<div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:center"> SHAC is presenting virtual classes and webinars September 20 - November 4, 2020 as part of<em> Stay-in-Place Productions</em>, the <span>arts</span> <span>council</span>’s response to COVID -19<br>
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<div style="text-align:left"><font size="5"><u><em><span>Art</span> Classes</em></u><br>
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Appreciating Photography</font><br>
Program Description: A survey of creative photography to see how
different image makers have used the camera to create meaning throughout
the history of the medium.<br>
Instructor: Benjamin Hauser<br>
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<font size="5">Building An Online Craft Business Using Etsy</font><br>
Program Description: Etsy is a popular marketplace for selling handmade
goods. Learn to open your own shop and build your online business.
Topics include creating compelling listings, finding your target
customers, getting found in search, branding, marketing, taking good
photos, pricing strategies, and customer service. <br>
Instructor: Karen Koch<br>
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<font size="5">Class Piano</font><br>
Program Description: Class Piano provides students with an exploration
of the piano and beginning musical concepts such as high vs. low, piano
orientation, steady beat/rhythm patterns and playing/reading music.
This exploratory course is great for students to find out if they might
be interested in beginning piano lessons or for students who have
already begun piano lessons. Students will participate in a variety of
games and activities in each session.<br>
Instructor: Alex Piepenbrink<br>
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<font size="5">Chalk Pastel Portraits</font><br>
Program Description: Chalk Pastel Portraits is a course that teaches
students to use chalk pastel to render the likeness of a face. We will
study the proportions from different angles of the face and techniques
for blending and matching colors of skin tones and textures for hair.
Students should have chalk pastels, and a recommended supply list will
be provided.<br>
Instructor: Casandra Harner<br>
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<font size="5">NEW Eurhythmics: Music and Movement</font><br>
Program Description: Eurhythmics is the study of music through movement,
musical games, and kinesthetic learning. This short course will serve
as an introduction to experiencing music and rhythm at its core, and
practicing using your body as a tool to understand music’s most
fascinating secrets.<br>
Instructor:<a href="https://shakerartscouncil.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a5b07734a7329020b0e19b75&id=b426f97086&e=9b2cb8fee2" style="color:rgb(0,124,137);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"> </a>Graham Rosen<br>
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<font size="5"><span style="font-weight:normal">Handcrafted Paper <span>Art</span></span></font><br>
Program Description: Create a hand-crafted object out of paper, flour,
water and decorate! Paper mache can be used to build masks, wall <span>art</span>,
pencil holders, vases, even model animals! We’ll build our frame from
newspaper/circulars and a small amount of flour paste. The second session
we cover our creations in paper mache. The last day we decorate the
dried object using paint or materials from around the house.<br>
Instructor:<a href="https://shakerartscouncil.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a5b07734a7329020b0e19b75&id=1c92c9cf8e&e=9b2cb8fee2" style="color:rgb(0,124,137);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"> </a>Sheela Das<br>
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<font size="5">NEW How to Create a Graphic Novel</font><br>
Program Description: Whether you like to write, to illustrate, both or
neither (but you’re interested in learning to develop, writing and
illustration skills), you can produce a mini graphic novel. This class
takes a step-by-step approach to creating a graphic novel taking place
in each student’s hometown, developing a clear narrative,drawing
engaging characters, producing a story-board and formatting the final
work.<br>
Instructor: Sally Levine<br>
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<font size="5">NEW INDI <span>Art</span> Zone Virtual Branding Sessions</font><br>
Program Description: Our INDI <span>Art</span> Zone Virtual Branding Sessions are designed to educate the youth of today on the power of branding in the <span>arts</span>. Our goal with our virtual branding sessions is to inspire the youth to invest in their <span>artistic</span> creations by educating them on how to create small business plans for their <span>artistic</span> development.<br>
Instructor: Jada Renee<br>
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<font size="5">Mixed Media Fun </font><br>
Program Description: Create fun and funky postcards or greeting cards
using materials easily found at home! Upcycle empty cracker boxes or
cereal boxes along with <span>art</span> supplies already you have to make cheerful postcards you can send to your friends, family, and neighbors.<br>
Instructor: Karen Koch<br>
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<font size="5"><span style="font-weight:normal">NEW National and International Dialects for the Stage</span></font><br>
Program Description: Ever wonder how to Sound like Harry Potter or Tony
Soprano? Join Cody Swanson as he teaches you the ins and outs of
dialects from all over the United States or from different parts of the
world. These dialects can be used on-stage or for film work.<br>
Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays, September 22 - October 30, 2020<br>
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm<br>
Fees: $110 for 12 sessions<br>
Instructor:<a href="https://shakerartscouncil.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a5b07734a7329020b0e19b75&id=3e08d35c75&e=9b2cb8fee2" style="color:rgb(0,124,137);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"> </a>Cody Swanson<br>
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<font size="5"><span style="font-weight:normal">NEW Paint Party with Mrs. Lawrence</span></font><br>
Program Description: Gather your paints to create beautiful artwork with
Mrs. Lawrence. Each week will be a new lesson. Learn how to blend
colors, create a pleasing composition, work in different <span>art</span> styles and use your imagination! Let’s have fun and make some <span>art</span>!<br>
Instructor:Sheri Lawrence<br>
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<font size="5">Poetry Sandbox </font><br>
Program Description: In this workshop we will examine and experiment
with a variety of poetic forms, tools and goals. We will write during
and between classes, then share and discuss our efforts. Prior poetry
writing is not required, but participants must be interested in putting
pen to paper to capture and explore the human experience.<br>
Instructor:<a href="https://shakerartscouncil.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a5b07734a7329020b0e19b75&id=5a34efc430&e=9b2cb8fee2" style="color:rgb(0,124,137);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"> </a>Bill Newby<br>
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<font size="5">Programming for <span>Artists</span> using Processing</font><br>
Program Description: Using the Processing Language (a free and open
source language based on Java), students will learn the basics of
programming as applied to programming graphic images and
shapes.Depending on time, we will touch on programming animation of
these shapes and graphics.<br>
Instructor: Steven Gutierrez<br>
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<font size="5">Shoes as <span>Art</span> </font><br>
Program Description: Create a shoe that expresses who you are. In this
workshop, you will create a work of 3-dimensional work of <span>art</span>
in the form of a shoe. Gather materials you can collage that show your
interests. These items can be photos of friends or family, magazine
images or drawings; they can include ribbon or fabric or hardware or
glitter; things that you can find around your house and that work
together to tell a story. Have a pair of scissors and some newsprint or
paper you can stuff in a shoe. The only purchase you may need to make
is for 2 rolls of 2” clear wrapping tape. Finally, you will need to
select your favorite shoe – which I promise will not be harmed in the
making of the project!<br>
Instructor: Sally Levine<br>
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<font size="5">NEW The Zentangle® Method: ...One Stroke at a Time®</font>
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<div><span><span>Program Description: The Zentangle Method is a fun way to relax and create beautiful <span>art</span>. Using eight easy steps we complete a small masterpiece called a tile, using a pencil and pen. In these sessions,<em> tangle</em> along with a certified teacher to learn the method. You will be amazed! Sharing your work is optional. </span></span></div>
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Instructor: Lee Kay<br>
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<font size="5"><u><em>Free Webinars</em></u><br>
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NEW A+ Meditations (The A is for Aura) with Ras Chi</font><br>
Program Description: This webinar will be packed with insight by
certified meditation program “Ras Chi”. Something for the whole family,
especially during these times. The <span>art</span> of
meditation will be thoroughly explained by meditation coach Mr.Cofield
as well as a few simple but highly beneficial techniques which help us
all in life. Lets strengthen our Auras and immune system together<br>
Insttructor: Sirwilliam Cofield<br>
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<font size="5">How I Got to Perform with an Oscar Winner: Tips on Building Your Acting Career </font><br>
Program Description: During the one hour session, Peter Lawson Jones
will provide guidance on how you, as a Cleveland-based actor, can build
an acting career; share stories of his evolution as an actor; and, most
importantly, answer your questions. Peter is a member of both SAG-AFTRA
and Actors Equity.<br>
Instructor: Peter Lawson Jones<br>
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<font size="5">NEW Introduction to Voiceover</font><br>
Program Description: In this webinar, you’ll learn how to get started in
voiceover. We’ll cover essential topics like creating a demo, setting
up an inexpensive home recording studio, finding and submitting
auditions, connecting with talent agents, negotiating rates, and
marketing your services.<br>
Dates: Thursday, October 22, 2020<br>
Times: 7:30 - 8:30pm<br>
Instructor: Amanda Terman</div>
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<font size="5">NEW The Zentangle® Method: ...One Stroke at a Time®</font><br>
Program Description: <span><span>The Zentangle Method is a fun way to relax and create beautiful <span>art</span>. Using eight easy steps we complete a small masterpiece called a tile, using a pencil and pen. In these sessions,<em> tangle</em> along with a certified teacher to learn the method. You will be amazed! Sharing your work is optional. </span></span><br>
Instructor: Lee Kay</div><div><br></div><div><font size="4"><b>Click<a href="https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-33808.html" target="_blank"> here</a> for more information and to register.</b></font></div><div><font size="4"><b><br></b></font></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">---<br>Amara Romano</span></i></span><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"><br>Administrative Assistant </span></i></span><span><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">Shaker Arts Council </span></i></span></span><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"></span></i><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"><a href="http://shakerartscouncil.org" target="_blank"> shakerartscouncil.org</a></span></i></span></span></div><div><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"><br> </span></i></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>