MONDAY CLASSES

Video Game – Story Writing 
Day:
Monday
Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Age Group: 13+
Pricing: $80 for Four Classes (Over 4 Weeks)
Class Minimum: 5 Students Per Class
Registration Deadline: Sept 5, 2023
Classes Start: Sept 11, 2023
Classes End: Week of Oct 4, 2023

Learn the basics of video game story writing. Character development, settings, helpers, quests, and more! Includes worksheets & group projects. 

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This class is limited to 20 students.

Instruction by XP LEVELUP

Limited Enrollment

Video Game – Story Writing 
Day:
Monday
Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Age Group: 13+
Pricing: $80 for Four Classes

Intro to Animation & Digital Arts
Day:
Monday
Time:
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Age Group: 10-14
Pricing: $75 for Four Classes (Over 4 Weeks)

Class Minimum: 5 Students Per Class
Registration Deadline: Sept 5, 2023
Classes Start: Sept 11, 2023
Classes End: Week of Oct 4, 2023

 

Our class fee includes the use of a laptop and drawing pad, which is required for the class. This class is taught over 4 weekly classes, and each class builds progressively from the previous class. Attendance is strongly encouraged.

For more information call Center Place at 813-685-8888 or enroll online using the button found below.

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This class is limited to 12 students.

Limited Enrollment
Decorative Graphic for Intro to Animation & Digital Arts Class

Intro to Animation & Digital Arts
Day:
Monday
Time:
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Age Group: 10-14
Pricing: $75 for Four Classes (Over 4 Weeks)
Class Minimum: 5 Students Per Class
Registration Deadline: Sept 5, 2023
Classes Start: Sept 11, 2023
Classes End: Week of Oct 4, 2023

Tuesday Classes

Intro To Theatre
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Age Group: All Ages
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45

 

Description: History 101 – Lessons and hands on activities from the very beginning of movement to the first Shakespearean. 

• Character & Stage Direction

• Origins of Props/Costumes/Make Up

• Structure of a Play & Script Development

• Back Stage Production Elements

• Improv Techniques 

 

* Weekly Attendance is Strongly Encouraged.

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Intro To Theatre
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Age Group: All Ages
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45

Ashley Jones Instructor

Intro To Acting
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Age Group: All Ages
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45

 

PREPARING TO ACT:
Breathing, Relaxing the Body, Spine Lengthening Activities, Good Attitude with Constructive Criticism  

WHAT IS ACTING:
Process of Transformation, Nature of Acting, Goal & Obstacle, Beginning to Act, Tactics, Expectations  

LESSONS:
Memorization & Rehearsing, Character & Stage Directions, Structure of a Play & Script Development

Put On a Show!
End of class performance to include:
Auditions, Rehearsals, And Show Date Requirements

*Majority during class time, not including performances.

4 Classes for $45 – Attendance is Strongly Encouraged.

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Intro to Acting (decorative graphic)

Intro To Acting
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Age Group: All Ages
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45

Graphite Drawing with Mary Dorsett
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
9:30am – 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45 (or try one time for $12 at the door)

 

Description: This graphite drawing class places emphasis on drawing photorealistic images utilizing graded graphite pencils.
Working from reference material, usually photographs, the student will learn how to use graphite pencils and other tools to record the effects of light and shadow to create forms, highlights and cast shadows while blending them into images having realistic 3-D appearances. Class discussions will include how to break down images into basic shapes, strategies to transfer images, observing detail, pencil layering and developing contrast. Each student is treated individually and progresses at their own pace. The class is open to all levels–beginner to the more experienced.

Materials List for this Class

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Graphite Drawing
with Mary Dorsett
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
9:30am –12:00pm
Age Group: Adult
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45
(or try one time for $12 at the door)

Mary Dorsett Art Instructor

Drawing to Painting
with Rolando Rodriguez
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Age Group: Adult – 18+
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45 (or try one time for $12 at the door)

 

Description:

This class is open to students at all levels. For beginners, I often recommend starting with drawing. Although we will be working from a partially clothed live model, I can provide assistance and instruction to those students that have it in mind to work from their own original photographs.

An underlying theme throughout the journey of artistic development in this class is an exploration of techniques involving careful observation. Initially, I will introduce progressively challenging exercises based on direct observation and understanding of the forms of the model in light.

From basic fundamentals, such as the structure of the body, the use of the brush, and the first steps in the development of a keen aesthetic judgement, to portraiture that involves seeing through an eye that can perceive forms simplified, and finally to meaningful, thought provoking, and hopefully visually stunning multi-figure compositions.

Supply List

For Drawing:
Drawing pad 18 x 24
Graphite pencil set, or mechanical pencils, a Sharpener and Kneaded Eraser

For Oil Painting:
Canvas board 11 x 14 or larger
Paint Brushes

The seven crucial colors that I recommend are:

Titanium White
Burnt Umber
Deep Red
Yellow Ochre
Deep Yellow
Ultramarine Blue
Permanent Green Deep

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Drawing to Painting
with Rolando Rodriguez
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
12:30pm – 3:00pm
Age Group:
Adult – 18+
Price:
Four Class Sessions for $45

Rolando Rodriguez Art Instructor

Creative Sparks
Sponsored by: Hillsborough County
Day:Tuesday
Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Age Group: 5-7
Price: Free
Limit: 25 Students

Description: Sponsored by Hillsborough County. Discover how to create, evoke laughs and convey humor using simple shapes and composition. Learn the history of cartooning and how to express emotions by drawing everyday characters, scenes, and stories. 

Please download the required PDF and click here to upload.

Parents (or guardians) are required to complete a brief class survey each month on the progress of their child/children in order to continue in this free sponsored program.

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Creative Sparks
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Age Group: 5-7
Price: Free
Limit: 25 Students/Class
Required: Upload PDF

Mary Dorsett Art Instructor

Creative Sparks
Sponsored by: Hillsborough County
Day:Tuesday
Time:
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Age Group: 8-14
Price: Free
Limit: 25 Students

Description: Sponsored by Hillsborough County. Discover how to create, evoke laughs and convey humor using simple shapes and composition. Learn the history of cartooning and how to express emotions by drawing everyday characters, scenes, and stories. 

Please download the required PDF and click here to upload.

Parents (or guardians) are required to complete a brief class survey each month on the progress of their child/children in order to continue in this free sponsored program.

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Creative Sparks
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Age Group: 8-14
Price: Free
Limit: 25 Students/Class
Required: Upload PDF

Mary Dorsett Art Instructor

Wednesday Classes

Colored Pencil Art with Michele Young
Day:Wednesday
Time:
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Age Group: 18+
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45 (or try one time for $12 at the door)

 

Description:

This self-paced art class is designed for students of all levels, from beginners to experienced artists. You can start with the basics or improve your skills and learn new techniques. You are encouraged to bring your own project and supplies. You will receive individualized assistance from the instructor and feedback on your work. This class is an affordable and flexible way to learn how to create realistic artwork with colored pencils while progressing at your own pace.

 

Supply List to Bring to Class:

Reference Photo
Paper
Colored Pencils
Graphite Pencil
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
Colorless Blender
Odorless Mineral Spirits
Brush or Q-tips

Prismacolor Premier or Faber Castell Polychromos pencils and Strathmore
Bristol Vellum paper are recommended.

 

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Colored Pencil Art
With Michele Young
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
9:30am- 12:00pm
Age Group:
18+
Price:
Four Class Sessions for $45
(or try one time for $12 at the door)

Michele Young Art Instructor

Thursday Classes

Video Editing Basics 101
Day:
Thursday
Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Age Group: 13+
Pricing: $90 for Four Classes (Over 4 Weeks)
Class Minimum: 5 Students Per Class
Registration Deadline: Sept 5, 2023
Classes Start: Sept 11, 2023
Classes End: Week of Oct 4, 2023

Let’s learn the basics of video editing.

• Video Formats
• Special Effects
• Voice Overs
• Adding Sounds & Music

Each Class Builds Upon the Previous Lesson.
Weekly Attendance is Strongly Encouraged.

Training Provided by XP LEVELUP

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Decorative graphic showing video editor

Video Editing Basics 101
Day:
Thursday
Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Age Group: 13+
Price: Four Class Sessions for $90

PC Building & Components
Day:
Thursday
Time:
6:30pm – 7:30pm

Age Group: 13+
Pricing: $90 for Four Classes (Over 4 Weeks)
Class Minimum: 5 Students Per Class
Registration Deadline: Sept 5, 2023
Classes Start: Sept 11, 2023
Classes End: Week of Oct 4, 2023

Learn the basics of computer components.

• What’s a motherboard?
• What’s a CPU?
• What’s a PCI Card?
• How do I put my own system together?

4 Classes for $90 – Attendance is Strongly Encouraged.

Training Provided by XP LEVELUP

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PC Building & Components
Day:
Thursday
Time:
6:30pm – 7:30pm

Age Group: 13+
Pricing: $90 for Four Classes (Over 4 Weeks)
Class Minimum: 5 Students Per Class
Registration Deadline: Sept 5, 2023
Classes Start: Sept 11, 2023
Classes End: Week of Oct 4, 2023

Water Colors with Meletha Everett
Day:
Thursday
Time:
9:30am – 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45 (or try one time for $12 at the door)

 

Description: Meletha Everett is one of the original art instructors from when Center Place first opened. Meletha has a vast knowledge of water colors and loves sharing her knowledge with her students. Meletha’s class is a careful combination of theory and practice, designed to be easy to follow and progressive so that you slowly master the skills and techniques to become a better watercolor artist. Learning the right things and doing the right actions is the key to making progress. And progress is the greatest form of motivation.

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Water Colors
with Meletha Everett
Day:
Thursday
Time:
9:30am – 12:00pm
Age Group: Adult
Price: Four Class Sessions for $45
(or try one time for $12 at the door)

Meletha Everette

Meletha Everett Art Instructor