LAH FINE ARTS 2009 FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
1st Hour 9:00-10:00	Grade*	Class Description	Fee &/or Supplies
Wee Play Room: Nursery	Birth – Pre-K	Parent supervised playgroup for children of parents who are attending Fine Arts. This will be an opportunity for children to gain some classroom skills, while allowing the parent an opportunity to attend a class. Parents who are not enrolled in a class this hour will need to volunteer to supervise at least one class session. Please request class session date at time of enrollment.	Sign-In/Out Required; Label All Items
Children’s Story Hour Room:	Age 5- Gr. 3	Students will read a familiar story, and then act out the story using a variety of story-telling devices (puppets, costumes, props, masks, character voices). The emphasis will be on teaching students to use their voice, their gestures, facial expressions, etc. to become confident in front of a group. Instructor: C. Marchbank	N/A
Children’s Choir Room:	3-7	Students in grades 3-7 (younger with teacher approval) will learn songs in 2-part harmony, sing simple rounds and choruses, and learn basic music theory, including note reading, rhythm, and following a director. Students will take some class time to learn songs to sing with the LAH Choir at the Fine Arts Spring Presentation Night on May 14 and other possible performances. Students will be prepared to enter the LAH Choir upon completion of Children’s Choir. All performance opportunities are optional, but encouraged. Instructors: T. Kratochvil & A. Hayes	Optional Choir T-Shirts may be available to order at a later date
Puppet Drama	4-12 limit 10	Students will learn how to use puppets in church drama ministry, and will be encouraged to write scripts, develop puppet characters and voices, and work with props and sound effects to create an interesting dramatic presentation. Instructor: R. Powell. Asst: S & K Powell	N/A
LAH Praise Band Room: Youth Room	7-12 + alumni	This student-led praise band will sing and play a variety of instruments to contemporary worship choruses and learn music ministry leadership skills. Students will be encouraged to develop a skill in playing an instrument, learn to sing harmony, and develop worship leadership skills to enhance their church worship services. Instructors: T. Roderick & K. Horn	Binder, Pencil, (Music Stand & Instrument Optional)
Renaissance/ Regency Sewing Room:	4-adult	Students in this class will learn the basic skills to enable them to sew a Renaissance or Regency style dress for the Spring Formal, or they can bring a pattern of their choice to sew. They will select a pattern, fabric, and will work on the garment at home, bringing it to class to have an experienced seamstress assist them in completing the dress. Instructor: M. Kornuta	Pattern, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
Screenwriters	9-12	Screenwriter and author, Teri Haux will lead students through the process of screenwriting. Students will be encouraged to prepare their own script. Instructor: T. Haux	Notebook & pencil
Private Keyboard Lessons Room:	4 – Adult	Melody Masters is available for half hour or hour long private lessons for individual students or families. Depending on their level, students may learn accelerated note reading, playing by ear, playing improvisationally, chord substitution techniques, transposing on demand, modulation, being able to accompany oneself while singing, playing different styles, and being able to transfer music theory skills to other instruments. Parents should enroll in the class with their children if possible. The instructor of this class has over 40 years experience in training church pianists. Instructor: M. Masters	Call 417-926-8671
Private Pottery Lessons Off-Campus Class	4-adult	Private pottery class for student and/or family to learn to hand build or throw pottery on the wheel. Classes will held off campus at the pottery artist’s studio, and student should confirm each class with the instructor. Instructor: J. Tooley	Call 533-3688
Study Hall	4-12	Study Hall is offered each hour. Students attending Fine Arts who are not enrolled in, or assisting in a class will be required to attend.	N/A
2^nd Hour 10:00-11:00	Grade*	Class Description	Fee &/or Supplies
Wee Play Room:	Birth – Pre-K	Parent supervised playgroup for children of parents who are attending Fine Arts. This will be an opportunity for children to gain some classroom skills, while allowing the parent an opportunity to attend a class. Parents who are not enrolled in a class this hour or attending the Mom’s class will need to volunteer to supervise at least one class session. Please request class session date at time of enrollment.	Sign-In/Out Required; Label All Items
Music Exploration Room:	K-1	Students will explore music in lots of fun and interesting ways. Students will also use the popular boom whackers: a fun and simple way to introduce kids to the science behind sound. Students will learn to play the musical scale and discover the joy of making chords and melodies using the unique boom whackers instruments, resonance tubes of differing lengths that briefly make a musical pitch when “whacked” against a table. Instructor: A. Ledbetter	$2 per family
Clay Babies Room:	2-3	Students will use Sculpey clay to make miniature clay objects such as a dinosaur, cat, pig, ladybug, etc. Students will use basic sculpting techniques, and will be exercising fine motor skills to create clay babies. Last year, the students made a frog, rabbit, duck, bear and a butterfly; look for other animals this year. Instructor: E. Andrews	$2 per child
Sculpey Clay Room:	4-6	Students will be introduced to sculpting with simple sculpey clay projects and holiday gifts. Instructor: J. Frederick	$10
Beginner/ Intermediate Oil Painting Room: Open Area	4 – Adult	Local artist will instruct and demonstrate the techniques for oil painting. Students will paint [picture on display at Back to School Bash, August 3rd]. Upon completion of the class, student will have an oil painting canvas suitable for framing and display. Class fee includes all art supplies needed such as canvas, brushes, paints, etc. Returning students are welcome. Instructor: S. Percival	$40
LAH Choir Hour 1 Room: Chapel	7-12 and alumni	LAH Choir students must sign up for both hours of Choir. Students wishing to participate in the LAH Choir should be prepared to commit to the additional performance opportunities, which include the NFMC festival tentatively scheduled for Mar 12, & possible Branson Festival April 22-24, Spring Presentation Night May 15, LAH graduation May 22, and some possible unannounced performances. Students will be required to sign an LAH Choir Covenant in order to enroll in the class. New students must commit to completing one full semester. Mrs. Smith will rehearse on the 4^th Thursdays, while Mrs. Popejoy runs parts with students on the 2^nd Thursdays. Experienced choir students, are encouraged to enroll in Music Performers 2^nd/Choir 4^th. These students will rehearse with Mrs. Smith on the 4^th Thursdays, and attend Music Performers on the 2^nd Thursdays. Director: K. Smith	$25. Student will receive 2 free cookbooks the first day of class, which can be sold for $12 each. Fee/ cookbook sales must be paid by October 8^th.
Hats & Bags Room:	4 – Adult	Students will make a sun hat and cool purse from fabric. If there is time, students will also make a market bag or Frenchy Bag. Instructor: K. Guyer	Fabric, Sewing supplies, sewing machine if available
Hats & Bags 2^nd /Choir 4^th Hour 1 Room:	4 – Adult	Advanced Choir students may enroll in this class, where they will attend the Hats & Bags class during 2^nd hour on the 2^nd Thursday of the month, and will attend Choir during 3^rd hour each session, and during 2^nd & 3^rd hour on the 4^th Thursdays. Students will make a sun hat and cool purse from fabric. If there is time, students will also make a market bag or Frenchy Bag. Instructor: K. Guyer	Fabric, Sewing supplies, sewing machine if available. Choir fee: $25; see choir info.
Music Performers Room: Chapel	4-12	Students will rehearse and perform music for church or ministry outreach. They will learn presentation, voice projection, performance tips, microphone tips, song introduction, and other poise and performance techniques. The emphasis will be on ministering and connecting with the audience in ministry, and students will be encouraged to join in ensembles with other students. Instructor: T. Roderick & K. Horn	Student May Want To Purchase Soundtrack Or Special Sheet Music
Music Performers 2^nd/Choir 4^th Hour 1 Room: Chapel	4-12	Advanced Choir students will rehearse and perform music for church or ministry outreach. They will learn presentation, voice projection, performance tips, microphone tips, song introduction, and other poise and performance techniques. The emphasis will be on ministering and connecting with the audience in ministry. Students in this class will attend Music Performers during 2^nd and 3^rd hour on the 2^nd Thursdays, and Choir on the 4^th Thursdays. Instructor: T. Roderick & K. Horn on 2^nd Thurs, K. Smith on 4^th Thurs.	Optional soundtrack/music to perform. Choir fee: $25. Student will receive 2 free cookbooks the first day of class, which can be sold for $12 each. Fee or cookbook sales must be paid by October 8^th.
Private Pottery Lessons Off-Campus Class	4-adult	Private pottery class for student and/or family to learn to hand build or throw pottery on the wheel. Classes will held off campus at the pottery artist’s studio, and student should confirm each class with the instructor. Instructor: J. Tooley	Call 533-3688
Private Keyboard Lessons Room:	4 – Adult	Melody Masters is available for half hour or hour long private lessons for individual students or families. Depending on their level, students may learn accelerated note reading, playing by ear, playing improvisationally, chord substitution techniques, transposing on demand, modulation, being able to accompany oneself while singing, playing different styles, and being able to transfer music theory skills to other instruments. Parents should enroll in the class with their children if possible. The instructor of this class has over 40 years experience in training church pianists. Instructor: M. Masters	Call 417-926-8671
Moms’ Movie Viewer Extradordinaire Room:	adult	Author and screenwriter, Teri Haux, will facilitate a discussion of how media producers manipulate and produce media in order to have a certain effect on the viewers. Moms will discuss how to be proactive in the media selections we present to our family. Only breast-feeding babies should accompany the mom. Toddlers may be enrolled in the Wee Play class. Facilitator: Teri Haux	N/A
Study Hall	4-12	Study Hall is offered each hour. Students attending Fine Arts who are not enrolled in, or assisting in a class will be required to attend.	N/A
3^rd Hour 11:00-12:00	Grade*	Class Description	Fee &/or Supplies
Wee Play Room:	Birth – Pre-K	Parent supervised playgroup for children of parents who are attending Fine Arts. This will be an opportunity for children to gain some classroom skills, while allowing the parent an opportunity to attend a class. Parents who are not enrolled in a class this hour will need to volunteer to supervise at least one class session. Please request class session date at time of enrollment.	Sign-In/Out Required; Label All Items
Clay Babies Room:	K-1	Students will use Sculpey clay to make miniature clay objects such as a dinosaur, cat, pig, ladybug, etc. Students will use basic sculpting techniques, and will be exercising fine motor skills to create clay babies. Last year, the students made a frog, rabbit, duck, bear and a butterfly; look for other animals this year. Instructor: E. & M. Andrews	$2 per child
Music Exploration Room:	2-3*	Students will explore music in lots of fun and interesting ways. Students will also use the popular boom whackers: a fun and simple way to introduce kids to the science behind sound. Students will learn to play the musical scale and discover the joy of making chords and melodies using the unique boom whackers instruments, resonance tubes of differing lengths that briefly make a musical pitch when “whacked” against a table. Instructor: A. Ledbetter	$2 per family
Perspective or Construction Drawing	4-9	Students will learn how to draw simple building projects on paper, using perspective and basic drafting concepts. Students will also learn drawing techniques such as linear perspective and shading. Instructor: Glenn White	Drawing paper, #2 pencil, soft lead pencil, ruler
Scales & Chords Room:	4 – Adult	Students will learn all the scales, key signatures, and all chords in the key of C. You will learn these backwards and forwards, in arpeggios, inversions, and if mastered, will go on to different keys. Students will be encouraged to use these chords while playing songs by ear. Parents should enroll in the class with their children if possible. The instructor of this class has over 40 years experience in training church pianists. The cost of this class averages to $5 per one-hour lesson – what a deal! Instructor: M. Masters	$30 Per Student or $40 Per Family
LAH Choir Hour 2 Room:	7-12 and alumni	LAH Choir students must sign up for both hours of Choir. See second hour choir description.	See 2^nd hour description for fee info
Music Performers 2^nd/Choir 4^th Hour 2 Room:	4-12	Advanced Choir students will rehearse and perform music for church or ministry outreach. They will learn presentation, voice projection, performance tips, microphone tips, song introduction, and other poise and performance techniques. The emphasis will be on ministering and connecting with the audience in ministry. Students in this class will attend Music Performers during 2^nd and 3^rd hour on the 2^nd Thursdays, and Choir on the 4^th Thursdays. Instructor: T. Roderick & K. Horn on 2^nd Thurs, K. Smith on 4^th Thurs.	Student May Want To Purchase Soundtrack Or Special Sheet Music
Intermediate/ Advanced Oil Painting Room: Open Area	4 – Adult	Local artist will instruct and demonstrate the techniques for oil painting. Students will be painting [picture will be on display at the Back to School Bash on August 3^rd]. This is a good introduction to oil painting for older beginners, too. Upon completion of the class, student will have an oil painting canvas suitable for framing and display. Class fee includes all art supplies needed such as canvas, brushes, paints, etc. Instructor: S. Percival	$40
Beginner Chalk Pastel Drawing Room:	4 – Adult	Local artist will assist students create a color wheel and identify pastel tools and their use. Students will complete several practice projects and watch demos of artist working with chalk pastels. In the remaining classes, students will work on their project while learning how to blend, shade, draw with an eraser, and complete their project. Students will be required to complete this class or equivalent before taking Advanced Chalk Pastel. Instructor: D. Dohogne	$40 (instructor will provide supplies, except for small box of chalk pastels available at Wal-mart, supplied by student)
Crochet/Knitting	4-adult	Students and moms are invited to fellowship while working on a crochet or knitting project. An instructor will be available to help you with your project, or to suggest a simple beginning project. Instructor: L. Carey	Student will supply their own pattern, yarn, and needles
Private Pottery Lessons Off-Campus Class	4-adult	Private pottery class for student and/or family to learn to hand build or throw pottery on the wheel. Classes will held off campus at the pottery artist’s studio, and student should confirm each class with the instructor. Instructor: J. Tooley	Call 533-3688
Study Hall	4-12	Study Hall is offered each hour. Students attending Fine Arts who are not enrolled in, or assisting in a class will be required to attend.	N/A
4^th Hour 12:30-1:30	Grade*	Class Description	Fee &/or Supplies
Children’s Room Room:	Birth – Pre-K	Afternoon playroom is available for families enrolled in the Art/Music Workshops. A separate nap room is available, too. Parents will supervise their own children, or arrange to share duties with other families.	Label All Items
Recess & P.E. Games Room: gym & outside	Age 5-Gr 3	Children will participate in supervised gym games and outside recess games. Fee will be used to purchase group activity supplies.	$2 per family
Intermediate/ Advanced Oil Painting Room: Open Area	6 – Adult	Local artist will instruct and demonstrate the techniques for oil painting. Students will be painting [picture will be on display at Back to School Bash on August 3^rd]. Upon completion of the class, student will have an oil painting canvas suitable for framing and display. Class fee includes all art supplies needed such as canvas, brushes, paints, etc. Returning and new students with art experience are welcome, but the class will move at an accelerated pace. Instructor: S. Percival	$40
Braided Rugs Room: Open Area	4-adult	Students will learn how to make a small braided rug from fabric strips. Instructor: J. Frederick	Variety size safety pins, needle, scissors, upholstery quality spool of white thread, long strips of scrap fabric (denim, cotton)
Beginner Charcoal Drawing Room:	4 – Adult	Using Vine Charcoal, students will learn charcoal techniques as they draw, utilize shading techniques, and effectively use smudge tools to create a finished project suitable for framing. Students will complete projects learning about shape, form, and lighting. Instructor: D. Dohogne	$40 (instructor will provide supplies)
Advanced Stomp!	7-12	This peer-led class will allow experienced students to learn rhythm patterns, and experiment with various simple rhythms and ordinary instruments to create complex rhythm patterns when combined in a group. The students will combine rhythm, drama, and performance techniques to create an unusual presentation. The class will work on a piece to perform at the Fine Arts Spring Presentation Night on May 14. Audition required on August 3rd. Peer Leader: L. O’Brien	N/A
Musical Arrangements for Keyboard Room:	7 – Adult	Students will learn the basics of taking a hymn or worship song and using chords, transitions, runs, and fillers to arrange a piece suitable for performance or for church worship. Students should be able to read music at a proficient level to play hymns and/or be able to play by ear. Students will analyze the chord structure of a hymn/chorus, and add runs, arpeggios and advanced chording techniques to turn a simple hymn into a performance opportunity. The instructor of this class has over 40 years experience in training church pianists. The cost of this class averages to $5 per one-hour lesson – what a deal! Instructor: M. Masters	$30 Per Student or $40 Per Family
Pilgrims Musical (Required Class for Cast Members) Room:	7-12 + alumni	This class is required for cast members of “Pilgrims”. Auditions are August 3^rd. Students will rehearse for March & April performances at area churches. More information available on the Fine Arts web group. Director: Pat Shannon	Costume, Props (Parent Volunteer Job Required)
Private Pottery Lessons Off-Campus Class	4-adult	Private pottery class for student and/or family to learn to hand build or throw pottery on the wheel. Classes will held off campus at the pottery artist’s studio, and student should confirm each class with the instructor. Instructor: J. Tooley	Call 533-3688
Study Hall	4-12	Study Hall is offered each hour. Students attending Fine Arts who are not enrolled in, or assisting in a class will be required to attend.	N/A
5th Hour 1:30-2:30	Grade*	Class Description	Fee &/or Supplies
Children’s Room Room: Nursery	Birth – Pre-K	Afternoon playroom is available for families enrolled in the Art/Music Workshops. A separate nap room is available, too. Parents will supervise their own children, or arrange to share duties with other families.	Sign-In/Out Required; Label All Items
Art/Music/Drama Workshops (1:30-3:30) Room: Back Room	K-3	Organized, yet flexible parent-supervised on-campus and off-campus workshops for children in Preschool through grade 3. Each session, a different instructor will conduct a workshop focused on art, music, and/or drama. Through a variety of art activities and materials, students will create art projects. Students will learn songs, listen to music, and have access to a variety of rhythm instruments. Drama will also be introduced through acting out popular literature books, making puppets, and creating masks and costumes. Hostess: Rose Powell	Weeks 1-6 include: Chalk Talk, Making Music Instruments, Water Color, Clowning, Puppet Show, and more! Week 6: Puppet Show
Scales & Key Signatures for every instrument Room:	4 – Adult	Scales & Key Signatures. Every musician needs to know about key signatures, and how to form scales. From beginners to advanced students, this class will concentrate only on this one topic. You will have mastered it by the end of the semester. The instructor of this class has over 40 years experience in training church musicians. If you pay the family fee, your whole family can enroll in as many of M. Masters classes as they want! The cost of this class averages to $5 per one-hour lesson – what a deal! Instructor: M. Masters	$30 Per Student or $40 Per Family
LAH Worship Orchestra Room: Chapel	4 – Adult	Students will learn basic music theory and ear training to enable them to be a group musician in an informal church orchestra. Students will work on songs to perform at the Fine Arts Spring Presentation Night and at the spring formal. Adult beginners and/or mentors are welcome. Perfect for strings, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Students will learn to play a melody or harmony line, by ear, will learn to dictate simple melodies on the staff, and might read some traditional sheet music. Students are encouraged to enroll in the Springfield Orchestra for advanced classical training; the LAH Worship Orchestra focuses on arrangements with the available instruments, blending, harmonizing, and simple, beautiful tones, to enhance and support a church worship service. Peer Leader: T. Kratochvil, assistant Annie White	Instrument, Music Stand, Pencil
Advanced Art: chalk pastel/charcoal/ sculpting Room:	4 – Adult	Local artist will assist advanced students to progress using their chosen medium. Students will work on a chosen project. Students will complete several practice projects and watch demos of artists. Students will work on their project while learning how to increase their skill with their chosen medium. Instructor: D. Dohogne	$40, students will supply own tools, art supplies, clay, firing fee, etc.
Improv Room:	9-12 class limit 20	Students will perform innovative and spontaneous improv games and skits. Students will gain experience in taking the initiative and leading, learning to follow acting cues, quick thinking, and working together effectively while having fun! Younger students who took class last year may enroll. Instructor: C. Laney	N/A
Private Pottery Lessons Off-Campus Class	4-adult	Private pottery class for student and/or family to learn to hand build or throw pottery on the wheel. Classes will held off campus at the pottery artist’s studio, and student should confirm each class with the instructor. Instructor: J. Tooley	Call 533-3688
Study Hall	4-12	Study Hall is offered each hour in the afternoon. Students attending Fine Arts who are not enrolled in a class will be required to attend.	N/A
6th Hour 2:30-3:30	Grade*	Class Description	Fee &/or Supplies
Children’s Room Room: Nursery	Birth – Pre-K	Afternoon playroom is available for families enrolled in the Art/Music Workshops. A separate nap room is available, too. Parents will supervise their own children, or arrange to share duties with other families.	Sign-In/Out Required; Label All Items
Art/Music/Drama Workshops (1:30-3:30) Room: Back Room	K-3	Organized, yet flexible parent-supervised on-campus and possible off-campus workshops for children in Preschool through grade 3. Each session, a different instructor will conduct a workshop focused on art, music, and/or drama. Through a variety of art activities and materials, students will create art projects or learn songs, listen to music, and have access to a variety of rhythm instruments. Drama will also be introduced through acting out popular literature books, making puppets, and possibly creating masks and costumes. Hostess: Rose Powell	Weeks 1-6 include: Chalk Talk, Making Music Instruments, Water Color, Clowning, Puppet Show, and more!
Beginning Suzuki Violin Room:	Age 5-adult	Students will learn to play violin using the Suzuki violin method. Even young students can be taught using this method. There might be a loaner violin available; contact instructor. Instructor: T. Kratochvil	Violin, stand, and Suzuki Violin Book 1, $6.95
Needlework/ Quilting Room:	4 – Adult	Students will learn several stitches, and complete a small needlework project, and a quilt square to become part of a quilt that will be raffled off at the end of the year. Instructor: J. Frederick	Scissors, variety pack of embroidery needles and embroidery floss, $2 for teacher supplied fabric
Promise U Children’s Musical Room:	4-8	Pending finding a Director. Cast members will rehearse to perform the musical ‘Promise U’ at the Fine Arts Spring Presentation Night on May 14. Auditions August 3^rd. Students will rehearse both acting and singing songs during the class. Director: #, Assistant A. White	Optional T-Shirt May Be Available To Order
Airline Room: Chapel	7-12	This is a required class for cast members of ‘Airline’. Students will rehearse for the fall production at the Civic Center on October 15, 16 & 17. Director: A. Macomber	Script, pencil
Song Writers Room: Chapel	4-12 + alumni	This peer-led class is for students who have written a least one song. Students will perform the songs they have composed for the other students. They will help each other develop the songs for performance at the Fine Arts Spring Presentation Night on May 15. Instructor: K & D West	Notebook, Pencil, Manuscript Paper (opt.)
Private Keyboard Lessons Room:	4 – Adult	Melody Masters is available for half hour or hour long private lessons for individual students or families. Depending on their level, students may learn accelerated note reading, playing by ear, playing improvisationally, chord substitution techniques, transposing on demand, modulation, being able to accompany oneself while singing, playing different styles, and being able to transfer music theory skills to other instruments. Parents should enroll in the class with their children if possible. The instructor of this class has over 40 years experience in training church pianists. Instructor: M. Masters	Call 417-926-8671
Private Pottery Lessons Off-Campus Class	4-adult	Private pottery class for student and/or family to learn to hand build or throw pottery on the wheel. Classes will held off campus at the pottery artist’s studio, and student should confirm each class with the instructor. Instructor: J. Tooley	Call 533-3688
Study Hall	4-12	Study Hall is offered each hour. Students attending Fine Arts who are not enrolled in, or assisting in a class will be required to attend.	N/A
*Grade levels are a helpful guideline. Contact the class instructor with questions about age appropriateness of class content.