The following is from The Baird:
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Register now to ensure your place. Classes must meet minimum enrollment to run. Most classes begin the week of September 17.
Clay Time
9/17/2016-12/3/2016
Saturdays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM
3-5 years
Joan Tamasco
$110.00 + materials fee
Clay Time presents a clean, safe opportunity for wee ones to explore tactile experiences with clay.
Comic Book Capers I
9/20/2016-11/29/2016
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Grades 1-3
Vicki Arlein
$88.00 + materials fee
Design and write your OWN comic books featuring your OWN characters or superheroes!
Comic Book Capers II
9/20/2016-11/29/2016
Tuesdays, 5:15 PM-6:15 PM
Grades 4-6
Vicki Arlein
$88.00 + materials fee
Students will learn how to plan, draft, draw, and color their own comic books with a ‘published’ color copy to take home.
Comic Book Capers Studio
9/20/2016-11/29/2016
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM-7:45 PM
6th-9th grades
Vicki Arlein
$110.00 + materials fee
A studio class for older students who want to draw their own characters, create their own stories, and explore comic book art.
Drawing
9/21/2016-11/30/2016
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Grades 6 – Adult
Larry McKim
$165.00 + materials fee
Learn to draw what you see and feel. Drawing introduces students to the ideas and techniques of both representational and expressive drawing.
Fun with Fiber NEW!
9/20/2016-12/13/2016
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Grades 5-8
Josephine Dakers – Brathwaite
$165 + materials fee
In this fun, free-spirited class, students learn the art of needle felting through a variety of small projects. No wool allergies please.
Knitting for Kids NEW!
9/17/2016-12/3/2016
Saturdays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Grades 3-8
Denise Balish
$165 + materials fee Come learn the art of knitting while creating some fun projects.
The Good Times Math Gang
9/19/2016-11/28/2016
Mondays
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Grades 3-8
Steven Greenstein and Michael Steiner
$10.00 + materials fee
Hate Math? It’s not your fault. Love Math? We get it. Explore all things mathy in this pioneering, inquiry-oriented club that will boost your math morale.
Short Subject: Maplewoodshop Cubist Family Workshop NEW!
10/29/2016-11/5/2016
Saturdays, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Grade 3 – Adult
$44 + materials fee
Create Cubist inspired art and learn basic wood working techniques with your child at the same time! Skills to be learned include drilling, sanding, scrollsaw technique, wood mosaic, and more.
Art With A Master
9/20/2016-11/29/2016
Tuesdays 12:30 PM-3:00 PM
Adults
Philip Sherrod
$275.00 + model fee
Students of all levels in all mediums work with Master Artist Philip Sherrod.
Life Drawing
9/21/2016-12/14/2016
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
12th-Adult
Larry McKim
$220.00 + model and materials fee
Students will draw from live models each week creating both gesture and longer-term drawings.
Creative Editions NEW!
9/22/2016-10/27/2016
Thursdays, 7:30 PM-9:00 PM
Grade 10-Adult
Paul Schmitz
$99 + Materials Fee
Explore relief and intaglio printmaking in a variety of materials and techniques using the press.
Guided Painting
* 9/8/2016 10/6/2016 11/3/2016
Thursdays, 10:15 AM-12:15 PM
Adults
Denise Hayden
$16.00, $ 12.00 for seniors 62 or more years old
A fun, social, group setting. Receive step by step guidance as you replicate a featured painting. All supplies provided. Perfect for beginners! * Designed with seniors in mind; all adults welcome.
Short Subject: MONOPRINTING: EXPLORING THE UNIQUE NEW!
11/15/2016-11/29/2016
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Adult
Debra Livingston
$99 + Materials Fee
Monoprinting is a unique process in which you use a combination of painting and printmaking techniques.
Short Subject: Maplewoodshop Cubist Family Workshop NEW!
10/29/2016-11/5/2016
Saturdays, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Grade 3-Adult
$44 + Materials Fee
Create Cubist inspired art and learn basic wood working techniques with your child at the same time! Skills to be learned include drilling, sanding, scrollsaw technique, wood mosaic, and more.
Short Subject: Maplewoodshop Fixit 1 NEW!
10/18/2016-10/25/2016
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM-9:00 PM
Adult
$33+ Materials Fee
Master ten things you can fix in your home. Learn what you should have in your toolkit.
Short Subject: Maplewoodshop Fixit 2 NEW!
11/8/2016-11/15/2016
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM-9:00 PM
Adult
$33+ Materials Fee
Master ten things you can fix in your home. Learn what you should have in your toolkit.
Beginner Ballet NEW!
9/22/2016-12/8/2016
Thursdays, 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Adult
Shona Roebuck
$110
For adults who are either new to Ballet or have some basic understanding and knowledge of Ballet. Ballet shoes and form-fitting attire or leotard recommended.
DANCE and MOVEMENT
Thursday Dance Classes
Dance, Move, Play: Move with Me
9/22/2016-12/8/2016
Thursdays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM
1yr-4yrs with caregiver
Michele Goldin
$110.00
For caregivers and children to learn and play together with songs, games, stories, rhymes, and props.
Hip-Hop 101
9/22/2016-12/8/2016
Thursdays, 3:45 PM-4:30 PM
5yrs-7yrs
Shona Roebuck
$110
An active class for 5-7 year olds in which kids begin to learn the basics of this fun dance style. Loose clothing and sneakers or dance shoes required. No jeans, boots, or sandals.
Pre-Ballet
9/22/2016-12/8/2016
Thursdays, 4:45 PM-5:30 PM
3 and 4 years
Shona Roebuck
$110.00
Introduction to ballet for 3 and 4 year olds. Ballet shoes and leotard required. Parents may drop children off or wait outside of class.
Ballet I
9/22/2016-12/8/2016
Thursdays, 5:30 PM-6:15 PM
5yrs-6yrs
Shona Roebuck
$110.00
Turns any little dancer into a ballerina, for children ages 5-6 years old. Builds technique from pre-ballet through positions, barre work, floor work, choreography and vocabulary. Ballet shoes and leotard required.
Ballet II (7-10years)
9/22/2016-12/8/2016
Thursdays, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
7yrs-10yrs
Shona Roebuck
$110
This hour long drop-off class is for dancers aged 7-10 to continue exploring the wonderful world of Ballet. First-time ballerinas are welcome. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights are required.
Beginner Ballet NEW! FOR MOM
9/22/2016-12/8/2016
Thursdays, 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Adult
Shona Roebuck
$110
This class is for adults who are either new to Ballet or have some basic understanding and knowledge of Ballet. Ballet shoes and formfitting attire recommended.
Saturday Dance Classes
Pre-Ballet Creative Movement w/Guardian
9/17/2016-12/3/2016
Saturdays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM
Saturdays, 10:15 AM-11:00 AM
Age 2 with caregiver
Shona Roebuck
$110.00
Introduction to the world of dance that focuses on ballet basics. For 2 year olds with guardians. Ballet shoes required.
Pre-Ballet
9/17/2016-12/3/2016
Saturdays, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Saturdays, 12:15 AM-1:00 PM
Saturdays, 1:15 PM-2:00PM
3 and 4 years
Shona Roebuck
$110.00
Introduction to ballet for 3 and 4 year olds. Ballet shoes and leotard required. Parents may drop children off or wait outside of class.
Beginner Jazz NEW!
9/17/2016-12/3/2016
Saturdays 2:15 PM-3:15 PM
8yrs-12yrs
Shona Roebuck
$110
Beginner Jazz – This hour long class for dancers aged 8-12 will introduce them to the energized and fun world of Jazz through technique based warm-ups, across the floor and center combos. Jazz or ballet shoes required as well as form-fitting dance attire.
There is a $10 discount on most class fees for South Orange residents with a current Recreation & Cultural Affairs ID badge.
