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Game of the Scene Improv Workshop with Brandon Gardner

Ages 18+Experience Level All experience levels 7-9:30 pmTuesday, June 30Thursday, July 2 Class Description This two-session workshop will introduce the concept of The Game of The Scene as taught at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Learn how to discover a central comedic idea in your scenes and how to heighten and explore it.

Intro to Improv Workshop with Brandon Gardner

Ages 18+Experience Level All experience levels Class Description This workshop is an introduction to acting without a script! Through exercises and games you’ll learn the fundamental improv skills of listening and agreement which are the first steps towards creating fully improvised scenes. Improv workshops are great for actors and anyone looking to get better at communication and […]

Intro to Expressive Landscape Painting in Acrylics with Holly Friesen

Ages 16+Experience Level All experience levels welcome* Class Description Paint the feeling of the landscape, not just the view. An inspiring introduction to expressive landscape painting. Participants will explore color-mixing, intuitive mark-making, and emotional interpretation of place, moving beyond realism into personal visual expression. Individual guidance will be tailored to each student’s goals. *This class […]

Wine Bottle Floral Arrangement with Kim Gokey

Ages 21+Experience Level All experience levels Class Description Join Kim Gokey of Gokey Gardens to create a glorious fresh floral arrangement using an unopened bottle of wine—a stunning and delicious gift! Bring your favorite bottle of wine OR purchase wine at the Arts Center the night of the class for $20. Gokey Gardens uses no pesticides/chemicals and […]

Illustrating Botanicals with Hannah Gochenaur FULL

Ages 18+Experience Level Beginners welcome! 6-7:30 pmMonday, April 27Monday, May 4Monday, May 11 Class Description This course is designed for adults who love botanicals and the natural world, as well as anyone looking to grow their drawing skills. Together, we’ll use art as a tool for exploration—building curiosity, slowing down, and learning through close observation. […]

Intro to Ceramics Wheel Throwing with Morin Bissonette FULL

Ages 18+Experience Level Beginners+ 5-7:30 pmWednesday, April 15Friday, April 17Wednesday, April 22Friday, April 24Wednesday, April 29Friday, May 1Wednesday, May 6Friday, May 8Wednesday, May 13Friday, May 15Wednesday, May 20Friday, May 22 Class Description Come and get your hands dirty in the Ceramics Studio! Students will learn the basic skills of throwing and create a cylinder, mug, […]

Music is Joy Camp

Unlock the Joy of Music! This week-long camp facilitated by Lake Placid Elementary School music teacher John Blevins will include singing, songwriting, playing instruments, and musical movement games to get creative and focus on the joy of making music together!

Music is Magic Camp

Unlock the Magic of Music! This week-long camp facilitated by Lake Placid Elementary School music teacher John Blevins will explore sound and recording with experimental looping instruments, effects pedals, drum machines, keyboards, and more magically mysterious machines!

Storming the Stage III (NEW! for Ages 10-13)

Kids will find their very own star power in this terrific theatre camp! Campers will dramatize some of their favorite stories and use theatre games to build confidence. The camp will focus on fun and exploring imagination through improv and acting. Kids will learn to express themselves with their voices, bodies, and minds while morphing into […]

Storming the Stage II

Kids will find their very own star power in this terrific theatre camp! Campers will dramatize some of their favorite stories and use theatre games to build confidence. The camp will focus on fun and exploring imagination through improv and acting. Kids will learn to express themselves with their voices, bodies, and minds while morphing into […]