e and allow participation in : Pastel Drawing with Jerry Jacoby; Creative Writing with Joy Ill; and violin with Katrina Naraine. We will also have fun activites for people of all ages (facepainting and crafts).  A percentage of in-stores purchases made that day will benefit Arts For All.  Please download this coupon and present it with your purchase that day.  Online sales through September 23rd will also benefit

ild, I have learned to play many musical instruments. Self-taught until college, my study of piano, violin, and bassoon have led me to perform in several festivals and competitions throughout my musical career. Along w

ser at Barnes and Noble Crossroads, exciting opportunity to participate in class demonstrations of violin, creative writing, and pastel drawing.

n, life-long learning, and the arts. My father was a semi-professional photographer and played the violin. We often listened to classical, Slavic, and Hungarian music.  Our family had little money, however, we managed to visit museums, libraries, and attend symphonies. I also took ballet, tap, and piano lessons. As I grew older, I sang in choirs and small ensembles and won art recognition in high school. After studying the piano for ten years, I  played for churches, accompanied musical groups, and play, even today, for my own enjoyment. When I entered college, I decided to focus on the visual arts. I believe the arts need to be part of every school curriculum and part of everyone’s life. Helping others to develop imagination and creativity is a driving force for me, supported by involvement with the arts. I believe everyone can develop creativity and imagination. These skills are crucial for individuals and society. Even Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” I certainly agree. Therefore, it is my mission to make the arts available and affordable for all. As much as I want others to experience the arts, I support artists, dancers, musicians, composers, writers, and vocalists. Without these artists who are willing to share their love, passion, talent, an

uch as Voice Sing for Fun (for young children) Drums Guitar Piano violin Music Moves (piano for young children) Simply Music Many of these classes offer beginning and intermediate levels.

m, latin/swing), drama/improv, pottery, painting, collage, drawing, general art, guitar, piano, or violin.  Arts For All lessons are affordable for all.  Some ideas include:   Enjoy a dance lesson with a group of friends, at a party or before a wedding   Have a group participate in drama or painting at a birthday party   Recieve private group piano or guitar lessons for the whole family *prices vary depending location, supplies, and lesson.  Please contact us to plan your event today!  

uitar, and voice classes. AFA needs 6 music stands at $20.00 each.

sp;   6-7yr      8-9yr      10-12 Katrina violin: Intro to the basics        10-12      6-7yr       8-9yr Courtney Drama Queens & Kings: Improv, pantomime, skits, creative exercises         6-7yr     10-12       8-9yr Inna Art Pop-Up Books: Make your own pop-up book, design, paint, cut, etc.         6-7yr      8-9yr      10-12 Ben Guitar: Experiment and learn guitar basics         8-9yr     10-12       6-7yr Tamsen Wacky Words: Write in fun

bsp;  6-7yr       8-9yr    10-12yr Katrina Intro to violin: Try it out, learn some basics     10-12yr       6-7yr       8-9yr Karen Drumming & World Percussion: Play music and instruments from around the world            6-7yr    10-12yr       8-9yr Tamsen Wacky Words:  Learn to write fun and silly poems     10-12yr       6-7yr       8-9yr Courtney Art-Let's Create: paint, draw, sculpt, weave         8-9yr    10-12yr       6-7yr Leah Dance: Let's move with simple dance steps         8-9yr    10-12yr       6-7yr  

6-7yr Shannon Art: Draw, Paint, Sculpture, & Collage 6-7yr 10-12 8-9yr Katrina violin: Intro to the basics 8-9yr 6-7yr 10-12 Ben Guitar: Experiment and learn guitar basics 10-12 8-9yr 6-7yr Connie Go Dancing!: Move to the music and learn dances 6-7yr 10-12 8-9yr Sandy Simply Music: Learn a variety of piano pieces (music books extra) 8-9yr 10-12 6-7yr Sean Comic/Cartoon Workshop: Comic book illustration, drawing, ink, create your own comic 9-12 yr 3hr class Joe Film Workshop: Make one script, edit, camera work, create a film 9-12 yr 3 hr class

ossroads, exciting opportunity to participate opportunity to participate in class demonstrations of violin, creative writing, and pastel drawing.