SIGN UP NOW FOR MORPHING PAPER WORKSHOP!

Jennifer Heater will be teaching the collage class as part of our Morphing Paper Workshop on March 20.  Here's a sample of her great work.  This is your chance to learn from this wonderful artist.  The daylong paper workshop includes three classes: collage with Jennifer, kite-making with Glenn Davison, and origami with Gustavo Garcia Barragan.  This is a wonderful opportunity for kindergarten through adult for $20.  E-mail us at CCAatTownHall@gmail.com for a registration form.  The workshop will run from 9:30 to 3:00 pm.  Bring your own bag lunch or order one supplied by Carven Catering.

CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL JOURNEY MEDITATION, Monday, March 1, 2010

Crystal Singing Bowl Journey Meditation, 7-8pm, $14

Through the beautiful sounds of the quartz crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bells, rattles, rain sticks and other harmonious percussion instruments Bindy leads you on a soul journey through the chakras where the gifts are as endless and abundant as we desire them to be.

Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on, pillows or bolsters for comfort, and a blanket for cover.

To register please send an e-mail to bindy@bindy.org or call me directly at 508-517-2291. *And please feel free to share this with anyone who would connect*

SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE PROGRAM FOR AGES 14 - 18

The CCA wants to know if there is community interest in a two week Summer Music Theatre Program, July  12 - 23, 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday, for students 14 through 18 years old. Auditions would be in early April. More details to come, but let us know if you would be interested. Students would receive professional coaching and other musical studies. 

If interested send us an e-mail:  CCAatTownHall@gmail.com

 

SPRING VACATION PROGRAM APRIL 19-23 FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS

Not going away for Spring Vacation?  A team of area experts have designed a unique program to address the challenges facing girls entering grades seven, eight and nine. Cost of $275 includes healthy snacks, hands-on demonstrations and more.  The program runs from 9 am to 3 pm.   For details, curriculum overview, other vacation and summer weeks, please e-mail Kathleen@KathleenVeth.com, call 978.256.9391 or visit www.aweekofselfdiscovery.com.

SIGN UP NOW FOR MORPHING PAPER WORKSHOP!

There's something for everyone at the CCA...

TUEDAY EVENINGS AT AT THE CCA


The Merrimack Valley Chorale was conceived in the summer of 1982, for the purpose of presenting classical and popular choral music. It is the expressed wish of the membership to enjoy to the fullest the music they sing, and to preserve and expand the strong bonds of friendship that exist in the Chorale. Membership is open to all interested, with no auditions are required. Rehearsals for 2009-2010 are on Tuesdays at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. The Merrimack Valley Chorale is celebrating 25 years of bringing light, fun music to the Merrimack Valley. No Audition Required Reasonable Membership Dues For further information call 978.256.7915


THE CHELMSFORD ART SOCIETY AT THE CCA


All residents of Chelmsford, Massachusetts and its surrounding communities who have an interest in the arts and crafts are invited to become members of the Chelmsford Art Society. Membership is open to any person who produces art or craftwork or has an active interest in the arts and crafts.  Go to the calendar for meeting dates.




WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT THE CCA


Music Together classes are playful, educational, music and movement classes for the whole family! Come join a class as Music Together celebrates 21 years of family music making!  We create a community of active music makers!  Both adults and children are actively engaged in the musical activities.  We explore rhythm with our bodies, shake instruments, sing songs and have a great time!  Children are allowed to move freely around the room.  We like to let the children explore freely at their own level.  Children play with rhythm instruments like egg shakers,  drums, triangles, etc.  Everyone has a really good time at the end of class "jam sessions".  To Register Call Karen Pokross, Director at (978)589-1161  


http://www.joyfulmusic.com/




TOASTMASTERS AT THE CCA, 2nd AND 4th THURSDAYS AT 7 PM


In June 2009 Chelmsford Toastmasters celebrated its 30th anniversary as an active club. For the past several years, thanks to our vibrant members, we have achieved Presidential Distinguished status by reaching our annual membership and achievement goals! What's the secret to Toastmasters' success? Practice. Instead of passively listening to lectures by communications experts, Toastmasters believes that people can only truly improve their public speaking skills by actually speaking in front of others regularly. Our club provides a proactive and supportive atmosphere for members to speak at club meetings. By taking advantage of our ongoing speaking opportunities, you'll find yourself becoming more and more at ease when you are called upon to speak in public! Be a guest at an upcoming meeting.

APRIL VACATION WEEK FOR 7TH - 9TH GRADE GIRLS 


Not going away Spring Vacation week, April 19 - 23?  A team of area experts have designed a unique program to address the challenges facing girls entering grades seven, eight and nine. Cost of $275 includes healthy snacks, hands-on demonstrations and more. The program will run from 9 am to 3 pm.  For details, curriculum overview, other vacation and summer weeks, please e-mail Kathleen@KathleenVeth.com, call 978.256.9391 or visit www.aweekofselfdiscovery.com.

Happenings at the CCA

The CCA Gallery officially opened on February 13 with "Cupcake Art" in conjunction with The Great Chelmsford Cupcake Fest.  We are just getting started and will open the Gallery on Sundays from 2 - 4 pm and on the first Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.


VOLUNTEERS are needed to welcome visitors during Gallery hours.  Let us know if you would like to be part of the newest art scene!  Just go to the first page of our website, www.ChelmsfordCenterfortheArts.org and SIGN UP!




A fun time was had by all at the first Great Chelmsford Cupcake Fest.  See photos at right of some of our entries.  The cupcakes may be gone, but you can still see the cupcake art in the gallery, including Donna Berger's diptych shown above.