Child

Children will participate in a story-drama. The teacher will introduce a contemporary or classic children’s story. Children will then use basic acting skills and improv techniques to become any character in the story, then act it out with the rest of the class as an ensemble. Each week features a new story!

Instructor: Dustin Karrat

Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm - Class #C30

Tuition: $135 ($120 members)

Dustin Karrat

 Dustin is a Philadelphia based actor, certified fight choreographer with the Society of American Fight Directors, and teaching artist. He is also the co-founder of Dark Star Theatre, a new company specializing in Czech style blacklight and puppetry.

Dustin has worked with People's Light and Theatre, Hedgerow Theatre, Azuka Theatre, Philadelphia Young Playwrights,and the Cheltenham Center for the Arts Summer Art Camp program, among others.

Acting 101 (Ages 10-12)

Instructor: Dustin Karrat

Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Class #: C-22 (8 class sessions)

Tuition: $145 (Members: $130)

This course will introduce students to the basic principles of Acting. Students will learn projection, enunciation, blocking, and how to effectively express themselves honestly on stage. They will learn to analyze a section of script and develop a character based on those observations. We will develop an acting vernacular, culminating in partnered scenes using age-appropriate texts.

Dustin Karrat

Dustin is a Philadelphia based actor, certified fight choreographer with the Society of American Fight Directors, and teaching artist.  He is also the co-founder of Dark Star Theatre, a new company specializing in Czech style blacklight and puppetry.

Dustin has worked with People's Light and Theatre, Hedgerow Theatre, Azuka Theatre, and Philadelphia Young Playwrights,and the Cheltenham Center for the Arts Summer Art Camp program, among others.

Playing Drama (Ages 7-9)

Instructor: Bailey Shaw

Saturdays, 10 am – 12pm, Class #: C-24

Tuition: $175 (Members: $160)

Starting with a simple object, picture, or song, students will learn to utilize improvisation and playing skills to develop their own world to explore as a group.  We will build characters based on voice work and physical choices to inhabit this world.  Imagination and cooperation will be the skills we focus on cultivating as we create and play together!

Bailey Shaw

Bailey earned her BFA in Acting from Arcadia Universiity, Bailey has been a member of the Cheltenham Center for the Arts staff for two years.  She specializes in improv, movement and laughter.  Known to many of the camp students, Bailey is also a very serious actor who is willing to share her knowledge with you.  She is currently working on various theater projects in the greater Philadelphia area.

Clay for Aspiring Artists (Ages 9 -12)

Instructor: Ellen Pine-Litwin

Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12pm, Class #: C17

Tuition: $130 (Members: $115)

This class is open to all aspiring artists of any skill level.  Students will work on both wheel and hand building projects planned for each class.  Students will produce decorative and functional pottery as well as sculpture.

Ellen Pine Litwin
BFA, Ceramics, Phila. College of Art, Grad. studies in Ed., MCCC, Temple U., Cheltenham Clay Guild, Vermont Craft Center, League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Taught at (GYW-YWCA), Mount Airy learning Tree, Wyncote Academy, Vermont CC. Exhibited at The Clay Studio, Abington Art Center, Cheltenham Art Center, Vox Populi Gallery, Artists League of Mount Airy.

Clay for Kids! (Ages 5 -8)

Instructor: Ellen Pine-Litwin

Saturdays, 9 – 10:30 am, Class# C16

Tuition: $130 (Members $115)

Children will be encouraged to develop their creative skills learning the basics of working with clay.  Throughout the 8 week session they will create themed works of art emphasizing imaginative use of traditional techniques.

Ellen Pine Litwin
BFA, Ceramics, Phila. College of Art, Grad. studies in Ed., MCCC, Temple U., Cheltenham Clay Guild, Vermont Craft Center, League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Taught at (GYW-YWCA), Mount Airy learning Tree, Wyncote Academy, Vermont CC. Exhibited at The Clay Studio, Abington Art Center, Cheltenham Art Center, Vox Populi Gallery, Artists League of Mount Airy.

Fiber and Textiles (Ages 9-12)

Instructor: Marie Max- Fritz

Saturdays: 1:30 – 3 pm, Class #: C15

Tuition: $130 (Members: $115)

Session 2 only (November 14 – January 14, 2012)

Children will create 3D wall hangings that have been influenced by ancient cultures. By using various fibers and textiles, students will learn the historic background in techniques and apply these methods to create Loom Fiber Weavings, Exotic Batik Tapestries, and Mexican Yarn and Bead Collages.

Medieval Time Travel (Ages 5-8)

Instructor: Marie Max- Fritz

Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:15 pm, Class #: C12

Tuition: $110 (Members: $95)

Session 1 only (September 12 – November 5, 2011)

Children will create functional art pieces that are influenced by the Middle Ages.

Narrating stories on structured displays will teach children the symbolic meanings and methods of the medieval Coats of Arms, Triptychs, and Stained Glass.

Marie Max-Fritz

Intro to Stage Combat (Age 13+))

Instructor: Dustin Karrat

Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm, Class #: C-23 (8 class sessions)

Tuition:  $145 (Members: $130)

Students will be taught the fundamentals of unarmed stage combat. They will learn how to safely punch, kick, slap, push, fall, and pull hair in a theatrical context. We will also cover the use of intention and storytelling as part of a successful “fight.” Teamwork, respect, and SAFETY will be used when performing short, choreographed scenes with partners.

Dustin Karrat

Dustin is a Philadelphia-based theatre artist and graduate of Arcadia University. He has acted with People's Light and Threatre Co., Hedgerow Theatre, and Philadelphia Young Playwrights. He is a fight choreographer, and has been certified in all 8 weapon styles with the Society of American Fight Directors as well having over 15 years of martial arts experience . He is also the co-founder of Dark Star Theatre, a new company specializing in Czech style blacklight and puppetry.

Paper Bag Masks

Ages 5-7

Instructor: Rinagai Jawer

Friday, November 25, 4-6 pm, Class #CW12B

Tuition: $35 per class session

One of our favorite summer camp activities; using paper bags students will create wild and wonderful masks with one of our favorite instructors!  Imagination + paint + bags + Rinagai = fabulous art experience!

Rinagai Stanley Jawer

Paper Bag Masks

Ages 5-7

Instructor: Rinagai Jawer

Friday, September 23, 4-6 pm, Class #CW12A

Tuition: $35 per class session

One of our favorite summer camp activities; using paper bags students will create wild and wonderful masks with one of our favorite instructors! Imagination + paint + bags + Rinagai = a fabulous art experience.

Rinagai Stanley Jawer