Early Childhood Arts Education Program with FAA
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Early Childhood Visual Arts
EARLY CHILDHOOD VISUAL ART CLASSES
Instructor: Brittany Weisbarth
- for ages 2-6
- Tuesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Session 1: From January 25 to March 15, 2022
- Class #: VAF2220A
- Session 2: From March 22 to May 17, 2022
- Class #: VAF2220B
- Session 1: From January 25 to March 15, 2022
Little hands, big projects! Young children explore clay as they create seasonal-themed items
Instructor: Melissa Sexstella
- for ages 3-6
- Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Session 1:
- From February 2 to February 23, 2022
- Class #: VSP2201-A
- From February 2 to February 23, 2022
- Session 2:
- From March 30 to April 27, 2022
- Class #: VAF2201-B
- From March 30 to April 27, 2022
The class encourages children to be creative and experiment with a wide variety of engaging art supplies. Little ones, with a caregiver, will draw, paint, sculpt and collage their way to discovering the world of art through their own unique creations. Artwork will celebrate the season and showcase their imaginations.
Instructors: Melissa Sexstella & Ann Marie Raddell
- for ages 2-5 with caregiver
- Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- From May 2 to May 23, 2022
- Class #: MASP2201
- From May 2 to May 23, 2022
Little ones with a caregiver explore nursery rhymes through music and art experiences. Class includes one-half hour of art and one-half hour of music each week.
Instructor: Kathy Mercer
- for ages 2-4 w/ adult
- Session 1: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- From January 29 to March 5, 2022
- Class #: VSP2203A
- From January 29 to March 5, 2022
- Session 1: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Session 2: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- From March 12 to April 23, 2022
- Class #: VSP2103B
- From March 12 to April 23, 2022
- Session 2: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Little ones with a caregiver! Smear, splat, and explore a multitude of art media (paint, oil pastels, markers and more!) and experiences.
Instructor: Kathy Mercer
- for ages 4-6
- Session 1: Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- From January 29 to March 5, 2022
- Class #: VSP2204A
- From January 29 to March 5, 2022
- Session 2: Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- From March 12 to April 23, 2022
- Class #: VSP2204B
- From March 12 to April 23, 2022
- Session 1: Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Paint, draw, cut, glue, and more fun! Enjoy all types of media as we create everything from a collage to a masterpiece! Parents are welcome to stay.
Instructor: Dianne Stiver-Lang
- for ages 4-6
- Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
- Session 1: From August 27 to October 15, 2021
- Class #: VAF2120A
- Session 2: October 22 to December 17, 2021
- Class #: VAF2120B
- Session 1: From August 27 to October 15, 2021
Little hands, big projects! Young children explore clay as they create seasonal-themed items
Instructors: Melissa Sexstella & Ann Marie Raddell
- for ages 2-5 with caregiver
- Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- From November 8 to November 29, 2021
- Class #: MAF2103
- From November 8 to November 29, 2021
Little ones with a caregiver explore their favorite books, such as Pete the Cat and Brown Bear through music and art experiences. Each class includes a one-half hour of art and one-half hour of music each week.
Instructor: Melissa Sexstella
- for ages 3-5
- Location: Outside at FAA!
- Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- On May 12, 19, 26, and June 2, 2021
- (weather make-up class on June 9)
- Class #: VASP2101
The class encourages children to be creative and experiment with a wide variety of engaging art supplies. Little ones, with a caregiver, will draw, paint, and collage their way to discovering the world of art through their own unique creations. Artwork will celebrate the season and showcase their imaginations. Weather make-up day is June 9, 2021.
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Instructors: Melissa Sexstella & Ann Marie Raddell
- for ages 2-5 with caregiver
- Mondays April 12th, 19th, 26th, and May 3rd
2 sections to choose from:
- 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in-person at FAA
- (Class #: MASP2101)
- 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Live Music Online
- (Class #: MASP2102)
Nursery Rhyme Time offers uplifting fun! Together with your 2-5 year old, explore nursery rhymes through music and art experiences. Class includes one-half hour of visual art/felt play and one-half hour of music each week. Engaging multi-arts experiences also include preschool readiness skills like counting, shapes, and colors. All art supplies are included!
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials. All supplies provided.
Instructor: Kathy Mercer
Join the waitlist: *Should more spots open, individuals will be contacted in the order of waitlist registration.*
- for ages 2-4 with a caregiver
- Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- From June 19 to July 24, 2021
- Class #: VAS2105
For little ones with their caregiver! Smear, splat, and explore a multitude of art media and experiences.
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Instructor: Dianne Stiver-Lang
Join the waitlist: *Should more spots open, individuals will be contacted in the order of waitlist registration.*
- for ages 3-5
- Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
- From June 14 to July 26, 2021
- Class #: VAS2120
For little ones with their caregiver! Smear, splat, and explore a multitude of art media and experiences.
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Instructor: Kathy Mercer
- for ages 3-5
- Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- From June 14 to July 26, 2021
- Class #: VAS2103
Create all the fun of summer in all types of media!
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Instructor: Kathy Mercer
- for ages 4-6
- Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- From June 19 to July 24, 2021
- Class #: VAS2104
Paint, draw, cut, glue, and more fun! Enjoy all types of media as we create everything from a collage to a masterpiece! Parents are welcome to stay.
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Instructor: Kathy Mercer
- for ages 3-6
- Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- From June 17 to July 22, 2021
- Class #: VAS2109
Each week our young artists will create their own versions of “Eric Carle’s Artwork.” Mr. Seahors; The Very Lonely Firefly; The Grouchy Ladybug; Have You Seen My Cat?; Papa, Please Get the Moon For Me, and finally, The Very Hungry Caterpillar! A combination of markers, crayons, watercolor, glue, and tissue paper will be used. In addition, extra embellishments each week to make the students’ artwork special!
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Instructor: Kathy Mercer
Session 1:
- for ages 2-4 with a caregiver
- Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- From 1/30/2021 to 3/06/2021
- Class #: VASP2103A
Session 2:
- for ages 2-4 with a caregiver
- Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- 3/03/2021 to 4/17/2021
- Class #: VASP2103B
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Instructor: Kathy Mercer
Session 1:
- for ages 4-6
- Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- 1/20/2021 to 3/06/2021
- Class #: VASP2104A
Session 2:
- for ages 4-6
- Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- 3/13/2021 to 4/17/2021
- Class #: VASP2104B
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Early Childhood Music
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC CLASSES
Instructors: Melissa Sexstella & Ann Marie Raddell
- for ages 2-5 with caregiver
- Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- From May 2 to May 23, 2022
- Class #: MASP2201
- From May 2 to May 23, 2022
Little ones with a caregiver explore nursery rhymes through music and art experiences. Class includes one-half hour of art and one-half hour of music each week.
Instructor: Ann Marie Raddell
- for students birth to age 5
Several sessions to choose from:
- Session 1 (Feb.) Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- From February 3 to February 24, 2022
- Class #: MSP2201A
- From February 3 to February 24, 2022
- Session 2 (Mar.) Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- From March 3 to March 24, 2022
- Class #: MSP2201B
- From March 3 to March 24, 2022
- Session 3 (Mar./Apr.) Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- From March 31 to April 28, 2022
- Class #: MSP2201C
- From March 31 to April 28, 2022
- Session 4 (May) Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- From May 5 to May 26, 2022
- Class #: MSP2201D
- From May 5 to May 26, 2022
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- Session 1 (Feb.) Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- From February 3 to February 24, 2022
- Class #: MSP2201E
- From February 3 to February 24, 2022
- Session 2 (Mar.) Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- From March 3 to March 24, 2022
- Class #: MSP2201F
- From March 3 to March 24, 2022
- Session 3 (Mar./Apr.) Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- From March 31 to April 28, 2022
- Class #: MSP2201G
- From March 31 to April 28, 2022
- Session 4 (May) Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- From May 5 to May 26, 2022
- Class #: MSP2201H
- From May 5 to May 26, 2022
Instructors: Melissa Sexstella & Ann Marie Raddell
- for ages 2-5 with caregiver
- Mondays April 12th, 19th, 26th, and May 3rd
Two times to choose from:
- 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in-person at FAA
- (Class #: MASP2101)
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in-person at FAA
- (Class #: MASP2101B)
Nursery Rhyme Time offers uplifting fun. Together with your 2-5-year-old, explore nursery rhymes through music and art experiences. Class includes a one-half hour of visual art/felt play and one-half hour of music each week. Engaging multi-arts experiences also include preschool readiness skills like counting, shapes, and colors. All art supplies are included!
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
Instructor: Ann Marie Raddell
for students birth to age 5
4 sections to choose from:
- Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in person at FAA (4 weeks)
- Class #: MSP2101C
- Mondays 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. in person at FAA (3 weeks)
- Class #: MSP2101F
- Thursdays 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. in-person at FAA (4 weeks)
- Class #: MSP2101D
- Thursdays 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in person at FAA (4 weeks)
- Class #: MSP2101E
- Instructor: Ann Marie Raddell MT-BC, NICU MT
- for students birth to age 5
- On Tuesdays: July 6, 13, and 20, 2021
- From July 6 to July 20, 2021
Two sections to choose from:
- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in person at FAA
- (Class #: MS2101A)
- 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. in-person at FAA
- (Class #: MS2101B)
Early Childhood Dance
EARLY CHILDHOOD DANCE CLASSES
- For ages 5-7
- Tuesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- From January 25 to May 31, 2022
- Class #: DSP2247
- From January 25 to May 31, 2022
- Tuesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Do you have a little mover and groover? This class offers technique in hip hop, which is made fun through interactive games. No previous training required.
- For ages 5-7
- Tuesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- From January 25 to May 31, 2022
- Class #: DSP2247
- From January 25 to May 31, 2022
- Tuesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Do you have a little mover and groover? This class offers technique in hip hop, which is made fun through interactive games. No previous training required.
- For ages 3-5
- Tuesdays (French): from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- From January 27, to June 2, 2022
- Class #: DSP2201A
- From January 27, to June 2, 2022
- Thursdays (French): from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- From January 29, to June 4, 2022
- Class #: DSP2201B
- From January 29, to June 4, 2022
- Saturdays (Parker): from 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
- From January 29, to June 4, 2022
- Class #: DSP2201C
- From January 29, to June 4, 2022
- Saturdays (Parker): from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
- From January 29, to June 4, 2022
- Class #: DSP2201D
- From January 29, to June 4, 2022
This class is for beginning dance students who want to enjoy the basic fundamentals of ballet and tap. No previous training required. No class for two weeks in the middle of the session.
- For ages 4-7
- Thursdays (French): from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- From January 27, to June 2, 2022
- Class #: DSP222A
- From January 27, to June 2, 2022
- Thursdays (French): from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- From January 27, to June 2, 2022
- Class #: DSP2202B
- From January 27, to June 2, 2022
- Fridays (Parker): from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- From January 28, June 3, 2022
- Class #: DSP2202C
- From January 28, June 3, 2022
- Saturdays (Parker): from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- From January 29, June 4, 2022
- Class #: DSP2202D
- From January 29, June 4, 2022
- for ages 3-4
- Mondays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- From August 23, 2021, to January 10, 2022
- Class #: DF2116
- From August 23, 2021, to January 10, 2022
- For ages 5-7
- Thursdays (French) from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- From June 17 to July 22, 2021
- Class #: DS2147
- Thursdays (French) from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- For ages 3-5
- Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- From June 17 to July 22, 2021
- Class #: DS2136
- Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- For ages 3-5
- Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- From June 17 to July 22, 2021
- Class #: DS2125.
- Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- For ages 3-5
- Tuesdays (French) from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- From June 15 to July 20, 2021
- Class #: DS2101A
- From June 15 to July 20, 2021
- Saturdays (Parker): from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- From June 19 to July 24, 2021
- Class #: DS2101B
- From June 19 to July 24, 2021
- Saturdays (Parker): from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- From June 19 to July 24, 2021
- Class #: DS2101C
- From June 19 to July 24, 2021
This class is for beginning dance students who want to enjoy the basic fundamentals of ballet and tap. No previous training required. No class for two weeks in the middle of the session.
- For ages 4-7
- Tuesdays (French): from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- From June 15 to July 20, 2021
- Class #: DS2102A
- Saturdays(Parker): from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- From June 19 to July 24, 2021
- Class #:DS2102B
- Saturdays (Parker): from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- From June 19 to July 24, 2021
- Class #: DS2102C
- Tuesdays (French): from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Early Childhood Theatre
EARLY CHILDHOOD THEATRE CLASSES
- for ages 3-5
- Saturdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- From January 29 to May 21, 2022
- Class #TSP2201A
- From January 29 to May 21, 2022
You will have a blast pretending to be everyone’s favorite cheeky little piggy in this play based class! Your little one will learn the basics of storytelling, character building and gesture while pretending to be Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig! We will play games, dress up AND pretend to jump in muddy puddles!! All our adventures will end in loud snorts of laughter during our last class on Sharing Day!
- for ages 3-5
- Tuesday from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- From January 25 to May 17, 2022
- Class #TSP2210A
- From January 25 to May 17, 2022
Who wouldn’t like to be silly while learning the art of theatre? Young actors will be immersed in the zany world of Shel Silverstein. Students will learn the fundamentals of theatre and public speaking by using Silverstein’s hilarious poems as monologues and short scenes to perform for family and friends on the last day of class during Share Day.
- for ages 3-5
- Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- From January 27 to May 19, 2022
- Class #: TSP2201B
- From January 27 to May 19, 2022
This is the perfect class for the beginning actor. In this class we focus on the most important skill actors need: storytelling. Using popular books like “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “Silly Sally,” students will learn how to project their voices and tell stories to the audience. Family and friends are invited to a Sharing Day on the last day of class.
- for ages 5-7
- Mondays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- From June 14th to July 26th, 2021
- Class #: TS2110
- Mondays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
We’re off to see the Wizard! Join Dorothy and all your friends from over the rainbow in this fantastic class. You’ll learn the basics of vocal projection, character building, stage direction, and blocking as you go on adventures with your friends to follow the yellow brick road! Your family and friends will be amazed by your brains, heart, and courage when we perform for Sharing Day during the final class!
- for ages 3-5
- Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- From 1/27/2021-5/19/2021
- Class #: TSP2101A
Oh the places your beginning theatre student will go in this class. Using the zany, colorful, and wild stories of Dr. Seuss, your young story teller will learn all about theatre and stage presence. The focus of this class is on the basic theatre techniques of volume, diction, emotions, character development, and building relationships. This class culminates in a Sharing Day for family friends on the last day of class.
- for ages 3-5
- Saturdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- From 1/30/2021 – 5/22/2021
- Class #: TSP2101B
Ignite your child’s imagination and introduce your young actor or actress to the world of theatre through silly stories and songs. Children will act out each book and sing songs from “If You Give a Pig a Pancake,” “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” and “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” A perfect introduction to the art of theatre! Class culminates with a Sharing Day for family and friends on the last day of class.
