Campus & Community

Community Folk Art Center to offer classes beginning this month

Thursday, January 13, 2011, By News Staff

Community Folk Art Center is excited to offer a new round of classes for the spring semester. For more information, contact CFAC at 442-2230 or cfac@syr.edu. CFAC is located at 805 E. Genesee St. and is easily accessible via the Connective Corridor bus
route.

Classes include:

Zumba Fitness: Zumba is a 60-min. fitness/aerobic dance program that features a variety of Latin rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Jan. 25-March 15. $10/class or $7/class for SU students with valid SUID.

Stone Carving: Beginner students will be introduced to various stone carving techniques. Students will have a choice of working with alabaster or soapstone. Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Jan. 26-March 16. $175 for the entire session, plus $25 for included materials.

Wheel Throwing: Explore pottery terminology and basic wheel throwing skills. Meets 6:30-8:30 on Tuesdays (beginner) and Thursdays (advanced) from Jan. 25-April 14. $200 for the entire session, plus $45 for materials and studio time. Must call to be placed on
waitlist.

PB&J (Paintbrushes & Jr. Artists): Young students will learn how to think critically, express ideas and create art. The focus of this session is Native American Art. For youth ages 5-11. Meets 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturdays from Jan. 29-Feb. 29. $10/class
for $45 for all five classes.

Website: http://www.communityfolkartcenter.org

Contact Person: Yudaisy Fernandez
Community Folk Art Center
442-2230
ysfernan@syr.edu