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Courses
Discover the joy of stepping onto a real stage! Bring your creativity to life and learn basic stage terminology. Use your imagination and tell your story to an audience while exploring acting, directing and playwriting. Develop characters while learning movement and vocal techniques in an exciting atmosphere.

February 2, 2019 to March 23, 2019, Kettler Hall Studio Theatre G32
Be inspired by learning to act on a real stage! Small class size provides lots of one-on-one interaction and a true ensemble feeling. Learn blocking techniques, how to "act" with others, how to score a script and many other acting essentials.

February 2, 2019 to March 23, 2019, Kettler Hall Studio Theatre G32
Have you ever watched "Whose Line Is it Anyway?" and wished you could try your hand at improvisation with a group of other actors ready to play? Actors will depict a variety of characters and scenes, and even perform songs using their imagination and playing off their fellow actors. This class will focus on the basic "rules" of improv to help you feel confident in front of an audience.

Saturday, March 30, 2019, Kettler Hall Studio Theatre G32

Students will gain a greater understanding of how to bring a published script off the page and onto the stage. By working with a scene partner and a director, they will practice exploring different characters and how to craft the arc of the scene, using objectives, relationship, and focus.


Saturday, March 30, 2019, Kettler Hall Studio Theatre G32
In this five-week painting class, students will learn proper brush technique while working with different types of mediums such as tempera, acrylic, and watercolor. This class is all about learning how to work with each medium and the different techniques that come with them. Come ready to paint on a variety of surfaces as well.

February 2, 2019 to March 2, 2019, Modular Classroom Bldg Rm 132
In this five-week painting class, students will learn proper brush technique while working with different types of mediums such as tempera, acrylic, and watercolor. This class is all about learning how to work with each medium and the different techniques that come with them. Come ready to paint on a variety of surfaces as well.

February 2, 2019 to March 2, 2019, Modular Classroom Bldg Rm 132
Students will learn about creating self-portraits in a variety of 2D media. They will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso and his artistic style of cubism, explore with blow painting, torn paper, and tempera paint. Come and express yourself through self-portraiture in a variety of unique styles!

April 13, 2019 to May 11, 2019, Modular Classroom Bldg Rm 132
Students will learn about creating self-portraits in a variety of 2D media. They will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso and his artistic style of cubism, explore with blow painting, torn paper, and tempera paint. Come and express yourself through self-portraiture in a variety of unique styles!

April 13, 2019 to May 11, 2019, Modular Classroom Bldg Rm 132
Perfect for the younger student, this class is designed as an introduction to dance. The class will explore movement through music, stimulate students' imagination and promote creativity.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
This class will introduce younger students to basic ballet vocabulary and technique in a structured yet fun setting. Simple coordination, musicality, rhythm, and concentration will be emphasized. Students are encouraged to explore space and enjoy dancing.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
This class is suitable for beginners and will cover the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. It is a more formal setting that will give students the discipline to mature as dancers. The importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, and memorization will be stressed. Basics of performing will be introduced. It is recommended that students have taken Ballet I but it is not required.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
In this class students will gain a more complete understanding of ballet technique. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique and alignment and increasing strength and flexibility. Students are expected to have prior experience in ballet and to be more self-disciplined.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
This is a great introductory class that will get young students used to making sounds with different parts of the tap shoe. Elements such as toe taps, heel digs, shuffles, and ball-changes are taught. Body rhythms and using imaginative play to explore improvisation will be incorporated. There will be an emphasis on dancing to the beat and hearing rhythms of different music.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
This class teaches basic, fundamental tap technique. Students will enhance their rhythm skills by learning fun combinations. Musicality, improvisation and performance quality will be emphasized. It is designed for beginner students.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
In this class students will gain a more complete understanding of tap technique. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique and increasing strength and flexibility. Students are expected to have prior experience in tap and to be more self-disciplined.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
This class is being offered for the younger student who has an interest in jazz. Jazz is sharp and fluid movements to create a visually technical dance and style. It is usually done to popular music. Body isolations, stretching, turning, leaping, and technical steps are taught in this class.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
This class teaches the fundamentals of jazz movement for older students or students who have previously taken jazz. Jazz is sharp and fluid movements to create a visually technical dance and style. It is usually done to popular music. Body isolations, stretching, turning, leaping, and technical steps are taught in this class.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
In this class students will continue to build upon the fundamentals of jazz and tap dance. Class will include a warm up, technique, and choreography in both styles of dance. Students will need tap and jazz shoes.

March 9, 2019 to May 18, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Join in the fun and learn more about the art of singing. Under the direction of an experienced music educator from the Fort Wayne Children's Choir, singers will be introduced to basic music theory through musical games, instruction, and, of course, singing. The week culminates in a short program for parents and family members. This camp is for students entering 1st-6th grade in the fall.

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Run by Fort Wayne Philharmonic musician Marcy Trentacosti, this camp features string orchestra, chamber ensembles and group classes for violin, viola, cello, and bass. Students are coached by Philharmonic musicians and must have a minimum of two years of string instruction to take part in this camp. Learn new music in a week of string orchestra, group classes and chamber music playing. Call Melinda Haines at 260-481-6059 for information.

June 17-21, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
The Purdue University Fort Wayne Gene Marcus Piano Camp & Festival aims to inspire young pianists to strive for artistic excellence and to encourage them to reach their potential in piano study and performance. Students are immersed in all things piano, from a variety of workshops and group sessions, masterclasses, music theory and keyboard musicianship classes and ensemble playing, to daily individual lessons with camp faculty and practice sessions guided by experienced practice coaches, all to help them progress rapidly and continue to be excited about making music throughout the year. Call Melinda Haines at 260-481-6059 for information.

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This workshop intensive is geared toward high school and college students, high school teachers, and other people who use lighting and want to learn how new technologies work and how to utilize and design with them for their specific needs. Hands-on experience will be provided during the workshop to see practically how new technologies can work when designing with LEDs and moving lights. Participants should plan to bring their lunch and drink each day. Closed toed shoes must be worn. This program will be led by Mark Ridgeway, Purdue University Fort Wayne Associate Professor of Scenic/Lighting Design.

June 10-14, 2019, Williams Theatre

Come and enjoy workshops in ceramics, painting, photography, and web design during the Summer Arts Camp at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Workshops for students in grades 7-12 will be taught by experienced faculty from the Departmentof Art and Design. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with each instructor and complete projects to take home in each area. Friday will include a session on writing an artist statement and preparing for a reception for family and friends to enjoy the art and design work created during the week. This program will be led by Seth Green, Purdue University Fort Wayne Associate Professor of Ceramics.

July 22-26, 2019, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 112
Woodwind Summer Music Week is a day camp for beginning to advanced woodwind students age 12 to 18. Offering instruction in clarinet, flute, oboe, French horn and bassoon, this program includes chamber music, master classes, large woodwind ensemble performance, and introductory music theory classes. Master class topics will include how to effectively and efficiently practice, scale studies, how best to warm up, and performing under pressure (audition preparation). Chamber music offers students an opportunity to make music with their peers without a conductor. They will learn how to solve musical challenges on their own, explore their own musical creativity, and receive expert coaching from Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians. Music theory will provide younger students an opportunity to learn about how music is organized and composed. Music theory subjects will include interval identification, chord analysis, and meter and rhythm studies. Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for details.

June 17-21, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
This course is used to make monthly payments for CAA private music instruction. If you have questions, please contact Lynn Hanson via email at hansonl@pfw.edu

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.

Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6697 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD
Call Lynn Hanson at 260-481-6977 for general information, pricing and to register for private music instruction before your first lesson of the term.

January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019, Rhinehart Music Center Rm TBD