Announcing youth classes at Basin Arts!

Does your little one like to move? Are they always creating and drawing on things? Then you might want to check out our Fall Youth Classes!

Creative Movement with Clare Cook!
Monday’s 4:05 – 4:55pm; September 10th – December 10th
$175/ semester, Open to Ages 3-4

Introduce your child to creative exploration of their moving body through basic ballet fundamentals, props, music, and visual arts. Creative Movement an engaging and imaginative way for your kids to keep moving, get stronger, gain coordination and express themselves! Open to boys and girls, ages 3-4. The class will culminate in a studio showing for friends and family at Basin Arts. No long term performance commitments or extra costs. Space is limited.

Modern Movers Fall 2018 with Clare Cook!
Monday’s 5:00 – 6:25pm; September 10th – December 15th
$200/ semester, Open to Ages 12-17

A unique pre-professional dance class developing strong and independent young dance artists. The class will combine fundamentals of classic modern dance technique with more contemporary movement approaches giving students a dynamic class experience to challenge their artistic expression and educate them about the professional dance world at large. This semester-based class is intended for students who are already studying recognized dance program and who are seeking additional coursework to enrich their dance education in a non-competitive and very creative atmosphere. The semester will culminate in a student-dance showcase at Basin Arts on Saturday Dec. 15th which will be open to the public! Register for both Modern Movers and Bonus Ballet this semester and receive a $50 discount.

Bonus Ballet Fall 2018 with Gina Aswell!
Saturday’s 8:30 – 10:00am; September 8th – December 15th
$200/ semester, Open to Ages 12-17

Bonus Ballet, led by Gina Aswell, is a pre-professional level class designed for young dance artists looking to enhance their ballet technique and artistry without any additional performance or long-term studio commitments. Aswell has developed a rigorous, age-appropriate and kinesthetically sound teaching approach to dancers from various training backgrounds, including jazz and contemporary dancers. This class will enhance students technique, flexibility, stamina and finesse which can be carried into all of their future dance endeavors. The semester will culminate in a student-dance showcase at Basin Arts on Saturday Dec. 15th which will be open to the public! Register for both Modern Movers and Bonus Ballet this semester and receive a $50 discount.

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Youth Drawing Class with Ben Koch!
Tuesday’s October 2nd – 30th
4:30 – 6:00pm; Age 9-13
$125

Drawing is a fundamental force in art that exposes the significant relationship we have with our eyes and our hands. There is a specific energy, time and information in every mark we make. In five classes, kids will learn the techniques and tools of mark making by observational still life and human figure drawing. The classes will also focus on practicing perspective and seeing scale appropriate to age-level. Plus, it will be fun!

Youth Art Workshop with Ben Koch!
Saturday’s October 27th – November 17th
2:00 – 3:30pm; Age 8-11
$125

This class is intended for young artists who need the time and space to make outside the school classroom and home. In four classes, kids will learn advancements in the elements and principles of art through different concentrations of visual arts. The classes will also focus on art history, criticism and creativity in a collaborative studio environment.

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Teen Art Workshop with Ben Koch!
Saturday’s September 8th – October 13th
2:00 – 3:30pm; Age 12-17
$150

This class is intended for teen artists who need the time and space to make outside the school classroom and home. In six classes, teens will learn advancements in the elements and principles of art through different concentrations of visual arts. The classes will also focus on art history, criticism and creativity in a collaborative studio environment.