Youth Programs

First Act! Kids Theater

First Act! is a theater class that teaches acting, character development, stage management and design. Participants will gain an appreciation for theater production and learn what goes on behind the stage. They will do warm up activities, acting games, improv, and play analysis. Students will perform a short play on the last day for parents and friends. This class will help the out-going child focus their energies and shy child to come out of their shell. Classes take place at the Springfield Township Community Art Center, Building A, behind the fire station, at 9150 Winton Road.

Girl Scout Fine Arts Workshops

ArtsConnect offers three workshops for girls to earn their painting, drawing, potter, collage, woodworker, textile artist, and outdoor art badges. Workshops are conducted three times a year on Saturdays from 9 - 11 a.m.

Kids Drawing & Painting

The ArtsConnect Kids Drawing & Painting classes combine skills in various mediums. These classes will develop children's artistic skills in order to communicate their own ideas in 2 dimensional form.

Kids Sewing

Learn how to sew by creating fun pillows, stuffed animals, purses, pins, and many more creative projects. The class is taught by Priscilla Oehlschlaeger, also know as Ms. P, who has been teaching hundreds of children how to create art and how to sew.

Lollipop Music Class

Children, ages 5-6, will learn rhythms, patterns, and pitch through movement, song, and playing small instruments. Using the Orff Schulwerk technique, Miss Suzanne will lead this music class with fun and kinesthetic ways to prepare young minds and hands for the piano or other instruments when they reach age 7.

Private Piano Lessons

Each one-on-one lesson is tailored to fit your ability level and musical goals. All ability levels and ages are welcome, from beginner to professional. Many adult students are “come-back” players. Classical, jazz, swing, rock, pop, gospel styles are taught. Music books and supplies are purchased through the instructor or on your own.

Group Guitar Lessons

Private Instrument Lessons

ArtsConnect offers private lessons on many band instruments such as: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, snare drum, trumpet, French horn, trombone. These are perfect lessons for the band student who is looking to refine his or her technique.

Pint-size Picassos

Pint-size Picassos is an art class that is inspired by Children’s Literature and children who are ages 4, 5, and 6. Leafman and the Gingerbread Girl might make an appearance in art class! Classes are offered on Tuesdays from 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Community Art Center.

Tiny Tots Family Art and Yoga

Tiny Tots Family Art and Yoga will help parent and child form a special bonding relationship. This class will combine Art and Yoga for a creative, full body and mind experience. Participants will learn relaxation techniques and yoga stretching moves, as well as, how to express themselves through drawing, painting and sculpting.

Discover Magic

Discover Magic is a performance-based program that teaches valuable social skills, all while having fun! Kids learn magic tricks and how to perform in front of an audience. Students receive a magic kit with props for magic tricks, access to Discover Magic on-line resources and full-color folders that describe the positive character traits of a magician. This is a $40 value. Must take Magic 1 before taking Magic 2.

Wood Shop

The ArtsConnect woodshop class is a semi-traditional woodshop class in which participants will learn how to create different pieces of furniture or woodworking projects. Master craftsman and artist, Patrick Walker, will guide participants through the steps of building a piece from either reclaimed or new materials. Each session is designed for participants to hone their craftsmanship and explore the reaches of their creativity.

Summer Camps

Give your child an enriching experience this summer with an ArtsConnect camp! In this full-time camp, your kids will have a summer filled with imaginative, creative and fulfilling art projects all summer long.

Ceramic Hand-building

Ceramic Hand-building is also for children ages 7 - 13. Megan Stevens will teach children the basics of hand-building and surface design.

Scholarships

Rounding up your class registration provides funding for others to enjoy art programs and classes during times of hardship. Individuals who may be experiencing financial difficulties can apply here for 50% scholarships that can be applied one time to class or camp fees.

Workshops