TOTS TUNES AT CENTRAL LIBRARY

Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Dance and move with your child!

95006 April 15

·        Tuesday, 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.

·        Aurora Central Library,14949 E. Alameda Parkway 

A NIGHT IN CLAY

Ages 16-Adult | $58 ($46 Resident)

Join us in the pottery studio for an exciting evening of handbuilding - no prior experience with clay is needed. This class makes for a fun night of creativity and an excellent introduction to the clay medium. Students will make one or two handbuilt items in class. The fee covers a single student’s attendance in class. Instructor: Jessica Taylor

94735 April 11

·        Friday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

·        Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave.

94736 April 25

·        Friday, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

·        Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave.

STORY BOOK, ALIVE! SEUSS ON THE LOOSE

Ages 4 to 7 | $75 ($60 Resident)

Bring your favorite storybooks to life in these fun theatre classes! Act out a different story each week, performing a favorite story on the final day of class. Students must have classroom experience and be able to use the restroom independently. Instructor: Jennie Patten

96211 April 1 to May 6

·        Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

·        Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Circle

THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

Ages 6 to 9 | $88 ($70 Resident)

Learn about character, staging, props, costumes and how to memorize lines in the fun class designed especially for younger students who are ready for more challenges. Perform for your family on the final day of class. For beginning level students. First grade reading level recommended. There is homework. Instructor: Joi Hiatt.

96205 April 7 to May 12

·        Monday, 4:30 to 6 p.m.        

·        Southeast Recreation Center, 25400 E. Alexander Drive

WIZARD OF OZ  

Ages 7 to 11 | $106 ($85 Resident)

Learn about staging, characterization and scene work while rehearsing an adaptation of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Share a performance during the last class. For advanced beginners/ intermediate students. Requires consistent attendance, outside classwork and memorization. Second grade reading level recommended. Instructor: Joi Hiatt

96220 April 5 to May 10

·        Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.                

·        Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911E. Arapahoe Road

ANANSI THE SPIDER

Ages 9 to 13 | $106 ($85 Resident)

For intermediate students. Create a play based on African folk tales and the character of Anansi the spider. Learn about creating character through voice and movement, storytelling, creating dialogue and scenes. Perform for family and friends on the last day of class. Requires consistent attendance and memorization. Instructor: Hugo Jon Sayles.

96229 April 5 to May 10

·        Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.

·        Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway      

AUDITIONS 

Ages 10 to 16 | $130 ($104 Resident)

Learn how to prepare for an audition for your school play or community theatre or the Aurora Fox. Learn to introduce yourself, research, prepare and memorize monologues, perform cold readings, improvise a scene, take direction, calm your nerves, warm up your voice. Share what you have learned with your family and a panel of professional theatre artists for feedback on the last day of class. For intermediate to advanced students. Requires consistent attendance, outside classwork and memorization. Minimum 5th grade reading level required. Instructor: Ron Vigil

96234 April 5 to May 10

·        Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon

·        Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

DRAWING DAYS AND NIGHTS

Ages 14 to Adult | $119 ($95 Resident)

Learn basic drawing techniques such as perspective, shading and how to draw forms.

98439 April 22 to May 20

·        Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m.

·        Aurora Center for Active Adults (110), 30 W. Del Mar Circle

96452 April 14 to May 12

·        Monday, 6 to 8 p.m.

·        Exposition Recreation Center (Parkview), 10955 E. Exposition Avenue

WATERCOLOR DAYS AND NIGHTS

Ages 14 to Adult | $119 ($95 Resident)

Learn to compose, texture, and color layer with watercolor.

96469 April 17 to May 15

·        Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m.

·        Aurora Center for Active Adults (110), 30 W. Del Mar Circle

96476 Apr.15 to May 13

·        Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.

·        Exposition Recreation Center (Kitchen), 10955 E. Exposition Avenue

CRAFTOPIA 

Ages 14 to Adult | $144 ($115 Resident)

A hands-on adventure with polymer clay, while exploring various art styles and techniques to expand your creative skills.

96536 Apr.16 to May 21 (No class Apr. 23)

·        Wednesday, 3 to 5 p.m.

·        Aurora Central Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E. Alameda Parkway 

COMICS AND MANGA DRAWING 

Ages 10 to 15 | $94 ($75 Resident)

Learn the basic building blocks of drawing, work on character design and create dynamic poses with your characters.

96569 Apr. 29 to May 20

·        Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

·        Aurora Central Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E. Alameda Parkway 

YOUTH WATERCOLOR

Ages 8 to 13 | $94 ($75 Resident)

Learn how to create, add texture and mix colors with watercolors. Perfect for young artists who are just starting or want to grow their skills.

96654 Apr. 9 to Apr. 30

·        Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Central Recreation Center (Eldorado), 18150 E. Vassar Place

YOUTH DRAWING 

Ages 7 to 10 | $94 ($75 Resident)

Explore the world of art through drawing while learning key techniques like perspective, shading and how to draw forms.

96593 Apr. 10 to May 8 (No class Apr. 24)

·        Thursday, 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.

·        Aurora Central Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E. Alameda Parkway

TWEENS DRAWING 

Ages 10 to 15 | $94 ($75 Resident)

Students will dive into fun and engaging techniques like shading, perspective and dynamic sketching.

96651 Apr. 10 to May 8 (No class Apr. 24)

·        Thursday, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

·        Aurora Central Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E. Alameda Parkway 

YOUTH GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS 

Students will learn to identify the parts of the guitar, proper technique, fun introductory songs and the basics of fretboard mapping in a classroom setting. Bring your guitar.

Ages 6 to 11 | $94 ($75 Resident)

98438 Apr. 12 to May 17 (No class Apr. 26)

·        Saturday, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

·        Aurora Central Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E. Alameda Parkway

Ages 12 to 16 | $94 ($75 Resident)

98432 Apr. 12 to May 17 (No class Apr. 26)

·        Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

·        Aurora Central Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E. Alameda Parkway 

ADULT GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS

Ages 14 to Adult | $106 ($85 Resident)

Students will explore the fundamentals of guitar playing, including proper technique, and learning the parts of the guitar.

96681 Apr. 16 to May 14

·        Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m.

·        Central Recreation Center (Golden Gate), 18150 E. Vassar Place 

YOUTH PIANO FUNDAMENTALS

Students with no previous experience learn basic finger positions, proper playing techniques, notes, scales and play simple songs using electronic keyboards.

Ages 6 to 10 | $94 ($75 Resident)

96698 Apr. 9 to May 14 (No class Apr. 23)

·        Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

96713 Apr. 12 to May 17 (No class Apr. 26)

·        Saturday, 4 to 4:45 p.m.

·        Aurora Central Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E. Alameda Parkway

Ages 11 to 14 | $94 ($75 Resident)

96717 Apr. 9 to May14 (No class Apr. 23)

·        Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

96727 Apr. 12 to May 17 (No class Apr. 26)

·        Saturday, 5 to 5:45 p.m.

·        Aurora Central Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E. Alameda Parkway