David Adler Music and Arts Center Announces Creative Spring Classes and Summer Camps
The David Adler Music and Arts Center announces open registration for our popular Camp Adler and Chamber Camp, as well as a creative array of art and music classes and early childhood classes that begin March 6th.
Summer Camps
Camp Adler: Camp Adler is the camp for youth (ages 5-11) to explore music, drama, and art. Campers explore current interests and develop new ones as they build their own schedule from a variety of exciting art, music, and drama classes. Two sessions. Full-day and Half-day options and Before/After care are available. Junior Tribe Leader applications (7-10th grades) are available online at www.adlercenter.org
Chamber Music Camp: Work with professional musicians in this one-week camp designed for young musicians (ages 7-15) who want to play as an ensemble. Musicians are placed in chamber groups according to age and ability. Receive individual instruction, daily performance opportunities, and present an end-of-camp concert for families and friends. One Session, August 7-11.
New Spring Music Classes
The David Adler Music and Arts Center's Prelude Program introduces very small musicians to rhythm, song, and musical play. These classes are designed for ages 0 - 5 and a caregiver.
Prelude Program Level 1: Ages 0 - 3 and a caregiver will delight in musical discovery through singing lullabies, chants, movement, and rhythm games.
Prelude Program Level 2: Ages 3 - 5 and a caregiver will explore pitch, rhythm, beats, and songs as they develop the life-long skills they'll need to study the instrument of their choosing.
New Spring Art Classes
A wide variety of art classes for children and adults are taught in picturesque studios surrounding David Adler historic home. Classes begin March 6 and run through April 20. Beginners are always welcome.
Youth: Imitate the Great Artists: Learn about great artists from long ago while creating your own art in in the style of famous paintings. Go 'behind the scenes' as you learn the same techniques the great masters used. Ages 5-13.
Youth: Abstract Art: Youth can create whimsical abstract paintings using acrylic, water colors, and oil pastels. Explore a new media and explore mood, emotion, and atmosphere. Ages 5-13.
Adult and Teen: Independent Study: Teens and adults can receive personalized instruction on a project of their own choosing. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Come to class with an image or idea and receive instruction and guidance as you complete your project. Ages 14 and up.
Adult and Teen: Still Life Drawing with Charcoal: Teens and adults will work on large-format sketches and explore techniques for creating still life and interior drawings. Beginner and Advanced students are welcome. Ages 14 and up.
Adult and Teen: Intro to Watercolor & Drawing: Learn to draw with pencil and ink. Then, add watercolor paint as you develop traditional techniques for working with watercolors. Beginner and Advanced students are welcome. Ages 14 and up.
Art and Wine Workshops: Follow along in this relaxing step-by-step workshop as you receive art instruction and learn techniques to paint your own acrylic painting. "Bring Your Own Bottle" to enjoy, listen to music, and complete your own personal masterpiece.
For pricing and more information, visit: www.adlercenter.org
Located in the historic home of architect David Adler, the David Adler Music and Arts Center is dedicated to making music and the arts an integral part of everyday life. Its year-round activities are designed to foster engagement and achievement in the arts for the people of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The David Adler Music and Arts Center is located at 1700 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville.