Registration is open for Darien Arts Center fall classes for all ages in dance, visual arts, music and martial arts. New classes include Middle School Expressive Art Group, Adult 'Draw the Still Life As You Like It' and Group Music Class: Happy Harps. Fall classes begin in September. To register for classes, visit darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall.
DANCE:
The DAC Dance Program offers classes for ages 3 through adults that include Ballet Technique, Dance Beginnings, Pre Ballet, Kinderballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Broadway, Lyrical Jazz and Partnering. New this year for the more serious dancer are Apprentice and Trainee classes, which prepare students for DAC’s Pre-professional Company. DAC dance students train in one of the finest dance spaces in Fairfield County and have the unique opportunity to participate in multiple performances throughout the year. Classes begin September 5th.
MUSIC:
The DAC music program includes private lessons for both adults and children in piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, bass, flute and percussion. Email Music Director, Juanita Bosee for private lessons at juanita@darienarts.org.
NEW Happy Harps Course: Sun. Oct. 1-Dec. 10 | Grades 1-3 from 10-10:45am, Grades 4-6 from 11-11:45am | $300. Join accomplished Scottish harpist Eilidh McRae and learn to play the harp with friends in this fun and engaging small group class! Instruments provided and no experience necessary. Email Music Director Juanita Bosee at juanita@darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683 with questions.
VISUAL ARTS:
Classes and workshops for children and adults include painting, drawing, photography and fine crafts. Students practice in the spacious DAC Visual Arts Studio.
Students:
Art Explorations: Grades 1-3 | Tues., 3:45-4:45pm | Sept. 19-Nov. 21 | $285
Cartooning: Grades 1-3 | Mon., 4:10-5:10pm | Sept. 18-Nov. 27 | $265
Cartooning 2: Grades 4-7 | Mon., 5:20-6:20-pm | Sept. 18-Nov. 27 | $265
Drawing, Painting & More: Grades 5-8 | Wed. 3-4:30pm | Sept. 20-Dec. 6 | $360
Chapter 2 Creative Writing: Grades 6-9 | Thurs. 3:30-4:30pm | Sept. 21-Nov. 2 | $200
Collage & Mixed Media: Grades 5-7 | Wed. 5-6:30pm | Sept. 20-Nov. 8 | $300
Drawing & Painting: Grades 3-5 | Thurs. 3:45-5:15pm | Sept. 21-Nov. 30 | $375
NEW Expressive Art Group: Grades 6-8 | Tues. Sept. 26-Nov. 14 | $385. Students who enjoy art will be exploring, designing and creating art projects that allow them to express themselves and their points of view, finding their voice and building self-esteem and confidence. They will work on art projects that will help them to develop a deeper and better understanding of themselves, incorporating stress relief and self-discovery skills in a relaxed atmosphere.
Little Artist & You: Pre School | Wed. 1-2pm | Sept. 20-Nov. 29 | $200 or $30 Drop-in
Gingerbread House Workshop: Pre School-Grade 3 | Mon. Dec. 17 | 3-4pm | $65
Adults:
NEW Draw & Paint the Still Life as You Like it!: Adults | Wed. 10-11:30am | Sept. 20-Nov. 22 | $375. Join Nancy McTague-Stock on Wednesday mornings and have fun as you learn to navigate the media of your choice. Work in the spacious and light-filled DAC Visual Arts Studio and learn in a collective and supportive individual environment. Bring along your own still life objects or photos, or work with the ones provided.
Acrylic Pours Sip & Pour Workshop: Adults | Fri. Oct. 6 | 7-9pm | $75
Wreath Workshops: Adults | Friday Dec. 1 | Friday Dec. 8 | 7-9pm | $75