Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA), 244-8760
Fall Drama Semester
MAPA Main Studios, 2027 Main Street, Wailuku
August 19 – December 14
Mondays – Fridays
Various times, Ages 5 – 18
Weekly drama classes in acting, improvisation and Glee Club for all levels of experience. Download schedules and registration forms at www.mauiacademy.org.
Glee Club
MAPA Main Studios, 2027 Main Street, Wailuku
August 22 – December 12
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00, ages 7-11
Learn the foundations of singing, including pitch, breath support, diction and phrasing and gain confidence in your singing in a fun and supportive group environment. No experience necessary. $275 for the semester. Download registration form at www.mauiacademy.org.
Singing & Songwriting
MAPA Main Studios, 2027 Main Street, Wailuku
August 19 – December 11
Mondays, 5:00 – 6:30, ages 12+
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:00, ages 7-11
Explore the essentials of writing music including listening, rhythm, melody, harmony and how to work with lyrics. Students will discover sounds used in different genres of music and will apply this to personal expression. $275 – $325 for the semester. Download registration form at www.mauiacademy.org.
Private Singing Lessons
MAPA Main Studios, 2027 Main Street, Wailuku
August 24 – December 14
Saturdays
Private one-on-one voice lessons at MAPA with Jennifer Loftus, a multitalented performer and teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching private piano and voice lessons and drama and music in the schools. $70/hour. Students will be billed monthly. To inquire about availability, contact Carolyn Wright at [email protected]
Full STEAM Ahead Learning 281-3106
www.fullsteamaheadlearning.org
Papini Playhouse
Locations to be announced
Tuesdays, Sept. 3rd – Oct. 29th
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Grades 1 – 5
Papini Playhouse is an after school music and dramatic arts program. Students sing, learn about and play a variety of instruments, and play dramatic arts games. The final day, Oct. 29th, students perform a musical dramatic arts show for an audience. Multiple art projects include instrument making, as well as prop, costume, and set design. All students create and keep a giant puppet.
Art Classes with Monica Knight 463-8884
1053 Ulu Kanu St, Wailuku
Photography I
Tuesdays, Sept 10-Nov 12
3:30-4:30 pm
ages 8 and above
This class is an introduction to the basics of photography: composition, lighting, color, aperture, and shutter speed. Students will experiment with different genres of photography, such as portrait, nature, and abstract. They will also be introduced to basic photo editing using iPhoto.
Painting I
Mondays, Sept 9 – Nov 11
3:15-4:15pm or 4:15-5:15pm
5-7 yr olds at 3:15pm,
8 and up at 4:15pm
In this class, students will develop their painting skills. Using mostly tempura and acrylic paint, students will practice color mixing, color theory, composition, and observational painting. This class is great for both beginner and intermediate painters.
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center 572-6560
Tiny Hands
Jesse Stuart
Age: 2.5 – 5
Session I: Tuesdays, 6 weeks,
September 17 – October 29
(No class on October 8)
9:00am – 11:00 am
Session II: Tuesdays, 6 weeks,
November 5 – December 10
9:00am – 11:00 am
Children will learn creative processes that little hands can manage with help, using materials such as pastels, clay, paint and paper that stimulate creative impulses and fuel artistry. There will be music, stories, and lots of fun for all! Tuition: $105 ($132 nonmember) Supply Fee: $25
Wheel Throwing & Hand Building
Nancy Martel
Age: 10+
Thursdays, 8 weeks
Session I:
September 19 – November
14 (No class October 31)
3:30pm – 5:30 pm
Session II:
November 7 – January 2 (No
class on November 28)
3:30pm – 5:30 pm
Prepare to be amazed at the bowls, cups, and vases created in this introductory ceramics class! Students will learn the basic elements of wheel throwing as well as more advanced techniques to add design and texture to work. Families are invited to attend the final session to view class work, pick up pieces, and meet your young artist’s new friends! Tuition: $135 ($169 nonmember) Supply Fee: $32
Where the Wild Things Are
Julie Matheis
Age: 5 – 12
Session I: Mondays, 5 weeks
August 26 – September 23
4:00pm – 5:00 pm
Session II: Mondays, 5 weeks
October 14 – November 11
4:00pm – 5:00 pm
Let’s get wild about art! With a curriculum highlighting concepts of size, color and texture, students will create 2D & 3D monsters in this wild mixed media adventure including painting, drawing, design, sculpture and most importantly, imagination! Tuition: $45 ($57 nonmember) Supply Fee: $15
Jewelry for Teens
Julie Matheis
Session I: Beginning Jewelry
Wednesdays, 6 weeks
September 25 – October 30
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Session II: Teen Wax Casting
Mondays, 6 weeks
November 18 – December 23
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Session III: Beginning Jewelry
Mondays, 6 weeks
January 6, 2014 – February 10, 2014
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Explore a world of possibilities with lost wax casting as you learn to turn sculpted wax designs into wearable works of art. You will use traditional wax carving tools, discover the proper way to set up your designs with sprues, and invest them in fine jewelers plaster. See how the most intricate of details will show, as your wax designs are replaced with molten metal. Brass metal will be included with lab fee and silver will be available for purchase. No previous jewelry class required. Tuition: $105 ($132 nonmember) Supply Fee: $25
Beaded Holiday Ornaments— Adult & Child Workshop
Julie Matheis
Session I: Saturday, December 14
Session II: Saturday, December 21
10:00 am – 12:00 noon (adults & children ages 3 – 6)
1:00 – 3:00 pm (adults & children ages 7 – 12)
Spend some time with a loved one as you make one of a kind beaded ornaments for your own tree or to give away as a holiday gift. In a collaborative effort, the chaperone will master basic wire working techniques; keiki will then choose eye-catching elements from glass & acrylic beads and follow simple design patterns. Beads will become snowflakes, stars, and other imaginative holiday imagery. Tuition: $25 ($32 nonmember) Supply Fee: $15
Bounty Music 871-1141
Music Lessons in Ukulele, Guitar, Drums, Voice and Keyboard
Ongoing Classes Every Day!
Age 6 and up depending on the student
Bounty Music offers private music lessons for children and adults. Lessons are offered on Ukulele, Guitar, Drums, Voice and Keyboard. Bounty Music offers a great variety of musical instruments for sale from beginner to advanced. Internet prices with local service. Special for new students: Buy two lessons and get two FREE. Just mention that you saw it in Maui Family Magazine.
La-ti-Da Music 280-2784
Music Family
Kihei,Wailuku, Pukalani
Ongoing mornings, Multiple days
Ages 3 months – 4 years
Together learning songs, musical activities that concentrate on singing and keeping a beat. As you move, sing and play, you’ll uncover a musical world that enhances timing, listening and language skills and coordination.
Music Mix
Makawao
Ongoing Wednesdays, 2:00-2:45pm
Ages 2.5 – 5 years
Children enjoy instrument playing to building fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. They’ll learn songs that help build language and early phonetic skills. Solo singing is encouraged to develop listening, pitch-matching, and language skills.
First Piano Adventures
Makawao
Ongoing, Multiple days & times
Ages 5 & 6 years
With this age piano becomes an adventure for everyone. We join the child’s world in a playful exploration of music. Through a diverse world of sound, we develop a foundation of aural perception, eye tracking, and physical coordination.
Piano Adventures
Makawao
Ongoing Wednesdays
Multiple days & times
Ages 7-10 years
Children learn piano technique in an intimate class environment. Classes combine the strengths of intervallic reading, multi-key and Middle C approaches. This class is fun and colorful and children play theory games to help retain music methods.
Upcountry Youth Choir
Makawao La-ti-Da Studio
Ongoing, Thursdays, 5:15 – 6:15pm
Ages 8 – 15
To sign up for Youth Choir, please contact La-ti-Da Music. Classes begin August 11th. Cost is $30 per month.
Maui Music Conservatory 283-0100
Kindermusik – “On the Road”
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center
June 2013, Wednesdays at 9:15am
Ages 8 months – 4 years
“On the Road” is an exciting summer course that lasts 4 weeks. Children explore all different “locations” as we sing and play instruments together. The course with a wonderful “carnival” complete with games and balloons.
Kether Hollabaugh 707-779-9817
Choral Singing and instrumental Recorder lessons for ages 8-10 and 11-12. Starting September 1, weekly.
Lahaina Arts Association 661-0111
Maui Youth Art Outreach Classes
Various Locations in Maui County
Every Monday – Friday
After School and In-School – check website for schedule of classes
Youth Center Classes serve ages 9-17
The Maui Youth Art Outreach Program provides no-cost art classes to children in Maui County. Please visit www.lahaina-arts.org for an updated class schedule.
Maui Family YMCA 242-9007
Private Weekly Music Lessons
4 years – Adult
Learn the art of playing a musical instrument. Make it a family lesson and learn together. Lessons in Guitar or Ukulele. Our instructor has time slots available throughout the week and on Saturdays.
Kathleen Hamilton/Maui Piano Lessons 876-0383
Piano Lessons
One hour weekly lessons available 7 days per week
Lower Kula
Beginner to Advanced
Private lessons include how to read music, technique, theory & music appreciation. 15+ yrs experience on Maui. Free introductory lesson.
www.MAUIVIOLINLESSONS.com 283-6945
Private violin lessons in Wailea. Flexible times, beginning & intermediate students ages six years through adults. Experienced & patient teacher. Innovative teaching methods follow the interests & learning style of each student, keeping their passion for music alive. Contact Cambria Moss. If you do not have a violin yet, please call before shopping for one.
Magenta Blvd Art Studio 280-1390
Children’s Art Classes with Anna Severson
Emerald Plaza, Lahaina
August-September
Monday through Friday
10 am
Ages 5 – 12
Come and join our daily children’s arts and crafts classes – fun and creative projects every morning. Moms invited to participate and get creative on Fridays at noon. Art classes weekdays after school for kids. Life drawing sessions Wednesday evenings. Visit website for more details.
