I was in Spoke the Hub last night at an exhibition of drawings from a recent figure drawing class taught by Russell Floersch. It was an interesting and diverse selection of drawings by adults who have enjoyed this weekly exploration of the body through drawing. The class included people who’ve never drawn before, as well as those who have. Floersch seems comfortable and delighted to work with all experience levels. He is offering this class in July and August. Go to the Spoke website (above) for more details.
The space has been hugely renovated since I was last in Spoke the Hub, when OSFO was 3. Way more space, a huge dance studio that doubles as a space for Floersch’s figure drawing classes with Russell with a live model.
This summer Spoke is running Camp Gowanee, located at Spoke’s other space at 748 Union Street & 295 Douglass Street. Look at the ambitious creative offerings. It might be just the thing for your child this summer for full or half day participation:
Week 1: Circus Arts (July 5-9)
* ages 7-11 / ages 12-15
* Juggling, magic, tumbling, mime, clowning, hula hoops…
Week 2: Street Dance, Culture & Art (July 12-16)
* ages 7-11 / ages 12-15
* Street Dance (hip hop, locking, stepping, breaking), rapping, poetry slams, grafitti (without destroying others’ property) fashion, mtv…
Week 3: Rhythm Week (July 19-23)
* ages 7-11 / ages 12-15
* African drumming, tap dance, poetry, rapping, music composition, visual rhythm composition in art …
Week 4: Tahiti Express (July 26-30)
* ages 7-11 / ages 12-15
* Polynesian dance, culture, language, crafts, music, synchronized swimming…
Week 5: Comedy (August 2-6)
* ages 7-11 / ages 12-15
* Clowning, new vaudeville, theater games and improvisation, cartooning, funny storytelling, stand-up…
Week 5: Yoga, Fitness and Wellness (August 2-6)
* ages 7-11
* Yoga, aerobics, Pilates, meditation, nutrition, healthy cooking/eating, anatomy, new games, journal writing, drawing…
Week 6: Yoga, Fitness and Wellness Camp (August 9-13)
* ages 12-16
* Yoga, aerobics, Pilates, meditation, nutrition, healthy cooking/eating, anatomy, new games, journal writing, drawing…
Weeks 6-7: Musical Theater Production (August 9-13 AND August 16 -20)*
* ages 8 and up
* Tap and jazz dance, acting, voice, set & lighting design, costume design, performance…
*Musical Theater Production Campers must take both weeks.
Week 7: Contemporary Dance Camp (August 16-20)
* Level I: ages 12-16
* Level II-III: ages 8 -11
* Modern dance, ballet, improvisation, choreography, dance films, dance history, film-making…
Week 8: Contemporary Dance Camp (August 23-27)
* Level III-V: ages 13-18
* Modern dance, ballet,improvisation, choreography, dance films, dance history, film-making…
Week 8: Rock Band Camp (August 23-27)
* ages 8 and up
* Guitar, songwriting, singing, choreography…