Information & Registration

Holiday Closures: January 19, February 16, May 25, June 19, July 3, September 7, October 12,
November 11, November 26-27.
Staff Training Closures: March 26-27, June 25-26, September 24-25

Activity Descriptions
Sign Language & Music: Learn sign language in a group with new signs introduced each week. Musical theory, instrument identification, and rhythms using games and other musical exercises.
Movement & Makaton: Find creative ways to express feelings and situations within a musical piece. Using signs and symbols to sing our favorite songs; supporting communication and enhancing expression.
Theater Arts & Comic Creation: We will begin by devising a new play for the spring/summer then dive into scripts development, staging, props, and overall performance for a finished piece. We will explore physical and vocal techniques, improvising scenes to create dialogue, developing back stories and motivations for characters in our play and comics. Looking at basic shapes, proportions, gestures, light/shadow, facial expressions and perspective, we will find ways to elaborate on the characters we love to draw and create mini scenes with dialogue.
Art Exploration: Using different materials and techniques we experience art through recycled goods, murals, paintings, nature, fabric and clay! Individuals have an opportunity to express themselves through individual and collaborative pieces such as collage, sculpture, clothing and traditional canvas.
Storytelling Studio: We will explore ways to use our bodies to tell a story. Building mime, breath, and gesture techniques to convey meaning non-verbally. Using various drama starters such as poems, folk tales, and open scenes, we will explore basic storytelling structure and develop a better understanding of plot development. Creative writing portions will be included to write our own stories “in role” and poem starters to transcribe our lived experiences into poetry.
Film Club: Devise and execute our own “mini films”. Story development, costume creation, and basic editing for those interested.  
Art with Bayloo: Art collaboration with our Artist in Residence, Bayloo. Working with individuals to make art into a sellable product.   
Self-Advocacy: Encouraging the use of self-expression and exploring choice within everyday life.
Arts and Community Building: Encouraging growth and self-esteem through arts and community.