Our Pre-K Make It, Take It class is a hands-on, creative learning experience designed for curious little minds! Each session invites preschoolers to explore art, crafts, and simple projects they can proudly take home. Activities are tailored to strengthen fine motor skills, spark imagination, and reinforce early learning concepts such as colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.

Children will:

Create fun, age-appropriate crafts using safe, easy-to-handle materials.

Learn through themed projects that connect to stories, seasons, or special events.

Open Studio classes give us the opportunity to render things in their true character, unlimited by mediums and the public gaze, all in the atmosphere and presence of other creatives.  Sign up for all 6 sessions here! 

An artist will over see the class to assist students as needed.  Our supplies are available to all participants and students are welcome to bring their own or a project they are working on as well. 

learn to Assemble your Origami into cool 3-D Sculptures,

All Paper, No Tape, No Glue! With Instructor Ace Phelps the Paper Wizard!

All Skill Levels Welcome

February 14th

2PM-4PM

Ages: 10–16 Dates: Monday, February 16 with a free performance on Saturday, February 21, 2026

Pro for a Day Concert is a unique youth arts experience that connects students with working professional artists through live performance, hands-on training, mentorship, and a public showcase. Designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging, this immersive program offers students behind-the-scenes access to the music industry while schools are closed.

Participants will attend a free Schools Out, Arts In concert performed by professional artists, observe a live soundcheck, and engage in meaningful conversations about artistic careers and industry practices. Students will then take part in a full-day, conference-style experience featuring small-group breakout sessions focused on artistic identity and branding, performance technique and industry etiquette, and creative development.

Throughout the program, students receive personalized coaching on a piece they will perform alongside professional artists in a Community Talent Showcase on Saturday. The experience concludes with a public performance and reception, celebrating student growth and creative achievement.

This program is ideal for young performers looking to deepen their artistic skills, gain real-world insight into creative careers, and experience what it’s like to be a professional artist—for a day.

Musical Theatre Performance opportunity for actors, dancers, and singers in grades 3-5. 

Read this information before registering your child!

Auditions: Auditions will take place on Tuesday, February 17th 5:00-6:30. Please prepare a 30 second song for this audition. If you cannot attend auditions we will provide an alternate audition method.

Cast List: The cast list will be sent in an e-mail to all addresses listed on the registration forms by Monday, February 23rd at 5pm.

Staff: This show will be directed by Grace Miller and Nicole Guinan

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-6:30 February 24th through May 4th, with a break at the end of Marc/ beginning of April. All actors and one guardian will be expected to attend the first rehearsal on Tuesday, February 24th (guardians will only be needed the last half hour- 6:00-6:30). Not all actors will be needed at every rehearsal depending on what portion of the show is being worked on that day. All actors must be available from 4:30-7:30 pm everyday May 11th -14th for dress and technical rehearsals.

Performances: Friday, May 15th @ 7 pm, Saturday, May 16th @ 3 pm, and @ 5 pm

Code of Conduct: All actors will be asked to sign a “code of conduct” as a pledge of behaving responsibly, practicing lines, music and choreography at home and to exhibiting a spirit of cooperation and respect for fellow cast members and production staff. We have a zero tolerance policy for physical or verbal bullying. Please help us enforce these important points.

Tuition: A total tuition fee of $300 per actor (Arts Council Members receive a 10% discount, use promo code MEMBER at checkout) is required for participation, $50 of which is due upon registration. Payment plans are available. This covers most costumes and props, the script and rehearsal materials, a cast t-shirt, the cast party on Sunday, and two tickets to the show. Registration fee and tuition are non-refundable. Scholarships are available for children from households with combined annual incomes under $35,000. Scholarship forms are available on our website or at the box office through the Tom Holder fund.

Materials: Each performer will receive a folder including a script which cast members can keep after the show, a journal, a show t-shirt, and production paperwork. Actors should bring this folder to every rehearsal along with a pencil and bottle of water.

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February 21st 

2PM-4PM

Lto Assemble your Origami into cool 3-D Sculptures,

All Paper, No Tape, No Glue! With Instructor Ace Phelps the Paper Wizard!

Workshop Description:

Students will learn how to create a loop and coil to connect gemstone beads to chains and ear ring findings called Ear Threads to make a pair of very kinetic original earrings. The instructor will demonstrate the technique as needed. Care will be taken in mirror matching the pair. Concentration on using a pair of pliers in each hand will yield coordinated skills that can be used in the future to make more earrings, as well as chain bracelets and necklaces.

Minimum Age of Student: ( usually 18 or older but you may include younger with a parent who also registers ) 16 Videos of me working are on my website

Special AV needs, if any: NA

Materials Fee & List of What Fee Covers OR kit contents:

Use of provided Rosary Pliers, Needle Nose Pliers, Beads board or support for beads

Selection of kits for $30 on first come basis: all have same components but different colored gems.

8 Pieces of sterling chain:: 2 each ¼, ½, 3/4, 1”

Pair of sterling silver ear thread findings

8 balled sterling silver wres to connect beads to chains

2 non balled sterling silver wires to connect components to threads

8 natural gem stone beads or pearls

Students should bring $$ if they want to purchase supplies wholesale:

Extra cascade ear thread kits

Bead Boards $5,

Bead board in secure carry case $25

Materials Student Should Bring from home or purchase, with names of suppliers.

Work apron with pockets if available. Any gemstone beads, small shells or found objects you want to incorporate in LIGHTWEIGHT ear thread style earrings. If you know your preference of gem stones or colors , text or email the instructor as soon as you register to get a customized KIT. lindavanhart@earthliink.net 443 340 0955 

Instructor bio:

Linda is a fifth generation Carroll Countian who sculpts body and architectural adornment in metal. Asymmetric and kinetic features lend surprising grace to the larger scale of her jewelry. Her style is easily recognizable and in many collections in America and abroad.. Linda teaches workshops through Common Ground on the Hill which is a Folklife Center for Central Maryland, at Carroll Arts, Peters Valley and other venues. A long time professional art educator, Linda was recognized for her teaching excellence by the National Art Education Association that named her National Art Educator of The Year! Her work is always at Off Track Art Gallery in Westminster and NOMA Gallery in Frederick.

Lesson Plan

The instructor will have work stations and kit samples arranged when students arrive. Students will look at samples of completed cascade earrings. The instructor will demonstrate all stages of the process. Each student will follow the steps demonstrated by the instructor to attach selected beads to the sterling chains. Individual help will be offered as needed. These pendants will be connected to the ear threads. Each student will take home a finished pair of cascade ear threads!