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Fall Class Schedule
 Register early to reserve your spot.
Call (830) 775-0888 or visit 120 E. Garfield.
 
Member Registration: September 6, 2008
Public Registration: September 13, 2008
 
 
Note to Parents:
In order to better serve you and insure the enjoyment and safety of our youngest art patrons, please be on time to pick-up your child.  Please let us know if your child has any special needs. All classes are designed to be age appropriate and you will need to contact the Firehouse if you are interested in having your child attend a class outside of  his/her age limit.  Thank you for your interest as we continue to provide quality art education!       
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DANCE

Instructor

Age Level
Date

 

Time

Tuition

Ballet

(Ages 3-8)

This class will take students through the basics in ballet technique.

Ballet shoes required

 

9 Sessions

 

 

Carissa Lee

 

3-5 Yrs.

Sat.

 September 27 to

November 22

10:00-10:45am


 

$50  


 

Jazz

(Ages 9-12)

 

Jazz dance involves a range of lively, often sensuous body movement and percussion techniques, with a mix of tap steps, social dances and ballet. Come express yourself in the Firehouse dance studio. Jazz shoes, and dance attire required.

 

 8 Sessions


Julia West

CLASS CANCELLED

9-12 yrs.

Weds.

October 1 to

November 19

5:30-6:45pm
$50
 

Jazz

(Ages 13-18)

 

Jazz dance involves a range of lively, often sensuous body movement and percussion techniques, with a mix of tap steps, social dances and ballet. Come express yourself in the Firehouse dance studio.

 

8 Sessions

 Julia West

CLASS CANCELLED

13-18 yrs. 

Weds.

October 1 to November 19

 
6:45-8:15pm $50 
 

Ballet Folklorico

(Ages 6-12)

 

Want to find your rhythm and get in shape at the same time?  Students will learn beginning techniques of this beautiful dance.

 

9 Sessions

Ana Urteaga 

CLASS CANCELLED

6 yrs.  to Adult

Fri.

September 26 to November 21 

7:00-8:00pm $50 

 

Yoga

(Ages 16 and up)

 

Come relax and get fit with our quiet yoga sessions. After a stressful day at work everyone needs a little time for themselves. Learn great relaxation techniques & stretches to sooth your day and your body. Students are required to bring a yoga mat.

 

 10 Sessions

 

Students must bring their own Yoga Mat and thick towel to work on.

Darci Severson
16 yrs. to Adult

Mon.

September 22 to November 24

6:00-7:00pm
$60
MUSIC

 

Instructor


Age Level
Date
Time
Tuition
 

Beginning Guitar

 (Ages 9-15)

 

Instructor: Omar Chavez

Guitar for beginners will concentrate on the basic techniques that will allow a student to learn how to play the most popular chord progressions, some basic music theory, as well as learning to read guitar tablature.

 

16 Sessions     

    

Students must provide their own guitar.


Omar Chavez

 

CLASS CANCELLED


9-15 yrs.

Tues. & Thurs.

September 30 to November 20

7:00-8:00pm
$60
THEATRE

 

Instructor


Age Level
Date
Time
Tuition
 

Improvisational Acting

(Ages 16 yrs. to Adult)

 

For beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible.

 

 16 Sessions

Omar Chavez

 

CLASS CANCELLED


16 yrs. to Adult
Tues. & Thurs. September 30 to November 208:00-9:00pm
$65
FINE ARTS

 

Instructor


Age Level
Date
Time
Tuition
 

Acrylic Painting

(Ages 8-12)

 

Come learn to paint!  Students will learn how to use acrylic paint, the color wheel, and interpret the environment around them. 

8 Sessions

Diamond Vigil

 

CLASS CANCELLED


8-12 yrs.

Wed.

October 1 to November 19

6:30-8:00pm
$65
 

Oil Painting

(14 yrs. to Adult)

 

Learn how to paint like the pros. Using detailed techniques, students will learn how to paint landscapes, and still-lifes.

 

 8 Sessions


Marisa Zvorak
CLASS CANCELLED
14 yrs. to Adult

Tues.

September 30 to November 18

7:00-9:00pm
$65

 

Clay Creations

(Ages 7-11)

 

Students will learn how to handbuild with clay and glaze their creations.  This class allows for lots of imagination and a chance for kids to get their hands dirty!

 

 6 Sessions

Aspen Egbert
7-11 yrs.

Thurs.

October 16 to November 20

4:00-6:00pm
$85

 Wheel Throwing

 

Students will learn basics of how to throw on the wheel.

 

6 Sessions

 

Aspen Egbert

CLASS

CANCELLED

Adult 

Thurs.

October 16 to November 20 

6:00-8:00pm $100 
 

Wheel Throwing

(Ages 12-18)

 

Students will learn the basics of how to throw on the wheel.  Students will be provided with 25 lbs. of clay and the use of all Firehouse glazes.

 

6 Sessions


Aspen Egbert

CLASS CANCELLED


12-18 yrs.

Tues.

October 14 to November 18

4:00-6:00pm
$100
 

Intro to Drawing

(Ages 7-11)

 

Through studying basic shapes, the students will be introduced to drawing during various exercises. This course is designed to focus on beginners.

 

8 Sessions

Erika Schwaab

CLASS CANCELLED
7-11 yrs.

Tues.

September 30 to November 18

5:00-6:00pm
$40
 

Intermediate Drawing (Ages 12-15)

 

This class will go more in depth than the intro class. The students will learn more about drawing complex figures, shading, and style.

 

8 Sessions

Erika Schwaab

CLASS CANCELLED

 

12-15 yrs.

Thurs.

October 2 to November 20

5:00-6:30pm

$50


 


 

Batik

 (Ages 14 yrs. to Adult)

 

Students will learn how to use soy wax on fabric to make wall hangings.  No experience is necessary, just a desire to discover a new skill.

 

2 sessions

Linda Foltzenlogal
CLASS CANCELLED
14 yrs. to Adult

Sat. & Sun,

October

4 & 5

10:00am-2:00pm
$40
 

Crochet

 

Learn basic to advanced stitches and techniques for making more than just squares. Student will learn how to make a scarf, a purse, and a hat.

 

 8 Sessions


Marisa Zvorak
10 Yrs. to Adult

Tues.

September 30 to November 18

5:30-6:30pm
$35

Book Arts Workshop

 

Learn a variety of Japanese binding techniques using traditional Japanese papers to produce unique works that can be used for diaries, class notes, recipes and more. Also learn how to make accordion book.

 

 2 Sessions


 

 Annia Hinojosa

CLASS CANCELLED

10 yrs -Adult 

Sat. & Sun.

November

8 & 9 

10:00am-2:00pm  $25
 Pottery Open Studio

 

Students 18 and older with prior ceramics experience may sign-up for open studio use of the ceramics room.  The fee covers use of wheels, tools, glazes, and firing (firing only done by Firehouse personal and when kiln is full).   Student must bring own clay.

Open Studio18 yrs.- Adult
Available during Firehouse Business hours (9:30am-530pm) as long as there are no classes utilizing the pottery studio.

Tues – 9:30am-3:00pm

Wed – 9:30am-5:30pm

Thurs – 9:30am-3:00pm

Fri – 9:30am-5:30pm


 $10 a month

CULINARY ARTS

 

Instructor


Age Level
Date
Time
Tuition

 

The Wines of the Southern Hemisphere

 

Come to the Firehouse to sample the Wines of The Southern Hemisphere.  The wines examined may include wines from the Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and Argentina.  Two to three selected bottles per class, and two professional Bordeaux style tasting glasses to take home.

 

4 sessions

Limit: 12 students

Jeff Mahl

CLASS CANCELLED

Adult 21 yrs

Fri.

October

 10, 17, 24, and 31

6:00-

7:00pm

 

$120 

 

LIBERAL ARTS

Instructor

Age Level

 

Date

TimeTuition
 

Beginning Intensive Conversational Spanish

 

Learn to communicate in Spanish through basic skills.  Students will focus mainly on learning to speak Spanish, although some writing will be taught.  No experience necessary. 

 

18 sessions


Armando Sanchez

CLASS CANCELLED

16 yrs. to Adult

Mon. & Wed.

September 22 to November 19

7:00-9:00 pm
$80

FREE CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS

(Advanced Registration Required.)

Instructor

Age LevelDateTimeTuition 
 

Fall Fun 

 

D.R.C.A. Staff

Grades K-6

Thurs.

Sept. 25


5:30-6:30 pm


Free


Trick or Treat

 

D.R.C.A. Staff

Grades K-6

Thurs.

October 30

5:30-6:30 pm
Free

Turkey Day

D.R.C.A. Staff
Grades K-6

Thurs.

November 20

5:30-6:30 pm
Free

Christmas Crafts

D.R.C.A. Staff
Grades K-6

Thurs.

December 18

5:30-6:30 pm
Free

 

This project is supported by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, The United Way, and the Val Verde Community Foundation, along with many of our other sponsors as shown on our sponsorship page.