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
Adult Virtual Drawing Class with Jujmo
Class Description: In this adult (18+) virtual drawing course, we will explore the many ways drawing transports us to a place of relaxation and prompts us to use our imagination. With Jujmo’s drawing style and presentation you will learn how to draw anything and everything. This course will be fun and casual, a perfect setting for exploring the therapeutic qualities the arts can offer.
Supplies Needed: paper and pencils/markers/crayons
When: Wednesdays (November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th), 5-6PM EST
Where: Zoom
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
For more information, please click here.
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Class Description:
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American Sign Language is a beautiful, visual language. With signing, the brain processes linguistic information through the eyes, and facial expressions and body movements play an important part in conveying information. Remember, sign language is not a universal language. Each country has its own sign language much like the many languages spoken all over the world. Like any spoken language, ASL is a language with its own unique rules of grammar and syntax. Taking this 6-week class will help you learn the basic sign of ASL:
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1) Basic sign language phrases
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2) Common vocabulary words
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3) Rules of grammar and syntax
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When: Tuesdays at 11am EST October 26th – November 30th
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Where: Zoom
The session beginning October 26 is currently full. Please email Karla Aguayo at karlaa@usf.edu to be added to the waitlist.
In this virtual class students of all abilities ages 12-22 years will create new dimensions to their art by adding 3D animation through the magic of Augmented Reality (AR).
Session II starting in January. Details to come, email karlaa@usf.edu for any questions.
Parkinson's in Movement with Andrew Carroll
When: Wednesdays beginning November 11 - December 8, 1 - 2 PM ET (no class will be held November 23).
Register here.
For more information, please click here.
Virtual Musical Theatre and Movement Classes for students with disabilities, age 18 and up with Nanci Dorau.
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, October 14 through December 16, 5-6PM. There will be no class on Thanksgiving Day.
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.
Click here to Register and receive the zoom link
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.
