Fall Classes (September-December 2023)
The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs provides a fun, creative and educational Fall Youth Program that includes dance, theatre, music, visual arts, film, and more!
SESSION 2: October 28-November 18, 2023
EXPLORING 3D ART (AGES 4-6)
4 Saturdays, October 28-November 18
9-11am
$120 Member / $170 Non-Member / $20 Supply Fee
This new and exciting program has been designed for young creative minds with a strong interest in exploring visual arts. The classes will be instructed by our accomplished faculty and students will learn important foundations in the art-making process while having fun with an array of materials. Discover ways to make fun and creative three-dimensional art using a wide variety of materials. Each week, students learn to construct an abstract sculpture out of paper, clay, fabric, wire, and other found objects. The focus will be on Balance—both physical and visual.
EXPLORING 3D ART (AGES 7-9)
4 Saturdays, October 28-November 18
9-11am
$120 Member / $170 Non-Member / $20 Supply Fee
This new and exciting program has been designed for young creative minds with a strong interest in exploring visual arts. The classes will be instructed by our accomplished faculty and students will learn important foundations in the art-making process while having fun with an array of materials. Discover ways to make fun and creative three-dimensional art using a wide variety of materials. Each week, students learn to construct an abstract sculpture out of paper, clay, fabric, wire, and other found objects. The focus will be on Balance—both physical and visual.
EXPLORING 3D ART (AGES 10-12)
4 Saturdays, October 28-November 18
1-4pm
$180 Member / $230 Non-Member / $20 Supply Fee
This new and exciting program has been designed for young creative minds with a strong interest in exploring visual arts. The classes will be instructed by our accomplished faculty and students will learn important foundations in the art-making process while having fun with an array of materials. For students wishing to explore their creativity beyond 2D surfaces, this course is for you! Let our professionally trained art faculty instruct you on how to use a wide variety of materials to create a masterpiece. Learn about and construct art forms with inspiration from the works of well-known artists.
EXPLORING 3D ART (Ages 13+)
4 Saturdays, October 28-November 18
1-4pm
$180 Member / $230 Non-Member / $20 Supply Fee
This new and exciting program has been designed for young creative minds with a strong interest in exploring visual arts. The classes will be instructed by our accomplished faculty and students will learn important foundations in the art-making process while having fun with an array of materials. For students wishing to explore their creativity beyond 2D surfaces, this course is for you! Let our professionally trained art faculty instruct you on how to use a wide variety of materials to create a masterpiece. Learn about and construct art forms with inspiration from the works of well-known artists.
SESSION 3: December 2-16, 2023
EXPLORING THREE WEEK SAMPLER (Ages 4-6)
3 Saturdays, December 2-16
9-11am
$90 Member / $140 Non-Member / $15 Supply Fee
This new and exciting program has been designed for young creative minds with a strong interest in exploring visual arts. The classes will be instructed by our accomplished faculty and students will learn important foundations in the art-making process while having fun with an array of materials. Knowing that young artists enjoy having their hands in almost EVERYTHING, we have designed this session for hands-on creative explorers. This is a multi-media class where the instructor gives a short and fun presentation providing information, images, and examples, followed by a thorough step-by-step lesson plan. Each student’s work will be unique as they put their own identity into their project.
EXPLORING THREE WEEK SAMPLER (AGES 7-9)
3 Saturdays, December 2-16
9-11am
$90 Member / $140 Non-Member / $15 Supply Fee
This new and exciting program has been designed for young creative minds with a strong interest in exploring visual arts. The classes will be instructed by our accomplished faculty and students will learn important foundations in the art-making process while having fun with an array of materials. Knowing that young artists enjoy having their hands in almost EVERYTHING, we have designed this session for hands-on creative explorers. This is a multi-media class where the instructor gives a short and fun presentation providing information, images, and examples, followed by a thorough step-by-step lesson plan. Each student’s work will be unique as they put their own identity into their project.
EXPLORING THREE WEEK SAMPLER (AGES 10-12)
3 Saturdays, December 2-16
1-4pm
$135 Member / $185 Non-Member / $15 Supply Fee
This new and exciting program has been designed for young creative minds with a strong interest in exploring visual arts. The classes will be instructed by our accomplished faculty and students will learn important foundations in the art-making process while having fun with an array of materials. As we grow, so does our imagination! This is a short sampler class with a lot to offer. Each week, students create their own artwork based on the elements of design. This is a multi-media class where students will use a variety of supplies and learn many techniques.
EXPLORING THREE WEEK SAMPLER (AGES 13+)
3 Saturdays, December 2-16
1-4pm
$135 Member / $185 Non-Member / $15 Supply Fee
This new and exciting program has been designed for young creative minds with a strong interest in exploring visual arts. The classes will be instructed by our accomplished faculty and students will learn important foundations in the art-making process while having fun with an array of materials. As we grow, so does our imagination! This is a short sampler class with a lot to offer. Each week, students create their own artwork based on the elements of design. This is a multi-media class where students will use a variety of supplies and learn many techniques.
Young Actors Theatre & Music Classes
BROADWAY BEGINNERS Musical Theatre (AGES 4-7)
8 Mondays, September 25-November 13
4:30-5:30pm
$128 Member / $160 Non-Member
This musical theatre class unlocks your child’s personal creativity through performance exercises, music, and choreography. Students learn to collaborate and communicate as a team while building new performance skills through fun exercises of discovery. A final showcase of their skills and growth will be performed at the end of the session.
SHOWSTOPPERS (AGES 8-12)
8 Wednesdays, September 27-November 15
4:30-6:30pm
$230 Member / $288 Non-Member
In this musical theatre class students expand upon their skills through exercises in technique and storytelling with emphasis on voice and movement. Explore the more technical aspects of performance by digging deeper into the disciplines and working together as an ensemble. At the end of the 8-week session, this group will perform a showcase of their growth and development.
TEEN SONGWRITING STUDIO (AGES 13-18)
Thursdays, October 12-November 16
7:15-8:45pm
$144 Member / $180 Non-Member
Explore the world of writing songs in this exciting class tailored for teens. No previous experience is needed. These fun and engaging sessions help you navigate the songwriting process, craft your own unique lyrics and melodies, and work toward complete songs. Nurture your musical talents in a supportive atmosphere, and take part in the empowering and creative journey toward self-expression!
GULFSHORE OPERA RESIDENCY:
Talented Teens Vocal Performance Studio (AGES 14+)
Saturdays, October 7-November 11
10am-12pm
$240
Gulfshore Opera is thrilled to collaborate with Arts Bonita to offer a workshop for solo singers beginning at age 14. This course is designed to work with teens entering vocal competitions or preparing for college auditions singing in a legitimate style. In this performance class students develop stage presence, audition technique, confidence, and poise through weekly performances of prepared solos in a class voice setting. Classically trained professional vocalists, with piano accompaniment, will give positive and constructive feedback as they coach repertoire in a safe, encouraging environment. The workshop culminates with a final showcase performance on November 11.