at DCIS 574 W. 6th Ave., Denver
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Session I – Jan. 22 to Feb. 15
Session II – Feb. 25 to March 21
Session III – April 1 to April 25
Arts Street will be Closed Feb 18–22 & Mar. 24–28
Physical Arts
Art for the body and the mind.
Tues. & Thurs. 2:45–4:15
Session I
Yoga for the people: Yoga for the People classes are an
adventure and journey! The one–hour classes will focus on
flowing through yoga postures, but will also include history and
philosophical foundations of Vinyasa–style yoga. The class is a
way to strengthen your body while also becoming more aware of
your mind and spirit, and is for the yoga beginner as well as those
who have practiced yoga before.
Teaching Artist: Kate Ross, Kate received her teacher training
through CorePower Yoga and has been teaching for over four
years. She is the Executive Director of Yoga for the People.
Teaching Artist: Lorendia Schmidt, Lorendia received her teacher
training through CorePower Yoga in the summer of 2007
Session II
Capoeira: Brazilian–African expression of culture that
combines music, martial arts and dance into a dynamic game. Capoeira
is a powerful expression of beauty and freedom.
Teaching Artist: Lewis Leese, AKA Beringela, has 9 years
training in Capoeira. He has participated in over 100 Capoeira
workshops and special events around the US. He is an instructor
and part owner at Canto do Galo.
Session III
Creative Writers & Performers: A Collaboration:
Writers, poets, storytellers, actors and actresses all come together
in this class. Sharpen you skills or try something new .
All abilities are welcome!
Teaching Artist: Andrea Moore, Professional writer, director and
performer with over ten years of experience, both locally and in the
cities of Boston, London, New York, and Los Angeles.
Visual Arts
Try your hand at a variety of art mediums and styles. Beginning of each class will be devoted to basic drawing skills. The remainder of the class will be project based learning. This class is great for all levels of ability.
Join the class for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions!
Session I 101– Flip book animation
Session II 102– Found object sculpture
Session III 103– Color explosion
Thursday 2:45–4:15
Teaching Artist: Karen Eberle–Smith, Professional
Artist with 17 yrs. Teaching
Video Mapping
If a picture is worth a thousand words then a map
must be worth a million. Use maps and video to
tell a story or communicate an idea. Try mixing
Arts with Technology to create web site ready
video and GIS maps. In this class the left side of
your brain meets the right.
Tues. & Thurs 3:15–4:30
This class runs through all 3 sessions.
Lead teacher: Robb Menzies, GIS Specialist
Open Studio
Love making art? Ready to take the next step? Want to
learn more about new mediums or further explore your
own style? Open Studio is for you! This is your time to
work on your own art ideas. Be mentored by professional
artists, and be inspired by your peers. Open Studio has
open enrollment you can join at any time.
Fridays 4:00–6:00
Teaching Artist: Nicole Banowetz, Professional Sculptor and Arts Street
Alumni.
Art for the Body and Mind is funded by:
Lights on After School
(A partnership among
Denver Public Schools Foundation, the City & County of Denver, and
Mile High United Way to advance quality after-school programs in
support of DPS students)
Denver Mayor's Office for Education & Children
Safe City
Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation
ECA Foundation: Denver Center for International Studies
Friends of Arts Street