Upcoming Events

STEAM - Single Class
with Judy Isbitiren LISC & Kathleen Ruscick
EEA STEAM weekly workshop is a program that is a collaboration between EEA and the LI Science Center in Riverhead. Our curriculum will be a one-hour program based on a famous artwork; such as; Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Students and Instructors discuss the painting and students receive a brief art history lesson. Instructors connect specific art works with a science topic. The class closes with a combined art and science project which relates to both the artist's style and connects to the science topic. This one-hour jam packed fun with education is a weekly-workshop you won't want your child to miss!
All materials are included.
Each session promotes a new topic.
EEA and LISC members are eligible for member pricing.
Cost:
Single class enrollments can be purchased each week for members at $20.00 per class and non-members for $25.00 per class.
15 Session Dates in total:
October 14, 21, 28
Nov. 4, 11
Dec. 2, 9, 16
Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3 & 10, & 17
Upcoming Classes in 2021
January 27, David Hockney
Photographic Camera and how it works
February 3, Van Gogh
encore on The Planets
February 10, Henri Rousseau
The importance of the rainforest and jungles.
February 17, Pablo Picasso,
Using shapes for structure and strength
Zoom: 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Zoom version: $10 per class for members $15 per class for non-members
A material list will be supplied prior to Zoom classes.

Songwriting
with John Tocco
The Basic Steps in a
Masterclass Format - 14 years and up
This is a class for any student or adult who is ready to take their musicianship to the next level and tackle the world of songwriting. John will take you through a step-by-step approach to songwriting. He will help you brainstorm ideas that are in line with your musical vision. You will learn how words and phrases can develop into melodies and hooks, as well as how to write chords and accompaniment along with those ideas. Then, together you will analyze different song forms and structures to create a final product. In the final classes, everyone will perform their songs in a masterclass format.
Cost
Members: $100.00 per session
Non-members: $120.00 per session
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
(5 classes)
Five weeks per session
Session One
January 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 2021
(no class February 17)
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (5 classes)
Click the link below to register below

Drums, Drums, Drums
with Nicholas Bavaro
Ages 12+
Coming to Riverhead is East End Arts Newest Percussion Ensemble. Utilizing a wide range of percussion instruments, from the standard to the exotic, Drums, Drums, Drums presents a diverse range of musical styles. This ensemble is geared toward those students with an already established percussion/musical background who wish to further their percussion knowledge and hone their rhythmic skills.
Cost
Member - $100
Non-member - $120
Fridays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (5 classes)
January 29,
February 5, 12, 19, 26

Superheroes & Comics
with Kenneth Jackson
Imagine creating your very own superhero figure and bringing him or her to life through painting?
Kenneth Jackson has done that with his hero series of oil paintings and wants to share his talents with you!
Like many of you, Kenneth loved to draw when he was young, and was intrigued by the creativity of developing his very own heroes. Through this class, Kenneth shares his process and walks you through the steps of creating a character, giving it a purpose, and a story.
Then he instructs students how to transfer created images onto a canvas. Utilizing graphic lines, strong colors, and learning the process used in countless comic book drawings, you will embark on your own journey into the imagination and mystery of the Super Hero.
This class is for all ages! And anyone who really wants to explore this process and really leap tall buildings in a single bound!
Be your own superman and see where your creative process takes you!
Cost
Members - $160.00
Non-members - $192.00
Saturdays, 10:00am to 12:00pm
(4 sessions)
January 16, 23, 30
February 6
Click the Link Below to Register. Limited Space
Fantastic Art Time
Instructor: Kenneth Jackson
This fun-filled hour and a half class is packed with tons of art exploration. Students discover new ways to paint and draw, working with multiple mediums that allow them to create and let their imaginations to go wild.
All Materials Included.
3-Week Session Cost:
Member - $90.00
Non-member - $108.00
Single class cost
Member - $30.00
Non-member $36.00
Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
January 16, 23, & 30
(three- week session)
Click the link below to register

After School Art with Melissa
instructed by Melissa Haupt
Melissa has been teaching art for 22 years in the Riverhead school district and now shares her expertise with the students of East End Arts.
Melissa brings experience and creativity to this after school art class. Children will work on multi media projects, concentrating on one project per class.
Melissa introduces the students to artists and their medium, and encourages them to create their own masterpieces.
Creativity involves critical thinking, planning, and focusing your attention. Children learn through this process as different parts of the brain jump into action. They might discover something they never knew before, learn how to solve a problem, or figure out a new way to look at or do something.
Cost
Single Class
Member - $22
Non-member - $27
Five classes per session
Member - $100
Non-member - $120
Supplies included
Mondays, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Session One:
January 11, 25
February 1, 8, & 22
Session Two:
March 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29

Meet and work with other artists! Visual artists of all levels are welcome to work in the East End Arts Carriage House during weekly Open Studio time - bring your own art supplies and projects. A printing press is available for rent during this time for artists that have been certified to use it.
Social distancing guidelines will be maintained. Must call the school ahead of time to reserve time so that social distancing guidelines can be properly followed. All artists must wear a mask while in the Carriage House.
This ongoing opportunity is limited to East End Arts members.

STEAM - Single Class
with Judy Isbitiren LISC & Kathleen Ruscick
EEA STEAM weekly workshop is a program that is a collaboration between EEA and the LI Science Center in Riverhead. Our curriculum will be a one-hour program based on a famous artwork; such as; Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Students and Instructors discuss the painting and students receive a brief art history lesson. Instructors connect specific art works with a science topic. The class closes with a combined art and science project which relates to both the artist's style and connects to the science topic. This one-hour jam packed fun with education is a weekly-workshop you won't want your child to miss!
All materials are included.
Each session promotes a new topic.
EEA and LISC members are eligible for member pricing.
Cost:
Single class enrollments can be purchased each week for members at $20.00 per class and non-members for $25.00 per class.
15 Session Dates in total:
October 14, 21, 28
Nov. 4, 11
Dec. 2, 9, 16
Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3 & 10, & 17
Upcoming Classes in 2021
February 3, Van Gogh
encore on The Planets
February 10, Henri Rousseau
The importance of the rainforest and jungles.
February 17, Pablo Picasso,
Using shapes for structure and strength
Zoom: 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Zoom version: $10 per class for members $15 per class for non-members
A material list will be supplied prior to Zoom classes.

Songwriting
with John Tocco
The Basic Steps in a
Masterclass Format - 14 years and up
This is a class for any student or adult who is ready to take their musicianship to the next level and tackle the world of songwriting. John will take you through a step-by-step approach to songwriting. He will help you brainstorm ideas that are in line with your musical vision. You will learn how words and phrases can develop into melodies and hooks, as well as how to write chords and accompaniment along with those ideas. Then, together you will analyze different song forms and structures to create a final product. In the final classes, everyone will perform their songs in a masterclass format.
Cost
Members: $100.00 per session
Non-members: $120.00 per session
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
(5 classes)
Five weeks per session
Session One
January 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 2021
(no class February 17)
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (5 classes)
Click the link below to register below

Showcase your talent in a virtual talent show with East End Arts School. There are no registration or participation fees. You must complete the registration form by clicking on the link below. Please be sure to submit the email address you would like to use for your performance via zoom.
Please login to zoom & join at the start of the show so you do not disturb those in the middle of their performances. Download the zoom app for free upon submission of your registration if you do not already have it. You will receive an e-mail with direct link to the "Virtual Talent Show Performance" with a meeting ID.
Guidelines:
All Performances must be about 2 Minutes in length.
Your song choice must be related to: Our biweekly theme
Parent approval must be given for all song choices.
You must log on at the start time or you will not be permitted to perform. (Only exception is connection issue. In this instance you must email host, join muted, and you will be placed at the end of the show.)
You must attend the entire virtual Talent Show to support others.
Please, please make sure your music is audible - this will only help your performance.
All registrations must be in by the Wednesday, prior to the show date at 10:00AM
We encourage all members and students of East End Arts (including Music Masters & Teeny Awards) to register early, we will only be accepting 20 participants.
Participants do not need to be a student of EEA, this program is open to everyone. If you miss the cut-off you will be placed on the waiting list for the next bi-weekly show.
If you would like to join East End Arts' Membership, please CLICK HERE>>> https://www.eastendarts.org/membership/membership/member.html
Show starts Promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Limited space! Register NOW!
Don't forget to tell your talented friends to join in! See everyone soon!
QUESTIONS?
E-mail: education@eastendarts.org
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