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October 2021
Speaker Series: “Pull Back the Curtain: The Art of Being a Ballerina” with Kate Webb Berk
Join Fairmount Center for the Arts and professional dancer Kate Webb Berk for insight, stories and tales from her professional career as a ballerina. Kate dances professionally with Verb Ballets (one of Northeast Ohio's oldest and most respected dance companies) where she has been a company dancer for 7 years. Originally from Richmond, VA, Kate danced as a company trainee with Richmond Ballet. She then attended Butler University where she graduated (in three years!) with a BS in Dance and…
Find out more »ONLINE Poetry Workshop Ages 12+ with Angela Gartner
Editor, author and poet Angela Gartner will help young writers learn a variety of poetry forms—structure, rhyme and the famous poets who use them. Participants will then write their own poems to share with the class! Last class includes a share out for family and friends (last 30 minutes of each class). Attend class from anywhere and invite family and friends to log on and learn together!
Find out more »November 2021
One-Day Election Day Camp- Ages 5-10 years
One-day camps at Fairmount offer a day of arts (each camp day differs with activities exploring dance, theatre, art and more!), learning, and FUN! Early drop-off (8:30-9am) offered for no additional charge for all AM camps that begin at 9am. Campers bring a packed lunch, water bottle and dress appropriately for hands-on arts explorations and outdoor play (as weather permits). All supplies included.
Find out more »Fairmount’s Annual Meeting
All are welcome to attend! Business update, performances and appetizers! Recognizing these Fairmount team members for their work anniversaries: Sandi Bohl-30 years Brigitte Fiorille-15 years David Gorski -5 years Sabrina Lindhout -5 years Tara Seibel -5 years Please RSVP by November 1 to execdir@fairmountcenter.org or via phone at 440-338-3171 Thank YOU for ensuring the ARTS are a vibrant part of our community.
Find out more »ONLINE Poetry Workshop Ages 12+ with Angela Gartner
Editor, author and poet Angela Gartner will help young writers learn a variety of poetry forms—structure, rhyme and the famous poets who use them. Participants will then write their own poems to share with the class! Last class includes a share out for family and friends (last 30 minutes of each class). Attend class from anywhere and invite family and friends to log on and learn together!
Find out more »“Sensational Saturdays” Art Workshops: Portraits in Charcoal
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until November 20, 2021
For ages 12-adult. Approach drawing portraits by learning to build structure using dark and light. Learn how to use pencils and charcoal through technique exercises, base sketches, and completed drawings. Materials: Faber Castell Classic Charcoal Sketch Set: Bring your own (equivalent), use studio supply, or purchase charcoal set in class to keep ($10 each).
Find out more »“Sensational Saturdays” Art Workshops: Portraits in Charcoal
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until November 20, 2021
For ages 12-adult. Approach drawing portraits by learning to build structure using dark and light. Learn how to use pencils and charcoal through technique exercises, base sketches, and completed drawings. Materials: Faber Castell Classic Charcoal Sketch Set: Bring your own (equivalent), use studio supply, or purchase charcoal set in class to keep ($10 each).
Find out more »Hip Hop Workshop ages 7-11 with Melissa Bertolone!
Let's go! Bring street-style to the studio with this high-energy masterclass! Combining the fundamentals of footwork that drive house-style hip hop with the tour-style choreography that made it commercially popular, this masterclass will improve your technique, musicality, and confidence as a dancer. Dress to move (no jeans). Sneakers preferred. Ages 7-11. (Ages 12+ offered one hour after from 2:00-3:00pm)
Find out more »Hip Hop Workshop for Ages 12+ with Melissa Bertolone!
Let's go! Bring street-style to the studio with this high-energy masterclass! Combining the fundamentals of footwork that drive house-style hip hop with the tour-style choreography that made it commercially popular, this masterclass will improve your technique, musicality, and confidence as a dancer. Dress to move (no jeans). Sneakers preferred. Ages 12 and up. (Ages 7-11 offered one hour prior from 1:00-2:00pm)
Find out more »Speaker Series: “Pull Back the Curtain-Through the Eyes of the Artist: Leonardo da Vinci” with Felicia Zavarella Stadelman
Felicia Zavarella Stadelman will go behind the scenes with Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci is known as one of the most influential artists of our time, whose immense talent and dedication to art made him a globally renowned artist who is known for embodying the Renaissance. Da Vinci said, “People of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” Using music, prints and powerful images to tell the artist’s story, Felicia will…
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