Adult Classes

Ongoing Classes (for ages 16+)

Poetry Clinic:

For those of you who use writing classes as a way to set aside special time for your writing practice: Here is an irresistible gift … a clinic to keep your pen and mind in motion. The first hour of the clinic will be devoted to generative poetry writing exercises; the second hour will be devoted to respectful critiques of work you bring to or make in class.
Cost:$5.00
When: Tuesdays from 6-8pm, March 9th, 23rd, April 6th and 20th

ZUMBA Fitness

Dance your way to a fitter you! Learn the steps to the 4 basic Zumba rhythms…Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia & Reggaeton with an addition of Hip Hop.

Instructor: Certified ZUMBA instructor, Sharlene Seymour
When: Monday evenings 5:30 - 6:30 pm
No registration, arrive early, class full at 35 participants!
Cost: $10.00 drop - in, or $40 for a 5 session card.

Open Studio

Figure Drawing with models. Participants work on their own and need to bring their own materials. All levels of expertise welcome!

When: Ongoing, Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
No registration

Cost: $8.00 drop-in

Pilates with Mary Regele

Pilates is a core workout of the abs, waist and lower back, done on the mat or standing. It lengthens and strengthens the body.

“Pilates is a great way to end a stressful day. I feel stronger but more relaxed after each class.” - Heather Bradley, student

Mary Regele is a Morrisville resident with 20 years teaching experience. AFAA certfied instructor and personal trainer.

Instructor: Mary Regele
When: Ongoing, Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm
No registration.
Cost: $5.00 drop in
Materials: Please bring a mat.

Click, Clack, Chat with Cheryl Mitchell

Knitting, Crocheting and Felting:

Avid stitchers who love to share their art, are welcome to relax and enjoy the company of others to work on individual and group projects. Each session ends with an optional scarf sampler, learning new stitches and embellishments.

When: Ongoing, First Tuesday after Labor Day to the Tuesday before Memorial Day; 6:30-8:30pm
No registration, drop-ins welcome
Materials: Your own

Winter Classes -

Join Us! Register here for our Winter Workshops … and invite a friend!

Tap Dancing with Hannah Johnson

Come learn the fundamentals of tap dance, with basic tap steps and fun combinations. All levels welcome!

Hannah Johnson has trained in tap, ballet, jazz, modern and hip hop dance styles, and currently serves as Vice President of the Johnson Dance Ensemble at Johnson State College.

Instructor: Hannah Johnson
When: Friday 6:00-7:00 pm, February 26th - April 30th (10 weeks)
Cost: $95

Tai Chi for beginners with local instructor Alan Erdossy- Class is Full

T’ai Chi is a sequence of precise body movements done slowly and without effort that balance the flow of energy within the body. Developed in China where it is still practiced regularly, by millions, T’ai Chi requires no special clothes or equipment, keeps you on your feet, takes only a few minutes a day, can be learned at any age, and builds internal health.

Instructor, Alan Erdossy, began studying this moving yoga of China in 1970 and has taught at businesses, dance studios, and art centers throughout the Northeast. Mr. Erdossy earned an MFA from California Institute of the Arts in 1972 and while in LA studied T’ai Chi with master Marshall Ho’o. Marshall is a member of Black Belt magazine’s Hall of Fame, was chairman of the National T’ai Chi Ch’uan Association, and founder of the Aspen Academy of Martial Arts. Alan also runs a fly fishing school in Northern NH.

If you find it difficult to concentrate, can’t find time for sports or regular exercise, or feel that your life is wearing you out and making you tense, then perhaps you should discover T’ai Chi Ch’uan.

Instructor: Alan Erdossy

This session of Tai Chi is full, however, we are accepting names for a waiting list and will be trying to schedule another class session. Thank you for your understanding and patients.

When: Thursday evenings 5:30 - 6:30 pm, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, and 8th

Cost: $60 (financial aid available)

“Performing Live” Workshop with Rusty Dewees

Learn techniques for performing in front of an audience that will help you feel comfortable on stage and leave you feeling energized! Bring a 2-3 minute piece of material, preferably an original, to work on each class session: A monologue, song, poem, set of comedy, or speech are just a few examples. Rusty will help students work on their selection of material, giving pointers and positive feedback. Students will have an opportunity to perform their piece in front of a live audience at the final session March 25th, 8pm at River Arts. Public is invited.

Many thanks to Mr. Dewees for generously donating his time in support of River Arts and its mission to enrich the community through the Arts!

Rusty DeWees is an entertainer, producer, and the Logger (of course!). He spent 11 years living in New York working off-Broadway, and in television, film, and national commercials . Rusty also writes, voices, directs, and produces radio and television spots for various companies throughout New England. He does motivational speeches for high schools and businesses, and donates his time to many organizations throughout New England including Meals On Wheels. For more information about Rusty Dewees visit his website: www.thelogger.com

Instructor: Rusty Dewees
When: 3 Thursday evenings 7-9pm, March 11th, 18th, 25th
Cost: $125 (financial aid available)

Drawing

This workshop is for the beginner, with lessons designed to help “loosen up” and explore the techniques and mediums of drawing. Learn how to separate the subject matter into form, color, and texture while learning about composition. Enjoy the process of drawing by gaining confidence in your work, everyone can draw - its a matter of learning how!

Lin Warren is a visual artist living in Vermont. She has exhibited her artwork in galleries across the country, winning numerous awards and inclusion into many permanent private and gallery collections. Lin brings over 35 years of experience in the Arts, and tremendous energy and enthusiasm to each of the workshops she teaches.

Instructor: Lin Warren
When: 4 Monday afternoons from 1-3pm, April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Cost: $115 (financial aid available)

Intro to the Art of Polymer Clay

Polymer clay is an exciting material and a truly versatile and accessible medium. This workshop will introduce a basic understanding of the art of polymer clay. Participants will learn how to condition clay, mix colors and create intricate surface designs. They will also have the opportunity to explore more in-depth techniques and create beautiful objects of art. Participants will have the opportunity to complete simple and complicated projects ranging from jewelry and beads to colorful small figures.

For the past 27 years Marie has been exhibiting her work in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She has had numerous individual exhibitions, the latest held at the Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, at Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont.

Marie has received many awards from a variety of organizations including the Stratton Art Festival, the Helen Day Art Center, the Vermont Studio Center, the AVA Gallery and the Vermont Arts Council. She has also participated in many art residency programs such as the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT, the Berkshire Center for Contemporary Art in North Adams, MA, and Trinity College, Burlington, VT.

Marie received her undergraduate degree from Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, MA, and a graduate degree in drawing and painting from Goddard College in Plainfield, VT. She continues to maintain her studio in her home in Hardwick, Vermont, where she is currently producing mixed media works of art.

Instructor: Marie LaPre’ Grabon

When: Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm, April 29, May 6, 13, 20

Cost: $115 (financial aid available)

Acrylic Painting with Rick Loya (Canceled - New Dates TBA)

Painting by Rick Loya

This workshop is tailored for beginning painters and will focus on landscape, seascape, and architectural motifs. The main mission is to be comfortable, relaxed and have some fun creating paintings. Basic composition, design and color theory with be covered throughout the sessions. Different techniques using brushes and palette knives will be demonstrated along with the many different substrates to paint on. Some drawing skills and color knowledge is helpful, but not required.

Rick has called Northern Vermont home since 1975, receiving a B.A. in Art from Johnson State College. In addition to work at Johnson State, Rick has studied Fine Art at Silvermine College of Art in New Canaan, CT, and at NCC College in Winsted, CT. He has exhibited and received awards in numerous galleries and shows, worked as a pictorial artist in the sign business for over 25 years and in set design for 20 yrs. Rick’s latest works will be on display at the Union Bank in Stowe,VT beginning mid-December. For more about Rick, visit his website: www.artworksbyloya.com

Instructor: Rick Loya
When: 4 Wednesday evenings 6-8pm, March 3, 10, 17, 24th
Cost: $115 (financial aid available)

Events -

Trip to the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire. Saturday, March 20 -

Register Here!

A visit to the Currier’s new exhibit of American Watercolor Masters.

Winslow Homer, Maurice Prendergast, Childe Hassam, Rockwell Kent, Edward Hopper, Charles Burchfield, John Marin, Charles Sheeler, Stuart Davis, and Andrew Wyeth.

175 years of fragile and rarely seen paintings, with a strong representation of New Hampshire Artists.

This trip is a collaboration with the Art House of Craftsbury, Vermont.

A luxury coach from Lamoille Valley Transportation will leave River Arts at 7:30 AM on Saturday and return by 5:30 PM. 8:00AM pick up in Hardwick.

$45, with lunch - $50

Special rate for Elders: $15 , with lunch - $20

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