crooked tree arts center winter and spring classes and workshops schedule

Crooked Tree Arts Center Classes & Workshops

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Winter Classes & Workshops January 6-March 1, 2014Course schedule by day and time:

CLASS TITLE TIME PAGEMondayYouth Pre-Professional Variations Class 2:00-3:30 PM 5Kids Beginning Ballet (Age 4-6) 3:20-4:00 PM 5Kids Kids Pottery Handbuilding (Age 4-Gr 3) 3:30-4:30 PM 6Kids Paper Arts and Multimedia (Gr 3-5) 3:45-5:15 PM 6Youth Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Age 10+) 4:00-5:30 PM 5Youth Principles of Modern (Pre-Professional) 4:00-5:30 PM 5Kids Kids Pottery Handbuilding (Age 4-Gr 3) 4:45-5:45 PM 6Youth CTAC Concert Orchestra (Gr 7-12) 5:15-6:30 PM 8Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 6:00-8:00 PM 5Youth CTAC Chamber Symphony (Gr 7-12) 6:30-8:00 PM 8Youth/Adult Introduction to Knitting/Crocheting (Gr 6-Adult) 6:30-8:30 PM 3 & 7Adults Figure Drawing 6:30-9:30 PM 3

Tuesday Kids Adventures in Art (Age 3-6) 10:00-10:45 AM 6 Kids Preschool Movement Just For Fun (Age 2-4) 3:30-4:00 PM 6Kids Adventures in 3D (Gr 1-5) 3:45-5:15 PM 6Youth Intermediate Ballet (Age 8-11) 4:00-5:15 PM 5Kids French for Preschoolers (Age 3-5) 4:30-5:00 PM 6Kids Beginning/Intermediate Ballet (Age 6-8) 4:30-5:30 PM 5Youth Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Age 10+) 5:15-6:45 PM 5Adults Adult Ballet 5:45-7:00 PM 4Adults Culinary Series 6:00-8:00 PM 4Adults Paint Your Own Mural 6:00-8:00 PM 3Youth CTAC Youth Jazz Band 6:00-8:30 PM 8Adults Tips & Techniques in Clay 6:00-9:00 PM 3Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 7:00-8:30 PM 5

Wednesday Kids Music and Me (Age 0-4) 10:30-11:00 AM 6Kids Beginning Ballet (Age 4-6) 3:30-4:10 PM 5Youth CTAC Concert Orchestra (Gr 7-12) 3:30-4:45 PM 8Youth Character Animation (Gr 6-8) 3:30-5:00 PM 7Kids Kids Cre-8 (Gr K-2) 3:45-4:30 PM 6Kids Magic Hat (Gr 4-7) 3:45-4:45 PM 7Kids Kids Pottery Wheel (Gr 4-8) 3:45-5:45 PM 7Kids/Youth Afterschool Theatre (Gr 3-9) 3:45-5:45 PM 7Youth Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Age 10+) 4:00-5:30 PM 5Kids Dance Fusion I (Age 4-6) 4:15-4:55 PM 5Youth CTAC Chamber Symphony (Gr 7-12) 4:45-5:45 PM 8

CLASS TITLE TIME PAGEWednesday (continued)Kids Dance Fusion II (Age 7-11) 5:00-6:00 PM 5Youth Dance Fusion III (Age 12+) 6:00-7:00 PM 5Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 6:00-8:00 PM 5Adults Drawing, Painting and Composition (Age 16+) 6:00-8:30 PM 3Youth Hip Hop Teens (Gr 8-12) 7:00-8:00 PM 7

Thursday Kids Art Exploration (Gr 3-6) 3:45-5:15 PM 7Kids/Youth Dance Video (Gr 3-9) 3:45-5:15 PM 7Youth Intermediate Ballet (Age 8-11) 4:00-5:15 PM 5Youth Intro to Comics (Gr 6-12) 4:00-6:00 PM 7Kids Classical Kids (Age 3-6) 4:15-4:45 PM 6Kids Hip Hop I (Gr 1-3) 4:15-5:00 PM 6Kids/Youth Hip Hop II (Gr 4-7) 5:00-6:00 PM 7Youth Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Age 10+) 5:15-6:45 PM 5Kids/Youth Ballroom Kids (Gr 6-12) 5:30-6:30 PM 7Adults Watercolor II 6:00-8:00 PM 3Adults European Wrapped Bouquets (1-day workshop) 6:00-9:00 PM 4Adults Intro to Ballroom Dance 7:00-8:00 PM 4Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 7:00-8:30 PM 5Adults Foxtrot 8:00-9:00 PM 4

Friday Youth Pre-Professional Variations Class 2:00-3:30 PM 5Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 4:00-5:30 PM 5

SaturdayAdults Coffee Table Photo Book (2-day workshop) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 4Youth Student Portfolio (Gr 9-12) (4-week workshop) 9:30 AM-12:30 PM 8Family Just Us Series–Animating You & Me (Gr 3+) (2-weeks) 9:30 AM-12:30 PM 4 & 8Kids Beginning Ballet (Age 4-6) 10:20-11:00 AM 5Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 5Kids Art Saturdays (Gr 1-5) 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 6Kids Beginning/Intermediate Ballet (Age 6-8) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 5Adults Fashion A Fanciful Fairy Door (3-week workshop) 1:00-3:00 PM 4

SundayAdults Coffee Table Photo Book (2-day workshop) 9 AM-12:00 PM 4

Watch for our Spring Intersession Classes - March 14-27 & Spring Break Mini Camps - March 31-April 4!To register: visit www.crookedtree.org or call 231-347-4337 2Crooked Tree Arts Center

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AdultsWINTER SESSION

Visual Arts

Figure DrawingInstructor: Anne MorningstarMONDAYS, 6:30-9:30 PM

This class is an opportunity for artists to draw live, nude models. The ideal student is any artist looking to sketch, work on skill sets and create portfolio pieces. A different model each week will provide a variety of subject matter for students. If you enjoy working in a relaxed, studio environment filled with other artists, then this class is for you!

Paint Your Own Mural

TUESDAYS, 6:00-8:00 PM

Do you have a wall that needs a view? You will paint your own small mural and learn how to install it in your home. Come prepared with a photo of the wall and surrounding room. Bring your own ideas or there will be a standard design available that can be used.

Drawing, Painting and Composition

PM

Geared toward students wishing to expand their skills and knowledge of composition/ drawing and/or explore their chosen painting mediums. Students will develop their artwork and painting skills with individualized help and guidance.

Watercolor II

PM

A continuation of the beginner class. Enjoy a relaxed, project-based atmosphere while learning tips and tricks using watercolors. Anyone with a little experience is welcome. Some basic supplies will be available but artist are encouraged to bring their own.

Tips & Techniques in Clay


Students will be taught wheel and hand-building techniques and will work in stoneware clay. An emphasis will be placed on understanding clay formation, glaze application and decorating techniques. Students will learn clay preparation, hand building techniques, wheel throwing, proper drying, how to load a kiln, how to glaze pottery and final critique of finished work. Studio tools available include pottery wheels, slab roller and an extruder. All are welcome from beginner to expert. Come with ideas about what you would like to build or come see our facilities and projects and let your imagination and hands get to work creating. This class is not part of the Annual Clay Club. No experience needed.

Introduction to Knitting/Crocheting

MONDAYS, 6:30-8:30 PM

Learn the basic stitches with the option to learn other design stitches to make hats, scarves or simple placemats. Knitting needles and yarn available for learning the basics. Students will purchase their own needles and yarn for larger/more advanced projects.

To register: visit www.crookedtree.org or call 231-347-4337 3

DRAWING & PAINTING

CLAY & CERAMICS

FIBER

Crooked Tree Arts Center

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Performing Arts

Adult Ballet

PM

A little dance, a little exercise and a lot of fun. Whether you are a first time ballet student or someone looking for a little “refresher” course, adult ballet is great for all. Tutus and tights not required—just clothes that you feel comfortable moving in!

Intro to Ballroom Dance

PM

Each week the class will introduce students to the basic steps of one or two partner dances. Working with Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Salsa, Cha Cha, Swing and more, students will learn the principles of Latin and smooth dancing. No partner necessary.

Foxtrot

PM

Learn a classic partner dance that will have you gliding across the floor like Fred and Ginger! In this class, students will learn intermediate and advanced figures to challenge themselves and impress their friends on the dance floor. Basic ballroom encouraged. Private lessons to get up-to-speed are available for beginner students.

Culinary ArtsCulinary SeriesTUESDAYS, 6:00-8:00

January 7: The PierJanuary 14: Porter Creek Fish House at Sommerset Point Yacht ClubJanuary 21: Red Mesa [CLASS FULL]January 28: Morel’s BistroFebruary 4: Toski Sands [CLASS FULL]February 11: Pasta II with Mrs. Ermy Bonfield [CLASS FULL]February 18: Palette BistroFebruary 25: Twisted Olive

WorkshopsFashion A Fanciful Fairy Door

PM

If you believe in magical beings and want to invite them into your life, this is for you! We’ll be making fanciful fairy sized doors. A wonderful opportunity to be imaginative and creative. Come and play with us! No experience needed—just a sense of fun!

European Wrapped Bouquets

PM

Enjoy these fresh and lovely techniques for arranging effortless bouquets. Make great decorations and gifts for any flower lover.

Coffee Table Photo Books – Bound for Greatness

AM- PM

Robyn Scott, recognized photo book creator and photographer, will teach you how to move your photographs out of the drawer or off your computer and into a beautifully bound keepsake book that you can proudly display on your coffee table. She will guide you through the technology involved and demonstrate design elements that will make your book truly special. Her instruction and inspiration will make this a rewarding learning experience.

Just Us! SeriesAnimating You and MeInstructor: Anne Morningstar

AM- PM

Have you ever wanted to create a cartoon character of yourself? This class is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to do just that. You and your student will create characters based on yourselves, develop a script and storyline, add voices to enhance the plot, and end the series with a final animation. Each pair will receive a DVD of every animation created during this class.

To register: visit www.crookedtree.org or call 231-347-4337 4Crooked Tree Arts Center

DANCE

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School of Ballet 17 weeks (February 3-June 7, 2014)No Classes/Spring Break: March 31-April 5, 2014

Beginning Ballet (ages 4-6)

PM PM

Beginning/Intermediate Ballet (ages 6-8)

TUESDAYS PM AM-

Intermediate Ballet (ages 8-11)

TUESDAYS or

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (ages 10+)

MONDAYS or TUESDAYS or

** First class is full price, each additional class is half off **

Pre-Professional Ballet/By audition

MONDAYS or , 6:00-8:00 PM

TUESDAYS or PM

PM

AM NOON

Pre-Professional Variations Class

MONDAYS PM

Principles of Modern (pre-professional)

MONDAYS

Dance Fusion17 weeks (February 3-June 7, 2014)No Classes/Spring Break: March 31-April 5, 2014

Fusion I (ages 4-6)

Fusion II (ages 7-11)

Fusion III (ages 12+ or by permission)Instructor: Karrie Benedict

Students must have at least two years of dance experience or permission of the instructor.

WINTER SESSION

Children & Youth


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Especially for Preschoolers

Adventures in Art

TUESDAYS AM

Let’s explore art by taking an adventure. We will be creating a fun new world with our artwork. Your child will experiment and create using different materials and techniques.

Preschool Movement Just for Fun

TUESDAYS PM

Nurture your child’s imagination and provide them the opportunity to gain body awareness, coordination and express themselves through creative movement.

French for Preschoolers

TUESDAYS PM

Introduce your preschooler to beginner-level French in this fun and easy research-backed course that keeps kids engaged and entertained.

Music and Me

AM

Experience the joy of music through songs, finger plays, and musical instrument exploration in a fun and playful way.

Classical Kids

PM

An introduction to classical music in a fun, engaging format. Children will be introduced to the symphony and opera through the stories of Peter and the Wolf and The Snow Maiden.

Children

Kids Pottery Handbuilding

MONDAYS PM PM

Students will explore and experience the techniques of working with their hands and simple tools to make treasured objects. No work on potter’s wheel.

Paper Arts and MultimediaInstructor: Anne Morningstar

MONDAYS PM

Create handmade paper, artist books, experiment with collage and much more!

Adventures in 3-D

TUESDAYS PM

Explore the wonderful world of 3-D! Work with plastic, wood and wire to create mobilemovement sculptures. Building and construction techniques will be introduced. Repeat students are welcome as there will be new projects.

Kids Cre-8

PM

Students will have fun putting things in “perspective” by creating monochromatic self portraits, sculptures, murals, rainbow watercolor designs, blow paint and Styrofoam printmaking. Repeat students are welcome as we’ll be doing different projects.

Art Saturdays

AM- PM

Spend Saturday morning exploring 2-D and 3-D art, painting and sculpture.

Hip Hop I

PM

Move it, shake it and groove it in this high energy, dynamic class!

VISUAL ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS

LANGUAGE & CULTURAL ARTS


VISUAL ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS

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Children & Youth

Introduction to Knitting/Crocheting

MONDAYS, 6:30-8:30 PM

Learn the basic stitches with the option to learn other design stitches to make hats, scarves or simple placemats. Knitting needles and yarn available for learning the basics. Students will purchase their own needles and yarn for larger/more advanced projects.

Character Animation Instructor: Anne Morningstar

PM

For students who have an interest in animation, character design, acting and kinetics.Create your own character and watch her/him move around on screen. Students completing the course will take home a DVD of animations the entire class has created. Experimental animation at home or in previous classes preferred but not required.

Kids Pottery Wheel

PM

Explore the potter’s wheel and hand building focusing on function, form, and expressing what has been dreamt in the mind into objects made by your hands.

Art Exploration

PM

Students will complete several pieces of art while learning the elements of design. Projects include: painting, multi-media sculpture, printing, drawing and collage.

Intro to Comics

PM

An Introduction to comic book storytelling. Students will learn about the components of creating one, techniques in drawing and approaches they can take.

Magic Hat

PM

Learn how to perform magic with cards, coins, rope and other everyday items. By the end of this class, children will have a box of magic that they can fool their friends and family with! Everything is provided as well as the magic box to store your secrets in.

Afterschool Theatre

PM

This fun and supportive environment will allow even shy students a welcome opportunity to take the stage. Learn basic theatrical vocabulary, the principles of voice projection, and storytelling skills through improvisation and game play.

Hip Hop II

PM

Move it, shake it and groove it in these high energy, dynamic dance class!

Hip Hop Teens

PM

Dance Video

PM

Not just for dancers, this class will teach all aspects of video production and editing. Choreography, story, filming and editing will all be done by the students resulting in their very own music video.

Ballroom Kids

PM

Each week the class will introduce students to the basics steps of one or two partner dances. Students will also learn and perform choreography for one or more styles of dance including Swing, Salsa, Cha Cha, Waltz and Foxtrot. No partner necessary.


VISUAL ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS


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Music/Strings (grades 7-12) Season: September 16, 2013-May 18, 2014

-Instructors: Robert Dudd & Jennifer McAndrew unless otherwise noted.

CTAC Concert OrchestraMONDAYS PM

PM

CTAC Dorothy Gerber Strings –Beginning/Intermediate

CTAC Chamber SymphonyMONDAYS, 6:30-8:00 PM

PM

Private Music Lessons

CTAC Youth Jazz BandInstructors: Dave Pugh & Doug BeauchampTUESDAYS, 6:00-8:30 Upper Carnegie

Members of the community are also welcome to join the ensemble. Interested students contact Dave Pugh at [email protected].


Student WorkshopStudent Portfolio WorkshopInstructor: Anne Morningstar

AM PM

This intensive workshop is for high school students aspiring to have a career in the visual arts industry. We will work on compiling a dynamic portfolio demonstrating each student’s abilities, discuss ways to build skill sets and research schools and jobs that exist in the creative industry. In addition, each week students will be presented with a mini design challenge that will enable them to practice specific skills within a studio setting. If you are interested in working toward your future as an artist, then this workshop is for you!

Just Us! SeriesAnimating You and MeInstructor: Anne Morningstar

AM- PM

Have you ever wanted to create a cartoon character of yourself? This class is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to do just that. Create characters based on yourselves, develop a script and storyline, add voices to enhance the plot, and end the series with a final animation. Each pair will receive a DVD of every animation created during this class.

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Spring Classes & Workshops April 8-May 19, 2014Course schedule by day and time: CLASS TITLE TIME PAGEMondayYouth Pre-Professional Variations Class 2:00-3:30 PM 5Kids Beginning Ballet (Age 4-6) 3:20-4:00 PM 5Kids Kids Pottery Handbuilding (Age 4-Gr 3) 3:30-4:30 PM 13Kids Let’s Paint Nature (Gr K-2) 3:45-5:15 PM 13Youth Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Age 10+) 4:00-5:30 PM 5Youth Principles of Modern (Pre-Professional) 4:00-5:30 PM 5Kids Kids Pottery Handbuilding (Age 4-Gr 3) 4:45-5:45 PM 13Youth CTAC Concert Orchestra (Gr 7-12) 5:15-6:30 PM 8Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 6:00-8:00 PM 5Youth CTAC Chamber Symphony (Gr 7-12) 6:30-8:00 PM 8Adults Figure Drawing 6:30-9:30 PM 10

Tuesday Kids Adventures in Art (Age 3-6) 10:00-10:45 AM 12 Kids Preschool Movement Just For Fun (Age 2-4) 3:30-4:00 PM 12Kids Magic Hat (Gr 4-7) 3:45-4:45 PM 14Kids Basic Drawing for Kids 3:45-5:00 PM 13Kids Adventures in 3D (Gr 1-5) 3:45-5:15 PM 13Youth Intermediate Ballet (Age 8-11) 4:00-5:15 PM 5Kids Portraiture and Photography 4:00-5:30 PM 14Kids French for Preschoolers (Age 3-5) 4:30-5:00 PM 12Kids Beginning/Intermediate Ballet (Age 6-8) 4:30-5:30 PM 5Youth Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Age 10+) 5:15-6:45 PM 5Adults Adult Ballet 5:45-7:00 PM 3 & 10Family Just Us Series–Paint an Element Mural (4 classes) 6:00-7:00 PM 11 & 15Youth CTAC Youth Jazz Band 6:00-8:30 PM 8Adults Northern Clay Arts 6:00-9:00 PM 10Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 7:00-8:30 PM 5

CLASS TITLE TIME PAGEWednesday Kids Music and Me (Age 0-4) 10:30-11:00 AM 12Kids Beginning Ballet (Age 4-6) 3:30-4:10 PM 5Youth CTAC Concert Orchestra (Gr 7-12) 3:30-4:45 PM 8Kids Kids Cre-8 (Gr K-2) 3:45-4:30 PM 13Kids Kids Pottery Wheel (Gr 4-8) 3:45-5:45 PM 14 Kids Animation and Film Lab for Kids (Gr 4-6) 3:45-5:00 PM 14Kids/Youth Afterschool Theatre (Gr 3-9) 3:45-5:45 PM 14Youth Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Age 10+) 4:00-5:30 PM 5Kids Dance Fusion I (Age 4-6) 4:15-4:55 PM 5Youth CTAC Chamber Symphony (Gr 7-12) 4:45-5:45 PM 8Kids Dance Fusion II (Age 7-11) 5:00-6:00 PM 5Youth Dance Fusion III (Age 12+) 6:00-7:00 PM 5Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 6:00-8:00 PM 5Youth/Adult Glass & Tile Mosaic Design (4-week workshop) 6:30-8:30 PM 11 & 15Youth Hip Hop Teens (Gr 8-12) 7:00-8:00 PM 15

Thursday Kids Spanish for Preschoolers (Age 3-5) 3:30-4:00 PM 12Kids/Youth Dance Video (Gr 3-9) 3:45-5:15 PM 15Kids Exploring Art with Nature & Fairies (Gr 3-6) 3:45-5:30 PM 14Youth Intermediate Ballet (Age 8-11) 4:00-5:15 PM 5Kids Classical Kids (Age 3-6) 4:15-4:45 PM 12Kids Hip Hop I (Gr 1-3) 4:15-5:00 PM 13Kids/Youth Hip Hop II (Gr 4-7) 5:00-6:00 PM 14Youth Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Age 10+) 5:15-6:45 PM 5Kids/Youth Ballroom Kids (Gr 6-12) 5:30-6:30 PM 15Family Just Us Series–Paint an Element Mural (4 classes) 6:00-7:00 PM 11 & 15Adults Watercolor II 6:00-8:00 PM 10Family Irish Social Dance (1-day workshop) 6:00-9:00 PM 11 & 15Adults Northern Clay Arts 6:00-9:00 PM 10Adults Intro to Ballroom Dance 7:00-8:00 PM 10Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 7:00-8:30 PM 5Adults Argentine Tango 8:00-9:00 PM 10

Friday Youth Pre-Professional Variations Class 2:00-3:30 PM 5Youth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 4:00-5:30 PM 5

SaturdayYouth Pre-Professional Ballet (by audition) 10 AM-12:00 PM 5Kids/Youth Large Scale Art (Gr 6-8) 10:15 AM-1:15 PM 14Kids Beginning Ballet (Age 4-6) 10:20-11:00 AM 5Kids Beginning/Intermediate Ballet (Age 6-8) 11 AM-12:00 PM 5


Don’t Miss the Spring Break Mini Camps

March 31 - April 4!


MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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Visual Arts

Figure DrawingInstructor: Anne MorningstarMONDAYS, 6:30-9:30 PM

This class is an opportunity for artists to draw live, nude models. The ideal student is any artist looking to sketch, work on skill sets and create portfolio pieces. A different model each week will provide a variety of subject matter for students. If you enjoy working in a relaxed, studio environment filled with other artists, then this class is for you!

Watercolor II – Projects

, 6:00-8:00 PM

Join Petoskey watercolor painter Karen Kubovchick for six weeks of great watercolor fun. We will explore several mixed media and pure watercolor projects. Only a basic knowledge of painting is required. Please bring your own supplies.

Northern Clay Arts – Tuesdays


Join Pottery Club and create your very own clay works, learn to use the pottery wheel, slab roller, and clay extruder. Decorate with glazes and learn about firing. All levels of experience welcome from never ever tried it to expert mud slingers.

Northern Clay Arts – Thursdays

, 6:00-9:00 PM

Join pottery club and create your very own clay works, learn to use the pottery wheel, slab roller, and clay extruder. Decorate with glazes and learn about firing. All levels of experience welcome from never ever tried it to expert mud slingers.

Performing Arts

Adult Ballet

TUESDAYS PM

A little dance, a little exercise and a lot of fun. Whether you are a first time ballet student or someone looking for a little “refresher” course, adult ballet is great for all. Tutus and tights not required—just clothes that you feel comfortable moving in!

Intro to Ballroom Dance

PM

Each week the class will introduce students to the basic steps of one or two partner dances. Working with Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Salsa, Cha Cha, Swing and more, students will learn the principles of Latin and smooth dancing. No partner necessary.

Argentine Tango

, 8:00-9:00 PM

Learn a classic partner dance that will have you gliding across the floor like Fred and Ginger! In this class students will learn intermediate and advanced figures to challenge themselves and impress their friends on the dance floor. Basic ballroom encouraged. Private lessons to get up-to-speed are available for beginner students.

Adults


SPRING SESSION

DRAWING & PAINTING

CLAY & CERAMICS

DANCE


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Spring WorkshopsGlass & Tile Mosaic Design

PM

Students will need to bring their own object to mosaic (a small table, picture or mirror frame, or object of their choice). Students won’t need the object for the first class and so can find out more about what objects work well for mosaics.

Irish Social Dance

PM

Singles, partners and families will love taking this Irish Social Dance class. Only real requirement? A sense of fun and the ability to count!

Just Us! SeriesPaint an Element Mural

TUESDAYSPM

Take your son or daughter’s passion and create a signature element for their room— together! A sail boat, a dinosaur, a panda or a parrot—you will learn how to scale up a favorite item, transfer and paint it on special fabric. Then learn how to install it in the perfect place. It will look as though it was painted directly on the wall but can be removed if or when it is outgrown. Little or no drawing experience needed. Some knowledge of wallpapering helpful, but not necessary.

MID MARCH

FUN!

MID MARCH

FUN!

DID YOU KNOW?SCHOLARSHIPS

Students of all ages are eligible for scholarships for Crooked Tree School of the Arts classes and lessons.

Up to 95% of class tuition or private lesson fees may be paidif you qualify. Call the Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or log on to www.crookedtree.org to download a scholarship application.

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

The price difference for classes between members and non-members is typically the cost of an individual

membership! Patrons can become members and also receive the other great member perks such as

discounted Performing Arts Series tickets, special events, private receptions and more. Feel free to call or join our membership online. Your discounts start immediately—

including on your first class.

WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS

Please note, when the Public Schools of Petoskey are closed for inclement weather, our classes are also closed.

Please contact individual music instructors regarding private lessons.

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Children & YouthSPRING SESSION

Especially for Preschoolers

Adventures in Art

TUESDAYS AM

Let’s explore art by taking an adventure. We will be creating a fun new world with our artwork. Your child will experiment and create using different materials and techniques.

Preschool Movement Just for Fun

TUESDAYS PM

Nurture your child’s imagination and provide them the opportunity to gain body awareness, coordination and express themselves through creative movement.

French for Preschoolers

TUESDAYS PM

Introduce your preschooler to beginner-level French in this fun and easy research-backed course that keeps kids engaged and entertained.

Spanish for Preschoolers

PM

Introduce your preschooler to beginner-level Spanish in this fun and easy course that keeps kids engaged and entertained. They’ll learn a new language through songs and games.

Music and Me

AM

Experience the joy of music through songs, finger plays, and musical instrument exploration in a fun and playful way.

Classical Kids

PM

An introduction to classical music in a fun, engaging format. Children will be introduced to the symphony and opera through the stories of Peter and the Wolf and The Snow Maiden.


VISUAL ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS

LANGUAGE & CULTURAL ARTS


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Adventures in 3-D

TUESDAYS PM

Explore the wonderful world of 3-D! Work with plastic, wood and wire to create mobile movement sculptures. Building and construction techniques will be introduced. Repeat students are welcome as there will be new projects.

Kids Cre-8

PM

Students will have fun putting things in “perspective” by creating monochromatic self portraits, sculptures, murals, rainbow watercolor designs, blow paint and Styrofoam printmaking. Repeat students are welcome as we’ll be doing different projects.

Hip Hop I

PM

Move it, shake it and groove it in this high energy, dynamic class!

Children

Kids Pottery Handbuilding

MONDAYS PM PM

Students will explore and experience the techniques of working with their hands and simple tools to make treasured objects. No work on potter’s wheel.

Let’s Paint Nature

MONDAYS PM

Children will explore various 2-D mediums including watercolor, acrylic, spray paint, ink and pastel to create projects inspired by and centered around our natural environment.

Basic Drawing for KidsInstructor: Anne Morningstar

TUESDAYS PM

Students will discover the art of drawing using a wide variety of mediums and techniques to create their masterpieces each week: animation, color pencils, cut paper, graphite, markers, sketching, tracing, and much more!


VISUAL ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS


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Children & Youth

Portraiture and PhotographyInstructor: Anne Morningstar

TUESDAYS, PM

Photography is one of the most powerful forms of communication that exists in our modern world. This class will expose students to the power of a camera, while focusing on the subject that exists on the other side of the lens; people. Each week students will experience how to approach taking photographs from the position of the art director, artist, and even as the individual being documented.

Animation and Film Lab for KidsInstructor: Anne Morningstar

PM

Students will discover the art of animation and film with this entry level class. Each week students will be given a basic plot, script, and/or situation that they must then translate into an animated form. Students will use a variety of mediums and techniques to create their films each week, including: color pencils, cut paper, graphite, markers, themselves, and much more! Students who complete this session will take home a DVD of the entire classes’ work to show friends and family.

Kids Pottery Wheel

PM

Taking clay to the next level exploring the potter’s wheel and hand building focusing on function, form, and expressing what has been dreamt in the mind into objects made by your hands.

Exploring Art with Nature & Fairies

PM

This class is designed to explore different arts & crafts mediums with a focus on nature and fairies. Topics include drawing nature from life, crafting nature people, drawing/painting watercolor fairies, and creating a fairy house.

Large Scale Art

AM PM

Learn how to paint big! Have you designed something really cool in the margins of a notebook and want to see it on a big panel on display? This is the class to make it happen. Class requirement: ENTHUSIASM!

Magic Hat

TUESDAYS, PM

Children love magic, and they always want to the know the secret of how the magic works. At the end of eight weeks they will have a box of magic that they can fool their friends and family with. They will learn how to perform magic with cards, coins, rope, and everyday items they can find at home. No fancy props are need, everything is provided, as well as a magic box to store their secrets in.

Afterschool Theatre

PM

The fun and supportive environment of the class will allow even the shyest of students a welcome opportunity to take the stage. After the session, students will have a grasp of basic theatrical vocabulary, the principles of voice projection and storytelling skills through improvisation and game play. The class will culminate in a performance of a scripted work for parents and friends.

Hip Hop II

PM

Move it, shake it and groove it in this high energy, dynamic dance class!


VISUAL ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS


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Children & Youth - continued

Hip Hop Teens

PM

Move it, shake it and groove it in this high energy, dynamic dance class!

Dance Video

PM

Not just for dancers, this class will teach students about all aspects of video production and editing. Choreography, story, filming and editing will all be done by the students resulting in their very own music video.

Ballroom Kids

PM

Each week the class will introduce students to the basics steps of one or two partner dances. Students will also learn and perform choreography for one or more styles of dance including Swing, Salsa, Cha Cha, Waltz, and Foxtrot. No partner necessary.

Spring WorkshopsGlass & Tile Mosaic Design

PM

Students will need to bring their own object to mosaic (a small table, picture or mirror frame, or object of their choice). Students won’t need the object for the first class and so can find out more about what objects work well for mosaics.

Irish Social Dance

PM

Singles, partners and families will love taking this Irish Social Dance class. Only real requirement? A sense of fun and the ability to count!

Just Us! SeriesPaint an Element Mural

PM

Take your son or daughter’s passion and create a signature element for their room— together! A sail boat, a dinosaur, a panda or a parrot—you will learn how to scale up a favorite item, transfer and paint it on special fabric. Then learn how to install it in the perfect place. It will look as though it was painted directly on the wall, but can be removed if or when it is outgrown. Little or no drawing experience needed. Some knowledge of wallpapering helpful, but not necessary.


PERFORMING ARTS


MID MARCH

FUN!

MID MARCH

FUN!

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Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 161

Petoskey, MI 49770461 East Mitchell Petoskey, MI 49770

C R O O K E D T R E E A R T S C E N T E R

2014 Classes & Workshops

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crooked tree arts center winter and spring classes and workshops schedule

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