Valentine’s Card Weaving Workshop

Virtual Program Virtual Program

In this workshop, participants will learn how to make woven pieces of art using paper. The teaching artist will guide the group through the paper weaving process, and then give […]

Free

Storytelling Crash Course

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic 8885 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, California, United States

Storytelling Crash Course is a three-hour introductory workshop into the craft of storytelling for performance. Expert instructors guide you as you reflect on personal experiences, identify stories, and learn about narrative structure alongside other military community members. You’ll develop your stories through personal reflection and small group feedback. No experience necessary! About the Instructors Marilyn […]

Theatre Games for Kids

The American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, Virginia, United States

Welcome to Theatre Games, a vibrant and imaginative journey into the world of theatre for kids! This class is designed to ignite the sparks of creativity in young minds through a series of engaging and interactive theatre games and exercises. In this dynamic and fun-filled course, children ages 8-12 will explore the magic of storytelling, […]

Free

Call for Submissions: Prose, Poetry, and Visual Art

Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) is excited to launch a 2024 anthology with publisher Unleash Creatives. We seek authentic, compelling, and polished short stories, creative nonfiction, humor, poetry, photography, and visual art.  Theme: Partnerships, The Untold Stories Partners are an integral aspect of military life, at home and afar, during deployment and after homecoming. Partnerships […]

Free

Acting: Solo Performance

The American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, Virginia, United States +1 more

Everyone has a story to tell, let’s find yours! In this class, students will have the opportunity to write and perform their own personal stories. You get to decide what […]

Pen to Paper: Starting a 10-minute Play

Arlington Cultural Affairs 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, Virginia, United States

This workshop will provide basic playwriting nuts and bolts instruction with substantial writing exercises to get participants started on writing a 10-minute play. Participants will be invited to a 2nd session in June, 2024 to prepare their plays for submission to a military-themed playwriting competition. About the instructor Stephanie Kline is an ASAP Comedy Bootcamp […]

Free

Smokin’ & Jokin’

American Legion Post 416 210 W F St, Encinitas, California, United States

Join some of San Diego's funniest people at this military-friendly Open Mic! This show features ASAP Alumni, military-connected comedians, and local talent. Interested in performing? Sign up in advance here. This open mic is run by veterans and prioritizes veteran and military family performers, but we welcome non-military affiliated comics as well. All are welcome […]

Acting

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Taught by professional theatre artists, this class will introduce you to rehearsal techniques including scene work, character development, voice and movement, and dramatic interpretation. This is a six-week week class […]

Printmaking Studio

Virginia MOCA 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Experiment, play, and learn simple hands-on printmaking methods. Each week we will use common materials; foam sheets, masking & clear packing tape, soft cut Lino sheets, cyanotype, and found objects. […]

Journaling and Nature Sketch

Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center 4205 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, Virginia, United States

Welcome spring with observations of nature in your sketchbook, learning some basic observation and rendering skills in pencil and pen, adding watercolor wash and detail as we progress. Journaling and […]

Storytelling Bootcamp for Military Spouses

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Offered exclusively for military spouses. In this six-week class, you’ll transform your real-life experiences into relatable, compelling stories in a fun, supportive environment. Instructors will use interactive exercises to discover […]

Acrylic Painting

Indianapolis Arts Center 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Bring your inspiration and eye for beauty as you discover the unique properties of acrylic paint. Learn the fundamentals behind color mixing, brushwork, application, and composition as you put your […]

Operation Improv

Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Station 14: Charlton Hall 740 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Taking an Improv class is a great way to become more spontaneous, less self-conscious, and have fun. You can expect to improve your acting, public speaking or social skills. Get […]

Comedy Bootcamp

Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Station 14: Charlton Hall 740 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a […]

Comedy Bootcamp

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a public audience. Our 600+ graduates have gone on to perform on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Warner Theater, Gotham Comedy Club, and The […]

Storytelling Bootcamp

Indiana Historical Society 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

In this six-week class, you’ll transform your real-life experiences into relatable, compelling stories in a fun, supportive environment. Instructors will use interactive exercises to discover your life’s stories, develop a narrative structure, infuse engaging details, then polish your performance. This six-week class meets on Saturdays: March 16, 23, April 6, 13, 20, and 27 (skip […]

Women’s Storytelling Bootcamp

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

In this six-week class, you’ll transform your real-life experiences into relatable, compelling stories in a fun, supportive environment. Instructors will use interactive exercises to discover your life’s stories, develop a narrative structure, infuse engaging details, then polish your performance. This class is for women veterans, military spouses, family members, and caregivers. Your six-week class meets […]

Comedy Bootcamp

Charles Houston Recreation Center 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a public audience. Our 600+ graduates have gone on to perform on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Warner Theater, Gotham Comedy Club, and The […]

Comedy Bootcamp

Red Curb Comedy 8403 E US HWY 36, Avon, Indiana, United States

Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a public audience. Our 600+ graduates have gone on to perform on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Warner Theater, Gotham Comedy Club, and The […]

Comedy Bootcamp

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a public audience. Our 600+ graduates have gone on to perform on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Warner Theater, Gotham Comedy Club, and The […]

Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Finding your writing voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering and re-tinkering your way into a creative cul-de-sac. In this 6-week class, you’ll write – in the moment – to cues and prompts and then share your work in […]

Gouache Painting

Virtual Program Virtual Program

If watercolor and acrylics had a baby, it might look like gouache. Imagine water-activated paint that can be applied with more solid color layers like acrylic—that's gouache (pronounced goo-aash). In this beginner gouache painting class, we will cover foundational skills including the properties of the paint, the painting order of operations, layering colors, swatching, and […]

Introduction to Playwriting

The Garden Alexandria 5380 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite C, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

In this seven-week class, participants will learn the fundamentals of playwriting to write and produce a short play. We will utilize writing prompts to get the creative juices flowing, though students are free to explore any subject. Through peer-feedback and instructor guidance, each participant will have a final product to perform for friends and family. […]

Operation Improv

IndyFringe 719 E. St. Clair St, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

In this 6 week, in person class you will learn skills that go beyond the stage. If you are looking to become a better listener, improve public speaking skills, build self confidence, explore your creative side, meet new people, start your path to becoming a performing improviser, or simply have fun for two hours a […]

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