Sports Association of Oakland and Oakland Arts Sponsored Classes at The Oakland Public Library and Danny D’Elia Building
The Classes will run for 8 weeks beginning the week of February 1st running through the first week of April (Please check individual classes for exact dates – dates listed may be subject to change).
If you have any questions please email Caron McCormick @ caronmccormick@yahoo.com
REGISTRATION CLOSED
PHOTOGRAPHY – CLOSED
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS CLASS PLEASE CONTACT caronmccormick@yahoo.com
– Grades 7-12 – Thursday – 6:30-7:30 PM (At the Library) Limit 15 students, Minimum 5 students.
2/7/2013, 2/14/2013, 2/28/2013, 3/7/2013, 3/14/2013, 3/21/2013, 3/28/2013 and 4/4/2013
Fee $100
Photography class where children would learn both theory and hands-on: Basic Photography, Camera Controls, Light, Composition, and artistic expression. What makes a good photograph and how to use a camera off of ‘automatic’ . We will take example photos and critique them for improvement. We will end with a display of each student’s best photo.
Jim DeLillo is an internationally-published photographer who specializes in travel, local color and editorial. Avidly working since 1972, Jim’s many years of experience have provided such esteemed international publications like Woman’s World Magazine with a refreshing break from stiffly-posed shots often found within them. His photojournalist, reality based, eclectic style spans travel, both domestic and abroad – the wilderness, and ultimately outer space. Did we mention that Jim is also an accomplished astro-photographer?
Jim and his work is simply put, astounding. Jim won a Nikon.net Award for his series, “Children of Belize.” Other accomplishments include reaching the Gold Level (10,000 downloads) with iStock, Getty’s microstock offering.
When he is not making beautiful things happen with his camera, Jim is a Senior Project Manager at a major biotech company in New Jersey.
MINI PICASSOS THURSDAYS
- Age 6-10, Thursday, 4:00-5:00 (At the Library) Limit 10 students.
2/7/2013, 2/14/2013, 2/28/2013, 3/7/2013, 3/14/2013, 3/21/2013, 3/28/2013 and 4/4/2013
Fee: $105
This beginner level class incorporates art history with creative art. Each week students will learn about a well-known artist and the type of work they did. The students will then work on an art project inspired by the work of that week’s artist. Students will enhance their artistic skills while gaining a general base knowledge of art history. A supply list will be sent a week prior to classes.
1- Andy Warhol – repeated image and paint
2- Piet Mondrian – Abstract square painting Picasso – Cubist painting
3- Alexander Calder – mobile
4- Picasso – Cubist painting
5- Henri Matisse – collage
6- Chuck Close – squared off painting
7- Georgia O’Keefe – shells, flowers, rocks
8- Edvard Munch – Scream self-portraits
Taught by Tracy DiTolla who currently teaches art and art history at Warren County Community College and exhibits regularly in northern New Jersey.
MINI PICASSOS FULL
CLASS FULL – Check back to see if we will add another class
- Age 6-10, Monday, 4:00-5:00 (At the Library) Limit 10 students.
2/4/2013, 2/11/2013, 2/25/2013, 3/4/2013, 3/11/2013, 3/18/2013, 3/25/2013 and 4/1/2013
Fee: $105
This beginner level class incorporates art history with creative art. Each week students will learn about a well-known artist and the type of work they did. The students will then work on an art project inspired by the work of that week’s artist. Students will enhance their artistic skills while gaining a general base knowledge of art history. A supply list will be sent a week prior to classes.
1- Andy Warhol – repeated image and paint
2- Piet Mondrian – Abstract square painting Picasso – Cubist painting
3- Alexander Calder – mobile
4- Picasso – Cubist painting
5- Henri Matisse – collage
6- Chuck Close – squared off painting
7- Georgia O’Keefe – shells, flowers, rocks
8- Edvard Munch – Scream self-portraits
Taught by Tracy DiTolla who currently teaches art and art history at Warren County Community College and exhibits regularly in northern New Jersey.
DRAMA
– Ages 8 -11 –Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm (Ramapo Valley Baptist Church) Limit 20 students.
2/7/2013, 2/14/2013, 2/28/2013, 3/7/2013, 3/14/2013, 3/21/2013, 3/28/2013 and 4/4/2013
Fee -$100
Learn basic theater and performance skills while building confidence, self esteem, poise, public speaking abilities, focus and memorization skills. This Semester will all focus on working together, sharing the stage and appropriate action/reaction.
Laura Belle discovered that all the world is indeed a stage in 5th grade at Dogwood Hill School. She was transformed from a quiet insecure girl to a confident performer. After years of experience and several degrees, Laura returns to Oakland looking to share her love of the stage with Oakland’s newest stars.
ZumbAtomics
- Ages 4-11 – Thursday – 4:00-4:45pm (Ramapo Valley Baptist Church) Limit 20 students.
2/7/2013, 2/14/2013, 2/28/2013, 3/7/2013, 3/14/2013, 3/21/2013, 3/28/2013 and 4/4/2013
Fee – $75
The crazy-cool dance-fitness workout for kids (ages 4-11) set to hip-hop, salsa, reggaetone and more. It’s a TOTAL BLAST!! THIS SEMESTER, We are gonna ROCK THE AGES and learn dance steps and styles from the 20s, 30′s, 40′s…all the way up to today!
Taught by licensed Zumba and certified group fitness instructor Laura Belle. Laura teaches at various local facilities including American Woman, Spa 23 and The Oakland Senior Center
CREATIVE WRITING – STORY TELLERS
- Grades 4-8 – Monday 4:15-5:00pm (The Danny D) – Limit 12 Students.
2/4/2013, 2/11/2013, 2/25/2012, 3/4/2013, 3/11/2013, 3/18/2013, 3/25/2013 and 4/1/2013
Fee – $75
Students will learn the basics of character development, plot development and descriptive writing. Young writers will develop a “story board” and get to choose from one of following final projects for completion: short story, comic book (writers will be responsible for their own artwork as well), or a script. They may develop current projects or start new ones.
Marisol Kozlovski is Published Poet & Essayist with15+ years of college textbook publishing experience, Degrees in English Literature and Communication.
BASIC DRAWING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
– Ages 11-14 Monday – 5:15-6:15pm (The Library) Limit 10 students.
2/4/2013, 2/11/2013, 2/25/2013, 3/4/2013, 3/11/2013, 3/18/2013, 3/25/2013 and 4/1/2013
Fee – $100
This class is for young beginner artists looking to learn the basic skills, techniques and tools to use as a starting point to grow as an artist. There will be a focus on measuring objects against each other to get the correct proportions when taking a three dimensional object and transforming it to a two dimensional image, one point perspective, light and shadow and some fun stuff as well. This helps beginners create a more realistic and true portrayal when drawing.
Taught by Tracy DiTolla who currently teaches art and art history at Warren County Community College and exhibits regularly in northern New Jersey.
Altana, Michael Vladimir, 14, of Oakland NJ passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends on April 28, 2013.
