________________________________________

Early Start Art

Ages: 3-6 with parent/guardian
              7-9 on their own
Time: 3:10-3:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per year: $260 (includes student and parent)

Course Description:

We will explore textures through creative works that will allow young artists the ability to actually feel various mediums, like different types of paints, substrates, and fillers to build up their fine motor skills and artistic experiences.  Sensory play may be incorporated, along with story time and music to enhance our creative space and bonding relationships between young artist and parent, as well as peers and art teacher.

Children between the ages of 3-6 years old should enroll and attend class with his or her parent or adult guardian.  Parents are still encouraged to attend with children ages 7-9 years old, but he or she may attend without a parent if ready skill-wise and behaviorally. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $60 fee for art supplies.

Additional supplies:

• paint smock or t-shirt (for child and adult)

________________________________________

Mixed Media Art 1

Ages 9-12
Time: 4:00-4:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per year: $275

Course Description:

Mixed media allows for artists to use a multitude of mediums combined in each individual artwork. We will use mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, inks, speciality papers, texture pastes, and so much more throughout the school year. Each artist will delve into a journey of new beginnings, self discovery, and God’s world. Some of the exciting journey will include whimsical drawing and painting, Plein Air, sketching, nature studies, monoprinting, face mapping, and art journaling.

We will also study real life working artists of today and form a connection with him or her by creating projects reminiscent of the artist’s unique style. This class artwork may be shared on Instagram under Tintedowl and on Facebook under Moon Bird Arts, as well as Reclaim Arts Academy. These working artists may comment and dialogue with the class regarding artwork. It is highly encouraged that your artist practice learned skills at home and out of the classroom.  Some projects will need to be worked on at home as art homework.  Please send your artist to class prepared with supplies and work. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $75 fee for art supplies.

Additional supplies:

• sketch pencils, eraser, pencil bag, and a large t-shirt or apron

________________________________________

Fiber “Painting” on Photographs

Ages 13-Adult
Time: 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per year: $250

Course Description:

________________________________________

Art 3

Ages 13-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per year: $275

Course Description:

________________________________________

Fine Arts Focus Workshops

Duration: 6 weeks (5x 1.5-hour weekday classes with one 4-hour workshop on a weekend)
Instructor: Melissa McCallum
Age Range: 16-Adult (younger students with instructor approval)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm Tuesdays
Course Fee: $85 per workshop
Requirements: Desire to pursue painting as a hobby
Descriptions: Short-format, focused classes designed to bring out your inner artist by the end of six weeks. We will learn the basics of painting techniques and brush strokes, perspective and composition, selection and care for brushes and tools, and how to repair and refine your work.

Oil Paint Workshop:
Dates: August 20-September 24
Class Description: Class will be focused on creating your own frameable piece of art from start to finish using oil paints as a medium.
Aditional Supplies: 

Watercolor Paints & Pencils:
Dates: October 8 – November 12
Class Description: Class will be focused on creating your own frameable piece of art from start to finish using watercolors as a medium.
Aditional Supplies:

Gauche & Acrylics Workshop:
Dates: January 14 – February 18
Class Description: Class will be focused on creating your own frameable piece of art from start to finish using acrylics and gauche paints as a medium
Aditional Supplies:

TBA Workshop:
Dates: February 25 – April 1
Class Description: TBA
Aditional Supplies:

________________________________________

________________________________________

Drama 1

Ages 5-7
Time: 5:00-5:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Alexander McCallum & Melissa McCallum
Price per year: $215

Class Description:
This beginners acting class is full of creativity, movement and fun geared toward young students. The goal is to help students learn fundamentals of drama while exploring the use of their voices, bodies and imagination, and learning to work and interact with others through. Students will play games and learn techniques to develop focus, teamwork, confidence, quick thinking and control. Basic vocal technique will be introduced, along with theatre etiquette: how to behave on stage, back stage, and as an audience member.

Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $15 fee for scripts and supplies.

________________________________________

Drama 2

Ages 7-9
Time: 5:00-5:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: TBA
Price per year: $275

Class Description:
​This class will focus on gaining confidence on stage, learning proper stage directions and terms and keeping our focus on giving glory to God through drama. We will also learn projection, how to improvise on stage and how to enjoy the full range of gifts God has given us. Students will perform skits/monologues for the student showcase, with possible opportunities to use their skills in worship. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $30 fee for scripts and supplies and $45 costume fee.

Additional supplies:

• 3 ring binder 1 1/2 inches
• Pencil or Pen
• Student ruled paper

________________________________________

Intermediate Drama

Ages 9-12
Time: 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Jenna Petty
Price per year: $275

Class description:
Intermediate Drama will continue to focus on stage presentation in a more advanced learning environment. We will learn how to memorize and deliver more complicated poetry and monologues and how to write your own monologue. This class also participates in a variety of performance techniques including improvisation, stage makeup, skits, one act plays and more. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $30 fee for scripts and supplies and $45 costume fee.

Additional supplies:

• 3 ring binder with paper for notes and a section for handouts

________________________________________

Advanced Theater

Ages 13*-Adult
Time: 4:00-4:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Jenna Petty
Price per year: $275

Class description:
Focused on advanced acting techniques including improvisation, classical acting, character and performance. We will also learn how to write and deliver your own speech, and how to preach a sermon. We will prepare and perform a student-created event in the spring called Vaudeville. *You must be at least thirteen years old for this class or twelve with a prerequisite of at least one year in Reclaim Arts Theater and Musicals, Intermediate Drama or Drama 2. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $30 fee for scripts and supplies, costume fee $45

Additional supplies:

• 3 ring binder with paper for notes and a section for handouts
• Computer or device to take notes

________________________________________

Musical Theater Skills

Ages 10-18
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Jenna Petty
Price per year: $280

Class description:
Musical Theater Skills is designed for students who want to develop their skills in vocal performance, musical acting, and choreography. The course will enable students to study and perform the varied musical theater styles with particular attention to the principles of stage movement, stage vocal technique, stage choreography, acting, characterization, and other aspects of musical production. Students will work through solo and ensemble work to develop confidence in their singing abilities while exploring character development and storytelling through music. The cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year, a $30 fee for scripts and supplies, and a $50 costume fee.

________________________________________

I Wanna Sing & Dance

Ages 10-18
Time: 4:00-6:00pm on Wednesday (August 21-November 13)
Instructor: Meaghen Chandler, Amy Stubblefield
Price per year: $230

Class description:

This musical theater class is for students who love theater and want to improve their choreography skills. Students will learn choreography and music from some of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, strengthening their ability to be comfortable on stage, allowing them to become familiar and competent at many of the steps we use at Recaim, and work on singing and dancing at the same time, as well as new choreography we have planned for upcoming shows. We will have a showcase at the end of the semester for families to get a glimpse of what we learned. The cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $30 supply fee.

Additional supplies:

•  jazz pants, sweat pants, or leggings
• solid leotard or t-shirt that covers midriff when arms are overhead
• shoes: either jazz shoes or Shocks, and possibly tap shoes if chosen for that number

________________________________________

Props & Costumes Class

Ages: 13-Adult
Time: 4:00-6:00pm on Wednesday (Fall Only)
Instructor: Melissa McCallum, Darbi Harms
Price per year: $250

Class description:

This class will focus on skills used in creating costumes and props for productions. You’ll learn how to envision a project and utilize materials (new, used, and found) to bring your vision to life. There will be lessons in basic sewing, painting, safety, etc. You will use your brain and your hands in this fun and practical course! Projects will include personal costumes/props as well as work on our fall and spring productions. Bring your creativity and get ready to learn from the experts! The cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $50 supply fee.

Additional supplies:

• paint smock, sewing scissors, other supplies as dictated by the projects in class

________________________________________

Spring Musical – “Matilda, Jr”

Ages 8-18
Time: 4:00-6:00pm on Wednesday (Spring Only)
Performances: April, 2024
Instructor: Amy Stubblefield, Meaghen Chandler
Price per year: $335

Class description:
Students will dive headfirst into acting, singing and dancing as they work together to prepare a full length Broadway-style production. Students will have the opportunity to audition for speaking roles and solos. In addition, all class members will participate in vocal ensembles and group choreography. Students will learn basic vocabulary for acting, singing, and choreography. The show will be presented multiple times at the end of the fall semester. Cost of the class includes $270 tuition, $50 costume fee and $15 cast shirt.

________________________________________

Mommy (Daddy) and Me Music

Ages 1-5
Time: 5:00-5:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Taylor Fischer
Price per year: $225

Class Description:
Mommy (Daddy) and Me Music is a class designed specifically for parents and children to enjoy special one-on one time through dancing, singing, and playing instruments together. Our goal is to use music to help your child work on cognitive and social skills as well as have fun with you and other children. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $25 supply fee.

________________________________________

Beginning Music

Ages 5-7
Time: 4:00-4:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Taylor Fischer
Price per year: $225

Class Description:
Beginning Music is an introduction to the basics of music for students 5-7. We will play games, play instruments, sing and have a lot of fun. Our goal is to get students at a young age to start loving the art of making music. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $25 supply fee.

________________________________________

Intermediate Music

Ages 7-10
Time: 6:00-6:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Taylor Fischer
Price per year: $235

Class Description:
This class is the continuation of the Beginning Music class. We will still play games, play instruments and sing but will continue expanding on the foundational music concepts that students learned in beginning music. Our goal is to not only have students love music but get them ready to play an instrument or join a choir in the years to come. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $35 supply fee.

________________________________________

Foundations Choir

Ages 9-14
Time: 3:10-3:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Taylor Fischer
Price per year: $235

Class Description:
Foundations Choir is a beginning choral ensemble for children ages 9-14. Students need no prior music or vocal training, and no audition is required. Foundations Choir provides a fun environment for each child to develop their God-given instrument, the voice, and to sharpen the necessary skills to belong to a musical ensemble. Musicianship, diction, introduction to solfege, ear training, and learning to read music are all components of the Foundations Choir experience. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $35 supply fee.

Additional supplies:

• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• mechanical pencils

________________________________________

Chorale

Ages 12-18
Time: 4:30-5:25 on Thursday
Instructor: Sarah Spillman
Price per year: $235

Class Description:

Chorale is an advanced choral ensemble for students ages 12-18. Chorale provides a more challenging environment for students to develop the God-given talent of their voice, and to refine the necessary skills to belong to a musical ensemble. Musicianship, diction, vocal technique, breathing, music literacy, and part-singing are all components of the Chorale experience. Regular at home practice is mandatory and audio homework submissions frequently required.

Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $35 fee for music and binder.

Prerequisites:

• teacher approval by audition and music theory/sight singing assessment
• at least one year of Foundations Choir

Additional supplies:

• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• mechanical pencils
• highlighter

________________________________________

Beginning Strings

Ages 8-Adult
Time: 4:00-4:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Linda McArthur
Price per year: $215

Class Description:
No prior experience is necessary to begin playing a musical instrument. Beginning instrumental instruction will place an emphasis on the development of correct right and left hand techniques and posture. Students can choose from violin, viola, cello and string bass.

Students will learn to play tunes by ear as well as learning to read music notation. Students will also learn bowing techniques, ear training, intonation, and music theory.

Students will learn to read rhythms, how to produce various dynamic and articulative styles as well as musical sensitivity and performance skills.

Students are requested to practice their instrument on a daily basis for 15 – 30 minutes or more. Parents are strongly encouraged to support their young students by maintaining a good practice routine, praising good effort, and listening to music at home. Your teacher will have resources to compliment this aspect of your child’s musical education. Mid-week lessons available as requested.

Cost of the class includes $200 tuition and $15 music fee for the year. Students will provide their own instrument and instruction book (see additional supplies).

Additional supplies:

• Instrument (use local vendors or contact instructor for assistance)
• Essential Elements Book 1 (for your instrument)
• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• Mechanical pencils

________________________________________

Advanced Strings

Ages 9-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Linda McArthur
Price per year: $215

Class Description:
Advanced musicians will build on their previous foundations in Beginning Strings. Students will continue the development of correct right and left hand techniques and posture.

Students will learn to play tunes by ear as well as learning to read music notation. Students will also learn bowing techniques, ear training, intonation, and music theory.

Students will learn to read rhythms, how to produce various dynamic and articulative styles as well as musical sensitivity and performance skills.

Students are requested to practice their instrument on a daily basis for 15 – 30 minutes or more. Parents are strongly encouraged to support their young students by maintaining a good practice routine, praising good effort, and listening to music at home. Your teacher will have resources to compliment this aspect of your child’s musical education. Mid-week lessons available as requested.

Cost of the class includes $200 tuition and $15 music fee for the year. Students will provide their own instrument and instruction book (see additional supplies).

Additional supplies:

• Instrument (use local vendors or contact instructor for assistance)
• Essential Elements Book 2 (for your instrument)
• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• Mechanical pencils

________________________________________

Chamber Orchestra

Ages 11-Adult
Time: 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Linda McArthur
Price per year: $225

Class Description:

COME JOIN the MUSICAL FUN with the Community / Youth Orchestra at Reclaim Arts Academy! The Community / Youth Orchestra welcomes string players of any age to join and will be a fun music making ensemble including violin, viola, cello and string bass players. String players that have at least one year of playing experience are invited to enroll. Grade 1 and 2 music will be taught and rehearsed.

Prerequisites:

Musicians with one year of playing experience with a desire to play in a large ensemble setting.

The cost of this class includes $200 tuition for the year plus $25 supply fee. 

Additional supplies:

• Instrument
• Music Folder
• Pencil 

________________________________________

Praise Strings

Ages 10-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Dorey Stubblefield
Price per year: $225

Class Description:

Psalm 150 calls us to praise the Lord with voices and instruments and that is exactly what we will do in this class! You will learn contemporary and traditional music to be used to lead worship 3-4 times during the year at FBCMF and other worship events. You’ll get experience each week rehearsing with Dorey and multiple experiences rehearsing and playing with bigger groups like the choir and worship band. We welcome violin, viola, cello and string bass players to join us on this maiden voyage at Reclaim. String players that have at least two years of playing experience are invited to enroll. Varying levels of music will be taught and rehearsed.

Prerequisites:

Musicians with two years of playing experience with a desire to play in a worship setting.

The cost of this class includes $200 tuition for the year plus $25 supply fee. 

Additional supplies:

• Instrument
• Music Folder
• Pencil 

________________________________________

Beginning Guitar

Ages 12-Adult
Time: 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mark Ramsey
Price per year: $220

Class Description:

This course will focus on developing skills for beginner guitar players. Areas of course instruction will include:

• Guitar Structure & Nomenclature 
• Proper hand position
• Basic open chords (maybe some bar chords)
• Basic theory: 6 major scales and the chords that fit them (how to play in a Key)
• Basic Strum Patterns
• Some Basic Finger Picking Patterns

Course Objectives:

• Develop a working knowledge of the guitar
• Develop an understanding of proper playing technique
• Learn chord patterns
• Learn finger picking patterns
• Learn to change chords on the beat and play through a song
• Engender a love for playing guitar

The cost of this class includes $200 tuition for the year and supply fee of $20 per student for instructional materials.

Additional supplies:

• Bring your own guitar

________________________________________

Beginning Percussion

Ages 12-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mark Ramsey
Price per year: $225

Class Description:

This course will focus on developing fundamental percussion skills. Areas of course instruction will include:

• Time signatures
• Counting
• Subdividing the beat (quarter notes, 1/8th notes, 1/16th notes etc.)
• Reading rhythmic notation
• Hand percussion and sticks
• Playing a single drum and playing a drum kit

The cost of this class includes $200 tuition for the year and supply fee of $25 per student for instructional materials.

________________________________________

Beginning Hip-Hop

Ages 7-10
Time: 4:00-4:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Lilly Coleman
Price per year: $260

Class Description:
Through mainly contemporary Christian music, the goal of this class is to lead the student to process their daily thoughts in a positive manner and find a way to express themselves through movement in the form of dance and improvisation. As an introductory class, there is no dance experience necessary. All we’re looking for is a heart willing to learn and is wanting to build a close relationship with God through dance as a form of worship. Any music out of the contemporary Christian music realm will be used only after approval from all parents of students. This class will have one performance in the Spring. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• Comfortable sneakers or ‘kicks’ with strong foot/ankle support and flexibility (NOT Converse or Vans)
• Knee pads (when necessary)
• Loose-fitting clothes for allowing greater movement (best when not wearing constricting clothes such as workout tights)

________________________________________

Intermediate Hip-Hop

Ages 11*-13 (*If younger than 11 and has dance experience, they may join with teacher approval)
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Lilly Coleman
Price per year: $260

Class Description:
A step up from Beginner Hip Hop, this class is meant to expand upon a general knowledge of rhythm and movement by introducing elements of choreography and performance. Our hope is to instill a level of confidence to empower our students to express themselves well through choreographed dance and freestyle. Contemporary Christian music will be used with multi-part choreography that is appropriately challenging for the average age and skill-level in class. This class will have one performance in the Spring. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• Comfortable sneakers or ‘kicks’ with strong foot/ankle support and flexibility (NOT Converse or Vans)
• Knee pads (when necessary)
• Loose-fitting clothes for allowing greater movement (best when not wearing constricting clothes such as workout tights)

________________________________________

Advanced Hip-Hop

Ages 14-18
Time: 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Stefany Nelson
Price per year: $260

Class Description:
This class will challenge our experienced dancers in the hopes of giving our students the opportunity to learn how to pick-up choreography quickly and effectively as is expected in the dance world. Contemporary Christian music will be used with our multi-part choreography pieces. Any music out of the contemporary Christian music realm will be used only after approval from all parents of students. This class will have one performance in the Spring and other possible opportunities that may arise throughout the year. We will also be adding an element of serving our community through service projects that come up in the year. The main goal of this class is continuing to grow in our relationship with God through dance and by being involved in our community. Cost of the class includes $200 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• Comfortable sneakers or ‘kicks’ with strong foot/ankle support and flexibility (NOT Converse or Vans)
• Knee pads (when necessary)
• Loose-fitting clothes for allowing greater movement (best when not wearing constricting clothes such as workout tights)

________________________________________

Beginner Youth Aerial Silks

Ages 9-14
Time: 4:00-4:45pm on Thursday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per semester: $450

Class Description:

________________________________________

Aerial Silks Class

Ages 14-Adult
Time: 3:00-3:45pm on Thursday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per semester: $450

Class Description:

• **Note, it is recommended that students sign-up for the Strength & Grace Aerial class, along with this one. Although, it is not required. You will get a $100 discount if you take both classes at the same time.
• Please bring a water bottle & sweat towel to class. 
• Additional Supplies/Cost: 2 Foam Yoga blocks, a small Pilates ball, finger strengthener, & handgrip strengthener. You can bring your own or order from instructor.
• Dress Code: long athletic pants or workout leggings that completely cover the back of the knee. Can wear shorts over leggings too. Athletic tops with sleeves, covering armpits and midriffs. Clean socks. Shirts do tend to ride-up, when working the silks, so keep that in mind when picking out a top. No jewelry, please.
• Aerials are required to order their own costumes before showcase – that information will be supplied as that date nears.

________________________________________

Strength & Grace Aerial Class

Ages 13-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:45pm on Thursday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per semester: $375

Class Description:

Strength & Grace is a special class that builds a solid physical foundation at your body’s core, as well as grounding your mind and spirit through prayer and mindfulness. It incorporates conditioning, stretching, breathing exercises, core muscle work, somatic activities, and Pilates. We utilize the silks as our apparatus of choice, along with simple athletic equipment, such as bands, the Pilates ball, and foam blocks. Our goal is to provide our bodies with strength without stressing our joints out. We will be striving for balance, better posture, enhanced flexibility, and coordination. This semi-private class is designed for teens and adults and we always delight in seeing a mixed group. ALL FITNESS LEVELS encouraged. Modifications introduced as needed.

• Pre-requisite: None, all levels welcomed 
• Please bring a water bottle and sweat towel to class. 
• Additional Supplies/Cost: 2 Foam Yoga blocks, a small Pilates ball, finger strengthener, & handgrip strengthener. You can bring your own or order from instructor.
• Dress Code: long athletic pants or workout leggings that completely cover the back of the knee. Can wear shorts over leggings too. Athletic tops with sleeves, covering armpits and midriff. Clean socks. Shirts do tend to ride-up, when working the silks, so keep that in mind when picking out a top. No jewelry, please.

________________________________________

Creative Writing Workshops

Duration: 6 weeks (5x 1.5-hour weekday classes with one 4-hour workshop on a weekend)
Age Range: 16-Adult (younger students with instructor approval)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm Mondays
Course Fee: $85 per workshop
Requirements: Solid writing skills, goal to pursue poetrywriting as a career or serious hobby. Internet access, laptop (MS Word preferred), Poetry Journal
Descriptions: Short-format, focused classes designed to bring out your inner writer by the end of six weeks. We will learn various genres of creative writing as well as editing and publishing techniques.

Poetry Workshop:
Dates: August 19-September 23
Class Description:

Do you prefer your phrases in meter and rhyme?
Or does free-verse fill your fleeting time?
Bring an artist’s eye and a poet’s heart
And I will show you how to start.
(or finish? Or refine?
Whatever your needs, we will define…)
Be it for love, or praise, or thought,
No better instruction can be bought:
Learn poetry forms, meter, and rhyme.
Read from the masters for inspiration sublime.
Write your masterworks, read, and review
Edit to perfection is something we’ll do.

Short Story Workshop:
Dates: October 7 – November 11
Class Description: It happens every morning: the dream fades from memory even as you grasp at the last tendrils of the story. You are out jogging and come up with the most incredible hook for the world’s best story. You are brushing your teeth and accidentally spit all over the mirror as you think of the funniest, most unexpected joke ever told. It is the human condition: genius only happens when you are unprepared.
This class will focus on how to grab those ideas, hastily scrawled on a napkin, recorded into your phone, or overheard at the family party and put them into a captivating story. The plot thickens!  Not only will you be encouraged, but you will re-learn about plot, arcs, themes and characters so you can get your ideas down into a true story. We’ll work on the writing process all the way through editing and preparing for publication – even if your intent is only to publish for yourself; why not give yourself your best?

Screenplay Workshop:
Dates: January 13 – February 17
Class Description: Have you ever thought to yourself, “they should make a reality TV show out of my life?” Maybe (just maybe) you should be the “they” and write your own screenplay. If you can imagine your life, or one of your stories, or even the excuse you made up for why you were speeding the other day, as a movie or TV show, then this is the class for you.
Bring your best characters (or all of your personalities) and your best dialogue and all that creative vision stuff so that we can get it into a screenplay format fit for Netflix. In this class we’ll work through storytelling (examples and live practice), monologues and dialogues, visual directions, stage descriptions, and standard screenplay format. The goal of the class is for every student to make a screenplay that will be acted out by Reclaim Drama classes. One may even be selected as a full showcase production!!  Bring your inner Shakespeare! Bring your Cohen Brothers! Bring your inner Coppola! (Honestly, just bring yourself: YOU are going to be awesome!)

Memoirs Workshop:
Dates: February 24 – March 31
Class Description: Do you have a story to tell? When you drive around your town with a new friend, do you tell them all about how it used to be? Does the conversation often move into small anecdotes and memories that leave you laughing until you have to wipe the tears? If so, then you have a story to tell. This works the same way if you have one of those friends (or grandparents) that tells stories all the time that you just must capture someday. (HINT: this is your day!)
Memoirs catch glimpses of a life – a legacy of experiences and small things that did not slip past notice.  It’s not an autobiography. It’s not a history. Memoirs are a give to those who come after to know what came before.
This class will focus on “what to do with that shoebox full of notes”: how to organize, prompt, and get down to a cadence of writing that soon becomes a habit. We’ll look at simple tools to capture moments and thoughts. Once we have things captured, how to you edit for readability, and how to we publish for the ages?
All ages have stories to tell: A lot happens in middle school, High School is… terrible, College and young adulthood are full of all the feels. Capture now and make a lifetime habit of journalling, micro-blogging, not-so-micro-blogging, and, yes, memoiring (is that even a word?)
The goal of this class will be to have you well on your way to finally clearing that shoebox and building a lasting legacy to share with the world.

________________________________________

Fine Arts Focus Workshops

Duration: 6 weeks (5x 1.5-hour weekday classes with one 4-hour workshop on a weekend)
Age Range: 16-Adult (younger students with instructor approval)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm Tuesdays
Course Fee: $85 per workshop
Requirements: Desire to pursue painting as a hobby
Descriptions: Short-format, focused classes designed to bring out your inner artist by the end of six weeks. We will learn the basics of painting techniques and brush strokes, perspective and composition, selection and care for brushes and tools, and how to repair and refine your work.

Oil Paint Workshop:
Dates: August 20-September 24
Class Description: Class will be focused on creating your own frameable piece of art from start to finish using oil paints as a medium.
Aditional Supplies: 

Watercolor Paints & Pencils:
Dates: October 8 – November 12
Class Description: Class will be focused on creating your own frameable piece of art from start to finish using watercolors as a medium.
Aditional Supplies:

Gauche & Acrylics Workshop:
Dates: January 14 – February 18
Class Description: Class will be focused on creating your own frameable piece of art from start to finish using acrylics and gauche paints as a medium
Aditional Supplies:

TBA Workshop:
Dates: February 25 – April 1
Class Description: TBA
Aditional Supplies:

________________________________________

Creative Writing Workshops

Duration: 6 weeks (5x 1.5-hour weekday classes with one 4-hour workshop on a weekend)
Age Range: 16-Adult (younger students with instructor approval)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm Mondays
Course Fee: $85 per workshop
Requirements: Solid writing skills, goal to pursue poetrywriting as a career or serious hobby. Internet access, laptop (MS Word preferred), Poetry Journal
Descriptions: Short-format, focused classes designed to bring out your inner writer by the end of six weeks. We will learn various genres of creative writing as well as editing and publishing techniques.

Poetry Workshop:
Dates: August 19-September 23
Class Description:

Do you prefer your phrases in meter and rhyme?
Or does free-verse fill your fleeting time?
Bring an artist’s eye and a poet’s heart
And I will show you how to start.
(or finish? Or refine?
Whatever your needs, we will define…)
Be it for love, or praise, or thought,
No better instruction can be bought:
Learn poetry forms, meter, and rhyme.
Read from the masters for inspiration sublime.
Write your masterworks, read, and review
Edit to perfection is something we’ll do.

Short Story Workshop:
Dates: October 7 – November 11
Class Description: It happens every morning: the dream fades from memory even as you grasp at the last tendrils of the story. You are out jogging and come up with the most incredible hook for the world’s best story. You are brushing your teeth and accidentally spit all over the mirror as you think of the funniest, most unexpected joke ever told. It is the human condition: genius only happens when you are unprepared.
This class will focus on how to grab those ideas, hastily scrawled on a napkin, recorded into your phone, or overheard at the family party and put them into a captivating story. The plot thickens!  Not only will you be encouraged, but you will re-learn about plot, arcs, themes and characters so you can get your ideas down into a true story. We’ll work on the writing process all the way through editing and preparing for publication – even if your intent is only to publish for yourself; why not give yourself your best?

Screenplay Workshop:
Dates: January 13 – February 17
Class Description: Have you ever thought to yourself, “they should make a reality TV show out of my life?” Maybe (just maybe) you should be the “they” and write your own screenplay. If you can imagine your life, or one of your stories, or even the excuse you made up for why you were speeding the other day, as a movie or TV show, then this is the class for you.
Bring your best characters (or all of your personalities) and your best dialogue and all that creative vision stuff so that we can get it into a screenplay format fit for Netflix. In this class we’ll work through storytelling (examples and live practice), monologues and dialogues, visual directions, stage descriptions, and standard screenplay format. The goal of the class is for every student to make a screenplay that will be acted out by Reclaim Drama classes. One may even be selected as a full showcase production!!  Bring your inner Shakespeare! Bring your Cohen Brothers! Bring your inner Coppola! (Honestly, just bring yourself: YOU are going to be awesome!)

Memoirs Workshop:
Dates: February 24 – March 31
Class Description: Do you have a story to tell? When you drive around your town with a new friend, do you tell them all about how it used to be? Does the conversation often move into small anecdotes and memories that leave you laughing until you have to wipe the tears? If so, then you have a story to tell. This works the same way if you have one of those friends (or grandparents) that tells stories all the time that you just must capture someday. (HINT: this is your day!)
Memoirs catch glimpses of a life – a legacy of experiences and small things that did not slip past notice.  It’s not an autobiography. It’s not a history. Memoirs are a give to those who come after to know what came before.
This class will focus on “what to do with that shoebox full of notes”: how to organize, prompt, and get down to a cadence of writing that soon becomes a habit. We’ll look at simple tools to capture moments and thoughts. Once we have things captured, how to you edit for readability, and how to we publish for the ages?
All ages have stories to tell: A lot happens in middle school, High School is… terrible, College and young adulthood are full of all the feels. Capture now and make a lifetime habit of journalling, micro-blogging, not-so-micro-blogging, and, yes, memoiring (is that even a word?)
The goal of this class will be to have you well on your way to finally clearing that shoebox and building a lasting legacy to share with the world.