Fall 2024 Arts Education Programs
Celebrate the artist inside you! Arts classes and workshops at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences are for community members of all ages to experiment with artistic disciplines, different materials and techniques. Try something new, collaborate with one another, and stay curious.
To find out more or to register call 252.972.1632 or email [email protected].
Line Dancing
6-8 p.m.
Age 15+
FREE
If you love to dance & meet new friends, then line dancing is for you! Move (and exercise) to all types of music while learning basic beginner dance steps. Line dancing is great for your mind, body & soul. Come join the fun! Registration suggested. Limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: D. Borum
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
Beginning Wheel Throwing
6-8pm
Age 12+
$105/city-resident, $155/non-resident
Perfect for the complete beginner to learn the basics of clay. Practice wedging, centering, trimming, and glazing. All are welcome to work at their own pace and make a variety of ceramic objects. All materials included. No prior experience needed. Registration is required by September 14. Limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: S. Maloney
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
More Mixed Media
10am-12pm
Age 12+
$35/resident, $52/non-resident
Learn even more techniques to create interesting mixed media art pieces. Using papers, paint, and more, consider composition, color, texture and layering complete compositions of art. All materials included. No prior experience needed. Registration is required by September 15. Limited to 15 participants.
Arts Afterschool
4-5:30pm
Age 5-12
$90/1st student, $80/2nd student
Starting this fall, make art with us twice a week! Students meet afterschool, learn about artists, and create original art. All materials included. No prior experience needed. Limited to 12 participants.
Creative Flow Yoga
Tuesdays, September 24-October 29
10-1:15 a.m.
Ages: 18+
$50/person
Join our newest yoga class tailored specifically for emerging the authentic inner artist! Explore how the practice of yoga can enhance creativity, focus, and overall well-being. Do you often spend long hours hunched over your work, leading to tension and stiffness in the body? Through a series of gentle yoga poses and flowing movements, we’ll release tension in the neck, shoulders, and back, allowing for greater ease of movement and freedom in expression. Bring a yoga mat, water and an open mind. Meets for 6 weeks. Pre-registration is suggested, drop-ins welcome. Limited to 15 participants.
Instructor: S. Piercol
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
Noon Yoga for Balance and Strength
12-1pm
Ages: 18+
$50/person
Whether you are looking to approach the holidays with grace – approach life with balance – or to age with vitality and strength – this class will be a blend of stretching, balance, and strength work for any age. We will also focus on self-healing and balancing breathwork techniques – offering Somatic Yoga techniques to increase the benefits of your yoga practice. Beginner to advanced – this class will offer something for everyone. Bring a yoga mat, water and an open mind. Meets for 6 weeks. Pre-registration is suggested, drop-ins welcome. Limited to 15 participants.
Instructor: S. Piercol
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
Mommy & Me ARTS
10-11am
All Ages
FREE
Explore a variety of art materials, experience new textures, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy being creative together. Each class introduces children and caregivers to a story, art materials and creativity. All materials are provided. Pre-registration is suggested, drop-ins welcome. Limited to 15 participants.
Saturdays, September 28-December 14
Joy of Dance Afterschool
5:30-7pm
Age 5-10
Thursdays, October 3- December 12
5:30-7pm
Age 11-14
Students of all ages are welcome to express themselves freely, build self-esteem, and ignite joy and creativity through a fusion mix of dance styles. Final performance rehearsal: Wednesday, December 11. Final performance for family and friends Friday, December 13. All costumes provided; no experience necessary. Limited to 15 participants. Register by September 27.
Instructor: E. Asemota
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
Reverse Tie-Dye Workshop
10am-12pm
Age 5+
$10/family
Experiment with this cool tie dying technique. Bring a non-white blank cotton t-shirt or old t-shirt with designs or not. All other materials are provided. No prior experience needed. Limited to 20 participants.
Traditional Tie-Dye Workshop
1-3pm
Age 5+
$10/family
Learn different tie dye techniques in creating a fun tie dye design. Bring a white cotton item or use the item from the reverse tie dye for a one-of-a-kind look. All other materials are provided. No prior experience needed. Limited to 20 participants.
Drop-in Art
Second Friday monthly, October-December
All ages
Free
Create with us! Each month work on a different artwork. All materials are provided. Pre-registration is suggested, drop-ins welcome. Limited to 15 participants.
Instructor: T. Grosner
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
Beginning Mosaics
Saturday, October 19
1-4pm
Age 12+
$25/person
Learn the art of mosaics and create your own unique photo frame! Using recycled materials, glass, shells, and more, experiment with traditional mosaic tools and construction techniques. Bring in anything you’d like to add to your frame such as broken jewelry, broken china, small tokens that will add depth and color. All other materials are provided. No prior experience needed. Register by October 16. Limited to 15 participants.
Instructor: M. Fern
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
Walking Photography
Sundays, October 20-November 3
4-6pm
Age 14+
$20/person
See like a photographer and go on a walking photography tour! Meet at the Imperial Centre and other picturesque areas around the city. Any type of camera will do to experiment with framing, composition and subject. No prior experience needed. Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: N. Butler
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
Mosaic Sculpture
Saturday, November 9
1-4pm
12+
$25/person
Think outside the box to create a unique found art sculpture. Experiment with traditional mosaic techniques and tools and unconventional materials including broken china, saucers, tea cups, marbles, stones, sea shells, small play toys, and more. Each artist will bring home a 3- dimensional one of a kind hanging sculpture. Students are welcome to bring in personal objects to incorporate in their artwork. All other materials are provided. No prior experience needed. Register by November 6. Limited to 15 participants.
Instructor: M. Fern
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
Intro to Clay
Thursdays, October 31-November 21
10am-12pm
Age 10+
$40/person
Enjoy experimenting with clay! Learn the techniques of construction and forming through wheel throwing and handbuilding. All materials included. No prior experience needed. Registration required by October 28. Limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: T. Grosner
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
Make your own Giftwrap: Family workshop
Saturday, November 16
10-12pm
$5/family
All Ages
Design your own gift wrap and gift bags for the holiday season. All materials included. No prior experience needed. Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: N. Butler
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
The Collective Front: family workshop
3-4 pm
All Ages
Free
Practice the importance of enhancing connections with community members and being mindful of the part we all play in our local communities through art making. All materials included. No prior experience needed. Limited to 20 participants.
Decorative Wrapping: Family Workshop
10-12pm
$5/family
All Ages
Wow friends and family with your gift wrapping skills by learning different folding techniques. All materials included. No prior experience needed. Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: N. Butler
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
Mosaic Ornaments: Family Workshop
Saturday, December 14
1-3pm
All ages
Free
Experiment with the art of mosaics and create your own festive ornament. All materials provided. No prior experience needed. Register by December 10. Limited to 15 participants.
Instructor: M. Fern
Location: Arts Education Building, Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences