Child and Teen Classes

New to jazz and not sure where to start? With many artists and vast catalogues of music, a new listener can feel a bit intimidated. We're here to help! Join us on Wednesday evening Sept 28th at 7:00PM for a listening party where we will get you started on your jazz journey by introducing you to some of jazz's great artists! Parents accompanied by a child under 12 will be free - register the student only.

This workshop is the perfect class for a creative teen who wants to try a new art form: wheel-thrown clay! Here’s their chance to just try it, a two-time session giving the wheel a spin. Students will get a quick introduction to wheel throwing …then they try it. We will spend the first week learning the basics of centering and throwing, creating two to three pieces on the wheel. The second week we will dive into the world of glazing, learning a bit about the chemical reaction that happens to clay and glaze when it is fired in the kiln. Finished pots can be picked up a couple weeks later. This class is a great introduction to ceramics and the pottery wheel, no experience required. Students should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting messy and bring an old towel. Materials fee of $5 is due in class. For more information, please contact the instructor: sarah@joyfulclay.com.

Make a fashion statement! Express your personal style on favorite jeans, jean jackets, or other “sturdy” clothes or bags. Be inspired by your favorite artist or plan a paint splatter – it is up to you! Nothing in your closet?  Stop at your local consignment store if you don’t have what you need. We will use washable acrylic paints and if dry at the end of the class, let’s do a fashion show! Bring a garment made of non – stretchy cotton, a large piece of cardboard to place inside, and pictures for inspiration if you like. Your instructor will bring all the paints and brushes needed for the project – a materials fee of $7 will be due on arrival.

Children, parents, grandparents, and friends are welcome to this one-day painting work shop where we'll create some fabulous canvas paintings and enjoy a themed snack together. A materials fee of $5 is due to the instructor the day of the workshop. For more information, please contact the instructor at holly@rosar.io.

This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of Irish Dance Students will learn reel and light jig dances and the basics of Irish dance technique It is a fun introduction to Irish dance and music. More information about the Maple Academy of Irish Dance is available at www.mapleirishdance.com. No class 11/24 and 12/1.

This class is designed for returning Maple Academy dancers who have already learned reel, light jig and slip jig dances Dancers in this class are developing and refining their hard shoe dances. More information about the Maple Academy of Irish Dance is available at www.mapleirishdance.com. No class 11/24 and 12/1.

This class is a fun introduction to Irish dance and music for Adults! This class will focus on basics of Irish step and ceili dancing. This is a great way to increase your fitness level and learn Irish dance! More information about the Maple Academy of Irish Dance is available at www.mapleirishdance.com. No class 11/24 and 12/1.