Adult Enrichment Classes at BRTFAC

Beginning in Spring 2008, BRTFAC is offering a series of adult enrichment classes.
To register for one of these four wonderful classes please contact Trey Clarkson by telephone at 757-467-2887 or by e-mail at clarksoe@chsvb.org

Benvenuti!! Italian for Beginners
Ciao, my name is Giuseppina Hazen. I am from Catania, Italy; I attended the Università degli studi di Catania and earned a B.A. and M.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures. I am currently an Instructor at Old Dominion University, and I am also in pursuit of a second M.A. in Secondary Education. Are you planning a trip to Italy and would like to be able to communicate or are you simply interested in the Italian language and/or culture? With much emphasis on conversation and necessary notions of grammar, the aim of the course is to build up linguistic and communicative skills and to explore cultural subjects. Bellissimo! The class will consist of eight sessions; at the end of each session you will be able to talk with confidence about a specific theme covered during the evening, such as directions, sightseeing, eating, shopping and more. You will also learn a little bit more about the Italian culture and lifestyle. Don’t miss this great opportunity!!!

Cost = $185 • Meeting times are 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the forum at BSCHS • 8weeks = April 10 / 17 / 24 May 1 / 8 / 15 / 22 / 29

Yoga for Stress Relief – Beginner - Advanced
Arianna Gallagher, the director of Chesapeake Hot Yoga, will be offering yoga classes on the BRTFAC stage, teaching the physical science of yoga. Her individualized training will allow for any level of yoga knowledge from beginner to advanced students. Yoga has been proven to work every system in your body and stimulate every organ, gland, and muscle. Build strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance while helping with weight loss, promoting better sleep, and serving as a stress reliever. Arianna first learned yoga in Japan in the early 1990’s and went on to be trained as a yoga instructor from Bikram Choudary in Beverly Hills in 1995. She went on to refine her skills with the famous BKS lyengar in India. She now lives in Chesapeake and we are lucky to have her pass on her knowledge to you.

Cost = $185 • Meeting times are 7:00 - 8:00 PM • 9 weeks/1 day a week = April 7 / 16 / 21 / 28 • May 5 / 12

Instrumentation for a big band
Dust off your Instrument and Make Music for 7 weeks! Improve your music reading skills and bring back great memories! Instrumentation for a big band: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, drums, piano, bass, guitar, and any other instrument will be considered who wants to play some great music. There is limited seating due to instrumentation, so sign up early. Classes will be held in the Band Room of the Barry Robinson Theater and Fine Arts Center in Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School on Tuesdays, starting April 1st, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Class lead by Mr. Duane DeVoe, former Marine Corps musician, instructor at the Navy School of Music and professional musician and teacher.

Cost: $200.00 for the complete seven weeks. This is a great savings as compared to $20.00 a half hour private lesson which would be $420.00. You get to play in a group and present a performance on the 7th week.

Watercolor Painting
Robbin Malbon Brothers holds an M.F.A. in studio art from Old Dominion University/ Norfolk State University. She
has instructed and worked in various media. An award winning artist both regionally and nationally, Robbin has
traveled to Cortona, Italy with the University of Georgia as an artist-in residence. Included in her experiences, she
has taught at TCC Visual Art Center for 7 years and was Program Director for the Creative Arts Center in Hockessin,
Delaware. Presently employed by Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, she enjoys teaching watercolor to her Studio Art Classes.
Students will be introduced to the medium of watercolor through hands-on demonstrations and exercises in mixing colors, applying washes and bleeds, elements of composition, wet-in-wet and wet-in-dry techniques. Watercolor materials will be discussed and students will be encouraged to experiment with new techniques and tools. The class will conclude with a mini-critique to bolster students’ confidence in watercolor media and to offer each student a direction for their work. All supplies are furnished and supplement supplies will be discussed the first day of class.

Cost = $185 • Meeting times are 7:00 - 8:30 PM • 9 weeks/1 day a week = Mondays, April 7 – May 12