Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

continued from page 15 — Homeschool Art Time (ages 4 - 6) Age: 4-6 yrs. Join us for this four-week art class. We will explore art elements such as line and color composition and use many kinds of media, such as watercolor, tempera, chalk and acrylic paint. This class will at times get a little messy, so it is advisable to wear old clothes or bring an old T-shirt. Class length is four weeks with a makeup class, if needed, added the week following the scheduled end of the session. Instructor: Maureen Seltzer. Optimist Community Center – Course Fee: $46 Sep 6-Sep 27 W 11:45am-12:45pm Oct 11-Nov 1 W 11:45am-12:45pm Nov 15-Dec 13 W 11:45am-12:45pm It’s Showtime Theater! Age: 6-13 yrs. Students build confidence and find their voice with beginning acting lessons. Students will be taking on different emotions and environments as they work on skits. It’s time for your close up! Instructor: Gabriellia Whitaker. Our theatre program continues month to month until December. Class will consist of a Winter Play on the last class in December and a Spring Play on the last class in June. Scripts will be given to students and we'll Jazzy Cheer-Hip Hop Fusion Age: 6-13 yrs. This fun, high-energy class offers a mixture of cheerleading and hip-hop. So get those Poms Poms ready and learn to do some footwork with jazz hands! Please wear comfortable attire. Ages 6-13 years old. Instructed by Ms. Gabbie. We do 2 recital performances in the dance season, one in winter (December) and the other in spring (June) where they will receive a trophy for the dance year. We also participate in Christmas parades. Lake Lynn Community Center Sep 9-Sep 30 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $41 Oct 7-Oct 28 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $41 Nov 4-Nov 25 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $41 Dec 2-Dec 16 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $31 Junior Competition Team Age: 7-12 yrs. This Competition Team is for dancers ages 7-12 years old. There will be performances outside the studio and 3 competitions in which this class will compete (NC State Fair, Believe Competition and Showstopper Competition). Additional entry fee and costume costs will be required. Instructor Ms. Gabbie - No experience necessary. We do 2 recital performances in the dance work on practicing lines. Lake Lynn Community Center Sep 6-Sep 27 W 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $51 Fee: $51 Fee: $51 Fee: $37 Oct 4-Oct 25 W Nov 1-Nov 29 W Dec 6-Dec 20 W Full Session Option Sep 6-Dec 20 W 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $187 Full Session Option Sep 9-Dec 16 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $151

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season, one in winter (December) and the other in spring (June) where they will receive a trophy for the dance year. We also participate in Christmas parades. Lake Lynn Community Center Sep 9-Sep 30 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $51 Oct 7-Oct 28 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $51 Nov 4-Nov 25 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $51 Dec 2-Dec 16 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $38 4 Month Session Option Sep 9-Dec 16 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $188 Music - Raleigh Children’s Orchestra Age: 6-13 yrs. The Raleigh Children’s Orchestra is a multilevel string orchestra for students in grades 1-7 who have played for six months or more. The orchestra provides a rare opportunity for young players to rehearse and perform in an ensemble setting. For those who are not yet proficient in reading music, parts are available with string names and finger numbers. More experienced players have more difficult parts and leadership opportunities. All will gain fluency in playing and ensemble skills. The semester ends with a free public concert. Students provide their own instruments, music stands and three-ring binders. 8 sessions. Director: Ilse Mann. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $96 Sep 7-Nov 16 Th 6:15-7:30pm Pottery - Autumn Leaves Age: 7-12 yrs. Create decorative or functional ceramic works by creating autumn leaves from clay and molding them into forms. The first day of class

students will create their works, and the second day they will decorate them using vibrant colored glazes. This class is a great way for kids to explore art! Projects will be ready for pickup about 2 weeks after the last class. Supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Ashley Bonner. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $45 Sep 11-Sep 18 M 4:30-6:00pm Pottery - Autumn Wall Decor Age: 7-12 yrs. Celebrate Autumn by creating wall decorations using the slab handbuilding technique. The first day of class, students will create ceramic works, and the second day they will decorate them with vibrant glazes. The final day of class we will assemble the pieces. This class is a great way for youth to explore art! Supplies are included. Projects will be ready for pickup about 2 weeks after the last class. 3 sessions. Instructor: Ashley Bonner. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $45 Oct 30-Nov 13 M 4:30-5:30pm Pottery - Eccentric Elephants Age: 6-11 yrs. Students will create a unique and eccentric elephant in the first class. In the second class, students will add color with glaze to decorate. Pieces will be ready to pick up two week after the last class. Supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Patty Merrell. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $38 Sep 21-Sep 28 Th 4:15-5:30pm s

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