Write a commentThanks to a grant from Oswego City/County Youth Bureau, CNY Arts Center will offer free classes for children over the holiday break.
Both theater and art classes will be offered for free in two different age groups starting Saturday December 22nd when Miss Monique’s Art Series kicks off with a paint class for ages 5-10 from 10am – noon, and ages 10 and older from 1-3pm at the Arts Hotspot, 47 S. 1st St in downtown Fulton. Come and paint an awesome holiday themed picture for someone to let them know you care about them!
Materials and instruction will be provided free of charge. A second kids’ paint class is scheduled for January 19th to brighten up your winter or get some more painting skills for free. Ages 5-10 will paint from 10 am - noon, and ages 10 and up from 1-3 pm.
Miss Jess launches a ‘Crash Course in Theatre” series with Improv 101 on December 26 for ages 8-12 from 2-4 pm, and ages 12-16 from 4:30-6:30 pm. You don't need a script to act. Learn not just about the comedic aspects of Improv, but the public speaking and serious applications. Learn also how to apply improv and ad-libbing to scripted acting.
"One Man Production Staff" December 28th is for ages 8-16 with a choice of two sessions from 11 am - 3pm or 4pm - 8pm. Young actors can become a Jack of all Trades or start the journey as a Renaissance man or Woman in this quick covering of the basics of theatre. Be the actor, director, set designer, tech crew, stage manager, costume designer, etc.
"Showing Not Telling" will happen December 30th for ages 8-12 from 2-4pm and ages 12-16 from 4:30 - 6:30pm. Actors will acquire the skill of using more than just your dialogue and tone. Learn to use body language effectively in your acting. We will be using masks as an acting tool as well as decorating them.
All classes are free to any child in Oswego County but registration is required. For more information contact Jess Tetro at jtetro@cnyartscenter.com or by messaging CNY Arts Center on Facebook, or by calling the Arts Center at 315-598-ARTS (2787).
