Preballet/Tap - Pre-K

Ages 3-4

Preballet and tap is an introductory course for young dancers that will explore creative movement and beginning technical skills through fun exercises and self-expression. 

Dress requirement: leotard and tights or athletic clothing, ballet slippers, and tap shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$46 -

Preballet/Tap - Pre-K - FULL

Ages 3-4

This class is currently full.

Preballet and tap is an introductory course for young dancers that will explore creative movement and beginning technical skills through fun exercises and self-expression.

Dress requirement: leotard and tights or athletic clothing, ballet slippers, and tap shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$46 -

Preballet/Tap - Kindergarten

Ages 5-6

Preballet and tap is an introductory course for young dancers that will explore creative movement and beginning technical skills through fun exercises and self-expression.

Dress requirement: leotard and tights or athletic clothing, ballet slippers, and tap shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$46 -

Preballet/Tap - K-1st Grade

Ages 5-7

Preballet and tap is an introductory course for young dancers that will explore creative movement and beginning technical skills through fun exercises and self-expression.

Dress requirement: leotard and tights or athletic clothing, ballet slippers, and tap shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$46 -

Preballet/Tap - 1st Grade

Ages 6-7

Preballet and tap is an introductory course for young dancers that will explore creative movement and beginning technical skills through fun exercises and self-expression.

Dress requirement: leotard and tights or athletic clothing, ballet slippers, and tap shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$46 -

Preballet/Tap - 2nd Grade

Ages 7-8

Preballet and tap is an introductory course for young dancers that will explore creative movement and beginning technical skills through fun exercises and self-expression.

Dress requirement: leotard and tights or athletic clothing, ballet slippers, and tap shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$46 -

Little Doodlers: Cute and Cuddly Art Class

Ages 3-6

Who doesn’t love to cuddle a teddy bear or read a sweet story? In this fun camp, we will use our imaginations to bring all things cute and cuddly to life. Explore art and creativity as we create some of our favorite characters from beloved children’s stories. We will paint/collage a cuddly bear, sculpt an adorable ducky, along with other great projects. Class includes some story time and lots of exciting projects.

$57 -

Imaginact: Animals

Ages 4-5

What sounds does a lion make? How does a snake move? Can you do both at the same time? Using different animals, students learn and experiment with theater skills and techniques using imaginative play, art, music, and movement. There will be a demonstration for families at 11:45 a.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Art-rageous Art Camp

Ages 5-11

Explore your imagination this summer at this art-rageously fun camp. Make crazy critters out of paper mache, sculpt an elephant pot, create a colorful Pop Art canvas, draw a cartoon creation, and more.

Please bring a beverage and a nut free snack.

$127 -

Acting Adventures: Trickster Tales

Ages 6-8

Anansi the Spider, Brer Rabbit, the Coyote, and many other Trickster characters from the rich folklore of the world delight us with their clever, mischievous antics. Using these colorful, funny characters, students will use theater exercises and techniques to create an original Trickster Tale to be performed at 11 a.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Mixed Media Collage

Ages 6-10

Students will paint, cut, and glue their way through a variety of collage projects! Focus will be on learning a variety of painting techniques, practicing cutting and gluing skills, layering of papers, and composition.

$117 -

Drawsters Drawing Camp

Ages 6-11

If you love to draw, this is the camp for you. Move your drawing skills to the next level. Draw everything from dogs to cartoon characters. You’ll even create a beautiful landscape using drawing techniques that bring your art to life. Grow your confidence in your drawing ability and create art as unique as you.

Please bring a beverage and a nut free snack.

$127 -

Art Science Lab - FULL

Ages 7-12

This class is currently full.

This class will explore some of the many relations art has to science. Projects include paper marbling, tie-dye, chalk prints, sonography, blacklight painting, pixel art, and more!

$117 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7-12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Ballet 1

Ages 8-10

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4, 5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Lyrical

Ages 8-10

Lyrical dance is an extension of ballet technique that focuses on communicating through movement to modern music. Students will focus on developing ballet technique and storytelling through choreography that is graceful, bold, and uses emotion.

Dress requirement: leotard, tights, or athletic clothing. Turners or ballet shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Hip Hop - Children's

Ages 8-10

Hip hop dance is high-energy, diverse, urban, complex, and always evolving. It is a modern art form with roots in ancient African dance styles. Students will explore elements of popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle movements that are heavy on dynamic changes and rhythms. Classes will feature a warmup, across-the-floor combinations, and choreography to current pop and hip hop music artists.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, clean tennis shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Jazz - Children's

Ages 8-10

Jazz dance classes will explore style, energy, and variety in both classical and contemporary jazz styles. Jazz dance is technical, dynamic, and heavy on musicality. Jazz training will develop strength, correct alignment, flexibility, rhythm, and expression in dancers. Classes will begin with a warm up then work on skills and combinations in center and across-the-floor to upbeat music.

Dress requirement: leotards or athletic clothing, jazz shoes or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Tap - Children's

Ages 8-10

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Triple Threat Workshop

Ages 8-12

A triple threat in theater can sing, act, and dance. In this workshop students will receive instruction in all 3 disciplines. In the showcase on the last day of class at 4 p.m., students will perform scenes and musical numbers they have learned. They will also go home with a short monologue to use for auditions.

$165 -

Lyrical

Ages 11-12

Lyrical dance is an extension of ballet technique that focuses on communicating through movement to modern music. Students will focus on developing ballet technique and storytelling through choreography that is graceful, bold, and uses emotion.

Dress requirement: leotard, tights, or athletic clothing. Turners or ballet shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Hip Hop - Intermediate/Advanced Children

Ages 11-13

Hip hop dance is high-energy, diverse, urban, complex, and always evolving. It is a modern art form with roots in ancient African dance styles. Students will explore elements of popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle movements that are heavy on dynamic changes and rhythms. Classes will feature a warmup, across-the-floor combinations, and choreography to current pop and hip hop music artists.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, clean tennis shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Jazz - Intermediate/Advanced Children’s

Ages 11-13

Jazz dance classes will explore style, energy, and variety in both classical and contemporary jazz styles. Jazz dance is technical, dynamic, and heavy on musicality. Jazz training will develop strength, correct alignment, flexibility, rhythm, and expression in dancers. Classes will begin with a warm up then work on skills and combinations in center and across-the-floor to upbeat music.

Dress requirement: leotards or athletic clothing, jazz shoes or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Tap - Intermediate/Advanced Children’s

Ages 11-13

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Ballet 2

Ages 10-14

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4, 5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers.

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No classes week of July 4

$91 -

Ballet 1

Ages 11-14

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4, 5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Musical Theater Dance

Ages 11-14

Musical Theater dance focuses on moves that are featured in new and classic Broadway musicals. It incorporates acting with dance technique to make well-rounded performers. This class is a great extension of jazz technique for dancers or a great way for students looking to audition in musicals to brush up on dance!

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Ballet 3

Ages 12+

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4, 5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers.

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No classes week of July 4

$137 -

Ballet Pointe 3

Ages 12+

Ballet levels 3, 4 and 5 and the option of taking an additional class for pointe work. Pointe technique builds on regular ballet technique and requires more advanced strength and technique to execute. Ballet technique class is required before pointe work to ensure dancers’ muscles are warm and trained to perform en pointe. Dress

Requirement: same as ballet technique classes and properly fitted pointe shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Contemporary - Beginning

Ages 12+

Contemporary dance is a modern art form that infuses methods of ballet, jazz, and modern, creating a fluid style of movement that encourages self-expression. It explores dynamic movements and music that can be unconventional, abstract, and deeply artistic. Students will participate in a warmup, series of across-the-floor combinations, and a culmination of choreography.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, barefeet, socks, or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Teen Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 13+

This class will cover basic bowls and more advanced forms for students of all skill levels. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with food-safe glazes.

$109 -

Adaptive Dance

Ages 13+

Adaptive Dance is designed for teens and young adults with special needs. The class will provide students with the opportunity to express and learn in a creative, nurturing, and friendly environment. The goal of this class is to introduce students to the creative and expressive elements of dance while allowing self-expression and inspire learning. The class will be interactive and involve fun activities such as circle time, stretching, sing-alongs, and creative movement. Students will develop independence, balance, self-confidence, and a love for music and movement. Parents and caregivers are welcome to take part in the class.

Dress requirement: comfortable clothing, no dance shoes required

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No classes week of July 4

$46 -

Strength and Conditioning for Dancers

Ages 13+

This class will focus on building strength to support dancer technique. It will incorporate exercises to develop stamina, reinforce alignment, and strengthen muscles dancers use to gain power in movement.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, tennis shoes, mat recommended

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No classes week of July 4

$46 -

Tap - Beginning Teen

Ages 13+

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Tap - Intermediate Teen/Adult

Ages 13+

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Tap - Intermediate/Advanced Teen/Adult

Ages 13+

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Teen Arts Studio: Comics and Visual Storytelling

Ages 14-18

Students will explore the artistic foundations necessary for telling stories through images. With an emphasis on comics as the main source of inspiration, the class will also explore techniques found in film, animation, and video games.

$137 -

Ballet 4/5

Ages 14+

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4, 5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers.

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No classes week of July 4

$137 -

Ballet Pointe 4/5

Ages 14+

Ballet levels 3, 4 and 5 and the option of taking an additional class for pointe work. Pointe technique builds on regular ballet technique and requires more advanced strength and technique to execute. Ballet technique class is required before pointe work to ensure dancers’ muscles are warm and trained to perform en pointe. Dress

Requirement: same as ballet technique classes and properly fitted pointe shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Contemporary - Intermediate

Ages 14+

Contemporary dance is a modern art form that infuses methods of ballet, jazz, and modern, creating a fluid style of movement that encourages self-expression. It explores dynamic movements and music that can be unconventional, abstract, and deeply artistic. Students will participate in a warmup, series of across-the-floor combinations, and a culmination of choreography.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, barefeet, socks, or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Adult Hip Hop

18+

Arcelia's hip hop style is a fun blend of west coast funk, house and reggaeton. She focuses on footwork and groove. Come move, connect, and have fun with other mature dancers in this dynamic class!

Dress requirement: clean tennis shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Adult Jazz

18+

This class is geared toward adult dancers who are looking to get back into the studio or hone their technique! Arcelia uses classic jazz technique mixed with modern style for a fun, feel-good class.

Dress requirement: jazz shoes, turners, or bare feet

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Hip Hop - Intermediate/Advanced Teen

Ages 14+

Hip hop dance is high-energy, diverse, urban, complex, and always evolving. It is a modern art form with roots in ancient African dance styles. Students will explore elements of popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle movements that are heavy on dynamic changes and rhythms. Classes will feature a warmup, across-the-floor combinations, and choreography to current pop and hip hop music artists.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, clean tennis shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Jazz - Intermediate/Advanced Teen

Ages 14+

Jazz dance classes will explore style, energy, and variety in both classical and contemporary jazz styles. Jazz dance is technical, dynamic, and heavy on musicality. Jazz training will develop strength, correct alignment, flexibility, rhythm, and expression in dancers. Classes will begin with a warm up then work on skills and combinations in center and across-the-floor to upbeat music.

Dress requirement: leotards or athletic clothing, jazz shoes or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

$91 -

Contemporary - Intermediate/Advance

Ages 15+

Contemporary dance is a modern art form that infuses methods of ballet, jazz, and modern, creating a fluid style of movement that encourages self-expression. It explores dynamic movements and music that can be unconventional, abstract, and deeply artistic. Students will participate in a warmup, series of across-the-floor combinations, and a culmination of choreography.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, barefeet, socks, or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

$91 -

Jazz - Advanced Teen

Ages 158/18/2023

Jazz dance classes will explore style, energy, and variety in both classical and contemporary jazz styles. Jazz dance is technical, dynamic, and heavy on musicality. Jazz training will develop strength, correct alignment, flexibility, rhythm, and expression in dancers. Classes will begin with a warm up then work on skills and combinations in center and across-the-floor to upbeat music.

Dress requirement: leotards or athletic clothing, jazz shoes or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

$91 -

Tap - Beginning Adult

Ages 18+

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

$68 -

Middle Level Show Choir

Ages 10 – 14

Weeks 2 & 3

We will sing pop and various musical styles of music while learning dance and choreography to the songs. We will learn singing techniques as well as being comfortable on stage. All abilities are welcome! There will be a performance on the last day of the class for families and friends to watch.

$220 -

High School Level Show Choir

Ages 15 – 17

Weeks 2 & 3

We will sing pop and various musical styles of music while learning dance and choreography to the songs. We will learn singing techniques as well as being comfortable on stage. All abilities are welcome! There will be a performance on the last day of the class for families and friends to watch.

$22 -

Imaginact: A Case of the Giggles

Ages 4 – 5

Maybe Mary had some ham...or some bubble gum instead of lambs. Using beloved collections of silly, nonsense poems, students learn and experiment with theater skills and techniques using imaginative play, art, music, and movement. A demonstration will be performed for families at 11:45 a.m. on the final day of class.

$110 -

Spotlight: Not So Grimm

Ages 10+

Weeks 2 & 3

Join us for a hilarious tongue-in-cheek retelling of classic Grimm fairy tales that feels fresh and contemporary! A working mother notices her daughter has picked up some not-so-great lessons from the fairy tales she’s been reading. In Mom’s new and improved variations, Little Red is an animal rights activist and vegetarian who saves the Wolf from the Woodsman; Snow White unionizes the dwarves and overthrows her beauty pageant loving stepmother. Lots of funny character roles so everyone has their moment on stage! Performance at 4 p.m. on the last day of class.

$330 -

Acting Adventures: Stars & Space

Ages 6 – 8

Do you dream of traveling to the stars? Have you ever imagined what it’s like for astronauts on the Space Station? What if you found out your teacher was from another planet? Using imaginative exploration of stars and space, students will use theater exercises and techniques to create an original play to be performed at 4 p.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Pre-K Imaginact: Caldecott

Age 3

Join as we jump into stories of fantasy and friendship, hilarious animals and silly situations. Using a different Caldecott Awardwinning picture book every day, students learn and experiment with theater skills and techniques using imaginative play, art, music, and movement. A demonstration will be performed at 9:45 a.m. on the final day of class.

$55 -

Imaginact: Caldecott

Ages 4 – 5

Join as we jump into stories of fantasy and friendship, hilarious animals and silly situations. Using a different Caldecott Award-winning picture book every day, students learn and experiment with theater skills and techniques using imaginative play, art, music, and movement. A demonstration will be performed at 12:15 p.m. on the final day of class.

$110 -

Acting Adventures: Jungle Safari

Ages 6 – 8

Do you love animals? Jungles? Adventure? Then this class is for you! Elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, hyenas, and more! Using the idea of a thrilling jungle safari, students will use theater exercises and techniques to create an original play to be performed at 3 p.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Actors Workshop: New Endings

Ages 9 – 11

Heard of new beginnings? How about new endings? Using theater games, exercises, and techniques, start with a well-known story and write a new ending! Add characters, change the motivations, change the endings. Give it a comedic or a dramatic twist. Perform these new endings for an audience at 11 a.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Imaginact: Pirates

Ages 4 – 5

ARG HH, MATE Y! Come aboard and look for ye olde treasure! Using images of ships, sea, pirates, and treasure, students learn and experiment with theater skills and techniques using imaginative play, art, music, and movement. A demonstration will be performed at 11:45 a.m. on the final day of class.

$110 -

Spotlight: Taste of Broadway

Ages 10+

Weeks 4 & 5

Do you randomly break into show-stopping musical numbers? Constantly quote your favorite lines from shows? Can’t help yourself? Then this is the class for YOU ! Students will learn to SING , DANCE , and ACT using musical numbers and scenes from some of our favorite Broadway shows! A 2-week intensive full of music and hilarious scenes from Hairspray, 13 The Musical, Grease, Hamilton, Singin’ In The Rain, Wicked and more! We will perform for a live audience at 4 p.m. on the last day of class.

$330 -

Actors Workshop: Comedy - FULL

Ages 9+

This class is currently full.

Laugh and the world laughs with you! How do actors use comedy on stage? They tell stories. In this class we will experiment with all types of comedy from slapstick and physical comedy to satire, clever wordplay. We will create our own short comedic stories and prepare them for the stage. At 11 a.m. on the last day of class we will share what we have created in a live performance.

$110 -

Actors Workshop: Improv

Ages 9 – 12

Scripts? We don’t need no stinking scripts! Actually, we do... but not for THIS class! Improvisation on stage should look easy if it’s done well. In this class we will play with many forms of improvisation to give students the tools to create characters and scenes on stage. Improvisation and its guiding principles are useful on stage and in everyday life. It teaches how to adapt and embrace new ideas...and it’s a LOT OF FUN ! There will be a demonstration of student work at 3 p.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Spotlight: My Father’s Dragon - FULL

Ages 6 – 8

This class is currently full.

Elmer Elevator runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon. On the journey, Elmer encounters many ferocious beasts and makes new friendships. With a script based on the award-winning book My Father’s Dragon, students will rehearse and perform Elmer’s story for an audience. This is a great chance to have fun creating characters and a story on stage for an audience! There will be a show at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Acting Adventures: Make ‘n Take Props

Ages 6 – 8

In this class students will design and build their own props to be used in scenes based on both instructor-generated scenes AND their own original creations! There will be a demonstration at 11 a.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Acting Adventures: Make ‘n Take Props

Ages 9 – 11

In this class students will design and build their own props to be used in scenes based on both instructor-generated scenes AND their own original creations! There will be a demonstration at 11 a.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Imaginact: Music

Ages 4 – 5

Love music? Instruments? Dancing in your living room? Using different kinds of musical expression, students learn and experiment with theater skills and techniques using imaginative play, art, music, and movement. A demonstration will be performed at 2:45 p.m. on the final day of class.

$110 -

Adaptive Theater

Ages 8 – 12

A theater class designed for students with special needs. Students will use theater games, exercises, and techniques to create characters and stories. This is a low-stress environment that promotes fun, learning positive self-esteem! There will be a demonstration at 10 a.m. on the last day of class.

$55 -

Pre-K Imaginact: Music & Movement

Age 3

Love music? Instruments? Dancing in your living room? Using different kinds of musical expression, students learn and experiment with theater skills and techniques using imaginative play, art, music, and movement. A demonstration will be performed at 11:45 a.m. on the final day of class.

$55 -

Actors Workshop: Page to Stage Scenes

Ages 9+

Divergent, The Firekeepers Daughter, The Book Thief, The Hunger Games. What does it take to bring a moving story to the stage? Students will experiment with transforming words on a page into living, breathing, feeling characters for a live audience. If you are looking for a deeper dive into dramatic acting, this class is for you. There will be a demonstration at 3 p.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Actors Workshop: Fantastic Journey

Ages 9 – 12

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? 100 years into the future? A million years into the past? Narnia? Antarctica? Oregon? The only limit to your destination is your imagination. Join us to use theater exercises and skills to create an original play. Improvise the script, create the costumes, props, and set, and perform at 11 a.m. on the last day of class.

$110 -

Spotlight: Stone Soup

Ages 4 – 5

The wonderful tale of kindness, sharing, and friendship comes to life on stage. With a script written specifically for very young actors, Stone Soup is a perfect opportunity to have fun creating characters and story on stage for an audience! Students will perform the story for an audience at 12 noon on the last day of class.

$110 -

Acting Adventures: Where the Sidewalk Ends - FULL

Ages 6 – 8

This class is currently full. 

The Homework Machine, Pancakes, Acrobats, feeling silly or sick or curious – it’s all there, Where The Sidewalk Ends. Using beloved collections of Shel Silverstein poems, students learn and experiment with theater skills and techniques using imaginative play, art, music, and movement. A demonstration will be performed at 3:30 p.m. on the final day of class.

$110 -

Actors Workshop: Wayside School

Ages 9+

Wayside School is 30 stories high. And there is no 19th floor. Mrs. Jewls replaced the evil Mrs. Gorf because she kept turning students into apples. Miss Mush the Lunch Lady makes terrible food and Louis the Caretaker has a mustache of many colors! In this class we will start with the stories from Louis Sachar’s Wayside School and bring them to life on stage. Students will write the scripts, create props, costumes, and sets and perform at 4 p.m. on the final day of class. This is a great opportunity to create small and large group scene work as well as develop your stage presence in rehearsal and performance.

$165 -

Pottery on the Wheel - FULL

Ages 7 – 12

This class is currently full. There are several Pottery on the Wheel classes throughout the summer. 

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Artistic Animal Lovers - FULL

Ages 8 – 12

This class is currently full.

Are you creative and crazy about animals? If you love animals and artmaking, you’ll go wild for this class! We’ll use a variety of art processes to make art about animals and learn a little about famous artists who are animal lovers, too. By the end of the week, you’ll have your own animal menagerie that you’ve painted and sculpted.

$157 -

Art History is Awesome!

Ages 9 – 14

Are you interested in learning about famous artists of the past and present? If so, this class is for you. Each day we will learn about a different type of art and an artist known for making art in that style. Then we will create our own art inspired by that artist. Each student also will receive a sketchbook to use to document their studies.

$157 -

Wisconsin Wildlife

Ages 9+

Learn about Wisconsin’s flora and fauna as we use acrylic, tempera, and watercolor paints to depict our state’s many natural wonders.

$137 -

Independent Study

Ages 10+

Does your child have ideas of their own, but they just need a little guidance, some supplies, and space to get messy to make those ideas come to life? Students should come to class with minds brimming with ideas. They will be guided through the use of a variety of materials to make their ideas a reality!

$147 -

Teen Pottery on the Wheel - FULL

Ages 13+

This class is currently full.

This class will cover basic bowls and more advanced forms for students of all skill levels. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with food-safe glazes.

$109 -

Adult/Child Pottery on the Wheel - FULL

Adult with child ages 7+

Together, learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$84 per person -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7-12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Adult/Child Pottery on the Wheel

Adult with child ages 7+

Together, learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

Note: Fee is per person.  Adult and child must sign up as two separate students.

$84 per person -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 7 – 12

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Pottery on the Wheel - FULL

Ages 7 – 12

This class is currently full. There are several Pottery on the Wheel classes throughout the summer.

Learn basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and finish them in a variety of fun ways. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

$99 -

Teen Pottery on the Wheel

Ages 13+

This class will cover basic bowls and more advanced forms for students of all skill levels. Pick up your work the following week and bring home pottery you can use, fired with food-safe glazes.

$109 -

On the Move: 3-D

Ages 7 – 12

The world around us is in a constant state of motion, so why shouldn’t our art move as well? Create a variety of kinetic three-dimensional pieces including catapults, model automobiles, and more. Let’s see where this adventure takes us!

$127 -

Sketching in the Moment

Ages 9 – 11

This is an adventure in drawing what you see. We will start by sketching some artwork in the gallery, some portraits, some objects, then focus on the waterfront and the historic buildings downtown. We will share our sketches with each other as we go along. You’ll receive a sketchbook, pencils, Sharpie pens, and water color pencils. Bring water, sun screen, and a hat.

$127 -

River Deluxe Exploration

Ages 8 – 14

This is an amazing class for students who love the St. Croix River, science, and art. Participate in RiverFest programs, paddle a kayak, and use trash from the river to transform the seven-foot tall RiverFest mascot, “Scrappy the Splashing Bass!”

$209 -

Teen Arts Studio: Introduction to Figure Drawing

Ages 13+

This class will explore multiple methods that address drawing the figure. This will include looking at artists who have specialized in drawing the figure. The goal of the class is to equip students with multiple different tools for them to approach drawing people in their own style.

$157 -

Under the Sea Art Camp

Ages 5 – 11

Make a big splash, dive in, and learn all about jellyfish, octopuses, dolphins, whales, and even mermaids! There’s nothing fishy about using cool tools and materials to create fun paintings, collages, sculptures, and more. Have oceans of fun designing cool art projects, learning about ecology, and examining underwater habitats. Bring a beverage and a nut free snack.

$127 -

Art Experiments - FULL

Ages 5 – 11

This class is currently full.

Have fun using art materials and science to create some cool special effects. We’ll investigate the world of art and science. We’ll experiment with clay, shaving cream, glow in the dark paint, chalk, glue, and watercolor to make interesting and colorful creations. We’ll make cupcakes on canvas with puffy shaving cream frosting, watercolor botanical prints, art that glows in the dark, a clay plaque imprinted with unique objects, and more.

$127 -

Tiny Drops

Ages 3 – 6

Just Add Water…to dirt! What do you get? MUD! Dig in, get a little messy, and learn all about how important water and soil are to our world. Explore nature and create an original play about what might happen if these important parts of our world were to disappear!

$137 -

Cirque Du Soil

Ages 6 – 10

Tame the wild worms! Juggle the nearby Nematodes! Clown around with the fungus among us! This class will explore the important elements of soil and, together, we will create a three-ring circus starring our favorites.

$147 -

Art Sampler Art Camp

Ages 5 – 11

Sample lots of different kinds of art in this fun and creative camp. We’ll use paper mache, clay, canvas, chalk, paint, and more to create some fabulous art. Make a paper mache snake or lizard, sculpt cute owls and silly animals, paint a colorful canvas, try your hand at foil embossing, and more. Bring a beverage and a nut free snack.

$127 -

Design Fashionistas

Ages 5 – 11

Attention fashionistas, this is the camp for you! Design fabulous fashions using paint, tissue paper, clay, paper mache, and more. We’ll paint a beach bag, make model magic beads for a fancy necklace, weave a rubber band bracelet, sculpt a mermaid, make paper mache hearts, and paint a colorful canvas for your room. Invite your family to a fashion show on the last day to show off your creations. Bring a beverage and nut free snack.

$127 -

Star Wars

Ages 5 – 11

Do you love Star Wars? The Mandalorian? Then you will love this fun one day camp. Learn to draw Baby Yoda and Boba Fett, sculpt Chewbacca, and more. Join us for a morning of Star Wars fun!

$54 -

All About Printmaking!

Ages 10 – 12

Students will experiment with a variety of creative printmaking techniques made from water bottles, blocks, stamps, and more. We will also explore outside the classroom to find natural objects to use in our printmaking projects. You will be amazed with what you can do with ordinary paint, paper, and a few printing tools.

$137 -

Drawing and Painting

Ages 12+

Explore the technical basics of drawing and painting, and learn how to use one to inform the other. Students will use mixed media materials such as ink, watercolor paints, and have an opportunity to work with acrylics.

$147 -

Teen Arts Studio: Spray Paint Muraling

Ages 12+

This class will go over the basics of creating murals using spray paint! Each student will be provided the space to learn and practice new techniques, and they will be given access to the tools needed to learn how to safely use spray paint outdoors. The final project will be a group mural for public display on a wall at the Phipps!

$175 -

Fun with Clay

Ages 4 – 6

Students will use their imaginations as they learn different ways to create a variety of forms and explore working with clay.

$64 -

Beading Basics

Ages 6 – 11

Have fun making wearable art! Create earrings, necklaces, and bracelets while learning different techniques, using tools, and finishing with findings. This class will also explore making art pendants and wrapped wire rings. New skills and amazing jewelry to wear and share!

$157 -

Urban Printmaking

Ages 6 – 15

Roll non-toxic water-soluble ink onto a textured surface you find as we explore downtown Hudson, lay paper or cloth over it, and apply pressure to create an image. We will experiment with this interesting and rarely practiced printmaking technique to create ready-to-frame works of art.

$57 -

Nature Monoprint

Ages 6 – 15

Mono-printing is a simple printmaking technique that involves rolling or drawing with ink onto a printed surface/plate and creating a mark in several ways. Each print is unique and mono-printing allows for a certain amount of freedom and individual expression. Students will incorporate elements of nature using this printmaking process.

$57 -

Garden Art

Ages 7 – 12

Show off your green (or red or blue or yellow!) thumb as we make a variety of objects inspired by gardening! Projects will include functional works as well as some works to add a splash of colorful beauty to your backyard.

$117 -

Sew Cool!

Ages 9+

Learn basic stitching techniques as we hand-sew unique creations! Finished projects will be two- and three-dimensional. We will sew on burlap, use felt to create soft sculptures, and use fabric markers on white fabric to draw a character to cut out and turn into a stuffie.

$117 -

Advanced Jewelry

Ages 11+

Explore new techniques and metalsmith processes to create sophisticated jewelry. Stamp, wrap, fuse, and design different pendants and rings. This class will also make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, while learning pro skills.

$167 -

Paper Mache Monsters

Ages 9 – 12

Students will let their creativity run wild as they create a one-of-a-kind monster character using recycled materials and paper mache. This step-by-step class will guide students through the process of building a three-dimensional sculpture. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get messy, and have lots of fun!

$137 -

Introduction to Comics

Ages 9 – 12

Explore the artistic foundations necessary to tell stories through images. The class will look at and discuss different examples of the comic book medium and students will learn how to tell a story in their own style.

$137 -

Somali Hand Weaving

Ages 7+

Learn traditional finger weaving from four Somali grandmothers. Using no loom or frame, Somali nomads weave mats by hand to cover their houses. These same techniques can be used to create other decorative and functional items. This immersive hands-on class is presented in collaboration with the Somali Museum of Minnesota.

$24 -

Fun with Food

Ages 8 – 13

Do you like art and eating? If so, this class is for you! We will explore a variety of artistic methods using food as our artistic inspiration. We’ll even make art with food! As we will be eating and creating every day, please let the instructor know about specific food allergies. Past participants: this class will have new content so sign up again if you loved it last year!

$137 -

Fantastic Fiber Arts

Ages 8 – 13

Join this class to learn all the ways you can make art with fabric and string. Each day we will experiment with a different way to use fibers, such as tie dye, stitching, weaving, and more! Participants should bring one white item (such as a t-shirt or tea towel) that they wish to dye on the first day. During part of the last day, the class will join the Somali Museum’s weaving workshop.

$137 -