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ages 2-4 + adult
A
B C ' s & 1 2 3 ' s
with
Marsha Schmuck
Let's play
school!! From making a special message board to
decorating our own tote bag with
the alphabet, we are sure
to have some fun while learning our ABC's and 123's.
You also won't want to miss our special snack of
alphabet
soup!
Date:
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Times:
10 - 11:30 a.m. OR 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Cost:
$7.20 Members / $9.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $7.00 (payable to instructor day of class)
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Fall Fun
with Marsha Schmuck
Let's celebrate
the fall season as we cook up some fun with a
special pumpkin
recipe. Join Marsha & the rest of the kids
to decorate
your own pumpkin & make a fall mosaic with seeds!
Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Times:
10-11:30 a.m. OR 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Cost
: $7.20 Members / $9.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $7.00 (payable to instructor day of class)
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Happy Halloween!!
with Marsha Schmuck
Put on your
favorite costume & join us for some Halloween
fun! We'll be making a trick or
treat goody holder &
having special spooky snacks.
Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Times:
10-11:30 a.m. OR 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Cost:
$7.20 Members / $9.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $7.00 (payable to instructor day of class)
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Mommy & Me
 Dance Classes
with Joelle
Rosenbaum
An
introduction to dance class while having fun with mom!!
Join us for this
fun interactive dance class for little ones &
a parent to share
some special times.
Dates:
Fridays, Sept. 19 to Oct. 24, 2008 (6 weeks)
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cost:
$38.40 Members / $48.00 Non-members
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ages
3-5
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Let's Play School!
with
Marsha Schmuck
Let's
have fun like the big kids as we play school. You will get to
make a flower pencil holder, sing about the "wheels on the bus" and
make some crayons that you can eat!!
Date:
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2008
Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Cost:
$7.20 Members / $9.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $7.00 (payable to instructor day of class)
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Fall Celebration!
with Marsha Schmuck
Let's celebrate
fall & learn about the season with a story of why the leaves
changes colors. You will also be using leaves to make today's
crafts.
Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Cost:
$7.20 Members / $9.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $7.00 (payable to instructor day of class)
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Halloween Fun!
with
Marsha Schmuck
Make sure to wear
your favorite costume for a Halloween celebration. You will hear
a spooky Halloween story, decorate a special snack & more!
Make sure you don't miss the fun.
Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Times:
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Cost:
$7.20 Members / $9.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $7.00 (payable to instructor day of class)
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(6 - 12 years)
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Back to School Crafts
with
Marsha Schmuck
You
have been back to school for almost a month & Mom & Dad
will be happy that today's crafts will help you to get organized!
You will be making some great desktop organizers to hold your pens
& pencils, a tote bag to carry lots of extras & some edible
crayons just for fun.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
Times: 5:30 - 7:30
p.m.
Cost:
$9.60 Members / $12.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $10.00 (payable to instructor day of class)
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All About Autumn
with
Marsha Schmuck
Scarecrows &
mosaics! Come tonight to make your own scarecrow and make your
own fall mosaic from seeds.
Date:
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Times: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost:
$9.60 Members / $12.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $10.00 (payable to instructor day of class)
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Get Ready
for Halloween
with Marsha Schmuck
Come tonight to hear the history of the mummy &
you will have
chance to craft your own mummy! Other crafts include turning an
autumn
gourd into a spooky ghost.
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Times: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost:
$9.60 Members / $12.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: $10.00 (payable to instructor day of class) |
 
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More Classes for
Kids 8-12
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Flights of Fancy
Let your
imagination soar with a fun filled workshop of kite
making. Learn
about the history of kites and the Chinese
story of The Emperor and the Kite.
Create various types of
kites using math and design techniques.
Don't miss this
high-flying adventure!
Instructor:
Janie Leck-Grela
Date:
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Time:
1 to 4 p.m.
Cost:
$17.40 Members / $21.00 Non-members (Includes
cost of materials
needed for workshop.)
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Intro
to Pottery
(2-week session)
Who doesn't want to create
and design their own pottery? In this class, students will learn
the basics while hand building and decorating their own
pottery. The following session, they will come back to
apply glaze for the final firing. Don't miss this hands on
pottery experience!!
Instructor:
Annabelle Shunk
Dates:
Saturday, Oct. 11 & Oct. 25, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. to
12:00 noon
Cost: $44.60 Members
/ $47.00 Non-members (includes cost of materials) |
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Dragonology
Based
on the Dragonology book
series, we'll learn tricks to track and tame these beasts, including
obscure spells of dragon origin. Create dragon art banners,
dragon tooth necklaces and diaries full of folklore and facts about
this mythological creature!
Instructor:
Janie Leck-Grela
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Time:
1 to 4 p.m.
Cost:
$17.40 Members / $21.00 Non-members (Includes cost of materials needed
for workshop.)
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Shake, Rattle & Roll!!
Create musical
instruments from around the globe: rain sticks, maracas & African
percussion instruments. This
literature-based arts program will explore stories including
How Music Came to the
World by Hal Ober. We'll also
perform in a percussion band using the instruments we create!
Instructor:
Janie Leck-Grela
Date:
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008
Time:
9 a.m. to 12 noon
Cost:
$16.40 Members / $20.00 Non-members (Includes cost
of materials needed for workshop.)
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The Boy with
Paper Wings
What if you were
stuck in your bed with a pain in your head? You'd make paper
airplanes of course! In this class, we'll learn to make a variety
of paper airplanes and paper art, just like the character Paul did in
the book The Boy with Paper Wings. Read about this
imaginative boy's adventures and learn the ancient art of origami.
Instructor:
Janie Leck-Grela
Date:
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008
Time:
1 to 4 p.m.
Cost:
$16.40 Members / $20.00 Non-members (Includes cost of materials needed
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Mexican
Soup Fiesta
Join
us in the Laurel Arts kitchen for a class with spicy flair!!
Learn to make three traditional Mexican soups -- perfect for fall
meals. Create heary Albondigas (meatball) soup, Pozole (pork
& hominy) soup & the ever-popular Chicken Tortilla soup.
Discover how to use a variety of chilies in our cooking &
sample all the flavors for this delicious class. Take home
recipes included.
Instructor:
Janie Leck-Grela
Date:
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Time:
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost:
$14.20 Members / $16.00 Non-members (Includes cost of ingredients for
soups.)
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Potpourri of
Poetry
(poetry writing workshop)
In this hour & a half workshop, we will be writing &
discusssing varoius forms of poetry. We will be doing several
poetry related exercies to improve students understanding of poetry
& how to craft a poem. Taught by Barbara Purbaugh, who is
currently an instructor at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
& Allegany College of Maryland. Visit her website at www.barbarapurbaugh.com for more
details.
Instructor: Barbara Purbaugh
Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $7.20 Members / $9.00 Non-members
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2-Week, Crash-Course Piano Workshop
Pressed for time?
Always wanted to play the piano? A 2-week workshop designed for
two hours each Saturday--learn from a classical, yet upbeat piano
instructor in a comfortable & alternative environment. Bring
a friend -- there will be two students per session. If you need a
piano partner, we'll pair you up with one! This is a
perfect opportutnity to "jump start" & test the beginner's skills
& to see if you would like to pursue private lessons with
committing to those lessons.
Instructor: Julie
Walker
Dates: Saturdays,
Oct. 18 & 25, 2008
Cost: $140.00 per
person
Must have access to either
a keyboard or piano for practice time at home. Keyboards will be
provided for use during workshop sessions.
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Joy
Of Oil Painting!
A
completed oil painting in just one day? Yes, it really is
possible. You'll learn how to use the Bob Ross wet on wet
technique while completing a 16 x 20 painting. Learn some tried
& true methods while designing a landscape of mountains, water, sky
& clouds using basic brush & paint knife techniques.
Instructor:
Al Just (certified Bob Ross instructor)
Dates/Times
(each date is a separate workshop):
Sat., Sept. 20th - 11:00 am - 4:00
pm
Sat., Oct. 25th - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat., Nov. 22 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Class
Fee: $21.60 Member/$27 Non-member (per class)
Material
Fee: $30
payable to
Laurel Arts IN ADVANCE. This covers paint, brushes
& cleaners. Students are asked to supply their own 16 x 20
canvas, paper towels & baby wipes.
NOTE:
Each class will produce a different painting. These classes fill
up very fast, so register early to secure a spot.
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Sample of
completed painting
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Fall
& Thanksgiving Cards
Fall leaves, turkeys & covered bridges are just some of the designs
you'll be stamping in this class. Come spend an evening of fun
making your own seasonal cards.
Instructor: Annabelle Shunk
Date: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $9.60 Members / $12.00 Non-members
Material Fee: up to $10 (payable to the instructor)
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Winter/Christmas Card Stamping
It's
right around the corner & you'll want to get started early this
year making your own Christmas cards. Come to this class to
create your own Christmas designs using a variety of
stamps. You'll also get to make your own cardinal card or
ornament.
Instructor:
Annabelle Shunk
Date: Thursday,
Oct. 30, 2008
Time: 6:00 -
8:00 p.m.
Cost: $9.60
Members/ $12.00 Non-members
Material Fee:
$10 (payable to the instructor)
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Trip
Around the World
Quilting
Class
Make
your own family heirloom quilt! This class is for quilting
beginners that have some sewing experience. You will make your
own traditional design, strip pieced & finished queen size
quilt.
Instructor:
Peggy Black
Dates:
Mondays, Sept. 29 to Oct. 27, 2008 (There is a 1 week break Oct. 13 to
work on your quilt at home.)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost:
$38.40 Members / $48.00 Non-members
Material
Fee: Fabric Kit $94.50 (This includes fabrics for top &
binding. Please order kits when registering for class. Kits
need must be picked up & paid for before class begins so fabrics
are washed & pressed prior to the first class. If you opt to
use your own fabrics, you will still need to purchase the pattern for
$8.00.)
Students need to
supply the following: Sewing machine in good working condition,
thread, basic sewing supplies, cutting mat, rotary cutter, cutting
rulers & any other supplies you prefer while sewing.
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Basic Photography
Just buy a new camera you'd like to
know more about? Maybe you'd like to get more out of the one you
already have. This class is to learn to know your camera better
and improve your picture taking skills. You'll learn about
composition, rule of thirds and more. It doesn't matter if you
have digital or film, come join the fun! Class is a four week
course but also includes a fun, interactive class field trip to try out
your new skills.
Instructor:
Loretta Coleman
Dates:
Mondays, Sept. 29 to Oct. 20, 2008
Time: 6 to 8
p.m.
Cost: $48.00
Members / $60.00 Non-members
Students will need a
working camera & applicable manual, if available. Student
will be responsible for cost any film, developing or prints needed for
class.
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Advanced
Photography
Aperture, shutter
speed, depth of field . . . still confused?? Want to learn more
about those manual settings on your camera or just take a more in-depth
look at the world of photography and how we see light? We'll do
lots of "hands on " learning in this class & apply our skills
on a fun, interactive photography field trip, in addition to the
regular class times.
Instructor:
Loretta Coleman
Dates: Thursdays, Oct. 2 to Oct. 23, 2008
Time: 6 to 8
p.m.
Cost: $48.00
Members / $60.00 Non-members
Students will
need a camera with the ability to set controls manually & the
applicable manual, if available. Student
will be responsible for cost any film, developing or prints needed for
class.
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Beginner-Intermediate
Stained Glass
Stained glass, as an art and a
craft, requires the artistic skill to conceive the design & the
skills necessary to create the decorative piece. These skills can
be learned, practiced & refined in this class. If you have
always wanted to test your hand at something different & original,
this is the class for you!!
Instructor:
Dottie Borosky
Dates:
Mondays, Sept. 29 to Nov. 3, 2008 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30 -
8:30 p.m.
Cost: $57.60
Members / $72 Non-members
Material Fee:
Approx. $40. Materials & fees will be discussed at the first
class. Glass & supplies are purchased through the instructor.
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Intro to Watercolor
Discover a variety of techniques and skills from washes to
masking to create depth and detail in your watercolor painting. Learn
how different
brush types and strokes can be used to create your own work of art.
We’ll look
at differences in portrait and landscape painting and pigment types.
Instructor:
Martha Murphy
Dates:
Thursdays, Oct. 9 to Oct. 30, 2008 (4 weeks)
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
$38.40 Members / $48.00 Non-members
Materials:
Brushes will be provided. Students will need to purchase a basic
watercolor set & 140 lb. watercolor paper.
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Middle-Eastern Dance
(Belly Dancing)
Learn the history of
Middle-Eastern dance while you work your brain & your body.
It's great fun & you won't even know you're exercising!
Dates: Saturdays,
Oct. 4 to Oct. 18, 2008 (3 weeks)
Saturdays, Nov. 8 to Nov. 22, 2008 (3 weeks)
Saturdays, Dec. 6 to Dec. 20, 2008 (3 weeks)
Time: 9:00
- 10:30
a.m.
Cost: $28.80 Members
/ $36.00 Non-members
(Each 3
week session)
Wear comfortable "workout"
clothes & bring a large scarf. Coin scarfs are available from
the instructor. This class is held at Laurel Arts Dance Center at
118 W. Main St.
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Ballroom Dancing
Grab your favorite dance
partner & let's head for the dance floor!! Here is your
chance to learn rhumba or salsa, depending on which class you
take. Better yet, sign up for both!
Instructor: Amanda
Bergstresser
Dates: Fridays,
Sept. 26 to Oct. 10, 2008
Rhumba: 6:30 to 7:30
p.m.
Salsa: 7:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Cost: $38.40 per
class/per couple - Members
$48.00 per class/per couple - Non-members
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September/October Classes
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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DAYTIME
CLASSES
(held at Laurel Arts
Dance Center)
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7:30-8:30 a.m.
Pilates with Linda
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9:00-10:30
a.m.
Belly Dancing with Adrian
(Oct.
4, 11 & 18)
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10:45-11:45 a.m.
Yoga with Adrian
(Oct.
4, 11 & 18 only) |
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12:05-1:05
p.m.
Gentle Yoga with
Rachel |
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12:05-1:05
p.m.
Gentle Yoga with
Rachel |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Pilates with Linda
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1:15-2:15
p.m.
Yoga with Rachel |
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1:15-2:15
p.m.
Yoga with Rachel |
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EVENING CLASSES
(held at
the Dressler Center)
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5:30-6:30 p.m.
Yoga with Laurie Jacobsen (all levels)
6:30-7:30
Insight Meditation
with Laurie Jacobsen
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Yoga
Mats are required for all wellness
classes.
Mats
are available for purchase from Laurel Arts. Call 814-443-2433 |
Members: $6.40 per class
Non-members:
$8.00 per class
Please
call Laurel Arts to register or purchase your punch card at class.
If
this is your first class, please call Laurel Arts at 814-443-2433 to
confirm dates & times. They are sometimes subject to change.
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