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date: September 6, 2012<U><o:p></o:p></U></SPAN></P>
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Classes in the Arts Begin September 10<SUP>th</SUP><o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">The
Ashtabula Arts Center will be starting their session of fall classes on
September 10<SUP>th</SUP>. The Ashtabula Arts Center is a multi-arts facility
offering classes and events in the areas of dance, music, theater and the visual
arts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Pre-registration and
pre-payment are required for all classes and workshops.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Arts Center members receive a 10%
discount on the class fee. To register or for more information contact the
Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Dance Classes<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">The cost of each dance classes is $65 for the session
unless otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Ballet IA <BR>Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><BR>10 weeks beginning Sept.
10<BR>Children with no prior experience will begin formal training in classical
ballet at this level. Learn basic ballet vocabulary, proper body alignment and
coordination. Musicality and creativity are developed.<BR><BR>Ballet III &
IV <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Mondays, 4:30 - 6 p..m.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><BR>10 weeks beginning Sept.
10<BR>Students will continue the study of the principles of classical ballet.
Multiple turns, batteries and grand allegro steps will be introduced. Students
will be expected to work with greater emphasis on discipline, exactness and
precision in skills.<BR><BR>Beginning Lyrical Jazz <BR>Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
<BR>10 weeks, beginning Sept. 10 <BR>for ages 8 and up<BR>A fusion of ballet
with jazz & contemporary dance techniques with an expressive quality. This
class will help students learn to interpret music & express themselves
through movement.<BR><BR>Advanced Pointe <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Mondays, 6 - 7 p.m. <BR>8 weeks beginning Sept. 10<BR>$52
class fee/$46.80 member rate<BR>The principles of pointe technique will be
continued.<BR><BR>Beginning and Intermediate Ballroom Dance<BR>Mondays, 6:30 -
7:30 p.m. <BR>for 6 weeks beginning Sept. 10<BR>Singles:$39 class fee/$35.10
member rate <BR>Couples: $57 class fee/$51.30 member rate <BR>An upbeat and fun
class that teaches numerous ballroom dances. Join the fun!<BR><BR>Pre-Ballet
<BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>for ages 5 - 7
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. <BR>10 weeks beginning Sept.
11<BR>Exploring a modified ballet technique. Basic ballet vocabulary, basic body
alignment and rhythm will be introduced. Prerequisite: Creative Movement or
coordinator’s permission.<BR><BR>Ballet II <BR>Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. <BR>10
weeks beginning Sept. 11<BR>Stressing flexibility, strength and alignment, this
class builds on the previous level of training. Designed for students who have
had a full year or more of Ballet I. <BR><BR>Ballet III & IV <BR>Tuesdays,
5:15 - 6:45 p..m. <BR>10 weeks beginning Sept. 11<BR>See Monday’s description.
<BR><BR>Clara & the Nutcracker’s Adventures Through Movement<BR>Tuesdays,
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>for ages 4
&5 <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>8 weeks beginning Sept.
11<BR>$64 session fee/$57.60 member rate<BR>Each week we will explore a
different Nutcracker character while learning basic dance steps and nurturing
creative imaginations! Join the magical world of the Nutcracker Prince and Clara
as they journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets!<BR
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Beginning/Intermediate Pointe<BR> Tuesdays, 6:45 -
7:45 p.m. <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>8 weeks beginning
Sept. 11<BR>$52 class fee/$46.80 member rate<BR>The principles of pointe
technique will be introduced. <BR><BR>Get in shape with Latin inspired fun!
<BR>“Zumba” <BR>for adults <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45
p.m. <BR>for 10 weeks beginning Sept. 12<BR>Cost to take 1 class per week $80
class fee/$72 member rate;<BR>Cost to take 2 classes per week $160 class
fee/$144 member rate<BR>Join us for this exhilarating, EASY to follow, calorie
burning dance fitness class on our special shock absorbing floor! Zumba blends
red-hot international music with fun and easy steps to form a “fitness party”
that is downright addictive! No dance experience is necessary. <BR><BR>Ballet IB
<BR>Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. <BR>with Shelagh Dubsky <BR>10 weeks beginning
Sept. 12<BR>Children with previous training will continue work in classical
ballet. Learn basic ballet vocabulary, proper body alignment and coordination.
Musicality and performance qualities will be stressed.<BR><BR>Ballet
III & IV <BR>Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>10 weeks beginning Sept. 12<BR>See
Monday’s description. <BR><BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ballet III & IV <BR>Thursdays, 5:15 -
6:45 p.m. <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>10 weeks beginning
Sept 13<BR>See Monday’s description.<BR><BR>Ballet II <BR>Thursdays, 5:15 - 6:45
p.m. <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>6 weeks beginning Sept.
13<BR>See Tuesday’s description.<BR
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Advanced Pointe <BR>Thursdays, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>8 weeks, beginning Sept. 13<BR>$52 class
fee/$46.80 member rate<BR>See Monday’s description.<BR
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><U>Visual Arts Classes</U><BR></FONT></FONT></B><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><BR></SPAN><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Decorative One-Stroke Painting Workshops with Janet
Regelman<BR>Mondays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. <BR>$20 class fee or $18 member rate per
weekly workshop plus the listed materials fee<BR>Based on the One-Stroke
Painting method made popular by Donna Dewberry, each workshop completes a
different project. All materials are provided. Once you’ve learned the
technique, you can do lots of projects at home. Sign up for one workshop or all
of them!<BR>Sept. 10: Table Runner Materials Fee: TBA<BR>Sept. 17: Ceramic Vase:
Indian Corn Materials Fee: $7<BR>Sept. 24: Wood Star Scarecrow Materials Fee:
$3<BR>Oct. 1: Technique Class Materials Fee: $3 or $8 w/ tablet <BR>Oct. 8: Clay
Pot Candy Dispenser Materials Fee: TBA<BR>Oct. 15: Pansy Stool Materials
Fee: $10<BR>Oct. 22: Barrel Stave Pumpkins Materials Fee: $5<BR>Oct. 29: Little
Drummer Boy Drum Materials Fee:
$10
<BR><BR>Beginning Pottery </FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">for adults/teens<BR>Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$60 class fee plus a $15 materials
fee<BR>8 weeks beginning September 10<BR>This class will teach the basic
techniques involved in the potter's wheel and hand building allowing time for
practice & creativity. We will also experiment with combining elements.
Students may focus in one area if they wish. <BR><BR>Raku! <BR>for
adults/teens<BR>Mondays, 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. <BR>$60 class fee plus a $15 materials
fee<BR>6 weeks beginning September 10<BR>Raku is a Japanese glaze firing
technique that produces spectacular effects. This is an exciting hands-on
process where finished clay pieces are placed in the kiln and heated quickly
with a propane burner. The red-hot pottery is removed and placed in a container
with combustible materials to smoke. After smoking, the pottery is cleaned and
the glaze is revealed. Students will hand build both sculptural and functional
pottery. The final classes will be held outside where students <BR>will fire
their own work. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><BR>Beginning/Intermediate Knitting
<BR>for adults/teens <BR>Tuesdays, 1 - 2:30 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$50 class fee <BR>8 weeks beginning
September 11<BR>Learn the basics of knitting. Our first project will be a scarf.
As students progress, Meeghan will coach them through a project of their own
choosing. For the first class, bring 1 skein of worsted weight yarn (just ask at
the store if you don't know what this is) and size 8 or 9 straight needles.
Choose a smooth yarn as bumpy and eyelash yarns are difficult to learn
with.<BR><BR>Animal Explorers <BR>for grades K-3<BR>Tuesdays, 4 - 5 p.m.
<BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$35 class fee <BR>for 8 weeks
beginning September 11<BR>See how famous artists have used animals in their work
and explore working in the style of those artists. We will look at examples from
ancient history, different countries and even modern art for inspiration.
Students will use different types of materials and techniques. <BR><BR>Art
Explorers for grades 2-6<BR>Tuesdays, 5 - 6 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$35 class fee <BR>8 weeks beginning
September 11<BR>We will use paints, pastels, markers, ink pen, watercolors and
colored pencils in different combinations and may even do some sculpture. A
class for kids who like to trying new things.<BR><BR>Drawing Dragons <BR>for
ages 10 and up <BR>6:30 - 7:30 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>8 weeks beginning September 11 <BR>$40
class fee <BR>Learn dynamic drawing techniques with local artist/illustrator
Ralph Bacon who created the dragon mural for the new Lakeside High School gym.
Ralph will coach students through creating their own illustrations of dragons.
Techniques such as shading and foreshortening will be used to bring the
illustrations to life. <BR><BR>Advanced Drawing <BR>for ages 15 &
up<BR>Tuesdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>8 weeks beginning September 11 <BR>$50
class fee</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Taught by Ralph Bacon who is a professional artist with
three decades of experience, this class is for the student who already has a
good basis in drawing skills and would like to expand their technique. Please
bring samples of your drawings to the first class and be prepared to talk about
what you would like to learn. Ralph will design lessons to address the interests
of students. There will be weekly drawing assignments to complete between
lessons. Students will work in graphite, pen, conte and charcoal. High school
students should consider this class as an opportunity to build their portfolio.
<BR><BR>Beginning/Intermediate Stained Glass<BR>for adults <BR>5:30 - 8:30
p.m.<BR>Four Sessions: September 11(Monday) & Tuesdays, Sept. 17, 24 and
Oct. 2<BR>$75 class fee/$67.50 member rateplus a $75 materials fee<BR>Students
will be introduced to the copper foil method while completing a flat panel. Cut
glass, fit the glass to a pattern, apply copper foil and solder. Students will
choose from patterns provided by the teacher. The finished panel will measure
approximately 7 1/2” x 10.” Intermediate students will work on an alternate
project at their level.<BR><BR>Drawing for the Young Artist <BR>for grades
1-3<BR>Wednesdays, 4 - 4:45 p.m. <BR>$30 class fee</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">for 8 weeks beginning September 12<BR>Designed for the
young student who wants to try new things or for the student who needs a little
help in building their self-confidence in drawing. Students will draw
realistically but also explore a variety of materials to keep it fun.
<BR><BR>Basic Drawing for Children<BR> for grades 4-6 </FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$35 class fee <BR>for 8 weeks beginning
September 12<BR>The focus is on "What do you see?" and "Draw what you see."
Students will use a variety of drawing materials and be introduced to the
"tricks of the trade" that professional artists use.
<BR><BR>Beginning/Intermediate Knitting <BR>for adults/teens<BR>6:30 - 8 p.m.
<BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$50 class fee</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">8 weeks beginning September 12<BR>See Monday’s
description.<BR><BR>Cooking Class "Cocktail Party Fare"<BR>with Debbie
LaPierre<BR>Wednesday, October 10th<BR>7 - 8:30 p.m.<BR>$25 class fee
<BR>Cocktail party fare with a flair will be the theme of the night! Join in the
culinary fun as we “christen” the newly remodeled Arts Center kitchen! This
class will feature preparation & tasting of food prepared by the instructor
using professional technique, take-home recipe packets and demonstration of
favorite kitchen tools & gadgets. The menu includes: Champagne Sparkle,
Sangria Cordoba, Homemade Cheddar Crackers with Sun Dried Tomato Dip, Asparagus
Blue-Cheese Roll-Ups and Artichoke Truffles.<BR><BR>Claytivity <BR>for grades
1-6<BR>Thursdays, 6 -7 p.m. <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$40
class fee plus a $5 materials fee<BR>8 weeks beginning September 13<BR>Learn the
basic methods of hand building in clay. Students will get to use their own
creative ideas. All the projects will be bisque fired and glazed to create
permanent works of art. <BR><BR>Clay Sculpture <BR>for adults/teens<BR>7 - 8:30
p.m. <BR>$50 class fee plus a $15 materials fee<BR>8 weeks beginning September
13<BR>The instructor will work with you to bring your ideas to life. The work
produced in this class will be primarily decorative as opposed to
functional.<BR><BR>Watercolor Techniques <BR>for adults/teens<BR>Thursdays, 6 -
7:30 p.m. <BR>$50 class fee</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">8 weeks beginning September 13<BR>Learn techniques that
will enable you to work on your own subject matter outside of the classroom.
Each class will include demonstrations of technique and time for students to
paint. <BR><BR>Drawing for Painters<BR>for adults/teens <BR>Thursdays, 8 - 9
p.m. <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$40 class fee</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">8 weeks beginning September 13<BR>The success of a
finished painting very much on the base drawing used. In this class, students
will develop drawings skills to employ to create the design for original
paintings. <BR><BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Art for
Homeschoolers <BR>grades 1 - 6: Fridays 10 - 11 a.m.<BR>grades 7 - 12: Fridays
11 a.m. - noon<BR>$5 per person per class<BR>Classes are scheduled by the month
and must be paid at the beginning of the month.<BR>Drawing, painting, sculpture
and mixed media are included. Lessons include art vocabulary, principles of
design and art history. Cross-curricular concepts will also be
introduced.<BR><BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Mixed Media for
Kids <BR>for ages 7 - 12<BR>Saturdays, 9 - 10 a.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$35 class fee</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">8 weeks beginning September 15<BR>We will use paints,
pastels, markers, ink pen, watercolors and colored pencils in all different
combinations. The instructor will help you to learn more about these drawing and
painting tools and how to be better able to combine them into interesting works
of art. <BR><BR>Oil Painting <BR>for adults/teens<BR>Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon
<BR>$50 class fee</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">8 weeks beginning September 15 <BR>This is a beginning
course that will teach the "A to Z's" of oil painting. Along with demonstrations
of techniques, you will be encouraged to learn to choose a good composition
before you begin a painting and learn to paint what you see.A materials list is
available however; the instructor prefers that you wait to purchase materials
until after she reviews them at the first class. If you already have supplies,
bring them to the first class session.<SPAN
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size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Storybook Stagecraft for grades 1 -
6<BR>Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m. <BR>with Kimberly Godfrey<BR>10 weeks beginning Sept.
11th<BR>$60 class fee/$54 member rate<BR>Focusing on a classic children's story,
students learn the basics of acting -- stage delivery, diction and projection,
emotion, pantomime, focus, and blocking. At the final class, students will
present a performance of the story as readers' theater for family & friends.
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style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Acting
Without Words<BR>for all ages <BR>Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. <BR>6 weeks beginning
Sept. 11th<BR>$42 class fee<BR>One of the key ingredients in the recipe of
acting is understanding how to incorporate your body and facial expressions.
This class is a perfect mix of movement, expression, & physicality, all put
together without using words! Perfect for beginning actors and dancers who want
to learn some acting basics and as well as how to incorporate them in
performance situations. <BR><BR>Acting Intensive <BR>for ages 11 and
up<BR>Tuesdays, 8 - 9 p.m. <BR>6 weeks beginning Sept. 11th<BR>$42 class
fee<BR>Do you love acting and want to learn more? We will help you find new
monologues for auditions, let you work on scenes with other actors and tweak
your technique! Learn about different theater genres. This is the perfect class
for the aspiring actor!<BR><BR>Improv for Teens <BR>for ages 8-18<BR>Saturday,
October 6th <BR>10 a.m. - noon <BR>$10 worshop fee/$9 member rate<BR>Do you like
using your imagination? Making up stories with your friends? If so, this
workshop will be great for you! Join this morning workshop where everything will
be made up by the actors and anything goes! <BR><BR>Improv for Adults <BR>ages
18 and up <BR>Saturday, October 6th <BR>12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><BR>$10 workshop fee<BR>Have you ever
seen the show, "Who's Line is it Anyway?" Join this workshop to explore the many
ways of improvisation where anything goes! Come and join in a crazy and fun
filled afternoon!<BR><BR></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=MsoHyperlinkFollowed><B><SPAN
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size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Music Theory 1 <BR>for child through adult
<BR>Thursdays, 5 - 6 p.m. <BR>beginning Thurs. Sept.
13<SUP>th</SUP><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">$70 class fee<BR>This class is perfect for
people who are just beginning to enter the musical world. It will introduce
general music knowledge and reading music. The cost of the required text book
for this class is included in your registration fee.<BR><BR>Music Theory 2
<BR>for child through adult<BR>Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. <BR>beginning Thurs. Sept
13th<BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$70 class fee<BR>An
intermediate look into music. If you already know the basics-- this class is for
you! Come and expand your knowledge into the musical world of reading music
while skipping the basics. The cost of the required text book for this class is
included in your registration fee.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><U><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Thursdays are for Tots! </FONT></U></SPAN></B><B><SPAN
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style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Featuring Art, Dance, Drama and Music!
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Three different classes for your preschooler, ages 3 to
5. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Sign up for one, two or all three classes!
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Classes run for 5 weeks beginning Sept. 13th.
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Each class: $28 for the session OR $75 for the session
when you sign up for all three!</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Preschool Drama </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:10 a.m.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><BR>5 weeks beginning Sept. 13th<BR>Your
preschooler will learn to act out different animals, emotions and activities.
This class will be based around movement, working with others to tell a story
and just having fun with acting. <BR><BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Preschool Art Expression</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Thursdays, 10:15 - 10:45 p.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>5 weeks beginning Sept. 13th<BR>We will
create with paint, paper, scissors, glue and lots of other fun materials.
Students will learn to relate projects to a story or idea. They will receive
instruction in the proper use and care of materials and be encouraged to develop
confidence through doing. Dress for a mess!<BR><BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Music for Tots </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: #383838; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><BR><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Thursdays, 10:50 - 11:20 a.m. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>5 weeks beginning Sept. 13th<BR>As a
start for a lifelong love of music, children will sing folk and traditional
songs, play musical games, learn about the structures of music through movement,
and perform on simple instruments developing listening, social and pre-reading
skills.<BR>Register today at (440) 964-3396<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman">The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio
Arts Council.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Pamela Hammond<BR>Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator<BR>Ashtabula Arts Center<BR>2928 West 13th Street<BR>Ashtabula OH
44004<BR>(440) 964-3396<BR><A
href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org">aac@ashartscenter.org</A><BR><A
href="http://www.ashartscenter.org">www.ashartscenter.org</A><BR><A
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