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Painting: Acrylic, Oil and Watercolor (adults)
Contemporary Watercolor/Acrylic Painting (all levels)
Morning Open Studio: Pottery (ages 16-adult)
Classes below are listed in order of date starting:
Have Camera Will Travel
Do you have photos of distant lands you have visited? Would you like to share your exciting trip with your family and perhaps television viewers? Make a video using your still photos and your voice describing where you went and what fun you had, include your friends. A final DVD will be yours for posterity.
Tuition: $100 ($90 for members)
Mondays 6-8 pm (5 classes)
May 21-June 18
Instructor: Jeff Fast (Class held in Media Center)
Me and Mommy (or Daddy) Pinch Pot Class
This is a great way to spend quality, creative and fabulously fun time with your kid/s! In this one-day class both adult and child will create a unique and delightful hand-built cup and saucer! Techniques will include pinch pots, coils, slab roll and underglaze! Each adult may bring up to three children ages 7-15. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. (Class limited to 10 children.)
Tuition: $50 per adult and one child, and $25 per additional child &/or adult (just in case both Mom and Dad want to come. J)
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 – 1:00pm
Instructor: Kym Maehl
3D Claymation
Learn the skill of Stop Motion with clay figures.
5 sessions include storyboarding, sculpting, shooting and editing.
Create a cute animation with other students.
Tuition: $100 ($90 for members)
Tuesdays 5-7pm
Date June 5th – July 3rd
Instructor: Darla Bayer (Class held in Media Center)
After School Art (ages 6-13) Session II
Students receive introduction in drawing and painting in various mediums. Small class size will ensure that each student will receive individualized attention geared towards his or her ability level. All materials are included in tuition.
Tuition: $105 ($95 BAC Members)
Wednesdays June 6th – July 18th (no class July 4th)
Instructor: Lee Netzel
Location: Painting Studio
Family, Gathering~Make a Memory DVD
Gather photos, news clippings and more to create this loving gift of memories. Invite your Grandma (or Grandpa or Uncle George) to a casual interview by you where you ask them questions about their past. Get the final story on DVD in a couple weeks with titles. An additional fee of $25/hour for the final edit of your story, average is 1 hour.
Tuition: $80 ($70 for members)
Monday 6-8pm
(First day of class, the rest of your classes will be a flex schedule determined by you and the instructor, 3 classes total)
June 25
Instructor: Jeff Fast (Class held in Media Center)
After School Art (ages 6-13) Session III
Students receive introduction in drawing and painting in various mediums. Small class size will ensure that each student will receive individualized attention geared towards his or her ability level. All materials are included in tuition.
Tuition: $105 ($95 BAC Members)
Wednesdays August 1st – September 5th
Instructor: Lee Netzel
Location: Painting Studio
Beginning Japanese Water-Base Woodcut
Moku-hanga is traditional Japanese woodblock printing. Carol will teach this hands-on process with traditional Japanese carving tools, brushes and washi papers. A brief history will be reviewed before students carve three wood blocks the first class. The second class will be devoted to printing the carved wood blocks and layering the colors from light to dark as you print. Students will learn kento registration and how to print with water colors, rice paste and a baren. This process is safe for the artist and the environment. Open to all levels.
Demonstration: 2:00 p.m. – First Saturday Wine Walk, August 4, 2012
Tuition: $75 ($65 BAC Members) – includes supplies
1st Class, Saturday: August 11, 2012, 9 am – 3 pm
2nd Class, Saturday: August 18, 2012, 9 am – 3 pm
Instructor: Carol Brown
Location: Art Classroom
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Make a short film in one week
Make a short film in one week. The script is written. We need camera crew, actors, light operators, sound operators and editors. What you don’t know you will learn. This class is for adults and kids. Take a class with your kid or your little brother/sister, special pricing, call Tami at 883-1976 x114.
Tuition: $150 ($130 for BAC/NNFF members)
Mon thru Friday 11:00 am- 2:00 pm, June 18-22
OR
Mon thru Friday 5 pm-8 pm, June 25-29
Instructor: Darla Bayer & crew, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Class One- Writing a Script (Ages 10-16)
Make a short film, Start by writing the script.
Tuition: $80 ($70 for BAC/NNFF members)
Fridays 11:00 am- 2:00 pm 3 weeks, July 6, 13 and 20
Instructor: Chris Bayer, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Class Two- Camera Use (Ages 10-16)
Make a short film, Learn in one class how to operate the digital video cameras. White balance to audio.
Tuition: $20
Monday 11-1, July 9th
OR
Thursday 11-1, July 12th
Instructor: Keith Barnett, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Class Three- Acting for Camera (Ages 10-16)
Make a short film, Learn how the camera sees you. How much emotion you need to show and where to look. These are different skills than stage acting.
Tuition: $45 ($40 for BAC/NNFF members)
Tuesdays 11-1 pm 2 weeks, July 10 & 17
Instructor: Darla Bayer, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Class Four- Clappers, Costumes and Props (Ages 10-16)
Make a short film, Make your own clapper, discover costuming techniques and prep all for upcoming filming.
Tuition: $20
Wednesday 11-1, July 18
Instructor: Darla Bayer, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Class Five- Learn to Direct! (Ages 10-16)
Make a short film It’s not enough to just hand your actors the script. They need to be told where to stand, what reactions they should give and the way they should speak a line. If you are going to direct you must take this class. You must take “Lights! Camera! Action! Class and be available to direct during the week of May 28-June 1 Mon-Fri as needed.
Tuition: $40 ($30 for BAC/NNFF members)
Wed & Fri 11-1, July 25 & 27
Instructor: Darla Bayer, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Class Six- Casting Call! (Ages 10-16)
Make a short film, So you want to be in a film? We have the scripts and the directors all lined up. Time to cast the film! You must take “Lights! Camera! Action! Class and be available to act during the week of May 28-June 1, Mon-Fri as needed.
Tuition: $20
Fri 11-1, July 27
Instructor: Danita Bayer, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Class Seven- Lights! Cameras! Action! (Ages 10-16)
Make a short film, this is it! We have the scripts, the actors, directors and cameramen have been trained, costumes and props are ready!
Tuition: $100 ($90 for BAC/NNFF members)
Sat through Sat 10-3 (once cast a schedule will be worked up, each student will be utilized a minimum of 9 hours, but most will not be needed the entire time), July 28-Aug 4
Instructor: Darla Bayer and crew, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Class Eight- Editing and Post Production (Ages 10-16)
Make a short film, We’ve got the footage. Now learn how to complete the picture. Editing skills will be taught as you go on Final Cut Pro!
Tuition: $120 ($100 for BAC/NNFF members)
Tuesday and Thursdays 11-1 or by appointment, Aug 7-16
Instructor: Darla Bayer, Location: Media Center
Filmmaking Not A Class-The Red Carpet (Ages 10-16)
We’ve MADE a short film! Or two or three! Now we roll out the red carpet and celebrate!
Tuition: FREE to all!, invite friends, family, neighbors, your doctor!
Friday 7 pm, Aug 17
Instructor: Darla Bayer & Crew
Peter Pan School Version (Grades K-12)
This simplified and shortened two-act version is perfect for schools and other youth groups with limited time to rehearse. The music has been transposed for young voices, keeping all the favorite parts without the demands of a large production.
Tuition: $95
Auditions June 23;
Rehearsals June 25-Aug 2, Performances Aug 3-12
Instructor: Andie Anderson, Location: MHJT
Ballroom Dance Styles- (All ages-no partner necessary)
Students learn fundamental skills in the various dance styles. An introductory class to ballroom dance designed as a fun introduction to ballroom dance in various styles, including but not limited to, Waltz, Tango, Swing, Foxtrot, Salsa and Cha-Cha. For drop in fee, please contact instructor.
Tuition: $99 ($90 for BAC Members) or Open enrollment: $10 per drop in class
Mondays 6:00 pm, Summer Session June 4 – August 27 (12 sessions)
Instructor: Tami Castillo-Shelton, Location: Ballroom
Beginning Square Dance-Ages 13-adult (First Session FREE)
Square dancing is a true part of Americana that has evolved into a modern western dance style danced the same the world over. It is not your country barn dance of old! Today’s square dancing is great exercise, a terrific stress reliever and just plain old fun. If you can walk in time to music, if you can tell your left hand from your right, then you can square dance. Everybody that does it loves it! Just ask ‘em. So make Wednesday nights something special and come see for yourself. There’s nothing good on Wednesday night TV anyway.
Tuition: Open enrollment paid to instructor: $7.00-adults, $5.00-teens
Wednesdays 7:00 – 9:00pm
Instructor: Ron Hunter, Location: Grand Ballroom
Introduction to Acoustic Music and Singing (For ages 6 and up)
This series will introduce traditional acoustic music styles through instruments and voice.
Students will follow the development of genres such as the blues, bluegrass, Celtic music, gospel, jazz, Latin, and traditional folk music through presentations and demonstrations. Participants will be able to try out a variety of acoustic instruments. Songs will be selected by the group for a short recital at the end of the week.
Tuition: $95 ($85 for siblings and BAC Members)
Hours: 9:00 to 11:30 am Mon-Fri
Dates: Session I: June 18-22
Session II: Aug 6-10
Instructors: Stan and Johanna Soliday, Location: Grand Ballroom
Improvisation for Teen Actors (ages 10-15)
This 8-week workshop series will introduce students to the basics of acting through theatre games, acting exercises, improvisation and scene work.
Focus will be on active participation. Students will engage in creative exercises to build self-confidence, as they develop imagination, creativity and self-expression.
These exciting classes will culminate with in-class demonstrations where students share their experience with family and friends.
Tuition: $160 ($140 BAC Members)
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Performance Hall
Vocal Performance Workshop
It’s time to get ready for your next audition or performance! Participants will get a chance to hone their performance skills in front of a small but supportive group of peers, receive feedback, and learn to incorporate it. Participants may also choose to work in small groups to learn harmony and back-up singing techniques. Topics covered: Song interpretation, nerves and ‘stage fright,’ connecting to the song, connecting to the audience, song selection, and stage presence. The 8-week session will culminate in a performance for friends and family.
Tuition: $140 ($130 BAC Members)
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Performance Hall
Story Interpretation for Beginning Actors, Ages 6-9
Bring your imagination and prepare for fun as young actors use basic improvisation and acting skills to write and direct their own fairy tale! Using well-known fairytales as a starting point, students will write, cast, and rehearse their own unique version while designing and constructing basic props and costumes. The 8-week session will culminate with a performance for friends and family.
Tuition: $120 ($110 BAC Members)
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Performance Hall
Drop-In Karaoke Night – Idol Style! (No age limit)
Come sing your heart out once a month in front of a panel of “Idol-style Judges!” (Don’t worry, no Simons allowed!) Don your best outfit, bring your karaoke track or choose from a list provided, and rock out in front of friends and fellow participants. This is a great way to work your audition material, try out the new song you just wrote or just come out and have some fun! 5:30 – 7:00
First Wed of the month, $5.00/drop in fee to participate, free to watch!
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Performance Hall
Introduction to Handcrafts (For ages 6 and up)
Discover how to create things with fibers! Depending on student interest, this series may include the basics of knitting and crochet, embroidery stitches, off loom weaving, rope braiding, and wheat weaving. Learn the history of each craft form and its current applications. Create sample pieces as keepsakes. All materials will be supplied.
Tuition: $95 ($10 off for siblings and BAC members)
Hours: 12:30 to 3:00 pm Mon-Fri
Dates: Session I: June 18-22
Session II: Aug 6-10
Instructor: Johanna Soliday, Location: Grand Ballroom
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