FOX RIVER ACADEMY
WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS
music and art classes
December 2011- February 2012

Please click the titles below to be directed to the description of class:

DRAWING GROUP I	PAPER POSSIBILITIES - JOURNAL MAKING
DRAWING GROUP II	BEAUTIFUL BEADS—JEWELRY MAKING
Mrs. Z’s WACKY WORLD OF ART I	ART IS THE SEASON—WINTER
Mrs. Z’s WACKY WORLD OF ART II	ANIMALS IN ART
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS	HOLIDAY CARD MAKING WORKSHOP
DOING ART TOGETHER—PARENT AND CHILD	DUCT TAPE ART
FABRIC ART—Design/Print/Sew	OIL PAINTING GROUP I / GROUP II
KNITTING CLUB	COMICS, ILLUSTRATION, and ANIME I & II
PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION	ENSEMBLE CLASSES (Duet/Chamber, Rock Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble)
LITTLE MOZARTS Beginner Piano Course	MUSIC THEORY CLASSES
KINDERMUSIK sessions (ages 2-6)	SUZUKI VIOLIN and SUZUKI GUITAR LESSONS (ages 3-up)

 

ART CLASS/WORKSHOP LISTINGS:

DRAWING GROUP I
Instructor: Cheryl Ziegler
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, JANUARY 10-FEBRUARY 21/  Elementary 5:00-6:30, Intermediate/Adult 6:40-8:10

Length of class: 7 weeks
Ages: Elementary 7-10 yrs., Intermediate/Adult 11yrs- adult

Description: This first in a series of drawing classes will focus on the fundamentals of black and white media drawing. Students will learn charcoal, pencil and pen & ink techniques. We will focus on basic composition skills, plus understanding volume, line and chiaroscuro. Each student will learn how to properly mat at least one of their
drawings and the final class will feature an art show/open house of all student works.

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $90/$25= $115

 

DRAWING GROUP II
Instructor: Cheryl Ziegler
Dates/Times: Wednesdays, JANUARY10-FEBRUARY 21/  Elementary 5:00-6:30, Intermediate/Adult- 6:40-8:10

Length of class: 7 weeks
Ages: Elementary 7-10 yrs., Intermediate/Adult 11yrs- adult

Description: This class is designed for students who have taken Beginning Drawing or equivalent. Class focus will include advanced pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, and drawing from life. Color media will be introduced, such as, conte crayon, color pencil, and
pastels. Each student will produce a masterwork of at least one of the above mediums. The final class will feature an art show/open house of student works.

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $90/$25= $115

 

Mrs. Z’s WACKY WORLD OF ART I
Instructor: Cheryl Ziegler
Dates/Times: Saturdays, JANUARY 14- MARCH 3/  9:00-10:00am   Length of class: 8 weeks  Ages: 5-7
Description: All new lessons! This session will explore popular children’s book illustrators and their unique techniques. Students will learn composition and design skills while using a variety of art materials. Our final class features an art show of all student works for family and friends.

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $110/$25= $135

 

Mrs. Z’s WACKY WORLD OF ART II

Instructor: Cheryl Ziegler
Dates/Times: Saturdays, JANUARY 14-MARCH 3/  10:30-11:30am     Length of class: 8 weeks  Ages: 8-10

Description: All new lessons! This session will explore popular children’s book illustrators and their unique techniques.
Students will learn composition and design skills while using a variety of art materials. Our final class features an art show of all student works for family and friends.

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $110/$25= $135

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS
Instructor: Cheryl Ziegler
Dates/Times: Saturdays JANUARY 14-MARCH 3/ 12:00-1:15pm

Length of class: 8 weeks    Ages: 11-14

Description: All new lessons!  This winter quarter session will focus on drawing technique, composition and design while still using a variety of art materials. We will be taking our inspiration from the drawings of various master artists. Our final class features an art show of all student works for family and friends.

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $115/$30=$145

 

DOING ART TOGETHER—PARENT AND CHILD 

Instructor: Tricia Mucklow
Dates/Times: Saturdays FEBRUARY 11—MARCH 3 / 2:00—3:15 pm

Length of class: 4 classes
Ages: 3-5, plus one parent

Description: What better way to spend quality time with your child than making fun art projects together!  This class will focus on building your child’s fine motor skills, social development, and problem solving abilities.  You will make colorful and creative works of art with memories to last a lifetime! 

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $70/$20 = $90 fee includes tuition for the child and one parent

 

FABRIC ART—Design/Print/Sew

Instructor: Cheryl Ziegler

Date/Times: Sundays MARCH 4,11,18 / 2:00-4:00pm

Length of Workshop: 3 weeks  Ages 11 years—adult

Description: What could be more cool? Design your own print –print it onto fabric– sew it into a decorative pillow. It’s 3 skills in one class, design/print and sew.

Class Fee/Supply Cost = Total $60/$30= $90

 

KNITTING CLUB
Instructor: Chrissy O’Shea
Dates/Times: Mondays JANUARY 9—30 / 5:00—6:30 pm

Length of class: 4 weeks    All Ages

Description: Students will learn different weaving
techniques with various looms. Students will create a
scarf and hat just in time for the cold weather season!

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total:
$60/$25 (includes yarn)= $85

 

PAPER POSSIBILITIES - JOURNAL MAKING
Instructor: Heidi Miller
Dates/Times: Saturdays JANURARY 14—FEBRUARY 4 / 2:00 –3:15 pm
Length of class: 4 weeks  Ages 8—13
Description: Go Green and have fun doing it! In this 4-week class, learn basic techniques and the process of making recycled paper. You will add personal and creative touches to your handmade paper that will be used to create a colorful and creative journal to take home.
Class Fee/Supply Cost = Total $85/$35=$120

 

BEAUTIFUL BEADS—JEWELRY MAKING
Instructor: Chrissy O’Shea
Dates/Times: Mondays FEBRUARY 6 - 27/ 5:00—6:30 pm

Length of class: 4 weeks   Ages: 8-13

Description: In this beginner’s jewelry making class, students will learn basic bead making and jewelry assemblage techniques.  We will create paper and polymer clay beads.  Students will then assemble their handmade beads along with manufactured beads into bracelets and necklaces.

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $60/$30= $90

 

ART IS THE SEASON—WINTER
Instructor: Tricia Mucklow
Dates/Times: Thursdays JANUARY 12th—FEBRUARY 2 / 5:00—6:30 pm

Length of class: 4 weeks  Ages: 8-13

Description: Snowflakes, hot cocoa, cold weather, snow tracks, winter wonderland, sugar cookies, ice crystals… just a few things that remind us of winter and inspire beautiful works of art!  Artists will explore a variety of materials, such as watercolor, clay, recycled collage, and acrylic paint in this winter-themed art class.

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $70/$20= $90

 

ANIMALS IN ART
Instructor: Tricia Mucklow
Dates/Times: Thursdays FEBRUARY  9—MARCH 1 /
5:00—6:30 pm

Length of class: 4 weeks  Ages: 8-13

Description: For the student who loves animals and art, this is a dream come true!  We will be studying various types of animals and become inspired by them for our works of art.  We will discover animal camouflage and habitats, realistic portraits of animals, and an animal mask using paper mache of your favorite animal.

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total; $70/$20=$90

 

HOLIDAY CARD MAKING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Tricia Mucklow
Dates/Times: Saturday, DECEMBER 10  / 1:30—4:00 pm

Length of class: 1 day     Ages: All Ages

Description: Make your own cards for the holiday season to give to your family, friends, and neighbors!  Experiment with different painting and collaging techniques that will be incorporated into the cards.  Also, learn different types of calligraphy to make your cards lettering extra special.  Feel free to bring photographs, stickers, stamps, ribbons, and other craft items, but paper and some accessories will be provided.  Hot cocoa will be served for the festive workshop!

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $20/$10= $30

 

DUCT TAPE ART

Instructor: Meghan Gatenby
Dates/Times: Fridays FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24  5:00-6:30 pm

Length of class: 4 weeks   Ages: 8-13

Description: Learn the fundamentals of working with the bizarre medium of duct tape. Students will learn how to create gifts and garb. They will learn to make fabric that really sticks and draw imagery with exacto knives. At the end of the session students will walk away with four great projects!

Class Fee/Supply Cost= Total: $60/$15=$75

Note: Students should bring 3-5 rolls of duct tape to the class or may purchase from Fox River for $4 per roll

 

OIL PAINTING GROUP I / GROUP II
Instructor Cheryl Ziegler
Dates/Times: Sundays  JANUARY 15—FEBRUARY 26 / Group I 12:00-2:00 pm
Group II 2:30-4:30pm
Length of class: 7 weeks   Ages 11 years—adult
Description Group I: Learn the classic medium of oil painting from the stretching and preparation of your own canvas to composition, paint techniques, and finishing with a
simple edge frame. Various oil techniques associated with major art movements will be discussed.
Description Group II : This class is designed for students who have taken Group I or equivalent. We will stretch and prepare a canvas and explore advance oil techniques
including glasin and impasto. Our final masterwork will be a framed painting of choice.
Class Fee/ Supply Cost = Total: $110/$30=$140 for both Group I and Group II

 

COMICS, ILLUSTRATION, and ANIME I & II
Instructor: Adam Bedore
Dates/Times: JANUARY 7, 14  2:00-4:00pm

Illustration I (for beginners)

Illustration II (students who have taken Illustration I)

Length of class: 2 weeks  Ages: 7 and up

Description: Learn the fundamentals of drawing comic book and anime characters. Students will learn how to draw a heroic character, the difference between traditional comic book style and anime style, heroic anatomy and facial expressions. At the end of the session students will have created their own unique superhero!

Class Fee/Supply Cost=Total; $50/$12 = $62

 

PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION
preschool through adult classes, from beginner to advanced levels of study

Whether you are interested in starting your preschool child in music classes, are an adult student wishing to start on a new instrument, or are advanced and working to prepare for college auditions, the Fox River Academy will match you with a teacher/program to help you achieve your goals. Our music program provides private instruction sessions in:

§  Piano (traditional, jazz)

§  Voice

§  Guitar (electric, acoustic, classical, Suzuki)

§  Electric Bass

§  Harp

§  Drums

§  Violin (traditional, Suzuki)

§  Viola (traditional, Suzuki)

§  Cello

§  String Bass

 

§  Flute

§  Saxophone

§  Clarinet

§  Oboe

§  Bassoon

§  Trumpet

§  English Horn

ENSEMBLE CLASSES

Rock Ensemble class:
Students will work together in a rock band on popular tunes appropriate to the instrumentation and skill level of participants. Enrollment is limited; please contact the Academy office to secure a slot. 
Eight sessions per quarter; 60 minutes per session
Tuition: $60 (Includes class materials)
Instructor: Karen Kulzer or Ryan Stark

Duet/Chamber Ensemble class:
Looking for an opportunity to play with other musicians? We welcome any instruments and voice type, any levels and ages, including adults. No prior ensemble experience is necessary; any instrument is welcome. We will assist you with rehearsal techniques, performance techniques, and how to be a better musician. Students will be divided into duet/chamber groups for coaching and assisted practice sessions. 
Six to Eight sessions per quarter; 60 minutes per session
Tuition: $60 (Includes class materials)
Instructor: Dr. Christopher Teicler

Classical Guitar Ensemble:
For ages 14 and up, our Classical Guitar Ensemble performs various ensemble pieces specifically arranged for multiple guitarists. The group performs regularly in various events throughout the community.
Each session is six weeks in length.
Fridays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Tuition: $60
Instructor: Ron Stark

PRESCHOOL MUSIC
LITTLE MOZARTS
Piano Preparatory Course for Ages 4-7
Our piano preparatory course is a semi-private class using the materials from the popular Music for Little Mozarts piano series. Little Mozarts teachers the fundamentals of piano playing in a fun group setting, helping students develop music basics in preparation for one-on-one private lessons.

30-minute classes; call for availability
10 week sessions; Tuition: $120 (does not include class materials)

KINDERMUSIK classes
for budding musicians ages 2-6 years
Friday afternoons

AGES 2-4 (6:00-6:30pm Fridays-- Wiggle and Grow!
Nov/Dec— 11/11,18; 12/2, 12/16   Outside My Window
Jan — 1/6– 1/27   Silly All Over
Feb — 2/3 – 2/24    Family and Friends

AGES 4-6 (6:30-7pm Fridays)— Move and Groove!
Nov/Dec— 11/11,18; 12/2, 12/16    All Keyed Up
Jan — 1/6—1/27  Rhythms of the Land
Feb — 2/3—2/24  Sounds Abound!
Sessions are monthly; each session is $55 ($40 for four weeks of class, $15 materials fee)

SUZUKI VIOLIN and GUITAR LESSONS
The Suzuki Program at Fox River Academy offers a nurturing environment in which student, parent, and teacher work together in developing the musical and technical development of the child. In our Suzuki program, there is a required weekly group class in addition to the regular weekly private lesson, which aids in the development of ensemble skills and nurtures a mutual respect for each other as musicians and individuals. Fox River Academy is a member of the Suzuki Association of the America; to read more on the Suzuki method please visit http://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/twinkler/.

Suzuki Guitar Program:  Private lessons and once a week group class;
$31 ($60 for group classes and $25 for private 30-minute lesson)
Suzuki Violin Program:  Private lessons and once a week group class.
$31 ($60 for group classes and $25 for private 30-minute lesson)

THEORY CLASSES
Comprehensive theory program from early childhood through adult students

Fox River Academy Theory Classes are available for both Academy and non-Academy students wishing to supplement their musical education. Classes are designed to reinforce students’ understanding on theory concepts learned in private lessons, such as rhythm, note-reading, musical terms, listening, etc. in a fun and comfortable group setting. Curriculum ranges from basic concepts of music theory (ear training, music reading, and notation) to more advanced concepts (key systems, chord theory, style analysis, etc). Theory classes are once a week and last 50 minutes, and the majority of assignments are done in class.

At Fox River Academy, we want to ensure that students are placed in the appropriate theory level that will challenge them and provide the most optimum opportunity to advance in their music learning. Before starting (and at the conclusion of each consecutive quarter), students take a Placement Test specifically designed to assess the appropriate theory level the student should participate in. Students are placed in classes according to their skill level and musical experience.

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