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Oglebay Institute Classes
Art • Crafts • Dance • Fitness • Acting • Nature Study • History
Discover. Explore. Create.
SPRING/SUMMER 2015
Be a More Inspired You!
Crafts
Glassmaking
Roots ‘N Shoots
Receive an introduction to unique
crafts, materials and techniques
through workshops or weekly classes.
Create beautiful pieces of art
glass at Oglebay Institute’s Glass
Museum Studio in Oglebay Resort.
Nature education and outdoor
fun for children ages 2-4 and their
parents, grandparents or guardians.
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Table Of Contents
Acting Classes.................................................................................................................................................. 14
Art for Children..........................................................................................................................................15-16
Ballet...............................................................................................................................................................4-6
Ballroom Dancing.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Baton.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Cheering............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Clogging............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Dance............................................................................................................................................ 4-13
Dance Preschool Classes.................................................................................................................................... 4
Decorative Arts................................................................................................................................................ 22
Environmental Education.......................................................................................................... 18-19
Fitness................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Folk Dancing.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Glassmaking..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Gymnastics..................................................................................................................................................11-12
Hip-Hop.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
History.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Jazz..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Living Green Workshops................................................................................................................................. 19
Memberships..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Museums.................................................................................................................................... 21-22
Nature for Preschoolers.................................................................................................................................. 18
Painting .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Performing Arts.............................................................................................................................. 14
Picture Framing............................................................................................................................................... 16
Pointe................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Pottery........................................................................................................................................................ 15,17
Private Instruction........................................................................................................................................ 8,12
Recreational Dance Classes..........................................................................................................................9-10
Registration..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Square Dancing............................................................................................................................................... 10
Stained Glass.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Tap Dancing..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Theater for Children....................................................................................................................................... 14
Tumbling.....................................................................................................................................................11-13
Visual Arts.................................................................................................................................. 15-17
Visual Arts Workshops.................................................................................................................................... 17
Woodcarving................................................................................................................................................... 16
Yoga for Children.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Zumba................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Spring session begins March 23, 2015.
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Dance Classes
Classes for Babies & Toddlers
Baby & Me 1.0
Creative movement & play for babies and adult.
Using mats, parachutes & tunnels, work on
socialization & motor skills. (Limit 12)
Ages: 1-2 with participating adult
Meets: Tuesday or Wednesdays 9:15-10am
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24 OR Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade (Tues.), Kimberlee
Kafana (Wed.)
$65/$55.25 OI members
Dance Sampler 1.0
Intro to ballet, tumbling and tap. A steppingstone
to pre-school when students attend
independently. (Limit 12)
Ages: 2 Meets: Wednesdays 5:15-5:45pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$60/$51 OI members
Dance Sampler 1.5
Intro to ballet, tumbling and tap. A stepping
stone to pre-school when students attend
independently. (Limit 12)
Ages: 2-3
Meets: Wednesdays 5:45-6:15pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$60/$51 OI members
Dance Sampler 2.0
Intro to ballet, tumbling and tap. A stepping
stone to pre-school when students attend
independently. (Limit 12)
Ages: 2-3
Meets: Mondays 5:30-6:15pm
Begins: Mon., Mar. 23
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo and Maryanne McGinley $65/$55.25 OI members
Dance Sampler 2.2
Intro to ballet, tumbling & tap. (Limit 12)
Ages: 3 1/2 - 4 1/2
Meets: Tuesday OR Wednesdays 11am-12pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24 OR Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade (Tues.), Kimberlee
Kafana (Wed.)
$70/$59.50 OI members
Dance Sampler Summer Session
Intro to ballet, tumbling and tap. (Limit 15)
Ages: 3-5
Meets: 5:30-6:30pm
Begins: Wednesday, June 3
Duration: 6 weeks (No class July 1.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$65/$55.25 OI members
Ballet
Adult Ballet 1.0
Learn to be graceful, tone and lengthen muscles.
For adults with no previous training. (Limit 25)
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: Thursdays 6:45-7:45pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kathleen Gottus $70/$59.50 OI members
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Adult Ballet 2.0
For adults with some previous experience. (Limit 25)
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kathleen Gottus
$70/$59.50 OI members
Adult Ballet Summer Session
Learn to be graceful, tone and lengthen muscles.
(Limit 25)
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: 6:30-8pm
Begins: Tues., May 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kathleen Gottus
$90/$76.50 OI members
Ballet 1.0
Covers basic ballet terms, positions & dancing in
rhythm. (Limit 25)
Ages: 3-4
Meets: Thursday 4:45-5:15pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$60/$51 OI members
Ballet 1.1
Covers basic ballet terms, positions & dancing in
rhythm. (Limit 15)
Ages: 4-5
Meets: Tuesdays 5:15-5:45pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade
$60/$51 OI members
Ballet 1.3
Covers basic ballet terms, positions & dancing in
rhythm. (Limit 15)
Ages: 5-6
Meets: Tuesdays 6:15-6:45pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$60/$51 OI members
Ballet 2.0
Basic ballet terms, positions & dancing in rhythm.
(Limit 15)
Ages: 6-7
Meets: Thursdays 6-6:45pm OR Saturdays 9:15-10am Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26 OR Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo (Thurs.), Cheryl
Pompeo and Arianne Wade (Sat.)
$65/$55.25 OI members
Ballet 2.1
Basic ballet terms, positions, dancing in rhythm &
improving motor skills. (Limit 20)
Ages: 6-8
Meets: Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$70/$59.50 OI members
Ballet 3.0-3.3
For students with some previous ballet experience. (Limit 15)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays 1:15-2:15pm Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo & Kimberlee Kafana
(3.0), Roxanne Bartush-Shea (3.1), Kristin Carson
(3.2) and Kathleen Gottus instructs (3.3)
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Dance Classes
Ballet 4.0
Turnout, extension, turns, leaps, terminology &
body placement. (Limit 25)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level.
Meets: Saturdays 2:15-3:15pm Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$70/$59.50 OI members
Barre Blend Summer Session
Fitness class blending ballet, barre and yoga.
(Limit 30)
Ages: high school & up
Meets: 5:30-6:30pm
Begins: Wed., June 3
Duration: 6 weeks (No class July 1.)
Instructor(s): Heather Henthorne
$65/$55.25 OI members
Cirqué de Ballet
Improve flexibility, balance and strength. Acrobatics and
tumbling with “Gumby Girl” contortion skills. Ballet is the
foundation to continue the beauty and grace needed.
Must be enrolled in 1:15 Saturday Ballet to take this class.
Ages: 6 & up
Meets: Saturdays 2:15-3:15pm
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$70/$59.50 OI members
Fitness
Kids Dance Fitness/30 Min. Express Class
No dance experience required for this high
energy class that mixes Latin, hip-hop, pop and
world beats along with easy to follow high
energy moves. Please wear sneakers and bring a
water bottle. (Limit 20)
Ages: 5-11
Meets: Wednesdays, 4:15-4:45pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Heather Henthorne
$60/$51 OI members
Yoga for Children
Intro to yoga postures and breathing techniques
through music, movement and pretend play.
Bring a mat if you have one.
Ages: 3-6
Meets: Saturdays 9-9:30am (ages 3-4) OR
9:30-10am (ages 4-6)
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Heather Henthorne
$60/$51 OI members
Zumba
Experience the fastest-growing, dance-based
fitness craze in the country. Infectious music, easyto-follow dance moves, and body-beautifying
benefits.
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: Wednesdays 7-8pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Maryanne McGinley
$70/$59.50 OI members
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Dance Classes
Hip Hop
Hip Hop 1.0
Teaches young children street dance to interpret
the concept of free movement. For children with
little or no dance training. (Limit 20)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level.
Meets: Wednesdays 4-4:45pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25 Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade
$65/$55.25 OI members
Hip Hop 2.0
Introduction to hip hop dancing combining
a variety of dance styles, focusing on street
dancing, breaking, popping and locking. Class
will include introduction to freestyle and personal
interpretation. (Limit 15)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Wednesdays 4:45-5:30pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade
$65/$55.25 OI members
Hip Hop 3.0
More advanced level of street dance including
breaking, popping, locking and introduction
to krumping. Class will focus on freestyle and
improvisation on the students’ side. Introduction
to old school hip hop and hip hop new style for
intermediate students. (Limit 15)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25 Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade
$70/$59.50 OI members
Hip Hop 4.0
For advanced jazz students only with focus on
all elements of hip hop dancing. Class involves a
series of fast, sharp actions and breakdance floor
work. (Limit 20)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Wednesdays 6:45-7:45pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade
$70/$59.50 OI members
Jazz
Jazz 1.1
Covers basic jazz techniques. (Limit 15)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Tuesdays 4:45-5:15pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade
$60/$51 OI members
Jazz 2.0 & 3.0
Learn jazz technique of Luigi and Matt Mattox. (Limit 20)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays 2:15-3:15pm Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Kristin Carson
$70/$59.50 OI members
Jazz 4.0
Learn jazz technique, turns & jumps to the latest
in modern music. (Limit 25)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level.
Meets: Saturdays 11am-12pm Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$70/$59.50 OI members
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Dance Classes
Lyrical Dance
Pointe
Lyrical Dance 1.0 & 2.0
Pointe 1.0 & 2.0
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays, 11am-12pm Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana $70/$59.50 OI members
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays, 12-1pm Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
(No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Kristin Carson
$70/$59.50 OI members
Lyrical Dance 3.0 & 4.0
Pointe 3.0 & 4.0
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays 3:15-4:15pm
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.) Instructor(s): Kristin Carson
$70/$59.50 OI members
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays, 12-1pm
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$70/$59.50 OI members
Interpretive, expressive movements set to modern
music. (Limit 24)
Interpretive, expressive movements set to modern
music. (Limit 25)
Lyrical Gymnastics 3.0
Enrollment with permission from instructor.
Minimum 3 years experience in both ballet and
acrobat. This class enhances the dancer’s body
and technique while improving artistic expression
and style for performance. This is a concert class
and will be performing in June. (Limit 24)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays, 10-11am Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$70/$59.50 OI members
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Must have at least 3 years ballet experience.
(Limit 25)
For students who have completed Pointe1.0 & 2.0.
(Limit 25)
Private Dance Classes
Private Dance
Ballet, tap, jazz, various others as requested.
Ages: All
Meets: By arrangement
Begins: By arrangement
Duration: 8 - 1/2 hour sessions
Instructor(s): OI School of Dance
$125 Call 304-242-8807 to request a session.
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Dance Classes
Recreational Dance Classes
Ballroom Dancing
For singles as well as couples. Fox trot, waltz, cha
cha, swing, rumba, polka. (Limit 30)
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: Wednesdays 6-7pm (Level 1), 7-8pm (Level 2 &3)
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Barbara Blanchard
$70/$59.50 OI members
Baton 1.0
Learn basics and fundamentals of twirling. Bring
a baton. (Limit 8)
Ages: 4-6
Meets: Thursdays, 3:30-4:15pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Liza Jones
$65/$55.25 OI members
Baton 2.0
Learn basics and fundamentals of twirling. Bring
a baton. (Limit 8)
Ages: 7-10
Meets: Thursdays, 4:15-5pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Liza Jones
$65/$55.25 OI members
Clogging 1.0
Traditional Appalachian clogging for beginners.
No partner needed. (Limit 20)
Ages: Children 10 & up and adults
Meets: Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm
Begins: Fri., Mar. 27
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): J.J. Murrin
$70/$59.50 OI members
Clogging 2.0
For students who have taken beginning class. No
partner needed. (Limit 20)
Ages: Children 10 & up and adults
Meets: Fridays, 7:30-8:30pm
Begins: Fri., Mar. 27
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): J.J. Murrin
$70/$59.50 OI members
Clogging for Children
Traditional Appalachian clogging. No partner
needed. (Limit 12)
Ages: 5-10
Meets: Fridays, 6-6:30pm
Begins: Fri., Mar. 27
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): J.J. Murrin
$60/$51 OI members
Cheering 1.0
Cheerleading positions and jumps are introduced.
(Limit 12)
Ages: 4-6
Meets: Wednesdays 5:30-6pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$60/$51 OI members
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Dance Classes
English Country Dance
Middle Eastern Belly Dance
Ages: 13 & up
Meets: Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Valleri Gordon
$3 for adults, $2 students (Pay at the door)
Ages: 13 & up
Meets: Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15pm (beginner/
intermediate), 8:15-9:15pm (intermediate/
advanced)
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Julie Schultz
$70/$59.50 OI members
Learn basic and intermediate steps, figures and
etiquette of 18th & 19th century country dances
of England, Ireland, Scotland and U.S. Participants
will encounter traditional partner dances in longways, circular and quadrille formations. Lowimpact exercise for mind and body.
Intermediate Square Dancing
For square dancers that have completed the
introductory level. Exercise the mind as well
as the body as you are introduced to the
“mainstream” calls of Modern Western Square
Dance. (Limit 24)
Ages: teen-adults
Meets: Sundays, 7-8pm
Begins: Sun., Mar. 22
Duration: 10 weeks
Instructor(s): Bob Tomlinson
$3 (pay at the door)
Intro to Recreational Folk Dance
Introduction to basic rhythms, steps, positions
and formations used in dances from all over the
world. Learn step combinations that can be used
in the first 1/2 hour of Recreational Folk that
follows. (Limit 24)
Ages: 5-young adults
Meets: Fridays, 6-7pm Begins: Fri., Mar. 27
Duration: Ongoing Instructor(s): Valleri Gordon and Ethan Fithen $3 for adults, $2 students (Pay at the door)
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Learn the ancient art of belly dance including
rhythms, steps, positions and formations used in
Middle Eastern dance. Intermediate/ advanced
class will be introduced to props including canes,
zills, and veils. (Limit 20)
Recreational Folk Dance
American traditional & international folk dances,
singles or couples, beginners welcome. (Limit 24)
Ages: All Meets: Fridays, 8-9:30pm
Duration: Ongoing
Instructor(s): Bob Tomlinson
$100/$85 OI members (annual fee; Sept.-Aug.) $3adult/$2child (Pay at the door)
Square Dance the Plus Level
For dancers who have completed the Intro,
Intermediate and plus levels, continue your whole
body exercise. No partner needed. (Limit 24)
Ages: 13 & up
Meets: Sundays, 6-7pm
Begins: Sun., Mar. 22
Duration: 10 weeks
Instructor(s): Bob Tomlinson
$3 (Pay at the door)
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Dance Classes
Tap
Tap 1.0
For children with little or no previous training. (Limit 15)
Ages: 3-4
Meets: Tuesdays 5:45-6:15pm Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$60/$51 OI members
Tap 1.1
For children with little or no previous training.
(Limit 12)
Ages: 5-6
Meets: Tuesdays, 5:45-6:15pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade
$60/$51 OI members
Tap 1.2 and 2.0
For children with little or no previous training.
(Limit 15)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays, 8:30-9:15am Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$65/$55.25 OI members
Tap 2.5 and 3.0
For children with some tap experience. Rhythm
and time steps will be covered. (Limit 15)
Ages: 7-9
Meets: Saturdays, 3:15-4:15pm Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks (No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$70/$59.50 OI members
Tap 4.0
Concentrates on time steps & combination turns.
(Limit 15)
Ages: Based on experience & skill level
Meets: Saturdays, 10-11am Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
(No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Cheryl Pompeo
$70/$59.50 OI members
Tumbling
Boys Only Tumble, Stretch and Flex 2.0
Encourage boys to explore elements of tumbling,
stress flexibility and muscle development in an
environment that they feel comfortable. Beneficial
for boys involved in other sports as well as the
child that has never played a sport. (Limit 20)
Ages: Grades K-5
Meets: Fridays, 4-5pm
Begins: Fri., Mar. 27
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$70/$59.50 OI members
Gumby Girl Gymnastics 2.5
For children who have taken sessions and are
aware of basic acrobatic skills with emphasis on
increasing flexibility tricks and improving proper
form and technique. (Limit 20)
Ages: 5-8
Meets: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana $70/$59.50 OI members
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Dance Classes
Jumps and Turns
Work on proper dance and gymnastics jumps and
turns technique. (Limit 10)
Tumbling 1.1
Basic elements of tumbling including rolls,
cartwheels, handstands & splits. (Limit 15)
Ages: 10 & up
Meets: Mondays, 8-9pm Begins: Mon., Mar. 23
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Maria Wood $70/$59.50 OI members
Ages: 4-5
Meets: Wednesdays, 6-7pm Begins: Wed., Mar. 25 Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$70/$59.50 OI members
Private Instruction in Tumbling
One-on-one instruction in tumbling. For children
with little or no previous training.
Ages: all
Meets: by arrangement
Duration: 8 - 1/2 hour sessions
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$125 (Call 304-242-8807 to request a session.)
Rhythmic Gymnastics 1.0
Tumbling 2.0
Continue to develop the basic tumbling skills, with
emphasis on proper form, technique & strength.
Walkovers, round-offs, handstands & splits. (Limit 14)
Ages: 6-8
Meets: Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$70/$59.50 OI members
A combination of ballet, dance, acrobatics and
circus moves. Learn beginning skills to using
apparatus rope, hoop and more. (Limit 10)
Tumbling and Acrobatics 1.0
Ages: 5-7
Meets: Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30pm Begins: Wed., Mar. 25 Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Maria Wood $65/$55.25 OI members
Ages: 3-4 with participating adult
Meets: Tuesdays, 10-11am Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Arianne Wade
$70/$59.50 OI members
Rhythmic Gymnastics 2.0
Tumbling and Acrobatics 1.2
Enrollment in this class is with permission of
instructor. A combination of ballet, dance,
acrobatics and circus moves. Learn beginning skills
to using apparatus rope, hoop and more. (Limit 10)
Ages: 7 & up
Meets: Wednesdays, 7:45-8:30pm Begins: Wed., Mar. 25 Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Maria Wood $65/$55.25 OI members
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Intro to movement, coordination & beginning
tumbling skills for toddlers with adult. (Limit 12)
For children who have taken sessions and are
aware of basic elements with emphasis on proper
form, technique & strength. (Limit 12)
Ages: 5-7
Meets: Tuesdays, 6:15-7pm Begins: Tues., Mar. 24 Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana $65/$55.25 OI members
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Dance Classes
Tumbling and Acrobatics 3.0
Enrollment is with permission of instructor.
Students will continue to develop basic tumbling
skills while emphasizing proper form, technique
and strength. Back handsprings, round off back
handsprings, handstands and various floor
acrobatic work. This is a concert class that will be
performing in June. (Limit 16)
Ages: dependent upon skill level
Meets: Saturdays 7:30-8:30am Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
(No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$70/$59.50 OI members
Tumbling and Acrobatics 4.0
Enrollment in this class is with permission of
instructor. Students are mastering and turning
basic skills and elements into more advanced
skills. This is a concert class that will be
performing in June. (Limit 24)
Workshops
Four Sundays Dance Workshops with
Master Teachers
Intensive workshops with professional dancers
Michael Greer & Mara Newbery (jazz/Broadway
musical theatre) Mar. 8, College Fair (WVU, Davis
& Elkins, WV Wesleyan) Mar. 15, Christopher
Bandy (ballet) Mar. 22, and Lorraine Graves
(ballet/pointe) Mar. 29.
Ages: 10 & up
Meets: 6:30-8:30pm March 8 & 5-7pm March 15,
22 & 29
Begins: Sun., Mar. 8
Duration: 4 day workshop
Instructor(s): guest artists
$175/$148.75 OI members
Ages: Dependent upon skill level
Meets: Saturdays 8:30-10am Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
(No class April 18.)
Instructor(s): Kimberlee Kafana
$90/$76.50 OI members
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Acting & Performing Arts Classes
Acting
Theatrical Play
Ages: grades 6-8
Meets: Saturdays, 12-1pm
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor: Pete Fernbaugh
$70/$59.50 OI members
Ages: Grades K-2
Meets: Saturdays, 10-11am
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor: Karissa Martin
$70/$59.50 OI members
For the young actor to learn to use their body
and voice as an instrument to effectively
communicate ideas and emotions to an audience.
Held at Towngate Theatre. (Limit 12)
Begin to explore the natural creativity, unique
talents and potential children possess in an
exciting and challenging form of play. Held at
Towngate Theatre. (Limit 12)
Acting Is Believing
Explore the basics of acting. Exercises in
improvisation, character development &
movement help students find truthfulness in
acting. Held at Towngate Theatre. (Limit 12)
Ages: Grades 3-5
Meets: Saturdays, 11am-12pm
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor: Tim Thompson
$70/$59.50 OI members
Stage Craft
An introduction to materials and methods of
creating sets, lighting, sound and props for the
stage. Held at Towngate Theatre. (Limit 12)
Ages: 11-14
Meets: Saturdays, 12-1pm
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor: P.D. Gregg
$70/$59.50 OI members
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Visual Arts Classes
Children’s Classes
Art Adventures
Preschool age children will have the opportunity
to learn about different types of art through
exploration. Mom, Dad, or another special adult
are welcome to join in on the fun. (Limit 15)
Ages: Preschool
Meets: Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor(s): Kelly Lumbatis
$60/$51 OI members
Art Prodigy
Children that have a flair for art will be
challenged in this creative class that nurtures and
develops their natural talents. (Limit 15)
Ages: 10-13
Meets: Wednesday, 4-5:30pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Brad Johnson
$75/$63.75 OI members
Children’s Watercolor
Children will learn the basics of watercolor. Color
mixing and washes will be explored to create a
masterpiece. (Limit 16)
Ages: 8-12
Meets: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Jessica Reger
$75/$63.75 OI members
Jr. Art Prodigy (Spring 2015)
Children that have a flair for art will be
challenged in this creative class that nurtures and
develops their natural talents. (Limit 15)
Ages: 7-9
Meets: Tuesday, 4-5pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Brad Johnson
$65/$55.25 OI members
Magic of the Pottery Wheel
Work with clay on the pottery wheel while using
a variety of hand building techniques that will
produce amazing results. (Limit 12)
Ages: 10-13
Meets: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Robert Martin
$90/$76.50 OI members
Short Story Collage
Children will write and illustrate their own short
stories. Illustration will be done using collage, and
their finished products will be bound into a book.
(Limit 16)
Ages: 8-12
Meets: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Jessica Reger
$75/$63.75 OI members
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Visual Arts Classes
Printmaking
Students will work with different techniques in
printmaking. Make and print your own T-shirt
design or use the printing press to create your
own linoleum block print. (Limit 15)
Ages: 6-8, 9-12, 13-17 Meets: Saturday 10:30-11:30am (ages 6-8), 1-2pm
(ages 9-12), 3-4pm (ages 13-17)
Begins: Sat., Mar. 28
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Rachel Shipley
$65/$55.25 OI members
Crafts
Furniture Refinishing
Learn to repair and restore furniture. Bring a
small piece to work on. (Limit 15)
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Cathy Zimmerman
$115/$100 OI members (Includes all materials.)
Handmade Greeting Cards
It is fun and easy to make beautiful, unique
greetings cards! Whether a novice or experienced
rubber stamper this class is for you. Take
home 2-3 creations per week. Visit www.
gratefulstampers.stampinup.net for more
information. (Limit 12)
Ages: 21 & up
Meets: Thursdays 12-3pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Ellen Barner
$120/$106.50 OI members (Includes material fee.)
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Picture Framing Open Studio
Practice picture framing at your own pace. For
students who have basic framing knowledge or
who have taken a previous class. (Limit 16)
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: Mon.-Sat. during Stifel Center hours
Begins: Mon., Mar. 23
Duration: 8 weeks
Monitor(s): Brad Johnson
$85 (Includes material fee. Additional fees based
on extra purchases.)
Stained Glass
Learn glass cutting techniques while exploring
the characteristics of glass. From beginner to
advanced. (Limit 15)
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: Thursdays 7-9pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Howard Gamble
$115/$100.75 OI members (Includes material fee.)
Woodcarving
For beginners to expert. Learn woodcarving
techniques at your own pace from experienced
carvers.
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: Mondays, 6:30-9pm
Begins: Mon., Mar. 23
Duration: Year round
Instructor(s): Oglebay Woodcarvers Guild
Free
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Visual Arts Classes
Painting
Oil Painting
Explore what you need to start painting with oils.
Learn what material to use and how to use them
to produce your painting. Paint along with Greg
and on your own with guidance. Materials are
not included. (Limit 15)
Ages: 14 & up
Meets: Mondays, 6-8:30pm
Begins: Mon., Mar. 23
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Greg Siegwart
$100/$85 OI members
Painting with Joyce
Work at your own pace in oils or acrylics.
(Limit 15)
Ages: 10 & up
Meets: Thursdays, 6-8pm
Begins: Thurs., Mar. 26
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Joyce Schultze
$95/$80.75 OI members
Success Watercolor
All skill levels and past participants are welcome.
Learn the basics of color and washes, color mixing
and negative painting techniques. (Limit 16)
Ages: 14 & up
Meets: Tuesdays, 6-pm
Begins: Tues., April 7
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Bev Beatty $90/$76.50 OI members
Pottery
Pottery
Learn the fine art of pottery no matter what your
skill level is. Work with wet clay and glazes. Learn
wheel-throwing techniques. (Limit 12)
Ages: 14 & up Meets: Mondays OR Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm Begins: Mon., Mar. 23 OR Tues. Mar. 24
Duration: 8 weeks Instructors(s): Robert Martin $115/$100.75 OI members (Includes material fee.
Additional fee possible based on usage.)
Pottery with Rick
Available for two skill levels, intermediate and
advanced and beginners. Work with wet clay to
bisque ware and glaze finishes. (Limit 12)
Ages: 14 & up
Meets: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am (Beginners);
12:30-2:30pm (Advanced)
Begins: Wed., Mar. 25
Duration: 8 weeks
Instructor(s): Rick Morgan
$115/$100.75 OI members (Includes material fee.
Additional fee possible based on usage.)
Workshops
Pysanky Eggs
Learn the ancient art of Ukranian egg decorating
using real eggs and new Zendoole designs! A fun
Easter project!
Ages: 14 & up
Meets: 2-4pm
OR 5:30-7:30pm Mar. 24 & 31
Begins: Tues., Mar. 24
OR Tues., Mar. 31
Duration: 2 hour workshop
Instructor(s): Bev Beatty
$41/$35 OI members
Please inquire about supplies upon registration.
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Nature Classes
Preschool Nature Programs
Roots ‘N Shoots Spring Series
The Spring Roots ‘N Shoots series allows parents
or grandparents (Roots) and their children or
grandchildren (Shoots) to incorporate nature
education and outdoor fun into each season!
Dress for the weather and join us in and around
the Schrader Center for a healthy dose of outside!
April 10: April Showers... and the colors of the
rainbow. Discover who Roy G. Biv is and peer into
a “box of darkness”. Identify animals that can’t
see colors but can see in the dark. Find a meal
using senses other than your eyesight!
April 24: ...Bring May Flowers - Dig in and get
dirty as you plant a flower to take home. Sun
collector, water storage, or sugar factory; figure
out what each part does for the plant.
May 1: Earthwalk - Use different tools to explore
the forest floor, tiny creatures, and view the
treetops from an upside down perspective.
May 15: PrePONDerous Pond Life! - Find
different stages of an amphibian’s life cycle as we
try to capture tadpoles and observe other wildlife
at the upper pond. Class will meet at Schenk
Lake.
Ages: 2-4 with adult
Meets: 9:15-10:15am OR 10:30-11:30am Fri. Apr.
10, Apr. 24, May 1 & May 15
Begins: Fri., Apr. 10
Duration: 1 hour sessions meet for 4 weeks
Instructor(s): Robin Lee
Budding Naturalists
Budding Naturalists Spring Series
Designed for our littlest independent learners (4
years - 1st grade) without a parent.
April 10: Tree-tective - From seed to tree, find
different stages of a tree’s life cycle. Test your
detective powers as we search for evidence of
each stage in the woods. Start a small tree seed
collection to take home.
April 24: Earthwalk - Use different tools to
explore the forest floor, tiny creatures, and view
the treetops from an upside down perspective.
May 1: Where Does All the Rain Go? - Where? It
collects in a shed; a watershed! Explore how and
who calls a watershed home. Class pick up will be
at “Oglebay Falls” at Waddel/Warden’s Run and
Falls Drive.
May 15: PrePONDERous Pond Life - Choose a
wet net or a dry net and a- hunting we will go in
search of bugs and tadpoles in various stages of
their life cycle. Class will meet at Schenk Lake.
Ages: 4yrs.-1st grade
Meets: 1-2pm Friday Apr. 10, Apr. 24, May 1 &
May 15
Begins: Fri., Apr. 10
Duration: 1 hour sessions meet for 4 weeks
Instructor(s): Robin Lee
$56/$48 OI members ($16 for each addt’lchild.)
Limited Walk-ins: $14/$12 OI members; $4 for
each addt’l child
$56/$48 OI members ($16 for each addt’l child.)
Limited Walk-ins: $14/$12 OI members;
$4 for each addt’l child
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Nature Classes
Nature Programs for Families
Maple Sugaring Day
SEE maple syrup being made. EXPERIENCE the
history of maple syrup production at stations
along the trails of Oglebay. TASTE real maple
syrup with a hot pancake breakfast. 1/2 hour
tours include a nature walk, demonstrations
of sugaring techniques, the history of maple
sugaring, and socializing around a boiling sap
evaporator. Program begins at Camp Russel,
Oglebay.
Ages: Families
Meets: 9am-1pm Saturday, March 21
Begins: Sat., Mar. 21
Duration: 1/2 hour tours beginning at 9am
Instructor(s): Schrader Center Naturalists
$10/$8.50 OI members
(Group rate available, call 304-242-6855 to book
groups of 15 or more).
Ecofest 2015
Celebrate Earth Day April 25 at the Schrader
Center and Speidel Observatory in Oglebay Park.
Hands-on activities, how-to demonstrations and
eco-friendly vendors will be part of this special
day. The Oglebay Astronomy Club will offer sun
and star viewing sessions in the observatory
meadow. End the festivities with a one-night
return of Mountain Moon Coffeehouse at the
Stifel Fine Arts Center.
Saturday Scavenger Hunts
Pick up a packet and complete the scavenger
hunt to receive a prize. Program ongoing noon4pm.
Ages: families, all ages
Meets: 12-4 pm
Begins: Sat., April 4 (Spring has Sprung!) and
May 2 (Animal Families)
Free
Workshops
Living Green: Rain Barrel Workshop
Capture those April (and May and June...)
showers in a rain barrel! We provide all parts,
including the barrel, in this workshop where you
will assemble your barrel while investigating
the good things “caught water” can do for your
garden as well as saving money while cleaning
your house. Take your barrel home and start
saving rain!
Ages: adults
Meets: 10am-noon
Begins: Sat., April 11
Duration: 2 hours
Instructor(s): Alice Eastman
$86/$75 OI members (pre-registration is required)
Ages: all
Meets: Noon-5pm Saturday, April 25
Free (Some activities may have a nominal charge.)
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Nature Classes
Summer Classes & Programs
Archery for Kids with Greg Park
You may not shoot like Katniss, but here’s your
chance to develop shooting technique, stance,
form, range estimation, aiming, safety skills &
more with Naturalist Emeritus Greg Park in this
six-week Archery class.
Age: 10-13 years
Meets: Wednesday, 3-4:30 pm
Begins: Wednesday, July 15
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor(s): Greg Park
$115/$100 OI members
Night Hike
Whooo is awake when you’re asleep? Prepare
yourself for a walk in the nighttime woods
listening for creatures stirring, creeks gurgling,
and leaves rustling. *Strollers are NOT
recommended for this program
Age: All ages, children must be accompanied by
an adult.
Meets: Wednesday, 7:30-9pm
Begins: Wednesday, June 17
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Instructor(s): Erica McGrath
$8/$7 OI members (per person)
Family Nature Camp
Join Naturalists and other families for a
weekend of outdoor fun in a comfortable and
safe environment. Activities for beginners and
experienced outdoor families including hiking,
fishing, campfires and more. Tents provided as
needed. Amenities include a bathhouse, dining
room and family room area. Held at Oglebay
Institute’s Mountain Nature Camp in Terra Alta,
West Virginia.
Age: Families, all ages
Meets: 6pm Friday, July 10 - noon Sunday, July 12
Begins: Friday, July 10
Duration: 3 days
Instructor(s): Local and regional naturalists
$50/$42 OI members (per person)
Children under 4 free.
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History, Glassmaking & Museum Tours
Glassworking Classes
Beginning Glassworking
Learn glassworking basics including tools,
equipment, and terminology. Gather, re-heat
and shape molten glass. Make at least two
paperweights and other free-form pieces. No
experience is required.
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: 11am-4pm by arrangement, scheduled 1
week in advance.
Begins: March 16-May 10
Duration: 5 hours
Instructor(s): Bob Allen & Fred Wilkerson
$120/$102 OI members
Call 304-242-7272 to request a session.
Mother’s Day Glass Workshops
Create one-of-a-kind pieces of art glass with
mothers, grandmothers, daughters, aunts &
friends at the Glass Museum Studio.
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: 10:30am-12pm, 1-2:30pm, 2:30-4pm and
4-5:30pm May 9 & 10
Begins: Saturday, May 9
Duration: 1 1/2 hour workshops
Instructor(s): Bob Allen & Fred Wilkerson
$140 per pair ($119 per OI member pair)
Add up to two additional participants for $30 per
person.
Next Steps in Glassworking
Students who have completed a Beginning
Glassworking Class are invited to build on their
basic skills and learn to use molds and blowpipes.
Basic glassworking skills are required.
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: 11am-4pm by arrangement, scheduled 1
week in advance.
Begins: March 16-May 10
Duration: 5 hours
Instructor(s): Bob Allen & Fred Wilkerson
$120/$102 OI members
Call 304-242-7272 to request a session.
Paperweight Making Class
Learn to make paperweights that contain colorful
and interesting glass inclusions, such as twists,
swirls and flowers. Learn how to gather, reheat and shape glass under the guidance of the
Glassworker. Make at least two paperweights.
Minimum of two, maximum of four registrants.
No experience necessary.
Ages: 18 & up
Meets: By arrangement, scheduled 1 week in
advance.
Begins: March 16-May 10
Duration: 3 hours
Instructor(s): Bob Allen & Fred Wilkerson
$80/$68 OI members
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Tours & History Classes
Antiques Show Children’s Tour
A special guided tour of the Antiques Show &
Sale to introduce children to the concepts of
antiques and collecting. Meet and interact with
the dealers, and learn about featured items
chosen especially for children. Held at Wilson
Lodge, Oglebay.
Ages: 5-12
Meets: 4-5pm Saturday, April 11
Begins: Sat., April 11
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor(s): Holly McCluskey
$5/$4.25 OI members
Decorative Arts à la Carte
An introduction to popular American decorative
styles. Social history, lifestyles, furniture and the
decorative arts will be highlighted. Participants
will have the rare opportunity to go into the
Mansion’s period rooms. Mix ‘n match or attend
all four sessions.
Ages: adults
Meets: Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm
Begins: April 8 (Federal 1790-1810), April
15 (Empire 1810-1840), April 22 (Victorian
1840-1900), April 29 (How the Oglebays Lived
1901-1926)
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Instructor(s): Holly McCluskey
$15/$12.75 OI members (per class)
Antiques Show Glass Tour
A special guided tour of the Antiques Show &
Sale featuring glass ranging from mid-1800s
through mid-century modern. Meet and interact
with the dealers, and learn about featured items
chosen especially for this tour. Held at Wilson
Lodge, Oglebay.
Ages: adults
Meets: 1-2pm Saturday, April 11
Begins: Sat., April 11
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor(s): Holly McCluskey
$10/$8.50 OI members
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Register early to avoid disappointment because your class is full! Registrations will be processed in the
order received. No spaces will be held without full payment. It is the responsibility of the participant to
appear in class on the correct day and hour without additional notice. Oglebay Institute students and
patrons may be pictured in promotional materials for the Institute unless they notify the Institute of their
wishes otherwise.
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CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Oglebay Institute is committed to offering a wide variety of courses. As a result, sometimes classes have
to be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. In such cases, our staff will notify students no later than 48
hours before the class begins, and the full course fee will be refunded. Oglebay Institute reserves the right
to substitute instructors. For participants to cancel and receive a full refund, they must call the facility
and cancel at least one week before the class begins. No refunds made less than a week from the date
the class starts and no proration of class fee once the class has started. Class fees cannot be transferred to
another class or term.
Full payment due at time of registration.
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