ADULT Spring Class Registration
Join us this SPRING for these GREAT classes in Theater, Dance, Art, and Music!
SPRING SESSION REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT 9 AM!
Art
Evening Painting Workshop with June Wilson
LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748
February 28 – April 4 | TUESDAYS 7:00 – 9:00 pm (6 classes)
Join artist June Wilson for this EVENING Painting Workshop! Adult participants will be taught to use paints (either oil or acrylic) and will be instructed on color, form, and space. Since this is a workshop, the instruction is individualized and is welcome to all levels from beginner to professional artists and teachers who come for feedback in an environment conducive to serious study.
6 CLASSES: $120
Painting Workshop | Grace Graupe-Pillard
LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748
Meets Tuesdays from March 7 – April 11 (6 weeks)
TIME SLOTS: 9:30 – 11:30 AM | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Painting workshop participants will be taught to use paints (either oil or acrylic) and will be instructed on color, form, and space. Since this is a WORKSHOP, the instruction is individualized and Grace strongly believes that her job is to teach people “to see” the subtlety and nuances of what makes a good work of art in a fresh and original way.
This workshop is for all levels from the rank beginner to professional artists and teachers who come for feedback in an environment conducive to serious study.
This session will be held indoors but as the weather improves, the opportunity for painting outdoors will be available. All participants will be required to wear masks and observe social distance guidelines.
Space is limited and we expect these classes to fill up quickly, so REGISTER TODAY!
6 WEEKS: $120
NEW! Fine Art Academy Program “Become an Artist” by Elizabeth Schettini Sowell Zak ®™️©, Master Fine Artist | Ages: 18+
LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748
March 20 – May 22 (8 CLASSES)
MORNING SESSION | Mondays 10:30am-12:30pm
EVENING SESSION | Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30pm
We are proud to introduce this salon-style, progressive visual arts program, created by Master Artist Elizabeth , MFA . Students of all abilities work side by side under Schettini Sowell-Zak’s expert instruction to learn Drawing, Printmaking, Painting, and Sculpture with creative hands-on experience. As students of all levels are guided through the foundational pillars of Fine Art principals, techniques, and language. students develop strong skills, a more discerning eye, confidence in expressing an opinion about artwork for self-critique while they develop their new creative skills, and learn the language of the art industry.
The Salon Model: From the first class onward, each student’s abilities, interests and strengths are continually re-assessed to create a custom program that is tailor-suited for their own unique journey as an artist. As each artist continues through the program, they build upon information learned in previous class sessions and subjects as they develop their individual creative voice.
The program is intended as one of accumulated knowledge building upon prior sessions. Each class will include: the new information to focus on as a skill, lesson of the day, discussion, and demonstration, ending with a class critique and area to individually focus on.
BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ARTISTS AGES 18+
PRORATED SPOTS AVAILABLE: CALL 732-706- 4110 TO REGISTER
Wellness / Writing
NEW! Relax into Writing with Mimi Cross
LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748
April 6 – June 15 (No class April 13) | Thursdays: 10:00 am – 11:15 pm (10 classes)
Would you like to reduce stress? Do you want to grow your creativity? If so, this 75 minute class is for you! We begin Relax into Writing with a centering warm up consisting of gentle stretches and attention to breath, followed by a guided 15 to 20-minute deep relaxation meditation. In this state of relaxation and body awareness, we learn how to sense blocks within the body through a technique called scanning. After the body scan, we transition from relaxing to writing, with the intention of transforming blocks into stories.If you write, or want to write, learning how tension, tightness, and holding in your body can translate into this special type of treasure will support you.
When time allows, participants will be invited to share their writing, however, sharing is not required!
Materials needed: 1 full size 8×10 or 8×11 notebook. A favorite pen or pencil.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a blanket or cushion.
No previous experience with meditation or creative writing necessary!
10 CLASSES: Members: $200, Non-members: $220
Adult Yoga with Mimi Cross
LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748
March 25 – June 10 (No class April 8 or 15) | Saturdays: 8:00 am – 9:00 am (10 classes)
This gentle but stimulating Yoga class will allow individuals of all levels and fitness experiences to engage in the practice of Yoga. Yoga is an ancient form of full body exercise that focuses on core strength, balance, control, and breath. Exercises can be modified for injuries and all bodies. No previous experience required. Please bring a mat.
Mimi, a 200+ hour certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, is an author, songwriter, and Arts educator as well as the creator of Body of Writing, a practice that adds an additional dimension to the traditional mind-body-spirit discipline of yoga: story. She’s been teaching people of all ages yoga and music since 2001, both privately and in various studios in the Two River region of Monmouth County. To learn more, please visit www.mimicross.com.
10 CLASSES: Members: $150, Non-members: $170
Music
NEW! ZUMBINI with Lisa Zwerin | Ages: 0-4
LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748
January 11 – March 15 | Wednesdays: 10:00 – 10:45am (10 weeks)
A child-focused journey into the world of music, movement, and dance, and the natural response music provokes in both children and adults. A Zumbini class is a celebration of the power of music to enhance our lives, stimulate learning, inspire dance movement, and strengthen the bond between parent and child. What is Zumbini you ask? A 45 minute music and movement experience, which is developmentally appropriate for the age range of the class. Every class, designed for children 0-4 years old with a caregiver and includes dancing, singing and playing instruments. A bonding experience for all is involved, including caregiver to child, child-to-child, and caregiver to caregiver. Focuses on energy, fun, and play to contribute toward the natural development of cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.
10 CLASSES: Members: $150, Non-members: $170
Private In-Person Piano or Voice Lessons with Miss Peggy! | ALL AGES
Voice and Piano teacher Peggy Saxton is offering private in-person lessons at the MAC!
Start playing songs or singing better from your very first lesson! Under Miss Peggy’s nurturing instruction, you’ll learn to read, understand, and create beautiful music from day one!
No matter what your skill level is, in these 30 or 60 minute sessions, students will learn a combination of exercises and approaches to improve confidence, proper technique, and overall musicality.
Miss Peggy makes learning piano or voice accessible and fun for everyone!
NEW STUDENTS: Please email artscenter@middletownnj.org for more details or to schedule a lesson.
