SEW-N-SEW

CLASS LIMIT=10 | Fee: $80 - Material Fee: $35

McDermott - Room 152

Grades: 4 & up (9:30-10:25)(10:30:11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Are you creative but haven’t mastered a sewing machine yet? This class will teach you how to thread and use a sewing machine and will also include some hand sewing techniques. Projects may include but are not limited to a draw-string bag, pillow, fleece hat and scarf, and stuffed animal. Sewing machines for class use will be provided by Cultural Arts.

CREATIVE CHEFS

CLASS LIMIT=10 | Fee: $80 - Material Fee: $35

Joseph-McKay - Room 134

Grades: 1, 2, 3 (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Learn kitchen basics and safety. We will prepare easy meals and snacks and learn about healthy foods through no-heat cooking. Children should bring an open mind to try new foods as they will be able to sample each day’s creations. By the end of the program, they will have an apron and a cookbook filled with yummy recipes for the whole family to enjoy. Families, before deciding on this class, please consider any food allergies your child may have - ingredients used may cause allergic reactions in some children.

NEW! CULINARY CREATIONS

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80 - Material Fee: $35

Katz - Rm. 132

Grades: 4 & up (9:30-10:25) (10:30-11:25) (11:30-12:25)

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking experience. Each week, we will make and taste enticing new foods. Students will learn various cooking techniques, how to read recipes, measure ingredients, and practice safety in the kitchen. We will touch on nutrition such as why breakfast is such an important meal and discover food from other cultures. Families, before deciding on this class, please consider any food allergies your child may have. Ingredients used may cause allergic reactions in some children.

LEGO BUILDING FUN

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80 Material Fee: $20

Poplawski - Room 135

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Building and learning with LEGO bricks has been a fun and enriching family experience for generations. Enjoy the LEGO experience in a relaxed atmosphere with friends. Most classes incorporate speed building challenges and LEGO Bingo. Have fun with activities such as fashioning your own minifigure, creating innovative LEGO crafts, friendly competitions, and designing your own LEGO mosaic artwork. During every class, LEGO trivia and short, stop-frame animation videos will be shared. Please note this is not a robotics course.

NEW! YOGA

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80 Material Fee: $30

Rosenfeld - Room 153

Grades: K, 1, 2 (10:30:11:25) Grades: 2, 3 (9:30-10:25)

Come join us for yoga and movement. Feel free, calm, and whimsical. We will dance, stretch, and breathe. Beautiful crafts will be incorporated as we enjoy comfortable easy time together. See how yoga can build confidence, self-esteem, focus, happiness, and inner calm. Yoga mats will be supplied by Cultural Arts.

IT’S BACK! KINDERCRAFTS

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80- Material Fee: $25

Grossman - Room 137

Ages: 4, 5 & Grade: K (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

In this class, we will use our imaginations and a range of ordinary and extraordinary materials to produce wonderful crafts. We will make treasure chests to store some of these creations. We will incorporate stories that will spark ideas and stimulate the young mind. Be part of the fun!

NEW! KEEPSAKE CRAFTS

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80 - Material Fee: $30

Ponticello - Room 139

Grades: 1, 2 (9:30-10:25)(10:30:11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Your child will create crafts that can be kept and treasured throughout the years. This class will focus on making seasonal projects that your child can proudly display. We will use a variety of materials such as paint, pinecones, mason jars, popsicle sticks, feathers, and much more to spark their creative side.

ART AROUND THE WORLD

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80 - Material Fee: $30

Rothstein - Room 131

Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6 (9:30-10:26)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Love to explore? Grab your “passport” and travel the globe with Art Around the World. Each week, children will learn about a country, receive a stamp in their “passport”, and create a craft inspired by the culture and traditions of that country. Children will use a multitude of crafting materials such as paint, beads, feathers, and fabrics. Ask them which country they “visited” today!

IT’S BACK! CARTOONING

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80 - Material Fee: $20

Chow - Room 155

Grades: 2, 3 (10:30-11:25) (11:30-12:25) Grades: 4, 5, 6 (9:30-10:25)

Students will explore the limitless world of comic book heroes and cartoon characters as they learn to draw their favorites and create their own unique characters and stories. They will have the opportunity to explore many different styles of illustration including Anime and Manga. Basic drawing techniques, such as shading and perspective, will be covered.

FUTURE STARS

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80

Martin - Cafetorium

Grades: 1, 2, 3 (9:30-10:25)(11:30-12:25)

In this engaging and upbeat workshop, students will have the opportunity to explore the world of theater through exercises and theater games used by real actors. There will be movement warm ups, games such as The Floor is Lava and Zip Zap Zop, improvisation exercises, and more! The end of season session will showcase the creativity of the students and the new skills they have learned. This joyful and inclusive experience will give youngsters the confidence to stand in front of an audience and, most importantly, have fun!

DRAMA WORKSHOP

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80

Martin - Cafetorium

Grades: 4 & up (10:30-11:25)

This class will draw out the dramatic talents of the participants. Students will explore what it means to perform as they hone their acting skills. There will be a lot of opportunities for creativity and confidence building as we dive into the world of character work, improvisation, skits, tone of voice, and more. The course will culminate in a group presentation.

NEW! ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORERS

Class Limit=12 | Fee: $80 – Material Fee: $25

Bannon – Room 122

Grades: 1,2 (9:30-10:25) (11:30-12:25)

Grades: K,1 (10:30-11:25)

Are you ready to explore your wild side and see nature in a totally new way? Together we will tap into the wonders of the world around us through experiments and hands-on craft projects. Get ready to dig in the sand for sea creatures or even create your own volcano. Come join the adventure. There is so much to discover! Some activities may include food items. Parents/guardians must notify Cultural Arts of any allergies.

SCIENCE EXPLORATION

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80 – Material Fee: $30

Cooper – Room 132

Grades: 3, 4, 5 (9:30-10:25) (10:30-11:25) (11:30-12:25)

This class is designed to spark children’s curiosity and develop interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). Formulated on project-based learning, this class will give students the opportunity to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems while working together. Activities will be hands-on as students participate in creative, fun-filled, and intriguing projects! Some activities may include food items. Parents/guardians must notify Cultural Arts of any food allergies.

LET'S GET MUSICAL

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $80 - Material Fee: $15

Mener - Room 129

Ages: 4, 5 and Grade K (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Move to the rhythm, dance to the beat! Let’s Get Musical is all about fun and creative expression. In this class, we will sing, dance, and make a variety of our very own instruments to play.

INTRODUCTION TO PIANO

CLASS LIMIT=6 | Fee: $90 - Book/Material: $15

Albertelli - Library

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 (9:30-10:25) (10:30-11:25) (11:30-12:25)

Music is fun. Playing music is more fun. Children will be exposed to basic theory and note reading in an enjoyable group environment. A piano or keyboard is required for daily home practice. Keyboards for class use will be provided by Cultural Arts.