American Fork Symphony
FALL CONCERT
The American Fork Symphony opens their 25th season with a concert on October 15. Works and composers include Danse Macabre, Debussy, West Side Story, Fascinating Rhythm, Beethoven, The Greatest Showman, and Lord of the Dance. Full details to be posted at https://www.facebook.com/AFSymphony/
American Fork Youth Theater
For more info on any of these programs, call 801-368-5908.
MUSICAL THEATER DANCE CLASS
The class will incorporate basic dance technique in a variety of styles used in Musical Theater. 5-6 PM on Mondays from 9/17/2018-12/17/2018 at the American Fork Veteran’s Hall, 53 North Center Street. $30 per month.
Boys and Girls twelve and up will learn foundational techniques in Jazz, Tap, Social and other dance styles. They will also learn routines and repertoire to help them apply their technique to a fun performance setting. No recital or costume fees. To register, please visit https://goo.gl/forms/Hxe2th0QO51knKq73.
BRAVO TROUPE
Beginning Musical Theater Skills Class for K-2nd Graders. 4-5 PM on Wednesdays, October – January and/or January – March at the American Fork Fitness Center. $30 per month.
Bravo Troupe performs three pre-shows for AFYT’s production of Cinderella in January and the production of Sleeping Beauty in March. Register at https://goo.gl/forms/7fKKYxl5NOv2Hl582
THEATRIX II
A six-week advanced acting class for those 3rd grade and up. 4-5 PM on Tuesdays from 10/16/2018 – 11/27/2018 at the American Fork Veteran’s Hall, 53 N. Center Street. $60. To register, please visit https://goo.gl/forms/djIwc4FLGpdtrjsl2.
Wasatch Winds
“SUITE DREAMS”
Announcing our 2018-2019 Concert series starting with Suite Dreams on October 8th 2018, 7:30 PM at the American Fork High School Auditorium, 510 North 600 East in American Fork, UT. Adult tickets are $5. Student tickets are $3. Immediate Family tickets are $15. Kids 5 & under are Free.
Come hear some amazing “Suites”: American Hymnsong Suite by Dwayne S. Milburn, Band of Brothers Suite arranged by Jerry Brubaker, The Dark Knight Suite arranged by Victor Lopez, Second Suite in F by Gustov Holst arranged by Matthews, Hebrides Suite by Clare Grundman, First Suite in Eb by Gustov Holst arranged by Matthews, English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaugh Williams.
Visual Arts Program
CALLIGRAPHY CLASS
Calligraphy (from Greek: καλλιγραφία) is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument, brush, or other writing instruments. A contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as “the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner”.
Modern calligraphy ranges from functional inscriptions and designs to fine-art pieces where the letters may or may not be readable. Classical calligraphy differs from typography and non-classical hand-lettering, though a calligrapher may practice both.
Calligraphy continues flourishing in the forms of wedding invitations and event invitations, font design and typography, original hand-lettered logo design, religious art, announcements, graphic design and commissioned calligraphic art, cut stone inscriptions, and memorial documents. It is also used for props and moving images for film and television, testimonials, birth and death certificates, maps, and other written works.
In this class, Ms. Fancher will address the basic elements that make up solid calligraphy. She will teach fundamental strokes to create letters and then move on to more complex lettering. From this instruction, the student will be able to expand their comfort level in calligraphic execution.
If you need pens and ink for the class you may purchase them at Hobby Lobby, and Michaels. A vast array of papers may be used for calligraphy and these may also be bought at the suggested stores. But a simple plain paper may also be used initially as the student learns (a recommendation is that you make sure the plain paper is at least a 28 lb. paper).
We welcome you to Calligraphy with Lauren Fancher and hope you enjoy the class. We look forward to offering more advanced classes in the future.
You may pay for the class ahead of time ($25) by going to http://americanforkarts.com/colored-pencil/ … or you may pay at the beginning of the class ($30).
COLORED PENCIL CLASS
We will explore the properties of this exciting new medium and learn ways to use the medium and it various elements. With hands-on activities, we will let you grow by using colored pencils. You will learn the various applications of the pencils and the essential materials and tools such as papers, solvents, sharpeners, erasers, as well as complete color ranges for colored pencils.
The instructor is Chuck Gilliam. He was an active member of the Colored Pencil Society of America for many years down in Texas. He has worked in colored pencil for over nine years has shown his work in numerous art shows and competitions and has won many awards for his artwork. He has taught many classes using colored pencils. Chuck is excited about this medium and looks forward to teaching you about this amazing medium.
For this class, you will need a pad of drawing paper, smooth or medium texture and a set of colored pencils. You can purchase these items at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, or the Artist Corner in Orem if you are in need of materials. We will also have several sets available if you don’t have time to get your own. So, don’t let the fact that you don’t have the proper materials stop you from attending the class. Come on and join us exploring this exciting medium.
You may pay for the class ahead of time ($25) by going to http://americanforkarts.com/calligraphy/ … or you may pay at the beginning of the class ($30).