Arts4All Florida offers classes in visual, music, dance and movement and the performing arts to students and adults of all abilities. Headquartered at the University of South Florida in the College of Education, Arts4All Florida provides, supports and champions arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities. The goals for our community-based programs are to encourage personal development, group participation, and camaraderie while teaching creative expression. Classes are led by professional artists/art teachers, certified instructors, and disability experts.
Virtual class options have been added to our list of services to meet the needs of the times. In-person programming will be offered again when safety is able to be socially ensured.
For more information on community art classes, please contact Karla Aguayo, Director of Programs at karlaa@usf.edu
If you would like to see additional classes listed, please take a moment to complete our Community Art Class Survey- https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6488591/2021-CAC-parent-survey
Current Classes
ArtsXploration!
Class Description:
ArtsXploration! is a weekly arts education opportunity that welcomes students to engage with a variety of art mediums and creative processes at Warehouse Arts District Association in St. Petersbrug, Florida. All ages 5+ welcome at no cost, supplies included, located in the Pruitt Education Center.
When: Saturdays through December 17, 2022. (no class week of Thanksgiving)
Time: 11AM to 12:30PM (EST)
Where: Pruitt Education Center, 515 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL
Register here.
iPad Music Magic
Class Description:
This class offers the opportunity for music lovers to become music makers using the iPad as an instrument and digital audio workstation. We will explore some of the fundamentals of music making such as rhythm, meter, melody, and harmony and find inspiration through listening to music, nature, and our communities. By the end of the course, students will have built the skills to create their own musical compositions to share with family and friends.
New session coming after the Holiday 2022 season, stay tuned!
Please contact Karla Aguayo at karlaa@usf.edu to be added to the waitlist.
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Beginning ASL Level 1
Class Description:
This Beginning ASL level 1 class for adults ages 18+ will present the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) whereby students develop expressive and receptive language skills through the learning of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. This one-day weekly class will cover the following topics:
1. Noun and Verb Pairs
2. School Subjects, Majors, and Courses
3. Animals and Foods
4. No, None, Nothing - Negative Responds
5. Ranking and List
6. Translating Sentences with the word “Have”, “Have to”, “Haven’t”, “Don’t Have”.
When: Tuesdays, October 11 to November 15, 2022
Time: 5-6 PM (EST)
Where: Zoom
This class is currently FULL! If you would like to join the waitlist for the next session, please contact Karla Aguayo at karlaa@usf.edu.
For more information, please click here
Drawing and Art Therapy
Class Description:
Art therapy can assist children on the autism spectrum to recognize their abilities and develop positive self-esteem. Miss Lee Cohen underlines the value of kids having fun while using art to promote emotional awareness, social cues, and improved communication. All art activities will be condensed to a simple drawing procedure with step-by-step instructions and a few options. Miss Lee’s purpose is for the kids to communicate through artistic mediums using their already visual-minded brains.
New session coming after the Holiday 2022 season, stay tuned!
Please contact Karla Aguayo at karlaa@usf.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Career Arts - New Class beginning September 8, 2022
In-Person Motivating People through Arts and Crafts, Tallahassee- This Community Art Class is for teens and young adults with Autism and related diverse abilities. Students will explore and experiment with a variety of materials, create and build community with other local artists, and develop their personal art practice.
New session coming after the Holiday 2022 season, stay tuned!
Please contact Karla Aguayo at karlaa@usf.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Adult Virtual Dance - Fall session II starting soon!
Class Description:
Join Miss Nanci as you explore the world of dance! Focusing on Jazz, Lyrical Dance, Hip Hop, and Folk you will learn history of movement and observe famous dancers. Then warm up your bodies and dance to the music! Students in this class will learn dance terminology, basic dance steps, rhythm, and cultural dances relevant to the seasons.
When: Tuesdays, November 8 through December 13, 2022 (no class 11/22)
Time: 6-7 pm EST
Where: Zoom, register to receive the link!
Register here
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ASL Intermediate Level 1
Class Description:
The Intermediate ASL 6-week online classes is a continuation of the study of American Sign Language, focusing on communication in a cultural context and conversational skills using topics which naturally occur within the Deaf community. Develops knowledge of fingerspelling, vocabulary and grammatical structures, and expands visual receptive and gestural expressive skills in order to comprehend and express essential ideas in ASL.
The topics for 6-week class will cover:
• Multiple Meanings
• Phrasal Verbs
• Describing People and Things
• Ordinal, Cardinal, Identification Numbers
• Negations
• Agreement Verbs
When: Tuesdays, October 11 to November 15, 2022
Time: 6:30 - 7:30PM (EST)
Where: Zoom
Register here
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Parkinson's in Movement with Andrew Carroll
Explore your artistic and creative movement capabilities with Parkinson’s in Movement! This virtual series of classes through Zoom meeting and classroom technology will offer fresh and uplifting dance experiences based on the acclaimed Dance for PD program. Open to participants with limited mobility, Parkinson’s, or related conditions.
When: Wednesdays, 1PM (EST) - October 19 through November 9, 2022.
Register here.
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Virtual Musical Theatre and Movement Classes for students with disabilities, age 18 and up with Nanci Dorau - Fall Session II starting soon!
Class Description: With professional instruction from Nanci Dorau, students with disabilities can participate in these weekly classes. This series presents musical theatre & movement with appropriate accommodations so that anyone can enjoy the experience
When: Thursdays, November 10 through December 15, 2022. (no class 11/24)
Time: 5-6PM (EST).
Where: Zoom
Please contact Karla Aguayo, Director of Programs at karlaa@usf.edu or 813-974-0715, if you have questions.
For more information, please click here.
Community Art Classes - Virtual Options
Community Art Classes - Virtual
1. Arts4All Florida Teaching Artist facilitates via Zoom a series of 6 one-hour classes scheduled weekly at a specific time.
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Online registration, $30
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Zoom link is sent once registration is completed
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Dance/movement, visual art, music or theatre
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Maximum capacity - 15 students
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Live interaction with instructor is available
2. Arts4All Florida Teaching Artist facilitates via Zoom a series of 6 one-hour classes scheduled weekly at a specific time.
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Online registration required, however FREE
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Program underwritten by a specific grant or organization
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Zoom link is sent once registration is completed
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Dance/movement, visual art, music or theatre
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Maximum capacity - 50 to 75 students
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Minimal to no interaction with instructor, demonstration based
Private Community Art Class Residency Program - Virtual
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Available to private schools, homeschool groups or afterschool programs
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Arts4All Florida teaching artist facilitates 6 one-hour sessions and provides additional Extended Lesson Resources and student interaction through our learning management system
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Classroom teacher or school administrator will select date/time for class and genre of the arts to be taught. Music, Dance/Movement, Visual Art, Theatre
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Fee: $550
Spotlight on Art - Online
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Virtual Community Art Class options that highlight the exceptional teaching artists that work with Arts4All Florida. 10-15 minute "how to" videos posted on YouTube monthly.
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Anyone can access anytime: Spotlight on Art
Want to Bring a Class to Your Community?
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Identify a group of at least 7 participants. Participants with and without disabilities can be included.
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Find a community space willing to share a room for classes at no charge (schools, libraries, places of faith, etc.).
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Call us and we’ll connect you with a professional teaching artist to teach visual art, music, dance and movement, literary arts, or drama. Each artist is trained to work with adaptive materials and alternative solutions to enable all participants to succeed.
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Arts4All Florida will provide marketing and oversee registration and payments.
Class fee: $10 per student per session. We generally run programs for a six week session.
For more information, please contact Karla Aguayo, Director of Programs, at karlaa@usf.edu or 813-974-0715.
