August 27- January 14 January 21 Wednesday August 28 - January 15 January 22
Thursday August 29 - January 16 January 23
Friday August 30 - January 17 January 24
Saturday August 31 - January 18 January 25
• Unless noted otherwise, all Fall Session Camps/Classes are 18-weeks long. For classes less than 18 weeks – see individual class descriptions or online for end dates.
• If class beginning dates are later than those noted above, the beginning dates are indicated in the camp descriptions, or found online.
August 26
September 2
November 26 - 30
Dec. 23 - Jan. 4
Fall 2024 Semester begins at all locations
Building closed for all classes/lessons for observance of Labor Day
Building closed for all classes/lessons in observance of Thanksgiving
Building closed for all classes/lessons for holiday break
January 6 Fall 2024 Semester classes/lessons resume
January 27 Winter/Spring 2025 Semester begins
VISION
Create and Discover Beauty
A Community Empowered by the Arts
Getting the Most Out of Your Experience
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.
We hope that these opportunities to discover and communicate lead to the best possible outcomes for you, your child, and the teacher.
• The Fine Arts Association dance program offers Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Hip Hop. Classes are between FAA Willoughby and the Chardon Arts Center. Check our website at fineartsassociation.org for where individual classes are located.
• 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.
• Our youngest dancers (ages 3-4) are offered combination classes of ballet/tap/jazz to explore movement and learn spatial awareness. Beginner level dancers (ages 5-9) are offered in all of the dance forms allowing them a foundation in the basic vocabulary and kinesiology.
• 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. Upper-level classes are all taught at FAA Willoughby.
• Overall, no matter the age, we provide a safe space for students, to learn, express, grow, unite and have fun.
COMBO CLASS (BALLET/TAP) - DF2402
Location: Chardon
August 26January 13 1:00 PM1:45 PM 3 to 4 Lisa-Marie French $230
CLASS (BALLET/JAZZ) - DF2404
HOP JR - DF2446A
26January 13
HOP JR - DF2446B
August 28January 15 1:00 PM1:45 PM
Location: Chardon
August 26October 7 4:00 PM5:00 PM DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE - SESSION 1 - DF2473A Location: Chardon
October 21November 25 4:00 PM5:00 PM DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE - SESSION 2 - DF2473B Location: Chardon
VISUAL ARTS
Director of
Visual Arts Education
In the Visual Arts Department, ALL are welcome, beginners through advanced. Achieve your artistic goals, strengthen your skills, and give your creativity wings.
Helpful Art Department Information:
A perfect start to art with Early Childhood Classes
A wonderful place to develop creativity, coordination, cognitive, and multisensory 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 mouth. This applies to ALL visual art classes.
ART Classes
All art classes can be taken repeatedly by the same student; artists will strengthen skills each session. Classes are all numbered based on age not skill.
Art Club: Large variety of drawing and painting media. Has elements of threedimensional crafting such as air-dry clay, decoupage, painting on fabric, or sculptural creations.
Digital Art Classes
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME in digital art classes. No experience required. Those who have experience will still benefit from growing their skills and learning new techniques. Students participating in Digital Art Classes must provide their own iPad, with the Procreate app installed, and an Apple Pencil.
NURSERY RHYME TIME - SESSION 1 - MAF2403A
Mondays
October 7October 28 10:00 AM11:15 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
Price/ Smelko $97
NURSERY RHYME TIME - SESSION 2 - MAF2403B Location: Chardon
Mondays
December 16January 20 10:00 AM11:15 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
Price/ Smelko $97
LEAPIN' LITERATURE - SESSION 1 - MAF2406A Location: Chardon
August 26September 23 10:00 AM11:15 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
Mondays
Mondays November 11December 2 10:00 AM11:15 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
Price/ Smelko $97
LEAPIN' LITERATURE - SESSION 2 - MAF2406B Location: Chardon
Price/ Smelko $97
Melissa Sexstella
Visual Arts
ART MAKIN' - SESSION 1 - VAF2403A
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Wednesdays
August 28September 18 10:00 AM10:45 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
ART MAKIN' - SESSION 2 - VAF2403C
Wednesdays November 6December 4 10:00 AM10:45 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
October 2October 23 10:00 AM10:45 AM 2 to 6 w/adult Maribeth Smelko $63
ART MAKIN' - SESSION 3 - VAF2403E Location: Chardon Wednesdays December 18January 22 10:00 AM10:45 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
Smelko $63
ART MAKIN' - SESSION 4 - VAF2403G Location: Chardon Wednesdays August 28September 18 11:00 AM11:45 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
ART MAKIN' - SESSION 2 - VAF2403D
Location: Chardon Wednesdays
ART MAKIN' - SESSION 1 - VAF2403B Location: Chardon Wednesdays October 2October 23 11:00 AM11:45 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
ART MAKIN' - SESSION 3 - VAF2403F Wednesdays
Location: Chardon
November 6December 4 11:00 AM11:45 AM 2 to 6 w/adult Maribeth Smelko $63
ART MAKIN' - SESSION 4 - VAF2403H Wednesdays
Location: Chardon
December 18January 22 11:00 AM11:45 AM 2 to 6 w/adult Maribeth Smelko $63
CARTOONS, COMICS, AND ILLUSTRATION - VAF2436 Wednesdays 6 to 10
Location: Chardon
ART CLUB 1 - SESSION 2 - VAF2414B Mondays September 4December 11 4:30 PM5:30 PM Amanda Rose $280
ART CLUB 1 - SESSION 1 - VAF2414A Mondays November 4January 6 4:00 PM5:00 PM 6 to 9 Maribeth Smelko $160
Location: Chardon
August 26October 21 4:00 PM5:00 PM 6 to 9 Maribeth Smelko $160
Location: Chardon
ART CLUB 2 - SESSION 1 - VAF2415A
Location: Chardon
ART CLUB 2 - SESSION 2 - VAF2415B
Mondays
CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATION - VAF2439
Location: Chardon
November 4January 6 5:00 PM6:00 PM 9 to 12 Maribeth Smelko
Location: Chardon
Mondays
September 5December 12 5:00 PM6:00 PM 9 to 12
MEET THE ARTIST - VAF2405
September 9November 25 2:00 PM3:00 PM 9 to 13
DIGITAL CARTOONS, COMICS, AND ILLUSTRATION WITH PROCREATE - VAF2437
Wednesdays
Mondays August 26October 21 September 11December 4 5:45 PM6:45 PM 11 to 15
CREATE YOUR OWN INDOOR GNOME GARDEN STEAM WORKSHOP - VAF2464A-W
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
SANTA'S GIFT-MAKING WORKSHOP - VAF2465A-W
Fridays September 13September 27 10:00 AM2:00 PM 6 to 11
HAPPY FRIDAY! FLOWER FUN: FALL FRESH FLORAL PUMPKIN ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP - VAF2464C-W Friday October 4
Saturday December 21 1:00 PM2:30 PM Adults/ Teens 15 and up
Location: Chardon Location: Chardon
PUP IN A CUP - SWEETEST DAY FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOPVAF2465D-W
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | for ages 5-13 | $75
Is school out forNEOEA Day on Friday, October 11?Bring the kids to Fine Arts to explore dance, music, visual arts, and theatre! Campers should bring a packed lunch and a water bottle. FYI! Before Camp Care is INCLUDED in camp tuition! Drop off your camper anytime between 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Before Camp Care includes supervised, quiet time activities (games drawing, etc.)
OOKING FOR A FUN FRIDAY NIGHT OUT?
Join us for a night of dancing! 12 Weeks of dancing for mature couples and singles, age 21 & over. Learn from instructors Lisa-Marie French & Sarah Ruple-Tilson with a variety of dance options. Join us on Friday nights, 7:00–8:30 pm
A La Carte Menu – How will you fill your dance card?
1 Class
Couples Singles
$50.00
Tour the History of Dance (9/6, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, and 11/15)
Explore the history of dance through the 20th century. Learn the 1-step, 2-step, Maxixe. the Baltimore, Mambo, Big Apple, Shim-Sham, Soft-Shoe, the Madison, the Stroll, the Bus Stop, the Hustle, and so much more. On Country Line Dance nights expect the Electric Slide, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, the Cupid Shuffle, the Watermelon Crawl, the Tush Push and more. Dress for movement & comfort.
Learn to Dance like Fred and Ginger (9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, and 11/22)
Learn and practice the basic steps to some of the beautiful, fun, energetic and spicy iconic ballroom dance styles. Along with the steps, learn proper ballroom hold, how to lead and follow, what a line of direction is, as well as several extra fancy moves to make you feel like Fred & Ginger. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Nothing with rubber.
THEATRE
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 age, 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.
ACTING OUT - TF2406
Wednesdays August 28 -
Location: Chardon
ACTING 101 - TF2424 Mondays August 26October 7 December 18 3:00 PM4:00 PM 8 and up Lisa-Marie French $102
Location: Chardon
3:00 PM4:00 PM 8 and up Lisa-Marie French $102
ACTING 102 - TF2425 Mondays October 21November 25 3:00 PM4:00 PM 8 and up Lisa-Marie French $102
Location: Chardon
MONOLOGUE MANIA - TF2426 Wednesdays August 28October 2 3:00 PM4:00 PM 8 and up Lisa-Marie French $102
BACKSTAGE MAGIC 1 - TF2434
Location: Chardon
THEATRE BRAIN GAMES - TF2427 Wednesdays October 16November 20 4:00 PM5:00 PM 10 and up Lisa-Marie French $102
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
Wednesdays August 28October 2
BACKSTAGE MAGIC 2 - TF2435
Wednesdays October 16November 20
HAVE YOU SCENE IT? (Scene Design) - TF2436
Saturdays September 28November 16
2:30 PM 13 and up Karen Porter $136
LET'S GET READY (Audition Prep) - TF2437
Saturdays
Saturdays September 28September 28November 16 November 16
The Fine Arts Association offers Early Childhood Music and Group Music lessons at The Chardon Art Center. Call (440) 951-7500 for more music lesson opportunities!
The Fine Arts Association (FAA) provides award winning private music instruction at its various locations. Band and orchestra instrument, voice, piano, and guitar lessons are provided typically in 30-minute sessions. Students register for 18-week fall and spring sessions followed by a 6-week summer session. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, FAA has a highly trained teacher ready to help you grow and succeed. Three week trial lessons may be available.
Recitals
The Fine Arts Association provides regular opportunities for music students to perform in music showcase recitals. Music showcase recitals are free, and the community is welcome to attend! If you are a music student interested in participating in a music showcase recital, please communicate with your Fine Arts instructor.
Suzuki Instruction (Willoughby only)
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. Call Customer Experience at (440) 951-7500 for more information.
Early Childhood and Adapted Lessons
Available to any student regardless of age or ability: 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 araddell@fineartsassociation.org
NURSERY RHYME TIME - SESSION 1 - MAF2403A
Mondays
October 7October 28 10:00 AM11:15 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
NURSERY RHYME TIME - SESSION 2 - MAF2403B
Mondays
December 16January 20 10:00 AM11:15 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
LEAPIN' LITERATURE - SESSION 1 - MAF2406A
Mondays
August 26September 23 10:00 AM11:15 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
November 11December 2 10:00 AM11:15 AM 2 to 6 w/adult
Price/ Smelko
Mondays $97
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 1 - MF2402A September 19
Location: Chardon
Thursdays August 29 - Beth Price
$51 10:00 AM10:45 AM Infant to 6 w/adult
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 2 - MF2402E October 24
Location: Chardon
Thursdays October 3 - Beth Price
10:00 AM10:45 AM Infant to 6 w/adult
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 3 - MF2402I December 5
10:00 AM10:45 AM Infant to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
Thursdays November 7 - Beth Price $51 10:00 AM10:45 AM Infant to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
Thursdays December 19- Beth Price
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 4 - MF2402M January 23
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 1 - MF2402B September 19
11:00 AM11:45 AM Infant to 6 w/adult
:00 AM11:45 AM Infant to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 2 - MF2402F October 24 Thursdays October 3 - Beth Price $51 11:00 AM11:45 AM Infant to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 3 - MF2402J December 5 Thursdays November 7 - Beth Price
Location: Chardon
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 4 - MF2402N January 23 Thursdays December 19 - Beth Price
11:00 AM11:45 AM Infant to 6 w/adult
Thursdays August 29 - Beth Price $51 Infant to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 2 - MF2402G October 24
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 3 - MF2402K December 5
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
Thursdays October 3 - Beth Price $51 Infant to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
Thursdays November 7 - Beth Price $51 Infant to 6 w/adult
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 4 - MF2402O January 23
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 1 - MF2402C September 19 Thursdays August 29 - Beth Price 4:30 PM5:15 PM 4:30 PM5:15 PM 4:30 PM5:15 PM
Thursdays December 19 - Beth Price $51 4:30 PM5:15 PM Infant to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 1 - MF2402D
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 2 - MF2402H
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 3 - MF2402L
7 -
5
MUSIC MAKIN' - Session 4 - MF2402P
23
MEET THE COMPOSER - MF2491
PIANO CLASS - MF2422
9 -
INTRO TO CREATIVE SONGWRITING FOR TEENS - MF2492
to 6 w/adult
Infant to 6 w/adult
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon
Location: Chardon Location: Chardon
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES
ANN MARIE RADDELL Director of Creative Arts Therapies
The Fine Arts Association offers virtual and/or in-person group and individual services in both music and art therapies along with adapted programming and specialized workshops.
MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES
• 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.
• Scholarship forms can be obtained through our website at fineartsassociation.org/ scholarships or you may stop by in person during normal business hours and obtain a scholarship application from a member of our Customer Experience team.
• 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 SERVICES
• 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 selfawareness.
• 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.
CAT SOCIAL GROUP FOR KIDS - CATF2404
Location: Chardon
November 27
5:45 PM6:30 PM 8 to 12
CAT SOCIAL GROUP FOR ADULTS - CATF2405
Wednesdays September 4Mondays
Beth Price $204
Location: Chardon
November 13
September 9 - 18 and up 2:15 PM3:00 PM
Beth Price $204
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.
Referral Credit
• You can earn a $10 referral credit for each new student you refer who signs up for Fine Arts classes or lessons. Better yet, if you refer someone new and they register for at least one class or one semester of lessons, they will get a 3% referral credit! For more information, see your confirmation email when you register or call Customer Experience at (440) 951-7500.
Payment Options
• We accept VISA, Master Card, Discover, cash, or check.
• A $35.00 fee applies for any returned checks or credit card charges.
• Monthly Payment Option: Lesson and class tuitions total over $200 are eligible for our monthly payment plan which divides the tuition into five equal installments. Visa, MasterCard, or Discover information is required to secure the payment plan obligation. Payment plan registration may be made in person or by telephone. Students are required to pay a $10 payment plan fee and the first payment installment at the time of registration. The four remaining installments will be charged to the credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) provided at the time of registration mid-month. Discounts are not eligible if utilizing the payment plan.
Class or Lesson Make Up
• Make ups are provided to the student for instructor cancellations or school closings. Student absencesarenotrequiredtobemadeupbytheinstructor.
• All students are encouraged to notify their instructor(s) of a class/lesson absence by calling 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 Withdrawals
• Full refunds for a class or lessons are given only when a studentwithdrawsprior to the startdateof the class. Once the class starts,FAAhascontractedthe faculty to teach for the entiresemester based uponyour 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, theCEO reserves theright to determine the appropriateness of anyrefund and determine the timing of any refunds given; not to exceed the end of that session. In this case, any refund would be prorated.
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).
Photographic Release
• 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.
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.