Adult
Programs
About Adult Programs
Comfortable Class Sizes
Professionally Taught
All adult programs are taught by professional Teaching Artists.
Classes average 15 students,
age 16 years and older.
Studio-Based
Classes meet at the ACT studio
unless otherwise noted.
Easy Payment
Payment is due upon registration, but need-based scholarships may be available.
(JANUARY - MARCH)
Winter 2025 Programs at a Glance
Thursday Programs
Additional Programming
Zoom Dance Parties:
7:00-7:30 pm on 1/22 & 2/19
(APRIL - MAY)
Spring 2025 Programs at a Glance
Additional Programming
Club members chat about music & life while learning how to play this quirky instrument! No previous ukulele experience is necessary. Ukuleles will be provided for students during class. This Winter, those enrolled will also have a bonus performance opportunity after the end of the session to perform at ACT's Spring Luncheon on 3/12!
Cost: $100
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: John Nowak
Time: Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm (45 min)
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Class Dates: (7 Classes) 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, (MAKEUP: 3/17)
​*NO CLASS on 3/3*
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Special Events: (2 events)​
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Showcase, 3/10 (4-4:30pm rehearsal, 4:30-4:45pm performance at ACT)
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ACT Spring Luncheon, 3/12 (times to be confirmed but between 11:30am-1:30pm at Waddell Center)
Winter Ukulele Club
Mondays (4:00-4:45 PM)
Monday Programs
Winter ACTion Drummers
Mondays
(Treble 5 Drummers: 5:00-5:45PM) *Treble 5 section CLOSED*
(Bass 6 Drummers: 6:00-6:45PM)
Join ACT's drum troupe and learn about rhythm, percussion, dynamics, and using music as a tool to build up each other and our community! We have two (2) sections of ACTion Drummers: Treble 5 Drummers (5-5:45pm) and Bass 6 Drummers (6-6:45pm). Both groups are open to all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. No previous drumming experience is required to be an ACTion Drummer. Please sign up for the time that works best for you!
NOTE: Our Bass 6 section of ACTion Drummers (6-6:45pm) focuses on creating a lower sensory drumming experience. Open to all levels, no previous drumming experience required, we aim to keep this section smaller so students are able to explore in a slightly quieter environment while still rocking out.
Cost: $100
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Josh Dunigan
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Time:
Treble 5: Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm (45 mins) *CLOSED*
Bass 6: Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm (45 mins)​
Class Dates: (7 Classes) 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, (MAKEUP: 3/17) *NO CLASS 3/3*
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Special Events: (2 events)
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Drumming at IKUS on Saturday, 2/15 (3:30-5pm)
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Showcase at ACT, 3/10
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Treble 5 Drummers (5-5:30pm rehearsal, 5:30-5:45pm performance)
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Bass 6 Drummers (6-6:30pm rehearsal, 6:30-6:45pm performance)
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Tuesday Programs
In this class, artists will experience different materials and styles of puppet making. Sock puppets, paper bag puppets, shadow puppets, and even collaborative large-scale puppets will be explored as potential puppeteer options! Students will be asked to consider character and performance choices. How will this puppet move on stage and interact with other characters? The class will culminate in a combined theatre showcase with Behind the Mask.
Cost: $90
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Liz Merriman
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Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates: (7 Classes) 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 (MAKEUP: 3/11)
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Special Event: Combined Theatre Showcase, 3/4 at Kuyper College (4:30-5:30 rehearsal, 5:30-6pm Showcase, 6-6:30 reception and art collection)
Puppet Making & Performing
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00 PM)
Join us for an hour of character creating and mask making! This class will be focused on building artists' confidence on stage, while also offering practice using a mask to embody characters. Students will learn how to display emotion via crafting different types of masks. The final showcase will be at Kuyper College on the Vos Chapel stage.
Cost: $90
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Alison Soderquist
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Time: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates: (7 Classes) 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 (MAKEUP: 3/11)
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Special Event: Combined Theatre Showcase, 3/4 at Kuyper College (4:30-5:30 rehearsal, 5:30-6pm Showcase, 6-6:30 reception and art collection)
Behind the Mask
Tuesdays (5:15-6:15 PM)
A community choir directed by teaching artist Erinn Epp, and accompanied by pianist Alisha Snyder. The choir is focused on fun, upbeat music, friendship, and technique. Each season culminates in a community concert. Open to individuals & to transition classrooms.
Cost: ​ $120
Location: Kuyper College Vos Chapel​
Teaching Artists: Erinn Epp and
Alisha Snyder
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Time: Thursdays, 12:10-1:10pm (1 hr) ​
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Class Dates: (8 Classes) 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/6 *NO CLASS 2/27*​​​
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Special Events:​ 3/13 (12:10-12:30 rehearsal, 12:30-1:10pm Winter Showcase Concert at Kuyper)
Winter ACTion Choir
Thursdays (12:10-1:10 PM)
Thursday Programs
An ACT teaching artist will meet you virtually OR in-person to provide one-on-one art instruction.
Performing Art instruction offered: guitar, piano, drum, ukulele. Students must have their own instruments.
Visual Art instruction will also include a materials fee and will require materials to be picked up and dropped off at ACT, if virtual.
Session times and location scheduled to fit your needs. All sessions 45 minutes. Offered to individuals of all ages.
Costs:
$200 - 4 sessions
$300 - 6 sessions
$400 - 8 sessions
$500 - 10 sessions
Winter Individual Instruction
Additional Programs
Groove with your ACT friends! Tune in to request your favorite songs, show off your dance moves, and enjoy a virtual evening of community. Only registered students will receive the Zoom link; sign ups close a week before each Dance Party.
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Teaching Artist: Josh Dunigan
Time: Wednesdays, 7-7:30pm
Dates: 1/22; 2/19
Zoom Dance Parties
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Program Coordinator
Supported by:
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.
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Club members chat about music & life while learning how to play this quirky instrument! No previous ukulele experience is necessary. Ukuleles will be provided for students during class. This Spring, we will also perform with the ACTion Drummers at the Creativity and Ability Festival at Lincoln Campus.
Cost: $80
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: John Nowak
Time: Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm (45 min)
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Class Dates: (5 Classes) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12
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Special Events: (2 events)​
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Creativity and Ability Festival, 5/8 (Time TBD (morning) at Lincoln Campus)
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Showcase, 5/19 (4-4:30pm rehearsal, 4:30-4:45pm performance at ACT)
Spring Ukulele Club
Mondays (4:00-4:45 PM)
Monday Programs
Spring ACTion Drummers
Mondays
(Treble 5 Drummers: 5:00-5:45PM) *Treble 5 section CLOSED*
(Bass 6 Drummers: 6:00-6:45PM)
Join ACT's drum troupe and learn about rhythm, percussion, dynamics, and using music as a tool to build up each other and our community! We have two (2) sections of ACTion Drummers: Treble 5 Drummers (5-5:45pm) and Bass 6 Drummers (6-6:45pm). Both groups are open to all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. No previous drumming experience is required to be an ACTion Drummer. Please sign up for the time that works best for you!
NOTE: Our Bass 6 section of ACTion Drummers (6-6:45pm) focuses on creating a lower sensory drumming experience. Open to all levels, no previous drumming experience required, we aim to keep this section smaller so students are able to explore in a slightly quieter environment while still rocking out.
Cost: $80
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Josh Dunigan
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Time:
Treble 5: Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm (45 mins) *CLOSED*
Bass 6: Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm (45 mins)​
Class Dates: (5 Classes) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12
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Special Events: (2 events)
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Creativity and Ability Festival, 5/8, Time TBD (morning) at Lincoln Campus
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Showcase at ACT, 5/19
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Treble 5 Drummers (5-5:30pm rehearsal, 5:30-5:45pm performance)
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Bass 6 Drummers (6-6:30pm rehearsal, 6:30-6:45pm performance)
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The Art of Printmaking will explore the printmaking process from start to finish. No previous experience needed! Projects will use a variety of materials and subject matter allowing each artist to create unique prints.
Cost: $70
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Rylie Schrotenboer
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Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates: (5 Classes) 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27 *NO CLASS: 5/6*
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Special Event: Showcase, 5/20 (4-4:30 class sets up, 4:30-5pm guests welcome at ACT)
Art of Printmaking
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00 PM)
Grab your spare magazines, some scissors, and a gluestick - it's time to collage! This class will focus on the art of combining images - and other multimedia elements - to create something new and expressive. Collages will be on display at the class showcase on 5/20.
Cost: $70
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Steven Edelman
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Time: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates: (5 Classes) 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27 *NO CLASS: 5/6*
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Special Event: Showcase, 5/20 (5:15-5:45 class sets up, 5:45-6:15pm guests welcome at ACT)
Art of Collage
Tuesdays (5:15-6:15 PM)
Tuesday Programs
An ACT teaching artist will meet you virtually OR in-person to provide one-on-one art instruction.
Performing Art instruction offered: guitar, piano, drum, ukulele. Students must have their own instruments.
Visual Art instruction will also include a materials fee and will require materials to be picked up and dropped off at ACT, if virtual.
Session times and location scheduled to fit your needs. All sessions 45 minutes. Offered to individuals of all ages.
Costs:
$200 - 4 sessions
$300 - 6 sessions
$400 - 8 sessions
$500 - 10 sessions
Spring Individual Instruction