Class Dates: 9/21/12 – 11/16/12.
Production and pot luck, 11/16, after scheduled classes. 2-4 pm,
Classes are held Fridays, 9 weeks, unless noted. Times are listed in class description.
Held at: Kensington Church
1825 E. Square Lake Rd.
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 835-4203
Christ-centered classes, open to all. Registration required in advance. See registration form for details. Classes listed from oldest to youngest in age (guideline ages), so scroll to find your family’s various needs. Thanks!
Technical Drawing, 12:20-1:35, ages 13 & up, $68 plus $12 supply fee
Do you love to draw in a technical way? Learn the basics of drafting, creating 2D and 3D drawings in geometric construction and basic perspective. As a final project, draw a building, house, or interior technical drawing perspective colored with water colors. New and returning students welcome. Instructor: Carmen Fernandez
Uncle Tom's Cabin, 10:50, ages 13 & up, $52, BYO book
Students will study this classic by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This book was influential in stirring up strong antislavery emotions leading up to the Civil War. Special attention will be drawn to the Christian world view that was the foundation for Uncle Tom's life choices. Students will compare Uncle Tom's behavior with Martin Luther King's nonviolent protests in the twentieth century, and recognize the Christian underpinnings to the abolitionist movement of the 18th and 19th centuries. Instructor: Lisa Rathburn
Teen Tap, 10:50, ages 12 & up, $52
If you are interested in learning an especially fun form of dance, or continuing your tap skills, this tap class is for you! You will learn many steps and will get to tap to a modern song (a song the class will vote on)! Any comfortable dance attire will do. Tap shoes can be any color and are available at Payless or any dance shop. Instructor: Deanna Irwin
Shakespeare Overview, 12:20, ages 12 & up, $52 plus $2 supply fee
Students will be introduced to nine of Shakespeare's major works, both tragedies and comedies, familiarizing students with the basic plot, main characters, and famous quotations from some of the most recognizable works in English literature. Instructor: Lisa Rathburn
Intro to Arduino, 9:50, ages 12 & up, $52 plus $7 supply fee, BYO Laptop Computer
Arduino is a tool used in making computers that interact with the real world, more than a desktop/laptop. We will work in teams and learn to program the arduino boards to make simple devices. These devices will be able to display simple outputs, such as LED lights, and receive basic inputs, such as switches. We will also learn how to communicate with a computer using an arduino board. Instructor: Jared Piro
French for Teens, 10:50, ages 12 & up, $52 plus $3 supply fee
Study French language and culture in a great group immersion setting. This course includes all the basics of language study – vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, culture, and practice. Instructor: Roseanna Ondra
Intro to Logic Gates and Electronics, 10:50, ages 12 & up, $52 + $5
Learn some of the basic concepts of electronics such as oms law, and wiring circuits in parallel and in series. Make circuits using a breadboard with LEDs, resistor, switches, capacitors, etc. We'll also go over basic logic gates such as the OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR and the like. New and returning students welcome. Instructor: Jared Piro
The Write Shop 2, 1:45-3:30, 6th to 10th grade, $88
This class will review basics of descriptive and informative writing covered in part 1. We will then expand on those skills and cover persuasive writing and essays (descriptive, definition and timed). Prerequisite: The Write Shop 1, or IEW (contact instructor to assess). This is part one of a two part series. Students can earn ½ credit of composition for high school credit. Book is available on web site. Instructor: Debbye Rheker
Teen Ceramics, 9:50, ages 11 & up, 8 weeks, $57 plus $9 supply fee
Students in this class will be guided in developing both sculptural and functional ceramic pieces while learning about clay and handbuilding techniques. Students will be offered projects that will allow them to explore the material while developing their own "voice" to put into their pieces. Different pieces are learned each term, so new or returning students welcome. Note: No ceramics on 10/5. Instructor: Tracey Priska
Building More Structures, 12:20, ages 10-13, $52 plus $5 supply fee
Learn about building structures such as draw bridges, and then build some as a group. Use materials like dowels, pipe cleaners, and cardboard to erect smaller models of some of these structures standing in the real world. New and returning students welcome as structures change each term. Instructor: Jared Piro
Songwriting 101, 12:20, ages 9 & up, $52, plus $2 supply fee
Have you ever heard a song and thought, ‘I wish I could write a song like that?’ Do you like to create songs already, with or without words? Come learn the basics of songwriting in this class. We will create songs of all types, learn about the basic elements that go into a good song, and create a personalized CD of YOUR own music. No music experience required! Instructor: Regina Holben
Art with Carmen, 9:30-10:45, or 10:50-12:00, ages 9 & up, $68 plus $15 supply fee
Develop your own theme, focusing on your own inspiration. Use your vision to create a beautiful piece of art. Draw the ideas, texture and paint with oil on stretched canvas in this fine arts class. Instructor: Carmen Fernandez, Architect and Artist
Drawing and Composition Basics, 9:50, ages 9 & up, $65 plus $12 supply fee
Come learn the basic drawing skills and composition with pencils and colored pencils and advance these skills to new heights. New and experienced students welcome. Instructor: Carmen Fernandez 2, College Graduate and daughter of Carmen Fernandez
Art with Acrylics, 12:20, ages 9 & up, $65 plus $15 supply fee
Young artists come and make a composition as you learn how to design an original project and paint with acrylics on canvas. Instructor: Carmen Fernandez 2, College Graduate and daughter of Carmen Fernandez
Sing Out! 9:50, ages 8 and up, $52 plus $2 & T-Shirt Fee (TBD)
If you enjoy singing and dancing like Glee, American Idol, High School Musical, and The Sing-Off, then this class is for you. We will learn to sing and dance while having a great time. Even if you’ve never been in a show choir before, this class is for you! Come dressed for movement. New and returning students welcome. Instructor: Gina Holben
Rhythm and Beats: The Essentials, 10:50, ages 9 & up, $65
Interested in learning how to play drums or other instruments? Rhythm is key! This workshop will teach the basics in rhythm that will be applicable on any instrument. Bring the instrument of your choice and learn the roots of rhythm. Instructor: Matt Darcie
Christmas Craft Sewing, 9:50, ages 9-14, $52 plus $15 supply fee
Learn to thread a needle, tie off, and end stitches while you sew some fun Christmas gifts for others. Finish off by making projects like a pillow, stocking, and bookmark. No experience required. Instructor: Gabrielle Lucido
Cake Decorating, 10:50, ages 8 & up, 8 weeks, $46 plus $30 supply fee
Learn the basics of cake decorating, from applying icing to designing a cake. From different borders, several flowers, figure piping, & more, students will learn different techniques. Students will bring home cakes & cupcakes on specific weeks, and will display their final cake during production, before bringing it home. Note: No cake class on 9/28. Instructor: Cindy Giraud
Cake Decorating-Intermediate, 9:50, ages 8 & up, 8 weeks, $46 plus $30 supply fee
Building on the skills learned in Cake Decorating, students will learn new techniques using butter cream icing, royal icing, & fondant. Techniques include: covering a cake with fondant, fondant flowers, royal icing flowers and accents, brushed embroidery, basket weave, the rose and more. Students will bring home cakes & cupcakes on specific weeks, and will display their final cake during production before bringing it home. Prerequisite - completion of Cake Decorating or equivalent experience. Note: No cake class on 9/28. Instructor: Cindy Giraud
Advanced Cake Decorating, 12:20, ages 8 & up, $46 plus $30 supply fee
In this class the student will build on skills already taught in both Cake Decorating classes. Students will be using buttercream & royal icing as well as some fondant/gumpaste. Techniques include: string work, draping, new flowers, figure modeling & more. Students will bring home a decorated cake in the 2nd lesson, cookies midway through, and a cake at the end. On the last class, students will display their cakes during production, and bring home their beautifully decorated cake. Prerequisite: Beginner and Intermediate Cake Decorating. Note: No cake class on 9/28. Instructor: Cindy Giraud
Creative Photography Jr, 10:50, ages 8-11, 8 weeks, $46 plus $10 supply. BYO camera
Come learn some basic camera fundamentals of composition, including rule of thirds, artistic elements of lighting and creative perspectives. It’s all about being creative. Students will learn some basic editing and be assigned a photo project per week which we will discuss as a class together. Required: Digital camera brought to class weekly, access to a computer at home, and ability to download images to the internet using Picas 3 (parental participation at home for small weekly projects). New or returning students welcome. Note: no photography class 9/21. Instructor: Shannon Morais
Guitar, Group Lessons, 9:50, 10:50, or 12:20, ages 8 & up, $65
A group guitar class including tuning, notation, chords, strumming patterns, and more! Beginners and beyond are welcome. Acoustic/electric reviewed. Bring your own guitar, or recommendations for rental are available. Instructor(s): Matt Darcie, 9:50, or Neal Wright, 10:50, or 12:20
Hip Hop! Intermediate and Up, 10:50, ages 8 & up, $65
Experience requested. Let’s move! An awesome class for all, with clean lyrics! In hip-hop we will be focusing on the rhythm and the beat of the music, coordinating our movements to go with that beat, and incorporating other styles of dance. Please wear comfortable fitting shorts/pants and t-shirts with clean tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Instructor: Jennifer Pierson
Hip Hop! Beginner and Intermediate, 12:20, ages 8 & up, $65
Let’s move! An awesome class for all, with clean lyrics! In hip-hop we will be focusing on the rhythm and the beat of the music, coordinating our movements to go with that beat, and incorporating other styles of dance. Please wear comfortable fitting shorts/pants and t-shirts with clean tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Instructor: Jennifer Pierson
Hamlet for Kids, 9:50, ages 8-13, $52
Don't postpone the study of the greatest English playwright until high school! Younger students will enjoy learning about the characters, reading parts of the original play, and acting in a skit that summarizes the plot. Instructor: Lisa Rathburn
Group Piano Lesson, 1:25-2:20, ages 8 and up, $52 plus $8 book, BYO Keyboard
Ever wanted to learn to play the piano? Learn in an easy, fun way with a group! We will learn the letters on the piano, how to sit, hold your fingers, read music, and even create our own songs! No experience necessary. Please bring a Portable Piano Keyboard to class. New and returning students welcome. Private and semi-private lessons are also available. Please ask for details if interested. Instructor: Gina Holben
Knitting with Jeannie, 10:50, ages 7 & up, $52 plus $8 supply fee + size 11 needles
Learn the basics fundamentals of knitting and then create a beautiful scarf to take home. Bring size 11 knitting needles to first class, please. Yarn supplied in fee. Welcome new or returning students. Instructor: Jeannie Anthony
Learn to Crochet with Jeannie, 9:50, ages 7 & up, $52 plus $8 fee + size H or 8 needle
Learn the basics fundamentals of knitting and then create a beautiful scarf to take home. Bring size 11 knitting needles to first class, please. Yarn supplied in fee. Welcome new or returning students. Instructor: Jeannie Anthony
Chess Instruction Plus, 10:50, or 12:20, ages 7-13, $52 plus $10 book, if new
Learn to play chess, or advance your skills to compete on a next level. New and returning students welcome. Each class involves chess play with coaching by instructor, including chess tactic, the pin, the fork, and more depending on the child’s level of play. Students will learn the proper use of a chess clock and how to record a chess game. Plus intermediate students will advance to tactics such as “bughouse,” and openings. Homework of 15 minutes per week will be given. Instructor will provide regulation tournament chess sets. Instructor: Alexander Przybylski Deatrick, and Michelle Regalado Deatrick
Chess Club! 1:25-2:20, ages 8 & up, $10 club fee
If you are an intermediate or advanced chess player, this opportunity is for you! Bring your own portable chess set and be ready to respectfully compete with others, while practicing your chess tactics. From time to time, Alexander, our chess instructor, will coach and partake in chess club with you! This club in NO WAY compares to the amazing skills you will learn in Chess Instruction, but instead compliments and gives you an opportunity to work with your acquired skills. Chess Club Supervisor: Karolyn Shadrick
Horse Crazy Science, 9:50, ages 7-10, $52 plus $5 supply fee
Come learn the basics of equine science, history and breeds. Touch on the physical horse’s body systems, movements, and grooming. Horse crazed kids will love the games, crafts, and drawings that make the equine science come to life. Instructor: Sonyia Pfeiffer
American Girl Sewing Class, 12:20, ages 7-12, $52 plus $12 supply fee
Sew similar items that the American Girl Series Felicity, Molly, and Samantha would have sewn: A potholder, friendship pincushion, and embroidered hankerchief. Prerequisite: must be able to thread a needle, tie a knot, and finish off stitches. Instructor: Gabrielle Lucido
Cross Fit Kids, 9:50, ages 6-11, $52
Grow up healthy and strong with a lifelong love of working out, thus avoiding the common problems associated with childhood inactivity and obesity! Children will push, pull, run, throw, climb, lift, jump, effectively and safely, regardless of whether or not they play athletics. During this program, the coach will educate your child on the importance of making their bodies powerful, enriching their minds, building strong character, creating rewarding experiences, and developing a sense of pride. We require that kids wear tennis shoes for this program. Parents welcome! Instructor: Jeremey Ouellette
Watercolor and Oil Pastels, 10:50, ages 6-10, $65 plus $15 supply fee
Young artists, come learn how to make a composition from a model of fruits, flowers, and objects with different medium tricks and techniques. The two final projects will be on display in our production; one in water color and one in oil pastels. Instructor: Carmen Fernandez 2 (College graduate, daughter of Carmen Fernandez)
Contemporary Jazz, 9:50, ages 6 & up, $65
From Broadway to the movies, jazz can be found anywhere. Come and learn some fun steps which will create awesome, full-length dances. We will dance and get some energy out! Attire: Girls - “yoga” pants or tights and leotard, jazz or ballet shoes. Boys - t-shirt and athletic shorts, jazz or ballet shoes. All long hair pulled back securely, please no hair in face. Instructor: Jennifer Pierson
Tap! Beginner and Intermediate, 12:20, ages 6 & up, $52
The rapid footing patterns of tap dancing are exceptionally fun for kids! It encourages rhythm, synchronization, precision, and teamwork. Dress ready to dance, but no long bell bottomed pants or dresses/skirts that fall under the knee, please. Long hair should be pulled back securely. Black tap shoes are required. New and returning students welcome. Instructor: Deanna Irwin
Youth Ceramics, 10:50, ages 6–11, 8 weeks, $57 plus $9 supply fee
In this class students learn how to shape clay using basic handbuilding techniques. We will be exploring the use of slabs, coils and pinch pots to make both functional and sculptural pieces and allowing room for personal exploration & discovery. New and returning students welcome. Note: No ceramics on 10/5. Instructor: Tracey Priska
Elementary French, 9:50, ages 6-11, $52 plus curriculum
New and Returning Students: Come learn in a full-immersion class setting through a variety of proven methods to teach kids to understand, and ultimately speak, a new language. These adventure-filled lessons incorporate storytelling, music, movement, art and dramatic play. Basic grammar will also be introduced at the Elementary Level. Parents are welcome to join in on the learning fun, but are not required to do so. Instructor: Roseanna Ondra
Aesop in Action! 1:25-2:20, ages 6-10, $52 plus $3 supply fee
Aesop's fables may be thousands of years old, but they still contain lessons that are applicable to our lives today. Students will learn new fables every week, then follow up those fables with activities like dramatic re-enactment, improvisation, puppet-making, and crafts. Instructor: Lisa Rathburn
Old Testament History, 9:50, ages 6-11, $52Learn about the exciting things that happened 4000 years ago! Take a glimpse at how God was working so very long ago through exciting Bible stories, crafts and activities. Learn about the different people groups in the Old Testament, and look at different maps that show us where all this was taking place. Let the Bible come alive in a brand new way. Instructor: Ashley Verville
Christmas Craft Sewing, 10:50, ages 6-9, $52 plus $15 supply fee
Learn to thread a needle, tie off, and end stitches while you sew some fun Christmas gifts for others. No experience required. Instructor: Gabrielle Lucido
Elementary Music! 10:50, ages 5-9, $52 plus $5 supply fee
Music and fun combined! Learn about the elements of music without worrying about performing on the stage. Students will sing, dance, play instruments, play games, and have tons of fun! Instructor: Gina Holben
Drama Kidz, 12:20, ages 5–9, $56
A fun Drama class of verbal and non-verbal communication form. Kids will come up with their own ideas of who, what, where, creative situations, character development, pantomime, facial expressions and gestures. Skills mastered will be used in production at the end of course. Instructor: Ashley Verville
Praise and Worship! (PAW), 10:50, ages 4 & up, $52
We are called to worship God every day of our life. A life of praise and worship fills our deepest needs, and also brings great joy to God. In this class, children will explore a variety of different ways to worship including singing, playing instruments, creative prayer, dance, scripture, and other creative expression. Instructor: Ashley Verville
Cooking Art, 12:20, ages 3-8, $52 plus $10 supply fee
Based on the book ‘Cooking Art’, each week we will make a new edible art project. First the art, then the eating; no food will be wasted, from Cantaloupe Canoes to Rainbow Toast. What a great way to get that tricky eater to try something new. Students will enjoy making and devouring healthy and nutritional snacks and beverages, and learn how to recreate them at home. NOTE: This will be a nut free class, but other common allergens maybe used such as gluten and dairy. Instructor: Sonyia Pfeiffer
Tots Ballet, 1:20-1:50, ages 3-6, $65
Tots Ballet is an adorable class for young children who may or may not have experience in dance. Ballet technique is the foundation for every style of dance; jazz, modern, ballroom, and even hip-hop! Girls: Pink or black Leotard, Pink or white Tights, Ballet Shoes. Boys: White T-Shirt, Black light cotton pants (no sweats), ballet shoes. All long hair pulled back securely in a ponytail or bun, please no hair in face. Instructor: Jennifer Pierson.
More Adventures in Literature, 10:50, ages 3–6, $52
Each week we'll enjoy the adventures of a classic children's book, and then enjoy activities that go along with our story. We'll play games, create art projects and explore social studies, math and science concepts from the story. Always a new subject, every term! Instructor: Amanda Gehrke
Tiny Tot Tap, 9:50, ages 3-6, $52
This fun class will give young children the feel of making music with their feet! Early tap dancing was considered a form of percussion. Dress ready to dance, but no long bell bottomed pants or dresses/skirts that fall under the knee, please. Long hair should be secured out of face. Black tap shoes are required. Instructor: Deanna Irwin
French for Tots, 12:20, ages 3-6, $52 plus $3 supply fee
New and Returning Students: Come learn in a full-immersion French class through a variety of proven methods to teach kids to understand, and ultimately speak, a new language. These adventure-filled lessons incorporate storytelling, music, movement, art and dramatic play. Basic grammar will also be introduced at the Elementary Level. Parents are welcome to join in on the learning fun, but are not required to do so. Instructor: Roseanna Ondra
Parent/Tot Room, available to all, from 9:50-1:15! Join each other in community!
Concerned: Special Needs or Allergies? Your child is welcome! Many classes conform to your child’s needs. Feel free to ask.
Contact Tricia Ouellette, coordinator, with any questions or concerns at:
