Sahm Foundation Arts Education Center
Welcome to the heart of creativity at New Village Arts, where our education program ignites passion and cultivates talent across a spectrum of artistic disciplines. Sponsored by the Sahm Education Foundation, we are committed to nurturing artistic expression in every individual. Dive into a world where art, music, and dance converge to inspire, educate, and empower. From dynamic art classes that explore diverse mediums to rhythmic beats and movements in our vibrant dance sessions, there’s something for everyone eager to explore their creative potential.
“With our gift for the Sahm Family Arts Education Center, the Sahm Family Foundation is proud to support New Village Arts’ commitment to education, inclusion, and diversity in all their programs, especially their ongoing dedication to creating and growing an enriched community through arts education.”
-Christopher A. Sahm, President and Chairman of the Sahm Family Foundation
CLASSES AVAILABLE
MUSIC CLASSES 🎶
Introducing Silver Singers, the senior community singing troupe that celebrates the joy of music and camaraderie! 🎶
Our Silver Singers are a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for fun, heartwarming music. Our inclusive and supportive environment is designed to bring out your Inner Songbird!
The Silver Singers rehearse weekly while performing at various local senior communities around Carlsbad, sharing the gift of music and creating unforgettable moments for both performers and audiences alike!
The Silver Singers is led by instructor Beatrice Crosbie.
Our Silver Singers are graciously sponsored by the Sahm Foundation.
IMPROV CLASSES 🎭
In Monday Night Live!, neurodiverse students will explore themes (anime, musicals, etc) through different acting forms (stand-up, scene work, show hosting, movement, music, etc) to acquire more acting techniques based on material that interests the individual students. Of course, we end with our own comedy sketch show… Monday Night Live!
Originally developed by NVA favorite Samantha Ginn, “Monday Night Live!” is an improv class for teenagers and young adults with neurodiversity, and their neurotypical peers. Working in a collaborative and safe environment, this program aims to give students the tools they need to enhance self-expression, collaboration, and confidence. Each course culminates in a live performance for students’ friends and families.
The next session will start April 7th through May 12th, 6:30-8:00pm
$180 per Student for Six Weeks
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
About the Instructor, Emily Friesen:
Emily Friesen is thrilled to be joining Monday Night Live! Graduating with a degree in Musical Theater, she has worked and performed all over the world including specialized classical acting training in London. She currently teaches theater to adults with neurodiversity at Teri Campus of Life where she helps lead the Teri Players as well as creating sensory theater experiences. She believes in endless creativity and finds joy in discovering new things with her students.
About the Instructor, Paul Eddy:
Paul Eddy is so happy to be back at NVA for another round of Monday Night Live! He is an actor and musician who may look familiar from that time he played Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (NVA) or Buddy in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (NVA/Horton Grand). You may also recognize him from The Mechanicals or The Great, Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Toothed Dog. His favorite and most recent is getting to be Dad to his 2 amazing kids.
Learn improv from an expert instructor who has taught all types & levels of improv! Whether you have never done improv or are a seasoned veteran of the art, Patrick can instruct and extend your understanding of comedy improvisation. Patrick has studied with many different schools of thought (UCB/iO/Annoyance/Second City) as well as created unique exercises and forms of his own.
$15 Drop in Rate
*All skill levels welcome! (Beginner to Expert)
*New to the class? Use the code “NEWIMPROV” for $5 off your first class.
About the Instructor, Patrick McInnis:
Through teaching and performance, Patrick McInnis has shared his love of improv with students and audiences across the US. His team The Third Thought has performed regularly in national festivals, and he has built vibrant improv communities in Boulder, Colorado, Tampa/St. Petersburg and now here in Carlsbad. Learners from elementary schools through assisted living facilities have played and learned with Patrick. His teaching engagements include American Stage Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, and the University of Southern California. His corporate training clients include organizations from small to large, including iRobot and Johnson & Johnson. He is delighted to have the opportunity to bring improv to New Village Arts.
ART CLASSES 🎨
Enjoy the vibrant world of visual arts with Monica Martin! From relaxed Paint & Sip evenings where creativity flows as freely as the wine, to the delicate strokes of watercolor classes that bring landscapes to life, Monica’s teaching knows no bounds. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just dipping your brush into the palette for the first time, Monica’s classes promise inspiration, fun, and a journey through the colorful tapestry of artistic expression.
About Monica Martin:
I’m often asked, why do you always paint flowers? My answer is simple. They bring joy to others. Through the use of color, I can paint anything I can imagine. Sometime realistic, but often completely whimsical, my style has become my signature. For the past 11 years, I’ve had the opportunity to share my art nationwide.
AND SO MUCH MORE! KEEP YOUR EYES OUT FOR NEW CLASSES!
For other questions please contact Kristianne Kurner, at kristianne@newvillagearts.org.