Summer fun: Looking Glass camps include theater
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Camps at Looking Glass Artists Center
Presto! Magic Camp
•June 11-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Campers age 8 to 80 are invited to learn the tricks of the trade from real magicians. Bring a bag lunch each day. $125.
French Camp
•June 18-22, 1-5 p.m. Ages 8-12. Kids will learn French words and phrases while having fun with music, games, field trips, art and cooking. The week culminates with a Parisian street fair the evening of Friday, June 22. $65.
Chess Camp
•June 25-29, 1-5 p.m. All ages and levels. Players will be matched with players of similar ability. Beginners are welcome. $65.
Music camps
All music camps are led by licensed music teachers. Tuition includes all materials.
•June 18-22, 9-11 a.m. —Music activities for ages 4 and 5. $45.
•June 25-29, 8:30-11:30 a.m. — Piano Plus for Beginners, ages 8-11. $55.
•June 25-29, 1-5 p.m. — Piano Plus for beginners for ages 12-15. $65.
•July 9-13, 9-11 a.m., music activities for ages 4 and 5. $45
•July 9-13, 1-5 p.m., Piano Level 1B for ages 12-15. $65.
Music theater camp
•July 30-Aug. 3, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Kids ages 8-12 will put together a show in just one week. Performance at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 3. $125.
Teen Open Mic Nights
•Mondays during the summer months, young performers ages 19 and under are invited to perform. For more information, contact salisburyartists@gmail.com
The Looking Glass Artists Center is offering a week-long summer course, “Presto! Magic Camp”.
The magic apprenticeship is for children ages 8-80 years interested in learning and performing the tricks and skills of a magician. It will be held in the Center’s black box theatre at 405 N. Lee St. in Salisbury, June 11-15 , 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch.
The program is headed by local resident Buddy Farnan, an award-winning prestidigitator, along with other professional master magicians. According to Farnan, “The event will empower all students to stimulate their creativity and further their interest in the theatre arts.” Attendees will learn from expert magicians and attend daily performances by their skilled magic coaches.
Space is limited to 15 students, so early registration is recommended. The complete fee is $125 for the week and includes all materials.
Additional classes and activities will become available. Keep checking www.salisburyartists.com for opportunities.
All camps require $10 registration fee to reserve space. The registration fee is included in the tuition. The remainder of the tuition is paid the first day of camp.
To register, or for more information, contact Looking Glass Artists Center, 704-633-2787, or salisburyartists@gmail.com. Information is also available of the website: www.salisburyartists.com.
Looking Glass Artists Center is located at 405 N. Lee St.