SHAC is presenting classes and webinars September 22 - November 7, 2020 as part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19. *Classes* Building An Online Craft Business Using Etsy 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. The content is geared to new Etsy sellers who do not currently have a shop or have only sold a few items. Sellers who are intermediate to advanced (have sold on Etsy for several years or have more than 20 sales) will find the content to be too basic. Dates: Saturdays, October 10 - November 7, 2020 Times: 8:00 - 10:30am Fees: $75 for 5 sessions Instructor: Karen Koch <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> How to Create a Graphic Novel 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. Dates: Wednesdays, October 7 - November 4, 2020 Time: 4:30 - 5:45pm Fees: $50 for 5 sessions Instructor: Sally Levine <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> Mixed Media Fun 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 art supplies already you have to make cheerful postcards you can send to your friends, family, and neighbors. Date: Sunday, October 18, 2020 Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm Fees: $10 Instructor: Karen Koch <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> National and International Dialects for the Stage 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. Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays, September 22 - October 30, 2020 Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm Fees: $80 for 8 sessions or $40 for 4 sessions You can split up dates, if you want to do the first four sessions and the last four sessions, or just the middle four that is fine. Instructor: Cody Swanson <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> Shoes as Art Program Description: Create a shoe that expresses who you are. In this workshop, you will create a work of 3-dimensional work of art 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! Dates: Sunday, October 25, 2020 Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm Fees: $10 for 1 session Instructor: Sally Levine <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> The Zentangle® Method: ...One Stroke at a Time® Program Description: The Zentangle Method is a fun way to relax and create beautiful art. Using eight easy steps we complete a small masterpiece called a tile, using a pencil and pen. In these sessions, tangle along with a certified teacher to learn the method. You will be amazed! Sharing your work is optional. The instructor can provide personal Zentangle kits. The price for each kit is $10, and includes all of the items needed for the class and to tangle on one's own between and after the class. Dates: Saturdays, October 3 - 24, 2020 Time: 4:00 - 6:30pm Fees: $15 for individual sessions or $60 for 4 sessions Instructor: Lee Kay <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> *Fee Webinars * A+ Meditations (The A is for Aura) with Ras Chi 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 art 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. Dates: Monday, October 26, 2020 Times: 7:30 - 8:30pm Instructor: Sirwilliam Cofield <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> How I Got to Perform with an Oscar Winner: Tips on Building Your Acting Career 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. Dates: Thursday, October 29, 2020 Times: 7:30 - 8:30pm Instructor: Peter Lawson Jones <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> Introduction to Voiceover 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. Dates: Thursday, October 22, 2020 Times: 7:30 - 8:30pm Instructor: Amanda Terman <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> The Zentangle® Method: ...One Stroke at a Time® Demonstration Program Description: The Zentangle Method is a fun way to relax and create beautiful art. Using eight steps we complete a small masterpiece called a tile, using a pencil and pen. In these sessions, tangle along with a certified teacher to learn the method. You will be amazed! Sharing your work is optional. The instructor can provide personal Zentangle kits. The price for each kit is $10, and includes all of the items needed for the class and to tangle on one's own between and after the class. Dates: Saturday, September 26, 2020 Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm Instructor: Lee Kay <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/instructor-bios.html> *Click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-33808.html> for more information and to register*. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council **shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org/>*