Our original interdisciplinary workshop explores a variety of creative areas with a central story and a themed art project. -We may fill our time each week with additional art projects, stories, or creative writing -There is an end-of session art show during the last 30 minutes of the final class of the session. Winter Session: Nov 17 - Jan 26 (No class Dec 22, 29, Jan 19) - Art About & With Balloons! Spring Session 1: Feb 2-Mar 30 (No class Feb 16) -Famous Artists Spring Session 2: Apr 6-June 8 (No class April 20, May 25) -My Favorite Things

This interdisciplinary workshop explores a variety of creative areas with a central story and a themed art project. Students will create something new each week. Projects may take more than one week to complete and will go home when they are finished. Mini 1: December 2, 9, 16 -Art About & With Balloons! Mini 2: January 9, 16, 23 -More Art About & With Balloons!

Our original interdisciplinary workshop explores a variety of creative areas with a central story and a themed art project. -We may fill our time each week with additional art projects, stories, or creative writing -There is an end-of session art show during the last 30 minutes of the final class of the session. Spring Session 1: Feb 2-Mar 30 (No class Feb 16) -Famous Artists Spring Session 2: Apr 6-June 8 (No class April 20, May 25) -My Favorite Things

Our original interdisciplinary workshop explores a variety of creative areas with a central story and a themed art project. -We may fill our time each week with additional art projects, stories, or creative writing -There is an end-of session art show during the last 30 minutes of the final class of the session. Winter Session: Nov 22 - Jan 31 (No class Nov 29, Dec 27, Jan 3 - Art About & With Balloons! Spring Session 1: Feb 2-Mar 30 (No class Feb 16) -Famous Artists Spring Session 2: Apr 6-June 8 (No class April 20, May 25) -My Favorite Things

The Acting for YoungStars 2.0 class is full of theatre games, improv, and scene creation that help students shine on stage while building confidence & teamwork, and developing speaking & presentation skills.  -Created & led by Jape Payette -This expanded 2.0 version of Jape's program adds theatre experiences such as set & prop design, program creation, and show production as students learn about the different elements that go into putting on a show. -There is a showcase for friends & family at the end of the session. ​NOTE: Younger students who may not be reading independently will be able to fully participate in this class. -They will need help at home during the week to learn their lines so they are prepared for class and feel comfortable for the showcase. Winter Session: Jan 14 - Mar 18 (No class Feb 18) Spring Session: Apr 1 - June 3 (No class Apr 22)

​Perfect for the student who loves to sing & dance, this is a great opportunity to try musical theater and performance in a supportive environment without the pressure of a full performance. In this 3-week mini-session, students will focus on learning a song to share with family at the end of the last class. -Students will explore vocal performance techniques and dance choreography, and create an ornament prop to take home at the end of the session. Featured Song: Holly Jolly Christmas Christmas Mini: Dec 4, 11, 18​​

​Perfect for the student who loves to sing & dance, this is a great introduction to musical theater and performance in a supportive environment. -Students will explore vocal performance techniques, learn dance choreography, and create simple sets & props for a final end-of-session showcase. *NOTE: Students will be grouped into two levels for this class based on previous experience and demonstrated ability during the first week of class. Level 1 is perfect for the student who may be new to musical theater or who is working on gaining confidence on stage. Those who end up in Level 2 will have higher expectations placed on them for rehearsals and for being prepared for class each week. They will also be given more advanced numbers to work on for the performance. ​-The end-of session showcase for family & friends is during the final class of the session. Winter Session: Jan 8 - Mar 12 (No class Feb 19) Spring Session: Mar 26-May 28 (No class Apr 23)

Take the challenge each week to create something with building bricks, blocks, or other construction set materials. The class will read a book for inspiration, design a build from a weekly challenge, use a journal to brainstorm builds, stage photos to document creations, and take it all apart to be ready for the next week! Extra art projects inspired by or using bricks & blocks may also be included during the session. Select builds may remain on display at Total Arts! during the week. Building supplies do not go home with students. Mini 1: December 4, 11, 18 Mini 2: January 8, 15, 22 Mini 3: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12

Take the challenge each week to create something with building bricks, blocks, or other construction set materials. The class will read a book for inspiration, design a build from a weekly challenge, use a journal to brainstorm builds, stage photos to document creations, and take it all apart to be ready for the next week! Extra art projects inspired by or using bricks & blocks may also be included during the session. Select builds may remain on display at Total Arts! during the week. Building supplies do not go home with students. Spring Session 1: Feb 26, March 5, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9 (No class March 12) Spring Session 2: April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4 (No class May 28)

Sampler 2 explores the elements of art & principles of design using a variety of materials and techniques. -Projects will be inspired by stories, cultures, and/or famous artists. -Time may be filled with additional projects or creative writing.  -There is an end-of session art show during the last 30 minutes of final class of the session. Winter Session: Nov 17 - Jan 26 (No class Dec 22, 29, Jan 19) ​-STEAM projects Spring Session 1: Feb 2-Mar 30 (No class Feb 16) -Famous Artists Spring Session 2: Apr 6-June 8 ​(No class April 20, May 25) -Art Speaks

Sampler 2 explores the elements of art & principles of design using a variety of materials and techniques. -Projects will be inspired by stories, cultures, and/or famous artists. -Time may be filled with related stories or creative writing.  -There is an end-of session art show during the last 30 minutes of final class of the session. Winter Session: Nov 25 - Jan 27 (No class Dec 23, 30) ​-STEAM projects Spring Session 1: Feb 3-Mar 31 (No class Feb 17) -Famous Artists Spring Session 2: Apr 7-June 2 ​(No class April 21) -Art Speaks

Design, build & create 3D projects with a variety of materials - cardboard, paper, found items, etc! -Design your own creations -Explore how different materials support your ideas Winter Session: Nov 17 - Jan 26 (No class Dec 22, 29, Jan 19) Spring Session 1: Feb 2-Mar 30 (No class Feb 16) Spring Session 2: Apr 6-June 8 (No class April 20, May 25)

In "Draw, Paint, & Illustrate", students will move through artistic discovery, working towards creating a final illustrated story project. Winter Session: Nov 17 - Jan 26 (No class Dec 22, 29, Jan 19) Spring Session 1: Feb 2-Mar 30 (No class Feb 16) Spring Session 2: Apr 6-June 8 (No class April 20, May 25)