2504A
Mondays
July 21, 2025
June 16 - 3:15 PM4:15 PM 11 to 15 Connor Costanzo $270
CAT MUSIC AND ART SUMMER FUN SOCIAL GROUP - CAT2504B
MondayFriday August 11August 15, 2025 9:00 AM12:00 PM
REGISTERING FOR BOTH WEEKS? ONLY $600!
Come make new friends and explore Disney-related topics such as outer space, superheroes, fairy tales, around the world, and more through the arts! Camp will include a rotation of art, music, dance, and drama, all facilitated by a team of Art and Music Therapists. Assessment prior to camp is required for any new to FAA families. There will be a maximum of 5 participants per group.
MULTI-ARTSCAMPS
WILLOUGHBY/CHARDON
Preschool Multi-Arts Camps (ages 3-6)*
SESSION 1 • WE LOVE DISNEY, JR. (MAS2592A-C) • Willoughby SESSION 1 • WE LOVEDISNEY, JR. (MAS2594A-C) • Chardon
SESSION 3 • MONKEY AROUND (MAS2592C-C) • Willoughby July 28 • 9:30 AM • MondayFriday August1,2025 12:00 PM ages 3-6* French, Mercer, $160 & Faculty
Each week of camp brings NEW arts explorations in dance, music, and visual arts! Camp is balanced between artistic work and structured play. A Show and Tell performance is on Fridays at 11:00 am. Campers should bring a water bottle and healthy snack for mid-morning break (nonut-based foods, please). Note: NoBefore Care for Preschool Multi-Arts Camps.
*Children must be potty-trained and readyto attenda program independently to attend this camp.
Multi-Arts Camps (ages 6-13)
SESSION 1 - LET'S GO TO...AVISUAL ART CLASS (MAS2591A-C)- WILLOUGHBY SESSION1 • LET'S GO TO...A VISUAL ART CLASS (MAS2593A-C) • Chardon June 2
Each week of camp brings NEW arts explorations into ALL FOUR Fine Arts: Visual Arts, Theatre, Dance and Music! Tuition includes optional Before Camp Care from 8:00-9:00 am and optional After Camp Care from 3:00-4:00 pm. (Note: After Camp Care not available on Friday). Camp officially begins each morning at 9:00 am. A Sharing Day program for family concludes each camp week on Fridays at 2:00 pm. Campers should bringbring a water bottle and p lunch daily (no nut-based foods, please).
If you love creating, making, and imagining, this camp is for you! Campers paint, draw, craft, work with clay and more. Campers learn creative art processes every day. Camp is conducted both indoors and outdoors on beautiful summer days. All supplies are included in the camp fee.
Campers who are looking for a full-day camp experience can combine this camp with Theatre Arts Camp Jr. in the morning. If campers are staying, they should bring a water bottle and packed lunch daily (no nut-based foods, please) for a supervised Lunch Bunch from 12:00-1:00 pm. Camp officially begins at 1:00 pm and ends at 4:00 pm
If you love creating, making, and imagining, this camp is for you! Campers paint, draw, craft, work with clay and more. Campers learn creative art processes every day. Camp is conducted both indoors and outdoors on beautiful summer days. All supplies are included in the camp fee.
If you love creating, making, and imagining, this camp is for you! Campers paint, draw, craft, work with clay and more. Campers learn creative art processes every day. Camp is conducted both indoors and outdoors on beautiful summer days. All supplies are included in the camp fee. Tuition includes optional Before Camp Care from 8:00-9:00 am. Camp officially begins each morning at 9:00 am
Sew It! Camp (ages 10-14)
SEW IT! CAMP - Session 1 (VAS2595A-C)
MondayFriday June2June 6, 2025 9:00 AM12:00 PM
SEW IT! CAMP - Session 2 (VAS2595B-C)
MondayFriday June9June 13, 2025 9:00 AM12:00 PM
ages 10-14
10-14
Only 6 slots in this hands-on sewing camp (each student works individually on a machine!). Two to three projects will be completed by the end of the week. All supplies are included in the camp fee. NEW PROJECTS EACH SESSION. Tuition includes optional Before Camp Care from 8:00-9:00 am. Camp officially begins each morning at 9:00 am.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays June 16July 25, 2025 9:30 AM3:00 PM
(NO July 4)
Theatre Arts Camp Jr. (Ages 5-8)
Broadway Memories!
This fun, interactive camp engages campers in the theatrical aspects of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Campers are broken into three groups (depending on enrollment) and rotate through different classes during their mornings at camp. In this camp, your young performer will be introduced to some of the best group scenes and musical numbers from a variety of Broadway's most popular hits. Using scenes and songs from Annie, The Wizard of Oz, Anne of Green Gables and more, your performer will be acting, singing, and dancing their way across the stage. They will also create marquee posters, props, and costume pieces during their art class.
Please note: Due to the age of the students, this program requires active parent participation to assist children with learning their script.
Campers will perform this musical theatre program at a ticketed performance on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Corning Auditorium.
Camp tuition includes: two (2) comp ticket vouchers to this performance, an optional supervised Before Camp Care and Lunch Bunch. Bonus! Each camper receives a special 2025 camp T-shirt! (Cost included in camp tuition)
Optional supervised Before Camp Care from 8:00-9:00 am and Lunch Bunch from 12:00-1:00 pm are included in the camp tuition. Camp starts officially at 9:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm. Lunch Bunch is perfect for those campers looking for a full-day camp experience, combining this camp with our afternoon Visual Arts Paper, Scissors, Rock Jr. Camp.
Campers should bring a water bottle each day of camp and a packed lunch (No nut-based foods, please) if they are staying for Lunch Bunch.
Theatre Arts Camp (ages 8-18) Razzle Dazzle!
Theatre Arts Camp engages campers in the process and skills involved in performing in a musical play. Classes and rehearsals are designed as lessons in acting methods, dance techniques, and vocal music skills. Camp culminates in a fully staged ticketed production in the final weekend of camp, with the script and songs tailored especially for the talents of the participating campers. This year's show is Razzle Dazzle! The story of aspiring young performers with dreams of stardom, and the bumpy road to get there filled with music, dance, colorful characters,and magic along the way.
Placement audition required for NEW campers only. Returning campers don't need to audition. Each audition will consist of a short song and a monologue. More audition information can be found on our website. Students may register at any time, but new campers need to schedule an audition for placement by calling Customer Experience at 440-951-7500.
Campers will perform this musical theatre program at ticketed performances on July 25, 26 and 27, 2025. Friday, July 25 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, July 26 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 pm in the Corning Auditorium.
Camp tuition includes two (2) comp ticket vouchers for a choice of one of the culminating performances, an optional supervised Before Camp Care from 8:00-9:00 am and After Camp Care from 3:00-4:00 pm. Camp officially begins at 9:30 am and ends at 3:00 pm.
Bonus! Each camper also receives a special 2025 camp T-shirt. (Cost included in camp fee)
Campers should bring a packed lunch (No nut-based foods, please) and a water bottle each day of camp.
theatre workshops
WILLOUGHBY
Young Actors Intensive Workshops (ages 13
- 18)
All Young Actors Intensives are open and appropriate to ALL levels of experience.
Register your student for all FOUR Young Actors Intensive Workshops and save 10%!
WEEK 1 - CREATING A CHARACTER (TS2593A-C)
Tuesday and Thursday June 24 & June 26, 2025 1:00 PM5:00 PM ages 13-18 Sandy K. Peck $123
How do actors create believable, relatable, and interesting characters from clues in the script? How do actors create characters when there is no script? In this intensive, you'll learn techniques to breathe life into characters off the page AND discover characters that live in your imagination.
WEEK 2 - SHORT FORM IMPROV (TS2593B-C)
Tuesday and Thursday July 1 & July 3, 2025 1:00 PM5:00 PM ages 13-18 Sandy K. Peck $123
In this fun workshop, students will have a blast playing improv games and learning improvisation skills and techniques. This intensive is for both newbies to theatre improv and also actors with improv experience who are looking to hone their skills.
WEEK 3 - THE MONOLOGUE AUDITION (TS2593C-C)
Tuesday and Thursday July 8 & July 10, 2025 1:00 PM5:00 PM ages 13-18Sandy K. Peck $123
Have a audition coming up soon? Want to crush it? This workshop teaches actors how to find and choose audition monologues, acting techniques for staging, interpreting and performing a monologue in an audition, and basic audition etiquette. Each student will leave the workshop with 2 monologues that are age and type appropriate.
WEEK 4 - SCENE STUDY (TS2593D-C)
Tuesday and Thursday July 15 & July 17, 2025 1:00 PM5:00 PM ages 13-18 Sandy K. Peck $123
Want to improve your acting skills? In this scene study intensive, students will work on scenes from plays to learn how to use the script as a roadmap to discover characters and their actions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Registration
• Registration is available in person, by phone, or online.
• Tuition fees are due upon registration. Payment must be made at time of registration or lesson/class space is not guaranteed.
• Registration confirmations for enrollment are available by email only.
• Class cancellations by The Fine Arts Association may occur up to 36 hours prior to the start of a class. Notification may be made via phone and/or email, if available.
• Mid-session Class/Lesson Registration: Registrations are accepted in most classes and private lesson studios after a session begins, based on availability. Class tuition fees will be prorated. Classes that have occurred prior to registering mid-session will not be made up.
Payment Policy
• We accept VISA, Master Card, Discover, cash, or check.
• A $35.00 fee applies for any returned checks.
• Summer payment options: Payment can be made in full at time of registration OR 50% of total camp tuition (for each camp or combination of camp registrations for which tuition totals) can be made to secure placement into each Fine Arts camp for which you are registering. Payment plan is for camps only. Requires 50% down payment of total camp tuition (for each camp or combination of camps). $10 payment plan fee (per student) applies. Remaining balance(s) must be paid by the end of business day on May 30, 2025. Call Customer Experience at 440-951-7500 to register and set up a payment plan.
Class or Lesson Make Up Policy
• Make ups are provided to the student for instructor cancellations or school closings. Student absences are not required to be made up by the instructor.
• All students are encouraged to notify their instructor(s) of a class/lesson absence by calling the Customer Experience at (440) 951-7500.
• Your notification of your inability to attend a class is a courtesy to the instructor, but we regret we cannot excuse you from a payment of class or lesson for which you have contracted even if you cancel all lessons or classes. Tuition is not credited for missed classes.
Student Withdrawal Policy
• Final day to request a refund for 2025 Summer Camps is May 30, 2025. Full refunds for a class or lessons are given only when a student withdraws prior to the start date of the class. Once the class starts, FAA has contracted the faculty to teach for the entire semester based upon your commitment. You will be charged the full tuition amount even if you cancel before the end of a session. If you are on a payment plan, the remaining tuition is due upon cancellation.
• Only in extreme cases will refunds be considered once the session begins. These include circumstances where significant change in student or family circumstances render it impossible for the student to continue or pay. Significant changes do not include schedule difficulties, change of mind, lack of interest, etc.
• If a student/parent desires to request a refund in extreme circumstances, the CEO reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any refund and determine the timing of any refunds given; not to exceed the end of that session. In this case, any refund would be prorated.
Assumption of Risk
• By enrolling, parents/students knowingly and freely assume all risks, both known and unknown for themselves even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others, and assume full responsibility for for participation; and willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation.
Release of Liability
• Parents/students agree to indemnify/reimburse The Fine Arts Association for damages or injuries arising from any claims, demand, or action or cause of action by the participant including damage to property, harm to other students, faculty, staff, etc.
Safety & Security
• Parents/guardians of preschool-age students (below kindergarten age) are requested to stay on-site during classes. Please be in proximity to the classroom space in order to assist your child with toileting needs and/or in need of additional support. All families should ensure that current emergency contact information and any critical medical information is on file and updated with Customer Experience for your child(ren).
Photo Release
• The Fine Arts Association will from time to time take photos or video of programs in an effort to share their great work or experience with parents, students, and the broader community. By registering for classes or lessons you are agreeing to abide by The Fine Arts Association’s Policies and Procedures and grant and give The Fine Arts Association the right to use your or your child’s photograph or image with or without you or your child’s name, both single and in conjunction with other persons or objects, for any and all purposes including, but not limited to, private or public presentations, advertising, publicity, and promotion relating thereto. If you do not wish to grant permission for you or your child to be photographed, please see the Customer Experience staff for a Photographic Opt-Out form.
Copies of the Policies and Procedures Agreement can be found on Fine Art's website, our registration platform, and at Customer Experience.
A Message from our Chief Executive Officer Paul Holm
An experience in the arts is like no other. At once, creativity, perseverance, empathy, deliberation, growth, dedication, contemplation, discovery, and community coexist. The arts make us better humans: better able to explore, express, question, think critically, and appreciate the beauty within and around us. At The Fine Arts Association, we are privileged to partner with you to create and discover art and all of these other human attributes under one roof. The possibilities are endless. No matter your age, experience, or aptitude, there is space here for you to create and grow.
