We offer various classes that help each student gain valuable skills.
Register for Father Ryan Arts Center 2019 Fall Classes

Dance, Ceramics, Drawing, Yoga, Screen Printing, Painting, Tai Chi, Cooking, and more!

Low Carb/High Fat Cooking Workshop

Low Carb Cooking ($10 per class)
June 15 10am – 12pm
Open to ALL, family friendly

This is the last Low-Carb/High-Fat Cooking class until Fall! Mark is going to teach us how to debone a chicken, cook the pieces, and create a delicious Chicken Piccata! This class is great for those trying to lose weight, eat less carbs, or cook for family members living with diabetes.

Instructor: Mark Snyder

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Dance, Yoga, Tai Chi
Kids Dance

Saturday 10 am -10:50 am
Age: 3 to 4

This is an introductory dance class for youth 3+. This class features traditional and contemporary dance, combining dance techniques and fitness movements.

Instructor: Kaijha Gomez

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Youth Movement

Saturday 11am – 11:50am
Age: 5+

Students will explore storytelling via the body and improvisational methods. By using different styles of music, students will learn to release their inner artist. No experience required.

Instructor: Kaijha Gomez

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Hip Hop ($75)
Saturdays, 12 pm- 12:50 pm
Ages: 7+

This class is focused on teaching students discipline, improvisation, flexibility, and calming the mind. Parents are encouraged to participate. Instructor: Kaijha Gomez

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Contemporary Dance ($75)
Saturday 1 pm – 1:50 pm
Age 7+

Contemporary dance gives your child complete creative freedom to jump, twirl, and move at their own pace. Blended elements of Contemporary and Modern dance allow students to explore their individual dance styles.

Instructor: Kaijha Gomez

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Fitness/Wellness
Yoga/ Tai Chi

Restorative Yoga ($90)
Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm
Age:16+

In this session, we’ll be slowing everything down and encouraged to work while listening to ourselves and our breaths. Perfect for the elderly, those with limited mobility, and the athlete.

Instructor: DJ Jah Ques

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Intermediate Tai Chi

Saturdays, 12 pm -1:15 pm
All Ages

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese meditation of movement and is used to alleviate stress and anxiety. Tai Chi for seniors helps improve overall health, balance, and safety. Instructor: Bernard Stankay.

Intermediate and advanced private lessons are available upon request. Instructor: Bernard Stankay

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Advanced Tai Chi ($90)
Saturdays, 9 am- 10 am
Ages: 21+
Age: 7+

In a world that is so fast-paced, it’s hard to catch your breath. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese meditation of movement and is used to alleviate stress and anxiety. Tai Chi for seniors helps to improve overall health, balance, and safety. This gentle exercise consists of making slow, graceful movements while breathing deeply. Intermediate and advanced private lessons are available upon request.

Instructor: Bernard Stankay

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Beginner/Intermediate Ceramics

Learn to make pottery on the potter’s wheel! In this class, you will learn and perfect your skills on the potter’s wheel. Learn how to make, glaze, and fire functional pots that can be used in your everyday life.

Instructor: Janna Arnold

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Drawing/Painting/Screenprinting

Painting

Painting ($90)
Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Age: 14+

Be your own ARTIST! Come and learn how to create your own masterpiece on canvas or art paper, using pastels, charcoal, and acrylic paints. Learn to mix colors, use form and shadow to create pictures.

Instructor: Joann Elliott Pugh

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Screen printing

Screen Printing ($75)
Saturdays 10 am – 11:30 pm
Age: 14+

This class is open to all ages, youths, teens, and adults. Learn to transform your ideas into designs. Learn the basics of screen printing and how to print gifts, posters, t-shirts, and apparel for your business or starting your own clothing line.

Instructor: Quaishawn Whitlock

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Drawing Studio

Drawing Studio ($90)
Saturdays 10 am – 11:30 am
Age:8+

Spark your imagination and interpret your dreams onto paper. Learn the fundamentals of composition, proportion, line, and more!

Instructor: Matthew Critchfield

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Cartooning

Cartooning ($90)
Saturdays 11:40 am – 1:10 pm
Age:8+

Learn a variety of visual and thematic techniques that will help tell your tale through character/scene design, story arc, plot twists, and more!

Instructor: Matthew Critchfield

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Animation

Animation ($90)
Saturday 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Age:8+

This hands-on history class covers animation basics by studying media and techniques by Walt Disney, Warner Brothers, Pixar, and DreamWorks.

Instructor: Matthew Critchfield

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STO-ROX LIBRARY ART CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER, 22! CLASSES ARE FREE – REGISTER NOW
fall arts classes

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For questions, contact jelliott-pugh@forstorox.org