Jill has been a theatre director and choreographer in the area for the past 20 years. She has a BA in Education, sings with 2 local bands, and has studied extensively in the areas of art and art history. Jill loves to see people of all ages blossom through experiences in the arts!
Blossom Arts – 2011 Summer Arts Experiences
June
Mini-Musical Camp
(Ages 7-13)
Skippy Jon Jones
by Judy Schachner
*A super-fun, 100% interactive theatre camp where kids will
improve their skills in ACTING / SINGING / MOVEMENT through rehearsing and
performing a mini-musical based on the popular children's book, Skippy Jon
Jones, (The story of a rambunctious Siamese kitten that uses his imagination to
transform his bedroom into a wild Mexican fiesta & adventure!)
Rehearsals: June 13-20 (M-F, M) 10am to 12:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Performance Date: June 20th 7pm (rain date June 21)
Location: Arbre Park in Victor Gardens
Cost: $65 plus $10 props & costumes fee
Participant Limit: 12
(Register EARLY!)
June
Picasso & Cubism
(Ages 7-15) (Parents may take the class
with their children!)
*Learn about the amazing artist, Picasso, and his unusual
period called CUBISM!
*We will draw, paint and assemble our own cubist works!
*No previous art experience is necessary to LOVE this class
- just bring your open mind and creative spirit!
Class Dates: June 28 & 29 10am to 12:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Cost: $35 plus $5 artist supplies fee
Participant Limit: 12
(Register EARLY!)
July
Mini-Musical Camp
(Ages 7-13)
YOKO by
Rosemary Wells
*Like to ACT / SING/ MOVE? Come rehearse and perform a
mini-musical based on the popular children's book, YOKO, (The story of a shy
kitten named Yoko whose classmates tease her for bringing sushi for lunch, but
walls are broken down through sharing new experiences!)
Rehearsals: July 6-13 (W-F, M-W) 10am to 12:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Performance Date: July 13 7pm (rain date July 15)
Location: Arbre Park in Victor Gardens
Cost: $65 plus $10 props & costumes fee
Participant Limit: 12
(Register EARLY!)
July
Matisse & Color
Cut-Outs (Ages 7-15)(Parents
may take the class with their children!)
*Matisse was an artist who loved color and shape! Learn about him and his beautiful
painted paper cut-outs.
*We will analyze an under-sea environment and create our own
painted paper cut-out masterpieces!
Class Dates: July 11 & 12 2pm to 4:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Cost: $35 plus $5 artist supplies fee
Participant Limit: 12
(Register EARLY!)
August
FAMILY Mini-Musical
(Ages 6-99)
Click, Clack, Moo
by Doreen Cronin
*Want a fun activity that will bring your family closer
together? Come rehearse and perform a mini-musical TOGETHER in only 1
week! Click, Clack, Moo, is the
story of a farmer and his very demanding (and hilarious) livestock.
Rehearsals: August 22-26 (M-F) 6pm-8:30pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Performance Date: Fri. August 26 7:45pm (rain date Aug 29)
Location: Arbre Park in Victor Gardens
Cost: $65 plus $15 props & costumes fee for 1 adult
& 1 child (add $15 for each additional family member)
Participant Limit: 25 (Register EARLY!)
August
Van Gogh: Passion in Paint
(Ages 7-15)(Parents may take the class
with their children!)
*Have you ever seen a Van Gogh painting? They are all full
of color, passion, and visual excitement!
*We will learn all about this interesting artist and work on
a copy of a Van Gogh masterpiece of each student's choice!
Class Dates: August
24 & 25 2pm
to 4:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Cost: $35 plus $5 artist supplies fee
Participant Limit: 12
(Register EARLY!)
REGISTRATION:
*Email your class request to: BlossomArts@comcast.net or
*Call or text Jill @
612.716.5054 or
*Mail your request to: Jill Whitney-Birk 4513 Garden Way N. Hugo, MN 55038
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