Posts filed under ‘Classes’
CREATIVE ALLIANCE promotes Bolex Filmmaking 101
Bolex Filmmaking 101
Sat Apr 13,27
Learn production and presentation of moving images using the H16 Bolex camera. The film camera is a popular one that many professionals still use today. The workshop begins with detailed instruction defining the complex controls and loading logistics of the 16mm device. See the capabilities of this small gauge cinema first-hand by watching some seminal films. The course continues with an in-depth description of motion picture film stocks that are still available from Kodak. Taught by 2012 CAmm Fellow, Lorenzo Gattorna. 10am-2:00pm. Adv. reg $125, $110 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
CREATIVE ALLIANCE promotes “Light Painting”
Light Painting
Sun Apr 17,24
Learn to create swirls of colors in your photographs or streaks of light without an obvious light source through light painting. The technique is a branch of photography that involves long exposures, colorful light sources, and a bit of patience. Learn basic light painting techniques that will allow you to create incredible images out of the darkness. Taught by local photographer and filmmaker Mikey Mullen.
7:00-9:30pm. Adv reg $125, $110 mbrs, Late reg $140, $125 mbrs.
CREATIVE ALLIANCE promotes “Behind the Scenes of Making a Documentary”
Behind the Scenes of Making a Documentary
Sat May, 4
Learn how to turn your documentary idea into a film. We will cover the entire documentary process from preproduction, production, to post production. Come with a topic or story and leave with a plan of next steps and the resources to make your documentary film a reality. Taught by 2013 Camm Fellow, Lorrie Batton. Lorrie has worked on documentary films with national initiatives, universities, and local non-profits.
10am-4pm. Adv. reg $125, $110 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
CREATIVE ALLIANCE promotes New Workshops
Every Sat
Life Drawing
In partnership with Artists Housing, Inc., Gallery 1448 will be hosting our year-long workshop at 1448 E. Baltimore Street. An exhibition for workshop participants follows in Fall ’13, also hosted by Gallery 1448. 10am-1pm $12, $5 mbrs. Free coffee.
2 Tuesdays: Mar 5, 12
iPad Fine Art: Any Time- Any Where
Using the iPad as a mobile art studio, participants create their own digital works of fine art using a combination of drawing and painting apps. Baltimore artist Mandy McMahan leads the class with interactive, step-by-step approaches. Mandy has conducted iPad seminars and been commissioned to do portraits. Her work has been exhibited at Hamilton Arts Collective and the Art House in Hampden. All ages welcome. Materials: Any model iPad; an iTunes account and knowledge of how to download apps. 6:30-8:30pm. Adv reg $110, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $125, $115 mbrs.
3 Wednesdays: Mar 20, 27, Apr 3
Capoeira Workshop w/ Skher Brown
The beautiful dance style and martial art of Capoeira Angola has its roots in the Bantu tradition and was used African slaves in Brazil as a form of revolution. Capoeira gives its practitioners a workout through martial arts and dancing, coupled with playing percussion instruments and singing in Portuguese. Join master teacher Skher. The workshop is offered in partnership with ICAF-Baltimore, the Baltimore chapter of the International Capoeira Angola Foundation. Beginners welcome. In the Main Gallery. 6:30-9pm. Adv reg $75, $70 mbrs. Walk-in $85, $80 mbrs.
2 Saturdays: Mar 16, 23
Mosaics Workshop w/ Cinder Hypki
Make something for your garden or home this Spring! Learn the popular indirect method of mosaics and choose from an array of materials to create a special visual focal point surrounded by a “field” designed to illuminate the work. This two-part workshop combines techniques for expressing yourself in this ancient art. Work at your own level in this specialized studio. Beginners welcome. 11:00–1:00pm. Adv reg $85, $75 mbrs. Walk in $95, $85 mbrs. Materials included. Light refreshments served.
7 Tuesdays: Mar 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Big Intro to Improv
The comedy juggernaut known as Baltimore Improv Group teaches the fundamentals of quick thinking and spontaneous theater. Last class is a showcase for family and friends. In the Theater. 7-9pm. Adv reg $170, $150 mbrs. Walk-in $190, $170 mbrs.
2 Wednesdays: Mar 20, Apr 17
Woodberry Cocktails w/ Corey Polyoka
Emphasizing homemade ingredients and raw creativity, the cocktails at Woodberry Kitchen have their own following. Mixologist Corey Polyoka shares their approach. In a new twist on this fantastic workshop, Corey will talk about the drinks, and share the history, techniques, and latest trends of the craft while you make them at your station! In the Marquee Lounge. 7:30-9pm. By the class. Adv. Reg $40, $35 mbrs, Walk-in $45, $40 mbrs.
4 Thursdays: March 21, 28 ; Apr 4, 11
Smile! Your Mind is a Candid Camera
If all art is a reflection on the human condition, then literary nonfiction, especially personal essays and memoir writing, are a paramount art. Our stories can illuminate truths about our community, our cultures, and mankind. For this personal essay writing course, we’ll discuss what’s happened in our lives and what we’ve witnessed, and how that affects our stories. Literary journal editor and well-published literary nonfiction author, Dario DiBattista, will foster these conversations and lead the course. 7-9 p.m. Adv reg $165, $160mbrs. Walk in $175, $170mbrs
Last Wednesdays: Mar, Apr
Open Critique
Visual Artists! Get feedback on recent work in an informal environment, or just join in on the conversation. 6-8pm. FREE!
SOL PRINT STUDIOS promotes New Workshops!
Solar Etching, Monoprint, & Embossing Workshop
ADVANCED WORKSHOP : March 1, 2, 3 FULL
BEGINNERS WORKSHOP : March 22, 23, 24 2 spaces available
ADVANCED WORKSHOP: April 12, 13, 14 2 space available
Artist Soledad Salamé is hosting a series of printmaking workshops for small groups of artists in her Reservoir Hill studio. This next workshop will now focus primarily on solar etching, mono print, and embossing where each artist will be encouraged to create a series, or set of prints to compose one strong body of work.
This opportunity is for every kind of artist interested in building a solid printmaking portfolio of both concept and aesthetic. We will work with you individually to create this portfolio with enough freedom and guidance for you to enhance your creative language and visual identity.
Workshop Duration:
3 days. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 10 am – 4 pm
Cost:
250$ per day ,per artist.
Cost includes all studio materials and assistant.
Paper and plates not included.
Workshops consist of 3 to 4 artists max.
5”x7″ or 8”x10″ plates for beginners
To register for any of these workshops, please contact:
Soledad Salamé : 410.462.5365 , solsa1@verizon.net or
Randi Reiss Mccormack : randi@randireissmccormack.com
Jessica Childress, Print-shop Assistant: jchildress@mica.edu
Website: http://solprintstudios.blogspot.com/
IN-FLIGHT THEATRE offers March Classes!
March Classes
Learn To Fly
For All Aerial Levels
Thursdays 7-8:30pm
March 7,14,21,28, $200
Have fun learning or expanding aerial technique on a variety of traditional and invented apparatus. Build strength, technique, and challenge yourself in exploring new limits. We will experiment with risk, height, gravity, and balance in developing more physical range, power, and aerial skills.
Flying Over 40
An Aerial Class For Women 40 and Beyond
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
March 13,20,27, April 3, $200
Spin, float, and glide on low flying trapezes and suspended metal aerial sculptures as vehicles to investigate physical play, communication, and strength. Class will focus on creating a fuller sense of self- awareness on and off the ground while learning basic aerial techniques. Sessions are taught in an atmosphere of safety and respect as we explore balance, risk, and the flying feminine over 40!
Private Aerial Classes
$65 an hour, by appointment: Private classes work with individual schedules, providing an intensive learning experience for the needs/ abilities of each student. All levels, adults, kids, teens.
Family Flight
By appointment, contact Mara for cost and details: Play in the air with your child in this magical, and unique class where parents and children fly together! Classes can be scheduled by appointment for you and your tiger cub(s) or monkey (children).
Private Feldenkrais Classes
By appointment, contact Mara for cost and details: Treat yourself to an alternative modality of movement education, awareness and a new way of thinking, feeling, learning, and being.
March Workshops
Women’s Myth, Movement & Symbols
March 16
11am-3pm, $75
This workshop will apply aerial play and movement to investigate matriarchal wisdom contained in earth symbols, myths, and artifacts. We will incorporate Nancy Blair’s marvelous series, Amulets of the Goddess, Oracle of Ancient Wisdom, which includes twenty-seven beautifully crafted reproductions of ancient artifacts from the worldwide Goddess traditions to incorporate feminine spirit in everyday life. Class will be augmented by discussion, journaling, and physical conditioning. Previous experience is a plus but not required
Aerial Time
Sat, March 30th
11-3, $75
Face book, twitter, and social media creates a different way of dealing with time and who we are within electronic forms of connection. As the body leaves the ground the true reality of time and its physical embodiment becomes a very different experience. Through play on low flying aerial apparatus, this workshop will investigate our relationship to time, space and the body. We will experiment with risk, balance, and spatial relationship in order expose the range and power of bringing the body back to its real time physicality. Provided snack and discussion concludes the workshop
Physical Theater and Mask Performance
Sat March 9
11-3, $75
Introduction to methods of physical theater and mask technique will be explored to learn how to create characters, physical choices, and honesty in responsive and spontaneous play. We will work with masks from different cultures and focus on physical gesture and the relationship between objects, energy, space, size, shape, and story. Whether you are an actor, an athlete, or someone simply interested in fun, this class will offers you more understanding of the body as an expressive frontier that expands and changes with awareness. A great tie with “Jump Into Clown”
Jump Into Clown (with Kolleen Kintz)
MARCH 1-3
Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-3pm
$200
Lose the big shoes, the gags, and the rubber chicken; rid yourself of your clown stereotypes! Jump in for a weekend you’ll never forget. Embrace your sense of play and break through personal barriers in a supportive environment.
Sidesplitting games that encourage openness, vulnerability, joyfulness, and PLAY will enable us to work physically and dynamically as an ensemble. Challenge yourself to explore your sense of humor and let go! Whether you are a musician, a business owner, a soccer mom, or a high schooler…see how self-discovery through clown will affect your day-to-day, and why laughter truly is the best medicine. Class for ages 12 and up. The final day will culminate in a small sharing!
Experience Yourself In The Air
12-2, $70
Offered March 30, April 13, April 14-separate workshops
Spend an afternoon entering into a new way to get to know yourself as we swing, glide, coast and whirl around off the ground in an aerial workshop about sensing, feeling and changing your sense of comfort. We will have fun finding a more physical way of playing, communicating, and being strongly in our bodies in flight
And starting April 1st…Creating Aerial Choreography and Performance:
Learning Block 1/Creating Aerial Choreography: Mon 7-8:30 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $200
Learning Block 2/Performance: Mon 7-8:30 May 6, 13, 20, 27 $200
Recital: May 31
Additional weekly rehearsal time will be added for 3 weeks in May. Day/time will be chosen collectively by the group to prepare for performance on Friday May 31. You must take both learning blocks to perform. Installment pay plan available.
GIVE THE GIFT OF FLIGHT! Register for 2 In-Flight Theater classes or workshops and get $20 off! OR refer a friend and get $20 off!
For all class registration: mara.inflighttheater@gmail.com
Classes are taught at In-Flight Theater Studios,The Copy Cat,1501 Gilford Ave 5thfloor. More information about classes & events: http://www.in-flighttheater.com
In-Flight classes are small to enhance personal connection & attention. Classes include conditioning & The Feldenkrais Method of Movement as a source for injury prevention and are conducted in an atmosphere of safety and respect.
ACTING CLASSES offered by David D. Mitchell
Acting Classes with David D. Mitchell will begin the first week in February.
This is a rigorous eight week commitment, but it will definitely leave you fit and prepared for your next dramatic adventure!
THERE ARE TWO COURSE OFFERINGS::
ESSENTIALS OF DRAMA
This class is designed for non-professionals interested in acquiring
basic acting skills. Classes will assist students in developing
techniques they can use for any stage performance. Special attention
will be given to preparing a contemporary monologue, with a
concentration on character motivation, sense memory and text analysis.
All instruction incorporates the teachings of Lee Strasberg (The
Method) and Sandy Meisner. In this class, the actor learns to apply
fundamental acting principles through a progression of exercises that
develop his/her ability to work organically and truthfully. The class
covers such basics as physical and vocal awareness, improvisation,
non-verbal expression, sensory awareness, identifying objectives and
tactics, and the language / vocabulary of the theatre.
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY
This class is designed for professionals and non-professionals
interested in acquiring advanced acting skills. Classes will assist
students in discovering impulse and authenticity. Special attention
will be given to the breakdown and execution of a contemporary scene,
with a concentration on objectives and tactics. The class also
includes advanced text analysis by way of beats and adjustments. All
Instruction incorporates the Meisner Technique as a means of isolating
impulse. The class reinforces such basics as, improvisation, sensory
awareness, and the language / vocabulary of the theatre.
WHEN:
The Essentials Class meets Thursdays (6:30pm-:30pm)
The Advance Scene Study Class meets Saturdays (11:00am-2:30pm)
FOR MORE INFO ON REGISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED COSTS VISIT :
http://www.DaveDMitchell.com or EMAIL: Dave.D.Mitchell@gmail.com
ART EXPOSURE promotes New Class Schedule!
New class schedule-To register, submit completed registration form (from http://www.artexposureinc.com) and payment to Art Exposure–
Afterschool art: Textiles and Weaving-ages 6-10 yrs old. This class fuses weaving, textiles and school beautification. Together we will explore different materials such as yarn, paper, bike tires, fabric, and even plastic bags! Students will learn about traditional weaving techniques and also have the opportunity to explore new experimental methods of textile production. The program will culminate with a collaboratively woven tapestry that will brighten our school’s library. This piece will be made entirely with recycled materials and woven used articles of clothing that the students will bring to class. Our hope is that each woven piece of cloth will tell a story and be a gift to our school! This project is open to students of all skill levels and experience. Wednesdays 1/16/13-3/20/13 (no class 1/23/13) 2:45-4:30pm at Federal Hill Prep, Baltimore, MD 21230. Children will meet in the cafeteria for snack and then have art in the library and eventually in the hallway. Cost for 9 weeks: $157.50 (includes snack/supplies). Instructor: Marian Blair.
Art classes: Drawing (ages 12 and up) This class will focus on a variety of drawing approaches, from the realistic to the abstract. Special attention will be given to the area of portraiture. Beginners will be introduced to the basics of drawing, including exercises that appeal to both its technical and creative components. Intermediate and advanced students will receive individualized instruction as they work to improve and refine their skills. Supply list will be emailed. Instructor: Sarah Eargle. Cost:$110(includes models)+supplies – locations: 1419 Riverside Ave (Federal Hill) Baltimore, MD 21230 class: Mondays 1/7/13-2/4/13 7:00pm-9:00pm and Village Learning Center, (Charles Village) Mondays 3/4/12-4/1/12 7:00-9:00pm
Art Classes for Adults: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting-Beginners will learn the basics of oil painting: prepping the canvas, mixing colors, brush techniques, composition and light and shadow. Intermediate painters will review color mixing and composition and choosing subject matter. Advanced painters will receive individualized instruction based on their ability level. Don’t be intimidated – this can be fun! Supply list will be mailed. Instructor: Ann Wiker. Cost:first-time students registration fee+supplies(generally $30). Sessions: Fridays 2/22/13-4/12/13 (no class 3/15/13 or 3/29/13) 9:30-12:30pm at Covenant Church, 4550 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042.cost $170. Thursdays 1/10/13-2/7/13 7-9:00pm at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore MD 21230 (Federal Hill)cost $95. Tuesdays 2/26/13-3/26/13 7-9:00pm at 1025 South Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 (Canton) cost $95. Thursdays 1/31/13-2/28/13 10:30am-12:30pm Bethesda Live and Learn, visit http://www.liveandlearnbethesda.org to register
Art Classes for Adults: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting-Watercolor Painting has been at the foundation of every artists career since the late 1500′s and is still used widely today among artists and draftsmen. This class will cover all the classic watercolor techniques as well as more abstract and experimental ones. Watercolor is the perfect medium for those just getting started and yet challenges even the most skilled painters. Students will also learn how to draw and paint with watercolor pencils. Supply list will be mailed. instructor: Nick Aumiller Cost:students $95+supplies, . Location: 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore MD 21230 (Federal Hill) Tuesdays 1/15/13-2/12/13 7:00pm-9:00pm
Art Classes for Adults: Abstracting for Intermediate Painters-Have you ever said, “I could paint that?” Let’s find out if you can! We will create paintings without subject matter in acrylic or oil paints. We will study color, texture, composition and brush technique. We will experiment with different sized canvases and brushes and with collage techniques. This is a great opportunity to use abstracting to amplify your developing technique. Supply list will be mailed. Cost:first time students $95+supplies, repeat painting registrants can pay for as many classes as they choose to attend ($15/class).Same meeting dates/times/locations as the “Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting” class
Art Classes for Adults: Introduction to Digital Photography-Introduction to Digital Photography-(15yo – adult)Would you like to learn more about your camera or feel more confident with your photography? Whether you’re a casual photographer or a hobbyist or someone hoping to become more professional, you’ll enjoy this course. The instructor will cover the basics of digital photography: lenses, exposure, histograms, etc. An outdoor session will be included as the 5th class for hands on instruction. Students need to bring digital single lens reflex cameras and camera manuals to class. Cost: $95. location-1419 Riverside Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230 (Federal Hill)- Instructor: Melanie Coburn . 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 (Federal Hill)-Wednesdays 6:30-8;30pm 1/9/13-1/30/13 with an outdoor shoot 10am-12pm 2/3/13 -
DAVID D. MITCHELL offers Acting Classes
ACTING CLASSES
How often have you sat in the audience and said to yourself…or maybe
aloud… “I can do WAY better than that!” How often have you thought
about that one Jr. High or High school experience when you took center
stage and nailed the best punch line in the play, cried on cue, or
conquered that one high note that was always out of your reach! How
many more times are you going to say “I’m gonna get back into
acting…or I should take some acting classes!” Well, no time like the
present… LEARN THE CRAFT OF ACTING from David D. Mitchell.
THERE ARE TWO COURSE OFFERINGS::
ESSENTIALS OF DRAMA
This class is designed for non-professionals interested in acquiring
basic acting skills. Classes will assist students in developing
techniques they can use for any stage performance. Special attention
will be given to preparing a contemporary monologue, with a
concentration on character motivation, sense memory and text analysis.
All instruction incorporates the teachings of Lee Strasberg (The
Method) and Sandy Meisner. In this class, the actor learns to apply
fundamental acting principles through a progression of exercises that
develop his/her ability to work organically and truthfully. The class
covers such basics as physical and vocal awareness, improvisation,
non-verbal expression, sensory awareness, identifying objectives and
tactics, and the language / vocabulary of the theatre.
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY
This class is designed for professionals and non-professionals
interested in acquiring advanced acting skills. Classes will assist
students in discovering impulse and authenticity. Special attention
will be given to the breakdown and execution of a contemporary scene,
with a concentration on objectives and tactics. The class also
includes advanced text analysis by way of beats and adjustments. All
Instruction incorporates the Meisner Technique as a means of isolating
impulse. The class reinforces such basics as, improvisation, sensory
awareness, and the language / vocabulary of the theatre.
WHEN:
Thursdays (6:30pm-9:30pm) and Saturdays (11:00am-2:30pm)
The class will run 8 consecutive weeks
(Participants are Strongly Encouraged to make Every Session)
FOR MORE INFO ON REGISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED COSTS EMAIL:
Dave.D.Mitchell@gmail.com with “Acting Class” in the subject line.
ABOUT DAVID D. MITCHELL…
David, an MFA graduate from The New School for Social Research,
returned to Baltimore in 2005 to work as a full time lecturer at
Morgan State University. Since then he has been a facilitator and
major “catalyst” in bringing together diverse segments of the
performing arts community. David is presently a professor at Goucher College
(Theatre Department) and Coppin State University (Department of Visual
and Performing Arts). He has facilitated and instructed university
and college students in the fundamentals of theater, acting, advanced
acting, speech, and theater history. In 2009 American Theatre Magazine
recognized him as one of 25 artists from across the country to have a
significant impact on theater over the next 25 years. He was also
recognized by Style Magazine as being on the cutting edge of
Baltimore’s small theater movement and Bmore Media dubbed him as one
of Baltimore’s Theater Masterminds.
IN-FLIGHT THEATER promotes New Classes!
GIVE THE GIFT OF FLIGHT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Register for 2 In-Flight Theater classes or workshops by Jan 30st and get $20 off! OR refer a friend to take a class and get $20 off a class of your choice in the new home of In-Flight Theater on the 5th floor of The Copy Cat Building, C 504 1501 Guilford Ave!
All Class Registration: HYPERLINK “mailto:mara.inflighttheater@gmail.com” mara.inflighttheater@gmail.com All classes are taught at In-Flight Theater Studio C504, The Copy Cat Building 1501 Gilford Ave 5th Floor. For more information about In-Flight Theater Classes and events go to HYPERLINK “http://www.in-flighttheater.com” http://www.in-flighttheater.com
All In-Flight classes and workshops are small to enhance personal engagement and connection. Classes include a rigorous conditioning component as well as The Feldenkrais Method of Movement as a core source for movement education and injury prevention. All Classes are conducted in an atmosphere of safety and respect.
Women’s Myth, Movement & Symbols
Mondays, 7-8:30
Jan 7,14,21,28
$200
This 4-week aerial series will apply apparatus based play and technique to investigate matriarchal wisdom contained in earth symbols, myths, and artifacts. We will incorporate Nancy Blair’s marvelous series, Amulets of the Goddess, Oracle of Ancient Wisdom, which includes twenty-seven beautifully crafted reproductions of ancient artifacts from the worldwide Goddess traditions to incorporate feminine spirit in everyday life. Class will be augmented by discussion, journaling, and physical conditioning. Previous experience is a plus but not required
Learn To Fly
For All Aerial Levels
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
Session #1 Jan 8,15,22, 29 / Session #2 Feb 5,12,19,26
$200 each session
Have fun expanding and learning aerial skills on a variety of traditional and invented apparatus. Build strength, technique, and challenge yourself in exploring new limits. We will experiment with risk, height, gravity, and balance in developing the range and power of what it is like to fly.
Flying Over 40
An Aerial Class For Women 40 and Beyond
All Levels Welcome (really)
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Session #1 Jan 9,16,23,30/Session #2 Feb 6,13,20, 27
$200 each session
Spin, float, and glide on low flying trapezes and suspended metal aerial sculptures as vehicles to investigate physical play, communication, and strength. Class will focus on creating a fuller sense of self- awareness on and off the ground while learning basic aerial techniques. Sessions are taught in an atmosphere of safety and respect as we explore balance, risk, and the flying feminine over 40!
Private Aerial Classes
$65 an hour, by appointment
Private aerial classes work with individual schedules and provide an intensive learning experience fit for the needs and abilities of each student. For adults, kids and teens. All levels.
Family Flight
By appointment, contact Mara for cost and details.
Play in the air with your child in this magical, physical, and unique class where parents and children fly together! One-hour classes can be scheduled by appointment for you and your tiger cub(s) or monkey (children).
Private Feldenkrais Classes
By appointment, contact Mara for cost and details.
Treat yourself to an alternative modality of movement education, awareness and a new way of thinking, feeling, learning, and being.
IN RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
Saturday, Jan 19 1-3:30
$100
We live in a world where face book, twitter, and social media creates what our time is, how we spend it, and how we are represented within electronic forms of connection. As the body leaves the ground, the true reality of time and its physical embodiment becomes very clear, specific, physically integrated, and fun. Through play on low flying aerial sculpture and circus apparatus this workshop will investigate our relationship to time, space and the body. We will experiment with risk, balance, and spatial relationship in order expose the range and power of bringing the body back to its real time physicality and devise alternative ways to create movement, connection and time. Provided snack and discussion concludes the workshop.
The Body as an Expressive Frontier; Physical Theater and Mask Performance
Thursdays 7-8:30
Jan 10, 17, 24
$150
This workshop will apply physical acting and mask technique in the exploration of responsive and spontaneous play while creating fully embodied acting choices. We will work with masks from different cultures and study techniques that focus on the relationship of objects, energy, space, size, shape, music, and story, to reveal how these elements transform into physical actions. Whether you are an actor or someone simply interested in physical work, this class will allow you more understanding of the body as an expressive frontier that expands and changes with awareness.
Jump Into Clown (with Instructor Kolleen Kintz)
Saturdays 2:00-3:30pm
January 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16th
$200
Lose the big shoes, the gags, and the rubber chicken; rid yourself of your clown stereotypes! This class will look at clown in a new light and give you the chance to don the nose yourself. We will enjoy sidesplitting exercises that embrace openness, vulnerability, joyfulness, and PLAY while working physically and dynamically as an ensemble. Challenge yourself to explore performance and humor in a supportive environment. Whether you are a musician, a business owner, a soccer mom, or a high schooler…see how self-discovery through clown will affect your day-to-day, and why laughter truly is the best medicine. Class for ages 12 and up culminating in a small sharing on Feb 16th.
THE TREE-HOUSE RETREAT SERIES A Women’s Workshop to Deepen our Innate Kinship with the Seasons
Saturday Jan 12, 3pm-5pm
$75
Join Mara Neimanis, Instructor and artistic director of In Flight Theater, and 5 Element Acupuncturist, Martha Artemis Rogers of ONE Wellness Center, for a sacred and celebratory afternoon honoring the New Year. Our time together will include explorations in aerial arts, sharing a light seasonal organic meal, and we will conclude with a detoxifying and restorative acupuncture treatment. Start the New Year off with community, health, and flight! Don’t miss it!
GET BIGGER THAN YOUR BRITCHES; BREAKING THROUGH WHAT KEEPS US SMALL
Sat/Sun Jan 26&27: 11-2
$300
We spend most of our lives avoiding things we truly want to do because we’re afraid. Reaching past what’s comfortable requires us to let go of things that hold us back, and to take the risk of failure. What dreams have you given up on? How are you keeping yourself small?
Join Insight Coach Amy Steindler and Aerial Expert Mara Neimanis for an exciting workshop offering fresh perspectives on your own self-imposed limits. Class incorporates a workbook journal, integrated discussion using tools and techniques of Insight Coaching, and exploration of the techniques and play of Aerial Arts. Connect and create tools that support moving through life with more awareness and freedom.
