ART CLASSES
6 Weeks Starting Sept. 12

PRE-K TO KINDERGARTEN

Fun with Print Making
Every week kids will try their hand at a new way to make art through printmaking. Did you know you can make prints using Legos? Potatoes? You can stencil and make cool shirts, make cards to share with your friends.
Mondays 3:00 - 4:00pm
$120/person
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Paper Arts
So many amazing ways to make beautiful art you'll want to keep using different kinds of paper. Build a kite! Make a collage! Paint using tissue paper and much more!
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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Paint Your Family Life
We will trace and create large works of art that look like your family members! This project uses many different materials to help you create an amazing family portrait like you've never seen before.
Fridays 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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GRADE SCHOOL

The Illustrated Pet
Every week we will make a piece of art of your pet or favorite animal. You will paint it! Sculpt it! Mosaic it! Print it and more. Learn some great art techniques and make a lasting works of art that you'll treasure forever.
Mondays 4:15 - 5:15pm
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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Design Your Room
Ever think your room could be cooler? More you? We will make some amazing crafts that will make your room really sparkle. We will make mirrors, catch alls for all your stuff, pillow covers, decorated frames to show off your awesome photos and much more!
Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15pm
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HIGH SCHOOL

Arts Residency-Open Studio
Come to the studio and hang with your friends while working on developing your art and taking it to the next level. Collaborate and get feedback from working artists. This is great if you're thinking of attending an art school or if you just love art and wat to get better at it. Basic supplies will be included.
Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00pm
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SENIORS

Learn to Make Mosaics
We will make mosaics using glass, tile, paper, found objects and beads. A new technique every class. Learn the basics and make beautiful art!

Thursdays 11:00 - 12:00pm

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ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS 55+
Located indoors at the SOPAC - Third Floor Loft
1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
(elevator accessible)

Arts & Crafts - Sustainable Design (Up-cycling)
Instructor Donna Drew-Pack 
Mondays, September 12 - November 21 skip Sept. 26 (10 Weeks) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
You are invited to enjoy the process of art making in a relaxed environment with like minded individuals. Sustainable Design (Up-cycling) concepts and practices will be used to create attractive pieces, exploring various craft and art mediums. Join us as we Re-think, Re-imagine, and Reuse materials to create jewelry, weaving, paper and fabric collage, felting and other mixed media projects.
Participants are asked to bring a separate one time $20.00 materials fee to the instructor.
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Mah Jongg
Instructor Lois Cantwell
Mondays, September 12 - November 21 skip Sept. 26 (10 Weeks) 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Learn how to play the ancient game of Mah Jongg. If you've always wanted to learn up to play, now is the perfect time! You'll pick up all the basics and will be bam'ing and crak'ing in no time. There will be plenty of hand-holding and coaching along the way. Everyone should bring their own 2022 National Mah Jongg card to class.
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Chair Yoga
Instructor Tonia Moore
Tuesdays, September 6 - November 15 (10 Weeks) 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced while sitting in a chair. It adapts traditional yoga poses so that they can be done making yoga more accessible for people who cannot stand for long periods.
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Beginner Yoga
Instructor Tonia Moore
Wednesdays, September 7 - November 16 skip Oct. 5 (9 Weeks) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Beginner Yoga for seniors offers basic poses/asanas, taught at a slower pace. Attention will be given to the proper use of breath, stretching, developing strength and improving balance, no head stands or handstands - just gentle movement. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water, a yoga mat, and a small towel. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for borrowing.
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Zumba
Instructor Jackie Collier Thomas (Join the Party!)
Thursdays, September 8 - November 3 (9 Weeks) 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Zumba is here! Jumpstart your summer fitness routine and join us for an hour of dance fitness! Burn calories and enjoy the cardio dance party. Wear your sneakers, bring a towel and water and let’s dance those pounds away!
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Tai Chi
Instructor Judith Rew
Thursdays, September 8 - November 3 (9 Weeks) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This class involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner accompanied by deep breathing. East posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring your body is in constant motion.
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