Youth Spring Classes-FREE Sampler Week!

Description

Acting. Movement. Art. Paperworks.  Sewing. Creative writing. and MORE.
https://www.creativecauldron.org/workshops.html

Twelve INTERACTIVE classes and activities taught by Creative Cauldron artists. Kids will be moving, creating, and socializing--so no glazing out in front of a screen. This week is free week, with scholarships and pay-what-you-will options available for all. Enroll online or email us info@creativecauldron.org to get started! And check out our classes for adults as well.


FULL SCHEDULE

Mondays
2:30 pm ? 3:30 pm. Learning Theater Studio Little Tykes Ages 4 ? 5 (Teaching Artist Laura Connors Hull).
Using classic fairy and folk tales, and illustrated storybooks as a springboard, we?ll explore the fun world of guided dramatic play.  Note: Student should be joined by a parent, older sibling, or grandparent.

3:30 pm ? 4:30 pm Learning Theater Studio Jr.  Ages 6 ? 8 (Teaching Artist Matt Conner)
Whether your child already has a flair for the dramatic or they need a bit of encouragement, this class will explore the world of acting and imagination through fun improvisational exercises.  

3:30 Pm ? 4:30 pm Cartooning & Comics Class Ages 6 ? 8 (Teaching Artist Kerry Hull)
If you love to read and draw comics or want to start drawing your own, this is the class for you! Students will be guided through the creation of their own original cartoon character and shown how to take said character on a journey in their own handmade comics. At the end of this class they?ll know how to easily make their own comics, learning to be their own director, producer, and cinematographer with just pen and pencil!

4:30 pm ? 5:30 pm. Learning Theater Studio.  Ages 9 ? 12 (Teaching Artist Matt Conner)
Explore the world of acting through a small studio class that will help you learn the basics while preparing for a final recorded performance on the final class. Learn how to overcome stage fright and get more comfortable in front of people.  Learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, and use your voice, body and emotions as acting tools.

Tuesdays
VISUAL ARTS
3:30 pm ? 4:30 pm. Fairy World 6-9 yr olds (Teaching Artist Margie Jervis)
Create your special fairy and a fairy house.  We will have fun with some fairy folklore and creating a fairy world of our own with simple crafts. You will need some basic supplies and things from your recycle bin for the fairy house.

4:30 pm ? 5:30 pm Mask Making. 9-12 yr olds (Teaching Artist Margie Jervis)
From Robots to wild animals, have creative fun with form and color, creating masks from paper and items from your recycle bin.  The masks can be worn of course, but they could be so special you may want to hang them on your wall.

Wednesdays
VISUAL ART
3:30 pm ? 4:30 pm  Paper Works. 6- 8 yr olds (Teaching Artist Margie Jervis)
With simple materials of Markers, Pencils, Pens and Crayons we will discover how to get the most out of these basics. Lots of great activity for around the kitchen table, or your snug hide away at home.

4:30 pm ? 5:30 pm Sewing Machine Skill Building 9-13 yr olds (Teaching Artist Margie Jervis)
Draft patterns and make a simple vest, a hat, and a work apron, with plenty of inspiration to put your own fashion twist to your projects. You will need your own Sewing machine and fabrics, some paper (grocery bags are perfect) and pencils. You will learn construction concepts and edge finishing, and some decorating techniques.

5:30 pm ? 6:30 pm Choreography Workshop (ages 9-13 yr olds) (Teaching Artist Jessi Shull)
An introduction to the basic building blocks of choreography by looking at some of history's most significant choreographers.  Participants will craft their own short dances emulating each different choreographer?s style.

Thursdays
3:30 pm ? 4:30 pm. Creative Movement Ages 4-5 years (Teaching Artist Jessi Shull)  
Share the joy of movement through music while helping your little one develop physical skills, channel energy, and stimulate imagination. Note: Student should be joined by Parent, Older Sibling, or Grandparent.

4:30 PM ? 5:30 PM. Playwriting for Kids. Ages 9-13 (Teaching Artist Ellen Selby)
Students will craft a five-minute, one act play script. Classes will explore setting, character development, dialogue, and plot. Students will submit their plays and some will be selected to be cast (with Creative Cauldron actors) to be performed and recorded for a movie. Students will need access to to the internet and a word processor. Printer recommended.

5:30 pm ? 6:30 pm.  Cartooning and Comics Ages. 9 ? 12 year olds (Teaching Artists Kerry Hull)
Whether your favorite form of comics is graphic novels, comic strips, webcomics, or anything in between, if you want to start making of any of those than this is the class for you! In this class, students will be lead through the in?s and outs of dynamic character design, visually plotting out stories via thumbnails, and the creation and reproduction of mini-comics and comics of all sizes. Whether you?re a comics expert or total neophyte, you?ll have a whole new toolset when you?re through with this class!