CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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FUNDAMENTALS OF OIL PAINTING: STILL LIFE
Eigth-Week Class
Saturdays 10am – 12pm
Cost: $110 per session
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Class Sessions
Winter 1: January 9 – February 27, 2021
Instructor: Michelle Wilcox
Location: Art Studio A, 3rd Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: Fundamentals of Oil Painting in Still Life is an 8 week observational painting course which explores the still life, a genre that focuses on commonplace subjects and objects that occupy the spaces of our domestic rituals. Join me in exploring the potential of this seemingly humble genre.
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HOMESCHOOL MUSIC EXPLORATION (Ages 6-10)
Nine-Week Class
Tuesdays 10am – 11am
Cost: $80 per 9-week session, supplies included
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2020-21 Class Sessions
Fall Session: Sept. 29 – Nov. 24, 2020
Instructor: Brittany Hamlin
Location: Naismith Classroom, 2rd Floor at SCCA
Ages: Students, Ages 6-10
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: Through meeting on a once a week basis the students will learn the fundamentals of music theory, aural skills and orchestration.The class goal is for each student to be able to read music on the treble and bass clef. To have a solid foundation of solfege and able to sing in the major keys. When listening to a piece of music they will be able to identify the instruments. Ages 6-10.
HOMESCHOOL POPPING
Four-Week Class
Tuesdays 12pm – 1pm
Cost: $45 per session
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Class Sessions
Winter 1: January 5 – January 26, 2021
Instructor: Eric Cruiz
Location: Dance Studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: 7+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: Popping is a theatrical style of street dance that comes from the West coast California and was inspired from the art form known as Robotting in the mid to late 70s. The focus of Popping is a balance of body and muscle control, free range of motion, dancing and illustrating to the music.
JOY OF PAINTING
Six-Week Class
Thursdays 6pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $90 per session
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Class Sessions
Winter 1: January 7 – February 11, 2021
Instructor: Beth Blanchard
Location: Art Studio A, 3rd Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but were afraid to get in a class only to find out the teacher expected you to already have the skills and talent? Joy of Painting is a safe place to try out oil painting without the pressure or high expectations. Instructor, Beth Blanchard, gives individual instruction and help based on where you are and what you want to accomplish. Learn how to use the oil medium, mix colors, create depth and light in your work, identify interesting compositions, and implement exciting brushwork. Experienced painters, come, bring your paints and supplies, and enjoy the fellowship of other mature artists in the class who have been painting for years and ask for help only as needed. Beginner painters, come with a photo for reference, a canvas or art panel, and a set of brushes. The instructor will give her recommendations for paints and mediums at the first class. Drawing skills are not required. Come, relax, and enjoy the art of oil painting.
SUFFOLK CENTER CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Semester-long
Tuesday evenings
Chorus 1: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Chorus 2: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: $75 for semester
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2020-21 Spring Session
Starting in January 2021
Instructor: Gavin Harper
Location: Naismith Room, 2nd floor at SCCA
Ages: Children ages 7-17
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: Children from the ages of seven to seventeen will have the opportunity to use their voices to create beautiful, harmonious music. Allow your student to be a part of an ensemble that will challenge them as well as grow them as people and as lovers of music. The children will learn to work with others, identifying different pitches, learning how to read music, as well as learning proper vocal techniques. The director, Gavin Harper, comes with a background in working with children’s choirs to University and adult choirs. This chorus will perform out at venues in the community as well as at the Suffolk Center. Join us as we begin to create music and spark the artistic side of the next generation.
Please note the two different rehearsal times:
Chorus 1: 5:00-6:00pm
Chorus 2: 5:30-6:30pm
YOUTH DANCE EXPLOSION
Eight-Week Class
Fridays 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $65 per session
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Class Sessions
Winter 1: January 8 – February 26, 2021
Instructor: Alicia Edwards
Location: Dance studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: 7+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: In this class students will explore different dance styles all while studying the fundamentals of dance. Starting with a ballet fundamental base and moving into more Afrocentric modern and lyrical movement. Practicing fun and emotional dance pieces to cultivate a sense of creativity and mental release. This class will leave you energized and left with a vigor.
ZUMBA FITNESS: WEST AFRICAN CULTURAL DANCE
Four-Week Class
Fridays 6pm – 7pm
Cost: $40 per session
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Class Sessions
Winter 1: January 8 – January 29, 2021
Winter 2: February 5 – February 26, 2021
Instructor: Alicia Edwards
Location: Dance Studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: This is a high impact cardiovascular fitness class that is guaranteed to get your blood pumping. You will be smiling and sweating to West African drum beats. In this hour class you will be combining traditional moves and contemporary styles of African dance with drums and Afro-beat music. Please wear comfortable clothes and layers in case you get too hot, and don’t worry about footwear, you won’t need them.