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Country Day Creative Arts 2017 Class Descriptions

Drawing/Painting.............................................1

Sculpture.....................................................................2MixedMedia..........................................................3Comics...........................................................................4Book-Making..........................................................5

Mosaics........................................................................5 FiberArt.......................................................................5

Woodworking.....................................................6Costume-Making..............................................6Claymation/Animation............................7Photography........................................................7MediaArts..............................................................7Puppetry&StiltWalking.....................8Robotics...................................................................9Music............................................................................9Radio.........................................................................10Acting........................................................................10Video..........................................................................12CreativeWriting............................................13SignLanguage..................................................13Dance.........................................................................13Cooking....................................................................14JugglingArts......................................................14Yoga............................................................................15MartialArts........................................................15Sports.......................................................................15

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DRAWING and PAINTING Captains Of Color I & IIInthisclass,youareatthehelm,navigatingcolorcombinationsthatbesttransformyourideaintoapainting.Bright,soft,dark,light,whichdoyoulikebest?Whatdodifferentcolorsmean?Whatarethecolorsofyourdreams?Here,wewillexplorecoloraswesketchandpaintunexpectedobjects,thenaturallandscapeoutside,andthehumanbodyinthestudio.Learntechniquestomaketriumphantpaintingsbygivingyourcolorchoicesaleadingrole. Ages:CaptainsofColorl-7-9CaptainsofColorll–10-14 Limit:15 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:SaskiaEubanks,NewOrleans,LA

Around The World In 80 Strokes I & II Here,ourpaintingswillbeinspiredbyagrandtourofEurope.Wewillmakestopsindifferentcountrieswiththeuseofanimaginarytimemachine,exploringrenaissanceItaly,impressionistFrance,baroqueinHolland,andsomuchmore.Joinusonthispainterlyadventureaswelearnnewskillsandmakebeautifulpaintingswhileexploringtheworldwithourbrush!Ages:AroundtheWorldl-7-9AroundtheWorldll–10-14 Limit:15 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:SaskiaEubanks,NewOrleans,LA Octopus Flowers I & II Haveyoueverlookedcloselyatthebeakofahummingbird,abladeofgrass,orahandtiedfishinglure?Inthisclass,wewillcreatelife-sizebotanicalprints,still-lifedrawings,andhandmadebookswithourdrawingsandpaintingsinside.Withourkeenobservationaldrawingandpaintingskills,wewillcapturetheintricate,astonishing,mysterious,andnaturalworldaroundus. Ages:OctopusFlowersl-7-9OctopusFlowersll–10-14 Limit:15 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:PatsyGrace,NewOrleans,LA An Imaginative Environment It’sallaboutyourimagination!Drawandpaintaself-portraitcollageoncanvas,usingphotographs,whilelearningaboutsurrealismandmagicalrealism.Wewilltakephotosofeachyoungartistthatwillbeusedasastartingpointfortheirnarrative,imaginativecollage.Therecouldbeflowerssproutingfromthetipsofyourfingers,treesgrowingfromthepalmsofyourhandsorperhapsyou’recaughtupinanintergalacticspacebattletosaveourfutureplanet!Anythingispossible!Whatkindofimaginativeworldwillyoucreateandhowwillyouinteractwithit?Ages:7–9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:KateHanrahan,NewOrleans,LA

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Street Art Inspired Self Portraits Learnhowtoturnaphotographofyourselfintoalargerthanlifeblackandwhitestencil!Workwithlayersofspraypaints,variousstencilpatterns,paintmarkers,andacrylicpaintsalongwithothermaterialsonalargewoodenpanel.Youwillcreateanexpressivestreetart-inspiredselfportraitwhilelearningnewtechniquesandbuildingonyourpaintingskills!Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:KateHanrahan,NewOrleans,LAFlight Discoverwhatsomeofthegiant,nativebirdsofourbelovedLouisianawetlandsare!Usingresearchandreferencephotos,wewillhoneourdrawingandpaintingskillstocreatelarge-scalepiecesofthesemajesticbirdsinflight.Youwillpaintwithacryliconwoodwhilelearningaboutthesebirds,mixingcolors,andpracticingessentialpaintingtechniques.WatchyourcreationscometolifeattheendwhentheyarecutoutandsuspendedhighintheairaroundCDCA. Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:KateHanrahan,NewOrleans,LA Patient Meandering, Watercolor I & II Wewillbedivingatslowspeedtolearnallaboutwatercolorasaprocessinordertomakeourexquisitepaintings.Aswework,wewillexplorewatercolorpaintingtechniques,emphasizingcolormixing,brushwork,andcomposition.Wewilleachcreatearesponsiveabstractpainting,anoutdoorgardenpleinaire,astilllife,andaportrait.Thelasttwopaintingswillbebigones.Ages:PatientMeanderingl-7-9PatientMeanderingll–10-14 Limit:15 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:EliseToups,NewOrleans,LA

SCULPTURE Clay Play Nature’sdesignshaveinspiredartistsallaroundtheworldthroughtheages.Wewillbeexploringthesedesignsaswecreatepotteryandsculpturethatwillamazeboththecreatorandvieweralike!Comegetdirtyonourfunjourneyofdiscoverywithclay!Ages:7–9Limit:16Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:TomWoodin,NewOrleans,LA Cagey Clay Vessels

Didyoueverhaveasecretfear,dream,orhopeyoucouldn’tbeartoholdinsideyouanylonger?Ifso,thesolutionishere.Usingacombinationofcoilbuilding,slabbuilding,andotherceramictechniques,wewillimagineandmakeourownclayvesselsthathavesecretcompartmentstoholdallthosethingsforyou.Suchavesseliscalledareliquary.Butreliquariesdon'talwayshavetobesoserious!Forourfirstproject,wewillgetdownandmakefunkybugreliquarieswithsecretcompartmentstostoreourfavoritethingsin.Joinusforagreattimeintheclaystudiomakingverycageyvessels!!

Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:JeffreyThurston,NewOrleans,LA

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MIXED MEDIA Mighty Mixed Media

MightyMixedMediaprovidesanopportunityforyoutouseavarietyofmaterialstoexpressyourownideas.Eachweekanewmethodorideawillbeintroduced,beginningwithasmallmosaicproject.Otherprojectswillincludecollage,papiermaché,andwoodassemblages.Mightyyoungartistswillcut,glue,paint,andhammertodeveloptheirartisticcreations.Thisclassisafunopportunitytotryoutanumberofdifferentarttechniquesthroughoutthesummerweeks.

Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:JeanieOsborne,Slidell,LA Ant Farm

Foroverfiftyyears,theUncleMiltonAntFarmhasbeenanAmericanpastime.Thesefascinatinginsectshaveinspiredcuriosityandwonderingenerationsofpeoplenationwide.Youngsterswillusetheirkeenobservationskillsandsenseofhumortoexplorethesesmalllivingthingswithdrawing,painting,puppeteering,andcartooning.AntFarmwillengagetheartist,comedian,andscientistinanyone! Ages:7-10Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:AlisonWells,NewOrleans,LAWishes + Tea Leaves

GlimpseourplayfulrealmofMysticismasweuseourminds,bodies,andspecialpowerstoimaginativelyinterprettealeaves,conjureenchantedconcoctions,createpotionsandprotectivetalismans,andsomuchmore.Joinusandbringyourmagicalthoughtswithyou!Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:AbbyWetsman,NewOrleans,LA African Art Africaisanamazingcontinentfilledwithoutstandingartandfascinatingculture.Inthisclass,ourcreationsaredirectlyinspiredbyauthentictribaltraditionsandnature.We'llmakebeautifulbatiksrecallingindigo,mudandkubacloth,toweringBwaplankmasks,whimsicalOsanyinstaffs,Maasaiwarriorshieldsdesignedwithaninsectpatterntwist,andpasteldrawingsofanimalsfoundthroughouttheAfricanlandscape.Ifyou'dlikeaclearpictureofwhattheaboveprojectslooklike,GOOGLEthem! Ages:9-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:JulieWallace,Sedona,AZ The Rumi Room I & II AbrilliantMeccaofspirit,wonder,andexpression...Usingmixedmedia,we'llcreatesacredobjectsinfusedwithplayfulnessandlove.Wewillcreatevibrantbotanicalpapersculptures,delicatelycollagedbutterflyboxes,ecstaticencausticpaintings,and...mysteriouswhirlingdervishes.Thisclassisinspiredbythe13thcenturymysticpoetRumi,andallourprojectswillbeinfusedwithradiantlight,brightlycoloredmaterials,andLOVE! Ages:RumiRoomI-7-9RumiRoomII-9-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:JulieWallace,Sedona,AZ

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Journeyland I & II Cyclops…LotusEaters…TheSirens…Scylla-a6headedcreature…Circe-asorcererwhoturnsmenintoanimals…butifwewanttogobacktowheretheOdysseybegan,itwouldbewiththegoldenappleofdiscord.Thisistherewheretheminiaturegolfcoursewillbegin!Wewillspend5weeksbuildinganepic,literally,EPICminigolfcoursecompletewithsculpturesthatyouwillcreate.Thisclassisnotfortheweakofheart!Adventuresabound…Ages:JourneylandI-7-9JourneylandII-10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:SusanGisleson,NewOrleans,LA

Cabaret Voltaire I & II Inthisclass,wewilllearnabouttheDadaMovementandtheexiledartistsinvolved.Wewillcreatesoundpoems,puppets,paintings,andmanifestos.WewillbeDada.WewillliveDada.WewillcreateDadaandthenperformDadaattheFestival.Youngpeoplewillcreatemarionettes,puppets,paintings,andperformanceartcostumesforourpresentationofDadaperformedtothemusicalcompositionIntheMoodforLovebyShigeruUmebayash. Ages:CabaretVoltaireI-7-9CaberetVoltaireII-10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:PatsyGrace,NewOrleans,LA Sanctuaries I & II Asanctuaryisasacredplace,aplacewhereyouaresafeandfreetoexplore.Wewillspendtheentirefiveweeksbuildingfort-likesanctuariesindifferentplaceswithdifferentmaterials.Wewillbeginwithcardboardandmoveontofabric,usingprintmakingtechniquesanddesigns.Imagineastructuremadefromflowers,seaweed,orclouds!Whoknowswhatwewillinvent!Ourmostimportanttoolwillbeourabilitytodream.Ages:SanctuariesI-7-9SanctuariesII-10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:SusanGisleson,NewOrleans,LA

COMICS Comics And Beyond I & II Togetherwewillembarkontheepicjourneyofturningourstories,dreams,funnyideas,andevennightmaresintoamazingcomicbooks!Wewilllearnhowtomakecomiccharacters,drawtheminmotion,andputtheminstoriesthatwedesign.Wewillmakeourowncomics,andtogether,wewillmakeanentiregraphicnovelwithourclassmates.Wewilllearnhowtousecomicstoshowtheworldwhat’sreallygoingoninourcreativeminds.

Ages:Comics&BeyondI-7-9Comics&BeyondII-10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:UrsaEyer,NewOrleans,LA

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Bookmaking

Artist Books Artistbooksalwayslookuniquebecausetheyareartisticallycreatedandoneofakind.Theycanbeanyshape,size,andcolorandcanbemadefromallsortsofunexpectedmaterials.Here,wewillcreateourownmarvelousartistbooksbyimagining,folding,andstitching.We’lldesignthecoversforsomeofourbooksthatwe’lldraw,paint,writeorcollageinlater.We’llfillourotherbookswithourowncollectionsofremarkableimagesusingspecialcontactprintingprocesses.Thisclassisonepartassemblyandallpartscreativity!

Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:ErinBarnard,NewOrleans,LA

MOSAICS Magnificent Mosaics

Learnanancientartformandcreatenewartifacts.MagnificentMosaicsprovidesanopportunityforourolderartiststolearnhowtodeveloporimproveuponanancientskill.Allwillbeginwithcreatingsmallmosaicgardenobjectsandthen,choosebetweendecorativevases,pictureframes,steppingstones,elaboratemirrors,andwallreliefdesigns.Artistswilldrawtheirdesigns,selectglassandtilepieces,adhere,grout,andcleantheirbeautifultreasures.

Ages:10-14Limit:15 Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:JeanieOsborne,Slidell,LA

FIBER ART

Stitches + Knots I & II

Usingneedles,thread,andourhands,wewillknot,bind,andembellishfibersculptures,quilts,wallpieces,andmore.Bothbeginnersandexperiencedfiberartistswillseehowstitch-by-stitchandknot-by-knot,wecancreateextravagantworksofart!Ages:Stitches+KnotsI-7-9Stitches+KnotsII-10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:AbbyWetsman,NewOrleans,LA

Furoshiki

FuroshikiisatraditionalJapanesewrappingcloth.Theseelegantlysurface-designedtextilesarepiecesoffabricthatcanbetransformedintobags,headwear,clothes,andmore!WewilldyeandprintourownandlearntheJapaneseancientartofutilityandbeauty.Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:AbbyWetsman,NewOrleans,LA Yarn Graffiti

Here,wewillbecrochetingandknittingallthetime.Together,wewillcollaboratetomakeabrilliantlycoloredoutfitfortheCDCAtree,oversizedfruitsandbutterflies,andotherplayfulandunexpectedworksofart.Ifyouknowhowtoknitorcrotchet,pleasecomeshareyourmagic.Ifyoudon’t,noworries,wewilllearntogether. Ages:9-14Limit:15 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:EliseToups,NewOrleans,LA

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WOODWORKING Beastly Wheels Squad

Spendthesummerinthewoodshopbuildingyourownindividualizedwoodenscootertoridearoundon!Artistswilldesignthemfindinginspirationfromfantasticalanimalsrangingfrombigbeastlybeingstocutecrittercreatures.Wewillusehandtoolssuchassaws,drills,wrenches,hammers,andwoodburningtoolstoassembleouruniquescooterdesigns.Whatcreativecreatureonwheelswillyouconstruct?!?!?!!Ages:10-14Limit:12Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:RubyTroyano,NewOrleans,LA

COSTUME-MAKING Hats off to you I & II

Learntheartofbuildinghats,headdresses,andfascinators!Fun,funky,andfestive,headpieceshavehadtheirplaceinfestivals,rituals,andfashionforages.Expressyourselfbydesigningandcreatingyourownuniquewearableheadpieces!Ages:HatsofftoyouI-7-9HatsofftoyouII-10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DanaBeuhler,NewOrleans,LA Creature Creations

CreatureshavealwayshadastarringroleinHollywood,fromGodzillatoPete’sDragon.Behindeachcreatureisateamofartistswecall‘creaturecreators’.Becomeacreaturecreatorbydesigningandbuildingyourveryowncreaturecostume.Willyoubefieryorfriendly,magicalormythical?Exploreyourwildside!Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DanaBeuhler,NewOrleans,LA The Butterfly Effect – a two period class Thiswillbeabrilliantandcomplexperformanceandcostumeexperience.Thisisatwoperiodclassandwillinvolvecreativemovement,dance,poetry,music,video,monologue,dialogue,andthecreationofanawe,inspiringcostumewhichisintegraltotheperformance.TheButterflyEffectistheconceptthatsmallcausescanhavelargeeffects.Wewillusethisconcepttoinspireourcostumesandtocraftaperformancethatmovesthroughthestagesofmetamorphosis.Wewilldiscoverhoweachindividual'sexpressionhasabeautifulandpowerfulinfluenceonthewhole.Bepreparedtoexploreandexpressyourspiritinaprofoundwaythatwillcultivatetheextraordinaryartistthatiswithinyou. Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:JulieWallace,Sedona,AZ

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Claymation/Animation Turtle Speed Stop Motion I & II Thisisacollaborationclassaboutmakingashortvideousingstop-motionphotography.Wewillbuildsetsandmakeclaycharactersthatcanbemovedaroundtotellourstory.Wewillalsomakedrawingsandwatercolorsthatwewillanimateforourfantasticalfilm.Withclaymationandanimation,thepossibilitiesareendless!

Ages:TurtleSpeedI-7-10TurtleSpeedII-10-14 Limit:15 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:EliseToups,NewOrleans,LA

PHOTOGRAPHY Digital Photography WewillfocusourdigitalcamerasaroundCDCAtocapturecolor,light,lines,andthatdecisivemomentaswelearntoframetheperfectphotographiccomposition.Backintheeditingstudio,wewilllearntoadjust,combine,andcreatenewworksfromourexposuresusingcomputersanddigitaleditingtechniques. Ages:10-14Limit:14Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:ErinBarnard,NewOrleans,LA The Darkroom Experience Enteraphotographicworldwheresciencemeetsart…inthedark!Youngartistswillhavefuncapturinglightandshadowusingphotographicpaper,blueprint,andfilm.Wewillexplorepinhole,35mm,andcameralessphotographytechniquesasweproduceoriginalB&Wworksofart! Ages:10-14Limit:10Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:AlisonWells,NewOrleans,LA

Tooffsetthecostsforthephotographyclasses,thereisa$35labfee.Pleasemakecheckspayableto“CountryDayCreativeArts”andputyourchild’snameand“PhotoLabFee”onthecheck.ChecksshouldbegiventoKeriPollockuponarrivalonthemorningofJune12,thefirstdayoftheprogram.

Media Arts Media Arts (Sound and Image Collages) Wewillcombinethephotographicimageswemakewithaudiorecordingsusingcameras,computersforediting,andaudiorecorders.Then,wewillcreatesoundandimagecollagesforaninstallationthatwillsurroundourunsuspectingaudiencewithacompletelyawesomeaudiovisualenvironment.Joinusaswepaveourwaythroughthisverycontemporaryandedgyartform. Ages:10-14Limit:13Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:ErinBarnard,NewOrleans,LA

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PUPPETRY/STILT WALKING Microbes and Big Fish

Let’sstartbymakingpuppetswecanseeunderamicroscope…creatureswithlotsofbeadyeyesandwigglingarms.Then,let’smakeGIANTtoothyfishthatwillglowinthedark.WewillcreateaGrandPageanttobeperformedwiththeotherpuppetclassesatCDCA’seveningFestivalofArts! Ages:7-9 Limit:15 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:TheresaLinnihan,Minneapolis,MN Dinosaurs To Birds Inthisworkshop,youwillwearabackpacktocarryyourgiantpuppet!Why?Becausewe’remakingdinosaursanddinosaurshavetobereallybig,right?Buttheyneedtobelightweight,too,becausethey’regoingtolosetheirheadsandtailsandtransformintobirdsinflight!ThisclasswillbringtheelementofsurpriseaswejointheotherpuppetclassesforourGrandPageantatCDCA’sArtsFestival. Ages:9-12 Limit:12 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:TheresaLinnihan,Minneapolis,MN Full Body Mammals and Giant Vegetation Thispuppetworkshopwillstartwithanimalmasks,thefirststepinmakingourfullbodypuppets!Anddidyouknowthatonceuponatime,giantdragonfliesroamedtheearthandflowerswerearadicalexperimentofMotherNature?LetsmakesomeGIANTvegetationandHUMONGOUSdragonflies.We’llperforminaGrandPageantwiththeotherpuppetryclassesatCDCA’sFestivalofArts. Ages:10-14 Limit:15 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:TheresaLinnihan,Minneapolis,MN Stilting Monkeys

Gorillas,chimps,andmonkeyshineswalkingonloooonglegs!First,we'lllearntowalkontwostilts.Thenwewillexplorehowtheseanimalsmoveonfourlegsbyalsousinghandstilts.We’llperforminaGrandPageantwiththepuppetryclassesatCDCA’seveningFestivalofArts. Ages:11–14 Limit:12 Dress:Comfortableoldclothes,tennisshoes Artist/Teacher:TheresaLinnihan,Minneapolis,MN

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ROBOTICS Steam works

Thissummer,we’llstartouradventureintheworldofSTEAM:Science,Technology,Engineering,Arts,andMath!First,we’llblastoffwithafewkindsofcustomrockets.Then,we’lltinkerwithstrings,springs,andotherthingstomakecoolkinetictoysandfidgetcubes.Onceinawhilewemaycontemplatethehighermathemagicalmysteriesoffractals,thegoldenratio,andwhytrianglesappeareverywhere,incorporatingtheseideasintoourdesigns.Inourenlightenedstate,we’llcapoffourquestwithourmasteriesofelectromagnetismandairbending! Ages:7-9Limit:12Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:A.J.Balatico,NewOrleans,LA Mechanical Multi-Taskers

Inthisclass,we’llusegearedandmotorizedsystemstoallowourrobotstosweepup,grab,andliftobjectsaswellastoreachouttoclimbuparope.Usingabitofprogrammingandcraftywiring,wecanalsoteachourrobotsMorsecodeandhowtoshoothoops.Eachweek,we’lllearnaboutdifferentmechanismsthatallowourrobotstomove,lightup,andinteractwiththeirenvironment.Atthepressofabuttonorflipofaswitch,ourrobotswillspringtolife. Ages:10-14Limit:12Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:A.J.Balatico,NewOrleans,LA

MUSIC Journey Of The Drum

Thissummer,takeamusicaljourneyaroundAfrica,theCaribbean,andtheAmericaswithoutevenneedingapassport.Wewillplaydrumsandotherinstruments,singsongs,playmusicalgames,andcreateaperformancethatwilltrulytransportyoutoanewworldofself-expression.Noexperiencenecessary…justbringyourdesiretohavefunandyourheart,whichisalreadybeatingintimewithitsownrhythm.Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:MichaelSkinkus,NewOrleans,LASound FX I & II Haveyoueverwonderedwheretheamazingsoundscapesinyourfavoritefilmsandshowscomefrom?Here,notonlywillyoufindout,butyou'llmakethemyourself!Soundeffectsstudiosarefillednotonlywithinstrumentsbutalsowithavarietyofobjectsthatmakenoisesyou'dneverthinkof(forexample:coconutsforhorse'shooves,oldairconditionersforspacesounds).Inthisclass,you’llplayinstrumentsinunexpectedwaysandgatherandmakeobjectstoplayLIVEtoafilm.Comecreateyourownoriginalsoundscapes!Ages:SoundFXI-7-9SoundFXII-10-14 Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DanCardillo,NewOrleans,LA

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Band

DoyourememberTheXFactors,IronMustache,TheTiltedStools???Gettoknowthefeelingofperforminginanactualbandthissummer!Nomatterwhatinstrumentyouplay,nomatterifyouareabrandnewbeginnerormoreexperienced,wewillfindtheperfectspotforyouinthissummer’sband,aswewriteandperformmusicwithattitude!Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesEquipment:Musicalinstrumentifyouhaveone,butnotnecessaryArtist/Teacher:MichaelSkinkus,NewOrleans,LA

Musical Theater: Singing

Thisclassisdesignedtobringoutthebestvocalistinusall!WewillexplorepopularmusicandshowtunesfromsomeofourfavoriteBroadwayMusicals.Fine-tuneyoursingingskillswithvocalwarm-ups,lessonsinharmonizingandone-on-oneinstruction.Weasaclasswillperformatanoontimeprogrammid-waythroughCDCA,andthencollaborateonamajormusicaltheaterproductionwiththemusicalactingandmusicaldanceclasses.Mostimportantly,joinusbecausesingingisfun!

Ages:8-14Limit:100Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:NicoleBoyd-Buckels,NewOrleans,LA

RADIO Radio CDCA Ifyoulovemusic,comedy,drama,andsharingyourdeepthoughtswiththeworld,thenRadioCDCAistheplaceforyou!JoinusaswecreateandperformoriginalradioshowsthatwewillbroadcastlivetoeveryoneatCDCA.Whetheryouwanttoreportontheweather,introducesomeofyourfavoritehitsongs,orstarinyourowncomedyskit,youwilldefinitelyfindyourgrooveinRadioCDCA.Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:Comfortableoldclothes,musicalinstrumentifyouhaveonebutnotnecessaryArtist/Teacher:MichaelSkinkus,NewOrleans,LA

ACTING Strilly Stories

Theyarestrange…andtheyaresilly...andifyouputthemtogethertheyarestrilly!Storiesthatthrillandchill!Slithery,slimy,strangestories!Storiesthatcastaspell!Storiesfortheyoungandold,fearlessandbold!We’lltellstories,playactinggames,createskitsandplays,costume,andbecomehilariouscharactersasawaytogainafoundationforacting!Muhuhaaaaaaaa!Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DonLewis,NewOrleans,LA Tricksters Being Tricky

Don’tbesilly!Tricksareforkids!Comewithusaswetravelandencountertrickstersfromaroundtheworld.Theseareclassictricksterswhoplaytricksonothersandsometimeshavetricksplayedonthem!Wewilltrytounderstandtheseinfamoustrickstersinordertofindthetricksterinyou!We’llplaygames,tellstories,andperformskitsandplaysforothers.Prettytricky,eh???Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DonLewis,NewOrleans,LA

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Fun Folktales Folktales…classicstoriesfromaroundtheworldthatwewillactoutinnew,funways!Comeone,comeall!Comeondownandhaveaball!We’llplayactinggames,tellstories,costume,andperformskitsandplaysfilledwithadventureandmagic. Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DonLewis,NewOrleans,LA Improv Universe

Inthisclasswemakeitupaswego!Improvcomedyisallaboutcreativityandhilarity.Everydaymeansbrandnewideasandbrandnewfunny!We'llplayimprovgamestoimproveourskillsuntilwe'rereadytohitthestageandgetthewholecrowdlaughing!Comecreatethefunniestuniverseinthegalaxy!Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:TobyDavid,NewOrleans,LA Masks

BewildandexploreCommediadell'Artemasks!Youwillcreateyourownmaskwithbigears,giantnose,andfunnyeyebrows!Comedyiskeyaswecreatewildcharactersfromourmasksandlearntheskillsofmaskedcomedy.WewillcreateoutlandishskitsandscenesaswepopuponthestreetsofCDCA.Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:GrahamBurk,NewOrleans,LA Choose Your Own Adventure Haveyoueverwantedtobesomethingelse?Ablacksmith?Aspaceninja?Atoaster?InCYOA,ifyoucandreamit,youcandoit!Inthisclass,youwillcreateyourowncharacterwhowillthenbeapartofanextraordinaryadventure:thinkofahauntedhouse,crossedwithanRPGvideogame,crossedwithanRLStinebook-butinreallife!Bytheendoftheprogram,you'llbeinacostumeyou'vecreated,actingasacharacteryou'vebuilt,guidingwillingaudienceparticipantsthroughanadventurethatwewriteasaclass.Whichpathwillyouchoose?? Ages:9-12Limit:15 Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DanCardillo,NewOrleans,LA Silent Cinema

Becomeastarofthesilverscreen!Youaregoingtoactinfunsilentmovies!DoyourbestCharlieChaplinasweputonwildandcrazycostumestoactourwaythroughourownfantasticfilm!Ages:9-12Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:GrahamBurk,NewOrleans,LAScenes Here,youwilldevelopandperformscenesfromplaysandmovies,classicalandcontemporary,seriousandfunny,scriptedandimprovised,fromthestagetothescreenandeverywhereinbetween.Learnhowtobreathelifeintoyourcharactersandexpandyouractingrange.GettotheheartofitallandjointheScenesclass! Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DonLewis,NewOrleans,LA

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CDCA Tonight, Today BeonthefirsteverCDCANewsteam!Createwackystorylinesaswemakeourownnewsshow!Becomeareporter,becomeanewswriter,becomeananchor,andgetthescooponallthegoingsonatCDCA!Ages:10-14Limit:12Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:GrahamBurk,NewOrleans,LA Sketchy Characters Sketchcomedyisallaboutcharacters,hilariouscreationsinabsurdcircumstancesthatcrackupcrowdsandkeepthepeoplelaughing.Inthisclass,wewillbeusingimprov,actinggames,andvariousexercisestocreatecharactersanddevelopscenestoshowthemoff.Gotafunnyvoiceyouliketodo?Orjusthaveaheadfulloffunnyideas?Comemakesomesketchycharacterswithus!Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:TobyDavid,NewOrleans,LAThe Shakespearience Transformintoahero!Oravillain!Oracrazyclown!DiscovertheamazingworldthatisShakespeare.ExploreShakespeare'sfascinatingstories,breakdownhismusicallanguage,andbecomebizarrecharactersasyouactShakespeare!Joinusandexpandyouractingrange! Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:GrahamBurk,NewOrleans,LA Musical Theatre: Acting Thisclassisdesignedtochallengeyoungpeople’sactingandmusicaltheatreskillsinordertopresentanoriginalscriptthatwewillpresentattheArtsFestival.Inthisclass,youwillnotonlydevelopasaperformer,youwillalsolearnaboutstageblocking,movement,andvocals,allinpreparationforourfinalshow.IfyouareinterestedinactinginaBigMusicalTheatreProduction,thisclassisforyou!Ages:9-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:NicoleBoyd-Buckels,NewOrleans,LA

VIDEO One Minute Movies I Youngartistswilllearntocraftstorieswithpowerfulmessages!Wewillemployallofourcreativepowersaswebecomewriters(brainstormingideas),directors(designingvisuals)andeditors(choosingthebeststuff)tomakeeverythingfromcommercialsforinventedproductstooriginalshortmovies!Ages:7-9Limit:16Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:JimmyMehiel,NewOrleans,LA

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One-Minute Movies II Here,wewilllearntheartofbrevityaswecraftstorieswithpowerfulmessages!Wewillemployallofourcreativepowersandparticipateasscriptwriters,directorsandeditors!InOneMinuteMovies,wewillexploretheartofvideographyinfullHDwithaDSLRcameraandexperiencethefunofeditinginiMovie!Wewillmakeeverythingfromcommercialsforinventedproductstooriginalshortmovies. Ages:10-14Limit:13Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:JimmyMehiel,NewOrleans,LA

CREATIVE WRITING Word Wizards

Jointheguildanddelveintotheancientmagicaltraditionofthewrittenword!Asawordwizard,you'llexplorearangeofwritingtechniquestofind/improveyourvoiceandpersonalwritingstyle.Discovernewwriters,waysofthinking,andmodesofexpressionwhileexpandingyourknowledgeofstorysorcery!Shareyourtelepathictales,paranormalparables,andmysticmetaphorsinasafe,comfortable,andchallengingcreativeenvironment.

Ages:9-14Limit:15Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:AbeoTibbs,NewOrleans,LA SIGN LANGUAGE Sign Mime I & II Speakbutusenowords!Dancebutusenofeet!Thisclassisa"handson"performancecoursewherehandstellastorythateveryonewillwanttohear.Takesignlanguagetoawholenewlevel,presentedbeautifullyinblacklight.Ages:SignMimeI–7–9SignMimeII–10-14Limit:15 Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:MelissaLicali,NewOrleans,LA

DANCE Creative Movement - Leap, Fly, Release and Reach Lunge,leap,twistandsoar!Thiswillbeafunclassdesignedtogetyourbodygoingandyourcreativejuicesflowing.Wewillmakedancesusingeverythingfromcomicbooksandfabulouspaintingstocostumesandmusic.Darting,twirling,gliding…S-t-r-e-t-c-handletyourimaginationFLY! Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:MaritzaMercado-Narcisse,NewOrleans,LA

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Dance Repertory Dailywarm-ups,movementphrases,andchoreographiclabswillallhelpcreatematerialforourprojects.Drawingfromcontemporary,modern,andtraditional,wewilldance,laughandplaytogetherinanupbeatandfunenvironment.Astunningperformancewillbethefinalstepinourprocess.Veryexperienceddancer?Newcomertodance?Everybodywelcome!Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:MaritzaMercado-Narcisse,NewOrleans,LAMusical Theater: Dance Wewillexplorejazzandcontemporarydancetechniqueasweconditionourbodiesfordancethroughcorestrengtheningandthroughourworktoincreaseflexibility.WewillperformataNoontimeProgrammid-waythroughCDCA,andthencollaborateonourBigMusicalTheaterProductionwiththemusicalactingandmusicalsingingclasses.Thisclassischallengingandlotsoffun!Ifyouwouldlovetodanceinamajormusicaltheatreproduction,joinus,experiencedornot! Ages:9-14Limit:18Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:NicoleBoyd-Buckels,NewOrleans,LA

COOKING EDIBLE ARTS I & II

Learntopreparefunandexcitingfoodseverydaytoservetoyourfamilyandfriends.We’llmakebreads,crepes,pastadishes,desserts,andmore.Joinusinthekitchenandbecomeafreshingredientinourmixtureofcreativecookingideas.BonAppétit!

Ages:EdibleArtsI-7-9EdibleArtsII-10-14Limit:15Dress:Comfortableoldclothes Artist/Teacher:PattiConstantin,NewOrleans,LA

Tooffsetthecostsoffreshingredientsuseddaily,thereisa$45feeforthecookingclass.Pleasemakecheckspayableto“CountryDayCreativeArts”andputyourchild’snameand“CookingClass”onthecheck.ChecksshouldbegiventoKeriPollockuponarrivalonthemorningofJune12,thefirstdayoftheprogram.

Juggling Arts Juggling I Throwandcatch,spinandtwirl,flipthosepropsandwatchthemfly!LearnamazingjugglingfeatswithanassortmentofsurprisingobjectsandhelpcreateaMIRACULOUSSHOW! Ages:7-9Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DavidChervony,Chicago,Ill. Juggling II Preparetotravelbeyondawesometricksandintoaworldofuntappedcreativity.Whetheryou’reabeginnerorexperienced,inJugglingArts,wedon'tjustjuggle--wecreate.Learntherulestobecomeajugglingmaster.Breaktherulestobecomeajugglingartist! Ages:10-14Limit:15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesArtist/Teacher:DavidChervony,NewOrleans,LA

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YOGA Yoga I & II Doingyogaislikegoingonanadventurewhereyou'reexploringyourbodyandyourSelf(Yes!…withacapitalS!).Inthisclassyou'lldiscovernewwaystouseandmoveyourbodyandyourbreath,andnewwaystobekindertoyourselfandothers.Comeplaywithbeingupsidedown,beingtwisteduplikeapretzel,becomingawarriorandamonkeykingorqueen.YouwillalsocreateyourownpieceofBuddhist-inspiredart.Let’smoveandbreathetogetherandtapintoourunlimitedpotential!Ages:YogaI-7-9YogaII-10-14Limit:16Dress:Comfortableoldclothes,preferablynotsuperloose(looset-shirtsoftenendupoveryourheadwhenweareupsidedown!(☺) Artist/Teacher:EmiliaAguinaga,NewOrleans,LA

MARTIAL ARTS CAPOEIRA I & II

CapoeiraisaspectacularmartialartfromtheSouthAmericancountryofBrazil!Kick,jump,run,spin,headstand,handstand,andflipyourwayintotheawesomeworldofCapoeira!LearnCapoeirainafun-filled,non-stophour!DidImentionthehandmadeinstrumentsorBrazilianmusicwe'llplay?It'sallhappeningHERE!Don'tmissout!Ages:CapoeiraI-7-10CapoeiraII-10-14Limit:18Dress:Comfortableclothes Artist/Teacher:AndyGomez,SanDiego,California

SPORTS Recreational Gymnastics

Here,wewillemphasizestrength,coordination,flexibility,balance,aerobics,andrhythm.Learnthebasicmovementsforgymnasticsaswellasthemoreadvancedskillsthroughfloorexercises,creatingyourownfloorroutines,andmakingpyramids.Comebestrong,befit,andenjoydoingit!Ages: 7-10Limit: 20Dress:ComfortableoldclothesorleotardsArtist/Teacher:CarlosOchoa,NewOrleans,LAFencing I & II

ExperiencetheancientandmysteriousOlympicsportoffencing.Itisathletic,fast-paced,andexciting…auniquecombinationofself-control,mentalexercise,andreflexbuilding.Learnthesecretmovesofcombatbetweentwofencers.Firsttimerswillusetheclassicfoil.Ifyouhavefencedbefore,youwilllearndifferentgamesandusenewweapons.Equipmentwillbeprovided. Ages: FencingI–7-9FencingII–10-14Limit: 15Dress:ComfortableoldclothesyoucanmoveinandtennisshoesforsafetyArtist/Teacher:CarlosOchoa,NewOrleans,LA

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Swimming - Go For Lights! Go For Sound! Go For Pool! Whenisapoolmorethanapool?Whenit’salsoamovieset!Bycombiningfunphysicalperformancewithcinematicstorytelling,wewillfilmsequences–someevenunderwater-torivalthoseofHollywood’swateryhayday.Butdon’tworry!you’llalsohavetimetorelax,playpoolgames,andhavefreeswimaswell!Comealongasamermaid,seahorseormoreasweputamodernspinonanoldclassicandcreatemoviemagicrightatthepool! Ages: 7-9Limit: 15Dress:SwimmingclothesArtist/Teacher:JonGreene,NewOrleans,LA&MajaHolzinger,NewOrleans,LANote: Theabilitytoswimonyourownisnecessaryforthisclass Swimming - The Under-Water Music Video Whenisapoolmorethanapool?Whenit’salsothesetofamusicvideo!Frommodernmusicalselectionandstorylineconception,tochoreographyandshotplanning,participantswillbeinvolvedintheentireproductionandperformanceofanunderwatermusicvideothatwouldstuneventhemostadventurousMTVMusicVideoDirector!Andyou’llevenhavetimeforalittlerelaxation,poolgames,andfreeswimaswell!Joinusaswemakemoviemagicinthewater!Ages: 10-14Limit: 15Dress:SwimmingclothesArtist/Teacher:JonGreene,NewOrleans,LA&MajaHolzinger,NewOrleans,LANote: Theabilitytoswimonyourownisnecessaryforthisclass We will walk to our neighbor’s pool across the street from Country Day, 215 Iona St. TEAM GAMES!

Comeone,comeall,tothebesttimeofall…TeamGames!Itwillbeanhourofflagchasing,ballthrowingfun.Gamesofalltypesforpeopleofallages.Thisclasswillgetthebloodpumpingandtheheartbeatthumping.TeamGames–everybodylovesthem! Ages:7-14Limit:30Dress:Shirt,shorts,tennisshoes,andabigsmileArtist/Teacher:MikeSeely,NewOrleans,LA

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