Art enrichment program for individuals with memory loss/dementia and their care partners (spouse, child, caregiver). Participate in visual art activities, music, storytelling, poetry and dance. Enjoy coffee/tea, snacks, and socialization. No cost. Please pre-register at 440-414-0434. The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation at the Center for Artful Living, 26633 Detroit Rd., Westlake, Ohio 44145.
Free arts enrichment and socialization café to engage individuals affected by memory loss/dementia and their care partner (spouse, child, caregiver). Each session will include either music, dance, poetry, song or storytelling. Enjoy coffee/tea, snacks, and socialization. Pre-register by calling 440-414-0434. The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation at the Center for Artful Living, 26633 Detroit Rd., Westlake, Ohio 44145.
Free arts enrichment and socialization café for those with memory loss/dementia and their care partners (spouse, child, caregiver). It begins with a brown bag lunch and is followed by an arts, music, storytelling or dance activity. Pre-register at 440-414-0434. The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation at the Center for Artful Living, 26633 Detroit Rd., Westlake, Ohio 44145.
Artists' Reception: Sunday, Jan. 13, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
In this six week class students, ages 13-17, learn the do's and don't of auditioning as well as the art of scene study. Students will begin the first week with a prepared monologue. From there they will learn how to command the room's attention, and create an environment.
Students will learn how to break a scene down to get to the heart of each scene. They will also learn how to create the emotional arc that is needed to bring a fully fleshed out character to life. Final scenes are taped each and emailed to each student so that they can see what progress has been made.
This Class is limited to 10 students per 6 week session to allow for the time and attention required.
Always wanted to learn to sew? Want to revisit a lost passion for sewing?
This hands on course was developed to provide you with basic sewing skills to start you on your way! By the end of the session, you will walk away with an apparel item - made by you! You will also learn about sewing basics such as notions, interfacings, and reading sewing patterns.
Enjoy music from a recently-discovered 15th Century songbook, learn about medieval instruments, and choose your own adventure as we tell your new story in medieval song.
Go to https://www.lesdelices.org/event/ldplay-songbooks-storytelling/ or call (216)302-8404.
John left the Akron area to pursue a successful career on Broadway, and as a film and television actor, with appearances on "Orange is the New Black", "The Big Short", "Jack Ryan", and many more! Through this 2-hour class, john with share some of his tips and tricks on getting into to the business and maintaining a successful career. Whether it's the transition from stage to film or good auditioning practices, this hands on class will provide knowledge and new perspectives on living as a professional actor.
Kids on Camera! Wednesday 5:00-6:00 (Ages 7-11) - This class will use current scripts from film and television to incorporate skills that casting directors want to see. Focus will be on how to keep the acting natural, make the right character choices, and how to take the scene from page to set.
In this 3-week introductory workshop, you will explore and discover how poems are generated, crafted and refined. Each week, there will be writing prompts that will surprise and inspire the imagination, discussions on craft through the reading and sharing of poetry, and group feedback on your work. Expect to be delightfully nudged out of your usual habits with language and discover yourself as a poet in the process. This class is appropriate for total beginners as well as those who want a refresher or who write in other genres but want to venture into verse.
The Movement Project is now holding weekly classes open to professional/college/adult movers in their new rehearsal space at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Tremont! Classes can be purchased as class card packs or a single class.
If a writer pens something in the woods and no one is around to read it, does it make a sound? No. No it does not. Marketing your work is essential to building an audience. Whether you want to get more people to read your words, describe yourself more distinctively on your website, or simply answer the question "What do you write?", you need to know how to talk about your work in a way that sets you apart from all of the other writers out there. Get inspired to share your work as we talk about the basics of self-marketing from social media to websites to that ever-important elevator pitch. This workshop will strengthen your voice and build your confidence. Guaranteed.
This is an essential course for any actor ready to take the next step in their career. This offering will focus on scene analysis, character development, and breaking down a text into actable beats. A wide variety of scenes from both contemporary and classic theatre will be utilized in the class as the students learn valuable techniques that will serve them well as they continue their development. Actors will participate in a showcase for friends and family.
On Friday, January 25, from 6-8 pm, Valley Art Center will host the opening reception for their newest juried art exhibition, Places: IDENTITY. The reception is free and open to the public.
Join CAEC's Manager Judith Ryder for coffee and conversation about community connections and intersections — and what you are looking forward to in the coming months.
Join in for a morning of informational panels, advice, and resources for artists interested in building their business. Have your questions answered by a wide range of creative professionals, and connect with other artists in the area. Content for the day features panels on finding grants for your projects, taxes and financial planning, and social media marketing for artists. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Sign up to share your story with them as they launch the Gordon Square Stories project which aims to collect and share the voices of artists and residents in our neighborhood.
This is the kick-off event for a year full of free resources and events as Gordon Square works to support the artist workforce in Cleveland, so stay tuned for follow-up sessions and more opportunities to grow your creative career!
Speakers include: Fred Bidwell, FRONT International, Transformer Station and Gordon Square Arts District Board chair; Kaela Geschke, Neighborhood Connections; Danielle Sydnor, Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI); Jason Estremera, Hispanic Business Center; Ceci Dadisman, FORM; Jeremiah Householder, Bank of America; Jen Hurd, Bank of America; Teleange Thomas, The Foundation Center (As of 1/8. More speakers being added).
Join Lake Erie Ink for a two-part, all ages youth playwriting workshop at Dobama Theatre. Youth will work with playwright Kevin Latimer to write an original play, which can be polished, read and revised for submission to the Marilyn Bianchi Kids Playwriting Festival.
Sip N Sew returns for the new year as you create the ultimate accessory for your wardrobe: The Peplum Belt. Great in all sizes and colors, this adds print and color to your wardrobe. And the best part? It's made by YOU!
All sewing levels welcome. They have the supplies, sewing machine usage, snacks and two complimentary glasses of wine (or other beverage) to complete the project.
Plus receive 20% off our entire shop while in this class!
Led by artist Byron Au Yong, this 90-minute online workshop covers all aspects of managing your practice, including managing relationships, hiring employees, contracts, time management, space organization, marketing, and business etiquette.
This first module is intended for working professional artists in all disciplines who are new to working as a teaching artist and current teaching artists who would like to enhance or improve their knowledge and skills. This session is recommended for anyone interested in joining the teaching artist roster of the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning.
Participants who successfully complete the session and program plan will be awarded a digital badge representing their knowledge and competency in arts-integrated program development.
A digital badge provides evidence of achievement as a result of participation and specific accomplishments completed during and after the session. Digital badges may be included in an online portfolio and/or other micro-credentialing sites, such as Mozilla Backpack.
Learn the fundamentals of writing personal essays, including turning memories into stories, establishing yourself as a character, and using tools like scene and dialogue to make your writing more compelling. Led by writer and Lit Cleveland co-founder Lee Chilcote, this workshop will offer exercises and feedback on participants' work.