Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie and District

Classes

Academy of Performing Arts classes begin September 13 at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI and continue through to May. Registration is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10. For more information call 906- 253-2180 or Chi Mukwa at 906-635-7465, or e-mail: missluana@gmail.com .

Arts & Crafts On Wheels by Halina Peltonen – group craft activities by reservation.  Call 705-253-3877 to discuss your special event

Auld Kirk in Thessalon, is offering an song writing workshop with Mark Ceaser and Farideh from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2010.  The workshop is $45 and available for beginner to advanced.  To register contact kirktome@me.com or call 705-943-0062

Ballroom and Beyond Dancing is offering ongoing classes in Latin/Ballroom Dancing.  Private and group lessons available.  For more information, contact Carrie Apostle at 942-6449 or email apostlep@shaw.ca

Belly Dancing Classes! Contact dancingdoula@gmail.com and find a class that fits your schedule!

Berkana Art Studio 796 Queen Street East offers classes for children and adults.  Open Studio every Wednesday afternoon!   For more information on classes and schedules, contact Taimi 705- 942-2610 or www.berkanastudio.ca

Blue Bird Stained Glass features gifts, supplies, and classes. Contact 736-1082 for details

CanDanse is offering group and private dance classes in Latin/Ballroom at The Moose Lodge, 543 Trunk Rd. in the Banquet Room.  For more information or to register call Dan Gagne at 575-0158 or email candanse@shaw.ca

Central United Church, 160 Spring St. invites you to join one of their choirs under the direction of Paul Dingle.  For more information call Jackie at 705-253-6587 or email choosetobehappy@shaw.ca

Gabi Doleske is offering OH Silk! – Dye your own belly dancing veil workshops.  Limit 1 to 2 persons per session.  Instruction, silk veil, silk dyes, and equipment provided.  It’s lightweight and breezy, an impressive addition to your dance.  Contact Gabi at gabidoleske@hotmail.com or 705-942-3673 for an appointment

Gemini Art Glass - stained glass classes running year round for beginners and lead work for those at a higher level. For registration or class information please contact Bev Hewitt, in Sault Ste. Marie, 705-256-5951

Jade Yoga Studio & Boutique Private Yoga – learn how to tailor a personal practice to your specific needs and goals, or deepen your practice with advance techniques and releases.  Please call for more information or to book an appointment – 257-7707 or info@jadeyogastudio.com or www.jadeyogastudio.com

Krafty Ladies – Free classes on a variety of craft subjects at the Royal Canadian Legion Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 945-6044 or 541-9621 for more information

Looking for something different for your children’s birthday party? Something safe? Something fun? Something affordable?
Contact Alison Newbery & Her Guitar! Call and book today 705-256-7089

No Boundaries Abstract Art Class with local artist Sharron Rogers. The call is every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at Soogoma Industries, 105 White Oak Drive. If interested please contact Kelly McGillivray at 253-1700 Ext. 544

Rags Rugs and Beyond – Learn to weave class.  Call Steelton Seniors Centre at 705-759-5377

Sandra Hodge - Ongoing registration for Clay in the Classroom at the Clay and Educational Art Studio.  Contact 705-946-2939 or email sandra.hodge@shaw.ca

Sault Potters Guild, 836 Queen St. E. is offering a pottery class for seniors starting Thursday September 9, 2010 for 4 weeks from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The cost is $45.00 and includes all supplies.  Please call Marilyn at 705-253-6361 to register and prepayment is required. 

STARS – (Sault Theatre Arts Resource Studios) Soo Theatre Project Inc., 534 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie MI. Offers a comprehensive selection of classes in dance, theatre, music, yoga, visual arts, and performance. Contact STARS at 906-632-1930 or find a complete listing online at www.sootheatre.org or stars@lighthouse.net

Starting Line Studio offers fine art classes for adults, beginner to intermediate.  Acrylic Painting, Tuesday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  $15 per session, ongoing and pay-as-you-go.  Other classes available when enough students are interested:  Beginners Drawing $15/session, Life Drawing $20/session and Watercolour Pastels $15/session

The Sault Area Arts Council is offering a one-day watercolour workshop, suitable for all levels with retired art teacher and watercolour artist Jerry Vilenski.  The class is being offered on Saturday September 11, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The cost for the class is $60 and participants can sign up at Alberta House, 217 Ferris St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI.  Enrolment deadline is Saturday September 11, 2010.  For more information call Jean Jones at 906-437-5463 or email saac@saultarts.org

Theatre Ontario presents their first “Getting Started” session of the Fall for September 29 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Getting Starting sessions are for actors beginning their professional careers.  For more information, visit http://theatreontario.org/content/gettingstarted.htm

Upstairs at Rome’s, 44 Great Northern Road, Call 705-253-5626 to inquire or register for classes on art instruction, cooking, and seminars

Wendy McKenney - Hand embroidery classes with Wendy McKenney.   Call 942-8881 to register.

Woven Tray with Sweetgrass class is being offered on September 20 at EUP Fine Arts Council Center, 245 Erie St. DeTour, MI. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The cost is $25 and call Yoshi at 906-297-8011 to register

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