Youth Programs   

The purpose of the CPR and First Aid training program is for participants to gain or improve knowledge and skill proficiency in First Aid, CPR, and AED skills. We will learn how to help adult, child, and infant patients in emergency situations, including injuries and medical emergencies. This hybrid course is provided in partnership with Shoreline Community College, WestCoast CPR Training and the Health and Safety Institute.

Participants will learn CPR and First Aid initially with a comprehensive 4 hour online training course. Once registered, you will be sent the instructions to log in to take the 4 hour online training before the in-person training.The training will conclude with a fun and interactive hands-on practice class at Shoreline Community College. The in-person portion will provide the opportunity to practice adult, child, and infant CPR, AED, and some basic first aid skills. Upon successfully completing this course, participants will receive an adult, child, and infant CPR/AED & First Aid certification card valid for 2 years. Join us and learn the confidence and skills necessary to save lives! For 16+ students and adults of all ages.

 The personal narrative is a powerful tool, useful for your college application essay, to communicate your truth, or to make an argument in the greater world. Come see how to build a creative, yet effective essay from scratch to use as you need! For ages 16+

Costume Crew

Like fashion and period costumes? This class is for creative types who have basic sewing knowledge. We will learn the foundations of costume design theory and gain skills in costume-making that support design for the stage. Our main projects this quarter are simple pattern sewing and thrift flips to create costumes for "Scrooge's Christmas" that performs the weekend of December 15-17 at the Shoreline CC Theater. Class members interested in joining costume crew during the performances will be required to commit to all shows and additional rehearsals scheduled onstage the week prior. Students must bring their own working sewing machine and basic supplies (scissors, thread, needles, straight pins) to every class session. Students 12+ and adults of all ages

Make-up for the Stage Love a good before and after reveal? This class is for creative types who love people, make-up, and design. We will learn the foundations of color theory, make-up care, and respect for people. You¿ll learn how to apply and transform yourself and others via aging make-up and ghostly make-up. You'll be invited to apply your skills on actors in support of "Scrooge's Christmas" that performs the weekend of December 15-17 at the Shoreline CC Theater. Class members interested in applying make-up for actors during the performances will be required to commit to shows and additional rehearsals scheduled onstage the week prior. Students must provide their own make-up kit and bring it to class each week. Additional supplies provided by Dandylyon Drama. Students 14+  and adults of all ages

Musical Theatre Acting- Dickens Performers for Performers Ages 12+ and adults of All Ages! 

Has it been a while since you were on stage? This experience is ideal for performers of all experience levels who desire to be in a supportive but professional environment. Join us as we become a top-notch acting ensemble that rehearses and performs in costume and on stage. Our professional teaching artists will help you identify your strengths as a performer and find a role that allows you to grow and excel. This group will play townspeople, party-goers, and ghostly apparitions. Learn theater etiquette, acting technique, and gain confidence! By signing up for this class you are committing to perform four times as an integrated part of "Scrooge's Christmas" shows the weekend of December 15-17 in the Shoreline Community College Theater. A few additional rehearsals will be scheduled onstage prior to performances. Class fee $179, Production Fee $200 covers production costs such as your costumes and makeup.

Musical Theatre Voice- Dickens Carolers for Singers Ages 12+ and adults of All Ages!

Love the stage but prefer singing in a group? Join us as we become a caroling group that rehearses and performs classic Dickens era carols in costume and on stage. Learn vocal health strategies, choir technique, and gain confidence in a supportive environment. By signing up for this class you are committing to perform four times as an integrated part of the "Scrooge's Christmas" shows the weekend of December 15-17 at the Shoreline Community College Theater. A few additional rehearsals will be scheduled onstage prior to performances. Class fee $179, Production Fee $200 covers production costs such as your costumes and makeup.

Tech Crew & Theater Design

Like being part of the action behind the scenes? This class is for responsible types who love technology, creativity, and innovation. We will learn the foundations of design theory and gain skills in technologies that support design for the stage. Our main projects this quarter are designing posters, programs, and props for "Scrooge's Christmas" that performs the weekend of December 15-17 at the SCC Theater. Class members interested in running tech during the performances will be required to commit to all shows and additional rehearsals scheduled onstage the week prior. Students must bring their own working laptop to every class session. For students 14+ and adults of all ages 

Youth Musical Theatre Performers- Opening Act for Kids Ages 8-11

"Opening Act" performers rehearse and perform a musical theatre song in costume on stage. Learn healthy vocal technique, classic dance moves, and gain confidence in a supportive and age appropriate experience. This quarter, the selection is "Santa by the Book" which is a charming song from the musical "Yes, Virginia!" and is a celebration of world culture and the magic of reading books. Students will learn about Chinese, Armenian, French, Danish, Hawaiian, Swedish, and Ukrainian traditions and be invited to share about their own cultural winter holidays. Students will perform twice as the opening act of "Scrooge's Christmas" shows the weekend of December 15-17 at the Shoreline Community College Theater.

Learn to look and see to be able to draw what is before you! In this introductory class, we will move from learning to really look and see, to exploring approaches to line drawing and shading. Along the way, we will delve into proportion, positive and negative space and perspective. Working with pencil, charcoal, and pen/ink on paper, you will leave this class with the confidence to draw! Apply methods of measuring to gain greater accuracy and proportion in your drawings. Students who took previous courses can build on what they have learned with new and challenging projects! For age 16+ and adults of all ages

The Print/Etching Workshop is an introductory print class using acrylic printing plates for drypoint methods in addition to acetate plates working at a manageable scale. It's a great way to learn how printmaking is done and be accessible at home. We will touch on some history about printing, in particular, methods of etching. The goal is to bring home multiple prints, some with added color, ready to be framed and proudly hung on walls at home. history about printing, in particular, methods of etching. The goal is to bring home multiple prints, some with added color, ready to be framed and proudly hung on walls at home. For ages 15+ and adults of all ages.

Holiday Crafting Lab/Make a Bookbag 

Are you getting ready for the holiday gift making season and you need time or help or inspiration? We will be machine sewing a book bag. You will learn to do applique, straight stitch and zig zag on your machine. You will walk away with a book bag you can gift for the holidays. (Supplies you need to bring: 3/8 yard of cotton, wool or corduroy for outside of bag, 3/8 yard of contrasting cotton fabric for inside, matching thread, fabric scissors, pins, & sewing machine). For students 15+ and adults of all ages. If you would like to borrow a machine, please contact the facilitator after registration.

Nothing beats a hand-crafted gift! In this workshop you'll make rolled paper beads, then craft them into a pair of earrings. Create exotic bath tub teas using essential oils and botanicals, a create a super cute pinecone owl and a sweet felt ornament for your favorite camper! You'll leave this workshop with four handmade gifts created especially by you - perfect for giving! You will also go home with patterns and instructions for making more at home. All supplies provided. For adults and youth age 15+ (will accept students age 12-14 accompanied by an adult). 

Spend an afternoon with Lee Ann Hittenberger, an experienced seamstress and costume designer and you will learn so much about altering your own clothes! You will learn how to take-in an oversized shirt, make darts, take-in side seams and take up the cuff. Also learn how to: take a hem, set up for sewing and hand hemming. Bring straight sewing pins, hand needle, scissors, matching thread and your shirt, and skirt or pants that have been sitting in your closet for far too long and need hemming. We will get you set up, marked and ready to go. You can also bring anything that has a pesky hole in it and we¿ll show you how to make a simple or decorative patch. A personal sewing machine recommended but optional. Contact the instructor if you need to borrow a machine or have questions. For high school students 15+ and adults of all ages! 

Whether around the campfire, through a script, or on the page, we love telling scary stories. But how do you level up your horror stories so they stick around in your readers' heads? Come ready to write! Teens 16+ and adults welcome. Costumes and candy encouraged.

Come explore the art of yoga for flexibility, exercise and mindfulness.This class is great for beginners and intermediate students to practice and develop their yoga skills simultaneously. Students are encouraged to bring their own mat and full water bottle. All other props will be provided. For students 16+ and adults of all ages!

Come explore the art of yoga for flexibility, exercise and mindfulness.This class is great for beginners and intermediate students to practice and develop their yoga skills simultaneously. Students are encouraged to bring their own mat and full water bottle. All other props will be provided. For students 16+ and adults of all ages!