Joyful Noise Classes

All Classes are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 30 Alabama Ave, Weaverville, unless noted.

Dance Classes-Clogging and Irish Step Dancing

Beginning Clogging: This class teaches the “basics” of clogging. We will introduce beginning step sequences from contemporary, precision clogging along with traditional flatfoot freestyle dancing. In addition, we will explore hoedown figures and movement patterns with clogging footwork. This fun class is not to miss!
Intermediate Clogging: This class is for the clogger who would like to add some variety to their step repertoire. We will use freestyle, precision, and contemporary steps, along with improvisation and rhythm exercises. We will also learn traveling steps, partner turns and precision and hoedown figures. Be prepared to have fun and work hard!
Irish Step Dancing: This class will use the soft shoe dance style made popular in the hit show “Riverdance”. Students will learn basic skills using reels, jigs, slip jigs and hornpipes. Traditional footwork, leaps and ceili figures will be taught.

Tiny Tots Clogging: Mondays 5:00pm
Kids Beginner Clogging: Mondays 5:30pm
Kids Beginner Plus Clogging: Mondays 6:00pm
Teen/Adult Intermediate Clogging: Mondays 6:45pm
Adult Beginner Clogging: Mondays 7:30pm

Kids Beginner Irish Ages 5 & 6: Mondays 6:00pm
Kids Beginner Irish Ages 7-12: Mondays 6:45pm
Teen/Adult Beginner Irish: Mondays 7:30pm

Classes are held every Monday and the cost is $10 per student per class.

For questions or registration, please contact:
Cheryl Renfro, (828) 712-7559, cherylrenfro@hotmail.com

Chamber Music Instruction

Chamber music is the art of playing in a small ensemble of mixed instruments (duet, trio, quartet, etc.) with each player on their own unique, individual part. Playing chamber music is a wonderful way to hone all of your musical skills--rhythm, intonation, sight-reading, teamwork, and artistry--while meeting new friends and having a great time. We are looking for violinists, violists, and cellists of all ages and all levels from early intermediate to advanced to collaborate in a fun and challenging environment. We can place you in a group or accommodate a group you already have in mind.

To Register, Contact:
Kara Poorbaugh, Instructor, (828) 551-0854, karafrances@yahoo.com

Appalachian Jamming Class

This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to practice group dynamics on his/her instrument to join with a group of other willing folks under the tutelage of a long-time veteran of the scene. The material will be based in the old-time, bluegrass, and country traditions of our area, and vocal harmonies will be woven into the tapestry. Come equipped with one of your favorite songs or tunes, and be ready to lead the intro and call out the chords, and we’ll see where it goes from there. Attention will be focused on strong beginnings and endings, playing in time, being in tune, listening to the rest of the band, choosing tasteful backup, building a repertoire of classics, fine-tuning harmonies, and most of all, having fun! Bring your fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, dobro, bass or voice and join in! Sessions will be held every Monday evening from 6-7pm. Cost is $10 per person.

For information and registration, Contact:
Susi Gott Seguret at (828) 656.2929 / (828) 301.2792, sgseguret@gmail.com

Drama Classes

Kids of all ages can learn how to exercise their intuition, explore their creativity, build confidence within an ensemble, all while playing! It is through improv and theatre games that we learn the craft, so give your kids the gift of the first step in an actor's journey and sign them up today!

Beginning Drama for K-2nd Grades– Mondays,3:30-4:15PM, January 23-March 19 (no class February 6) at the First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville. This 8 week class will allow students the opportunity to learn how to identify the basic elements of a good story, how to apply them in the creation of original stories and the confidence to share what they have create...d. The class will culminate in a performance of their work. Cost: $72 per student, with a discount for current Joyful Noise Students.
Create a Character for 3rd-5th Grades– Mondays,4:15-5:15PM, January 23-March 19(no class February 6 at the First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville. This 8 week class will allow students the opportunity to learn how to creative imaginative and effectively communicated characters, how to apply them to the creation of original stories and the confidence to share what they have created. The class will culminate in a performance of their work. Cost: $96 per student, with a discount for current Joyful Noise Students.
Acting from the Inside Out for 6-8th Grades– Tuesdays, 3:30-5PM, January 24-March 27 at the First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville. This 10 week class will allow students the opportunity to explore the craft of acting using a variety of theatre games that focus on discovering the who, what, when, where, and why of a story, and how to use their imagination to create sensory elements that allow for more 'in the moment' acting. The class will culminate in a performance of original scenes. Cost: $180 per student, with a discount for current Joyful Noise Students.

For futher details and to registers, contact: Rebecca Morris
iamrebeccam@gmail.com, (828) 215.8738.

Visual Arts Classes

Picture Your Passion! (photography class)This course is an in-depth exercise in seeing, capturing and sharing our passions through the art of photography. We will explore light, composition, contrast and perspective. Participants must have their own camera ( any kind). Each class will include instructional guidance, hands-on practice and peer critique.  Geared for ages 11 to adult.
Tuesdays in Weaverville 3:30-5:00, 8 weeks, starting September 13  (minimum of 5 people for the class)
Contact: Carrie Wagner,
(828) 273-6342 or www.carriewagner.com

Make a Photo Book! (digital book making workshop)You take the pictures; your family, friends, events, vacations, and hobbies. Do something beautiful with your photos. Make a published photo book. This workshop guides you through the process. Take better pictures, upload them to your computer, organize and edit your best shots, design a customized book (using Shutterfly.com), and share your photo story with the people you love. Participants will need to bring their own laptop to class. Books range in size and number of pages. The cost of your book is not included in the course. Prices range from $30-$70.  Geared for ages 11 to adult.
Tuesdays in Weaverville, 5:30-7:00
8 weeks, starting September 13th (minimum of 5 people for the class)
Contact: Carrie Wagner,
(828) 273-6342 or www.carriewagner.com

FIRST MARKS - A Toddler Art Experience, open to children from 1-3 years old. This 8 week class provides a fun, safe environment for your toddler to explore art processes and materials while learning valuable skills and enhancing their development. With a parent or caregiver by their side, toddlers will be introduced to a new art experience each class, even exploring 3-dimensional and edible art! Toddlers will personalize their own art smocks to take home, and parents will also leave each class with tips on how to incorporate art moments into their child's day-to-day life.
For questions or registration please contact: Pia Cash
(828) 447-3243,  piacash@att.net

EMERGING ARTISTS: Preschool Art Studio - Open to children from 4-6 years old (Homeschooling Kindergartners and First Graders welcome!)
This 8 week class will introduce the works and styles of influential artists through stories, movement and song. Using high quality, non-toxic art materials, children will explore these new techniques and discover new art mediums through age-appropriate, hands-on projects. From painting to collage, printmaking to clay, children will begin to refine their art making skills in a child-centered, studio environment.
Classes are offered in two locations: First Presbyterian Church in Weaverville & the Madison County Arts Council in Marshall

For questions or registration please contact: Pia Cash
(828) 447-3243,  piacash@att.net

Kindermusik

Kindermusik is a music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids. You and your child will play, listen, and dance to musical activities specifically designed to stimulate early childhood development and strengthen neural pathways in your child's mind. For example in the Village class (newborn to 18 months) the babies will delight in our moving them to the steady beat. In the Our Time class (18 months to 3-1/2 years old) toddlers will play age appropriate instruments to a steady beat. In Imagine That! ( 3-1/2 to 4-1/2) the preschooler will revel in using their creative ideas to move to the beat. In Young Child (5-7 years old) the students will learn to read melodies and rhythms while playing the glockenspiel, lap dulcimer and recorder. Many parents find that their children improve school readiness skills with subsequent Kindermusik classes but above all you will all find the classes to be filled with FUN!

West Asheville Location: 15 week semester begins the week of January 16th, 2012
Village Monday 11am, Tuesday 9:30am
Our Time Monday 10am, Tuesday 10:30am
Imagine That! Monday 2:30pm
Family Time Monday 5:45pm
Young Child 2 Thursday 3:30pm
Young Child 4 Monday 4:30pm

Arden Location (Skyland United Methodist Church): 15 week semester begins the week of January 16th, 2012
Village Thursday 9:15 am
Our Time Tuesday 5:45 pm, Wednesday 1 0am, Thursday 10:15 am
Imagine That! Wednesday 3:30 pm
Young Child 1 Wednesday 4:30 pm

Weaverville Location: 15 week semester begins the week of January 16th, 2012
Imagine That! Friday 9:15am
Our Time Friday 10:15am
Village Friday 11:15am

Sibling Discount–$25 off a full semester • Special offer for babies: 5 months or younger: $50 off your first Kindermusik semester through Joyful Noise • Scholarships available, we See www.kindermusikwithyvette.com for more information and to enroll online.

Enroll now online www.kindermusikwithyvette.com or contact:  Yvette Odell,
(828) 242-1548, singandtwirl@gmail.com