Thursday, February 9, 2012

NEW CLASSES BEING OFFERED AT THE WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER REGISTER NOW

NEW! Taming the Monkey Mind —
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Forgot How to Relax? Mindfulness Meditation is a 2,500 year old Buddhist practice that is increasingly relevant for the crazy and stressful time in which we live. Visiting instructor and life coach, Kerry Alan Rasp, will offer basic instructions in mindfulness meditation, lead a guided meditation, share simple techniques to calm the monkey mind, and allow time for discussion. More information on our Classes page.
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The Watchung Art Center is pleased to announce registration has begun for

OPEN STUDIO FOR LIFE PAINTING AND DRAWING
LONG POSE FIGURE SESSIONS with facilitator Artists Maryann Ficker

Class size is small and taken on a first come first serve basis download the registration form and sign up now.  Classes begin on Tuesday, February 28 and will feature one model maintaining the same pose for all four sessions.  This provides artists enough time to complete a figure painting or detailed drawing.  Open to all artists and is non-instructional.  



NEW! Artistry of Dance

Dancesport champions Sergei and Olga Bezrodnov will lead a number of classes in various styles of Ballroom and Latin dances for children and adults. Find out all about it on our Dance Page.

Yoga

The physical body…is not something separate from our mind and soul. (BKS IYENGAR)
Winter 2012
General: 14 weeks, Monday, January 9 through Saturday, April 14.
Level IMondays6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Intro/Level IMondays7:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Embodied Anatomy & Yoga (Susan)Tuesdays9:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Level I/IITuesdays6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Level IIITuesdays7:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Level IIFridays8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Gentle/IntroFridays10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
All LevelsSaturdays8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Fee: $175 for one series, any 11 classes out of 14; $330 for 2 series; additional class of same series: $12, Watchung Arts Center member discount: $5
Special:
RestorativeThursdays6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Fee: $95 for 6 classes: January 19; February 9 and 23; March 8 and 22; April 12.
For registration and information, contact Renata at 908-754-8433 or yoreca@aol.com. Please make checks payable to the Watchung Arts Center. Download theflyer and registration form.

Children’s Art Enrichment Program

The 2011-2012 Children’s Art Enrichment Program features a Painting Enrichment Workshop and a Drawing Enrichment Workshop. Each cycle introduces new techniques and works to young artists.

Spring Class Schedule

Drawing Enrichment Workshop
TUESDAYS from 4:30 — 6:00 p.m. (8 weeks)
April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5
Painting Enrichment Workshop
THURSDAYS from 4:30 — 6:00 p.m. (8 weeks)
April 12, 19, 26,  May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Fees: $105.00 plus $15 supplies fee, $120 total
(members: $100 plus $15 supplies fee, $115 total)
Download the registration form.

Friday, February 3, 2012

The Artistry of Dance and Taming the Monkey Mind Open for Registration

NEW! Artistry of Dance
Dancesport champions Sergei and Olga Bezrodnov will lead a number of classes in various styles of Ballroom and Latin dances for children and adults.

Register today classes have just begun.  Advanced registration by phone or email for Walk-Ins must be received prior to class.

Read more about our Artistry of Dance program on our DancePage.

NEW! Taming the Monkey Mind —
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation


Forgot How to Relax?
 Mindfulness Meditation is a 2,500 year old Buddhist practice that is increasingly relevant for the crazy and stressful time in which we live. Visiting instructor and life coach, Kerry Alan Rasp, will offer basic instructions in mindfulness meditation, lead a guided meditation, share simple techniques to calm the monkey mind, and allow time for discussion. More information on our Classes page.