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Fall Classes for Kids at Center 4 Creative Arts

August 29, 2014
Fall Classes for Kids
Register Now !
360-2687 or 
email: center4creativearts@comcast.net
                                                 
Art for Children, Tweens & Teens
 
Preschool Art Adventures
Ages 3-5: Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Brown
$135 / 9 weeks
Inspired by nature and by their favorite books, children explore paper maché, clay, watercolors, and tempera in a way that encourages the expression of each child's unique creativity while developing fine motor skills and observation skills.
 
Young Artists' Atelier
Ages 5-8: Tuesday 3:00-4:00 pm 
Ages 5-8: Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm
Ages 8-10: Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm
Ages 10+: Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Brown
$135.00 / 9 weeks
Students develop their drawing and painting skills while they explore art from around the world. These fun classes also include mosaics, clay, and paper maché. 
 
Cartoon Drawing
Ages 8+: Monday 4:00-5:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Brown
$135 / 9 weeks
Create your own cartoons -learn how to draw your characters in action poses, and how to draw the background scenery in perspective.  Learn about shadows and accent lines.   Express your imagination!
 
Tweens and Teens Studio Art
Ages 11+: Monday 5:00-6:00 pm Sue Brown
Ages 13+: Thursday 6:00 -7:00 pm Crystal Kuti
$148.50 / 9 weeks
This class provides middle and high school students with an opportunity to choose their own art projects and refine their skills in drawing, watercolors, oil pastels, acrylics and clay. 
 
 
                                                 
Ballet & Chess
 
Ballet for Young Dancers
Ages 3-6: Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Diaz Krash
$464 / 29 weeks  $45 costume fee
Elizabeth Diaz Krash is a former member of the Corps de Ballet of the American Ballet Theater.  Children will learn the fundamentals of classical ballet and develop coordination, strength, and flexibility.  Recital performance on May 16th. Classes begin October 7th and end May 12th.  
 
Chess Classes
Ages 5+: Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm 
Instructor: Parul Shah
$135.00 / 9 weeks
Discover strategies that build a strong chess foundation, one piece at a time!  Students will be grouped according to ability. Private classes are available.
 
                                                 
Robotics Workshops
 
Introduction to FLL Robotics
Ages 9+: Saturday, September 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Cheryl Kaplan & Ann Kutz
Cost:  $35
Learn how to build and program robots using the LEGO NXT system.  Students will learn basic robot engineering, programming principles, and the LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotics Invention system.  No previous experience required. Enrollment is limited to 12.  Sign up soon !
 
Instructors Cheryl Kaplan & Ann Kutz - Mentors and Team Members of the Deep Run Robotics Team will lead this camp! Cheryl and Ann have coached award winning teams in Virginia/DC regional competitions.
                                                 
Private Music Lessons 
 
The Center for Creative Arts offers lessons for many popular instruments and voice. Music recitals are in December and June.   Students may start private lessons at any time. Contact the office to see which days and times are available.
Monday -Thursday 2:00-8:00 pm
30 minute private lesson: $27-$34
 
 
INSTRUMENTS:
Guitar                                     Suzuki Piano
Cello                                       Suzuki Violin
Clarinet                                  Trombone
Drums                                    Trumpet
Flute                                       Tuba
French Horn                         Ukulele
Piano                                       Violin
Saxophone                             Viola
                                                 Voice
 
               
Center for Creative Arts 
804-360-2687 
Email:  center4creativearts@comcast.net Website:  http://www.center4creativearts.org
4825 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059