Arts & Humanities
Fun with Theater (ages 7-11)
This class is an introduction to the "fun"damentals of theater. Students develop their confidence and creative acting, speaking and movement skills in an enjoyable and supportive setting. Short scripts, theater games and improvisation will help class members understand how to communicate a story on stage. The class provides many sessions of fun for those interested in the craft of acting and can offer experience for students wishing to participate in the Theater Performance class. This is a seven week class that begins Monday, April 23.
In this series of private lessons students will learn the basics of reading music and how to play simple songs. For the first-time student music will be provided for the first lesson. For the remaining lessons students must have the required book purchased from a local store. Continuing students should check with the instructor about their music. It is necessary that students have a piano and practice at home to complete their assignments. If a student must be absent, please contact the instructor prior to the Saturday class. A parent must also be present during the class period. Because enrollment is limited the class is available to Y members only. For registration please contact the program coordinator at 734/661-8034.
Theater Performance – “A Peter Pan Adventure” (ages 8-14)
This session students will learn and rehearse a scene inspired by the "Adventures of Peter Pan". Auditions will take place during the first class and everyone will get a part. The performace will take place Friday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. A cast party will follow. Students should have some experience in the Fun with Theater class or some other theater experience. Attendance in the class is important, as each student will have a role in the play. One or two extra rehearsals may be arranged at the convenience of the director, actors and their families. This is a seven week class that begins Monday, April 23.
Aventuras en Espanol! Adventures in Spanish! (ages 7-12) NEW!
Join us for a fun, interactive introduction to Spanish. We'll learn through music, dancing, role plays and simple stories. We'll talk about food and celebrations, and enjoy learning about the culture and language Whether this is your first experience with Spanish or whether you have some knowledge and want to practice more, this class is for you.
Youth Creative Writing (ages 7-11) NEW!
In this class students will have fun exploring language and the imagination. This is not a traditional classroom experience but an interactive setting that allows students to enjoy expressing their ideas and then bring them to life on the page. No experience is necessary and all levels of interest and experience are welcome. At the conclusion of the class students will bring home a hand made book of their work. Please bring a note book and pencil with you. This class is all about having a good time while thinking creatively about language!
Meet the Artist (Mixed Media) - New! (Ages 6-10)
In this class students will learn about the lives and artistic styles of various artists, then create their own artistic compositions using aspects of the artist's style as inspiration and guide. Materials will be supplied for planned 2-D and 3-D projects. Students may take their completed artwork home to enjoy.
Make Your Own Carp Kite - Celebrate Spring! (Ages 10 and up).
Here's your chance to design and make your own beautiful and unique kite to fly on a beautiful spring day. Its design will be based on the traditional Japanese carp kites historically used in celebration but today made and enjoyed around the world. The project will incorporate both drawing and working with cut paper design. Making and flying your kite will be a colorful and fun way to celebrate spring. All materials will be supplied. The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 21 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please note that because we will need to have materials for everyone it is necessary that students register by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19.