ArtPlay: UAB's Alys Stephens Center Arts Education and Outreach

2023 Creative Movement

Students will learn foundations of dance through movement, imagination, and music/sound? They will explore basic problem solving, gaining confidence working with peers, repetition in movement to build muscle memory, and rhythmic exploration built into adventures of all shapes and sizes.

Ages 3-4
October 4 to November 22, 2023 4:30pm - 5pm
Meeting Time: Wednesdays
Teaching Artist: Kendra Giles
Class Cost: $80
Capacity: 10

2023/24 Highlands UMC First Steps in Ballet/Creative Movement - 2 years

Beginning students will learn fine motor skills and basic movement to begin their dance journy. These classes will be held in person at Highlands UMC. This price includes 20 lessons and recital at the Alys Stephens Center.

2
September 14 to May 7, 2024 Thursdays
Meeting Time:
Teaching Artists: Joanna Hardy-West
Class Cost: $330
Capacity: 12

2023/24 Highlands UMC Ballet- 3 Years

Beginning ballet students are introduced to classical ballet, fundamental positions and movements to build their foundation for dance. These classes will be held in person at Highlands UMC CDC. This price includes 20 lessons and recital at the Alys Stephens Center.

Age 3
September 14 to May 7, 2024 Thursdays
Meeting Time:
Teaching Artist: Joanna Hardy-West
Class Cost: $330
Capacity: FULL

2023/24 Highlands UMC Ballet - 4 & 5 Years

Beginning ballet students are introduced to classical ballet, fundamental positions and movements to build their foundation for dance. These classes will be held in person at Highlands UMC CDC. This price includes two semesters of lesson and recital at the Alys Stephens Center.

Age 4
September 14 to May 7, 2024 Thursdays
Meeting Time:
Teaching Artist: Joanna Hardy-West
Class Cost: $330
Capacity: FULL

Kids Night Out "Holiday Fun" - December 8

Join us at the ArtPlay House for a fun night of art activities and creativity. Laughter, art supplies and snacks are all provided during this fun night at ArtPlay! Parents or Guardians can be rest assured that, while they are out to dinner or hanging with friends, the kids are learning something new and using their creative brain! It's not babysitting, it's better!

Ages 5 - 12
December 8 to December 8, 2023 Friday
Meeting Time: 6pm - 9pm
Teaching Artists: ArtPlay's Best
Class Cost: $35
Capacity: 20

Kids Night Out "Valen-times" - February 9

Join us at the ArtPlay House for a fun night of art activities and creativity. Laughter, art supplies and snacks are all provided during this fun night at ArtPlay! Parents or Guardians can be rest assured that, while they are out to dinner or hanging with friends, the kids are learning something new and using their creative brain! It's not babysitting, it's better!

Ages 5 - 12
February 9 to February 9, 2024 Friday
Meeting Time: 6pm - 9pm
Teaching Artists: ArtPlay's Best
Class Cost: $35
Capacity: 20

Kids Night Out "Summer's Coming!" - May 3

Join us at the ArtPlay House for a fun night of art activities and creativity. Laughter, art supplies and snacks are all provided during this fun night at ArtPlay! Parents or Guardians can be rest assured that, while they are out to dinner or hanging with friends, the kids are learning something new and using their creative brain! It's not babysitting, it's better!

Ages 5 - 12
May 3 to May 3, 2024 Friday
Meeting Time: 6pm - 9pm
Teaching Artists: ArtPlay's Best
Class Cost: $35
Capacity: 20

2 Year Olds Music With Mr. Henry - Harris Early Learning

This is for the winter/spring semester of 2023. Classes will run for 16 weeks starting in January.

Child
September 6 to December 27, 2025
Meeting Time:
Teaching Artist: Henry Scott
Class Cost: $70
Capacity: 150

3/Prek Music With Mr. Henry - Harris Early Learning

This is registration for music with Mr. Henry at Harris Early Learning.

Child
September 6 to December 27, 2023
Meeting Time:
Teaching Artist: Henry Scott
Class Cost: $75
Capacity: 150

Dance Team Workshop

Join teaching artists Tamesha and Kate (Miles College's "Golden Star" and UAB's "Blazerette" alumni respectively) as they guide you through tips and technique for auditioning for dance line. You will spend a day with dancers who know what it's like to make it on the field by learning exciting combinations, brushing up on different dance languages and most importantly making new friends!

Ages 12 - 18
November 18 to November 18, 2023 Saturday
Meeting Time: 10am - 3pm
Teaching Artists: Tamesha King and Kate Schulte
Class Cost: $35
Capacity: 25

Dive Into Drawing

This is a fun class for the beginning drawer with Sam! The class will cover various topics including some of the fundamentals of drawing, shapes, mark making, gesture drawing, dimensionality, and exploring different drawing materials to allow a wide range of study.

Ages 7 - 12
October 2 to November 6, 2023 Mondays
Meeting Time: 4pm - 5pm
Teaching Artist: Sam Roberts
Class Cost: $85
Capacity: 12

Fall 2023 ArtPlay Kids Acting

Actor and educator Jennifer Salvant will guide participants through the basics of theatre. Students will learn theatre games, improvisation, monologues, scene work and voice & diction.

Ages 6 -12
September 30 to November 18, 2023 Saturdays
Meeting Time: 10 - 10:55am
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Salvant
Class Cost: $95
Capacity: FULL

Fall 2023 Musical Theatre Basics

Students will be immersed in the world of musical theatre through song, dance, acting, and everything needed for the stage. Through these cooperative ensemble activities, elementary aged students will increase their confidence, sense of camaraderie, and the understanding of basic theatre techniques. All levels of experience are encouraged to join, whether you are brand new to theatre or an accomplished thespian. If your passion is to perform then this is the course for you!

Ages 6-12
September 30 to November 18, 2023 Saturdays
Meeting Time: 11am - 12pm
Teaching Artist: Reid Watson
Class Cost: $95
Capacity: FULL

Kids Night Out "Holiday Fun" - December 8

Join us at the ArtPlay House for a fun night of art activities and creativity. Laughter, art supplies and snacks are all provided during this fun night at ArtPlay! Parents or Guardians can be rest assured that, while they are out to dinner or hanging with friends, the kids are learning something new and using their creative brain! It's not babysitting, it's better!

Ages 5 - 12
December 8 to December 8, 2023 Friday
Meeting Time: 6pm - 9pm
Teaching Artists: ArtPlay's Best
Class Cost: $35
Capacity: 20

Holiday Mini Makers Workshop

We had so much fun last year, we've added a day! Join ArtPlay during the holiday season to make gifts for special people in your life. No matter what you are celebrating, ArtPlay has a fun day full of creating and exploring the arts. At the end of the two day workshop, we will wrap all the gifts with you! It's a great chance for parents to get away and tie up some last minute shopping too!

Ages 6 - 12
December 18 to December 19, 2023 Monday and Tuesday
Meeting Time: 9am - 3pm
Teaching Artists: ArtPlay Best
Class Cost: $235
Capacity: 30

Kids Night Out "Valen-times" - February 9

Join us at the ArtPlay House for a fun night of art activities and creativity. Laughter, art supplies and snacks are all provided during this fun night at ArtPlay! Parents or Guardians can be rest assured that, while they are out to dinner or hanging with friends, the kids are learning something new and using their creative brain! It's not babysitting, it's better!

Ages 5 - 12
February 9 to February 9, 2024 Friday
Meeting Time: 6pm - 9pm
Teaching Artists: ArtPlay's Best
Class Cost: $35
Capacity: 20

Kids Night Out "Summer's Coming!" - May 3

Join us at the ArtPlay House for a fun night of art activities and creativity. Laughter, art supplies and snacks are all provided during this fun night at ArtPlay! Parents or Guardians can be rest assured that, while they are out to dinner or hanging with friends, the kids are learning something new and using their creative brain! It's not babysitting, it's better!

Ages 5 - 12
May 3 to May 3, 2024 Friday
Meeting Time: 6pm - 9pm
Teaching Artists: ArtPlay's Best
Class Cost: $35
Capacity: 20

Dance Team Workshop

Join teaching artists Tamesha and Kate (Miles College's "Golden Star" and UAB's "Blazerette" alumni respectively) as they guide you through tips and technique for auditioning for dance line. You will spend a day with dancers who know what it's like to make it on the field by learning exciting combinations, brushing up on different dance languages and most importantly making new friends!

Ages 12 - 18
November 18 to November 18, 2023 Saturday
Meeting Time: 10am - 3pm
Teaching Artists: Tamesha King and Kate Schulte
Class Cost: $35
Capacity: 25

Art for the Non-Artist

Students will be gently guided into some sketchbook activities and asked to keep a sketchbook/creativity journal for the 6 weeks. We will engage in some process based, intuitive creative exercises to help folks get out of the idea of what "art" should be and into a creative habit. Some of the things we'll do will include collage, some printmaking, abstract painting. At the end, students will have started their sketchbook/creative journal and will have some basic, easy techniques they can use on their own. List of supplies to purchase will be provided before classes start

Ages 16 - Adult
September 30 to November 4, 2023 Saturdays
Meeting Time: 1pm - 3pm
Teaching Artist: Briana Payne
Class Cost: $180
Capacity: 12

Beginning Figure Drawing

The class six week class will explore various aspects of figurative drawing and students will be able to study the human form first in parts and then as a whole. We will start by focusing on individual features, such as those of the face, hands, etc. Students will learn techniques that will aid them in drawing from life or from photos.

Ages 16 - Adult
October 2 to November 6, 2023 Mondays
Meeting Time: 6pm - 7pm
Teaching Artist: Sam Roberts
Class Cost: $90
Capacity: 12

Art for the Non-Artist

Students will be gently guided into some sketchbook activities and asked to keep a sketchbook/creativity journal for the 6 weeks. We will engage in some process based, intuitive creative exercises to help folks get out of the idea of what "art" should be and into a creative habit. Some of the things we'll do will include collage, some printmaking, abstract painting. At the end, students will have started their sketchbook/creative journal and will have some basic, easy techniques they can use on their own. List of supplies to purchase will be provided before classes start

Ages 16 - Adult
September 30 to November 4, 2023 Saturdays
Meeting Time: 1pm - 3pm
Teaching Artist: Briana Payne
Class Cost: $180
Capacity: 12

BFF 80s Art Night

Join us at the ArtPlay house to create and be with your BFF. We will have nostalgic jams playing throughout the house. You don't have to be a child of the 80s to enjoy these fun art projects including: friendship bracelets (RAD!)), friendship pins (tubular!), shrink art (awesome!), boondoggle keychains (you remember that plastic stuff from summer camp), buttons and MORE! It's going to be fun and festive! Join us! LYLAS!

Adults
November 17 to November 17, 2023 Friday
Meeting Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teaching Artists! Heath Mixon
Class Cost: $25
Capacity: 40

Unleashing Your Inner Surrealist - A Writing Workshop

Did you know Surrealism actually started as a literary movement? This four-week creative writing class will utilize techniques embraced by the Surrealists and Dadaists to help you tap into your inner wordsmith and set your creativity free. Attendees can expect in-class creativity exercises, writing prompts, group readings and critique. Whether your interest is poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction, there's something here for everyone!

Adults
October 4 to October 25, 2023 Wednesdays
Meeting Time: 6pm - 8pm
Teaching Artist: Audrey Atkins
Class Cost: $75
Capacity: 12

Beginning Figure Drawing

The class six week class will explore various aspects of figurative drawing and students will be able to study the human form first in parts and then as a whole. We will start by focusing on individual features, such as those of the face, hands, etc. Students will learn techniques that will aid them in drawing from life or from photos.

Ages 16 - Adult
October 2 to November 6, 2023 Mondays
Meeting Time: 6pm - 7pm
Teaching Artist: Sam Roberts
Class Cost: $90
Capacity: 12

Available Classes