Click on the categories below to learn more about the classes:

Preschool Education
 Music For All Ages
Art for Children
 Art for Adults
 Clay For Children & Adults
 Drama & Musical Theater
 Writing
 Birthday Parties
 Dance

CREATIVE SPARK admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation or  national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the art center.

It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and administered programs.

Creative Spark Center for the Arts is a private non-profit organization. It is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

And by the a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Southern Arts Federation and the S.C. arts Commission.

CLASSES FOR ALL AGES
 Our classes suitable for all age groups. Music ... Dance ... Visual Arts ... We have it all!  Choose from the menu at the left between preschool, child, teen and adult classes offered at our Arts Center. There is something for everyone in Creative Spark's class schedule... and don't forget to mark our diverse Entertainment Programs on your calendar.

Please see the Summer Camp page for additional courses for children!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
 To register by mail send in the form below and payment in full or credit card information.
A minimum payment of $50 is required to hold  a spot in a class.
Your cancelled check is your receipt and confirmation.

To register in person come to 757 Long Point Road
Open from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM Mondays through Thursdays or until 3:00 PM on Fridays.

To register by phone call 881-3780 with your VISA or MasterCard number.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 

You are encouraged to file an application for future years for these very popular programs. 

 
   
 



preschool
is a multi-age, arts infused preschool program with
12 children ages 3-5 and two dedicated teachers.
At Magic Sparks, we believe that learning can happen at any moment!
Our child-centered approach engages children in:
language,
literature,
and
mathematical concepts
through a variety of multi-sensory experiences.
Our lead teachers have rich early childhood backgrounds and Masters degrees.
Detailed qualifications, goals and objectives are available.
Our curriculum includes:
free play,
art,
journal writing,
small and large group work,
cooking,
construction,
science,
math,
computer opportunities
and
lots of interaction with teachers.
The program features visiting artists from Creative Spark’s faculty who teach:
music,
movement,
visual art,
clay,
drama,
and
Spanish.
 Children also attend performances several times a year hosted here at the center.
Children may attend 2, 3 or 4 days per week.
3 days (T/Th/F)  9:00 – 12:00 Noon
3 Days (M/W/F) 9:00 – 12:00 Noon
4 Days (M-Th) 9:30 – 12:30p

  
 

tuition information
&
Magic Sparks application for enrollment

  

Learning Extensions
is a project-based experience for our oldest students ages 4 to 5 years old.  Designed to meet the needs of children who just miss the kindergarten cut-off date, this is a small group of eight students and gives children optimum learning experiences that expand upon the preschool program with additional emphasis on academic skills.
 Monday through Friday-- after preschool until 2pm.
 Picnic Pals may be offered in January if there is significant interest. Participants will bring lunch and stay after Magic Sparks to play with their friends and have a picnic lunch

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Days Available

Cost

Magic Sparks

3 days per week M/W/F 

$213 per month

Magic Sparks

3 days per week T/Th/F 

$213 per month

Magic Sparks

4 days per week M – Th

$283 per month

Learning Extensions

2 days per week

$143 per month

Learning Extensions

3 days per week

$213 per month

Learning Extensions

4 days per week

$283 per month

Learning Extensions

5 days per week

$356 per month

 
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MUSIC FOR ALL AGES

Children/Youth

Early childhood is a time of rapid growth and brain development.
It’s the optimal time to awaken and develop your child’s inborn joy and talent for making music.
Creative Spark is proud to offer this parent/child program developed by music professionals.

Musikgarten® Music for Babies and Toddlers
 A parent/child program that awakens and develops your baby’s or toddler’s inborn joy and talent for making music.  Spend quality time together singing, moving, playing rhythm instruments and games and listening. This curricula, used worldwide and developed by music educators, is effective, enjoyable and age appropriate.
The summer eight-week theme will be “My Musical World”.
Classes are limited to 8 children.
Tuition: $80 plus $20 for materials including a CD of music

Time Day and Start Date Ages
10:00 to 10:30a Monday, June 2nd Ages newborn to sixteen months
10:00a to 10:30a Thursday, June 5th Ages sixteen months to three years 

Youth ChildBroom Guitar
 ages: 5 to 12 years old
 This is a unique and exciting way to introduce guitar and music to kids
between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.
The curriculum is comprised of music arranged in parts; the student learns:
solo-playing skills, and
ensemble skills.
Students are placed by age in small groups of up to four students
to accommodate the young child’s attention span
and the adolescent’s expanding social horizon.
Parents will accompany their children to each half hour weekly lesson.
Certified Instructor: Tom Noren
When:  Saturday Mornings
For enrollment information, please call:
Tom Norton at 514-3405
KEYBOARD RENTAL
 Creative Spark Students can rent Keyboards for $5 per week
 For more information call us at: 881-3780
Private Musical Instruction in Voice & Instruments
 Youth and adults, of any experience level, will learn musical theory,
and learn to read and play music in a variety of styles.
Spark’s faculty offers weekly private lessons at times to suit your schedule.
Instruments taught include piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, violin, and voice.  
 When:  Start at any time – Enrollment information call us at: 881-3780
 Tuition: $26 per half hour lessons.  Longer lesson times are available.

 
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CULTURAL AWARENESS GRANTS FOR TEACHERS
 Through support of the S.C. Arts Commission and the Southern Arts Federation, Creative Spark provides
subsidies for teachers to bring their classes to attend performances at Creative Spark.
  Free tickets are also available to schools unable to pay.
 These professional performances bring the best of the world’s cultures to your children
to enhance their understanding of geography, social studies, heritage and the Arts.
Many of the performances come with study guides.
Interested teachers and parents can request these tickets by calling Creative Spark’s director.
The S.C. Arts Commission and the Southern Arts Federation receive
support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
ART FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH

Please check our Summer Camp page for more fun activities!

 
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ART FOR ADULTS

Adults - Basic Drawing
 Adult beginners will learn the basic pencil drawing skills of line, values, proportion, neutral space, and personal expression. Students will build on their experiences with gentle guidance and the opportunity to relax and learn. Instructor Scott Debus
6:30p to 8:00p, Tuesdays, April 22nd – May 27th

Tuition: $110 for 6 weeks of classes plus $20 supply fee

Adults – Introduction to Abstract Painting
 After two fun group paintings and a little time spent on design principles and painting techniques,
students will select paintings to copy from a DVD. Each child will receive a copy (free)
on the 100-year history of abstract painting, and then graduate to doing paintings in their own styles.
Recycled materials will be provided, or students can bring their own.
Dress to paint!!! Instructor Jeff Poole
 6:30p to 8:30p, Tuesdays, June 3rd – July 8th
Tuition: $115 for 6 weeks of classes 

Travel Journaling Class
 Create a personalized keepsake journal that vividly preserves travel, vacation and family trip memories.  Learn how to combine journal entries, sketches, postcards, photos and cutouts into one unforgettable treasure!
 6:30p to 8:00p, Tuesday, May 6th or June 10th
Cost:   $65 for 4 weeks

 
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CLAY / Ceramics

Hand Building Learn the techniques of coil, slab, and pinching method with focus on both decorative and functional designs that include mosaic tile.
Wheel Throwing Learn to make thrown forms on the potter’s wheel.  Basic forms include cylinders, bowls, and manipulating the forms.  Other techniques include throwing bottomless, cutting, and darting to make off-round forms
Surface Decorating Techniques such as slip trailing, sgraffito (scratching through color), mishima (inlay), and carving will be introduced to offer students a variety of options for creating unique and visually expressive work.

Children/Youth

Youth Slab Clay
 Children ages 10 to 16 will learn to create fun, imaginative forms by developing hand-building skills. Learn the techniques of coil, slab, and pinching methods with a focus on both decorative and functional designs. Students will learn creative ways of decorating with stamps and carving tools. Instructor Brooke Cassady
 4:30p to 6:00p, Monday and Wednesday, May 12th – June 2nd
Tuition:  $110 for 6 classes that meet twice weekly plus a $25 supply fee.
Please see Summer Camps 2008 for more clay selection!.

CLAY FOR ADULTS

Combination Clay
 The combination clay classes are for adult students wanting to develop hand-building and throwing techniques.
Varying decorating techniques will be experienced during the finishing stages.
Small classes accommodate both beginners and experienced adult students and allow
persons to work at their own pace under the instructor’s guidance.
Optional lab times are also available to current students at various times each week for a small fee.
Instructor: Brooke Cassady
 6:30 to 9:00pm
Monday and Wednesdays
May 12th – June 2nd
Tuition: $145 for 6 classes that meet twice weekly
plus a $25 supply fee

Private Clay Instructions
 Youth and adults, of any experience level, will learn hand building and/or wheel techniques.
Creative Spark’s faculty offers weekly private lessons for individuals or small groups
at times to suit your schedule.
 Start at any time – Enrollment information call 881-3780
Tuition: $40 per hour lessons and includes clay.  

 
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Drama & Musical Theater

Adults - Private Acting Coach

Youth and adults, of any experience level, will learn acting performance skills that will help them prepare for auditions.  Spark’s eminent faculty offers weekly private lessons at times to suit your schedule.  

Start at any time – Enrollment information call 881-3780
 Tuition: $26 per half hour lessons.  Longer lesson times are available.

 
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WRITING

Travel Journaling Class
 Create a personalized keepsake journal that vividly preserves travel, vacation and family trip memories.  Learn how to combine journal entries, sketches, postcards, photos and cutouts into one unforgettable treasure!
6:30p to 8:00p, Tuesday, May 6th or June 10th
Cost:   $65 for 4 weeks

 
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DANCE LESSONS FOR ALL AGES

Creative Movement for Children

These classes are designed to introduce children ages 3 to 5 to the love of dance and music through the beauty of creative movement and classical ballet. Age appropriate, creative classes that develop grace, strong discipline and healthy physique. The use of props, games and imaginative play keeps it fun and interesting. Dance Leotard Optional

Instructor:  Angela Agudo

 4:30 to 5:15pm, Tuesdays, April 29th – June 2nd

Tuition: $80 for 6 weeks of classes.

Adult Modern Dance
This class is suitable for experienced adult dancers of any age. Jocelyn Nugent has been with
Anonymity Dance Company as a performer, choreographer and assistant director since 1988 and
has danced with renowned companies in California after completing her BFA in Modern Dance and Ballet.
She brings her broad background to a class for adults aimed at developing creative
minds and bodies using interesting music and movement ideas.

When: Wednesdays, June 25 -July 30
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Tuition: $12 per class or $40 per month. 

Belly Dancing
This exotic and elegant dance has evolved through the ages and has become a popular way for women to stay
in shape and become more graceful.  You will be initiated into the extraordinary world of this playful and alluring dance. No experience is needed. 
Bellies of all sizes are welcome! Wear comfortable clothes.
Instructor: Karen Innella and members of Ancient Echoes
 When:
 7:00p to 8:00p, Tuesdays, Beginners, April 8th
8:00p to 9:00p, Tuesdays, Intermediate, April 8th
 Tuition: $60 for 6 weeks of classes 

Ballroom Dancing
Stanley Ostendorff, the area’s most consummate professional dance teacher with over twenty years of experience,
can help you get out on the floor dancing: Beginners Shag, Rumba, Waltz, and Cha Cha. Sign up with or without a partner.
Couples and private lessons are also available by appointment.
Find out about the classes and other dancing around town on the website: www.ballroomplus.com
7:00 to 8:00 PM - Thursdays on-going
Tuition:  $50 per person for four one-hour lessons

Weekend Dances
 Creative Spark’s spacious dance floor is filled every weekend with dancers enjoying waltz, salsa, swing, Cha-Cha,
fox trot and other dance styles. The first hour is always a free lesson given
by Stanley Ostendorff of Ballroom Plus.
 Come with or without a partner to enjoy the friendly atmosphere and great music.
No reservation necessary
 No reservation necessary, just pay $10 at the door.
Saturdays beginning at 7:30 PM
but subject to change so call: 843-345-921l, or check the website www.ballroomplus.com.
 
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OTHER AREAS of INTEREST
Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
 Your troop can earn badges by participating in a educational clay outing at Creative Spark clay studio.
The troop will learn about the different types of clay, glazes, and firing.
They will work with slab clay to form fun functional works of art.

 Groups are limited to 15.
Call 881-3780 for more information
Cost: $15 per scout for a 1-½ hours.
Sponsorships and Donations Consider a tax deducible donation to support your community’s art center.  You may choose to underwrite the cost of school performances, invest in capital improvements, or donate to the general fund.  Perhaps you’d like to honor a creative person in your life by making a donation in his or her name. Creative Spark’s commitment to enriching the community with excellent art education and events is dependent on your support.  We are also grateful for volunteers especially for building maintenance, help at performances and special events.
Harris Teeter’s “Together in Education” program will give a percentage of your purchases using their VIC card to Creative Spark if you link your card to our account.  Just tell them our number: 4788.
Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and can be redeemed for lessons or classes to suit the recipient. 

Support the Center by Becoming a Friend
 Friend of Creative Spark  - Individual $20 – Family $35
Class Sampler Card lets you sample CS classes for free (1 time visit per class)
Early registration for selected classes and camps
Receive “ Sparkler” email news
Receive Creative Spark decal
 Special Friend of Creative Spark - $50 – Family $90
Same as above plus:
Invitation to special “Member-only” events
Receive a “Creative Spark” tee shirt
Backstagers Friends of Creative Spark -  $100 – Family $175
 Same as above plus
Invitation to special “Member-only” events
 Receive a “Creative Spark” tee shirt
Members-Only Backstage Club!

Creative Spark is a non-profit community organization committed to providing high-quality Arts education and experiences to the people of the South Carolina Lowcountry, regardless of age, ability, income or ethnic origin.
Copyright © 2001 Creative Spark

E-mail us at Creative Spark

Phone: 843-881-3780
Fax: 843-881-8487

this page is updated & designed by:
Elizabeth LaBar

labarart@aol.com

 
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