FAA Fall 2023 Program Catalog

ONE DAY CAMPS

Beginning & End Dates for Fall 2023 Classes and Lessons

18-WEEK CLASSES

For more details, please visit: fineartsassociation.org

Monday January 15

August 21 - January 8

Tuesday August 22 - January 9

Wednesday August 23 - January 10

Thursday August 24 - January 11

Friday August 25 - January 12

January 16

January 17

January 18

January 19

Saturday August 26 - January 13 January 20

• Unless noted otherwise, most Fall Semester classes are 18-weeks long. For classes that are less than 18 weeks – see individual class descriptions in this catalog and online for start & end dates.

• If class beginning dates are earlier OR later than those noted above, the dates are indicated in this catalog and online in the class descriptions.

• Make-up lessons/classes are given only when the instructor cancels lessons/ classes or for inclement weather or emergency building closures.

The Fine Arts Association Fall 2023 Calendar

July 31

July 31

August 21

September 4

November 21 - 26

Dec. 19 - Jan. 1

January 2

January 22

Final Day to receive early registration incentive of 3% off tuition for Fall 2023 Semester

Final day for returning music students to retain current music slots for Fall 2023 Semester

Fall 2023 Semester begins at all locations

Building closed for observance of Labor Day

Building closed for all classes/lessons for in observance of Thanksgiving

Building closed for all classes/lessons for holiday break

Fall 2023 Semester classes/lessons resume

Spring 2024 Semester begins

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.

Photos by: Parkerfotos, Prelude Photography, FAA Staff, Faculty & Volunteers

Dance faculty

HOWARD WASHINGTON

Creative Director of Dance

ALEXIA RODRIGUEZ

JAN SMITH

SARA MARIE THELLMAN

TRINITY TYLER

HOWARD WASHINGTON

FAA OFFERS:

Early Childhood Dance

Ballet

Contemporary

Interpretive

Hip Hop

Jazz

Tap

African Dance

FAA Dance Companies

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 and African 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.

Dance Companies

• Edge, Verge and Emerge are FAA's three-tiered dance companies. Dancers audition to join. These dancers will have the opportunity to experience competitions, conventions and many performance opportunities throughout the region.

Private Dance Lessons:

• Refine your technique with individual attention. Classes are tailored to further develop skills based on individual goals. Contact Customer Experience at (440) 951-7500 for further information.

2024 Dance Recital:

• Most Dance classes will participate in our 2024 Dance Recital and there will be additional recital fees. Specific information regarding the recital fees will be emailed in September 2023.

2023-2024 Auditions For FAA Dance Companies

• Auditions for the FAA Dance Companies EMERGE | VERGE | EDGE will be August 15, 16 and 17, 2023. Call for information.

AFRICAN

MULTI-AGE

TEEN/ADULT

PRE-BALLET / TAP I - DF2301B

PRE-BALLET / TAP I - DF2301C

PRE-BALLET / TAP III - DF2303A

HIP HOP JR. - DF2347B

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21 -

8

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25 -

12

EMERGE HIP HOP - DF2361

August 25 -

12

August 26 -

January 13

August 26 -

January 13

VERGE HIP HOP - DF2362

Fridays

August 25 -

January 12

August 26 -

January 13

August 26 -

January 13

August 22 -

January 9

EDGE CONTEMPORARY- DF2373

August 21 -

January 8

EDGE JAZZ - DF2383 Mondays

August 21 -

January 8

MUSIC faculty

CHARLES BAKER, CLARINET

OPAL CURRY, OBOE/ENGLISH HORN

JUDITH ELIAS, FLUTE

ZACHARY ELMORE, BASSOON

ED MICHAELS, SAXOPHONE

DR. BRYAN DEPOY, TRUMPET/FRENCH HORN

DR. MATTHEW C. SAUNDERS, TROMBONE

ANDREW TATMAN, TUBA/EUPHONIUM

JOSHUA WOODIE, TRUMPET/FRENCH HORN

EVAN MITCHELL

BELLA BRANDELIS

JONATHAN “SKIP” EDWARDS

CLIFF HABIAN

SANNI KEARNS

BARBARA KLONOWSKI

FEROZA LABONNE

MARYANN MESSINA

DR. TIMOTHY MINNIS

MARGARET SYRONEY

SANNI KEARNS

OLGA DRUZHININA

BOB GODFREY

DARRYL LEWIS

ELYSE SCHMIDT

PHYLLIS SPEIRS

STRINGS

BELLA BRANDELIS, VIOLIN

DENNY CARLETON, GUITAR/UKULELE

NATALIA DEPOY, VIOLIN

JONATHAN “SKIP” EDWARDS, GUITAR/CELLO/STRING BASS

GEORGE GECIK, GUITAR/UKULELE/BANJO

LAUREN GODFREY, VIOLIN

NOLAN JUAIRE, GUITAR

DR. CAROL LINSENMEIER, VIOLIN/FIDDLE/VIOLA

ELLEN MANN, GUITAR/UKULELE

GRACE MARKULIN, GUITAR/UKULELE

ELIZA FATH POXON, CELLO

ELIZABETH PRICE, HARP

For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Recital opportunities

• The Fine Arts Association provides regular opportunities for musicstudents to perform in recitals. General recitals are free, and thecommunity is welcome! If you are a music student interested inparticipating in a general recital, please communicate with your FineArts 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, thestudent listens, plays, then reads and writes.

• What is different about The Suzuki Method? Visit fineartsassociation.org/education/music to learn more.

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 araddell@fineartsassociation.org for adapted music lessons for children through adults.

FAA has over 500 students of all ages who take private music lessons per year.

SIGN UP

To sign up for private music lessons, call (440) 951-7500. To sign up for music classes, visit fineartsassociation.org

MUSIC

MUSIC

FAA Theatre faculty

FACULTY DORIANN D’APICE

LISA-MARIE FRENCH

DAWN HILL

DAVID MALINOWSKI

MARY MESSMORE

SANDY K. PECK

For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

THEATRE INSTRUCTION

• Theatre students of all ages explore and develop their acting skillsthrough a variety of immersive, hands-on theatre classes. We offer beginning, intermediate,and advanced levelclasses dependingon the student’s age, needs and ability.

• Basic techniques include, but are not limited to: vocal projection,diction, memorization, and blocking (stage placement). In advancedclasses students will hone their craft, whilebecomingmorecomfortable with character choicesand development, script analysis,stage presence, and linedelivery.

• Students with prior training from outside organizations will meet withfaculty to determine placement in various programs.

THEATRE

THEATRE DISCOVERY

FAA visual arts faculty

MELISSA SEXSTELLA

Director of Visual Arts Education

FACULTY

JEN BOEHMER

JULIE KROFCHECK

KATHY MERCER

SANDRA PATTERSON

MELISSA SEXSTELLA

DIANNE STIVER-LANG

BRITTANY WEISBARTH

For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTION

In the Visual Arts Department, ALL are welcome, beginners through advanced. Achieve your artistic goals, strengthen your skills, and give your creativity wings.

A perfect start to art with Early Childhood Classes

The Art Department 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. Students create in an engaging, encouraging, and age-appropriate way. 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.

Ceramics

The Visual Arts 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: Onlyceramicsprojectscompletedon-siteduringclassatTheFineArtsAssociation willbefiredusingFAAequipment.

Combination Drawing & Painting for Children and Teens

Creative Painting and Drawing and Art Club

Similarities:

All offer a large variety of painting and drawing media. All can be taken repeatedly by the same student; artists will learn new material and strengthen skills each session.

Differences:

Art Club additionally has elements of three-dimensional crafting such as air-dry clay, decoupage, or sculptural creations. Classes are numbered based on age not skill.

Adult Painting Classes

Enjoy our warm, welcoming studio environment and grow those skills! Students bring their own supplies.

Bring the following to each class:

• 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.

• Knead-able eraser

• Something to use as a palette.

• A tool box to keep your supplies in.

September 25October 23

MAKIN’ - SESSION 3 - VAF2306E

MAKIN’ - SESSION 3 - VAF2306F

ART MAKIN’ - SESSION 1 - VAF2307A

September 15

ART MAKIN’ - SESSION 1 - VAF2307B

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CAFE ART FOR SENIORS

CAFE CRAFTING FOR SENIORS - SESSION 1 - VAF2372A

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CAFE CRAFTING FOR SENIORS - SESSION 2 - VAF2372B

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CAFE CRAFTING FOR SENIORS - SESSION 3 - VAF2372C

classes for the littlest picasso, the developing STUDENT, and the professional artist expanding their skills

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To sign up for private visual art lessons, call (440) 951-7500. To sign up for visual art classes, visit fineartsassociation.org

FAMILY TIES FALL 2023

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM!

NEW THIS YEAR -- Choice of Monday or Tuesday!

HSF2301A

Mondays | Sep 11 - Dec 11 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | for ages 5-13 | *$695

HSF2301B

Tuesdays | Sep 12 - Dec 12 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | for ages 5-13 | *$695

*Discount: $250 per additional child

The Family Ties Homeschool Program provides enriching, hands-on art experiences designed specifically for homeschooled students ages 5-13. Students are divided into two groups: lower school (LS) and upper school (US). Caring experienced faculty guide students through hands-on experiences in visual arts, theatre, music, and dance classes.

This session, the program will be centered around FAA's Holiday Theatre Production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka and Imagination!

The program's curriculum is aligned with the Ohio Department of Education's Academic Content Standards in Fine Arts

Schedule:

• Students rotate through 55-minute classes in visual art, theatre, music, & dance.

• All students meet for lunch andrecess from 12:00 to 1:00 PM

• Students should bring their own bag lunch.

• Sharing Day Performance is at 7:00 PM in the Corning Auditorium on the last day of class.

Creative Arts Therapies

MUSIC THERAPISTS

JODI DOBOS, MT-BC

BETH FRIEDMAN-ROMELL, PhD, MT-BC

ELLEN MANN, MT-BC

GRACE MARKULIN, MT-BC

EMILY MCDONALD, MT-BC

DANIELLE MUSAT, MT-BC, NMT

ELIZABETH (BETH) PRICE, MT-BC

ANN MARIE RADDELL, MT-BC, NICU MT

ART THERAPISTS

OLIVIA DOTY ATR-P

DIANE MEROS, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS

AUTUMN SIERRA-HOLLOWAY, LPC, ATR-P

MARIBETH SMELKO, MA, ATR

SARA WASSERMAN, MA, ATR, LPC

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.

ANN MARIE RADDELL Director of Creative Arts Therapies

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 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 araddell@fineartsassociation.org for further 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 create 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 araddell@fineartsassociation.org for information on Art Therapy services or to schedule an assessment.

Creative Arts Therapies

The Fine Arts Association Adapted Dance program is designed for individuals with differing abilities, focusing on creating an open environment in which all abilities can participate. Explore a variety of movement with the opportunity for self-expression through dance. Learn spatial awareness, balance, and body control.

ADAPTED DANCE

September 11 -

NEOEA ALL THE ARTS DAY CAMP - MAF2301-C

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | for ages 5-13 | $54

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Before Camp Care

Is school out for NEOEA Day on Friday, October 13? 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.)

MLK ALL THE ARTS DAY CAMP - MAF2302-C

Monday, January 15, 2024 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | for ages 5-13 | $54

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Before Camp Care

Is school out forMLK Day on Monday, January 15. 2024?Bring the kids to Fine Arts to explore dance, music, visual arts, and theatre while connecting to the life and impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. Campers should bring a packed lunch and a water bottle. 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.).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

• 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

• Do you love The Fine Arts Association Experience? Then share it with your friends! You can gain a $25 referral credit for each new student you refer who takes a 15, 16, or 18 week class at Fine Arts in Fall or Spring Semesters. Better yet, if you refer someone and they register for at least one class or semester of lessons, they will get a $25 referral credit too! For more information, please contact Customer Experience at 440-951-7500.

Discount Programs

• Students meeting the eligibility requirements may receive the following discounts on one class/lessons each session (Fall, Spring, Summer). Only one of these discounts may be applied to each class/lesson.

o Andrews Osborne Academy students – 5% discount

o Willoughby residents – 8% discount

o Senior citizens (age 60+) - 5% discount

o Veterans: Military veterans, Active Duty, Reserves and their immediate family members can qualify for a 10% scholarship on a class each semester (provided funds are available). For more information on how to obtain this discount, contact Customer Experience at 440-951-7500.

• The Early Registration discount of 3% may be applied  to every class/ lessons on which no other discounts/scholarship/Work Assistant Discount has been applied. Discounts (other than the Willoughby Resident Discount) may not be applied to workshops or special one-day programs. Discounts (other than the Willoughby Resident Discount) may not be applied to a class/lessons for which a scholarship or Work Assistant Discount has been received.

Scholarships

• FAA is proud to offer various scholarships. Details and policies can be found at fineartsassociation.org/about/scholarships. When students are eligible for and receive scholarships, the scholarships will be applied to charges remaining after the student's portion of tuition has been applied.

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, (other than the Willoughby Resident Discount) 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. Studentabsencesarenotrequiredtobemade upbythe 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 Withdrawals

• 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.

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.