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Maple Arts Academy is affiliated with the following organizations:
The Studio/The Creative Company Dance and Theatre. Coming this Fall! Instructor Norma Fowler will be teaching ballet, tap and jazz techniques as well as acting and musical theatre to both beginners and advanced students. In addition, master classes, open to the public, will be held on Saturdays once per month. Call Maple Arts Academy at (248) 254-4125 or The Creative Company/The Studio at (248) 486-0649 for more information! Lily Pad Art Studio Lily Pad Art Studio is the art and classes created and taught by, artist, Kimberly Holback. Lily Pad Art Studio’s current location is in Kimberly’s home studio, in Howell, MI. Classes are held in satellite locations in Brighton and Commerce Township. Kimberly is a professional artist that creates with both pencil and oils. Kimberly belongs to the Livingston Fine Art Association and The Brighton Art Guild. She enjoys being involved in the both communities through art. Kimberly grew up in the Pacific Northwest. She loved art as a child, and continued to pursue her artwork and attended college in Tennessee studying Art and Psychology. Discovering a love of portraiture over the last few years, Kimberly has moved her art in that direction. While teaching, she draws on her experience and training in early childhood education and years of working with young children. Kimberly thinks that everyone should be able to have access to fine art and she enjoys providing opportunities for others to experience the joy of creating. Just like dance or music, art is a human expression that helps us communicate our feelings in a logical way and creates understanding of the world around us. For more information contact:mailto:tkholback@sbcglobal.net 517-548-2064 Lindsay Bochenek - LZ Designz Bochenek is a local, professional and fun artist who has loved art since childhood. In her early years, she belonged to the National Art Honors Society, won second place in a statewide wildlife competition held at Cranbrook, and received a lifetime award for creation of the Oakland Activities Association logo. She proudly earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from College of Creative Studies with a major in Illustration (www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu). Today, Bochenek is owner of LZ Designz, a one-stop shop for individuals and businesses who are in need of graphic design, murals, portraits, photo restorations and retouching, and now ART Classes for Kids! Bochenek adores children and is very passionate about teaching them the fundamentals of drawing and painting. She strongly believes that with a little patience, practice and an open mind: EVERYONE CAN DRAW (even those who say they can only draw stickfigures!). ;) Please visit Bochenek's website at www.lzdesignz.com. She can also be reached at 734-250-0293 or by email at lzdesignz@yahoo.com. Maple Arts Music Department The MAA Music Department is committed to nurturing students of all ages and abilities, with instruction from highly credentialed instructors in piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, cello, violin and voice. For biographies of our top-notch instructors, please visit www.mapleartsmusic.com. To schedule a lesson, please call (248) 254-4125 or contact admin@mapleartsacademy.com. Michael Pope, Education Support Michael Pope earned his Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan with an emphasis on Asian Studies. He spent one semester studying in Seoul, South Korea and three years teaching English as a Second Language in China and South Korea. Since 2007, he has taught and tutored reading, writing and ESL to students from all over the world at Language Center International and Lawrence Technological University. For more information, please contact Michael Pope at (586) 212-5890. Piyo and Yoga Piyo combines a non-traditional application of yoga and Pilates movements to improve strength, flexibility, balance, core stability, reduce stress and provide a mild cardiovascular effect. Classes are 1 hour long and are suitable for all levels of fitness. Bring a mat, water and wear comfortable clothes. Yoga focuses on harmony between body and mind. To achieve this, yoga uses movement, breath, posture, relaxation and meditation in order to establish a healthy, lively, and balanced approach to life. The instructors have over 20 years combined experience and will safely guide you through your practice, helping you achieve your level of personal growth on and off the mat. Kymm Loch, C.M.T. and Certified Piyo Instructor: (248) 212-6944 Jen Call, Certified Yoga Teacher: (248) 756-6708 Story Rhythms Storytelling, the art of telling a tale from the heart, creates rich images in the minds of both listener and teller. Literature comes alive and audiences become immersed. As a storyteller, singer, songwriter and musician, Karen Czarnik's unique performances combine music and tale to teach, engage, encourage and tickle the funny bone. Her collaboration of character and story reveal colorful images in the minds of listeners. From stage to elementary classrooms, campfires to coffee houses, Karen's music, voice and stories inspire audiences of all ages. Starting in January 2010, Karen will hold classes for children and teens, including LOL-Laugh Out Loud Improv Theatre for students grades 6-12, and CAST-Crafts, Arts & Storytelling Theatre for students grades K-4. For more information about Karen Czarnik and Story Rhythms, please visit http://www.storyrhythms.com/ or call (248) 766-4323. Falun Gong/Falun Dafa Falun Gong, also called Falun Dafa, is an ancient practice for the Mind, Body and Spirit deeply rooted in the traditional Chinese culture. This practice is guided by the universal principals of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance. Since its introduction to the public in May 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi in China, Falun Gong has quickly spread around the world to over 60 countries. More than 100 million people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds have achieved physical and mental wellness and moral ascension through practicing Falun Gong. Falun Gong is non-political, non-religious, and classes are free to the public (a small donation to cover facility costs is appreciated). For more information, contact Roger, Falun Gong teacher, at 248-788-1219. Yak Academy Yak Academy, an EarlyBirds Learning Company, offers foreign language classes for children ages 1-10. Through a proprietary one-of-a-kind program, Yak Academy immerses children in language through games, songs, art and play. While the goal is to build basic language comprehension and speech production, just as importantly, Yak Academy strives to create a love for language and an appreciation for new cultures that will last a lifetime! Classes in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese will be held at Maple Arts Academy. To discuss upcoming programs or to enroll, please visit http://www.yakacademy.com/ or call (248) 686-2970. |