HCA Winter 2024 Class Catalog by HopArtsCenter

WINTER 2024 CLASS CATALOG HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 98 HAYDEN ROWE STREET (RT. 85) HOPKINTON, MA 01748

CERAMICS | DANCE | MUSIC THEATER | VISUAL ARTS | FILM Need Based Scholarships available

e believe the Arts are for individuals of all ages, cultures, and artistic abilities. We develop artistic skills, offer outstanding performances and art exhibitions, and enable visitors to experience art in all forms. The HCA offers over 200 classes for youth, teens, and adults in the visual and performing arts. Every year over 2,000 students enjoy classes in fine art, dance, music, theater, film-making, photography, acting, and ceramics. In addition, students can take private music and art lessons with qualified instructors. Among our innovative current programs: • Visual arts instruction for children with autism and adults with Alzheimer’s and developmental disabilities • Free Summer Sunset Jazz Series in our beautiful amphitheater, which is adjacent to three lovely areas of respite: our Shakespeare, Fairy and Healing Gardens • Linkage with public school students and teachers, who use HCA as an educational resource in the arts and in leadership training activities

The Lotvin Family Gallery showcases a variety of exhibits, including juried exhibits, the HCA Members show, featured solo artist exhibits, and educational and community projects. Juried exhibits are curated by guest jurors who select pieces from submissions received during our open calls for art. The Delbridge Family Performance Center is home to a variety of music, dance and theatrical performances throughout the year. Enter Stage Left Theater (ESL) is the resident theater of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, producing up to 10 productions every year. Each season brings a wide-array of theater options to audiences looking for a great affordable theater experience. We are visited by more than 15,000 patrons a year from over 340 cities and towns in the US and Canada. Created in 2011, HCA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts center, fosters and celebrates the creative spirit in everyone.

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LOCATION / CONTACT INFORMATION HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 98 Hayden Rowe Street (RT. 85) Hopkinton, MA 01748 HCA DANCE & CERAMIC STUDIOS

Suites 302 & 304 34 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA www.HopArtsCenter.org REGISTRATION SUPPORT Email: info@hopartscenter.org Phone: (508) 435-9222 In-Person: Visit the HCA during business hours. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION HCA members get a full range of benefits throughout the year. Your membership also helps HCA change the lives of artists and art-lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. INSIDER PLUS LEVEL and above receives 5% off all classes. Learn more by visiting our website: www.HopArtsCenter.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Ceramics Grades 1 to 4 / page 4 Grades 6 to 12 / page 5 Adult 18+ / page 6 & 7 Dance Preschool / page 8 Preschool & Pre-K / page 8 & 9 Grades K to 1 / page 9 Grades 4 to 6 / page 9 Grades 1 to 2 / page 10 Grades 2 to 6 / pages 10 Grades 7 to 12 / page 11 Grades 9 to 12 / page 12 Adults 18+ / page 12 & 13 Music Grades Pre-K, K to 4 / page 14 Grades 3 to 12 / page 15 Adults 18+ / page 16 & 17 Private Lessons / page 17 Theater Pre-K, K to 3 / page 18 Grades 2 to 12 / page 19 Adults 18+ / page 20 Visual Arts K to Grade 3 / page 22 Grades 2 to 8 / page 23 Grades 7 to 12 / page 24 Adults 18+ / page 24–26 Policies / page 27 & 28 Registration Questions? / page 28 Scholarships / page 28

ACCESSIBLE FA C I L I T Y

CERAMICS Here at the HCA, ceramic students have the opportunity to get their hands dirty while creating everyday useful objects such as mugs, bowls, serving dishes, containers and other vessels as well as exploring the sculptural aspects of the medium. Directed by Hana Reilly, the ceramics studio welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive community where individuality and life-long friendships thrive. Our ceramics studio has ample space and equipment for students to explore their own visions while being inspired by both their instructors and fellow students. The studio is equipped with 12 wheels, four large hand building tables, a slab roller, an extruder, three kilns, 16 glazes, slips, under-glazes, oxides and a plethora of hand-building and surface design tools.

Hana Reilly Director of Ceramics hana@hopartscenter.org HCA Ceramics Studio 34 Hayden Road, Suite 304 Hopkinton

CLAY CREATIONS Grades: 2nd–5th Tuition: $432 | Insider Plus: $410.40 January 4 to March 28, 2024 (12 classes) Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructor: Cheska Komissar January 6 to March 30, 2024 (12 classes) Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructor: Carina Palumbo Students in grades 2–5 will learn basic handbuilding techniques such as slab, coil and pinching while making both useful and decorative objects. With teacher guidance, young kids will have the opportunity to use their imagination while making and decorating items of their own design. All materials provided.

CLAY CREATIONS (Adult & Child) Adult & Grades: 1st–4th Tuition: $216 | Insider Plus: $205.20 (per session) Instructor: Cheska Komissar January 2 to February 6, 2024 (Session 1 | 6 classes) Tuesdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 February 27 to April 2, 2024 (Session 2 | 6 classes) Tuesdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Students in Grades 1-4 will learn along side their adult basic hand-building techniques such as slab, coil and pinching while making both useful and decorative objects. With teacher guidance, kids and their adult will have the opportunity to use their imagination while making and decorating items of their own design. This class is limited to three members per family so that more families can participate. Registration fee is for one adult and one child. You may opt to add one additional family member (adult OR child) during the registration by adding “additional student fee.” The same family members are requested to attend each class.

CERAMIC FOUNDATIONS Grades: 6–12th Tuition: $432 | Insider Plus: $410.40 January 2 to March 26, 2024 (12 classes) Tuesdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructor: Hana Reilly Beginning students will learn basic ceramic techniques. Initial focus will be on basic wheelthrowing skills such as wedging clay, centering, forming vessels, and glazing. Later in the session students will be introduced to hand-building techniques and can then choose to work on individual wheel-thrown or hand-built projects. More advanced students will continue expand their skills in throwing, hand-building and glazing techniques while working on individual and instructor inspired creations. All materials provided.

TEEN CERAMIC FOUNDATIONS

INTERMEDIATE TEEN WHEEL THROWING Grades: 9–12th Tuition: $648 | Insider Plus: $615.60 January 6 to March 30, 2024 (12 classes) Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructor: Hana Reilly This class is for high school students with or without prior experience in ceramics. Students with at least two years of wheel-throwing experience, and teacher permission, will be allowed to register for this class prior to reaching grade 9. Beginning high school students will learn basic ceramic techniques such as wedging clay, centering, forming vessels, and glazing. Experienced students will learn more advanced forms as well as hone in on their own individual styles. Form alteration and complex surface decorating techniques will be explored together with the instructor. All materials provided.

Grades: 7–12th Tuition: $432 | Insider Plus: $410.40 January 3 to March 27, 2024 (12 classes) Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructor: Cheska Komissar Beginning and intermediate teens will learn basic ceramic techniques. Students initial focus will be on basic wheel-throwing skills such as wedging clay, centering, forming vessels, and glazing. Later in the session students will be introduced to handbuilding techniques and can then choose to work on individual wheel-thrown or hand-built projects. Intermediate students will focus on making more complex forms, glazing techniques and other surface decoration. All materials provided.

NEW! ADULT INTRO TO CERAMICS

ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED

Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructor: Cheska Komissar

Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructor: Hana Reilly

January 4 to February 8, 2024 (Session 1 | 6 classes) Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuition: $324 | Insider Plus: $316.35

February 27 to June 11, 2024 (14 classes) Tuesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuition: $756 | Insider Plus: $718.20

February 29 to April 4, 2024 (Session 2 | 6 classes) Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuition: $324 | Insider Plus: $316.35

March 1 to June 7, 2024 (14 classes) Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuition: $756 | Insider Plus: $718.20

Have you always wanted to try your hand at ceramics but aren’t sure you’ll love it enough to take a full session? Come try this 6-week beginners only class. Over your six-week class, you’ll try your hand at wheelthrowing, handbuilding and glazing your own pieces. Class will include 12 pounds of clay in addition to all glazes and tools to begin your pottery adventure.

Students in this class will learn more advanced forms as well as hone in on their own individual styles. Form alteration and complex surface decorating techniques will be explored together with the instructor. Students who join this class should have prior experience in ceramics.

ADULT BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructors: Cheska Komissar & Hana Reilly Tuition: $756 | Insider Plus: $718.20 February 26 to June 10, 2024 (14 classes) Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. February 27 to June 11, 2024 (14 classes) Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon February 28 to June 12, 2024 (14 classes) Wednesdays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. February 28 to June 12, 2024 (14 classes) Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m.

Beginning students will learn basic ceramic techniques. Students initial focus will be on basic wheel-throwing skills such as wedging clay, centering, forming vessels, and glazing. Later in the session students will be introduced to handbuilding techniques and can then choose to work on individual wheel-thrown or hand-built projects. Intermediate students will focus on making more complex forms, glazing techniques and other surface decoration.

HANDBUILDING FOR ADULTS Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Tuition: $756 | Insider Plus: $718.20 Instructor: Cheska Komissar February 27 to June 11, 2024 (14 classes) Tuesdays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. February 29 to June 6, 2024 (14 classes) Thursdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beginners will learn basic hand-building skills such as slab, coil, and pinch pots, and all students will refine technique, surface treatment, and finishing options. More advanced students will dig into their own personal style by exploring more complex forms. Students get a 25 lb bag of clay with their tuition. Any additional clay must be purchased at the HCA studio from our teachers. The price of registration includes all firing, access to glazes and underglazes. Tools are available in the studio, however, students can bring their own tools. Students will have access to Open Studio hours to work on their pieces outside of class time.

MORE THAN JUST SHARDS Location: 34 Hayden Rowe | Suite 304 Instructor Cheska Komissar Tuition: $756 | Insider Plus: $718.20 February 27 to June 11, 2024 (14 classes) Tuesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Using textures, glazes, oxides and a variety of decorative tile-making techniques, students will create their own unique tiles and use them in mosaics for wall hangings, trays, table tops, garden art, mirror frames and/or projects of their choosing. Time in class will include planning design(s), making and glazing 2-D and small 3-D functional and/or decorative ceramic pieces, gluing/thinsetting and grouting your tile pieces onto individualized mosaic projects. 25 pounds of clay and all glazes will be provided. Students will be responsible for purchasing boards for project mounting, glue/thinset and grout with teacher support.

DANCE The HCA dance program welcomes students of all ages and levels of experience from around the MetroWest. Led by Director Jessica Wilson, the program is known for its high level of training and welcoming environment where students are encouraged to take chances and learn. The dance program places an emphasis on the classical ballet techniques passed down from the greats, but also embraces the non-traditional dance student, including adults and older teens who are looking for recreational classes in dance. The studio is not just a place to learn, but also a place to meet wonderful people and build lasting friendships. Together we explore, celebrate and promote the art of dance. For class placement assistance for your student, please contact: jessica@hopartscenter.org Jessica Wilson Director of Dance jessica@hopartscenter.org

CREATIVE DANCE Grades: Preschool Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 February 3 to June 8, 2024 (16 classes) Saturdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe For students in preschool (entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025). Through storytelling, props, music, and play, young dancers are introduced to age-appropriate dance movement and our experienced HCA faculty work to ensure this joy and appreciation of dance will remain with the students for a lifetime. Rhythm, coordination, and listening skills are developed in a playful, warm, and nurturing atmosphere. Students are welcome to join mid-session while space allows.

CREATIVE DANCE & BALLET Grades: Preschool to Pre-Kindergarten Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 February 3 to June 8, 2024 (16 classes) Saturdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 For students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2024 or 2025. Dance elements are developed with story telling, props, music, while creativity, spatial awareness and team work is emphasized in a safe, fun, nurturing environment. Our goal is to ensure a joy and appreciation of dance will remain with each student for a lifetime. Students are welcome to join mid-session while space allows.

HCA DANCE STUDIO 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 Hopkinton 98 Hayden Rowe, Hopkinton

HCA Dance Program Dress code can be found on the HCA website.

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PRE BALLET

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Grades: Pre K–K Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 February 7 to June 5, 2024 (16 classes) Wednesdays, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe February 3 to June 8, 2024 (16 classes) Saturdays, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe

Grades: 4–6th Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 February 3 to June 8, 2024 (16 classes) Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12 Noon Location: 98 Hayden Rowe

For students in pre-K (going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024). Pre Ballet expands on the elements and practices of Creative Dance. While dance elements are further developed, imagery, musicality, creative thinking, spatial awareness and team work continue to be emphasized in a safe, fun, nurturing environment. Students are welcome to join mid-session while space allows.

HIP HOP 1 Grades: 1st–3rd Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 February 3 to June 8, 2024 (16 classes) Saturdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe Join our fun, exciting, and energetic classes that focus on the today’s most popular dance moves. Develop coordination, body awareness, build selfesteem and promote confidence while having a blast. Students are welcome to join mid-session while space allows.

Join our fun, exciting, and energetic classes that focus on the today’s most popular dance moves. Develop coordination, body awareness, build selfesteem and promote confidence while having a blast. Students are welcome to join mid-session while space allows.

BALLET & JAZZ 1 Grades: K–1st Tuition: $384 | Insider Plus: $364.80 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe February 3 to June 8, 2024 (16 classes) Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m. February 6 to June 4, 2024 (16 classes) Tuesdays, 4:15–5:15 p.m. For fall 2023 Kindergarten and first grade. Welcome to ballet! We begin with a 45-minute ballet lesson. The class aims to be an inspiring and imaginative class designed to be a foundation for basic dance principles and proper French ballet terminology. An emphasis is placed on musicality and creativity while basic coordination skills and the fundamentals of classical ballet are explored through the use of props and imagery. Students round out the hour with jazz dance. Isolations and cross floor progressions further develop strength, flexibility and coordination. It is a wonderful and fun way to reinforce a strong dance foundation. Students may opt to enroll in two classes a week.

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BALLET & JAZZ 3

Grades: 1st–2nd Tuition: $384.00 | Insider Plus: $364.80 Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302

Grades: 3rd–4th Tuition: $384.00 | Insider Plus: $364.80

February 8 to June 6, 2024 (16 classes) Thursdays, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. For fall 2023 second grade, as well as first graders that have at least two sessions of Ballet 1. We begin with a 45-minute ballet lesson. Students will work on skills in a structured class format to include barre work, center, and elements across the floor. Emphasis is placed on form, musicality, coordination, expression, and working together as a corps. A portion of class remains dedicated to creative dance improvisation where individual expression is encouraged in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Students round out the hour with jazz dance. Students may opt to enroll in two classes a week.

BALLET, JAZZ 2 & 3 Grades: 2nd–4th Tuition: $384.00 | Insider Plus: $364.80 Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 February 3 to June 8, 2024 (16 classes) Saturdays, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. For students in 2nd-4th grade. We begin with a 45-minute ballet lesson. Students will work on skills in a structured class format to include barre work, center, and elements across the floor. Emphasis is placed on form, musicality, coordination, expression, and working together as a corps. A portion of class remains dedicated to creative dance improvisation where individual expression is encouraged in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Students round out the hour with jazz dance. Students may opt to enroll in two classes a week.

February 8 to June 6, 2024 (16 classes) Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 For Fall 2023 3rd and 4th grade. Students will work on skills in a structured class format to include barre work, center, and elements across the floor. Emphasis is placed on form, musicality, coordination, expression, and working together as a corps. A portion of class remains dedicated to creative dance improvisation where individual expression is encouraged in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Students round out the hour with jazz dance. Students may opt to enroll in two classes a week.

BALLET & JAZZ 4 Grades: 5–6th Tuition: $480 | Insider Plus: $456 Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 February 5 to June 10, 2024 (16 classes) Mondays, 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. February 8 to June 6, 2024 (16 classes) Thursdays, 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Suggested for students in 5–6th grade. We begin with a one hour ballet lesson. Students will work on skills in a structured class format to include barre work, center, and elements across the floor. Emphasis is placed on form, musicality, coordination, expression, and working together as a corps. A portion of class remains dedicated to creative dance improvisation where individual expression is encouraged in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Students will then participate in a jazz dance lesson. Enrolling in two classes a week is recommended, and the option to enroll in more than two classes each week is available.

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DANCE FOUNDATIONS

Grades: 7–12th Tuition: Please see our website Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302

Grades: 7–12th Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302

Ballet & Jazz 5 Please contact September 11—June 17, 2024 (34 classes) our Director of Mondays, 4:15 to 5:45 p.m.

February 7 to April 3, 2024 (8 classes) Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Dance, Jessica Ballet 5 Wilson if your child September 12—June 4, 2024 (34 classes) is Tuesdays, 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. interested in joining our upper Ballet & Pointe 5 ballet program September 13—June 5, 2024 (34 classes) mid-year. Wednesdays, 4:15 to 6:30 p.m.

This is a great class for new dancers, ages 12-17, to learn basics and build a foundation that will lend itself to further study in ballet, jazz, modern and theater. No plans for further study? That’s okay, too! Just come move with us and have some fun! Students are welcome to join mid-session while space allows. Contact info@hopartscenter.org for more information.

jessica@ Ballet & Pointe 5 hopartscenter.org September 15—June 7, 2024 (34 classes) Fridays, 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. For experienced dancers ages 12 and up. Please contact jessica@hopartscenter.org to determine the right class schedule for your dancer. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of three days a week to participate in classes en pointe. Students will work on skills in a structured class format to include barre work, center, and elements across the floor. Training continues to focus on alignment and technique while emphasis is placed on musicality, expression, and working together as a corps. Students will also be exposed to regular enrichment throughout the year including dance history, music appreciation, acting, and guest teachers in various dance genres. Discounts are available for multiple dance classes taken per week. Payment installment plans are available. Students are welcome to join mid-session while space allows.

HCA Dance Program Dress code can be found on the HCA website.

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HCA UPPER BALLET DANCE PROGRAM Grades: 9–12th Tuition: Please see our website Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 Ballet 6 September 9—June 15, 2024 (34 classes) Saturdays, 11:45 a.m to 1:15 p.m. Ballet 6 Intermediate Character Please contact September 9—June 15, 2024 (34 classes) our Director of Saturdays, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Dance, Jessica Ballet and Repertory 6 if your child Wilson September 11—June 17, 2024 (34 classes) is interested in Mondays, 5:45 to 8:15 p.m. joining our upper Contemporary Studies 6 program ballet September 12—June 4, 2024 (34 classes) mid-year.

Tuesdays, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. jessica@ Ballet 6 hopartscenter.org September 14—June 6, 2024 (34 classes) Thursdays, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.

Ballet and Variations 6 September 15—June 7, 2024 (34 classes) Fridays, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m For experienced dancers ages 14 and up. Please contact jessica@hopartscenter.org to determine the right class schedule for your dancer. Along with increased study of pirouettes, adagio, and allegro, students are introduced to the world of classical ballet repertory, pointe variations, contemporary movement, character dance, and improvisation. Students will also be exposed to regular enrichment throughout the year including dance history, music appreciation, acting, and guest teachers in various dance genres. Discounts are available for multiple dance classes taken per week. Payment installment plans are available. Students are welcome to join mid-session while space allows. Discounts are available for multiple dance classes taken per week. Payment installment plans are available.

ADULT BEGINNER BALLET/JAZZ Tuition Per Session: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 February 8 to April 4, 2024 (8 classes) Thursdays, 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. This is the perfect class for absolute beginners. Learn the basics of classical ballet, and explore some Broadway jazz too! Join us for this fun, friendly and upbeat class.

ADULT INTERMEDIATE BALLET Tuition Per Session: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 February 7 to April 3, 2024 (8 classes) Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you are looking to pick up ballet again, or you’ve looking for a new way to approach health and wellness, this is a perfect class. Have fun working out and learning a classical art form. The faculty does a wonderful job helping each student get the best class they can in order to improve strength and flexibility. We can help you adapt movements as needed (and push you to the next level when you are ready!). Students are welcome to join midsession while space allows.

ADULT INTERMEDIATE CONTEMPORARY Tuition Per Session: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Location: 34 Hayden Rowe, Suite 302 February 6 to April 2, 2024 (8 classes) Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are both technique and performance focused, incorporating yoga, cardio, strength training, and elements of ballet, modern, jazz, and improv dance techniques. You’ll begin with a full body warm up to build strength and flexibility, then progress to exploring larger movement sequences traveling through space.

MUSIC The Music Department at the HCA exists to help people of all ages and all abilities engage in sustainable, life-long music making. Our team of passionate instructors foster excellent technical skills, broad musical knowledge, and strong ability to relate to any music with excitement, curiosity, and emotion. Directed by Rachel MacKenzie, the music program welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive community where individuality and life-long friendships thrive. Our Music Program features 12-week long group music fundamental classes for all ages, a youth orchestra, choirs, and is equipped with 8 private lesson studios. Rachel MacKenzie Director of Music & Theater rachel@hopartscenter.org

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC Grades: Pre K–1st Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 January 13–April 16, 2024 (12 classes) Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe The goals of this program are to provide a fun and safe learning space to develop basic musical skills and foster broader development in each student. Core aspects of development in music and life that will be targeted are auditory perception, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, rhythm, and memory. Through musical games, group sing-a-longs and hands-on activities, students will explore the basics of music, its expressive capability and its creation.

SINGING AND MOVEMENT FOR KIDS Grades: K–2nd Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 January 9, 2024–April 2, 2024 (12 classes) Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe In this class, students will be in a fun and safe environment in which they can explore, develop and build on their innate musical abilities. This class will focus on singing, movement and plenty of musical games. Perfect for any child that loves to sing, dance, and move their bodies!

GROUP VOICE Grades: 2nd–4th Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 January 10–April 3, 2024 (12 classes) Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe

For kids who LOVE to sing! Learning to sing in tune and learning musical concepts through singing establishes deep musical understanding and confidence in a budding musician. Students will learn melody, part singing, and harmony as they progress through the program. This class is a great way to introduce kids to healthy, relaxed singing!

YOUTH MUSICAL IMPROV

YOUTH GUITAR ENSEMBLE

Grades: 3rd–6th Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 January 13–April 16, 2024 (12 classes) Saturdays, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe

Grades: 5–12th Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 January 10–April 3, 2024 (12 classes) Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe

This program is an introduction to improvisation and seeks to provide a strong foundation for improvising as a soloist and in a group. The course material will cover and encourage growth of musical spontaneity/confidence, melody creation, chord structures, jam structures, playing in a group, and soloing. This course will cover a variety of genres including blues, minimalism, classical, jazz, and more. Students can expect the opportunity to play both as a soloist and in a group, and are welcome to explore their primary instrument or a secondary one as the course progresses.

YOUTH GROUP GUITAR Grades: 4–6th Tuition: $200 | Insider Plus: $190 January 18–May 9, 2024 (10 classes) Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe This class is an acoustic guitar basics course for first-time players! This class designed to familiarize new-comers to the guitar with all the tools necessary to start playing and practicing on their own, and also encourage them to pursue a passionate interest in guitar and music in general.

GROUP VOICE Grades: 5–7th Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 January 10–April 3, 2024 (12 classes) Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe The group voice class is an introduction to the fundamentals of singing. The collaborative atmosphere is perfect for beginners as it allows students to learn in a comfortable and stress-free setting. This class will focus on the basics of singing and performance technique.

This weekly ensemble is for students with some later beginner and intermediate guitar skills already this ensemble offers you a chance to practice your musical skills in a group setting. Learn how to play with others, to listen and feel across the ensemble, and delve into melody, harmony, accompaniment and more. Students will play repertoire across the rock, pop, folk, and jazz. This class will culminate in a performance for family and friends at the end of the final session of the class on March 27th. First Floor Farmhouse. If you’re not sure if this ensemble is for you, contact rachel@hopartscenter.org to set up a consultation for you and your student.Youth Group Ensemble

TREBLEMAKERS ADULT CHORUS WINTER/SPRING 2024 SEASON Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 January 3–May 2024 Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe Warm up those pipes and get ready to sing with the Treblemakers. Singers of all levels are invited to join this adult choral ensemble. Residents (18+) of Hopkinton and surrounding MetroWest towns are welcome. No audition is necessary—all you need is a love of singing! Under the direction of Sharon Broadly-Martin registration to this session includes participation in the annual Spring concert in May. Late registrations are accepted up through January 17, 2024.

ADULT GROUP BEGINNER GUITAR Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 9 to April 2, 2024 (12 classes) Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. This class is an acoustic guitar basics course for first-time players! This class designed to familiarize new-comers to the guitar with all the tools necessary to start playing and practicing on their own, and also encourage them to pursue a passionate interest in guitar and music in general.

ADULT GROUP BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE GUITAR Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 9 to April 2, 2024 (12 classes) Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m. This class is an acoustic guitar course for folks with some playing experience. Whether you’re wanting to stretch your basic skills a little further or looking for some camaraderie and group playing this is a great chance for you to gain some more knowledge before jumping into individualized private lessons.

ADULT SINGING ENSEMBLE: A CAPPELLA Tuition: $450 | Insider Plus: $427.50 January 13 to April 6, 2024 (15 classes) Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe This small, singing group is audition based and offered to those singers who would like to refine their musical talents in an unaccompanied (a cappella) ensemble. Everything from Madrigals to Barbershop Quartets to Bach chorales to DooWop to jazzy tight-harmony groups like Singers Unlimited and Pentatonix will be explored. Past experience in a choir is helpful. Any level of reading music is important to this ensemble. Additions are by appointment. Please email Rachel@ hopartscenter.org to set yours up.

BASIC MUSIC READING FOR SINGERS Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 January 22 to April 1, 2024 (10 classes) Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m. Location: 98 Hayden Rowe This is a valuable, fun, and interactive class for singers who want to learn or strengthen their skill of reading notes. We will demystify all the marks on a piece of music. Singers will learn helpful tricks for learning parts in a choir, singing harmony with a friend, or preparing solo music. Basic music theory will be presented in an easy, accessible way!

ADULT UKULELE Tuition: $200 | Insider Plus: $190 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 22 to April 1, 2024 (10 classes) Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A multi-week course perfect for students who want to have fun and expand their skill and confidence on the ukulele. Expand your knowledge past basic chords and strumming techniques, we will focus on playing songs together in time - with optional singing along encouraged! Small classes allow for relaxed, individualized learning.

ADULTS 21+ SIPPPING & SYMPHONY Tuition: $180 | Insider Plus: $171 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe (FARMHOUSE) January 26 to February 16, 2024 (4 classes) Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m. Join us for a night out that includes a palatable and entertaining exploration of Classical Music and Wine. This class will break down barriers of classical music being elite and inaccessible with casual lecture, discussion and performance-based demonstrations. Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th/21st Century Symphonic music will be paired with a glass of wine reminiscent of the time. This evening is sure to be your perfect girls-night-out, date night, or even a fun solo-adventure with a community of other folks interested in learning or understanding more about classical music.

P R I VAT E LESSONS Hopkinton Center for the Arts offers quality private lesson education for all ages and skill levels. Our professional instructors provide individually tailored instruction for musicians, artists, actors, and dancers. Weekly Private Lessons are held for 30min, 45,min, or 60min seven days a week. Weekly Lessons are billed in packages of four at the following rates: 30min ($40 each), 45min ($55 each), 60min ($75 each). Drop-in (single lessons) are available at a slightly higher price. You can read our Student Handbook Here (linked text) or ask for one at the front desk. Our Student Handbook contains all of our important lesson policies and dates. Please fill out the online private lesson inquiry form (bit.ly/HCA-Private-Lesson) or email privatelessons@hopartscenter.org to find the teacher right for you!

THEATER

The HCA’ Acting & Musical Theater Program welcomes students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. The Program provides a supportive and nurturing environment where students develop and use their unique talents and abilities. The Program offers a range of classes and workshops for performers at every level. Classes include acting, voice, movement, singing, dance, improv, and more. In addition, the HCA’s resident company, Enter Stage Left Theater (ESL), produces six productions for children and four for adults. Children and adults participate in these performances as actors, dancers, singers and as audiences. Learn more about ESL and casting calls visit: www.hopartscenter.org/enter-stage-lefttheater/about-esl Rachel MacKenzie Director of Music & Theater rachel@hopartscenter.org Paul Champlin ESL Theater Production Manager paulc@hopartscenter.org

LITTLE ACTORS Grades: Pre-K & Kindergarten Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 12 to April 5, 2024 (12 classes) Fridays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This group class introduces your young actor to the art of theater performance. Students will engage in fun acting exercises and imaginative games that interpret a story that will be presented for the last day of class. A focus is placed on performance and team building skills and character development.

STORYBOOK THEATER Grades: 1st–3rd Tuition: $200 | Insider Plus: $190 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 22 to April 1, 2024 (10 classes) Monday, 4 to 5 p.m. Join us for an interactive theater experience! This fun, active introduction to creative drama, includes creative movement, imagination, drama games, activities, songs, and hands on crafts. Inspired by favorite children’s books, Storybook Theater will embark on a new adventure each session! The final class will involve a performance for friends and family on the last day of class. While it is not required, we recommend students take our Little Actors class first.

THE STORY GOES ON PRESENTS: PETER PAN

MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER INTENSIVE

Grades: 2nd–3rd Tuition: $200 | Insider Plus: $190 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 22 to April 1, 2024 (12 classes) Monday, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Grades: 6–8th Tuition: $480 | Insider Plus: $456 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 10 to April 3, 2024 (12 classes) Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m.

Join us for a continuation of Story Book Theater’s interactive theatre experience! The Story Goes on will also take a journey through our favorite stories, but students learn how to apply theatrical principles and structure to our adventures and explorations. There will be lots of games and activities that assist in building our story together. Each session of The Story Goes On will focus on a new story. The final class will involve a small performance for friends and family. Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least one session of Story Book Theater to partake in this class.

This theater class was created specifically for our grade 6 through 8 students looking to further expand their performance skills and theatrical knowledge. Great for beginners through veterans of the stage, this class will delve into the details of everything theater from acting to behind the scenes. Students will hone acting skills through discourse, readings, games, and activities. Performance will be worked on through scenes and play analysis. Audition skills will be worked on through a series of mock auditions. Students will also begin to consider the elements beyond performance and how they affect a performance such as Dramaturgy, Scenic Design, Budgeting, and much more as they collaborate to build an artistic world around a play! This class is sure to give performers a leg up for current and future auditions and productions and will help build great life skills such as communication, organization, planning, researching, and budgeting. Location: Second Floor Loft

ACTOR’S PLAYGROUND Grades: 4–5th Tuition: $300 | Insider Plus: $285 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 22 to April 1, 2024 (10 classes) Monday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. This acting class is perfect for students wanting to grow their performance skills and those that want to dip their toes into the world of performance. Students will play, explore, develop a sense of community and teamwork, gain confidence in speaking, and create characters while they explore foundational acting skills through games, scene work, music, improvisation, and more. This class prepares our students for entrance into our Actor’s Studio classes and shows.

PLAYS AND PIZZA Grades: 8–12th Tuition: $80 | Insider Plus: $76 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 29 to March 18, 2024 (4 classes) Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for this bi-weekly class (and dinner) developed exclusively for high school students! In Plays and Pizza, you will read, analyze, act, and make new friends as we eat dinner together (pizza and salad). Get ready to explore characterization, plot twists, your own voice, and so much more! Location: Second Floor Loft

THEATER DANCE: TAP Grades: 9th–Adult Tuition: $120 | Insider Plus: $114 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 22 to March 25, 2024 (6 classes) Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This bi-weekly class is designed for new tap dancers and those who have taken beginner tap dancing classes. The teacher will provide students with the opportunity to discover the joy of dancing. We will gain knowledge and understanding of timing, rhythm, and dance vocabulary. In addition to technique, students will learn dance combinations that will be worked on weekly as a group. Join us to explore the fundamentals of tap dance in a fun and active way! Drop-in cost: $30.

ADULT SCENE STUDY WORKSHOPS Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe February 1 to March 21, 2024 (6 classes) Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. In this weekly class, under the direction of Paul Champlin, we will meet to read, discuss, analyze and stage a full play. A warm and safe environment for experienced and new performers alike to jump into performing without having the pressure or obligation to memorize a full text.

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE WORSHOP Tuition: $60 | Insider Plus: $57 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe February 4, 2024 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In this dynamic, fast-paced, exciting workshop you will strengthen and polish your speaking style by utilizing tools and techniques to help you engage your audience and polish your presentation. Build self-confidence while learning how to organize and deliver interesting and relevant content to your audience. Work on breathing techniques and posture. Develop storytelling techniques that work and engage your audience.

VOICE-OVER 101 WORSHOP Tuition: $85 | Insider Plus: $80.75 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe March 17, 2024 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Looking for a side hustle or maybe a new career? If you’re curious about the world of voice-over come join our fast-paced fun, interactive, fast-paced workshop full of tips and techniques designed to offer you an introduction to the exploding world of voice over! Learn how to create credible characters, have fun building your confidence as a voice actor while learning about scripts (copy) from commercials, animations, video game characters, narration and more!

Enter Stage Left Theater Auditions

Spring 2024 youth production of the comedy “Villain School” directed by Paul Champlin. Spots are limited to 22 cast members. For grades 3-8. All who register for the play up to that number will be guaranteed a role. An audition to place registered students in their role will take place on Sunday, February 4 from 2-5 p.m. at the HCA For complete audition and production details click here.

VISUAL ARTS The HCA Visual Arts program welcomes students of all ages and abilities. Led by Director Sarah Alexander, the program provides a welcoming environment where students can discover, explore, and master artistic concepts through a variety of mediums. Exploration courses are designed to let individuals discover different mediums and set personal goals to achieve at their own pace. Courses and workshops are a balance of skill-building and fun. For the more serious student, the program provides courses that cover foundational and advanced techniques. Students build a portfolio of work and receive guidance and mentorship to set them up for ongoing success in their artistic journey. Sarah Alexander Director of Visual Arts sarah@hopartscenter.org

ART ADVENTURES Grades: K–1st Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 16 to March 12, 2024 (8 classes) Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 January 20 to March 16, 2024 (8 classes) Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (90-minute class) Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 This popular HCA program is full of color and fun! Kids will create unique pieces of art that will involve the use of clay, paint and other fun materials. Each week’s project will also provide an opportunity to connect the project back to a theme involving culture, history, math or science. Students can take this class multiple times and never repeat a project!

ART EXPLORERS Grades: 2nd–3rd Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 16 to March 12, 2024 (8 classes) Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. This popular HCA program is full of color and fun! Kids will create unique pieces of art that will involve the use of clay, paint and other fun materials. Each week’s project will also provide an opportunity to connect the project back to a theme involving culture, history, math or science. Students will also learn about different artists and make work inspired by those artists. All materials will be provided. This class is a precursor to our Fine Art Academy.

CARTOONING CLUB

CARTOONS AND COMICS

Grades: 2nd–5th Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 16 to March 12, 2024 (8 classes) Tuesdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Grades: 6–12th Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 17 to March 13, 2024 (8 classes) Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m.

The Cartoon Club is a fun and creative class that will give students a well-rounded base and get them started on mastering the styles they desire to doodle in. We’ll survey the works of several great artists and study their forms and lines. Learn the tools of the trade, and how to study the fundamentals of simple perspective and anatomy. While class materials will be provided, we ask that each student bring a sketch book to class.

Designed for young artists who want to tell a story with text and images, this popular program invites students to explore cartoons, comic books, and graphic novels. Students will try their hand at creating character sheets, improving drawing skills, single panel cartoons, and short comic format. All materials will be provided, each student will be given a sketchbook that will remain in the classroom during the class duration. Even though a sketchbook is provided it is suggested that students also have one at home for doodling outside of class.

FINE ARTS ACADEMY Grades: 4–5th Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 16 to March 12, 2024 (8 classes) Tuesdays, 5:15–6:30 p.m. Tuition: $200 | Insider Plus: $190 January 22 to March 18, 2024 (8 classes) Mondays, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 This is one of the HCA’s most popular programs because it covers a little bit of everything relating to art making. Drawing, watercolors, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, clay, and pen and ink. Students will also learn about different artists and make work inspired by those artists.

FINE ARTS ACADEMY Grades: 6–8th Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 18 to March 14, 2024 (12 classes) Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuition: $240 | Insider Plus: $228 This is one of the HCA’s most popular programs because it covers a little bit of everything relating to art making. Drawing, watercolors, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, clay, and pen and ink. Students will also learn about different artists and make work inspired by those artists.

TEEN ARTIST MENTORSHIP

COMICS AND ZINES

Grades: 7–12th Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 17 to March 13, 2024 (8 classes) Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m.

Grades: 9–12th Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 19 to March 15, 2024 (8 classes) Fridays, 4 to 5 p.m.

In this class we will allow students to work independently on projects of their choosing with the availability of a professional artist and instructor to help them find their creative voices. Students will learn how to cultivate ideas into artwork and participate in group discussions learning how to benefit from positive critique sessions. This class is recommended for independent minded teens who have outgrown the Fine Art Academy but wish to continue to make art in a supportive group setting.

Graphic novels are an art form that has been growing in their legitimacy as an artform and literature. In this class, students will learn what goes into cohesive comics narratives, both shortform and graphic novel length, while developing personal style and experimentation. A variety of materials will be used while learning about page composition, character design, story structure, and drawing techniques. All skill levels are welcome.

TEEN PEN AND INK Grades: 7–12th Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 18 to March 14, 2024 (8 classes) Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Drawing with pen and ink is a commitment. The line you put down with an ink pen cannot be erased. But, drawing with pen and ink gives confidence in drawing like no other medium can. In this course students will learn and execute fundamental pen and ink drawing techniques while embracing their own personal styles. This class is Project driven exploration. All levels are welcome

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING FOR ADULTS Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 22 to Feb 12, 2024 (4 classes) Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 February 26 to March 18, 2024 (4 classes) Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuition: $160 | Insider Plus: $152 Are you new to oil painting and eager to grasp the fundamentals before delving into more intricate projects? If so, you’re in the right place. In this class, the experienced instructor Marion Buricatu will expertly guide you through essential topics including value, color theory, color mixing, composition, and the principles of light. By the conclusion of the session, you will have acquired a solid foundation, empowering you to embark on your own painting journey with confidence. Tailored for beginners, all necessary materials will be readily provided for your convenience.

BEGINNER ADULT WATERCOLORS

ADULT OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING

Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 17 to March 13, 2024 (8 classes) Wednesdays, 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 22 to March 18, 2024 (8 classes) Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m. January 18 to March 14, 2024 (8 classes) Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. January 18 to March 14, 2024 (8 classes) Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Experiment and learn about color, papers, brushes, drawing and composition, as well as many great painting techniques that will get you working and playing with watercolors! All levels are welcome. Students must bring their own materials. A materials list will be provided.

INTERMEDIATE ADULT WATERCOLORS Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 17 to March 13, 2024 (8 classes) Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon

From beginners to more accomplished oil and acrylic painters. Limited and intimate setting: seven students maximum.The instructor, Marion Buricatu, gives individual coaching to each student in the class. Classes are lively and very handson; you will get as little or much time as you need. In this multicultural environment, everyone brings a different perspective and different levels of experience, with Marion making it all work together. It is much more than just a painting class!

Expand on your skills through new and different ways to use the medium. Use all the techniques learned in Experiment with Watercolors to build on your composition, layering, and color usage through long term projects. Learn how to talk about your work through group critiques. Must have previous watercolor experience and drawing basics. This is an intermediate watercolor painting class. Suggested prerequisite classes: Experiment with Watercolors (beginner), Drawing & Sketching.

ADULT PASTEL PAINTING Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 18 to March 14, 2024 (8 classes) Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 Noon Pastels are a versatile and accessible medium to create vibrant images. Whether you are a newbie to the pastels or a long time fan, by working in a supportive and knowledgeable group you will improve your skills. We will explore what pastels can do through landscapes, portraits, copying masters and abstract work.

DRAWING COMICS FOR ADULTS Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 22 to March 18, 2024 (8 classes) Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Graphic novels are a rapidly growing art form that has been popularized by works such as Kate Beaton’s Hark! A Vagrant, and Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home. Do you have a story to tell or some amazing characters you want to be able to fully realize in a graphic novel format? Designed for the artist who wants to tell a story with text and images, this program invites students to explore cartoons, comic books, and graphic novels. All skill levels are welcome.

TRADITIONAL INDIAN PAINTING Tuition: $320 | Insider Plus: $304 Location: 98 Hayden Rowe January 31 to March 27, 2024 (8 classes) Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Every region in India can be associated with a particular form of art, ranging from Mithila paintings of North to Tanjore paintings of the South, and Pattachitra in the East to Warli in the west. In this mini class instructor Kanchan Tare will introduce students to the rich culture of India, and the traditional art of Warli painting and dot mandala painting.

POLICIES REFUNDS + CANCELLATIONS Student cancellations for any courses must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the first class meeting are eligible for a full refund. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to the Administration Office at info@hopartscenter.org. Families are asked to consider donating a portion of their fees to the HCA to help with the ongoing activities and operational support. If a cancellation/withdrawal is made less than two (2) weeks prior to the start of the session, the tuition fee is non-refundable except in the case of illness. o refunds or credits will be given for student absences nor for student cancellations made less than two N (2) weeks prior to the start date of the session. No refunds or credits will be given for none illness related student absences. The HCA will attempt to provide one (1) make-up class due to weather or instructor absence if enrollment and schedules allow. The HCA reserves the right to cancel any class or workshop due to insufficient enrollment up to two (2) business days prior to the scheduled start date of an offering. When a course or workshop is canceled by the HCA, a full refund will be issued.

CANCELLATIONS RELATED TO COVID ILLNESS Do not attend class or come into the HCA if you are ill, have tested positive for COVID-19 or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. In the event that you are ill and are no longer able to attend class, please notify the Administrative Office immediately via email at info@hopartscenter.org. The HCA’s standard cancellation policies as listed above, students must submit their email requests to cancel a registration within the specified cancellation deadline detailed above to be eligible for a full refund. Multi-week Registrations: Students are eligible for a pro-rated (tuition-only) credit of the week(s) of a multi-week class that they missed provided that they have provided timely notification to the Administrative Office via email (info@hopartscenter.org) of their intended absence(s) from class and can provide documented proof of a recent positive COVID test or a doctor’s note. Timely notification is defined as advanced notice of each absence in writing via email prior to your class start time. Late notifications will not be considered eligible. Student absence(s)/attendance will be cross-checked with your instructor before your credit can be processed. NO exceptions will be considered for requests made after the class session has completed.

WAIVERS The Student understand there is a certain amount of reasonable risk of minor injury associated with this program and do not hold the Hopkinton Center of the Arts, Enter Stage Left Theater, or the Town of Hopkinton responsible for any such injuries. Students are occasionally photographed or filmed during classes for promotional purposes. Names are not used. By enrolling yourself or your child at the HCA, you grant permission for you and/or your child to be photographed or filmed for this purpose. You must notify the HCA office in writing regarding any restrictions.

CODE OF CONDUCT The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is committed to fostering an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, and harassment. All individuals are treated with respect and dignity, contribute fully, and have equal opportunities. All persons working or associating with our community of The Hopkinton Center for the Arts are expected to uphold and abide by this Code of Conduct.

SCHOLARSHIPS + FINANCIAL AID

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts believes the arts are for everyone and thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund we are able to assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Needbased scholarships are available for HCA classes to residents of Hopkinton and surrounding Metrowest communities. Assistance is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student.

Please visit our website www.HopArtsCenter.org and fill out our online scholarship form.

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS? Registration is available 24/7 online at www.HopArtsCenter.org If you need assistance with registering for a class please email info@hopartscenter.org or call (508) 435-9222 Monday–Friday during business hours. Wait Lists

You will refrain from any form of harassment, bullying, or discrimination, and cooperate fully in any investigation of a harassment or discrimination complaint.

The HCA does keep wait lists for classes that are full. The lists are on a first come first serve basis. Once your name is added to a list you will be contacted if a spot becomes available.

Read the full HCA’s Code of Conduct at

Payment Plans

www.HopArtsCenter.org/hca-code-conduct

Payment is required in full at time of registration. No payment plans or deposits are accepted to hold your position in a class. Upper Ballet is the only program that requires a deposit and provides a payment plan for its 32-week session. Discounts INSIDER PLUS LEVEL membership and above receives 5% off all classes. Learn more by visiting our website at www.HopArtsCenter.org