Events

Summer '10 Class and Workshops

Summer is a great time to explore art at the Wayne Center. Stretch your imagination and express yourself through music, drawing, painting, clay or movement.

Preschool Arts
In our preschool classes, our youngest artists are given the chance to explore their world through art. Children love the classroom we designed just for them with chairs, tables, aprons, and art supplies that are just their size. All preschool classes are in alignment with the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards and the Academic Content Standards for Fine Arts. You can be confident in knowing that not only are you giving your child a wonderful creative experience, but you are also preparing your child for success in kindergarten.

Parent and Child Storybook Friends
Charity Waugh - - - Ages 2-3
M$6 per class - - - NM$10 per class
Wednesday - - - 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Each class will use one of your child’s favorite storybook friends as inspiration for fun works of art.
An adult must attend class with child/ren enrolled.
A. June 16 - Franklin the Turtle – Franklin “count’s by twos and ties his shoes!” He is a wonderful character who is learning everyday and we will follow that example by learning some new clay techniques! We will create our very own clay turtle.
B. June 30 - Clifford the Big Red Dog – Emily Elizabeth discovers that her love can make even the smallest dog grow and grow!! We will discover art on a larger scale as we create some art based on Clifford the Big Red Dog. We will also explore the color red as we make some Clifford sized art projects.
C. August 4 - Corduroy - In Don Freeman’s classic book, Corduroy becomes lost in a toy store while searching for his button. We will help him find his button as we make our “beary” own paper Corduroy compete with overalls and button!
D. August 11 - Curious George – What happens when a silly monkey from Africa and the Man with the Yellow Hat meet? We are entertained with some wonderful stories about Curious George! We will learn about texture while creating our own George and explore color with a collage of the Man with the Yellow Hat.
E. Sign up for all four at the discounted price of M$22 and NM$38

Preschool Storybook Friends
Charity Waugh Ages 3-5
M$10 per class NM$15 per class
Wednesday 10:15 AM-11:15 AM
This class is for preschoolers who are ready to create art on their own. See the Parent and Child Storybook Friends description for detailed information on each class.
A. June 16 - Franklin the Turtle
B. June 30 - Clifford the Big Red Dog
C. August 4 - Corduroy
D. August 11 - Curious George
E. Sign up for all four at the discounted price of M $35 and NM $55

Preschool Famous Birthday Workshops
Charity Waugh - - - Ages 3-5
M$10 per class - - - NM$15 per class
Thursday - - - 5:00 PM-6:00PM
Come celebrate the Birthdays of famous people by creating art inspired by their lives.
A. June 10 - Jacques Cousteau – We will travel under the sea as we celebrate the birthday of famed explorer and scientist, Jacques Cousteau. We will create an underwater 3-D scene as we learn about the mysterious watery world that Cousteau loved so much! Your child will learn about some interesting sea creatures as we create a masterpiece!
July 8 - P.T.Barnum – We will head under the Big Top to celebrate P.T.Barnum’s birthday as we create projects
based on the Greatest Show on Earth: the circus! Circus tents, clowns, and elephants will inspire fun circus art.
C. August 12 - Annie Oakley – Howdy Partner! Come explore the Wild West with us. Your little cowboys or cowgirls will love the projects we create based on hats, boots, horses, and all things western. We will even create our very own western vests from paper.
D. Sign up for all three at the discounted price of M$25 NM$40

* These classes run for the same time and for the same duration as the Children’s Famous Birthday Workshops.

Children's Clay and Visual Arts
Kid’s Clay Personal P’s
Traci Schar - - - Grades K-5
M$20 per class - - - NM$25 per class
Thursday - - - 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Your kids will have a great time creating clay projects that reflect their own lives.
A. July 1 - Pets – Bring a photo of your favorite pet and you will create a clay sculpture of that pet.
B. July 15 - People – Bring a photo of yourself and you will create a self-portrait out of clay.
C. August 5 - Places – Bring a photo of your favorite vacation place and you will recreate that place in clay.
D. Sign up for all four at the discounted price of M$55 NM$70.

Children’s Famous Birthday Workshops
Hannah Zurko - - - Grades K-5
M$10 per class - - - NM$15 per class
Thursday - - - 5:00 PM-6:00PM
Come celebrate the Birthdays of famous people by creating art inspired by their lives.
A. June 10 - Jacques Cousteau – Inspired by Jacques Cousteau’s fascination with the deep sea we will be observing and creating our own unique sea creatures out of tube socks.
B. July 8 - P.T. Barnum – To celebrate P.T. Barnum’s birthday we will create festive circus inspired hats.
C. August 12 - Annie Oakley – We will create clay sculptures inspired by symbols of the Wild West.
D. Sign up for all three at the discounted price of M$25 NM$40
* These classes run for the same time and for the same duration as the Preschool Famous Birthday Workshops.

Outdoor Creativity
Hannah Zurko - - - Grades K-5
M$20 per class - - - NM$30 per class
Friday - - - 10:00 AM-12:00PM
We will be heading outside to the front lawn to use natural resources as we create these highly imaginative projects. (Weather permitting – otherwise we will head downstairs!)
A. June 11 - Tiny Treehouse – You will create your own tiny treehouses out of twigs, sticks, bark, and wood pieces.
B. July 9 - Magic Garden – Kids will love combining moss, grass, sticks, leaves and many other natural materials to create a magical little garden. Kids are welcome to bring their own little figurines to add if they would like.
C. August 6 - Watercolor Leaves – We will be learning about the trees here at the Wayne Center for the Arts and using leaves from trees in the Wooster area to create works of art using watercolor and stamping techniques.
D. Sign up for all three at the discounted price of M$55 NM$70

Simple Sewing for Kids
Hannah Zurko - - - Grades K-5
M$15 per class - - - NM$20 per class
Tuesday - - - 4:30 PM-6:00PM
We will be creating a fun, useful sewing project in each workshop.
A. June 22 - Felt Purse with embellishments
B. July 27 - Doll Clothes/Accessories (to fit 18” girl dolls). Bring your doll with you and we will make fun clothes and accessories for him/her.
C. August 10 - Felt Journal Covers (will include journal)
D. Sign up for all three at the discounted price of M$40 NM$55

Tween Classes
Drawing Techniques for Tweens: Still Life
Wanda Beattie - - - Grades 6-9
M$50 - - - NM$70
Wednesday - - - 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
In this class we will focus on drawing still life compositions. All materials will be available for you to use in class. Come prepared to learn new drawing techniques.
July 14-August 11 (5 weeks)

Clay Functional Workshops for Tweens
Traci Schar - - - Grades 6-9
M$20 - - - NM$25
Thursday - - - 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
In these workshops you can use your creativity to make something that you and your family can use.
A. June 17 - Candleholder – cut decorative holes out of slabs to create one of a kind candelholders
B. July 22 - Popcorn bowl – create a fun bowl to hold your popcorn for movie nights with friends and family
C. August 12 - Slab Memory Box – create a personalized memory box to store photos and other items in
D. Sign up for all three at the discounted price of M$55 NM$70

Family Workshops
Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up each member of the family who wants to create the project (cost is per project).

Summer Fun Family Clay
Matt Menuez - - - Ages 4-Adult
M$15 per class - - - NM$20 per class
Tuesday - - - 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Come spend an hour making a patriotic candle holder or flower vase to place on your picnic table this summer. Or create your own birds of Ohio clay windchime, perfect for catching that summer breeze.
A. June 8 - Patriotic Candle Holder
B. July 6 - Birds of Ohio Clay Windchime
C. August 3 - Flower Vase
D. Sign up for all three at the discounted price of M$40 NM$55

Private Music Instruction
Dates and times to be set up with the instructor.

Private Guitar, Piano, Mandolin, Irish Whistle
Ages 8-Adult Teresa Morrison

Private Beginning Fiddle
Ages 4-10 Teresa Morrison

Private Violin and Piano
Ages 5-Adult Chelsea Barrios

Private Fiddle and Violin
Ages 5-Adult Mike Deyo

Private Voice Lessons
Ages 12-Adult Anna Barrios

Private Beginning Piano
Ages 5-Adult Anna Barrios

Adult and Teen Clay
Please ask for our pottery procedure sheet for information on purchasing additional clay and open studio procedures. Clay is $1.25 a pound outside of class. To get the most out of your clay class, we encourage you to purchase a membership as it gives you access to our pottery studio outside of class time.

Throwing on the Wheel
Matt Menuez - - - Ages 15-Adult
M$90 - - - NM$110
Wednesday - - - 9:30AM-11:30AM
In this class you will learn the basics of throwing on the wheel. The instructor will demonstrate and then assist you in creating your own unique pieces of functional pottery (bowls, cups, vases, etc.). Class cost includes 40 lbs of clay ($50 value). Additional clay is available at the front desk for $1.25 a pound.
June 23-July 14
No class July 21 (allows time for firing)
July 28 Glaze class (9:30AM-11:00AM) (5 weeks)

Adult and Teen Visual Arts
Cartooning Techniques
Ed Lindsay - - - Ages 15-Adult
M$15 per class - - - NM$20 per class
Monday - - - 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
If you enjoy reading cartoons and have always wanted to try your hand at it, join us to learn techniques which will help you make your own cartoons. Each week will focus on a specific aspect of cartoon drawing. Recommended supplies are pencils, fine and medium broad felt tip markers, a gum eraser, cotton ball, and q-tips. Instructor will have extra supplies on hand as well.
A. June 7 - Cartoon Animals
B. June 14 - Cartoon Faces
C. June 21 - Cartoon People
D. June 28 - Cartoon Objects
E. Sign up for all four at the discounted price of M$55 NM$75

Fine Art Photography
Joel Geiser Ages 15-Adult
M$110 NM$130
Tuesday 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
In this class you will learn how to use your camera as a creative tool while you begin your study of fine art photography. We will examine how the work of former fine art photographers has influenced photography being collected today, and, as a class, we will explore different environments to find just the right subjects for your compositions. You will also acquire basic skills such as camera use, critique, and compositions. You will leave this course with all the knowledge you need to continue to produce high quality photos, as well as a framed 5x7 of your work using archival framing methods that will be taught as part of this class. Owning a camera is helpful, but not necessary for enrolling.
June 8-July 13 (6 weeks)

Summer Floral Design
Dot Blum Adult
M$16 per class NM$26 per class
Monday 6:30PM-8:30PM
Supply cost $10 per class (for fresh flowers)
If you enjoy decorating your home with fresh flower arrangements you will love these workshops. Each workshop will feature tips on the handling and arranging of specific flowers. The instructor will guide you as you create your own beautiful arrangements. Flowers will be provided for your use in class. Please bring a container (vase, bowl, pitcher, etc.) in which you would like to place your arrangement.
A. July 12 - Roses
B. July 26 - Gladiolas
C. August 9 - Chrysanthemums
D. Sign up for all three at the discounted price of M$45 NM$65

Oil and Acrylic Painting:
How to Paint Landscapes
Wanda Beattie Ages Adult
M$80 NM$100 Tuesday 6:30 PM-8:30PM
We will create a beautiful landscape together, and then you will create one of your own from a picture that you
bring in. You will learn how to do many techniques with the first painting and the painting of your choice will allow you to practice your new skills. You will need water based oil paints or acrylic paints, a variety of brush
sizes (1” for blending and a variety of smaller sizes). You will also need a pallet knife for mixing the paint and two 14x16 canvases.
July 13-August 10 (5 weeks)

Drawing Techniques for Adults: Still Life
Wanda Beattie - - - Ages 15-Adult
M$80 - - - NM$100
Wednesday - - - 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
In this class we will learn skills essential for drawing still life. All materials will be available for you to use in class.
Come prepared to learn new techniques or brush up your skills.
July 14-August 11 (5 weeks)

Summer Theatre
Storytime Theatre Company
Dedicated to recreating classic and beloved stories and fairytales on stage.

The Legend of Robin Hood . . . Sort Of
Anna Barrios and Chelsea Barrios - - - Ages 8-Adult
M $50 - - - NM $70
Would you like to hear the legend of Robin Hood? If you answer “I Sherwood,” then hitch up you gauntlets and get ready to laugh. To fight the king’s injustices Robin needed his famous band of women. Women? That’s what you get when you send Little John to do the recruiting! But just as the ladies are persuaded that after they steal from the rich they have to give the goodies to the poor, Robin is taken captive by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Swordplay and derring-do, plus a lot of cheap tricks, allows goodness to triumph over evil and Robin Hood to win the hand of the lovely Maid Marian.
Auditions: Saturday, June 5 10:00AM-12:00PM
Rehearsals: Mondays and Tuesdays June 7/8, June 14/15, June 21/22 6:30PM-8:30PM

This play has a large, flexible cast. Everyone ages 10 to adult who auditions will be assigned a role. Children under the age of 10 may be accepted based on audition and at the discretion of the director.

Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, June 24 6:00PM-9:00PM
Performances:
Friday, June 25, 7:00PM (arrive at 5:00), and
Saturday, June 26, 2:00PM (arrive at 12:00)

Dance Fitness
Fitness Fridays
Marjorie Fox - - -Ages 3-Adult
M$50 - - - NM$70
Fridays - - - June 18-August 13
(No class July 2) - - -(8 weeks)
Fitness Friday classes are a variety of dance for fitness classes for students of all ages. Taught by a certified instructor, these fun classes will really get you moving! Students should wear comfortable clothes to move in and tennis shoes.
A. Zumba Gold for the active older adult 10:00AM-10:45AM - We concentrate on movements that are kind to the joints and that are fun
B. Zumba Kids for Preschooler ages 3-5 11:00AM-11:45AM - Fun movements and the basics of Latin Dance as well as International Music
C. Lunch Time Brazilian Salsa for ages 16-adult 12:00PM-12:45PM - Brazilian Rythms including Axe’, Funk, and Samba. Brazilian Music, choreography, and cueing.
D. Zumba for Dancers, Gymnasts and Iceskaters ages 12-18 1:00PM-1:45PM - Fitness and Latin Dancing
E. Zumba Kids for Kids ages 6-11 2:00PM-2:45PM - Fun movements and the basics of Latin Dance as well as International music

Preschool Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet
Creative Movement
Katie Willig - - - Ages 3-4
M$30 - - - NM$50
Monday - - - 4:00 PM-4:45 PM
This class will stimulate young imaginations and develop confidence in movement to music. Your child will enjoy this fun introduction to movement that exposes young students to the basic concept of class structure. Girls should wear a leotard of any color, tights optional, and bare feet or ballet shoes. Boys should wear athletic shorts, t-shirts and bare feet.
June 14-July 19 (No class July 5) (5 weeks)

Beginning Pre-Ballet (Monday)
Katie Willig - - - Ages 4-5
M$30 - - -NM$50
Monday - - - 4:00 PM-4:45 PM
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to simple basic technique with carefully graded rhythmic exercises designed to develop poise, flexibility, and grace within the young child.
June 14-July 19 (No class July 5) (5 weeks)

Beginning Pre-Ballet (Saturday)
Katie Willig - - - Ages 4-5
M$30 - - - NM$50
A. Saturday - - - 9:15 AM-10:00 AM
B. Saturday - - - 10:00 AM-10:45 AM
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to simple basic technique with carefully graded rhythmic exercises designed to develop poise, flexibility, and grace within the young child.
June 19-July 24 (No class July 3) (5 weeks)

Continuing Pre-Ballet
Katie Willig - - - Ages 5-6
M$30 - - - NM$50
Saturday - - - 10:45 AM-11:30 AM
Students must complete a minimum of three sessions of Beginning Pre-Ballet and have instructor’s permission before advancing to Continuing Pre-Ballet. In Continuing Pre-Ballet, students continue to develop poise, flexibility and grace.
June 19-July 24 (No class July 3) (5 weeks)

Tap Dance
Pre-School Tap
Katie Willig - - - Ages 3-5
M$30 - - - NM$50
In the pre-school tap class, young children will learn the basics of tap including toe taps, heel taps, shuffles, cramp rolls and more. This fun introduction to tap is great for energetic preschoolers. Girls should wear a leotard, tights, and tap shoes. Boys should wear athletic shorts, t-shirts, socks, and tap shoes.
A. June 14-July 19 (No class July 5) (5 weeks)
Monday 5:30 PM -6:15 PM
B. June 19-July 24 (No class July 3) (5 weeks)
Saturdays 11:30 AM-12:15 PM

Elementary Tap
Katie Willig - - - Ages 6-11
M$30 - - - NM$50
Monday - - - 6:15 PM-7:00 PM
In the elementary tap class, students will focus on learning single tap steps, then incorporating the steps into series of
combinations. Young dancers will learn rhythm and timing as they develop their tap skills. Girls should wear a black leotard, pink tights, and tap shoes. Boys should wear athletic shorts, t-shirts, socks and tap shoes.
June 14-July 19 (No class July 5) (5 weeks)

Teen/Adult Tap
Katie Willig - - - Ages 12-Adult
M $30 - - - NM$50
Monday - - - 7:00 PM-7:45 PM
In the teen/adult tap class we will start the first lessons with very basic movements like tapping the ball of the foot, and
brushing/striking the foot against the floor in a shuffling style. As students develop their tap skills, they will begin creating combinations and short routines. Students should wear comfortable clothes to move in and tap shoes.
June 14-July 19 (No class July 5) (5 weeks)

Elementary Ballet
Elementary Ballet Performance Workshop
Judith Miller - - - Ages 6-18
M$100 - - - NM$120
Monday-Thursday - - - 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
This two-week class serves as a performance workshop for students currently enrolled in Elementary Ballet Classes or advancing from Continuing Pre-Ballet. Curriculum includes mini-French class, ballet technique and choreography. A performance for family and friends will be held on August 12 at 5:30 PM in the Wayne Center For The Arts auditorium.
August 2-5 and August 9-12

Teen & Adult Ballet
Teen-Adult Ballet
Judith Miller - - - Ages 12-Adult
M$108 - - - NM$128
Two classes a week recommended.
This class is designed for the adult student who has no formal ballet training or who has studied ballet in the past and wishes to resume training. Emphasis will be on correct placement, body alignment, toning and stretching. The class will advance at the pace appropriate to the developing skills of the students. Students are not expected to wear leotards and tights, but should wear clothes that are suitable for movement that fit appropriately so that the instructor can see posture and the lines of the body.
June 7-21, August 2-16 (6 weeks) Monday 6:00PM-7:30PM
June 9-23, August 4-18 (6 weeks) Wednesday 6:00PM-7:30PM

Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet Summer Study -
June & July Intensives
Brenda Klingbeil Schwinn, Tricia Jenkins Meyer, Stephanie Sustar and guest instructors
M$70 per week - - - NM$90 per week
Monday-Friday
(M$55 per week and NM $75 per week for Advanced Beginners. Advanced Beginners will not have class on Friday)
The Summer Dance Intensive consists of 4 weeks of daily classes that incorporate Ballet Technique, as well as Pointe, Variations, Modern Dance, and Jazz Dance on alternate days. Wayne Center Ballet dancers are required to study a minimum of three weeks. All missed classes must be made up. A comprehensive schedule of daily class is available at the front desk. Please register prior to the first day of class so that instructors are able to plan accordingly.
Week I June 14-18
Week II June 21-25
Week III June 28 – July 2
Week IV July 19-23
Week V July 26-30

Monday – Thursday Schedule
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Advanced A&B
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Intermediate II-III-IV
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Advanced Beginner and
Intermediate I

Friday Schedule
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Advanced A & B and
Intermediate IV
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Intermediate I-II-III
(No Advanced Beginner classes on Fridays)

Choreography Workshop
Tricia Jenkins Meyer
M$65 - - - NM$85
Monday-Thursday - - - 9:30AM-12:00PM
Open to anyone currently enrolled in Intermediate III, IV, or Advanced A & B. Each dancer will create their own solo or small group piece which will be presented at an informal performance on the stage in the Wayne Center for the Arts auditorium on Friday, August 6th at 6:30PM. Students will need to bring their music selection to the first class. Students will be responsible for scheduling studio space for additional rehearsal as needed (see Front Desk to schedule).

Wayne Center for the Arts
237 South Walnut Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-264-2787
www.wayneartscenter.org

This year marks the 27th year we will help prepare children for school. The 2010 Back to School Project will be held August 7-12. This very special project provides each child (in grades K-12) “nice as new clothing”, new socks, underwear, school supplies and new shoes. To pull off a project of this size requires a lot of help. Can you help us this year?
Maybe you’d like to shop with children—we need both men and women and complete training is provided. Restocking tables is an important job as well. Help with set up at the start or clean up at the end is also extremely appreciated. To sign-up, call Laura Groves at 330-262-1662, ext. 213.

SPECIFIC BACK TO SCHOOL NEEDS:
• Good, clean men’s adult size pants & jeans for our teens.
• Gently used (outgrown) children’s clothing, sizes 6-16, especially boy’s jeans.
• School supply items, including: back packs, scissors, compasses, protractors, markers, colored pencils,
• Monetary donations…always needed! We must buy underwear, socks, and shoes.

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE MINISTRIES
454 East Bowman St., Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-262-1662

The Wooster Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Fall Basketball League held from September 5th – October 17th at the Gault Recreation Center.

This league has four divisions – 5th & 6th and 7th & 8th for boys and girls. Get in basketball shape with this Sunday night league. Teams will be formed by the Wooster Parks and Recreation Department. Cost is $45 for Wooster residents and $50 for non-residents.

Deadline to register is August 13th or until league fills. You can pick up a registration form at the Community Center, register online at www.woosteroh.com/rec.php or have one a form sent to you by calling Ashley Brillhart @ (330)263-5207 or emailing abrillhart@woosteroh.com.

Panda Preschool Accepting Registrations for the upcoming (2010-2011) school year. Panda is a Christian-based preschool located at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Pittsburg, on 9451 Ashland Road. Early education opportunities provided in a happy, wholesome, and nurturing environment.

Classes are offered for children ages 3-5. For further information contact Rhonda Bodager, preschool administrator, at 330-263-1898.

Big Prairie - Lakeville Community Club
Rockin' In The Park
August 1st 2:00PM
Food & Drink Concession Available
Chairs & tents welcome
Featuring Live Local Bands:
Aftermath
Noise Hole
Fallout
Faded Hope
Donations appreciated!
All proceeds go to Lake Memorial Park

Sunday, August 1 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Interested in international adoption?

You are invited to attend a free information meeting on Sunday, August 1 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm at 3021 Gary Kyle Court in Medina. Learn more about adopting through Children's Hope International, with a special emphasis on adoption from Ethiopia, from a family who has already been through this rewarding process.

Call Nicole at 330-952-1513.