Fine Art Academy Program “Become an Artist” by Elizabeth “Schettini” Sowell Zak ®™️©, Master Fine Artist | Ages: 9-15 | March 20 - May 22 | MONDAYS: 5:00 – 7:00 pm (8 classes) LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

We are proud to introduce this academy-style, progressive visual arts program, created by (one of our own) Master Artist Elizabeth Schettini Sowell-Zak, MFA . Learn Drawing, Printmaking, Painting, and Sculpture with creative hands-on experience, as students are guided through the foundational pillars of Fine Art principals, techniques, and language, which is often glossed over by artists with less understanding. This program is designed exclusively to give artists strong skills , a more discerning eye, confidence in expressing an opinion about artwork for self-critique while they develop their new creative skills, and learn the language of the art industry at an early age, which is normally unheard of and will put them in a category, which is unusually advanced, personalized, and progressive.

As artists continue through the program, they will build upon information learned in previous class sessions and subjects as they develop their individual creative voices.

The program is intended as one of accumulated knowledge building upon prior sessions. Each class will include: the new information to focus on as a skill, lesson of the day, discussion, and demonstration, ending with a class critique and area to individually focus on.

YOUNG AND INTERMEDIATE ARTISTS AGES 9 – 15

Mondays 5:00 – 7:00 pm

8 CLASSES: Members: $320, Non-members $350*

*includes materials

CLASS 1: Watercolors and MORE with Miss Fish! | Ages 4-8 | March 20 – May 22 (No class April 3) | MONDAYS: 4:00 – 5:00pm (7 weeks) | LOCATION: MAC ANNEX – 121 Kings Highway, Middletown NJ 07748

March 20 – May 22 (No class April 3) | MONDAYS: (9 classes)

CLASS 1: 4:00 – 5:00pm

For those little artists who just LOVE to PAINT and CREATE! Under the loving and expert direction of Miss Fish students will use watercolors to make beautiful paintings and make AMAZING art pieces and craft projects with clay, cray pas, paper and more! Students will love these classes run by legendary art educator, Miss Fish, who will stir the imagination and bring out the creative best in every child! Each week, students will learn new tips for painting and create their own masterpieces! Supplies included.

9 CLASSES: Members: $135, Non-members: $150

CLASS 2: Watercolors and MORE with Miss Fish! | Ages 4-8 | March 20 – May 22 (No class April 3 | MONDAYS: 5:15 – 6:15pm (7 weeks) | LOCATION: MAC ANNEX – 121 Kings Highway, Middletown NJ 07748

March 20 – May 22 (No class April 3) | MONDAYS: (9 classes)

CLASS 2: 5:15 – 6:15pm

For those little artists who just LOVE to PAINT and CREATE! Under the loving and expert direction of Miss Fish students will use watercolors to make beautiful paintings and make AMAZING art pieces and craft projects with clay, cray pas, paper and more! Students will love these classes run by legendary art educator, Miss Fish, who will stir the imagination and bring out the creative best in every child! Each week, students will learn new tips for painting and create their own masterpieces! Supplies included.

9 CLASSES: Members: $135, Non-members: $150

NEW! FABULOUS Art for FANTASTIC Artists with Miss Fish! | Ages 8-12 | March 22 – May 24 (No class April 5) | Wednesdays: 4:00 – 5:00pm (9 weeks) | LOCATION: MAC ANNEX – 121 Kings Highway, Middletown NJ 07748 |

March 22 – May 24 (No class April 5) | Wednesdays: 4:00 – 5:00 pm (9 classes)


For those older artists (ages 8-12)! Under the loving and expert direction of Miss Fish, students study the elements of art and the creative process in this hands on, multi–media class. Learn about art fundamentals such as line, shape, composition, and color. Students will explore a variety of materials including graphite, charcoal, pastel, paint, and more. Students will love these classes run by legendary art educator, Miss Fish, who will stir the imagination and bring out the creative best in every child! Each week, students will learn new tips for painting and create their own masterpieces! Supplies included.

9 CLASSES: Members: $135, Non-members: $150

NEW! CLAY! CLAY! and more CLAY! with Doodle Dude | Ages 5-12 | March 20 – May 22 (No class April 3) | MONDAYS: 4:00 – 5:00pm (7 weeks) | LOCATION: MAC ANNEX – 121 Kings Highway, Middletown NJ 07748

March 20 – May 22 (No class April 3) | Mondays: 4:00 – 5:00 pm (9 classes)

Let’s learn about the world’s best artists of all time! We will have a blast painting , drawing and working with clay, while learning about famous artists at the same time! We will learn about many artists including Dali, Warhol, Basquiat, Keith Haring, Georgia O’keefe , Picasso and more! What you create will AMAZE you! No one art to life like Art Kaney, the Doodle Dude! From the cute and cool, to the crazy, and from the basics to more advanced techniques, the Doodle Dude will educate, entertain and inspire!

9 WEEKS: Members: $135, Non-members: $150

NEW! Painting-palooza with Doodle Dude! | Ages 5-12 | March 23 – May 25 (No class April 6) | THURSDAYS: 4:00 – 5:00pm (9 weeks) | LOCATION: MAC ANNEX – 121 Kings Highway, Middletown NJ 07748

March 23 – May 25 (No class April 6) | Thursdays: 4:00 – 5:00 pm (9 classes)

Get creative with the Doodle Dude who will introduce you to the awesome world of painting in his unique way. Let your imagination run wild while you have a blast working with watercolors, acrylics, gouache and even glow in the dark paint! No one brings art and painting to life like Art Kaney, the Doodle Dude! From the cute and cool, to the crazy, and from the basics to more advanced techniques, the Doodle Dude will educate, entertain and inspire!

9 WEEKS: Members: $135, Non-members: $150

NEW! The Art of Roblox, Minecraft and Pokémon with Doodle Dude | Ages 5-12 | March 22 – May 24 (No class April 5) | WEDNESDAYS: 4:00 – 5:00pm (9 weeks) | LOCATION: MAC ANNEX – 121 Kings Highway, Middletown NJ 07748

March 22 – May 24 (No class April 5) | Wednesdays: 4:00 – 5:00 pm (9 classes)


Let’s learn how to draw Roblox, Minecraft and Pokémon characters, but also create and design our own. We will work on character development and work with many different media including paint , clay, Glow in the dark paint, oil pastels and more. Let’s get off the video games and on to the drawing board! Gaming party last day of class! No one brings art and painting to life like Art Kaney, the Doodle Dude! From the cute and cool, to the crazy, and from the basics to more advanced techniques, the Doodle Dude will educate, entertain and inspire!

9 WEEKS: Members: $135, Non-members: $150

NEW! ZUMBINI with Lisa Zwerin | Ages: 0-4 | April 12 – May 31 | Wednesdays: 10:00 – 10:45 am (8 classes) | LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

April 12 – May 31 | Wednesdays: 10:00 – 10:45 am (8 classes)



A child-focused journey into the world of music, movement, and dance, and the natural response music provokes in both children and adults. A Zumbini class is a celebration of the power of music to enhance our lives, stimulate learning, inspire dance movement, and strengthen the bond between parent and child. What is Zumbini you ask? A 45 minute music and movement experience, which is developmentally appropriate for the age range of the class. Every class, designed for children 0-4 years old with a caregiver and includes dancing, singing and playing instruments. A bonding experience for all is involved, including caregiver to child, child-to-child, and caregiver to caregiver. Focuses on energy, fun, and play to contribute toward the natural development of cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.

8 CLASSES: Members: $120, Non-members: $135

NEW! Intro to Hip Hop and Creative Movement with Samantha Amaral | Ages: 5-8 | April 18 – June 13 | Tuesdays 4:00 –5:00pm (9 classes) | LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748 [Sold Out]

April 18 – June 13 | Tuesdays 4:00 –5:00pm (9 classes)

This class is a great opportunity for students to learn the basics of this popular and innovative dance genre including freestyle, popping, and locking in a fun and welcoming environment. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of freestyle, choreography, and have a blast learning about hip-hop culture. Miss Sam received her Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University and has over 15 years of experience teaching dance to students of all ages and choreographing award winning musicals in NY and NJ.

9 CLASSES: Members: $135, Non-members: $150

NEW!!! | SPRING BROADWAY SHOWCASE with Kathy Connolly | Ages 9-12 | March 29 – June 7 (No class April 5) | Wednesdays: 5:00 – 7:00 pm (10 classes) | LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748 [Sold Out]

March 29 – June 7 (No class April 5) | Wednesdays: 5:00 – 7:00 pm (10 classes)

Under expert instruction of award-winning director and professional theater teaching artist, Kathy Connolly, students will explore their creativity and develop skills and confidence in a nurturing and fun environment. Using a professional conservatory approach, each week, students will receive individual classes in acting, improvisation, voice and dance, and then apply these lessons to rehearse for a final performance, which will include a showcase of Broadway’s best songs and dances. Parents will receive two free tickets to the performance. Additional tickets are available at $5 each.

Performance Date: Thursday, June 8 at 7:00 pm

10 CLASSES: Price: Members – $465 | Non-Members – $495

NEW! Spring Mini-Musical Theater Intensive with Kathy Connolly | Ages 6-9 | April 13 – June 15 | | NEW DAY AND TIME!: Thursdays: 4:00 – 6:00pm (9 classes) | LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

April 13 – June 15 | NEW DAY AND TIME!: Thursdays: 4:00 – 6:00 pm (10 classes)

This exciting class is for younger performers ages 6-9. Using a professional conservatory approach, the students will take individual classes in Acting, Dance, Improv, Scenic Design and Voice. Under the expert instruction of award winning Director and teaching artist, Kathy Connolly and our team of professional theater artists, and visiting Master Class presenters, the students will explore their creativity and develop their confidence and skills in a fun and nurturing environment!

10 CLASSES: Members: $345, Non-members: $365

Acting with Kathy Connolly | Ages 9-12 | April 14 – June 16 | Fridays: 4:00 – 5:30pm (9 classes) | Fridays: 4:00 – 5:30pm (9 weeks) | LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

April 14 – June 16 | Fridays: 4:00 – 5:30 pm (10 classes)

In this fun and exciting 1.5 hour class, students will study the fundamentals of acting technique and theater through theater games, scene work and improvisation. Under the expert instruction of award-winning Director and Teaching Artist, Kathy Connolly, students will work on monologues and scenes in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. While the focus is always on fun, this class also has wonderful additional benefits including; strengthened self-esteem, improved reading comprehension, and the continuing development of positive social skills.

10 CLASSES: Members: $235, Non-members: $255

Beginning Acting with Felicia Russell (& Kathy Connolly) | Ages 6-8 | April 14 – June 16 | Fridays: 4:00 – 5:00pm (10 classes) | LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

April 14 – June 16 | Fridays: 4:00 – 5:00pm (10 classes)

Students will have a blast and build confidence exploring theater games, storytelling, improv & more! Under the nurturing instruction of NJ performer and Teaching Artist, Felicia Russell (a proud MAC alum!), students will learn the fundamentals of acting technique and theater in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Students will also get guest instruction from award-winning Director and Teaching Artist, Kathy Connolly, to work on monologues and scenes and even collaborate to create new short pieces together!

10 CLASSES: Members: $150, Non-members: $170