February School Vacation Workshops at the MAC
February 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The MAC will once again host school vacation workshops Monday February 17th through Thursday February 20 for ages 5-8 years old. The cost for each workshop is $35 for MAC members and $40 for nonmembers. Instructors Benares Angeley and Aylin Cetik will guide your child through the following activities:
Circus Camp – Monday, February 17, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Tumbling trapeze artists, roaring lions, and so much more at this fun and engaging circus-themed camp
Science & Art – Tuesday, February 18 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Students will make their own robot that really draws, experiment with exploding paint colors, and build glow-in-the-dark sculptures.
Playful Prints – Tuesday, February 18 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Students will explore the art of monoprinting and will create handmade cars, original works of frame-worthy art and more.
Mixed Up & Messy. – Wednesday, February 19 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Students will get really hands-on and a little messy through experiments with paint, clay paper collage, glue, string and more.
Faces & Places – Wednesday, February 19 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Students will explore the art of the self-portrait in this cool class. They will learn the best artistic techniques for drawing faces, learn to mix shades and tints of paints, and add collage details with paper cut-outs.
Who Let the Bugs Out?. – Thursday, February 20 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Students will crawl, flutter, and buzz their way into a world of whimsical insect creations. The kids will unleash their imaginations to design and construct colorful cardboard insects, create stunning, one-of-a-kind dye-dipped beetles using vibrant colors and unique folding techniques. Learn more and register online at marionartcenter.org/events.
MAC Dance Academy offers Winter sessions on Mondays for Preschool ages (2.5-5): 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm; Beginner (5-8): 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm and Intermediate (8-10): 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm. These sessions run from January 27-March 3 with no class on February 17. $105-$150 for MAC members $120-$175 for non-members, depending on age, as the length of each level differs. Classes can be joined at any time with classes pro-rated. This low-key, low-cost program provides extraordinary dance instruction in ballet, tap, and jazz, and also touches on contemporary, hip-hop, and gymnastics, all in a safe, fun learning environment. The Spring Sessions start Monday, March 4th-June 9 with no classes on April 21 and May 6. The cost for the 10 classes ranges $205-$295 for MAC members and $235-$345 for non-members. marionartcenter.org/mac-dance-academy
Guitar, Piano, & More All Ages and Levels (Adults too.) The MAC and Instructor Colin Bradley have added availability for music instruction for adults and children. The Winter session (5 weeks) runs from January 21-February 27th (Tue, Wed, or Thurs) with no lessons February 18-20. Classes can be enrolled at any time and pro-rated to actual attendance. Spring Session One (5 weeks) runs March 18 – April 17, and Spring Session Two (5 weeks) runs from April 29-May 29. The cost for each 5 week period is $175 for MAC members and $195 for non-members.
Half hour lessons are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-7:00pm in the MAC’s upstairs gallery space. Students attend one day per week. Find more information at: marionartcenter.org/kids-music-lessons, or for adults: marionartcenter.org/adult-music-dance.