We offer a variety of group classes in art, dance, drama, guitar, piano, film, creative writing, and sewing.

PRE-K KINDERGARTEN 8 WEEK PROGRAMS
2:45-3:30 p.m. (ages 3-6, must be fully potty trained)
This year we are offering the opportunity for our Pre-K-Kindergarten students to try several AIM First classes each year.  We realize that the attention space of our younger students is much shorter, so we are offering classes that rotate every 8 weeks.  It is not necessary to participate during every 8 week period.  You select the classes to enroll your child - Art, Piano, Dance and/or Drama.  You can double up on classes if you choose.  Each department will hold classes each 8 weeks so you can take as many as you like.  Each 8 week class is $120 (plus an annual $45 registration fee, if not already paid for the school year). If you take session 2 & 4 of dance or drama classes from January 24-May 26 you can participate in the production at the end of the year (please note there will bea an additional costume and production charges, if you choose to particiapte). If your child attends First Faith Pre-School your child can be picked up at their FFP&K classrooms by the instructor, allowing parents to pick them up at 3:30 p.m. after class.  This new schedule will allow you to expose your child to all of our wonderful programs without them getting tired of taking the same class all year long.

Available sessions:

• Session 1, Sept. 12 - Nov. 4, 2010
• Session 2, Nov. 8, 2010 - Jan. 20, 2011 (note there is a 1 week break for Thanksgiving and 2 week break for Christmas Holiday)
• Session 3, Jan. 24 - Mar. 24, 2011 (note there is a 1 week break for Spring Break)
• Session 4, Apr. 4 - May 26, 2011

ART

MONDAY
5:00-5:50 p.m. |  Aspiring Artists | (ages 4-6)
No prior art experience required. Art class that introduces your child to a variety of mediums & helps to spark creative imaginations. $60 per month includes all supplies.

6:00-6:50 p.m.  | Aspiring Artists | (ages 7-9)
At least one year of art instruction outside of school  and a serious interest in Art required. Art class that helps your child develop a unique style as an artist through a variety of mediums & nurtures your child’s creative mind.  $60 per month includes all supplies.

6:00-6:50 p.m.  |  Film and Digital Photography | (ages 9 and up)
No prior photography experience required. Class designed to help you understand your camera.  Learn how to apply knobs and buttons to your pictures taking and how to make great pictures.  Lighting and composition will also be a part of this week long instruction.  Digital or Film cameras are welcome.  Bring the camera manual and camera to first class.  Rental is available at Arlington Camera in Arlington.  $60 per month.

TUESDAY
4:00-4:50 p.m.  | Messy Sculpting Class | (ages 6-10)
No prior art experience required. Class will include a variety of fun sculpting projects including working with clay, pottery and other molding and design projects. $6o per month includes all supplies.

5:00-5:50 p.m. | Pencil and Paper Drawing Class | (ages 9-Adult)
No prior drawing experience required. Class focus on pencil and charcoal drawing.  Teacher to provide list of required paper and pencils first day of class as necessary. $6o per month.

THURSDAY
5:00-5:50 p.m.  | Mixed Medium Art Class | (ages 5-8)
At least one year of art instruction outside of school required. Art class that explores all mediums of art & develops your child’s creative thinking. $60 per month includes all supplies.

6:00-6:50 p.m. | Painting Class | (ages 9-adult)
No prior experience required. This is a painting class.  Students will work with acrylic, oils and watercolor through out the year Teacher to provide list of required paint brushes needed the first day of class as necessary. $6o per month.

DANCE

MONDAY
5:00-5:50 p.m. |  Level I Beginning Tap/Ballet | (ages 4-5)
No prior dance experience required.  Class will focus on tap and ballet for the beginning dancer.  $60 per month.  Recital production fees will be invoiced in January.  Recital costume fees (approximately $100 for 2 costumes) are due by January 31.

6:00-6:50 p.m. | Beginning Tap/Jazz/Choreography Class | (4th grade and up)
Tap, jazz and showstyle dancing class. Teaching several musical numbers with a mid year performance and end of year production. $60 per month.  Recital production fees will be invoiced in January.  Recital costume fees (approximately $100 for 2 costumes) are due by January 31.

TUESDAY
4:00-4:50 p.m. | Level II Intermediate Tap/Ballet | (ages 5-7)
At least one year prior dance training with this company required.  Class will focus on tap and ballet for the intermediate dancer. $60 per month.  Recital production fees will be invoiced in January.  Recital costume fees (approximately $100 for 2 costumes) are due by January 31.

5:00-5:50 p.m. | Level II Intermediate Tap/Ballet | (ages 8-10)
At least one year prior dance training with this company required.  Class will focus on tap and ballet for the intermediate dancer. $60 per month.  Recital production fees will be invoiced in January.  Recital costume fees (approximately $100 for 2 costumes) are due by January 31,

THURSDAY
5:00-5:50 p.m. | Level I Hip Hop | (ages 7-10)
Minimum one year ballet experience required.  Class will teach beginning jazz and hip hop techniques. $60 per month. Recital production fees will be invoiced in January.  Recital costume fees (approximately $100 for 2 costumes) are due by January 31.

6:00-6:50 p.m. | Lyrical Dance | (ages 9 and up)
At least two years prior ballet training with this company required or permission from dance instructor.  Class will focus on lyrical dance. $60 per month.  Recital production fees will be invoiced in January.  Recital costume fees (approximately $50 for 1 costume) are due by January 31.

CREATIVE WRITING

MONDAY
6:00-6:50 p.m. | Poetry Class | (ages 12-adult. Will be grouped by age)
This poetry camp requires no previous training.  In this will learn to manipulate sound, imagery, structure, meter, line, words, and theme into well-crafted poems.  $60 per month

TUESDAY
6:00 – 6:50 p.m. | Story Writing Class | (ages 8-adult. Will be grouped by age)
This writing camp requires no previous training.  This camp will include daily lessons on creative writing and story structure. Class will focus on the basics of writing and editing your creative story ideas.  $60 per month.

GUITAR

MONDAY
5:00-5:50 p.m. | Continuing Guitar | (ages 8 and up)
Requirements: Chords: I, IV, V open chord positions in the keys of D, G, A, Em and Am. Note Reading:  Notes on first 3 strings in first position on the guitar and on the music staff. Note Values and Fundamentals:  Staff, meter, sharps and flats, scales, repeat signs, tempo markings, dynamic signs and key signatures.

Learn to play guitar in a fun group setting.  Student required to provide own instrument.  Acoustic guitar preferred.  No amplifiers for electric guitars allowed.  $60 per month. Required guitar book available for purchase at the AIM office

THURSDAY
5:00-5:50 p.m. | Beginning Guitar | (ages 8 and up)
No prior guitar experience required.  Learn to play guitar in a fun group setting.  Student required to provide own instrument.  Acoustic guitar preferred.  No amplifiers for electric guitars allowed.  $60 per month. Required guitar book available for purchase at the AIM office

PIANO

MONDAY
4:00-4:50 p.m. | Young Beginners Piano | (ages 4-8)
Introduction to the wonders of music.  A fun & exciting way for your child to familiarize them with beginning music and piano skills specifically designed for younger students.  $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office.

5:00-5:50 p.m. | Continuing Young Beginners Piano | (ages 5 and up)
Must have been in a Young Beginner class for a year, or have comparable skills for this level.  Skills include: note values of quarter note, whole note, half note; t; Treble clef and Bass clef; musical alphabet; and letter names of white keys. $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office.

6:00-6:50 p.m. | Young Beginners Piano | (ages 4-8)
Introduction to the wonders of music.  A fun & exciting way for your child to familiarize them with beginning music and piano skills specifically designed for younger students.  $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office.

TUESDAY
4:00-4:50 p.m. | Young Beginners Piano | (ages 4-8)
Introduction to the wonders of music.  A fun & exciting way for your child to familiarize them with beginning music and piano skills specifically designed for younger students.  $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office. 

5:00-5:50 p.m. | Level I Piano | (no age requirement)
Must have at least 1 year experience and can demonstrate mastery in note values up to a quarter note, know note names ranging from Bass C up to Treble C and be able to distinguish step wise motion and skips of a third. $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office. 

6:00-6:50 p.m. | Primer Piano | (ages 8 and up)
No prior piano experience required.  Learn beginning music and piano skills in a group setting in our custom piano lab complete with headphones for more personal instruction and training. . $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office

THURSDAY
4:00-4:50 p.m. | Primer Piano | (ages 8 and up)
No prior piano experience required.  Learn beginning music and piano skills in a group setting in our custom piano lab complete with headphones for more personal instruction and training.  $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office. 

5:00-5:50 p.m. | Continuing Young Beginners Piano | (ages 5 and up)
Must have been in a Young Beginner class for a year, or have comparable skills for this level.  Skills include: note values of quarter note, whole note, half note; t; Treble clef and Bass clef; musical alphabet; and letter names of white keys. $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office.

6:00-6:50 p.m. | Level I Piano | (no age requirement)
Must have at least 1 year experience and can demonstrate mastery in note values up to a quarter note, know note names ranging from Bass C up to Treble C and be able to distinguish step wise motion and skips of a third. $60 per month. Required piano book available for purchase at the AIM office.

DRAMA

TUESDAY
4:00-4:50 p.m. | Baby Divas Imagination Class | (ages K-1^st grade)
No prior drama experience required. Will focus on developing improvisation and imagination skills. Camp includes snack time, theater games, and craft projects. $60 per month.  Production Fee due by January 31.  Costume fee to be invoiced in February.

5:00-5:50 p.m. | Beginning Young Actors | (2nd–3rd grades)
Study of basic acting skills, stage terminology, mime and improvisation as well as preparation for year end production and in class performances mid-year. $60 per month.  Production Fee due by January 31, 2010.  Costume fee to be invoiced in February. 

5:00-5:50 p.m. | Beginning Intermediate Actors | (4^th-6^th grade)
Study of basic acting skills, character development, stage terminology, mime and improvisation as well as preparation for year end production and in class performances mid-year. $60 per month.  Production Fee due by January 31.  Costume fee to be invoiced in February.

6:00-6:50 p.m. |  Advanced Young Actors | (2nd-3rd grade)
Minimum 2 years of experience with AIM First Drama (or equivalent) required. Study continued, character development, theatre history, mime and improvisation as well as preparation for year end production and in class performances mid-year. $60 per month.  Production Fee due by January 31, 2010.  Costume fee to be invoiced in February. 

5:00-5:50 p.m. | Advanced Intermediate Actors | (4^th-6^th grade)
Two prior years of experience with AIM First Drama required. Study of character development, theatre history, stage terminology, mime and improvisation, duet acting as well as preparation for year end production and in class performances mid-year. $60 per month.  Production Fee due by January 31.  Costume fee to be invoiced in February.

THURSDAY
6:00-6:50 p.m. | Beginning Theater Arts | (7^th-12^th grade)
First year students learn basic acting skills, character development, stage terminology, mime, improv, duet acting, history and join others in preparation all of the productions. $60 per month.  Production Fee due by January 31.  Costume fee to be invoiced in February.

6:00-6:50 p.m. | Advanced Theater Arts | (7^th-12^th grade)
At least three  years of experience with AIM Drama. Students learn continued character development, tech theatre, advanced improv, duet acting, Shakespeare unite and performance and join others in preparation all of the productions. $60 per month.  Production Fee due by January 31.  Costume fee to be invoiced in February.

SEWING

THURSDAY
6:00-6:50 p.m. | Beginner sewing class | (ages 10-adult)
No prior sewing experience required. You will learn the basics of sewing.  This will include knowledge of machine parts, how to threat the machine and make a bobbin, straight stitch, reverse, zigzag and how to put in a zipper and more.  There will be a fashion show at the end of each semester for parents . You can rent one of our sewing machines for $15 per month or feel free to bring your own machine.  Teacher will provide a list of additional supplies needed.  $60 per month.