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Our Multidisciplinary, Creative Classes

Here at DREAMS, there are all kinds of ways to be creative…from African dance to wire sculpture to puppet-making. Students choose from a wide array of classes, including master painting, percussion, photography, social justice theater, and creative writing…just to name a few. Classes at the Center are cumulative—we’re not a drop-in center!—and are held after school, between 3:30-6:30. Our outreach classes are sometimes offered during the day, depending on the site’s needs. All of our classes are led by professional teaching artists who are dedicated to sharing their enthusiasm for the arts with our young DREAMers. Here’s a sample of what DREAMS has to offer.

  • Visual Art
  • Performing Arts

Pottery
Do you love working with clay? In this beginning pottery class, you’ll make everything from bowls and cups to masks, using tools and colorful glazes to make your creations special!

Make Art!
Learn about famous artists from around the world in this fantastic class. Create works of art with clay, paint, collage, drawing and more!

Sewing
Animals and Stories Do you love to daydream and make up stories? In this fun class, you’ll learn to use needle and thread to sew your own characters, and then put them into action!

Recycled Art
What is art made of? Everything! Use found objects, recycled materials and other items to make your own unique works of art.

Ceramics
Use tools and your own hands to work with different types of clay. Study the art of famous potters from around the world. This class may take field trips to local studios and museums!

Beginning Photography
Explore the amazing world of digital photography. In this class for students who are new to the art of taking pictures, you’ll learn about lighting, angles, and much more.

Advanced Photography
Are you an experienced photographer? Make your talent shine in this class for students who want to ramp up their picture-taking skills.

Photography/Audio
Explore how the use of image and sound can provide dynamic, creative avenues for visual expression. Using digital cameras, computers, and equipment, you will learn how to create and modify images, record and edit audio, and put all of these materials together to create your own Digital Story.

Drawing Technique
Love to sketch? Take your art to the next level in this exciting new class, where you’ll use pencil and charcoal to transform everyday objects into art.

Fashion Design and Creation
If you’re a fashion diva, then this is the class for you. Learn the basics of design and construction as you hand and machine sew your own handbags, skirts, and more!

Filmmaking
Go behind the scenes as you learn the basics of camera movement, lighting, storyboarding and scriptwriting in this beginner’s class.

Printmaking
Learn to carve blocks and make color prints of images from around the world in this brand-new, hands-on block printing class.

Master Painting
Learn to paint like the masters. This class is for serious artists interested in learning a classical approach to painting.*You must have at least 2 semesters of painting to take this class.

3-D Recycled Art
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Create 3-D works of art, like baskets, weavings, and funky sculptures, using recycled materials.

Public Art
Metal Design and Sculpture Let your art be seen! In this class students will design, create, and install metal animal sculptures in the community.

Jewelry-Making
Work with wire, beads, and precious stones in this class to make bracelets, necklaces and much more!

Weaving
Learn how to design your own clothing, blankets, scarves and more on your very own loom! Explore new and traditional fibers in this exciting workshop.

Explore Art!
Paint, Sculpt, Make Instruments… Do you have many talents? Challenge your creative side in this multimedia class where you’ll draw, paint, sculpt, make your own instruments and more.

Improv
Are you a drama king or queen? Do you love to take center stage? Learn all your best angles in this class about stage basics and acting.

Improv and Comedy
Love to laugh? Get a kick out of putting a smile on other people’s faces? Let your personality shine in this improv and comedy class.

Social Justice Theatre
Interested in what’s going on around you? Make a difference by taking on the world’s issues, from environmental concerns to civil rights, in this incredible drama class.

Beginning African Drumming
Love to drum—or think you might? Explore the rhythms of African and Latin percussion on a variety of instruments, and learn basic music skills.

Beginning Guitar
Do you dream of being a rock star? In this fun and exciting class for beginning students, you’ll learn the basics of guitar and general music skills.

Intermediate Guitar
Want to have a jam session? Enhance your guitar skills in this class for students who have already mastered the basics.*Must have had at least 2 previous semesters of guitar.

World Drum and Rhythm
Learn about drums and other percussion instruments from all around the world in this new DREAMS class.

African Drum and Dance
Learn to play the dundun and move to the beat with traditional African dances. Surround yourself with African culture in this energetic and awesome class.

Dance Around the World
Travel the globe without ever leaving DREAMS! Learn techniques and study dances from around the world in this creative beginners’ dance class.

Performance Dance
Are you a serious dancer who loves to perform? This class will help you perfect your technique and polish your skills. Weekly attendance is mandatory and dancers may perform at DREAMS events.
**You must have taken at least 2 semesters of dance to take this class.**

Beginning Ballet
Learn the foundations of ballet. Jete, pirouette, and plie in this exciting, dance class for beginning ballet dancers.

Jazz Fusion
Do you love to dance? Learn how African, Modern and Jazz influence each other in this class for students of all levels of ability.

Voice
Want to express yourself through song? Learn new songs and how to sing different types of music in this fun and exciting class!

Creative Writing
Love to write? Put your thoughts on paper in this fantastic new class that explores issues and ideas from around the globe.

 


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