Arts Activities
FABULOUS FRAMES
May 3
1 – 4 pm
Let the frame itself be an original work of art. learn how to create interesting and unusual frames for favorite photos, art work, collections.
Instructor: Dyana Wyeno
Ages: 8 years old – adult
Fee: $12 adults $6 children (includes supplies)
CAMERA FIELD STUDIES
June 14, July 12 and August 9
10 am - noon
Shoot digital or film on location with instruction in composition, exposure and creative imagery. Learn how to see the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Stephanie Burchett
The first class will meet at
Starbucks, 20th St. and 35th Ave.
fee: $25
IMAGE PROCESSING - PHOTOSHOP
June 16 - 18
Wednesday-Friday
Three evenings from 6 - 8 pm
Learn Photoshop basics and how to manipulate your images using Photoshop CS2.
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Stephanie Burchett
Arts Annex 132
fee: $60
HAND MADE PAPER
June 21
Saturday
1 - 4 pm
Learn how to make your own paper in this one-day workshop. Topics covered will include supplies, tools and basic paper-making techniques.
Ages 10 - adult
Instructor: Susan Nelson
Location: Garden Theatre
fee: $30 includes some materials
$45 for a parent & child together
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUN PRINTS
June 21
Saturday
10 am - 11:30 am
Using natural objects, like flowers and leaves, and applying sunscreen to vary the intensity, participants will create their own sun masterpieces.
All Ages, families encouraged
Instructor: Dyana Wyeno
Patio at Margie’s Java Joint, 931 16th St
fee: $10 per person
IMPROV COMEDY
July 7-11
Monday-Friday
10:30 am - noon
Basic improvisational theatre games and techniques
grades 6-9
Instructor: Tracy Salter
Frasier 5
fee: $50*
GARDEN MOSAICS
July 12
Saturday
10 am - noon
Using tile, rocks and recycled materials, design and create your own garden art with mosaics.
Ages: middle school - adult
Instructor: Dyana Wyeno
Guggenheim 205
fee: $15 per person
AUDITION TECHNIQUES FOR
KIDS AND PARENTS
July 16
Wednesday
10 am – noon
What is a director looking for when they audition children? Aspiring young actors and their parents will learn tips and tricks for getting cast.
ages 7-12 with an adult
Instructor: Diane Cays
Frasier Hall 5
fee: $10 per child (adults free)
SINGING SPIRITUALS
July 16 - 20
Wednesday to Sunday
9 am - 1 pm
A workshop for high school students and adults-—four days of technical vocal training with an emphasis on spirituals—which concludes with a group performance Sunday morning at First Congregational Church.
Workshop includes:
• solo and ensemble singing
• diction for singers
• performance presentation
• breathing exercises
• history of the genre
• vocal technique
• a private lesson
• guest artist & special presentations
Ages 14-18 and adults
Instructors: Diane Bolden-Taylor
and Charlotte Mills
Frasier 90 fee: $280*
QUICK AND BRAINY ARTISTS’ BOOKS
July 19
Saturday
9am - 11:30 am
A little course in basic book structures for those who are curious about the craft of putting books together and the art of voicing ideas through a variety of forms that books can take. Optional: bring memento/image of your “muse,” no bigger than your index finger, to embed in your book, and scraps of favorite papers.
Ages: middle school - adult
Instructor: Margaret Sunday
Guggenheim 205
fee: $25
IMAGE PROCESSING IN THE DARK ROOM
July 22, 24, 29 and 31
Tuesday & Thursday
6 - 9 PM
Basic black and white film developing and printing. Please provide your email address with registration so instructor can notify students with information regarding film purchase.
Ages: Adult
Instructior: Stephanie Burchett
Arts Annex 132
fee: $100 (includes processing supplies)
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Pre-Concert Activities - Come early to
Concerts Under the Stars and enjoy
some family fun!
HOSE-O-PHONE-A-THON
AT CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
July 15
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:15 pm
Make, decorate, & play your own “brass” instrument.
all ages
Instructor: Marian Hesse
Meet at Garden Theatre
supplies fee: $3
ARTS SCAVENGER HUNT
AT CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
July 22
Tuesday
6 – 7:30 pm
Embark on an exploration of central campus. Take a guided tour and hunt for treasures in the arts. Music, architecture, theatre, visual arts, and dance all await you just around the corner. The tour will begin and end at Garden Theatre just in time to enjoy the Concert Under the Stars.
Guide: Laura Bateman
All ages, families encouraged
Meet at Garden Theatre
supplies fee: $3
BRASS INSTRUMENT PETTING Z00
AT CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
July 29
Tuesday
6:30 -7:15 pm
Always wondered “how do they do that?” Try your hand - and lips - at horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba and more!
all ages
Instructor: Marian Hesse
Meet at Garden Theatre free
Summer Day Camps
CREATIVE SPACES
June 2-13
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday - Friday
Middle and high school students interested in dance, theatre and visual arts from Northern Colorado come together for a two-week program hosted by the College of Performing and Visual Arts at University of Northern Colorado. Each morning is dedicated to skill-building in the various artistic disciplines, and in extended afternoon workshop sessions, students choose theatre, visual art or dance as their main focus. Students collaborate to create original works of art to be shown in final sharing for friends and family on the last day.
Cost: $450
Scholarships available based on need
Application: Students need to write a letter of interest and send in an application form. Applications are available by contacting Gillian McNally at 970-351-2597 or Gillian.McNally@unco.edu. Visit http://www.arts.unco.edu/creativespaces/
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN
COLORADO JAZZ CAMP
July 27 - August 1
Sunday - Friday
Join us for an exciting and inspirational week that will help develop your jazz skills. You’ll work closely with nationally respected artist faculty and take part in:
•jazz theory, history, and listening classes
•student jazz combos and big bands
•instrumental master classes
•special topics sessions
•nightly faculty combo and big band performances.
Ages: College and High School students
Details: call 970-351-2577
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