May 11th - June 15th
Below you will find descriptions for available classes during our upcoming 5-week spring session.
Ages 10+
$39/week
sewing
Mondays and Wednesdays
9:30-11:00
Instructors: Fi Heller and Cedar Willson
Our Sewing Studio meets Mondays and Wednesdays and is the perfect blend of creativity and hands-on skill building. Students will learn foundational sewing techniques while working on fun, meaningful projects, including creating their own stuffed animals—a fox and a goose—and designing and sewing clothing for them. Along the way, they’ll complete several smaller projects that build confidence, precision, and creativity. This class is ideal for students who have some experience sewing, love to make things, enjoy working with their hands, and want to bring their ideas to life through fabric and design.
Ages 7+
$30/week
Intro to sewing
Mondays and Wednesdays
11AM-12PM
*Starts May 20th*
Instructors: Fi Heller
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing course introduces students to the basics of machine sewing in a fun and supportive environment. Over six classes, students will learn how to safely operate a sewing machine, understand essential tools and materials, and practice foundational techniques such as straight stitching, pinning, cutting, and simple seam construction.
Each class builds on the last as students complete a series of guided projects to take home—helping them gain confidence, creativity, and practical skills along the way. By the end of the session, students will have a strong foundation in sewing and the ability to begin simple projects independently.
No prior experience needed—just a willingness to learn and create!
Ages 10+
$29/week
History on Stage
Mondays
11:00-12:30
Instructor: Krista John
Explore the real history behind some of Broadway’s most exciting musicals. Each week students will dive into a different show—such as Hamilton, SIX, Newsies, and more—learning about the true stories, historical figures, and events that inspired them while engaging in creative projects and discussions.
Ages 8+
$45/week
Painting & Paper Studio
Mondays
1:00-2:30PM
Instructor: Krista John
Paint & Paper Studio is a mixed-media art class that blends painting, collage, and printmaking into one creative experience. Students will explore gel plate printing using magazines, textures, and their own photography to create layered, one-of-a-kind artworks. We’ll experiment with composition, color, and storytelling as we cut, layer, and print with paper and paint.
Throughout the session, students will build a collection of pieces that reflect their personal style while learning techniques in collage art and gel plate printing. This class is perfect for creative thinkers who enjoy experimenting, taking artistic risks, and turning everyday materials into something unexpected and meaningful.
Ages 10+
$29/week
Tales from the Bard
Wednesdays
11:00-12:30
Instructor: Krista John
Step into the world of Shakespeare through reading, discussion, and performance. Students will explore scenes from As You Like It and/or Much Ado About Nothing while learning how actors bring Shakespeare’s characters, humor, and language to life on stage. We will also have an opportunity to attend a performance of As You Like It as a group at the Richmond Shakespeare Festival!
Ages 8+
$35/week
VIsual Arts Exploration Studio
Wednesdays
1:00-2:30
Instructor: Krista John
In this hands-on studio class, students explore a variety of fine art mediums while developing foundational artistic skills in observation, composition, color, texture, and form. Each week introduces a new material and technique—from drawing and painting to printmaking and mixed media—giving students the opportunity to experiment, take creative risks, and discover the mediums they enjoy most.
Ages 10+
Youth Shakespeare Production:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
$30/week
Instructor: Krista John
Rehearsals:
Weeks 1, 2 and 3:
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Monday and Thursday Rehearsals from 2:30-5:30 PM
Weeks 4 and 5:
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Monday, Thursday, Friday from 2:30-5:30 PM
Performance Saturday, June 13th at 6 PM (at WSA or other Venue TBD)
Our Shakespeare Troupe is a performance-based experience for students ready to dive into the world of classical theatre. This session, we will be bringing an adapted version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life, focusing on character development, language, movement, and ensemble work.
The troupe will meet twice a week during the day, with an increased rehearsal schedule during the final two weeks as we prepare for performance. A full production calendar will be shared soon.
This is a collaborative, high-energy experience designed for students who want to grow as performers while working together to create something truly special on stage.
Find out more and register on our Theatre Program page --> HERE