


NURTURING CREATIVITY
& INSPIRING GROWTH
SINCE 1988
FREE ARTS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES CAN'T AFFORD INSTRUCTION
A4AK PROGRAM
WHO: Grades 2 - 6
WHEN: Monday Evenings 5:00 - 7:00 pm
WHERE: London Food Bank
Classes are taught in a group setting with volunteer teachers and assistants. Students participate in two classes.
PICK TWO! Students must register for TWO artistic areas (eg. Creative Writing & Dance). ONLY ONE can be a music class.
Placement in the program depends on current registrations and the availability of teachers.

CREATIVE WRITING
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Classes cover various creative writing topics.
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Fiction, adventure, mystery writing, etc.
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Poetry
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Plays
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Movie and television scripts
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Short stories
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Song Lyrics
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Speeches
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Blogging
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Memoirs
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News writing, and more...
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Materials Provided

PIANO
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Alfred Piano Method
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Basic Music Theory
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Individual and Group Instruction
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Instruments Provided for instruction and home practice

VIOLIN
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Suzuki Based
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Instruments Provided
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Beginners Welcome

DANCE
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Hip Hop/Jazz/Modern mix
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Ballet Technique
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Choreographed Dances
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Footwear Provided

GUITAR
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Trained Volunteer Instructors
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Instruments Provided
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Age 10 - 12 Years
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Beginners and Experienced Students Welcome
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Additional classes will be added if enrollment demands

DRAMA
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Drama Games
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Character Development
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Short Plays
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Through storytelling, children learn to think creatively, as well as empathize with and gain an understanding of others.
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An experienced coach will guide them in exploring their imagination and in expressing feelings through drama.
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The children will use role-playing to act out short stories & plays based on diverse age-appropriate themes.

VISUAL ART
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Painting, Drawing, Crafting, Collage and more
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Materials Supplied
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Focus on Creating Individual Works of Art
You can’t use up
creativity...
the more you use,
you have!”
Maya Angelou

“Imagination is
more important
than knowledge.”
Albert Einstein

THE PIANO PROJECT
Individual lessons for students who
demonstrate a commitment to A4AK
and who would excel with more
intense instruction.
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In my own philanthropy and business endeavours, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities….the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country.
PAUL G. ALLEN
Co-Founder, Microsoft