It is been a great semester of fun and learning.  Join us for our end-of-semester celebration!

April 30-May 3 Spring Art Class Exhibit in the Gallery
Thursday, May 2 • 6:00pm Showcase Performances for Music, Drama 1 and Ballet
Friday, May 3 • 6:00pm Art Reception for the Spring Students


Drama 2 "MmmBeth!" Performances
Friday, May 17 • 4:00pm
Saturday, May 18 • 1:00pm

Register Today for Classes.
 

MONDAY 3:30-4:30 Art 4 Year Olds 3:45-4:45 Computer Art Grade 5-8 3:45-4:45 Art Grade 2-3 4:00-5:30 Ballet 2 Grade 6-8 4:00-5:30 Ballet 3 Grade 6-12 4:45-6:45 Advanced Studio Art 6:00-8:00 Open Studio Computer Lab TUESDAY 3:45-4:45 Beginner Ballet Grade PK-1 3:30-5:30 Open Studio Adult Artists 3:45-5:00 Art Grade 4-6 4:30-5:30 Ballet 1 Grade 2-5 4:30-5:30 Drama 3 Grade 9-12 WEDNESDAY 1:00-1:45 Pre-Ballet 3-4 Year Olds 2:00-3:00 Ballet 1 Call for Daytime Class 3:45-4:45 Art Grade K-1 4:00-5:15 Ballet 3 Grade 6-12 5:00-6:00 Special Needs Art Grade K-12 THURSDAY 3:30-4:30 Drama 1 Grade 1-4 4:30-5:30 Drama 2 Grade 5-8 Music and Voice Classes to be scheduled with Instructor

Experience multiple media, from drawing to painting to photoshop to the performing arts, with artist... Gay Bechtelheimer: Fine Arts Stephanie Lowery: Ballet Mike Means: Computer Art Darrin Riley: Drama Melissa Spears: Ballet Jorge Villegas: Fine Arts  Maria Villegas: Fine Arts  Karen Watkins: Voice & Piano All Classes Begin • Jan. 7-11 Piano & Voice Begin • Jan. -11 Holiday Schedule: TBA Student Showcase • TBA PRINT FORMS: Class Schedule with full description Registration Form only

For more information about classes or assistance with registering contact Carol by email at "carol @ saac-arts.org" or call 870-862-5474.

VISUAL ART

4 Year Olds MONDAY 3:30-4:30 12 weeks starting JAN 7 Instructor: Gay Bechtelheimer	"Creative Basics" Gain exposure to art techniques, art processes, and gallery experiences while nurturing an appreciation for the arts and developing creative thinking skills. $120 members / $140 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 7)
Grade K-1 WEDNESDAY 3:45-4:45 13 weeks starting JAN 9 Instructor: Maria Villegas	"Forms with Colors and Shapes with Lines" Study fundamental elements of art and learn drawing and painting techniques while creating colorful pictures. $120 members / $140 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 10)
Grade 2-3 TUESDAY 3:45-4:45 13 weeks starting JAN 7 Instructor: Maria Villegas	"Far and Near Go the Lines In All Directions - What Can You Find?" Work on engaging projects based on the work of acclaimed artists to create art works on paper and canvas. Explore spatial relationships by studying far away and close up landscapes and objects. $120 members / $140 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 10)
Grade 4-6 TUESDAY 3:45-5:00 13 weeks starting JAN 8 Instructor: Maria Villegas	"A World Full of Wordy Pictures" Create images with words and letters, gain skills in drawing and painting, and develop creativity. $135 members / $155 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 7)
Grade 7-12 TBS 13 weeks Instructor: Maria Villegas	"A Forest of New Ideas" Create individual projects under Mrs. Maria's guidance gaining skills in drawing, painting and other techniques. $135 members / $155 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 10)
Advanced Studio Art MONDAY 4:45-6:45 13 weeks starting JAN 7 Instructor: Maria Villegas	"New Techniques In Illustration" Engage in exciting new techniques in illustration such us printmaking and mixed media on paper and canvas. Hang your art in an exclusive student art show in June 2013. $180 members / $200 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 10)
Adult Open Studio TUESDAY 3:30-5:30 On-Going Instructor: Gay Bechtelheimer	An open studio is held each week in the first floor art room. Bring an art project to work on and artist/instructor Gay Bechtelheimer will be on hand with guidance and advice. Attend when you would like, pay as you go. $10 per session

SPECIAL GIFTS / SPECIAL NEEDS

Art K-12 Students WEDNESDAY 5:00-6:00 13 weeks starting JAN 9 Instructor: Jorge & Maria Villegas

Students will explore different ways of expression through the visual arts. Creativity promotes self awareness and is a wonderful way to communicate individuality and share it with others. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. CALL for More Information (maximum 6)

Private Tutoring On-Going. contact instructor to schedule

BALLET

Study classical ballet with an emphasis on fundamentals and technique including body alignment, vocabulary, and basic positions of the feet and arms. Class attire will consist of pink ballet slippers, black leotard, and pink tights. Hair should be worn up away from the face.

3-4 Year Olds Pre-Ballet Instructor: Melissa Spears WEDNESDAY 1:00-1:45 13 weeks starting JAN 7	Learn basic steps and a love of dance! Wear leotards or loose fitting clothes that allow movement and dance barefoot or in ballet shoes. $100 members / $120 non-members ($50 deposit/max 12)
Grade PK-1 Beginner's Ballet Instructor: Stephanie Lowrey TUESDAY 3:45-4:30 13 weeks starting JAN 8	Learn the basic ballet footwork and skills. $100 members / $120 non-members ($50 deposit/max 12)
Grade 2-5 Level 1 Ballet Instructor: Stephanie Lowrey TUESDAY 4:30-5:30 13 weeks starting JAN 8	Prerequisite Beginner's Ballet. $120 members / $140 non-members ($50 deposit/max 12) A daytime Level 1 classes may be added to the schedule. Call SAAC for information about the Wednesday 2:00-3:00 Ballet 1 class.
Grade 6-8 Level 2 Ballet MONDAY 4:00-5:30 13 weeks starting JAN 7 Instructor: Melissa Spears	Prerequisite Level 1 or instructor's approval. $135 members / $155 non-members ($50 deposit/max 12)
Grade 6-12 Level 3 Ballet MONDAY 4:00-5:30 and WEDNESDAY 4:00-5:15 twice a week for 13 weeks starting JAN 7 Instructor: Melissa Spears	Prerequisite Level 2 or instructor's approval. $180 members / $200 non-members ($50 deposit/max 12)

Private Tutoring On-Going. contact instructor to schedule

 

COMPUTER ART

Grade 5-8 Design in Photoshop MONDAY  3:45-4:45    13 weeks starting Jan. 7 Instructor: Mike Means	“Drawing with Digital Tools”  Learn the fun of Adobe Photoshop by creating artwork using the design tools and filtering techniques of the program. Create art as easily as using a pencil or brush with the lab's NEW Wacom Tablets. $120 members / $140 non-members  ($50 deposit/maximum 5)
Photoshop Basics for Teens & Adults MONDAY  6:00-8:00 1 Day Class, TBA Instructor: Mike Means	Learn the basics of Photoshop working in CS5.5 (the latest version) from importing pictures to re-sizing and color correcting. Also learn fun techniques that make Photoshop the best tool for photographers and artists alike. Continue your work in the Monday Night Open Studio. The two hour class will be offered on demand. $15 members / $25 non-members (maximum 5)
Photo Retouching Workshop for Teens & Adults MONDAY & TUESDAY 6:00-8:00pm 2 Day Workshop, TBA Instructor: Mike Means	Learn the basics of photo editing. Photoshop is an excellent program to revive faded colors and to repair scratches, rips, and torn edges of damaged photographs. Get creative with filters or adding color to black and white pictures. Continue your work in the Monday Night Open Studio.
Open Studio Monday Nights MONDAY 6:00-8:00 On-Going Instructor: Mike Means	On-Going Bring a project - instructor on hand for assistance $10 per session

Private Tutoring On-Going. contact instructor to schedule

DRAMA

Grade 1-4 Drama 1 THURSDAY 3:30-4:30 14 weeks starting JAN 10   Instructors: Darrin Riley	"A Spring Day for Fairies and Elves" Step into the world of fantasy with a brand new original play by Gina Shelton. "A Spring Day for Fairies and Elves," is a delightful tale of three children, Mark, David, and Mary, who discover a magical realm hidden in the woods of London. The two act play introduces students to new dialects and opens the door to the imagination where anything is possible, if you truly believe. $120 members / $140 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 20)
Grade 5-8 Drama 2 THURSDAY 4:30-6:00 14 weeks starting JAN 10 Instructors: Darrin Riley	"MmmBeth!" Shakespeare's immortal words haunt the stage in a hilarious gender-bending take on the Scottish play! A one-act play where everything goes wrong, Allison Williams' "MmmBeth" introduces students to Shakespeare's tale of greed, murder, and madness through the art of comedy. The witches take over the storytelling, Queen Duncan would rather open a donut franchise than die, Lady M's a bloodthirsty June Cleaver, and the murderers are preoccupied with creating a commercial for their services. Hone skills in comedic timing, basic stage combat, diction, and accents as well as develop skills in FX/Prosthetic stage make-up and design for this positively "Ghoulish" retelling of the play that shall not be named. School and public performances will be held at the end of the semester. $135 members / $155 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 15)
Grade 9-12 Drama 3 TUESDAY 4:30-5:30 14 weeks starting JAN 8 Instructor: Darrin Riley	"Scenes from the Edge" The monologue...needed by every actor, dreaded by every actor. Overcome the fear of the monologue by emphasizing character, scene development, and sub-text in this new advanced acting class. Develop skills in vocal control, diction, dialects, and movement, as well as develop team work through a selection of scenes from various classic and contemporary playwrights. $135 members / $155 non-members ($50 deposit/maximum 10)

Private Acting Lessons
On-Going - contact instructor to schedule 

MUSIC & VOICE

Piano or Voice Lessons Instructor: Karen Watkins
TIME to be scheduled with instructor    
15 weeks starting JAN 7-11
$180 semester members / $200 non-members ($50 deposit)

Private Lessons On-Going Contact instructor to schedule

• Fine Arts: Jorge Villegas & Maria Villegas
• Computer Arts: Mike Means
• Piano & Voice: Karen Watkins
• Acting: Darrin Riley
• Spanish: Maria Villegas

Schedule Lessons with Instructors.

Contact Carol Ellen at 870-862-5474 in South Arkansas Arts Center office for more information or for contact instructions for the teachers.