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Columbia County Children's Vocal Ensemble

Sight Singing
with Sheri Bauer Mayorga

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, & 12

For all musicians who are new to music notation, music theory (ie. intervals, keyboard skills, rhythmic reading, etc.). Consider this to be music lessons centered around the voice rather than an instrument. Director Sheri Bauer Mayorga leads singers through the study, and work and practice at home will be required to build familiarity with concepts and develop an ear for the concepts practiced. Open to adults and youth ages 13 and up. $5 adults, free for youth. Click here for more information.

Song Session
with Sheri Bauer Mayorga

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, & 12

For all musicians who are new to music notation, music theory (ie. intervals, keyboard skills, rhythmic reading, etc.). Consider this to be music lessons centered around the voice rather than an instrument. Director Sheri Bauer Mayorga leads singers through the study, and work and practice at home will be required to build familiarity with concepts and develop an ear for the concepts practiced. Open to adults and youth ages 13 and up. $5 adults, free for youth. Click here for more information.

Hudson Community Book Group

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 8 and up and their parents participate in literacy activities at HOH. In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 8 and up and their parents participate in literacy activities at HOH.

Kathe Izzo

Summer Creative Writing for Teens
with Kathe Izzo

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday July 12, 13 & 14, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Student writers ages 13-18 explore their own voice and style through writing games and activities designed to bring their writing to the next level. The end of writer's block forever. Excellent for all writing genres. Led by poet Kathe Izzo.

Amy Madden

Summer Teen Printmaking Workshop

Monday through Friday, July 26, 27, 28, 29, & 30
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A weeklong experimental process workshop with artist Amy Madden for teens ages 13 through 19. This workshop will focus on exploring unusual 2D processes, such as block printing, stencils, and batik. Projects will include large-scale mixed media works and mail art. There will be a culminating exhibition at HOH and at other community venues. Free, registration required.

Amy Madden received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and Rome and her MA and teaching certification in Art Education from New York University. She has exhibited at various venues throughout the US and Italy including NYU's Barney Gallery and Kimmel Center, Temple Gallery in Rome, and Sev Shoon Art Center in Seattle. She is the recipient of grants and fellowships from Change, Inc. and New York University. Teaching experience includes Socrates Sculpture Park and the International High School at LaGuardia Community College in Queens, the Pace University Summer Arts Program in Manhattan, and COARC in Hudson.

This workshop is made possible in part, with public funds from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered in Columbia County by the Columbia County Council on the Arts through the Twin Counties Cultural Fund.

Da Chen

Author Da Chen


Saturday, August 7, 2:00 p.m.

New York Times best selling novelist, memoirist, children's book author & speaker. Da Chen grew up in the deep south of China, running barefoot in muddy fields and riding the backs of water buffaloes. As the grandson of a disgraced landowner, he was a victim of communist political persecution and hollowing poverty during the Cultural Revolution. His family was beaten, his father thrown in reform camp, and young Chen, at the age of nine, was threatened with imprisonment. Da arrived in America at the age of 23 with $30 in his pocket, a bamboo flute, and a heart filled with hope. Families of all ages.
Chef Matthew Lochricchio

Teen Cuisine
with Chef Matthew Lochricchio

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, August 18, 19 & 20, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Matthew Locricchio's latest book Teen Cuisine features gourmet American recipes for young, enthusiastic young chefs. Join Matthew for hands-on cooking at HOH for this three-day intensive. A must for young chefs! Led by Chef Matthew Locricchio. Ages 13 & up. Registration Required.

Abby Lappen

Storytime, Music, Rhythm & Movement
with Abby Lappen

Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, & 28
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Discover new songs and sing along with some of your children's favorites. Have fun as Abby Lappen as she gets you moving and dancing. Parent participation encouraged. For children of all ages.

Open Studio

Open Studio for Young Artists

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to noon
July 8 through 29

Come with an idea or let our resident artists, Amy Madden and Christina Malisoff, help you get creative with drawing, painting, pottery and more! We provide the materials, you bring the creativity. For young artists ages 7 & up. Free.

chess

Beginner Chess

Fridays, July 9 through August 13, 11:00 to 12:30 p.m.

A beginner chess workshop with NY Chess Kids Instructor Chris Chanin for youth ages 5 to 10 years old. All necessary chess equipment and materials for the class and for the kids to take home for their own use will be provided. Registration is required and attendance at all six sessions is requested.

Nancy Castaldo

Keeping Our Earth Green

Friday, July 9, 10:00 a.m.

Keeping Our Earth Green provides readers with over 100 hands-on ways to help save the Earth. Discover facts about pollution, global warming, biofuels, and much more. Nancy Castaldo will talk about experiments to do at home or in a classroom, and cool things being done to help our planet now. Become an Earth Hero - make a difference. Free and open to the public, books will be available for purchase and signing.