Continuing Arts Education
Programs offer opportunities to students beginning at an early age and continue through high school and adulthood. The Visual & Performing Arts Department introduces children and adults to various genre of artistic expression. Mixed media, painting, design, printmaking, watercolor, observational drawing, clay, jewelry, and metalworking are some of the many elements of visual arts classes. Performing Arts junior theater classes explore the basics of theater and stage performance, and adult education classes explore various visual and material arts.
Classes meet throughout the school year on weekends and in evening sessions. Student classes culminate with exhibitions of artwork and performance.
For more information, contact Alysha Carmody, Department Head, Visual & Performing Arts, 860-425-5740.
Student Programs
2019-20 Student Art Programs
NEW! 2019-20 Saturday Morning Art - Session 3
Saturday Morning Art (SMCA) offers children in grades 1 – 8, the opportunity to experience the arts, have fun creating while challenging their imaginations and meeting new friends.
AGE: Children in grades 1- 8
FEE: Session 3 - $150.00
If you've participated in Session 1 or 2, the cost for session 3 is $125
(Fees include the cost of supplies)
**If needed payment plans are available.
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy - BRADLAW BUILDING
Session 3: March 21, 28, April 4, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6
- 3A: 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
- 3B: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*PLEASE NOTE: Junior Theater will not be offered during Session 3.
(**Students in the Visual Arts will select work for the exhibition on the last day of class.)
Class Options
VISUAL ARTS: Students will take classes taught by experienced artists where they will explore a variety of media and techniques, including but not limited to drawing, painting, photography, pottery, and more. This is for those who would like to try out a little bit of everything. Projects will vary from year to year.
Exhibition - March 22 - April 3, 2020 - Opening Reception - 1-3 p.m., March 22, 2020
*Please mark your calendars: Parents must collect artwork in the exhibition, 9 – 11 a.m., April 25, 2020, in the Bradlaw Building, room 8012. If you’d like to pick up your child’s work earlier than the pick-up date, do so by appointment. After a one week grace period, the remaining artwork will be disposed.
Cellphone Policy
Please complete the registration and medical forms, and remit payment (checks payable to NFA).
Please return by mail to:
NFA Arts Office
Attn.: Alysha Carmody
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
2020-21 Student Art Programs
Saturday Morning Art - Grades 1-8
Saturday Morning Art (SMCA) offers children in grades 1 – 8, the opportunity to experience the arts, have fun creating while challenging their imaginations and meeting new friends. Students have the choice of 2 different classes and can take both throughout the school year!
AGE: Children in grades 1- 8
FEE: Session 1 - $150.00
Session 2 - $150.00
Session 3 - $150.00
Any 2 Sessions Combined - $250.00 / All 3 Sessions Combined - $375.00
(Fees include the cost of supplies)
**If needed payment plans are available.
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy - BRADLAW BUILDING & SLATER AUDITORIUM
TIMES: A: 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
B: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
October 3, 10, 24, 31
November 7, 14
Session 2: December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 20, 27
Session 3: March 20, 27
April 10, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5
Students take classes taught by experienced artists to explore a variety of media and techniques, including drawing, painting, photography, pottery, and more. This course is for those who would like to try out a little bit of everything. Projects vary from year to year. At the end of Session 1 and 2, students participate in an
exhibition featuring their best work chosen by the teachers. Session 3 is a make and take artwork session.
PLEASE PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
EXHIBITION March 21 – April 1, 2021 (only includes Session 1 & 2 artwork)
Opening Reception 1 – 3 p.m., March 21, 2021
If you’d like to pick up your child’s work earlier than the pick-up date, do so by appointment. After a one week grace period, the remaining artwork will be disposed of.
JUNIOR THEATRE
In this project-based workshop, young actors explore the basics of theatre. Through theatre games, improvisations, open scenes, and other fun activities, students begin to develop the skills of close observation, ensemble-building, self-confidence, concentration and creativity essential to producing a play, a musical, or any piece of meaningful theatre. At the end of classes, students will demonstrate their skills in performance.
Junior Theatre offerings are by age group:
- Time Slot A (8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.) Grades 3– 5
- Time Slot B (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Grades 6 – 8
Please complete the registration and medical forms, and remit payment (checks payable to NFA).
Please return by mail to:
NFA Arts Office
Attn.: Alysha Carmody
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
Adult Programs
2019- 20 Adult Art Programs
Metal/Jewelry
This course is for all ability levels. Beginning students will be introduced to basic metal working tools and techniques in silver, copper, brass and pewter. Experienced students will refine techniques. Assistance in designing will be provided.
Fee: $200.00 Supplies are extra.
Please complete the registration form, and remit payment (checks payable to NFA).
Please return by mail to:
NFA Arts Office
Attn.: Alysha Carmody
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
Pottery
Please complete the registration form, and remit payment (checks payable to NFA).
Please return by mail to:
NFA Arts Office
Attn.: Alysha Carmody
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
Summer Programs
Summer Dance Intensive - Grades 6-12
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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9:00-9:45 |
Stretching & Conditioning |
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9:45-11:00 |
Street Jazz |
Ballet |
Turns, Leaps, & Jumps |
Tutting |
Improv |
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11:00-12:15 |
TBD |
Contemporary |
Jazz Technique |
Hip Hop |
Composition |
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12:15-12:45 |
Lunch |
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12:45-2:00 |
Tap |
Jazz |
Composition |
Broadway Jazz |
TBD |
*Schedule with guest artist announcements will be finalized prior to the start of the intensive.
**Schedule subject to change without notice
Questions? Please contact:
Please complete the registration and medical forms, and remit payment (checks payable to NFA).
Please return by mail to:
Summer Art Camp - Grades 3-8
Students will create 4-5 projects, as well as take a trip on campus to view the works in Slater Museum. Projects that students will be creating include a variety of mediums, such as Printmaking, Painting, Clay, Sculpture, Design and Drawing. Each week will feature a different set of projects.
Students will work on projects each morning, break for lunch and then continue working on projects! This is a great opportunity for students who love art!
AGE: Children in grades 3 - 8
FEE: Week 1 or 2 - $175.00
Week 1 & 2 - $300.00
(Fees include the cost of supplies)
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy – Bradlaw Building
DATES: Week 1: July 6 – 10
Week 2: July 13 – 17
TIME: 9 am – 2 pm
Please complete the registration form, photo release, medical form, and remit payment (checks payable to NFA).
Please return by mail to:
NFA Arts Office
Attn.: Alysha Carmody
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
Advanced registration for Art Camp is strongly recommended to secure a student’s place in class. Enrollment is limited and accepted on a first-paid basis. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Registration closes on Friday, June 26. Cancellations for class must be made by prior to July 1 for a complete refund. Please complete the enclosed registration and medical forms. All students are required to have both forms on file.
before July 1.
Cellphone Policy - While cellphones are a part of everyday life, it is program policy that cellphones are not to be used in class and should remain in backpacks or pockets during the duration of the class period. This policy ensures students will be focused and provide their full and undivided attention during class. At the sole discretion of the teacher, students may be allowed to take images of their work for
sharing purposes at the end of class. If there are medical or other reasons why this policy cannot be followed by your child, please contact Alysha Carmody. Your cooperation is appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact: Alysha Carmody, Head of Department Visual & Performing Arts at carmodya@nfaschool.org or 860-425-5740.