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Monday Classes
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) • Larry Lemasters • Ages 15+ Explore the basics of taking a picture and learn methods and techniques to make every picture an image to be proud of. No more missing those once in a lifetime images. Some areas to be covered are: Camera Body, f-stop, lenses, shutter speed, composition, posing and flash photography.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 23 - August 27 (6 weeks) - $75
DIGITAL CAMERA (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
DIGITAL CAMERA (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) • Larry Lemasters • Ages 15+ Introduction to understanding digital camera systems. How to use ISO, flash, shutter speed, f-stop and filters. How to read, interpret and make use of the information your digital camera provides you; RAW, JPEG, white balance, tone, sharpness, hue, saturation, exposure mode.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 4 - July 16 (6 weeks) - $75
DRAWING IN STILL LIFE (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
DRAWING IN STILL LIFE (Art Rm A, 3rd flr) • Allyson Cover • Adult Participants will learn the foundational skills of drawing to make an image appear three dimensional on a two dimensional surface. (Supplies: 18x24 Strathmore Drawing Tablet 400 Series #80; General’s Drawing Pencil Set-HB,3B,5B,6B; General’s Willow Sketching Vine Charcoal; General’s Charcoal Pencil Set-2B,4B,6B; white, kneaded eraser)
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 11 - July 23 (6 weeks) - $90
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) • Larry Lemasters • Ages 15+ Learn the basics of flash photography, guide number, bounce, diffuse, multiple units, ratio, manual vs. auto and practical applications of flash photography.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 23 - August 27 (6 weeks) - $75
Kids Arts College - CREATIVE BEADING (2:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
Kids Arts College - CREATIVE BEADING • Stacey Boone (Naismith room, 2nd Flr) Ages 12-16 Learn to make your own jewelry to wear or give away as gifts. Once you learn, you’ll be able to grow your skills as far as you’d like. It can be an exciting challenge and it’s a lot of fun! ($10 Materials Fee) July 9, 23 $25 per class $45 for both
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 9 - 23 (2 weeks) - $45
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 9 - 9 (1 weeks) - $25
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 23 - 23 (1 weeks) - $25
Kids Arts College - DANCE CAMP (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Kids Arts College DANCE CAMP • Amanda Janney (Dance Studio A, 1st Flr) Ages 6-12 July 9-13 Here’s your chance to begin your dance experience - see what you really like and with Amanda you can do it ALL - Call for supply list. MON./WED./FRI. Ballet and Modern Dance TUES./THURS. Tap and Jazz Early Bird/Regular MWF $65/$75 TuTh $45/$55 M-F $95/$105
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 9 - 13 (1 weeks) - $95
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 9 - 13 (1 weeks) - $65
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 9 - 13 (1 weeks) - $45
Kids Arts College - TOOT YOUR OWN HORN (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Kids Arts College - TOOT YOUR OWN HORN w/Trumpet or Trombone • Larry Lemasters (Music Studio, 1st Flr) Ages 6-16 A quick start or review to playing your instrument. With these lessons and lots of practice, the musical world will open up to you! Bring your own instrument. July 9, 16, 23, 30
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 9 - 30 (4 weeks) - $45
Kids Arts College - VISUAL ART ATTACK (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Kids Arts College - VISUAL ART ATTACK • Dixon Morrow (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) Ages 6-12 Can’t get enough art? Whether it’s one day or all week, here’ s your chance to try your hand and creating something new - From “comics” and animation to crayons and abstracts maybe it’s time for an art attack! MON. Graphic Novels TUES. Animation WED. Pop-up/Origami THURS. Art of Abstraction FRI. Crayons Resist & Chalk Prints $20 per class or $90 for all classes
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 9 - 13 (1 weeks) - $90
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 9 - 9 (1 weeks) - $20
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 10 - 10 (1 weeks) - $20
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 11 - 11 (1 weeks) - $20
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 12 - 12 (1 weeks) - $20
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 13 - 13 (1 weeks) - $20
PAINTING IN STILL LIFE (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
PAINTING IN STILL LIFE (Art Rm A, 3rd Flr) • Allyson Cover • Adult Participants will learn about the three properties of color and how to apply them to painting with acrylics. (Supplies: Aluminum tube acrylic paint: White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow; Container for water; #4 Filbert brush; #8 Round brush; #12 Bright brush; Canvass boards: 1 each – 8x10, 12x16, 18x24)
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 30 - August 27 (5 weeks) - $75
PHOTO COMPOSITION (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
PHOTO COMPOSITION (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) • Larry Lemasters • Ages 15+ Study the various ways to use composition of an image to make it more than just average, rule of thirds, triangulation, negative space, vertical vs. horizontal, proper & various ways to pose for modeling, family, individual, children, cropping, masking and filling the frame.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 4 - July 16 (6 weeks) - $75
 
Tuesday Classes
DRAWING & PAINTING - Evening (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
DRAWING & PAINTING (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) • Fred Short • Children & Tweens In this continuing class students will have drawing exercises outdoors and indoors. These drawings will be used as basis for landscapes, still life and portraits using watercolors and mixed media. No class July 6
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 5 - July 17 (6 weeks) - $60
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 24 - August 28 (6 weeks) - $60
DRAWING & PAINTING - Morning (10:30 am - 11:30 am)
DRAWING & PAINTING (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) • Fred Short • Children & Tweens In this continuing class students will have drawing exercises outdoors and indoors. These drawings will be used as basis for landscapes, still life and portraits using watercolors and mixed media. No class July 6
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 5 - July 17 (6 weeks) - $60
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 24 - August 28 (6 weeks) - $60
Kids Arts College - HOOKED ON CROCHET (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
Kids Arts College - HOOKED ON CROCHET • Heather Boyd (Green Room, 2nd Flr) Ages 10-16 It’s not just for Grannies anymore! Learn the fundamental stitches for crochet and you’ll soon be “hooked” on making things for yourself and your friends! Supplies included. July 10, 17, 24, 31
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 10 - 31 (4 weeks) - $75
Kids Arts College - IT’S HIP TO KNIT (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Kids Arts College - IT’S HIP TO KNIT • Rusty Boyd (Green Room, 2nd Flr) Ages 10-16 It’s Hip To Knit - Come learn the 4 basics of knitting (and more) and soon you’ll be creating your own stylish wearables and gifts! Supplies included. July 10, 17, 24, 31
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 10 - 31 (4 weeks) - $75
Kids Arts College - SCULPTING 101 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Kids Arts College - SCULPTING 101 • Fred Short (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) Learn to sculpt a cardinal on a dogwood branch (did you know that’s the state bird and the tree?) and on the third day, add some color to your creation with acrylic enamels. Supplies included. July 10, 17, 24
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 10 - 24 (3 weeks) - $60
PERCUSSION POWER - Beginners (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
PERCUSSION POWER (O’Connor Suite, 1st Flr) • Dr. Anthony Hailey, MPAC & Jr Mosaic Director • Ages 12–15 SPACE IS LIMITED No class July 3rd Sessions are filled on a first come first served basis. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Full scholarships are available forthis program. Applications may be requested through email, info@suffolkcenter.org or call 923-0003 X 3027. Applications must be received no later than 5/21/12 by 5:00 PM.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 5 - July 17 (6 weeks) - $60
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 24 - August 28 (6 weeks) - $60
PERCUSSION POWER - Intermediate (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
PERCUSSION POWER (O’Connor Suite, 1st Flr) • Dr. Anthony Hailey, MPAC & Jr Mosaic Director • Ages 12–15 SPACE IS LIMITED No class July 3rd INTERMEDIATE (Prior experience with Percussion Power or 1-2 years’ experience with any musical instrument) Sessions are filled on a first come first served basis. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Full scholarships are available forthis program. Applications may be requested through email, info@suffolkcenter.org or call 923-0003 X 3027. Applications must be received no later than 5/21/12 by 5:00 PM.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 5 - July 17 (6 weeks) - $60
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 24 - August 28 (6 weeks) - $60
SIMPLY POTTERY - Evening Class (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
SIMPLY POTTERY (Pottery Studio, 1st Flr) • Harriette Laskin • Ages 14+ Learn the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing, decorating and glazing. Design, create and complete individual projects. According to a recent student and her daughter, “It’s the best therapy!” Limit 10 students *please pay $25 firing & glazing fee directly to instructor
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 12 - July 17 (6 weeks) - $125
SIMPLY POTTERY - Morning Class (10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
SIMPLY POTTERY (Pottery Studio, 1st Flr) • Harriette Laskin • Ages 14+ Learn the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing, decorating and glazing. Design, create and complete individual projects. According to a recent student and her daughter, “It’s the best therapy!” Limit 10 students *please pay $25 firing & glazing fee directly to instructor
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 12 - July 17 (6 weeks) - $125
YOGA (10:00 am - 11:55 am)
YOGA (East Wing, 3rd Flr) • Christine Dove • Adult Experience the traditional style, stress managing yoga which includes relaxation techniques, stretches and poses, deep breathing and guided meditation practices. Bring: yoga mat, medium size pillow and cover for the body (arrive by 9:45 AM if new student).
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 5 - July 10 (6 weeks) - $75
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 24 - August 28 (6 weeks) - $75
 
Wednesday Classes
BALLET 1 (4:30 pm - 5:00 pm)
BALLET 1 (Dance Studio A, 1st Flr) • Amanda Janney • Ages 6–8 Beginning ballet with emphasis on vocabulary, the love of dance and music. No class July 4
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 20 - August 1 (6 weeks) - $50
BALLET 3 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
BALLET 3 (Dance Studio C, 1st Flr) • Amanda Janney • Ages 12+ Welcome ballet back into your life and experience the love of dance and music! Ballet develops correct body alignment, strength, flexibility and coordination and it feels so good! *No class week of July 4th
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 20 - August 1 (6 weeks) - $75
BLOGGING FOR BEGINNERS (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
BLOGGING FOR BEGINNERS (Tech Lab, 1st Flr) • Nathan Richardson • Adult A workshop to help beginning bloggers choose the right platform and develop a unique writing style and voice. Discussions will cover techniques and disciplines essential to avoiding social media pitfalls. Learn how to build an audience that will ultimately turn your hobby into a personal and financial success. Students should bring their own laptops and Ethernetcable to get maximum benefit from this workshop.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 25 - August 29 (6 weeks) - $60
Kids Arts College - GET YOUR CAMERA ON! (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Kids Arts College - GET YOUR CAMERA ON! • Larry Lemasters (Photo lab, 1st Flr) Ages 11-16 Move beyond the basics of photography. Be amazed at what you can do! Bring your own camera (both 35mm and digital cameras are acceptable) July 11, 18, 25 August 1
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 11 - August 1 (1 weeks) - $75
Kids Arts College - “SAY CHEESE” BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Kids Arts College - “SAY CHEESE” BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY • Larry Lemasters (Photo Lab, 1st Flr) Ages 6 - 10 Learn the basics of photography. Explore the intricacies of the camera and its process. Bring your camera (35mm and digital cameras are acceptable) July 11, 18, 25 August 1
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 11 - August 1 (4 weeks) - $75
PILATES (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
PILATES (Dance Studio C, 1st Flr) • Cert. instructor Amanda Janney • Ages 16+ Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels & performs. Build strength without excess bulk. Learn body awareness, good posture & easy, graceful movement. No matter what your age or condition, it will work for you. *No class week of July 4th
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 20 - August 1 (6 weeks) - $65
PRE-BALLET (4:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
PRE-BALLET (Dance Studio A, 1st Flr) • Amanda Janney • Ages 3–5 An introduction to movements used in ballet to develop coordination, grace and posture. No class July 4
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 20 - August 1 (6 weeks) - $50
TAP/BROADWAY JAZZ (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
TAP/BROADWAY JAZZ (Dance Studio C, 1st Flr) • Amanda Janney • Ages 14+ Learn the basics of tap and jazz dance. Develop your style, rhythm and coordination through movements set to popular Broadway tunes. Learn basic steps that can be danced anywhere! *No class week of July 4th
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 20 - August 1 (6 weeks) - $65
TAP/JAZZ FOR KIDS (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
TAP/JAZZ FOR KIDS (Dance Studio A, 1st Flr) • Amanda Janney • Ages 3–7 Have fun learning the basic vocabulary, rhythm coordination & steps! No class July 4
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 20 - August 1 (6 weeks) - $60
 
Thursday Classes
JOY OF PAINTING (6:15 pm - 8:45 pm)
JOY OF PAINTING (Art Rm A, 3rd flr) • Robert LeMasters • Adult Express yourself and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals and artists, where instruction is provided when you need it. Suited for the more mature art student and open to all levels of experience and talent.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 7 - July 12 (6 weeks) - $90
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 26 - August 30 (6 weeks) - $90
Kids Arts College - MIME WORKSHOP - Ages 5-8 (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Kids Arts College MIME WORKSHOP • Emma Wheeler (Rehearsal Hall, 3rd Flr) Ages 5-8 Learn to Mime - having trouble concentrating? Can’t focus? Have an itch to be more creative? Then learn to express yourself in an unusual way - MIME. It’s all new today and everyone is doing it - why not you? Supplies included. July 5, 12,19, 26 August 2
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 5 - August 2 (5 weeks) - $50
Kids Arts College - MIME WORKSHOP - Ages 9-12 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Kids Arts College MIME WORKSHOP • Emma Wheeler (Rehearsal Hall, 3rd Flr) Ages 9-12 Learn to Mime - having trouble concentrating? Can’t focus? Have an itch to be more creative? Then learn to express yourself in an unusual way - MIME. It’s all new today and everyone is doing it - why not you? Supplies included. July 5, 12,19, 26 August 2
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 5 - August 2 (5 weeks) - $50
Kids Arts College - TEENS AT THE POTTER’S WHEEL (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Kids Arts College - TEENS AT THE POTTER’S WHEEL • Harriette Laskin (Pottery Studio, 1st Flr) Ages 13-18 Learn to “throw” pots and plates and develop your skills on the clay wheel. It takes time and practice, focus and determination but working with clay and getting on the potter’s wheel is rewarding. Plus it’s really cool! ($25 materials fee to instructor) July 12,19,26 August 2
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 12 - August 2 (4 weeks) - $75
Kids Arts College - THE VOICE (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Kids Arts College THE VOICE • Mechelle Blunt (Music Room, 1st Flr) All Ages Techniques of vocal performance - just for you! Develop your talent and realize that your voice comes from deep within you. Students will recognize that singing is more than just one note after the next. You’ll be inspired, motivated and discover the skills you need so your voice can be heard. July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 3
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 5 - August 2 (5 weeks) - $50
PAINT ME A POEM (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
PAINT ME A POEM • Nathan Richardson & Angela Armstrong • Ages 8–14 Writing inspired by art and art inspired by writing! Through discussion and practical exercise facilitators introduce students to classic and contemporary art and literature that will yield their own masterpieces. The result is an improved creativity through the understanding of new artistic perspectives.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 26 - August 30 (6 weeks) - $60
SHAG DANCE INSTRUCTION (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
SHAG DANCE INSTRUCTION (Rehearsal Hall, 3rd Flr) • Larry Williams & Steva Williams • Adult Shag for Beginners (prices listed are per person) No class July 5th
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 7 - July 19 (6 weeks) - $70
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 26 - August 30 (6 weeks) - $70
SHAG DANCE INSTRUCTION - Intermediate (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
SHAG DANCE INSTRUCTION (Rehearsal Hall, 3rd Flr) • Larry Williams & Steva Williams • Adult Shag for Beginners (prices listed are per person) No class July 5th
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 7 - July 19 (6 weeks) - $70
SUFFOLK CHILDREN’S CHOIR (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
SUFFOLK CHILDREN’S CHOIR (Music Rm, 1st Flr) • Breena Ray • Ages 9–18 Kids will develop vocal skills such as rhythm, pitch, tone, color, melody, harmony, tempo and dynamics. No class July 5th
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 14 - August 23 (10 weeks) - $75
SUFFOLK TRAINING CHOIR (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
SUFFOLK TRAINING CHOIR (Music Rm, 1st Flr) • Breena Ray • Ages 6–8 An introduction to basic vocal skills taught with games and reinforced with simple instruments. A great way to learn and experience music while developing young voices. No class July 5th
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 14 - August 23 (10 weeks) - $75
TEENS AT THE POTTERS’ WHEEL (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
TEENS AT THE POTTERS’ WHEEL (Pottery Studio, 1st Flr) • Harriette Laskin • Ages 13–18 Learn to “throw” pots and plates and develop your skills on the clay wheel. It takes time and practice, focus and determination but working on the potters’ wheel is rewarding. Plus, it’s wheely, wheely fun!
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 12 - August 2 (4 weeks) - $75
 
Friday Classes
ACTING FOR NOT-QUITE-BEGINNERS (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
ACTING FOR NOT-QUITE-BEGINNERS (Rehearsal Hall, 3rd Flr) Jim DiLauro • Ages 15+ (minimum of 6 students) Accelerated instruction in the basic elements of acting. A brief review of theater with emphasis on developing character, preparing and performing monologues and dialogues, and scene work. This is the perfect time to strengthen your acting chops – fall auditions are in sight!
How Many Students are You Enrolling? June 8 - July 13 (6 weeks) - $65
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 27 - August 31 (6 weeks) - $65
GRAPHIC NOVELS & ANIMATION (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
GRAPHIC NOVELS & ANIMATION (Photo Studio, 1st Flr) • Dixon Morrow • Ages 12+ Comic book history inspires paneled comic pages and titledpainted covers. Long & short version flip book plus other ‘sequential’ projects like 4 & ‘mad’ folds.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 6 - August 10 (6 weeks) - $60
LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVE, PORTRAIT AND FIGURE (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVE, PORTRAIT AND FIGURE (Photo Studio, 1st Flr) Dixon Morrow • Ages 12+ Linear perspective plus “measured” faces & figures. Paint option for Landscape.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 6 - August 10 (6 weeks) - $90
THE ART OF ABSTRACTION (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
THE ART OF ABSTRACTION • Dixon Morrow • Ages 6–12 Abstract expressionism is explored through patterned scribble and lined color drawing, color maze cut mix, blob folds and collage.
How Many Students are You Enrolling? July 6 - August 10 (6 weeks) - $60
 

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