May 27, 2020

Throughout the stay-at-home order, the Surry Arts Council has offered online arts and other activities to people in the community, and continues to do so.

A highlight of the summer for many young people in the area is attending some of the many camps in the area, including those offered by the council. The local organization recently announced its plans for summer 2020, with some limitations in place due to COVID 19.

Ongoing or upcoming this summer, activities include:

• Madeline Matanick offers private art lessons for children and adults. These sessions can be used to work on painting, drawing or crafts. The mediums offered are acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. Private lessons can be for individuals or groups of two or three. Sessions can be scheduled by email (madi@surryarts.org) or SMS (843-697-8351).

She also organizes virtual painting lessons on Zoom. She packs individual paint kits (along with a lightly traced canvas, paints, plate, brush, and towel) for drive-through pickup at the Andy Griffith Playhouse parking lot, then everyone logs in via Zoom for the no to no painting lessons. After registration, participants will be notified of the pickup time for all materials and will be provided with connection instructions for the class. Virtual painting classes are offered weekly. The next course is “Doodle-Do! And it is designed for children and adults. The link can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/380574129503902/ For more information, contact Madeline at Madi@surryarts.org.

• Shelby Coleman offers private dance lessons for individuals and small groups. Any style, technique, beginner dance or beginner tumbling is available. Classes can be scheduled in the evening for one dancer, or groups of two to four dancers. To schedule private lessons or for any additional information, contact Coleman at shelby@surryarts.org.

It also offers online courses on Facebook. Classes vary from line dancing to fitness dancing to conditioning and more. Classes are currently every two evenings. Those interested should search Facebook for “Shelby’s Online Course”. The group is private, but she approves requests quickly. Once in the group, lessons can be streamed live or watched at any time. For singers of all ages, Zoom Karaoke takes place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Each week a different theme. Email Coleman at shelby@surryarts.org for the link and password.

Camps

Matanick, Coleman and Heather Elliott will be teaching all classes and day camps listed here with the exception of Surry Strings. Jim Vipperman will lead the Surry Strings camp. Current summer camp offers include:

• Performing arts – Around the world, for ages 3 to 5. From Monday June 8 to Thursday June 11. Session 1: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Session 2: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Due to state guidelines, Arts Alive Ages 3-5 will be limited to 20 campers per session with 10 in each class. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended.

• Performing arts – Around the world, for ages 6 to 11, from Monday June 15 to Thursday June 18. Session 1: 9:30 a.m. – noon. Session 2: 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Due to state guidelines, Arts Alive ages 6 to 11 will be limited to 30 campers per session with 10 in each class. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended.

• Arts Alive Parade / Performance / Festival on Thursday June 28th, the time will be announced on the first day of each session

These activities can be modified according to state directives. Participants will be notified of the updated guidelines.

Princess training camp, ages 3 and up, from Monday June 22 to Friday June 26. Session 1: 10 am-12pm. Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Due to state guidelines, Camp 2020 will be limited to 10 campers per session. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended.

• Princess crowning / performance. These activities will be modified according to state directives. Participants will be notified of the updated guidelines.

Actor play and music

• Youth Actor Camp: Mythical Creatures and How to Approach Them, ages 10 to 18, Monday June 22 to Friday June 26 and Monday June 29 to Thursday July 2, 2 to 5 p.m. Due to guidelines from State, Princess 2020 training camp will be limited to 10 campers. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended. The end of class performance will take place on July 2.

• Camp Surry Strings, ages 5 and up, Monday July 13 to Thursday July 16, 10 am to noon, limited to 10 campers. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended.

• Missoula children’s drama camp scheduled for July 13-18 has been canceled.

• Visual arts camp for children, 9-16 years old, from Monday July 20 to Friday July 24, from 11 am to 1 pm, limited to 10 campers. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended. This final exhibition format may be changed according to state guidelines. Participants will be notified of the updated guidelines.

• Youth Acting Camp: Willa Wonkie And The College Tour, ages 11-18, Monday July 20 to Friday July 24 and Monday July 27 to Friday July 31 from 3 pm to 5 pm, limited to 10 campers. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended. The final performance will take place on July 31 at 4 p.m.

Dance and Art

• 2020 dance camp, ages 3-6, Monday July 27 to Friday July 31, 9:30 am to 11 am Limited to 10 campers. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended.

• Dance camp for ages 7 to 12, Monday July 27 to Friday July 31, 11 am to 12:30 pm, limited to 10 campers. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended.

• Visual arts camp for children, 4-8 years old, from Monday July 27 to Friday July 31, 11 am to 12:30 pm, limited to 10 campers. Campers will practice social distancing and will need to bring their own snack and drink for snack time. Masks are recommended.