Mosesian Center For The Arts Spring & Summer Catalog 2019

SPRING CLASSES BY DAY
DAY TIME TYPE GRADE CLASS TITLE & PAGE NUMBER

Afternoon WCT Theatre K-2 Junior Players Rehearsal: Mary Poppins Jr., p. 21
Visual Arts K-2 Fan Art, p. 22
WCT Theatre 3-7 Making A Myth, p. 23
Visual Arts 3-7 As the Wheel Turns, Sec. A, p, 31
WCT Theatre 5-12 CYC Level 1 - Foundation, p. 35

MON Evening WCT Theatre 5-8 Everybody Dance, p. 26
Visual Arts 5-12 ARTery Level 1 - Novice, p. 37
WCT Theatre Teen Movement Lab, p. 27
Visual Arts Adult Art for the Garden, p. 9
Visual Arts Adult Social Sketch, p. 13
Morning Visual Arts Adult Hand and Wheel, Sec. A, p. 9
Visual Arts Adult Watercolor Explorations, p. 11
Afternoon Visual Arts K-2 Clay Play and More - Under Construction, Sec. A., p. 30
WCT Theatre 3-5 Selfie Stories, p. 23
Visual Arts 3-7 Strings and Things, p. 31

TUE
Visual Arts 5-8 Paint and Print, p. 26
WCT Theatre Teen Plays and Screenplays, p. 29
Evening Visual Arts Adult Mixed Media - Personal Explorations, p. 14
Visual Arts Adult Knots and Stitches, p. 13
Morning Visual Arts Adult Brush Up! Beginning Acrylic Painting, p. 11
Visual Arts Adult Big Print Masterclass, Sec. A, p. 15
Afternoon Visual Arts K-2 Clay Play and More - Under Construction, Sec. B., p. 30
Visual Arts 3-5 Leave an Impression, p. 25
WCT Theatre 3-9 MainStage Musical Rehearsal: Mary Poppins Jr., p. 20
WCT Theatre 3-12 Audition Workshop, p. 19 & 33
Visual Arts 6-8 Drawing Reality, p. 26

WED
Visual Arts Adult Big Print Masterclass, Sec. A, p. 15
Evening WCT Theatre 6-12 The A Cappella Experience, p. 23
WCT Theatre Teen CYC Level 2 - Core, p. 36
Visual Arts Adult Hand and Wheel, Sec. B, p. 9
Visual Arts Adult Modern Calligraphy, p. 16
Visual Arts Adult Big Print Masterclass, Sec. B, p. 15
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DAY TIME TYPE GRADE CLASS TITLE & PAGE NUMBER
Morning Visual Arts Adult Advanced Acrylic Painting, p. 12
Visual Arts Adult Discover Drawing, p. 12
Afternoon Visual Arts K-2 Beyond the Doodle - Drawing and Painting, p. 24
Visual Arts 3-7 As the Wheel Turns, Sec. B, p, 31
Visual Arts 5-7 Comic Relief, p. 29

THU
WCT Theatre 5-8 The Director's Chair, p. 25
Evening Visual Arts Teen ARTery Level 2 - Artisan, p. 38
Visual Arts Adult Beginning and Continuing Acrylic Painting, p. 12
Visual Arts Adult Comics for Grown Ups, p. 14
Afternoon Visual Arts & K-2 Puppet Playhouse!, p. 30

WCT Theatre
FRI Afternoon WCT Theatre 3-9 MainStage Musical Rehearsal: Mary Poppins Jr., p. 20
Evening Visual Arts Adult Workshop: Clay and Cocktails, p. 17
Morning WCT Theatre K-2 Page To Stage - Anything Can Happen!, p. 22
Visual Arts K-2 Nature Arts, p. 23
Visual Arts 3-5 Making Comics, p. 28
WCT Theatre 3-7 PlayMakers, p. 29
Visual Arts Adult Hand and Wheel, Sec. C, p. 9
Visual Arts Adult Drawing Life, p. 13
Visual Arts Adult Workshop: Scale It Up!, p. 17

SAT
Afternoon Visual Arts K-2 Zines for Kids, p. 28
WCT Theatre 3-5 Musical Theatre Dance Styles, p. 25
Visual Arts 3-7 Workshop: Pour It On! Acrylic Painting, p. 32
Visual Arts 3-7 Workshop: Jewelry Making, p. 33
WCT Theatre 3-7 Workshop: Acting The Song, Sec. A, p. 33
WCT Theatre Teen Workshop: Acting The Song, Sec. B, p. 33
Morning WCT Theatre K-2 Workshop: I Like To Move It, Move It, p. 32
Afternoon Visual Arts Family Hands Together in Clay, p. 34

SUN WCT Theatre 3-9 MainStage Musical Rehearsal: Mary Poppins Jr., p. 20
Visual Arts Adult Dabblers Welcome, p. 14
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ADULT
VISUAL ARTS
SPRING 2019
Spring registration opens February 26
NOTE: Adult classes will be ending earlier than youth classes

to maintain 8 week length unless otherwise noted.

ADULT | Ceramics
Hand and Wheel Section A AC1AS19

Adult | Ceramics Tue Apr 2 - May 28
(No class Apr 16)
Learn to use the pottery wheel in this beginning class 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
that covers bowls, plates, and cups. Students learn basic Maeve Mueller
handbuilding techniques to broaden the scope of possible
projects. Specific pieces are demonstrated each week to Section B AC1BS19
continue challenging even experienced students while Wed Apr 3 - May 29
allowing for self-exploration and the development of (No class Apr 17)
one’s own aesthetic. Class may be repeated to continue 6:30 - 9:30 pm
building skill. Price includes 25 pounds of clay to get Tina Gram
started, plus all glazing and firing. Additional studio time
available for purchase (see page 10). (Limit 7) Section C AC1CS19
Sat Mar 30 - Jun 1
(No class Apr 13, May 25)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Maeve Mueller
M/$265 NM/$280
Art for the Garden AC2S19

Adult | Ceramics
Mon Apr 1 - Jun 3
Students learn a variety of ceramic techniques in this (No class Apr 15, May 27)
fascinating class designed for those who love art and 6:30 - 9:30 pm
nature! Participants explore planter design, modular Nina Berinstein
sculpture and more. Demonstrations include slab
construction, coil building, pinching, wheel, and more! M/$265 NM/$280
Students may create both sculptural and functional
projects throughout the course, with many opportunities
to act on their own inspiration. Price includes 25 pounds
of clay to get started, plus all glazing and firing. Additional
studio time available for purchase (see page 10).

Open Studio Add-On APPLICATION ONLY
Adult | Ceramics
M/$150 NM/$150
Open Studio time is a great way for current clay students to
spend additional time developing and honing their ceramic
skill. This opportunity is only open to currently enrolled MCA
ceramics students. Open Studio hours are supervised by
knowledgeable studio monitors, but formal instruction is not
included. Attendance is tracked by student sign in. Students
may use as few or as many of the scheduled hours as they
like during a given session. Open Studio time is purchased
on a term-length basis. Glaze and firing costs are included
with open studio fee; however additional clay must be
purchased from studio monitors as needed. Hours vary, but
generally include at least one evening, one weekday, and one
weekend day per week (approximately 20 hours per week
available). The schedule will be updated weekly and sent
to participants. Contact Visual Arts Education Coordinator,
Beth Dalal, bethdalal@mosesianarts.org to register.
Independent Study APPLICATION ONLY

Adult | Ceramics
M/$205 NM/$220
Independent Study is an opportunity for artists with previous
ceramic experience to continue practicing and expanding
their skill on their own without the formal instruction offered
by a class. To qualify for Independent Study, you must have
skill in handbuilding and/or wheel. Students will not receive
any formal instruction and should be knowledgeable about
clay and glaze techniques as well as safety. Glaze and firing
costs are included with Independent Study fee; however
all clay (both terracotta and stoneware available) must be
purchased from studio monitors as needed. Hours vary, but
generally include at least one evening, one weekday, and one
weekend day per week (approximately 20 hours per week
available). The schedule will be updated weekly and sent
to participants. Contact Visual Arts Education Coordinator,
Beth Dalal, bethdalal@mosesianarts.org to register.

ADULT | Painting
Watercolor Explorations AP1S19

Adult | Painting
Tue Apr 2 - May 28
This class is geared towards watercolorists and other (No class Apr 16)
painters looking to improve their painting technique and 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
create sparkling, spontaneous work consistently and Cathy Garnett
with confidence. Participants focus on composition and
effective use of value, color, and a variety of glazing and M/$200 NM/$215
painting approaches for impact without being limited to
depicting reality. Demonstrations, individual instruction,
and critiques are included. Subjects vary and students
may work on suggested projects or one of their own
choosing. Materials list will be posted online prior to the
start of class.
Brush Up! Beginning Acrylic Painting AP2S19

Adult | Painting
Wed Apr 3 - May 29
Students engage with exercises in value, hue and chroma (No class Apr 17)
to gain familiarity and confidence with color, composition, 9:00 - 11:30 am
and brushwork. Whether drawing inspiration from a Marta Kaemmer
family photo, fresh fruit in a still life, or the light on a
particular morning, participants will have the opportunity M/$200 NM/$215
to express themselves in paint. Basic drawing skills
recommended, but not required. Materials list will be
posted online prior to the start of class.
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Beginning and Continuing Acrylic Painting AP3S19
Adult | Painting
Thu Apr 4 - May 30
Paint with acrylics in this class for all levels of painters. (No class Apr 18)
Beginning students embark in exercises exploring color, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
value, and composition. Intermediate students work on Marta Kaemmer
their own projects with critiques and guidance. Whether
drawing inspiration from a family photo, a still life, M/$200 NM/$215
or contemporary artworks, participants will have the
opportunity to express themselves in paint. Basic drawing
skills recommended, but not required. Materials list will
be posted online prior to the start of class.
Advanced Acrylic Painting AP4S19

Adult | Painting
Thu Apr 4 - May 30
Students work on their own projects with critiques and (No class Apr 18)
guidance. Painters explore painting from family photos, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
still lifes, and more! Participants gain confidence in Marta Kaemmer
expressing themselves through paint. Students should
have some painting experience. Materials list will be M/$240 NM/$255
posted online prior to the start of class.
ADULT | Drawing
Discover Drawing AD1S19

Adult | Drawing
Thu Apr 4 - May 30
This is the perfect course for adults who have always (No class Apr 18)
wanted to explore mark making. Students study a wide 9:00 - 11:30 am
range of materials from charcoal to a variety of drawing Zoe Schein
pencils. They also explore the impact of playing with the
scale of their work, incorporating their whole body into M/$200 NM/$215
the drawing process. Students experiment with various
drawing styles from abstraction to realism. Sources of
inspiration include live models, still life, imagination,
graphic novels, and contemporary artists. Materials list
will be posted online prior to the start of class.

Social Sketch AD2S19
Adult | Drawing
Mon Apr 1 - Jun 3
Love to draw and want to exchange ideas with others (No class Apr 15, May 27)
in a creative environment? Join other adults for an 6:30 - 9:00 pm
opportunity to share techniques, engage in stimulating Sami Martasian
critiques, and enjoy a community of mark makers! No
experience necessary, just a willingness to engage in M/$200 NM/$215
positive conversation and experimentation. Materials list
Drawing Life AD4S19

Adult | Drawing
Sat Apr 27 - Jun 1
Explore the many aspects of drawing including abstract (No class May 25)
mark making, drawing what you see, and drawing from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
imagination. Use different drawing tools such as marker, Cat Bennett
crayon, pastels, brush and paint in order to create
contour, blind contour, and shaded drawings. Participants M/$125 NM/$135
collage drawings together and make images from painted
paper as they draw nature, people and still lives using
tools of color, black and white, shapes and lines. A
hallmark of the class is learning from professional artists
who are working in the same vein. All skill levels are
welcome. Materials supplied by the instructor. Materials
fee of $25 will be collected on the first day of class.
(5 Weeks)
ADULT | Fibers
Knots and Stitches AF1S19

Adult | Fibers
Tue Apr 2 - Jun 4
Stitch, knit, and felt in this class focused on creating (No class Apr 16, May 21)
with yarn and thread. Participants delve into knitting, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
crochet, creative embroidery, and felting as they make Talia Lefton
ancient crafts modern, creative, and inventive! Great for
beginners and experienced crafters alike! Materials list M/$200 NM/$215

ADULT | Mixed Media
Mixed Media - Personal Explorations AM1S19

Adult | Mixed Media
Tue Apr 2 - May 28
This class explores a variety of mixed media techniques (No class Apr 16)
as participants learn to combine materials in order to 6:00 - 8:30 pm
express their personal journeys and/or perspectives on Ruth Henry
larger issues. The class uses a group feedback model
to help generate ideas and push each other’s artistic M/$200 NM/$215
expression to new levels. The group encourages creativity
through the re-framing of traditional “mistakes” into new
and transformative opportunities. Students at all stages
of artistic experience are welcome. Materials needed vary
by student and will be addressed in class.
Dabblers Welcome AM2S19

Adult | Mixed Media
Sun Mar 31 - Jun 9
Like to experiment? Want to get into making art but not (No class Apr 14, 21,
sure where to start? Love to make all kinds of art? This May 12, 26)
is the place for you! Join several of our talented teaching 1:00 - 3:30 pm
staff members in an exploration of many different art Mosesian Arts Staff
forms. From drawing, painting, and collage to creating
your own projects, this class will have you dabbling all M/$200 NM/$215
over the art world. Materials list will be posted online
prior to the start of class. (7 weeks)
ADULT | Literary Arts
Comics for Grown Ups AL1S19

Adult | Literary Arts
Thu Apr 4 - May 30
Interested in the craft of graphic storytelling? Participants (No class Apr 18)
in this class create dynamic, engaging comics through the 6:30 - 9:00 pm
study of figure and environmental drawing, layout design, Zoe Schein
and other essential elements of visual story. Together
the class explores strategies for creating characters, M/$200 NM/$215
drawing figures and expressions to communicate story
and emotion, designing a page, and framing scenes to
create compelling graphic narratives. Participants read
and analyze professional comics to learn from the masters,
and use that knowledge to build comics from thumbnails
to complete, inked and colored pages. True or invented,
silly or sad, students learn the tools they need to bring their
stories to life on the page. No prior drawing experience
required—all skill levels are encouraged to enroll! Materials
list will be posted online prior to the start of class.
ADULT | Printmaking
Big Print Masterclass Section A APR1AS19

Adult | Printmaking Wed May 8 - June 5
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Not for the timid! This class will take you through the Julia Talcott
concept, creation, and printing of a large print (at least two
feet square). For 5 classes participants work with chisels, Section B APR1BS19
power tools and more to create an image on an oversize Wed May 8 - June 5
piece of wood or linoleum. The class will culminate with 6:30 - 9:00 pm
an all day steamroller printing event in which participants Julia Talcott
print plates during the Arts for All Festival, June 8. All
materials included. (5 weeks) M/$320 NM/$335

ADULT | Workshops
Don’t have time to commit to a full class but want to do something creative? Our
experienced teachers will encourage your creativity and support your learning. All
materials included.
Modern Calligraphy AW1S19

Adult | Workshop
Wed Apr 3 & 10
Make words both beautiful and meaningful with your own 6:30 - 9:30 pm
personally calligraphy. Participants in this new workshop TBD
experiment with pointed pens to create lettering that
is elegant and bold. Learn the basics of hand lettering M/$75 NM/$90
then move on to variations which give a unique twist to
traditional calligraphy. In addition to live demonstrations,
participants receive a calligraphy tool kit to take home and
a packet of resources for putting those new skills to use!

Clay and Cocktails Section A AW2AS19
Adult | Workshop Fri Apr 5 & 12
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Enjoy an adult beverage and dig into clay in this workshop Alexa Mattes
designed to let creativity flow! Students learn to use
simple molds as well as shaping and construction Section B AW2BS19
techniques to make a useful or sculptural piece of art! All Fri May 10 & 17
materials included. Each registration includes one ticket 7:30 - 9:30 pm
for a beverage from the MCA's MBar. TBD
M/$75 NM/$90
Scale It Up! AW3S19

Adult | Workshop
Sat May 11
Go big! Dig deep! Spend an entire day working on one 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
painting in an immersive way. We’ll provide a large still Marta Kaemmer
life for inspiration or you may work on your own subject
matter. Take a day to really focus on your art in a way that M/$115 NM/$130
you just can’t achieve in a shorter span of time.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Adult
Holiday parties, baby showers, birthday parties, wedding showers, girls’ nights out,
bachelor or bachelorette parties are all possible at the Mosesian Center for the Arts!
Talented instructors will work directly with you to create a unique project that fits
the needs and wants of your group in a relaxed, creative environment. Choose from
projects such as clay sculpture, drawing, printmaking, jewelry making, felting and more!
All art materials included. Cost is $200 for members, $220 for non-members, for a
party of up to 10. Each additional guest up to 20 total guests is $12. Contact the Visual
Arts Education Coordinator at bethdalal@mosesianarts.org to reserve your date and for
more details!

YOUTH
WATERTOWN CHILDREN’S THEATRE
& VISUAL ARTS
SPRING 2019
Spring registration opens February 26
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ONSTAGE!
WCT’s 2018-2019 season features eight productions that offer
participants of all ages the opportunity to work as part of an ensemble,
gain confidence, and take pride in their accomplishments as they hone
advanced skills in singing, acting, and movement/dance. Parents/
Guardians join the fun as they work together on offstage committees to
help bring the production to life. Each Onstage program culminates in a
fully staged production for the public.
Audition Workshop YWI5S19

Youth | Gr 3-12 | Onstage!
Wed Mar 20
Looking to brush up your dance skills, scene work, and 4:00 - 6:30 pm
vocal performance? Then this is the workshop for you!
In this intensive, students will gain confidence and skills M/$60 NM/$65
that will assist them in any audition, as well as receive
feedback from a mock audition.

Mary Poppins Jr. YOS1S19
MainStage Musical | Gr 3-9
Join WCT's "Supercalifragilistic" cast as you experience all of the magic and possibility
in this whimsical musical. Please note that this is a registration, not audition, based
program.
Required Orientation: Additional Rehearsal

Sun Mar 24 (if needed):
Sat Jun 1
Student Audition Orientation 1:00 - 4:00 pm
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Final Rehearsals:
Parent Orientation Jun 10 - 13
4:15 - 5:00 pm 3:30 - 7:00 pm
Auditions: Performances:
Wed Mar 27 MainStage Theater
3:30 - 6:30 pm Fri Jun 14, 7:00 pm
Sat Jun 15, 2:00 pm
Fri Mar 29 Sat Jun 15, 7:00 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm Sun Jun 16, 2:00 pm
Rehearsals: M/$350 NM/$355

Mar 31 - Jun 10
Wed & Fri 3:30 - 6:00 pm;
Sun 2:00 - 5:00 pm
(No Rehearsals Apr 14, 17, 19, 21, May 26)

A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers
and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by

Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by
Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by

George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by
Cameron Mackintosh
Adapted by iTheatrics under the supervision of

Timothy Allen McDonald
MARY POPPINS JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Junior Players - Mary Poppins Jr.

MainStage Musical | Gr K-2
Junior Players will sing and dance as part of the cast of Mary Poppins Jr. in 2 of the 4
performances*. Students will also have fun with theatre games and creative movement
in this popular performance class.
3:30 Class YOS2AS19 4:45 Class YOS2BS19

Mon Mar 25 - Jun 3 Mon Mar 25 - Jun 3
(No class Apr 15, May 27) (No class Apr 15, May 27)
3:30 - 4:45 pm 4:45 - 6:00 pm
Required Parent Orientation: Required Parent Orientation:

Mar 25, 3:30 - 4:00 pm Mar 25, 4:45 - 5:15 pm
Additional Rehearsals: Additional Rehearsals:

Jun 2, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Jun 2, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Final Rehearsals: Final Rehearsals:

Jun 10, 4:00 - 6:30 pm Jun 11, 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Jun 12, 4:00 - 6:30 pm Jun 13, 4:00 - 6:30 pm
*Performances: *Performances:
Jun 14, 7:00 pm Jun 15, 7:00 pm
Jun 15, 2:00 pm Jun 16, 2:00 pm
M/$250 NM/$255 M/$250 NM/$255

INSPIRED BY...
Inspired by a variety of sources - from favorite works of literature to the
natural world to current events - participants of all ages will collaborate,
explore their creative ideas, and find their individual voices as they build
visual and performing arts skills.
Page To Stage - Anything Can Happen! YIB1S19

Youth | Gr K-2 | Inspired by...
Sat Mar 30 - Jun 8
According to Mary Poppins, anything can happen if you (No class Apr 13, May 25)
let it! Inspired by the whimsy of Mary Poppins and other 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
classic characters, participants in this upbeat and exciting
creative drama program learn the fundamentals of acting Student Showcase:
and performance skills. Using their bodies, voices, and Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
imaginations, participants dive into favorite stories full of
imaginative people and places, and even create some of M/$185 NM/$200
their own! Registration for this class includes two tickets
for WCT’s MainStage Musical production of Mary Poppins
Jr. on Saturday 6/15 at 2 pm (Tickets must be reserved by
contacting production.wct@mosesianarts.org before 5/1
in order to be honored).
Fan Art YIB2S19

Mon Apr 1 - Jun 3
Draw inspiration from favorite comics, movies, shows, (No class Apr 15, May 27)
video games and more in this creative class! Participants 4:00 - 5:30 pm
mine the imagery from their favorite hobbies to create
their own art! Whether fashioning a fakemon or designing Student Exhibit:
a block-shaped world in real life, young artists take their Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
everyday passions to a whole new creative realm!
M/$185 NM/$200

Nature Arts YIB3S19
Sat Mar 30 - Jun 1
Love art and being outside? Learn through exploring (No class Apr 13, May 25)
indoors and out in this course connecting creativity and 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
nature! Experiment with leaves, sticks, and rocks to
create drawings, sculptures, original prints, and more. Student Exhibit:
Participants utilize their senses to observe seasonal
Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
changes, design animal habitats, and even improvise their
own improvements on mother nature! Participants should
come dressed appropriately for weather as this course M/$185 NM/$200
will meet both inside and outside on the Arsenal Campus.
Selfie Stories YIB4S19

Youth | Gr 3-5 | Inspired by...
Tue Apr 2 - Jun 4
Share your story on stage! Through creative drama, (No class Apr 16)
improvisation, storytelling, writing, and acting exercises, 3:30 - 4:45 pm
participants in this unique program dramatize their own
and each other’s real-life stories, dovetailing off of the Student Exhibit:
MCA’s Perceptions of Self(ie) exhibition. Working both
Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
individually and as an ensemble, participants hone their
performance skills and creativity towards a truly
one-of-a-kind showcase! M/$185 NM/$200
Making A Myth YIB5S19

Mon Apr 1 - Jun 3
Learn the fundamentals of acting through the legendary (No class Apr 15, May 27)
characters of myths! From heroes to monsters and beyond, 4:00 - 5:15 pm
myths provide the perfect backdrop for both new and
experienced actors to practice character development, Student Showcase:
ensemble work, and performance skills. Participants also
Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
make myths their own by experimenting with modernizing
myths and creating their own endings.
M/$185 NM/$200
NOTE: Depending on the age distribution of participants,
the ensemble may work in groups according to age.
The A Cappella Experience YIB6S19

Wed Apr 3 - Jun 5
Join WCT’s premiere a cappella group! This highly popular (No class Apr 17)
style of music will both delight and challenge participants 6:00 - 7:30 pm
as they work towards developing a diverse repertoire
of songs for performances on-site and potentially out in Student Showcase:
the community! Song selection and style will be driven Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
by members’ ideas and preferences to create a one-of-a-
kind group truly unique to WCT. Don’t miss the chance Additional Performances TBD
to be a founding member! Previous singing experience
recommended. M/$185 NM/$200

EXPERIMENT WITH...
Participants will develop new skills or further their confidence in a favorite
area! From drawing to sculpting and creative movement to Shakespeare,
participants can experiment with a world of artistic possibilities.
Beyond the Doodle - Drawing and Painting YEW1S19

Youth | Gr K-2 | Experiment with...
Thu Apr 4 - Jun 6
A drawing and painting class for young people who love (No class Apr 18)
to doodle! Use pencils, charcoal, tempera, watercolor, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
pastels, and more. Roll up those sleeves and get ready
to explore a new aspect of art each week! Artists stretch Student Exhibit:
their thoughts by making art big and small, adding and Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
taking away, and inventing their own ways to paint.
Participants can repeat this course to continue building M/$185 NM/$200
skill and scope through continuously changing projects.

Musical Theatre Dance Styles YEW2S19
Youth | Gr 3-5 | Experiment with...
Sat Mar 30 - Jun 1
From the Golden Age to Fosse to the hip hop Hamilton (No class Apr 13, May 25)
craze, musical theatre dance has delighted fans for 1:00 - 2:30 pm
decades. But how has musical theatre changed over
time? What different dance styles does a true triple threat Student Showcase:
need to know? In this fast-paced, highly physical class, Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
participants will dance their way through the greatest hits
and techniques from musical theatre’s rich and wonderful M/$185 NM/$200
history.
Leave an Impression YEW3S19

Wed Apr 3 - Jun 5
Printmaking, the original way of making a stamp to create (No class Apr 17)
multiple copies of an image, is a fascinating artform that 4:00 - 5:30 pm
is easier than it looks! Participants draw, carve, assemble,
and print their own images through techniques ranging Student Exhibit:
from block printing to collograph and even monoprinting! Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
All images will be printed with non-toxic inks.
M/$200 NM/$215
(Includes materials fee)
The Director’s Chair YEW4S19

Thu Apr 4 - Jun 6
From concept to curtain call, a director’s vision guides a (No class Apr 18)
production. Directors work intensively with actors, guide 4:00 - 5:15 pm
the design team, and impact the audience’s experience
of the story -- so what does it take to sit in the director’s Student Showcase:
chair? This unique program will introduce participants to Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
the tools a director needs to analyze, interpret, and stage
a scene -- and brush up their acting skills as well! M/$185 NM/$200

Everybody Dance YEW5S19
Mon Apr 1 - Jun 3
Inspired by the popularity of Boys Only Dance, and in (No class Apr 15, May 27)
an effort to celebrate everybody’s unique movement 6:00 - 7:15 pm
potential, WCT is thrilled to continue this new offering!
Discover the fundamentals of movement and explore Student Showcase:
many styles of dance commonly used in theatre! In this Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
fun and energetic class, students of all levels and gender
identities have the unique opportunity to build their M/$185 NM/$200
knowledge of, confidence in, and repertoire of movement
skills and techniques in a collaborative, judgment-free,
ensemble-based setting.
Paint and Print YEW6S19

Tue Apr 2 - May 28
Explore two ways of making art that are highly influenced (No class Apr 16)
by each other in this unique class. Utilize both painting 4:00 - 5:30 pm
and compositional skills to create images that can be
repeated again and again through printmaking! Create Student Exhibit:
one of a kind images by exploring both traditional and Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
alternative ways of applying paint to surfaces and
integrate with printmaking, the original way of making a M/$200 NM/$215
stamp to create multiple copies of an image! Participants (Includes materials fee)
draw inspiration from a wide variety of artists to carve,
assemble, paint, and print their own images through
techniques ranging from block printing to collograph and
even monoprinting! All images will be printed with non-
toxic inks.
Drawing Reality YEW7S19

Wed Apr 3 - Jun 5
Draw what the eye sees and see what the hand draws. (No class Apr 17)
Students explore ways of making marks, lines, and images 4:00 - 5:30 pm
in this drawing class focused on depicting the real world.
Students practice different essential skills including Student Exhibit:
perspective, shading, and proportion as they explore Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
representational art. During the spring term, this popular
class looks at mark making with a wide variety of drawing M/$185 NM/$200
implements.

Movement Lab YEW8S19
Mon Apr 1 - Jun 3
Join WCT’s unique class for intermediate movers of (No class Apr 15, May 27)
all gender identities looking to challenge themselves 7:15 - 9:00 pm
and advance their education in physical theatre and
dance. Students will gain concrete technical movement Student Showcase:
skills that can be applied to both theatre and dance Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
performance. Dig deep into techniques of Laban, Contact
Improvisation, Alexander, Viewpoints, Grotowski, Action Cumulative Showcase:
Theatre, and Lecoq in a safe and ensemble-driven Sat Jun 8, Time TBD
environment. Focus will be on collaboration, as learning
culminates in a devised performance of both self- M/$185 NM/$200
choreographed and instructor-set material. Movement
Lab culminates in a showcase at the end of each class
season (fall, winter, spring), as well as a cumulative
showcase in June featuring all of the year’s participants.
Returning students are invited to continue, and new students are
encouraged to apply. Contact WCT’s Education Coordinator, Sophie Rich,
sophierich.wct@mosesianarts.org to learn more about the application process.

WRITE FROM THE HEART
Motivated by topics that are close to their hearts, participants
experience the exciting growth of narrative from concept to execution
as they put their ideas on paper and then see them brought to life in
images or on stage.
Zines for Kids YWH1S19

Youth | Gr K-2 | Write From The Heart
Sat Mar 30 - Jun 1
In this class, participants learn how to fold and create (No class Apr 13, May 25)
zines, which are small art books that can easily be copied 1:00 - 2:30 pm
and shared. Zines can be filled with poems, ideas, lists
and stories or can act as a mini sketchbook! Experiment Student Exhibit:
with several types of folds and endless topics and Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
prompts. Participants make and share their own work and
help create a zine library together. This is a great way for M/$185 NM/$200
students to express themselves and share their ideas and
experiences!
Making Comics YWH2S19

Youth | Gr 3-5 | Write From The Heart
Sat Mar 30 - Jun 1
This class explores the basics of comics as a medium (No class Apr 13, May 25)
- from idea to execution. The course focuses both 10:00 - 11:30 am
on storytelling and drawing skills - from developing
stories and characters to building and drawing figures, Student Exhibit:
environments, and actions that push a story forward. Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
Whether comedic or dramatic, fictional or true-to-life,
poetic or action-driven, students learn the skills to tell M/$185 NM/$200
their stories their way.

PlayMakers YWH3S19
Sat Mar 30 - Jun 8
WCT’s PlayMakers get the exciting opportunity to write, (No class Apr 13, May 25)
act in, and produce their own short works of theatre! 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Our young playwrights experience the journey of a play
from idea to performance as they draft scripts, create Student Showcase:
characters, design sets, and more in this fast-paced class. Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
NOTE: Depending on the age distribution of participants, M/$185 NM/$200

the ensemble may work in groups according to age.
Comic Relief YWH4S19

Thu Apr 4 - Jun 6
Participants in this class create dynamic, engaging comics (No class Apr 18)
through the study of figure and environmental drawing, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
layout design, and other essential elements of visual
storytelling. Explore strategies for creating characters, Student Exhibit:
drawing figures and expressions, designing a page, and Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
framing scenes to create compelling graphic narratives!
Build stories from thumbnails to complete inked and M/$185 NM/$200
colored pages. True or invented, silly or sad, participants
learn the tools to bring their stories to life on the page.
No prior drawing experience required—all skill levels are
encouraged to enroll!
Plays and Screenplays YWH5S19

Tue Apr 2 - Jun 4
In this unique cross-media program, participants explore (No class Apr 16)
the connections and differences between stage plays and 4:45 - 6:00 pm
screenplays! With the option to adapt a favorite work or
write an original script, participants develop individual Student Showcase:
work with feedback from both an experienced teaching Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
artist and their peers -- and then collaborate to bring each
other’s writing to life through performance and/or filming M/$200 NM/$215
and editing screenplays using smartphone applications.

MAKERSPACE
Clay, sewing, jewelry-making, and prop creation are just a few of the
exciting areas that participants may explore! Makerspace participants
work directly with teaching artists to develop and hone their skills as
they design and craft objects with their own hands.
+ Puppet Playhouse! YMS1S19

Youth | Gr K-2 | Makerspace
Fri Apr 5 - Jun 7
Explore the playful world of puppets in this integrated (No class Apr 19)
theater and visual arts class! Participants discover and 3:30 - 5:00 pm
construct different types and styles of puppets, and
then use their puppets to act out creative characters and Student Exhibit:
dramatize stories! From paper bag puppets to shadow Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
puppets and more, this program opens up a world of
imaginative possibilities for all types of artists. M/$200 NM/$215
Clay Play and More - Under Construction Section A YMS2AS19

Youth | Gr K-2 | Makerspace Tue Apr 2 - Jun 4
(No class Apr 16)
Imagination is the guide as young people learn the 4:00 - 5:30 pm
fundamentals of shape, texture, color, form, and function,
while having a great time in the process. Utilize pinch Section B YMS2BS19
pots, slabs, and coils to construct vessels, sculptures, Wed Apr 3 - Jun 5
and objects of all sorts! Students may repeat this class (No class Apr 17)
to continue building skill and scope in clay through 4:00 - 5:30 pm
continually changing themes and projects. Price includes
clay and firing of all creations. Student Exhibit:
Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
M/$200 NM/$215

Strings and Things YMS3S19
Youth | Gr 3-7 | Makerspace
Tue Apr 2 - Jun 4
Learn the wide array of crafts included in fiber arts! (No class Apr 16)
Knitting, applique, embroidery, string art and even felting 4:00 - 5:30 pm
are among the artforms participants tackle. In this
fascinating class, participants learn to make knots on Student Exhibit:
purpose. Repeat this course to continue building skill and Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
scope through continuously changing projects!
M/$200 NM/$215
As the Wheel Turns Section A YMS4AS19

Youth | Gr 3-7 | Makerspace Mon Apr 1 - Jun 3
Learn to wedge clay, use the potter’s wheel, and 4:00 - 6:00 pm
experiment with basic forming and glazing techniques.
Participants create useful objects, alter silhouettes, Section B YMS4BS19
and attach functional handles. Artists may repeat this Thu Apr 4 - Jun 6
class to continue building skill and scope in clay through (No class Apr 18)
continually changing themes and projects. Continuing 4:00 - 6:00 pm
students embark on increasingly complex forms as well
as surface treatments. Price includes clay and firing of all Student Exhibit:
creations. (Limit 7 students) Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
M/$200 NM/$215

WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES
Workshops and intensives are short-term, specialized classes led by
local and visiting artists that help participants sharpen their skills,
simply have some fun, or try something new!
I Like To Move It, Move It YWI1S19

Youth | Gr K-2 | Workshops & Intensives
Sun Jun 2
Do you like to dance, wiggle, or groove? Join the 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
fun in this high-energy two-hour workshop, packed
with physical theatre games, dance, and movement M/$75 NM/$80
exploration! Shake up your Sunday and connect to the joy
of moving during the transition into celebrating summer.
Pour it On! Acrylic Painting YWI2S19

Youth | Gr 3-7 | Workshops & Intensives
Sat Jun 1
Turn puddles of paint into mesmerizing works of art! 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Participants learn to alter acrylic paint, stack colors,
and use the power of gravity to make powerful abstract M/$75 NM/$80
paintings without ever lifting a paintbrush. Learn various
action painting techniques in this experimental painting
experience! Participants will pick up dried artworks one
week after class.

Jewelry Making YWI3S19
Sat Apr 27, May 4
Participants in this crafty program bring personal style 1:00 - 3:00 pm
to a whole new level! Artists transform blocks of quick
drying clay into intricate custom designs that are then M/$95 NM/$100
incorporated into accessories. Participants combine
colors, shapes, and materials to construct customized
personal objects. They learn to work with jeweler’s tools
and manipulate wire, metal, beads, and clay to make
vibrant, whimsical items.
Acting The Song Section A YWI4AS19

Youth | Gr 3-7 & 8-12 | Workshops & Intensives (Gr 3-7)
Sat Apr 6
Bring in a favorite musical theatre song for the chance 1:00 - 3:00 pm
to focus intensively on acting while singing! Work with
Boston professional Ivy Ryan, recently seen in New Rep’s Section B YWI4BS19
Man of La Mancha and Fiddler on the Roof, to unlock (Gr 8-12)
the story of a song and apply acting tools to the medium Sat Apr 6
of musical theatre. Participants will leave with greater 3:30 - 5:30 pm
confidence on their chosen song and skills they can
use for any song or performance going forward! Song M/$75 NM/$80
suggestions can be sent to participants upon request.
Audition Workshop YWI5S19

Wed Mar 20
Looking to brush up your dance skills, scene work, and 4:00 - 6:30 pm
vocal performance? Then this is the workshop for you!
In this intensive, students will gain confidence and skills M/$60 NM/$65
that will assist them in any audition, as well as receive
feedback from a mock audition.

FAMILY JAM
Engage with art alongside your loved ones! Our Family Jam programs
are designed for kids and their grown-ups to create, play, and explore
the arts together.
Hands Together in Clay FFJ1S19

Youth | Gr K-8 with adult | Family Jam
Sun Apr 7, 28, May 5, 19,
Jun 2, 9
Newly expanded due to popular demand! Have a series of
2:00 - 4:00 pm
fun family afternoons out of the house! Get those hands
dirty and create with clay! Young people and their adults M/$160 NM/$175
get to choose: work together on hand-built ceramic (Includes materials fee)
projects or create pieces independently! Sessions focus
on construction as well as glazing pieces to make them
watertight and food safe. (6 weeks)

IGNITE PROGRAMS: CYC & ARTery
Participants in WCT’s CYC and the Visual Arts ARTery programs ignite
their passion for the arts as they delve deeply into the inner workings of
our performing and visual arts programs.
CYC Backstage
Like a Cyclorama (or Cyc) curtain enclosing a stage to create a background, WCT’s CYC
program serves as the basis for all technical/production work at WCT. CYC students will
have the opportunity to explore all aspects of technical and production based theatre.
Active CYC students receive priority consideration for serving as crew members for
season productions, work alongside professional designers, and receive opportunities
(based on skill level) to design showcases and student productions throughout the year.
Level 1 - Foundation YIP1S19

Youth | Gr 5-12 | Cyc Backstage
Mon Apr 8 - Jun 10
The Foundation course equips students with key
5:15 - 6:30 pm
knowledge in all areas of theatrical design. This program
launches participants into the workings of a production NOTE: The session on Mon Jun 10
team’s process from concept to execution. Participants will meet from 3:30 - 6:00 pm. Main
will discover all the elements that must work together to Cast members in Mary Poppins
produce a successful, cohesive production. Participants Jr. will still be able to participate
this class date and the additional
will then see those skills in action as they visit a tech and session listed below.
a dress rehearsal for one of our productions, observing
and shadowing members of the team! Foundation CYC Additional Session:
members are also given priority as crew members for Thu Jun 13, 3:30 - 6:00 pm
WCT productions.
Student Showcase:
Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
M/$185 NM/$200
Level 2 - Core YIP2S19
Group Meetings
Core CYC members choose a major and minor focus area Wed Apr 3, May 8, Jun 5
from the following: 6:00 - 6:30 pm
• Lighting Design • Properties Construction
Individual meetings and
• Sound Design & Management
projects as scheduled with
• Costume Design • Makeup and Hair Design
mentors
• Stage Management • Stage Direction
• Scenic Design/Painting • Musical Direction
M/$185 NM/$200
• Choreography
Core CYC members work in a mentor-apprentice
relationship with theatre professionals to complete goals
for their own learning as a part of WCT’s productions.
Students should plan for at least 8 meetings/work
sessions in their major area, and at least 3-4 in their
minor area, and will set speci c project goals with
their mentors in contract meetings. Training with
professionals in these areas provides students with
the skills to con dently contribute to a production
process. Successful completion of the Core
program provides students with the opportunity to
lead a technical or production process for a WCT
showcase, One-Act Festival, Spring Shorts Festival
or other production opportunities as members of the
CYC Company. Core members are encouraged to explore
several areas before choosing a focus and applying to
the CYC Company program. Completion of CYC 1 (or
exemption) and meeting grade level requirements (Grades
8-12) are both required for participation in this class.
Level 3 - Company Tuition: None

CYC Company members work as Professional Apprentices on select productions and

projects within their chosen specialty. Additional Company opportunities include
resume creation, co-teaching opportunities for the CYC Foundation and Core levels as
well as applicable WCT programs.
Applications for the CYC Company are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email
production.wct@mosesianarts.org for more information and the program application.
Eligibility Requirements: Completion of CYC Core Training, served as a crew member in
chosen focus area(s) for at least 3 productions, or Exemption*
*These program levels are designed to ensure a safe, informative working and learning
environment. We encourage students to work through the listed program levels. If you
believe that you possess the necessary knowledge for exemption from a certain level
of the program please email production.wct@mosesianarts.org for more information
regarding the exemption process.
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ARTery
Like an artery bringing fuel to the body, MCA’s ARTery program serves as a way for
teens to fuel their own passions for the world of art. ARTery students will have the
opportunity to explore many aspects of the professional art world. Active ARTery
students receive priority interning opportunities with MCA art programs, work
alongside professional artists, administrators, and educators, and receive opportunities
(based on skill level) to participate in exhibitions and student programs throughout the
year.
Level 1 - Novice YIP3S19

Youth | Gr 5-12 | ARTery
Mon Apr 1 - Jun 3
The Novice course equips students with basic, necessary
6:30 - 8:30 pm
knowledge in a wide variety of artistic subjects. Students
will engage in art creation and explore how to begin to
Student Exhibit:
develop a unique style in visual art. Novices will also
Sat Jun 8, 11:00 am
practice curation, class design, and more. Class time
involves discussion time as well as opportunities to create M/$185 NM/$200
drawings, paintings and mixed media works. Novice
ARTery members are given priority as interns for MCA art
exhibitions, classes, and vacation programs.
NOTE: Depending on the age distribution of participants,

novices may work in groups according to age.
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Level 2 - Artisan YIP4W19
Group Meetings
ARTery Artisans choose a major and minor focus area Thu Apr 4, Apr 25, May 16,
from the following: Jun 6
5:30 - 6:00 pm
• Art Education • Studio Ceramics
• Exhibition Administration • Studio Drawing Individual meetings and
• Exhibition Installation • Studio Painting projects as scheduled with
• Art Administration/ • Studio Mixed Media mentors
Community Art • Studio Printmaking
M/$185 NM/$200
ARTery Artisans work in a mentor-apprentice relationship
with art professionals to complete goals for their own
learning as a part of MCA’s visual art program. Artisans
should plan for at least 8 meetings/work sessions in
their major area, and at least 3-4 in their minor area,
and will set specific project goals with their mentors in
contract meetings. Training with professionals in these
areas provides students with the skills to confidently
contribute to a vibrant art program. Artisans are
encouraged to explore several areas before choosing a
focus and applying to the ARTery Collective program.
Completion of ARTery 1 (or exemption) and meeting grade
level requirements (Grades 8-12) are both required for
participation in this class.
Level 3 - Collective Tuition: None

ARTery Collective members work on select projects within their chosen specialty.
Additional Collective member opportunities include portfolio creation, co-teaching
opportunities for the ARTery Novice and Artisan levels as well as applicable MCA
programs.
Applications for the ARTery Collective program are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please
email bethdalal@mosesianarts.org for more information and the program application.
Eligibility Requirements: Completion of ARTery Training, served as an artisan in chosen
focus area for at least 3 terms, or Exemption*
*These program levels are designed to ensure a safe, informative working and learning
environment. We encourage students to work through the listed program levels. If you
believe that you possess the necessary knowledge for exemption from a certain level of
the program please email bethdalal@mosesianarts.org for more information regarding
the exemption process.

PRIVATE LESSONS
Work one-on-one with a talented teaching artist to take your visual
and/or performing arts skills to a new level!
Private Voice Lessons (Gr 4 - Adult)

Strengthen your voice through individual lessons at WCT! Special attention will be paid
to healthy vocal technique, performance skills and stage presence, as well as general
music appreciation. NOTE: Enrollment is contingent on availability of lesson slots.
To be kept informed of available slots, please go to mosesianarts.org and sign up for the
Private Voice Wait List.
Private Acting Lessons (Gr 4 - Adult)

In our Private Lessons Program, students will work one-on-one with an experienced
acting coach to hone their monologue work, stage presence, and performance skills.
Call 617-929-ARTS (2787) or email our WCT Education Coordinator at
sophierich.wct@mosesianarts.org for more details.
Private Art Lessons

In our Private Lesson Program, students gain technical skill and artistic experience
through weekly individual lessons. Students work one-on-one with knowledgeable
instructors on individualized projects. Call 617-926-ARTS (2787) or email our Visual Arts
Education Coordinator at bethdalal@mosesianarts.org to reserve your date and for more
details.

SUMMER
STAGES & STUDIOS
SUMMER 2019
Registration open now
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SUMMER SAMPLE SCHEDULES
SAMPLE SCHEDULE, GRADES K-2 SAMPLE SCHEDULE, GRADES 3-8*
8:45-9:00 Check-in 8:45-9:00 Check-in
9:00-9:15 Morning Meeting 9:00-9:15 Morning Meeting
9:15-10:30 Activity #1 9:15-12:00 Class Time (includes 5-10 min break)
10:30-10:45 Morning Snack 12:00-1:00 Supervised Lunch/Free Time
10:45-12:00 Activity #2 1:00-2:45 Class Time (includes 5-10 min break)
12:00-1:00 Supervised Lunch/Outdoor Recess 2:45-3:45 Wildcard Activity
1:00-2:30 Activity #3 3:45-4:00 Cleanup and Check-Out
2:30-2:45 Afternoon Snack
2:45-3:45 Wildcard Activity SAMPLE SCHEDULE, GRADES 8-12*
3:45-4:00 Cleanup and Check-Out 8:45-9:00 Check-in
9:00-12:00 Half-Day Class
12:00-1:00 Lunch (unsupervised)
*Multi-week programs and teen full-day 12:45-1:00 Check-in
programs may follow a different schedule. 1:00-4:00 Half-Day Class
HALF DAY
Our summer programs for grades K-8 meet all day. For half day program
½ options contact Kathi Tighe, Registration & Student Services Manager,
registration@mosesianarts.org.
SUMMER EXTENDED DAY

Extended day is available for all ages.
8:00 - 9:00 am $20 per day • 4:00 - 6:00 pm $30 per day.
No afternoon extended day on Fridays.
To register please visit mosesianarts.org/education/info. Complete the online
extended day registration form at least 24 hours in advance.
SUMMER DISCOUNTS & TUITION ASSISTANCE

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Register for summer classes by March 31, 11:59 pm and receive an early bird
discount of $20 off.
DOUBLE-WEEK DISCOUNT
$ For every 2 consecutive weeks* of programming per student, receive a
$10 discount. To apply this discount, please contact
registration@mosesianarts.org or call 617-926-ARTS (2787).
*Does not apply to multi-week programs
TUITION ASSISTANCE
TA Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to provide a limited number
of student scholarships and tuition assistance. Visit mosesianarts.org,
4 watertownchildrenstheatre.org, or call 617-926-ARTS (2787) for more info.
GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS
WHAT DO THE "WCT" & "VA" SYMBOLS MEAN?
= WCT Youth Theatre Program
= Visual Arts Program
= An interdisciplinary Theatre & Art program
WHAT GRADE RANGE IS MY CHILD?

All summer programs are for children entering the listed grades in school year '19-'20.
WHAT IS A WILDCARD ACTIVITY?

The Wildcard Activity is a chance for students to self-select an art or performance-
based elective that they do not generally get to experience during their day!
Students will choose their Wildcard Activity at the beginning of the week and get
the chance to learn a fun new skill in mixed-age groups of students.
GUIDE TO SUMMER K-2 PROGRAMS
ArtVenturers: Each week, ArtVenturers explore a theme through theatre, visual arts,
and music! In this integrated arts program, participants rotate daily through these
three creative components, as they collaborate on a showcase that combines all of
their artistic experiences.
Broadway Bootcamp Junior*: Broadway Bootcamp Junior is a new, exciting

opportunity for our youngest students to collaborate as an ensemble towards the
production of a musical! Participants in this two-week intensive program will develop
musical theatre performance skills, design their own sets and props, and build
confidence, creativity, and teamwork, culminating a performance at the end of the
second week.
*NOTE: This program is for grades K-3.
Tiny Triple Threats: Sing! Dance! Design! In Tiny Triple Threats, our youngest
participants get a chance to experience the many aspects of theatrical production.
During their day, participants rotate through singing and dancing, artwork and
design, and acting programs, as they work together to combine these into a one-of-
a-kind mini-performance.
Story Explorers: In Story Explorers, participants rotate through three programs as

they explore new media through the lens of their favorite stories. They engage their
imaginations and hands to make several pieces of literature-related art and have the
opportunity to dramatize a familiar story through acting, song and dance to bringing
their artwork to life!

SUMMER STAGES & STUDIOS
CLASSES BY WEEK
WEEK DATE GRADE THEATRE CLASSES ART CLASSES

1 June
K-2 ArtVenturers - If I Ran The Zoo
24 - 28
3-4 WCTV Drawing In Space
5-8 WCTV What A Relief

2 July
K-2 ArtVenturers - Robots And Machines
1 - 3*
3-4 Plot Twist! Lots Of Knots
5-8 3-2-1 Flash Mob! Paper Possibilities
*NOTE: There is no programming scheduled July 4 - 5.

3 July
K-3 Broadway Bootcamp Junior Week 1
8 - 12
4-8 Break A Leg Troupe Week 1
3-4 The Wheel World
5-8 Mix It Up
A Cappella Crash Course
8-12 Zines For Teens (Morning)
(Afternoon)
4 July
K-3 Broadway Bootcamp Junior Week 2
15 - 19
4-8 Break A Leg Troupe Week 2
3-4 Comic Capers

Drawing Words And Writing
5-8
Pictures
Teen Musical Institute Week 1
8-12
(Full Day)
5 July
K-2 Tiny Triple Threats - Around The World In 5 Days!
22 - 26
3-4 Patterns Of The World
Shakesperience - A Midsummer
Mash Up Week 1
5-8 Places And Spaces
Teen Musical Institute Week 2
8-12
(Full Day)

SUMMER STAGES & STUDIOS
CLASSES BY WEEK
WEEK DATE GRADE THEATRE CLASSES ART CLASSES

6 July 29 -
K-2 Tiny Triple Threats - The Greatest Show On Earth
August 2
3-4 Fabric, Felt, And Thread, Oh My!
Shakesperience - A Midsummer
Mash Up Week 2
5-8 Pinch Me
Teen Musical Institute Week 3 Painting Light And Expressing
8-12
(Full Day) Color (Full Day)
7 August
K-2 Tiny Triple Threats - Off To Oz!
5-9
3-4 Drawing Into Paint
Broadway Bootcamp Session 1
Week 1
5-8 Ready, Set, Throw!
8-12 YogArt (Full Day)

8 August
K-2 Story Explorers - Where The Sidewalk Ends
12 - 16
3-4 Zine Machine
Week 2
5-8 Recycled Runway
8-12 Stage Combat (Morning) Sculpting Space (Afternoon)

9 August
K-2 Story Explorers - Sensational Art
19 - 23
3-4 Making Your Mark
Week 1
5-8 Building Up And Taking Away
8-12 Clay For Days (Full Day)

10 August
K-2 Story Explorers - Time Travel
26 - 30
3-4 Carving And Constructing
Week 2
5-8 Drawn To Art
Hair And Makeup Design
8-12 Green Screen Magic (Morning)
(Afternoon)

WEEK 1 Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
June 24 - 28 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
+ ArtVenturers - If I Ran The Zoo (Gr K-2) VS01A19

Each week, ArtVenturers explore a theme through theatre, visual arts, and music! What
would you do if YOU ran the zoo? This program combines the whimsical works and
words of Dr. Seuss with playful exploration of animals and creatures of all types. Sing a
song of sneetches, build a bippo-no-bungus, and invent a marvelous menagerie not yet
known to this world! This program culminates in an imaginative showcase and exhibit on
Friday for family and friends.
M/$415 NM/$430 Early Bird M/$395 NM/$410
WCTV (Gr 3-4) VS01B19

In this favorite WCT program, participants become screenwriters, directors, and movie
stars as they write and produce their own short films, all in just one week! From camera
angles to cameos, from b-roll to bloopers, this program will get the ‘on set’ experience
as they work as a team to make their movies. Participants will give family and friends a
peek into their process in a showcase on Friday afternoon, and the final films will later
be distributed via email.
Drawing In Space (Gr 3-4) VS01C19

Pick up your pencil and create a new world before your very eyes! Participants in this
program will both build drawing skill and utilize their creativity to explore the concept of
space. Whether venturing to outer space or feeling the difference between a crowded
design and a sparse one, participants will love this week focused on the world of
drawing. This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
WCTV (Gr 5-8) VS01D19

In this favorite WCT program, participants become screenwriters, directors, and movie
stars as they write and produce their own short films, all in just one week! From camera
angles to cameos, from b-roll to bloopers, this program will get the ‘on set’ experience
as they work as a team to make their movies. Participants will give family and friends a
peek into their process in a showcase on Friday afternoon, and the final films will later
be distributed via email.
What A Relief (Gr 5-8) VS01E19

Printmaking, the original way of making a stamp to create multiple copies of an image,
is a fascinating artform that is easier than it looks! Participants in this week-long
program draw, carve, assemble, and print their own images through techniques ranging
from relief block printing to collograph to monoprinting! (Don’t know what those words
mean? You will!) Participants will have the opportunity to print on various kinds of paper
and even fabric. This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.

July 1 - 3 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
+ ArtVenturers - Robots And Machines (Gr K-2) VS02A19

Each week, ArtVenturers explore a theme through theatre, visual arts, and music!
Construct a robot from your imagination, feel what it is like to be part of a large
machine, and create something to make the future better! Participants engage in all
kinds of inventive thinking in this week that looks behind the beep, beep, bop of robots
and machines! This program culminates in an imaginative showcase and exhibit on
Plot Twist! (Gr 3-4) VS02B19

Shake up your favorite stories in this fast-paced program that combines playwriting and
acting skills! Participants will work together to write an original script that mashes up
elements of familiar characters and settings, and then perform a reading of their newly-
minted script for family and friends on their final afternoon.
Lots Of Knots (Gr 3-4) VS02C19

Knitting, weaving, macrame! Yarn and string can be used for so much more than
friendship bracelets (although participants can make those too)! Learn the secrets of
these ancient art forms that have brought communities together and have recently
taken a modern turn. Participants explore a variety of fiber arts in this abbreviated but
exciting program! This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
3-2-1 Flash Mob! (Gr 5-8) VS02D19

This one-of-a-kind program takes a fast and furious a look at the amazing phenomenon
of the flash mob, in order to plan and execute its very own! Participants may find
themselves writing songs, creating choreography, scouting locations, and planning
other top-secret details. The flash mob comes to life on the third and final day of the
program!
Paper Possibilities (Gr 5-8) VS02E19

A blank page can be boring but it can also hold tremendous potential! Will it be the
basis for a drawing or painting? Will it be cut and shaped into a sculpture? Perhaps it
will be shredded and turned into new paper with color and texture! The possibilities are
endless! This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
NOTE: There is no programming scheduled

July 4 and July 5.

July 8 - 12 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm For Teen Programs, see p. 20
+ Broadway Bootcamp Junior! (Gr K-3) VS03A19

Broadway Bootcamp Junior is a new, exciting opportunity for our youngest students to
collaborate towards the production of a musical! Sing, dance, and act your way through
the charming musical A Frog Named Sam by beloved local children’s musician Ben
Rudnick. Participants in this intensive program will develop performance skills, design
their own sets and props, and build confidence, creativity, and teamwork! The final
performance will take place on the afternoon of Friday, July 19.
This is a two week program.
A Frog Named Sam

Watertown Children's Theatre's production of
Music and Lyrics by BEN RUDNICK

Additional Music and Lyrics by SUE SMITH
Book by AUGUSTA SUPPLE
Break A Leg Troupe (Gr 4-8) VS03B19

The Break A Leg Troupe is back! In this fast-paced two-week program, participants will
take a favorite work of literature and transform it into a one-of-a-kind theatre piece!
Participants will explore the roles of playwright, actor, designer, and more! Then, during
the final days of the program, the Break A Leg Troupe will tour to local libraries and
perform for public audiences. Participants will also perform for family and friends at the
MCA on the final Friday afternoon.
The Wheel World (Gr 3-4) VS03C19

A spinning clay blob becoming a beautiful, useful object is a magical process.
Participants in this perennial favorite program learn to transform clay in a wide variety
of ways! Whether this is a first time on the wheel or part of an ongoing clay journey,
participants gain skill and demonstrate their creative spirit. This program culminates in
an exhibit on Friday for family and friends. (Limit 7)
Mix It Up (Gr 5-8) VS03D19

Don’t be limited to just one way of making art! Participants experiment with a wide
variety of art making techniques and combine them in new and interesting ways.
Painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture are all part of the fun in this exciting new
program! This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.

+ Broadway Bootcamp Junior! (Gr K-3) VS03A19

See description in Week 3.
Break A Leg Troupe (Gr 4-8) VS03B18

Comic Capers (Gr 3-4) VS04A19

Graphic art uses the power of both words and pictures to communicate. Participants in
this popular MCA program develop storytelling and drawing skills while crafting stories,
characters, environments, and actions! Whether funny, action-packed, or documentary,
participants learn to tell stories in a whole new way! This program culminates in an
exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
Drawing Words And Writing Pictures (Gr 5-8) VS04B19

Delve into the details of figure, movement, and layout in this intensive focused on
graphic arts! Participants will explore the entire process of creating comics ranging
from studying facial expressions to visually brainstorming ideas in thumbnail sketches
This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.

+ Tiny Triple Threats - Around The World In 5 Days! (Gr K-2) VS05A19
Sing! Dance! Design! In Tiny Triple Threats, our youngest participants get a chance to
experience the many aspects of theatrical production. Participants dance, draw, and dive
into cultures from all over the world! Through Aboriginal art of Australia or the Batiks of
Zimbabwe, participants engage in cultural awareness through art making. This program
culminates in an imaginative showcase and exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
Shakesperience - A Midsummer Mash Up (Gr 3-8) VS05B19

Dust off that quill pen and get ready to draft a one-of-a-kind Shakespearean epic worthy
of the Globe Theatre! Participants in this two-week program will dive into Shakespeare’s
classic characters and playful plotlines, and then devise their own ensemble-based
performance inspired by the great Bard’s timeless tales and unique style. Make ol’ Billy
Shakes proud -- the piece premieres on Friday at the end of the second week.
Patterns Of The World (Gr 3-4) VS05C19

Plaids from Scotland, kente cloths from Ghana, Moroccan mosaics, and Indian mehndi
- all of these art patterns are important parts of cultures from around the world. During
this week-long world tour, participants explore cultures near and far to examine patterns
of all kinds and even create their own! This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday
for family and friends.
Places and Spaces (Gr 5-8) VS05D19

Light, texture, scale--these are all things architects and designers must take into
account when creating the places and spaces of our world. Participants in this program
take on the challenge of creating their own environments inspired by famous places
and spaces worldwide! This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and
friends.

July 29 - August 2 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm For Teen Programs, see p. 22
+ Tiny Triple Threats - The Greatest Show On Earth (Gr K-2) VS06A19
Sing! Dance! Design! In Tiny Triple Threats, our youngest participants get a chance to
experience the many aspects of theatrical production. Come one, come all, and create
your very own circus in this week exploring clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and more! Using
their bodies, voices, and imaginations, participants will bring the big top to life, as they
swing and soar through a variety of arts experiences. This program culminates in an
imaginative showcase and exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
Shakesperience - A Midsummer Mash Up (Gr 3-8) VS05B19

Fabric, Felt, And Thread, Oh My! (Gr 3-4) VS06B19

Crafting a piece of art or a wearable garment takes a special combination of creativity
and skill. Participants in this week-long exploration of fiber arts try their hand at hand
and machine sewing, felting, embroidery and more! This program culminates in an
Pinch Me (Gr 5-8) VS06C19

Participants in this program take inspiration from the “Please Touch the Art” exhibit to
create art that asks to be touched and interacted with! Artists use pinch pots, coils,
slabs, and even the pottery wheel as they explore the vibrant tactile world of clay. This
program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends. (Limit 7)

August 5 - 9 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm For Teen Programs, see p. 22
+ Tiny Triple Threats - Off To Oz! (Gr K-2) VS07A19

Sing! Dance! Design! In Tiny Triple Threats, our youngest participants get a chance
to experience the many aspects of theatrical production. I have a feeling we’re not in
Watertown anymore! Take a tour of the Emerald City, build a Yellow Brick Road, or
transform into a musical munchkin in this program celebrating the whimsical world of L.
Frank Baum’s beloved Oz stories through the performing and visual arts. This program
culminates in an imaginative showcase and exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
Broadway Bootcamp Session 1 (Gr 3-8) VS07B19

This smash hit summer program is an exciting opportunity to mount a musical on the
MainStage in just two weeks! Celebrate the circle of life in the cast of The Lion King Jr.!
The ensemble will bring this timeless tale of lions, hyenas, pride, and identity to the
stage in new and creative ways. This musical intensive will have participants singing,
dancing, and acting their way to a performance on August 16. In addition to playing a
role onstage, all participants will work on backstage committees to bring costumes,
props, and other production elements to life! Please note this is the first of 2 sessions of
Broadway Bootcamp, each lasting 2 weeks.
Music and Lyrics by

Elton John & Tim Rice
Additional Music and Lyrics by

Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer
Book by
Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by

Julie Taymor
THE LION KING JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

WEEK 7 (continued) Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
Drawing Into Paint (Gr 3-4) VS07C19

Drawing and painting are the bedrock upon which many visual arts are built! Draw and
paint in both familiar and challenging ways - painting from a distance or even making
marks by taking color away. Participants in this program go beyond their comfort zone
and stretch their ideas of art. This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family
and friends.
Ready, Set, Throw! (Gr 5-8) VS07D19

The potter’s wheel is one of the most awe inspiring tools an artist can use. Participants
in this perennial favorite program learn to transform clay from a lump to a useful,
permanent piece of art! Whether this is their first time on the wheel or part of an ongoing
clay journey, participants gain skill and demonstrate their creative spirit. This program
culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends. (Limit 7)

+ Story Explorers - Where The Sidewalk Ends (Gr K-2) VS08A19

In Story Explorers, participants explore new media of art through the lens of their
favorite stories. Follow the whimsical lead of Shel Silverstein in this playful week of fun
times and rhymes! Participants explore the words and drawings of this iconic artist as
they create their own wacky world of art. This program culminates in an imaginative
showcase and exhibit on Friday for family and friends.

Zine Machine (Gr 3-4) VS08B19

Zines (small, handmade books) are full of endless potential! These art books can be
filled with stories, sketches, poems, lists and more. Come be part of creating the MCA’s
very own zine library to be shared with the community! Participants express their
thoughts, feelings, and imagination in this popular program! This program culminates in
an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
Recycled Runway (Gr 5-8) VS08C19

Needles, thread, fabric and imagination converge during this favorite program!
Participants explore hand sewing and embroidery, fabric dyeing, machine sewing, and
more. Participants also have the opportunity to take part in their own fashion show at
the end of the program. No previous experience necessary. This program culminates in
an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
WEEK 9 (continues on p. 18) Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
+ Story Explorers - Sensational Art (Gr K-2) VS09A19

favorite stories. Draw inspiration from the current MCA exhibit, “Please Touch the
Art,” where viewers are encouraged to use senses other than sight to experience the
art. Participants get in touch with all of their senses to create art that can be touched,
heard, smelled and more! This program culminates in an imaginative showcase and

This smash hit summer program is an exciting opportunity to mount a musical on the
MainStage in just two weeks! Oh my god, you guys! Join the cast of the fun and fresh
musical Legally Blonde Jr., a sassy story that smashes stereotypes as pink purses and
Harvard law briefcases collide! This musical intensive will have participants singing,
dancing, and acting their way to a performance on August 30. In addition to playing a
role onstage, all participants will work on backstage committees to bring costumes,
props, and other production elements to life! Please note this is the second of 2 sessions
of Broadway Bootcamp, each lasting 2 weeks.
Music and Lyrics by

Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by
Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown

and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
LEGALLY BLONDE JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Week 9 continues on next page 17

WEEK 9 (continued) Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
Making Your Mark (Gr 3-4) VS09C19

Ever try painting with a 3 foot long paint brush? How about painting upside down?
Participants will draw inspiration from famous artists and their own minds as they learn
to paint in entirely new ways. Aspiring artists also experiment with a variety of painting
styles as they learn to truly make marks their own. This program culminates in an exhibit
on Friday for family and friends.
Building Up And Taking Away (Gr 5-8) VS09D19

There are many ways to make art that isn’t flat! From building up objects to create
height in a sculpture to carving away material to make a printed impression, artists are
constantly adding and taking away from their pieces. Come explore the most interesting
addition and subtraction you’ve ever seen! This program culminates in an exhibit on

+ Story Explorers - Time Travel (Gr K-2) VS10A19

favorite stories. Climb aboard the Stages and Studios time machine in this week full
of time exploration! Participants may find themselves dancing among dinosaurs or
designing futuristic devices! This program culminates in an imaginative showcase and

Carving And Constructing (Gr 3-4) VS10B19

Art involves careful thought about construction and function in addition to beauty.
Artists consider how to make a piece that won’t fall over as well as how to stretch the
laws of gravity. As pieces grow, participants explore their creative pattern-making skills
by adding or carving away designs to enhance the surfaces of their pieces. This program
culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.
Drawn To Art (Gr 5-8) VS10C19

Can’t get enough of doodling, drawing, and designing on paper? Whether sketching
skulls in a realistic way or creating characters from their imagination, participants will
keep their hands busy in this week focused on building drawing skill and confidence in a
variety of styles. This program culminates in an exhibit on Friday for family and friends.

TEEN WEEK 1 & 2 Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
June 24 - 28 | July 1 - 3
Teen Programming begins

Week 3, July 8 - 12.
Morning: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

TEEN WEEK 3 Afternoon: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
July 8 - 12 Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
Zines for Teens (Gr 8-12, Morning) VS03E19

Zines (small, handmade books) are a simple way of communicating meaning that can
be easily copied and distributed. Filled with stories, sketches, poems, lists, statements,
and more, zines are an approachable artform for all! Come be part of creating the
MCA’s very own zine library to be shared with the community! Participants express their
thoughts, feelings, and imagination as they create zines simple and complex. Friends
and family are encouraged to celebrate the artists’ accomplishments and view their
work as part of our Friday student exhibit.
A Cappella Crash Course (Gr 8-12, Afternoon) VS03F19

One week to arrange, rehearse, choreograph, and perform a brand new a cappella
song? Challenge accepted! This intensive program will have participants working on
every aspect of their one-of-a-kind, one-week-only a cappella group. Skills will range
from music theory and composition to creating and executing dance moves that tell a
story and set the mood. The group will debut their pitch perfect performance and their
newfound skills in a showcase on Friday afternoon.

TEEN WEEK 4 Full Day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
July 15 - 19
Teen Musical Institute (Gr 8-12, Full Day) VS04C19

WCT’s Teen Musical Institute offers motivated teen performers the opportunity to
sharpen their performance skills as they collaborate towards a fully-staged performance
of Chicago on our MainStage! Participants in this three-week program will focus
intensively on character creation, text analysis, musicality and movement, culminating
in a performance on Thursday August 1 at 7 pm. This is an application-based program.
To receive the application, please submit a headshot or snapshot and resume to
production.wct@mosesianarts.org. Applications are due June 7.
This is a three week program.
M/$1,200 NM/$1,215 Early Bird M/$1,180 NM/$1,195
NOTE: No visual arts teen programming during Week 5.

July 22 - 26

NOTE: No visual arts teen programming during Week 5.

July 29 - August 2

Painting Light And Expressing Color (Gr 8-12, Full Day) VS06D19
Develop skill and confidence with paint in this popular program! Participants explore the
impact of light and shadow within their works, using these ethereal forces to alter mood
and tone. Artists also delve into color theory, mixing their own colors and creating a
personal pallette to communicate a desired message. Friends and family are encouraged
to celebrate the artists’ accomplishments and view their work as part of our Friday
student exhibit.

August 5 - 9
+ YogArt (Gr 8-12, Full Day) VS07E19

Stretch in literal and metaphorical ways in this interdisciplinary program! Participants
will engage in a daily yoga practice and delve into other movement techniques to calm,
center, and challenge themselves. They will also explore other planes of consciousness
through visual art, drawing inspiration from surrealism, dreams, meditation, and more.
Friends and family are encouraged to celebrate the artists’ accomplishments and view
their work as part of our Friday student showcase and exhibit.

August 12 - 16 Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
Stage Combat (Gr 8-12, Morning) VS08D19

Punch, slap, and parry your way through the fundamentals of stage combat!
Participants in this fast-paced, physical intensive will learn techniques for armed and
unarmed combat onstage, creating the illusion of chaos and danger in a safe, controlled
way. From movement and flexibility to stage presence and teamwork, participants will
regale audiences with their new skills in a showcase on Friday morning.
Sculpting Space (Gr 8-12, Afternoon) VS08E19

Go big or go home! Collaborate with other artists to create art installations on the
Arsenal on the Charles campus! Participants work together to build and install site-
specific works responding to both the environment of the campus and famous works of
sculpture. Friends and family are encouraged to celebrate the artists’ accomplishments
and view their work as part of our Friday student exhibit.

August 19 - 23
Clay For Days (Gr 8-12, Full Day) VS09E19

Roll up those sleeves and dive into clay! Participants learn to use the full breadth of tools
available in the MCA ceramics studio--from the pottery wheel to wax resist and slab
roller to carving tools. Both functional and sculptural works are included in this in-depth
exploration of ceramics. Friends and family are encouraged to celebrate the artists’
accomplishments and view their work as part of our Friday student exhibit.
NOTE: No WCT teen programming during Week 9.

August 26 - 30 Extended day & tuition assistance options available, see p. 4
Green Screen Magic (Gr 8-12, Morning) VS10D19

Video art comes to the MCA! Learn to manipulate moving images to create animations,
performance pieces, and more. Participants engage in all aspects of production from
storyboarding to final edits. Friends and family are encouraged to celebrate the artists’
accomplishments and view their work as part of our Friday student exhibit.
Hair And Makeup Design (Gr 8-12, Afternoon) VS10E19

In this hands-on intensive, participants will discover the art of stage hair and makeup,
whether starting from scratch or building upon techniques they already know. Emphasis
will be placed on how hair and makeup design can be used to create characters from
realistic to fantastical, as participants explore a range of styles, including special effects
makeup. Students will experiment with and apply these new skills during the week-long
intensive, culminating in a design presentation on Friday afternoon.

CUSTOM YOUTH EVENTS
Birthday Parties
Enjoy a theatre or visual arts birthday party at the Mosesian Center for the Arts and
Watertown Children’s Theatre! Theatre party themes include Broadway, Circus, Fairy Tale
Frenzy, and Showtime! Visual art party projects include clay sculpture, drawing, printmaking,
jewelry making, glass fusing and more! All art materials included. Cost is $200 for members,
$220 for non-members, for a party of up to 10. Some party themes such as Broadway and
clay require additional resources, and cost $300 for members, $320 for non-members.
Each additional guest is $12. Call 617-926-ARTS (2787) or email either our WCT Education
Coordinator at sophierich.wct@mosesianarts.org or our Visual Arts Education Coordinator at
bethdalal@mosesianarts.org to reserve your date and for more details.
Scout Badge Workshops

Workshops for both visual and performing arts badges are available for $12 per child per
instructional hour. We have workshops available for Brownies (Dancer, Potter, Painter),
Juniors (Digital Photographer, Drawing, Jeweler, Musician), Cadettes (Book Arts, Comics,
Screenwriter) and Seniors (Collage, Photography, Textile, Troupe Performer), as well as
Cub and Boy Scouts (Animation, Art, Graphic Arts, Moviemaking, Photography, Pottery,
Sculpture, Textile, Theatre). Call 617-926-ARTS (2787) or email either our WCT Education
Coordinator at sophierich.wct@mosesianarts.org or our Visual Arts Education Coordinator at
bethdalal@mosesianarts.org to reserve your date and for more details.
Off-Site Programs
Students discover visual and performing arts in the comfort of their own school! Mosesian
Youth Arts and WCT partner with Parent-Teacher Associations and school administrations
to offer creative drama and/or visual art classes as part of their after-school enrichment
programs. Call 617-926-ARTS (2787) or email our WCT Education Coordinator at
sophierich.wct@mosesianarts.org or our Visual Arts Education Coordinator at
bethdalal@mosesianarts.org for more details.
Student Matinee Performances

Watertown Children’s Theatre is happy to offer student matinee performances of our Black
Box Series productions for visiting school groups, a valuable opportunity for schools in our
community to bring their students to see educational, high-quality theatre, done by student
performers, at reduced prices. The experience includes a Study Guide sent prior to the
performance, with activities and information to engage students in the classroom before
and after attending, as well as a talk-back with the cast and crew immediately following
the performance, a chance for students in the audience to ask questions and engage in a
discussion with the actors and production team. Call 617-926-ARTS (2787) or email our WCT
Education Coordinator at sophierich.wct@mosesianarts.org to find out about our Student
Matinee performances for the 2018-2019 season, or to reserve tickets for your school!
Homeschool Programs
The Mosesian Center for the Arts and Watertown Children’s Theatre are excited to
collaborate with groups of homeschool students to offer visual and performing arts
programs on a variety of themes, media, and techniques! If your group of homeschool
students is interested in developing an arts-based program, please reach out either to
our WCT Education Coordinator at sophierich.wct@mosesianarts.org or our Visual Arts
Education Coordinator at bethdalal@mosesianarts.org, or call 617-926-ARTS (2787) and we
will work with you to create a class that suits your group and your interests.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
GENERAL INFORMATION REFUND POLICY

All classes are held at the Dorothy and Charles School-year programs: Full refunds will be made if
Mosesian Center for the Arts (unless otherwise a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
indicated), located at 321 Arsenal Street in Student cancellations must be received at least 5
Watertown, MA. For directions, visit our web site at business days prior to production/class/workshop
www.mosesianarts.org or call 617-926-ARTS (2787). start date and a $25 cancellation fee will be
deducted from the refund. After that time tuition will
Adult classes are open to students 17 years or older. be refunded, minus the $25 fee, ONLY if your child’s
Only registered students may attend classes. There space is filled by another participant. Students who
are no visitors allowed in the classes at the Mosesian are eligible for a refund may choose, in lieu of a
Center for the Arts. refund, to have their tuition transferred to another
class within the same term (with the exception
PARKING of private lessons). Short-term workshops and
Parking at the Arsenal on the Charles complex is membership fees are not refundable.
FREE at a centrally located 6 floor parking garage,
as well as a large number of ground level parking Summer Vacation programs: Full refunds will
spots around the campus. Spots fill quickly during be made if a class is cancelled due to insufficient
business hours. enrollment. Student cancellations must be received
at least 5 business days prior to production/class/
TUITION workshop start date and a $25 cancellation fee
Tuition must be paid at the time of registration. Our will be deducted from the refund. For withdrawals
preferred method of registration is via our online made before June 1, a $25 cancellation fee will be
system and can be found at www.mosesianarts.org/ deducted from the refund. After that time tuition will
education. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, be refunded, minus the $25 fee, ONLY if your child’s
AMEX, and personal checks made payable to space is filled by another participant. Students who
Mosesian Center for the Arts. To register by phone, are eligible for a refund may choose, in lieu of a
please call 617-926-ARTS (2787), Mon–Fri, 12 - 5 pm. refund, to have their tuition transferred to another
class within the same term (with the exception
Early registration is highly recommended, as classes of private lessons). Short-term workshops and
fill early or may be cancelled due to insufficient membership fees are not refundable.
enrollment.
PHOTOS/VIDEO
TUITION ASSISTANCE Photographs and video will occasionally be
Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to taken during classes and programs and used for
provide a limited number of student scholarships promotional purposes. If you have concerns, please
and tuition assistance for our programs. Visit inform us when you register.
mosesianarts.org, watertownchildrenstheatre.org,
or call 617-926-ARTS (2787) for more information. SUPPLIES
Adults are responsible for their own supplies,
MEMBER DISCOUNT unless otherwise stated in the course description.
To enjoy discounts on adult classes, join the Children’s classes include supplies, unless stated in
Mosesian Center for the Arts at the Contributor the course description.
Membership level of $40. Minimum of Donor
Membership $75 required for children’s class INCLEMENT WEATHER
discounts. To join, fill out the registration form, sign In the case of bad weather, morning classes at the
up on our website, mosesianarts.org or call Mosesian Center for the Arts are cancelled when
617-923-0100 × 8300 for more information. the Watertown Public School System is closed. For
afternoon and evening cancellations, please check
CONFIRMATION/SCHEDULE CHANGES our website or call 617-926-ARTS (2787). An update
Your registration will be confirmed by email. The will be posted by 12 noon.
Mosesian Center for the Arts reserves the right to
cancel under-enrolled classes, change instructors WAYS TO REGISTER
when necessary and reschedule classes as needed. 1. Online. Visit mosesianarts.org/education for
online class registration.
2. Phone. Call 617-926-ARTS (2787),
Mon - Fri, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

ONLINE REGISTRATION
HOW TO REGISTER
Step 1 Visit mosesianarts.org

Under the Education tab, go to the Register page.
Step 2 Select age range: Adult, Youth (Grades K-8), Teen (Grades 8-12),
Families (programs with Adult/Child participation)
Step 3 Select semester: Winter, Spring, Summer Vacation, Fall, School Vacation
Step 4 Select genre: Visual Arts, WCT Theatre, Interdisciplinary
Browse programs, and when you find the program(s) you’re interested in, click on the
Register link to get started.
MEMBERS be sure to login to your account to access member tuition discounts!
NEXT STEPS
1. Add program to cart by choosing a quantity next to the price in the drop-down menu,
then click to Add to Cart.
2. Click Select more events to add more programs to your cart.

When ready to continue click Checkout.
3. After clicking to submit the form, be sure to Questions section (for ADULT registrations,
skip to #5 below). For YOUTH registrations complete the form questions, clicking Next
button as needed, until the Student Information form is complete.
4. After clicking to submit the form, be sure to wait until you’ve received a confirmation
code to indicate the student form was received, then look below red NEXT button and
select ‘form submitted’ from the dropdown menu.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the CONTINUE button.
6. On the next page, enter contact/billing information.
7. At bottom of page click Continue to Pay to go the next page and enter payment information.
If you have questions about registering online,

please call 617-926-ARTS (2787)
and we will be happy to assist you.

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SPRING CLASSES BY DAY

DAY TIME TYPE GRADE CLASS TITLE & PAGE NUMBER

Visual Arts K-2 Fan Art, p. 22

WCT Theatre 3-7 Making A Myth, p. 23

Visual Arts 3-7 As the Wheel Turns, Sec. A, p, 31

WCT Theatre 5-12 CYC Level 1 - Foundation, p. 35

Visual Arts 5-12 ARTery Level 1 - Novice, p. 37

WCT Theatre Teen Movement Lab, p. 27

Visual Arts Adult Art for the Garden, p. 9

Visual Arts Adult Social Sketch, p. 13

Morning Visual Arts Adult Hand and Wheel, Sec. A, p. 9

Visual Arts Adult Watercolor Explorations, p. 11

WCT Theatre 3-5 Selfie Stories, p. 23

Visual Arts 3-7 Strings and Things, p. 31

WCT Theatre Teen Plays and Screenplays, p. 29

Evening Visual Arts Adult Mixed Media - Personal Explorations, p. 14

Visual Arts Adult Knots and Stitches, p. 13

Morning Visual Arts Adult Brush Up! Beginning Acrylic Painting, p. 11

Visual Arts Adult Big Print Masterclass, Sec. A, p. 15

Visual Arts 3-5 Leave an Impression, p. 25

WCT Theatre 3-9 MainStage Musical Rehearsal: Mary Poppins Jr., p. 20

WCT Theatre 3-12 Audition Workshop, p. 19 & 33

Visual Arts 6-8 Drawing Reality, p. 26

Evening WCT Theatre 6-12 The A Cappella Experience, p. 23

WCT Theatre Teen CYC Level 2 - Core, p. 36

Visual Arts Adult Hand and Wheel, Sec. B, p. 9

Visual Arts Adult Modern Calligraphy, p. 16

Visual Arts Adult Big Print Masterclass, Sec. B, p. 15

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Visual Arts Adult Discover Drawing, p. 12

Visual Arts 3-7 As the Wheel Turns, Sec. B, p, 31

Visual Arts 5-7 Comic Relief, p. 29

Evening Visual Arts Teen ARTery Level 2 - Artisan, p. 38

Visual Arts Adult Beginning and Continuing Acrylic Painting, p. 12

Visual Arts Adult Comics for Grown Ups, p. 14

Afternoon Visual Arts & K-2 Puppet Playhouse!, p. 30

Evening Visual Arts Adult Workshop: Clay and Cocktails, p. 17

Morning WCT Theatre K-2 Page To Stage - Anything Can Happen!, p. 22

Visual Arts K-2 Nature Arts, p. 23

Visual Arts 3-5 Making Comics, p. 28

WCT Theatre 3-7 PlayMakers, p. 29

Visual Arts Adult Hand and Wheel, Sec. C, p. 9

Visual Arts Adult Drawing Life, p. 13

Visual Arts Adult Workshop: Scale It Up!, p. 17

WCT Theatre 3-5 Musical Theatre Dance Styles, p. 25

Visual Arts 3-7 Workshop: Pour It On! Acrylic Painting, p. 32

Visual Arts 3-7 Workshop: Jewelry Making, p. 33

WCT Theatre 3-7 Workshop: Acting The Song, Sec. A, p. 33

WCT Theatre Teen Workshop: Acting The Song, Sec. B, p. 33

Afternoon Visual Arts Family Hands Together in Clay, p. 34

Visual Arts Adult Dabblers Welcome, p. 14

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NOTE: Adult classes will be ending earlier than youth classes

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Hand and Wheel Section A AC1AS19

Art for the Garden AC2S19

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Independent Study APPLICATION ONLY

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Watercolor Explorations AP1S19

Brush Up! Beginning Acrylic Painting AP2S19

Advanced Acrylic Painting AP4S19

Discover Drawing AD1S19

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Drawing Life AD4S19

Knots and Stitches AF1S19