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ArtsConnect™ is proud to bring new family programs to the community. All of our programs are taught by highly qualified instructors with a passion for the arts.
Programs are held at the Springfield Township Senior / Community Center and are presented by The Springfield Township Arts & Enrichment Council. The council can be contacted at 513-522-1154.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday Workshops
ArtsConnect has designated Wednesday nights as a workshop night where participants can sample a variety of arts media. Workshops range from stained glass, sculpture, journal/creative writing, art history lectures, printmaking, theater improvisation, teen and adult acting classes, painting parties and more! All Wednesday Workshops take place at the Senior and Community Art Center. Sign up for a sampling of workshops and encourage your friends to sign up with you. Some workshops are offered one time and others repeat so be sure to check the online schedule listed below.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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