Youth Enrichment

 

Youth Enrichment

 

Brainy Alley

Code 105490-01 / Ages 8-12 / Co-ed / Saturday / 10:15-11:30 AM / 5 sessions / Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 / Members $90 per person / Non-Members $110 per person. (No class 2/13)

 

Code 105490-02 / Ages 8-12 / Co-ed / Saturday / 10:15-11:30 AM / 5 sessions / Mar. 6 – Apr. 3 / Members $90 per person / Non-Members $110 per person.

 

Brainy Alley encourages children to think outside the box.

It provides fun learning experiences to stretch imagination, and promote a “can-do” attitude. Children build with odds and ends, act in improv skits and explore word challenges. All activities teach how to be creative with ordinary things, find innovative solutions and explore new possibilities - skills necessary for today’s changing world. Brainy Alley is based on the principle that intelligence is multi-dimensional and cannot always be measured. For more information, please go to www.brainyalley.com

 

Parent/Child Pottery (fees listed include parent and child)

 

Code 102410-01 / Ages 5-9 + adult / Saturday / 1:00 – 2:30PM / 5 sessions / Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 / Members $110 / Non-Members $135 / Amy Traggianese (No class 2/13)

 

Code 102410-02 / Ages 5-9 + adult / Saturday / 1:00 – 2:30PM / 5 sessions / Mar. 13 – Apr. 10 / Members $110 / Non-Members $135 / Amy Traggianese

 

This class is a great way to get young children and adult family members together to create works of art.  Family artists will help each other in creating coil pots and slab constructions and everyone will be able to experiment on the potter's wheel.  Students will also learn sculptural techniques to create figurines.  Our main emphasis will be to have fun and create interesting three-dimensional pieces.  Final projects will be fired and glazed near the end of the session.

 

Youth Pottery Class with Amy Traggianese

Code 102410-03   / Ages 8 and up / Thursday / 4:45 – 6:00PM / 5 sessions / Jan. 21 – Feb. 25 / Members $70 / Non-members $90 /  Amy Traggianese (No class 2/18)

 

Code 102410-04   / Ages 8 and up / Thursday / 4:45 – 6:00PM / 5 sessions / Mar. 11 – Apr. 8 / Members $70 / Non-members $90 /  Amy Traggianese

 

Explore the exciting versatility of clay!  Children will create coil pots, slab constructions or figures. Students will also explore using the potter's wheel.  Beginners will be given basic instruction and students with previous experience will further develop their skills.  Final projects will be fired and glazed near the end of the session.

 

Project Runway

Code 112620-01 / Ages 10 and up / Thursday / 4:15 – 5:15 PM / 5 sessions / Jan. 21 – Feb. 25 / Members $110 / Non-Members $135 (No class 2/18)

 

Code 112620-02 / Ages 10 and up / Thursday / 4:15 – 5:15 PM / 5 sessions / Mar. 11 – Apr. 8 / Members $110 / Non-Members $135

 

Children will design an outfit from a mystery material supplied the first day of class. Then they will learn to use the sewing machine to make it.  The last class will end with a fashion show for parents.

 

Susan Striker’s Young at Artฎ Passport to Art

Code 112410-05 / 7 – 12 yr. / Saturday / 10:30 – 12:00PM / 8 sessions / Jan. 30– Mar. 27 / Members $195 / Non-members $220 / Susan Striker’s Young at Art (No class 2/13)

 

This unique arts & crafts program gives children a chance to travel all around the world without leaving home. Children can unravel the mysteries of Egyptian mummies and pyramids, travel south of the border to celebrate the rich culture of Mexico, go on an African Safari, walk in Native American moccasins or visit Japan in this new exciting program.

 

Cartooning with Mike Valentine

Code 112680-01 / ages 8-13 / Wednesday / 3:00 – 4:00 PM / 5 sessions / Jan. 20 – Feb. 24 / Members $75 / Non-Members $90 / Mike Valentine (No class 2/17)

 

Code 112680-02 / ages 8-13 / Friday / 6:00 – 7:00 PM / 5 sessions / Jan. 22 – Feb. 26 / Members $75 / Non-Members $90/ Mike Valentine (No class 2/19)

 

Code 112680-03 / ages 8-13 / Wednesday / 3:00 – 4:00 PM / 5 sessions / Mar. 10 – Apr. 7 / Members $75 / Non-Members $90 / Mike Valentine

 

Code 112680-04 / ages 8-13 / Friday / 6:00 – 7:00 PM / 5 sessions / Mar. 12 – Apr. 9 / Members $75 / Non-Members $90/ Mike Valentine (No class 4/2)

 

This cartooning course is for beginner and intermediate students. The course will cover how to draw cartoon heads, expressions, poses, action which will lead up to the students drawing their own original comic strips. Super hero comics will also be covered, as well as, how animation is done. Great fun!

Biography: Mike Valentine is a professional cartoonist and illustrator. His work has appeared in The Connecticut Post, Trumbull Times and numerous other newspapers and magazines. Mike attended Paier College of Art, and Fairfield University. Mr. Valentine worked for Disney, and has had several of his newspaper comic strips published. He has worked on a number of "Batman" and "Superman" comic books, for DC comics. He has done advertising cartoons for newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, and t-shirt designs, among other promotional products. Mike has taught cartooning throughout the state of Connecticut, as well as Orlando, Florida. Mike does oil painting, acrylics, watercolor, mural painter and other fine arts. Mike does caricatures at parties, conventions, and other private and corporate events. In addition, he works with video clay animation.

 

Break Dancing Class

Code 121080-01 / Ages 6 and up / Thursday / 6:30-7:30 PM / 5 sessions / Jan. 21 – Feb. 25 / Members $60 / Non-Members $75 (No class 2/18)

 

Code 121080-02 / Ages 6 and up / Thursday / 6:30-7:30 PM / 5 sessions / Mar. 11 – Apr. 8 / Members $60 / Non-Members $75

 

Break Dancing offers students who enjoy moving to music and acrobatics an opportunity to dance and perform. This popular dance form builds upper body strength and coordination as well as finding your own character in expressing yourself through dance. In performance, Break Dancing is often a big crowd pleaser, building self confidence among the dancers. Hip-Hop is fast becoming one of the most "in" dance forms in America. Mastering all foundations and elements in this competitive dance style is what we strive for. Luis has been teaching for 7 years and has been the most popular Break Dancing teacher in Connecticut!!

 

 

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Code 115520-01 / Co-ed /ages 11-15 / Saturday / 9 AM-3:00 PM / 1 session / Jan. 30 / Members $70 / Non-Members $85

 

Code 115520-02 / Co-ed /ages 11-15 / Saturday / 9 AM-3:00 PM / 1 session / Mar. 13 / Members $70 / Non-Members $85

 

Trust the American Red Cross, the leader in health and safety training. The Red Cross Babysitting Course is designed to give your child the skills and confidence to become a great care provider.

 

Babysitter’s training is a fun, interactive course that builds confidence and develops the ability to look after young children or young siblings. It also provides an increased awareness of responsibility and leadership skills.

 

The purpose of this course is to provide individuals with information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for young children.

 

This training will help participants develop skills in five critical areas: leadership, safety, safe play, basic care, first aid, and professionalism.

 

Red Cross babysitting is an excellent way to help your child understand the responsibilities of child care.

 

Earn a merit badge at the ECC – Attention Scout Leaders!!!

Bring in your Girl Scout or Boy Scout group in and let our staff help facilitate the session. We have professional instructors and a beautiful facility to host your next event or merit badge earning session. Scout leaders interested in setting up a merit badge session please contact Joel Silkoff. (203)459-9700 x 103

 

 

Adult Enrichment

 

Wheel Pottery with Amy Traggianese

Evening classes                                                   

Code 132470-01 / Adult / Thursday / 6:30 – 8:30 PM / 5 sessions / Jan. 21 – Feb. 25 / Members $100 / Non-Members $120 / Amy Traggianese (No class 2/18)

 

 Code 132470-02 / Adult / Thursday / 6:30 – 8:30 PM / 5 sessions / Mar. 11 – Apr. 8 / Members $100 / Non-Members $120 / Amy Traggianese

 

Students interested in pottery will learn the fundamental techniques in throwing to create functional work such as pots and bowls.  Stamping, carving and incising methods will be used to produce individualized pieces. Students will work at their own pace, beginners are welcome!  Final projects will be fired and glazed near the end of session.

Amy Traggianese is an art teacher in the Easton public schools and has over 20 years of classroom experience. In addition, Amy is a visual artist and creates with a wide variety of mediums, including clay, fiber and gourds.  For more information, go to www.TraggOnline.com.

Parent and Teen Henna Class (ages 11 and up)

Code 132530-05 / Teen & Adult / Tuesday / 6:30 – 8:30 PM / 1 sessions / Mar. 16 / Members $20 / Non-members $35 / Dinal Doshi

 

Tattoes and body art are becoming mainstream and teenagers often see body decoration as a rite of passage.  This special class provides parent and their teen with a perfect solution - a way to experiment with body art that is temporary, safe and pain-free!  This class demonstrates the techniques and discusses the origins and history of henna, safety issues, recipes for mixing henna and basic elements of design.  Come work side by side with your teen on projects, designed to be fun for all ages.  Grandparents, uncles, moms, dads or special adult friends are welcome to bring a teen!  Also, take home a goody bag filled with basic henna designs and materials!  Material fee per team of teen and adult: $15.00

 

Dog Obedience

Puppy Kindergarten

Code 105840-01 / Beginner / Monday / 6:00 – 7:00 PM / 6 sessions / Jan. 25 – Mar. 8 / Members $110 / Non-Members $130 / Julie Zbriger (No class 2/15)

                           

Through consistent reinforcement and praise, your dog will be introduced to the basic commands of sit, down, come, stay, watch, leave it, settle and learn loose leash walking. This course also addresses common problem areas such as potty training, chewing, biting, digging and barking. Social and handling skills learned at a young age helps puppies grow into well adjusted adults in new situations. The Bond of trust and understanding will last a lifetime. 

 

Adult Obedience – Basic I

Code 105840-02 / Advanced / Monday / 7:00 – 8:00 PM / 6 sessions / Jan. 25 – Mar. 8 / Members $110 / Non-Members $130 / Julie Zbriger (No class 2/15)

 

Train your dog in real life situations and your dog becomes reliable in real life situations. By the end of the class many dogs have learned basic commands such as sit, down, come, stay, watch, leave it, settle and loose leash walking. This class also addresses common problem areas such as potty training, chewing, biting, digging and barking. Consistent training at home will reinforce the skills they have learned in class.

 

Perform With The Jazz Guild of Fairfield County

Code 128110-01 / Ages 13 and up / Co-ed / Sunday / 4:00 – 6:00 PM / Feb. 7 – May 30 / Members $300/ Non-members $350 / Varsity Jazz Guild Members If you join late we will prorate fees for remaining sessions.

 

"Perform With The Jazz Guild" is an exciting opportunity for musicians/vocalists interested in performing with an established group of musicians.

 

Those who enroll will have the opportunity to perform jazz standards, show tunes, and party music part of the Guild's repertoire Sundays 4-6 p.m. Participants will perform with the group as well as do solos to showcase their individual talent.

 

Proficient participants may qualify to join the Varsity-Coed Jazz Guild and perform gigs with their professional group.

 

The Varsity-Coed Jazz Guild of Fairfield County was created in 2004 by Eugene Leone Jr. an Easton teenager for the purpose of organizing young musicians interested in performing jazz. By providing a forum for live performances participants have been able to share their interest and network amongst each other to perform for audiences all over the area. 

 

Today, the Jazz Guild Professional Group is considered one of the most dynamic and busiest groups on the local music scene. Guild participants now total over 65 of the most talented young musicians from Fairfield, New Haven, and Westchester Counties. Guild participants have received numerous local and national awards for their accomplishments in music performance.

  

For more information on the Jazz Guild please visit our web site:  

www.reverbnation.com/jazzguild