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VAA Classes
ADULTS/TEENS
YOGA WITH RONLY
Ages: 16 to Adult
Every Saturday 9-10:15 am (skip Feb 28)
10-Session card: $125 Member, $135 General
5-Session card: $65 Member, $75 General
Instructor: Ronly Blau
Join this mindful, flowing yoga class that weaves together
asanas with pranayama, meditation and Ayurvedic wisdom.
Blau has taught yoga for over 12 years and is a Certified
Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Instructor and Licensed Massage Practitioner. For more information visit MeadowHeartAyurveda.com
CREATIVE WRITING
Ages: Adults
Session 1: Tuesdays, Jan 13-Mar 10,
1-3 pm (skip Feb 17)
Session 2: Tuesdays, Mar 17-May 12,
1-3 pm (skip Apr 14)
Tuition: $160 Member, $180 General
Instructor: Eric Horsting
Focus on technical elements (plot, point of view, style, character, dialogue,
description) and process (how to start, how to revise, how it feels to write,
how our lives affect our writing). Friendly, informal environment empowers writers to find their particular path and unique voice. Eric taught creative writing at Antioch Colleg for 32 years.
DRAWING TOWARD CREATIVITY
Ages: 17-Adult
Wednesdays, Jan 28-Apr 8,
6:30-9:30 pm (skip Feb 18)
Tuition: $270 Member, $295 General
Instructor: Bruce Morser
Back by popular demand! Learn to draw and unlock your personal creativity with one of Vashon’s most highly sought-after illustrators. Bruce has
created images for National Geographic, NASA, Nike, Starbucks, Smithsonian, Microsoft and many more. Each session will be divided between
drawing instruction and exploring the creative process. Appropriate for
beginners and those with experience.
OIL PAINTING INTENSIVE
Ages: 16-Adult
Friday, Jan 30, 7-9 pm
Saturday, Jan 31, 9 am-4 pm
Sunday, Feb 1, 10 am-3 pm
Tuition: $280 Member, $300 General
Instructor: Pam Ingalls
Learn to paint in the Russian Impressionist tradition from one of the Island’s most talented painters. Observe a painting demonstration with Q&A
on Friday and paint from still life and portrait models Saturday and Sunday. Held at VAA. Bring sack lunch. Questions: [email protected]
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For full class descriptions and to
register online, visit
VashonAlliedArts.org
CLAY BASICS AND BEYOND
Ages: 15-Adult
Session 1: Thursdays, Feb 5-Apr 9,
10 am-12:30 pm (skip Feb 19)
Session 2: Thursdays, Feb 5-Apr 9,
7-9:30 pm (skip Feb 19)
*Independent studio work time for both
classes: Sundays 1-5 pm
Tuition: $200 Member, $220 General + $75 materials
Instructor: Liz Lewis
Develop hand building skills through structured projects (a lidded jar!), as
well as independent directions. Wheel throwing option for continuing students. Take surface treatment a step further toward a personal style. New
students welcome. Held at Liz Lewis’ studio, 12714 SW Cemetery Rd.
CELEBRATION OF GREAT FOOD:
Local, Gluten-Free Cooking
Ages: Adults
Saturday, Feb 7, 5-7:30 pm
Tuition: $60 Member, $65 General
+ $35 materials
Instructor: Shauna and Dan Ahern
An evening of locally sourced, gluten-free food! Nibble on appetizers during cooking instruction and then sit down to a delicious meal that you had
a hand in creating. Menu includes Dungeness Crab Cakes, Pork Medallions with Prosciutto-Spinach Sauce, Chocolate Chip Cookies with Grey
Sea Salt. Join in the yum and come away with recipes to try at home.
SOUP WITH MEGAN
Monday, Feb 23, 4-7 pm
Tuition: $40 Member, $50 General
+ $25 materials (includes drinks and
appetizers)
Instructor: Megan Hastings
It’s cold outside; warm up by learning cooking fundamentals (and secret
recipes) from Megan Hastings of Snapdragon Bakery and Cafe! Cozy up
to the bar for tasty appetizers and beer/wine/coffee drinks as you make 2
different vegetarian soups and herbed crackers to accompany them. Please
bring your own knife, apron and soup pot to take home and share with
your loved ones! Chef hat optional.
PINWHEEL LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTS
Ages: 14-Adult
Dates: Mondays, Mar 2-23, 7-9 pm
Tuition: $100 Member, $120 General
+ $35 materials
Instructor: Donna Romero
Explore the art of printing from linoleum. Design,
cut, ink and print your own unique design and
learn the technique of arranging prints into a pinwheel pattern. The results
are often astonishing and always beautiful. You will never buy greeting
cards again! Donna has an MA in drawing from Goddard College and
taught art at Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences for 6 years.
Winter/Spring
WEST AFRICAN DANCE
Ages: 16-Adult
Saturdays, Mar 7-28, 10:30-11:30 am
Tuition: $50 Member, $55 General
Instructor: Carol Lutra-Johns
Shake yourself awake this spring! Learn dance moves from West Africa
and groove to live drumming. Carol Lutra-Johns has been teaching people
of all ages the dances of West Africa and Brazil for over 10 years and has
studied with traditional teachers from many countries. One of her greatest
joys is empowering people to find and express the rhythm within.
GLUTEN-FREE BAKING
Ages: 13-Adult
Saturday, Mar 7, 1-3:30 pm
Tuition: $50 Member, $55 General + $25 materials
Instructor: Shauna Ahern
Explore the art of gluten-free baking! Learn about GF flour mixtures and
come away with pie, sandwich bread, cookie dough and pizza to share
with family and friends.
TERRA COTTA TILES
Ages: Adults
Saturday, Mar 7, 1-5:30 pm
Tuition: $80 Member, $90 General + $18 materials
Instructor: Cory Winn
Make and glaze 1-2 terra cotta tiles with the cuerda seca method, an ancient technique using wax resist to create intricate designs and combine
many different colors.
FRAMING SEMINAR
Ages: 16-Adult
Saturday, Mar 14, 9 am-noon
Tuition: $45 Member, $55 General
Instructor: Brent Houston
Learn custom framing at the studio of master framer and fine artist Brent
Houston. An essential presentation skill for any artist or collector, this
seminar course will cover the basics of framing, including design, contemporary practices, techniques, cutting mats, glass and more. Students will
receive a voucher for 15% off future framing and supplies. Studio address:
17404 94th Ave SW
ELEVENTH ANNUAL SHOOT TO SHOW!
Ages: 15-Adult
Mondays, Mar 30, Apr 6 & 20, May 4, 7-9 pm AND
Saturdays, Apr 4 (6-9 am) & May 2 (5-8 pm)
Tuition: $170 Member, $190 General + $15 materials
Instructor: Ray Pfortner
Be in a juried show at the Hardware Store Gallery. In the process, learn
about camera settings and handling, composition and design, selecting, matting and
framing, pricing and promoting. Open to all
levels of experience using any kind of digital
camera. Bring 4 of your own photos (on a
Scholarships Available!
flash drive, DVD or prints) to the first class to share.
ABSTRACTING FORM: Acrylic Painting
Ages: 15-Adult
Wednesdays, Apr 29-May 27, 7-8:30 pm
Tuition: $120 Member, $135 General
Instructor: Britt Freda
Learn the art of dis-solving from realism to abstraction.
Work with acrylics (or, by permission, in oil) focusing
on incorporating layers of pattern, collage and natural
elements with a subject rooted in realism. Emphasis on
mixing colors and matching colors from the natural world. There is a story
element to this dis-solving so collect scraps of old letters, sketches, seedpods, pressed leaves or maps that reference your story. Bring your passion,
memories, hopes and open mind to this class where contemporary and
classic techniques collide. Britt studied painting at St. Lawrence University
and in Italy at Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute of Art in Florence.
KIDS/TEENS
MUSICAL THEATRE: Shrek Jr.
Grades: 4-12
Mondays and Wednesdays,
Jan 21-May 27, 3:45-5:45 pm
(skip winter & spring break)
Additional Rehearsals May 26
& 28; Performances May 30 & 31
Tuition: $225 Member, $245 General + $55 materials
Instructor: Marita Ericksen
In a faraway kingdom, the green ogre Shrek finds his swamp invaded
by banished fairytale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Lord
Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambition. Join Shrek, Donkey, Fiona,
Dragon, Gingy, Pinocchio, Lord Farquaad, Knights, Little Ogres, Wicked
Witch and other beloved characters as we bring this story to life onstage.
With speaking roles for over 20 kids! Scholarships available.
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
Ages: 10-16
Fridays, Feb 6-Mar 20, 3:45-5:45 pm (skip Feb 20)
Tuition: $150 Member, $170 General
Instructor: Donna Romero
Learn one and two-point perspective, composition classics and adventures,
figure-ground relationships, positive-negative spaces, pencil shading and
tonal studies, and explore the territory of the human face. Final projects
will be displayed at a show in the Heron’s Nest gallery. Weekly homework.
Donna has an MA in drawing from Goddard College and taught art at
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences for 6 years.
MARTIAL ARTS EXPLORATORY
for Homeschoolers
Ages: 6-13
Tuesdays, Mar 3-May 12, 1-2 pm (skip Apr 14)
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VAA Classes
Tuition: $100 Member, $110 General
Instructor: Alex Echavarria
Beginners and advanced-beginners can join in this selfdefense course based on the American Kenpo Karate
system. Develop street awareness and prevention skills in
addition to learning practical self-defense techniques.
SUZUKI VIOLIN LESSONS
Ages: 4-18
Instructor: Gaye Detzer
The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn to speak their
native language—through regular listening, developmentally appropriate
instruction and frequent opportunities to play alone and with others. Gaye
has been a Suzuki teacher for almost 40 years. Students can register for 15,
30 or 45 minute lessons. Questions: [email protected]
ALL AGES
CLAY DAY: SUNS!
Ages: Adults, teens and kids (kids under
8 sign up with someone older)
Instructor: Liz Lewis
Saturday, Jan 31, 2-4:00 pm
Tuition: $25 Member, $30 General + $5 materials
Make a sun, modeled and carved from natural colored clays. Sun=Fun!
Held at Liz Lewis’ working/teaching studio, 12714 SW Cemetery Rd.
THE MENTAL ART OF CHESS
Thursdays, Feb 5-Mar 19 (skip Feb 19)
Session 1: Ages 6-10, 4-5 pm (parents
welcome to register too!), $65 Member,
$75 General
Session 2: Ages 11-Adult, 6-7:30 pm,
$95 Member, $110 General
Instructor: Preston Washington
Learn to think strategically and gain control of the board. Whether you’re
new to the game or wanting to learn new tactics, this class will raise your
game to the next level. Preston is an expert chess player and has been
teaching the game to kids and adults for 5 years.
INTERGENERATIONAL DANCE
Ages: 6-Adult
Saturday, May 16, 10:30 am-noon
Tuition: $18 Member, $20 General
Instructor: Terry Goetz
Fun for all ages! Join our community of movers as we stretch and strengthen our bodies, minds and creative spirits. Explore elements of BrainDance,
floor & center work, folk dance, improvisations and co-created choreography. Terry Goetz is the Director for the Creative Dance Center in Seattle.
She has taught in preschools, elementary classrooms and studios throughout the Seattle area since retiring from Pacific Northwest Ballet.
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For full class descriptions and to
register online, visit
VashonAlliedArts.org
WINTER BREAK
CAMPS
Winter/Spring
VASHON CENTER
FOR DANCE
Staying on Vashon for winter break?
Send your kid to camp!!
Scholarships Available!
4-5:00 5:15-6:15 5-6:30 6:15-7:15 6:30-8:30 Ballet Prep $290 Member, $310 General^
Beginner Tap 5-7 yrs $290 Member, $310 General^
(held in VAA performance space)
Ballet II/Modern II $385 Member, $405 General^
Teen/Adult Tap 12-Adult $290 Member, $310 General^ (held in VAA performance space)
Ballet/Pointe V/VI* $395 Member, $415 General
TROPICAL ISLAND WINTER CLAY CAMP
Grades: 1-4
Monday-Friday, Feb 16-20, 9 am-1 pm
Tuition: $190 Member, $210 General
+ $45 materials
Instructor: Liz Lewis
Come to the clay studio for an imaginary excursion
to points unknown! Sun plaques, tropical fish sculptures, bejeweled goblets, even a treasure chest full of pirate booty! Held at Liz Lewis’ working/
teaching studio, 12714 SW Cemetery Rd.
ARTS AND SCIENCES CAMP: Fantastic Flight!
Ages: 8-12
Tues-Fri, Feb 17-20, 10 am-2 pm
Tuition: $150 Member, $170 General
+ $15 materials
Instructor: Maria Metler
Spend winter break outside discovering the magic of flying creatures. From pterosaurs and dragons to raptors and flying bugs, discover the
history of flying creatures and get to know your flying neighbors.
LATE START ARTS
GRADES 1-5
Tuition: $30/Session or
Full Series of 7 for $190 Member, $200 General
Kids in grades 1-5 can join us for enriching,
educational activities on Chautauqua Professional
Development Days. Parents bring their children to
Vashon Allied Arts between 8:30–9:00 am on PDD
late start mornings and the Chautauqua bus will
take them to school at 11:30 am. Fee includes snack and art supplies. Save
by purchasing the 7 session Full Series. Open to homeschoolers as well.
Visit VashonAlliedArts.org for details
January 15 – Martha Enson: Theatre Games
February 5 – Terry Goetz: Creative Movement
February 26 – Tom Pruiksma: Mathemagic
March 12 – Barbara Gustafson: Color Crazy
April 23 – Duo Finelli: Clowning Around
May 7 – Free Range Folk Choir: World of Song
May 21 – Bill Jarcho: Junk Puppets
January 26-June 13, 2015
(skip Feb 16-22; April 13-19; May 25)
Original Works Performances: March 27-29 at VHS
Spring Ballet Performances: May 8-10 at Open Space
Director of Dance: Christine Juarez
Instructors: Vanesa Wylie, Christina Baker,
Faith Coben
WEDNESDAY Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
4-5:30 Ballet III $340 Member, $360 General
5:30-6:30 Modern III** $245 Member, $265 General
6:30-8:30 Modern V** $395 Member, $415 General
Accompanist: Susan Reed
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 15
THURSDAY Instructor: Christine Juarez
MONDAY Instructors: Christine Juarez (creative &
FRIDAY Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
(no late applications accepted)
Original Works $50 Member, $65 General (Any student participating in
an original work must register for this class)
ballet), Faith Coben (parent toddler)
10-11:00 Parent/Toddler Dance 2-3 yrs $120 Member,
$130 General; 9 wks (Jan 26-Mar 30 and/or Apr 6-June 15)
1:30-2:30 Creative Movement 3-4 yrs $290 Member, $310 General
4-5:30 Ballet III* $340 Member, $360 General
5:30-6:15 Ballet III Spring Ballet Rehearsal $195 Member,
$210 General
6:15-7:45 Ballet IV* $340 Member, $360 General
7:45-8:30 Ballet IV Spring Ballet Rehearsal $195 Member,
$210 General
TUESDAY Instructors: Christine Juarez (ballet),
4-5:00 5-6:30 6:30-7:45 7:45-8:30 Ballet I $290 Member, $310 General^
Ballet IV $340 Member, $360 General
Ballet V/VI* $300 Member, $320 General
Ballet V/VI Spring Ballet Rehearsal $200 Member,
$215 General
4-5:00 Primary Ballet $290 Member, $310 General
5-6:15 Modern IV** $300 Member, $320 General
6:15-7:30 Advanced Jazz $300 Member, $320 General
*Twice weekly: Ballet Levels III and above must be taken with companion
ballet class
**Modern Level III-V must be
taken with a companion ballet
class: Mondays, Wednesdays
or Fridays
^Includes performance fee
Christina Baker (tap)
4-5:00 Intermediate Tap 8-11 yrs $290 Member, $310 General^ (held in VAA performance space)
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