428 S. Oak Street in Bluffton
260-824-5222
www.wellscocreativearts.com
creativeartscouncil@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellscocreativearts
Instagram: @creativeartscouncil
Creative Arts office hours — Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday (by appointment only).
DRUM LESSONS
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
We are excited to expand our repertoire of musical instrument lessons by offering drum lessons! Lessons will be Monday evenings. Private lessons are $25 per half hour session. Limited Spots available
Lessons will be taught by Alex Cornett, a worship/rock drummer with 25 years of experience. He has toured with several worship bands across the country and overseas, and has played at dozens of churches, both as a fill in and an every week musician. With a degree in audio engineering and a history of studio work, Alex has a unique collection of musical knowledge and technical ability. He is offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.
If you are interested in finding out more, please call the Creative Arts office at (260) 824- 5222.
GUITAR LESSONS – Acoustic/Electric Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
Private instruction is available on Tuesdays during the summer for Acoustic/Electric guitar. Limited Spots available. Give us a call at (260) 824-5222 to get on Mike’s schedule!
SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE
Dates: June 3-21, 2024
Creative Movement (Ages 3-5)
For 3-5 year old students, the 45 minute Creative Movement class meets twice a week for three weeks.
Tuesday and Thursday (Choose 1 session)
Session A: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Session B: 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $50
Pre-Dance (Ages 6-8)
The Pre-Dance class is geared toward 6-8 year old students. Students will take two 45 minute classes (one in ballet and one dance elective) twice a week for three weeks.
Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuition: $90
Continuing Dance (Ages 9-12)
For 9-12 year old students, Continuing Dance occurs twice a week for 3 weeks. Students will take two, one hour classes (one in ballet and one dance elective).
Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Tuition: $120
Intermediate/Advanced Class
For students that have reached an intermediate to advanced level of classical ballet. Students will take 1.5 to 2.5 hours of class three times a week for three weeks. Classes offered will included ballet, pointe, and contemporary dance styles.
Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuition: $190
Summer Theater – June 2024
Dreamworks Shrek the Musical JR
(Ages 12-18)
Performances:
June 14 at 7 p.m.
June 15th at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets: $11.00 – purchased online at: https://tickets.artstix.org/
Disney Jungle Book Kids (Ages 8-11)
Performances:
June 28 at 7 p.m.
June 29 at 3 p.m.
Tickets: $11.00 – purchased online at: https://tickets.artstix.org/
***Audition Announcement***
Announcing auditions for Parlor City Shakespeare’s 2024 Shakespeare on the Plaza production, “Much Ado About Nothing”. Sunday, May 19 and Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Creative Arts Council, 428 S Oak St, Bluffton, IN. Enter door 10 and follow the signs. Directed by Hayley E. Johnson.
For more information regarding auditions please visit https://www.facebook.com/parlorcityshakes
***Audition Announcement***
We are eager to announce that our Fall Theater Production will be Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer!” This is a play adaptation of the classic story that is sure to draw in actors and audiences, both young and old! For more information on specific information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/373432615684636
Auditions:
Thursday, August 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, August 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ongoing Activities
Creative Crew: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All forms of creativity welcome: painting, drawing, needlework and more…. spend the morning working on your craft and socialize with other artists. Enter Door 1 or Door 10 at Life Community Church, the creative crew meets in the cafe.
Readers’ Brown Bag Luncheon: Meeting the last Tuesday of the month at noon at Life Community Church, enter door 10. All readers are welcome. Feel free to call the office for more information.
***Important Scheduling Note: Changes can occur after the Creative Happenings column has been published. Please confirm dates and times before planning to participate in programs and activities***
Creative Arts Council activities are supported by memberships, sponsors and grants from funders including Arts United, a regional agency; the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a national agency.
