Looking for a fun, creative Moms’ Night Out?

The Art Buzz Studio provides the canvas, brushes, paint, apron and a little inspiration in the form of a specialty featured Sangria. Come alone or bring your friends to an open party and get ready to be inspired by a local artist who will guide you step-by-step through a featured painting. At the end of the evening you will leave with your very own one of a kind masterpiece. A sip, a stroke, another sip…..you get the idea. Your inner artist is just waiting to be uncorked. There is no commitment, you can attend once or as often as you like. Be warned the 2-3 hour painting parties are addictive!

Open parties are held Wednesday through Saturday, mostly in the evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Go to www.artbuzzstudio.com  and view the calendar for the open parties. Choose the party you would like to attend, either by the date or a particular featured painting.

Seats at open parties are based upon availability. Book your place at an open painting party today and paint along with a group and make some new friends. You can make your reservation and pay online in a few easy steps.

The studio is also a great venue for private events such as bachelorette parties, GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT, office parties, TEAM BUILDING, sorority functions, DATE NIGHTS and other special events or celebrations! If you want the studio to yourself, simply book a private party. You may then choose a painting from their super selection. The Art Buzz Studio is spacious and bright. Visit the Art Buzz website or call for details regarding private parties at 912.484.3438.

The Art Buzz Studio, 1526 Bull Street, Savannah GA 31401, 912.484.3438 or email fun@artbuzzstudio.com, www.artbuzzstudio.com  The Art Buzz Studio is  a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

Make a Joyful Noise that will be music to your ears.

“We’re definitely registering for summer, so what do you have for us?” “She really loves this class!” “He sings all the time!” “To those parents concerned about driving 40 minutes each way for a 40 minute class… it’s so worth it! I’ve made the drive for 2 years already, and she’s turning 4 next month!” “We really love this class, and you, Ms. Vicki!” “I am so impressed with how much he can play on the keyboard in only a couple of weeks!” “Have you been working with her individually during choir? (No, why do you ask?) She’s singing so much better!”

Those are just a few parents’ comments from the 2010-2011 musical year with Make a Joyful Noise music studio!

Join Ms. Vicki of Make a Joyful Noise as the classes:
• explore Nature’s Music for 2’s & 3’s.
• bring the whole family for music making during All Together Now for babies – 5 year olds.
• sing and make music “at and about” the Seashore with 4 – 6 year olds.
• start learning and playing songs at the keyboard the very first class during Intro to the Keyboard.
• lift their voices in song during the Sounds of Praise Choir Camp for rising 1st – 9th graders (divided by age).

Sign up by May 21, and SouthernMamas.com readers can waive the $15 registration fee! Click here to download the summer schedule and registration form.

Ms. Vicki proudly uses the MusicGarten curriculum for her early childhood & keyboard instruction. Having taught music and directed choirs (school, church, and community) for over 20 years, her love and appreciation for music and teaching only increases each year. Musical opportunities abound for your family, so come be a part of a joyful, musical time during these important and critical developmental years of early childhood. For aspiring pianists, develop life-long musical and social skills in a group setting that will enhance so many areas of your child’s, and your family’s, life! Of course, what better way to spread joy to others than to sing for them. Make a Joyful Noise… it’s music to our ears.

Located on the campus of Savannah Country Day School! 824 Stillwood Drive, 31419. More info here.  Questions? Contact Vicki Mills at 920-6542 or MakeAJoyfulNoiseMusicStudio@comcast.net  Make A Joyful Noise is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Summer 2011 Kindermusik ‘Adventures’ sessions are  an enriching, fun way to beat the heat with some cool indoor musical learning together. Classes offered in Southside Savannah, Wilmington Island and Richmond Hill.

Some of Kindermusik Summer 2011 highlights:
-two 5-week sessions, to accomodate your Summer plans.
-afternoon classes, as well as morning and weekends.
-classes for the older age groups (ages 3-5, and 5-7).
-Family Time classes (for siblings combined, ages 0-7!). 1st child pays. All subsequent children are FREE, yes, FREE!!
-a Summer-long musical sign language class, for hearing babies, ages 6-36 months.
– Curricula for Summer Session A is DIFFERENT than for Summer Session B, so you can sign up for both sessions if you wish, and enjoy 10 weeks of non-stop Summer Kindermusik.

Summer sessions include:

Adventures for Babies (For ages newborn – 20 months):
“Busy Days” and “Peek A Boo, I Love You!”. With a little more “Bach” in your Twinkle Twinkle repertoire, you’ll love how each lesson features fun activities and songs you can enjoy in all the places you go and the things you do together. Be inspired as you discover new ways music can help your busy days with your child be easier, happier days.  In “Peek A Boo, I Love You!”, more than just a curious story, Mother Goose games like peek-a-boo help babies understand language. In this special class, uncover more ways to say “I love you” using American Sign Language, soap bubbles, and parent-baby dances. Plus, parents can meet with other newborns and families in the community and learn how music improves the child development process. For ages newborn – 20 months.

Adventures for Toddlers (For ages 1.5-3.5 and their parents)
Explore creatures all summer long, with “Creatures at the Ocean” and then “Creatures in my Backyard”. In “Creatures at the Ocean”, sing sailor songs and make the ocean count. “Five little seashells lying on the shore: Swish! Went the waves and then there were four.” In “Creatures in My Backyard”, give your children something to sing about in their own backyards. Be the flower from the “seed’s” perspective. Run and jump in rain puddles made from hula hoops. Shoo real flies and sing “Shoo Fly.” 

Adventures for Pre-Schoolers ( For ages 3-5 and their parents):
In “On the Road”, you will re-live your childhood, with your child. Every song is likely to revive a memory from your summers? past. Play ?Eye Spy? and find shapes in the clouds to pass the time. Take imaginary trips in a bus named ?Van Go? to fun-filled vacation destinations such as the carnival, a summer cottage, and the beach. In “Confetti Days”, throw a new party every day. Ride a carousel inside the classroom. Play a balancing game and walk on the web of ropes. Do a musical move and freeze. Learn colors and sing the Spanish song “De Colures,” “Pop, Goes the Weasel,” and “Looby Loo.”

Adventures for Big Children ( For ages 5-7) :
The theme is called “Tell Me A Tale”. Through storytelling, your children will develop an early awareness of rhythm, movement, singing, and drama. Each lesson features a new tale from around the world, explored through multi-instrument and multi-cultural elements. All told, it?s an around-the-imagination adventure of the greatest stories from Europe, Malaysia, South Africa, and more. 

Adventures for Families (pay for one child, all additional siblings are free):
Experience the joy of the One-Room Schoolhouse approach as “Here, There and Everywhere” invites ALL the members of a family to come enjoy a musical adventure together! This class is open to siblings of ages 0-7, all together. Pay only for the first child. All the siblings are FREE!

Adventures for Sign Language (for hearing babies ages 6-36 months):
One 10-week session of Sign and Sing, Units A and B, for hearing babies, ages 6-36 months. Learn over 150 ASL signs to use with your baby to eliminate communication frustrations for both baby AND you. Not only will you learn in a fun, musical atmosphere, but you will also be taught how to interpret YOUR baby’s version of the signs, how to engage your child to WANT to sign, and how to use music and props as “attention – getters” to GET your baby to sign.

REGISTER
All class sizes are limited, so hurry and sign up today. Session A will run from the end of May through the end of June, and Session B will run from mid July through early August. Each session lasts 5 weeks and costs include tuition PLUS all home materials.

To sign up, please visit the new website by clicking here and scroll down to the BOTTOM of the home page. You will find a Kindermusik link. Click there to get to our Kindermusik website. Online registration is available NOW. Questions? Email music@88keysga.com  or 912.988.KEYS (5397).

Join certified teacher and mom, Sara Jo Johnson, for a fast-forwarded fusion of the Zumba program’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane workout!

Designed to let kids ages 4-12 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time. Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the Zumbatomic groove. Watch their energy and fitness levels soar as they get the groove.

Parents: you get a chance too! Boost your fitness level in a fun and energetic environment while your child (any age) plays music with Ms. Amy of Ms. Amy’s School of Music. (Not available at all classes, but most!!)

Call 912.308.2441 or email Sara at sarajojo@gmail.com  and mention Southern Mamas for a free introductory class! Free classes will be held on June 12 for adults and June 13 for kids. All classes will be held at 2 pm and 3:30 pm. Each free trial class will be 45 minutes long— and held at Ms. Amy’s School of Music , 1½ blocks from Daffin Park at 2421 Waters Ave. Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Starting June 20, 5-week sessions will be available for kids. You can sign up for Mondays at 3 or 4:30. Sessions cost $50. Depending on parents’ preferences, a la carte classes may become available for kids. Adult classes will run every Sunday at 2 and 3:30 pm. Adult classes are a la carte and run $10/class.

Finding the perfect art class with the perfect art teacher for your toddler or preschooler is a challenge.

Which is why we’re thrilled to tell you about art classes with Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway, who has a special knack for teaching art to young children. Melissa makes the art classes fun and educational by first reading a different art book for kids each class, then doing art projects based on the book. 

Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway

Sign up for the May Art Sessions for Children at Melissa’s Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio. Mention SouthernMamas.com to receive a 10 percent discount.

May 2011 Classes
The Scribblin’ Squirrels
Ages 2-3
Saturdays 10 – 10:45am
May 7 – May 28

The Paintin’ Pandas
Ages 4-5
Saturdays 11:15 – Noon
May 7 – May 28

Prices
$70 for 4 classes
$37 for 2 classes
$20 for a drop-in

If you sign 2 children up you get 10% off the second child

Art supplies included.
Space is limited. Classes are small in-order to provide individualized attention.
For more information or to sign up, e-mail Melissa at melissaminerholloway@gmail.com  or call 228-424-2415. Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Summer Music Lessons

Are you looking for summer activities for your young musician? Would you like to prepare them for the upcoming year of school band? Come see what so many Savannah music students have already discovered: Ms. Amy’s School of Music.

Call 912-659-0993 and mention SouthernMamas.com to schedule a one-time half price private lesson! All band instrument lessons are taught as well as piano, guitar, and voice. This offer expires at the end of May, so don’t delay.

Weekly ensemble sessions
Does your child excel in his/her instrument? Are you looking for a fun and challenging small ensemble for them to play in? If so, join us at Ms. Amy’s every Friday morning starting in June. Call for more information: 912-659-0993.

Parent-and-me preschooler sessions
Do you have a young preschool age student? Come join Ms. Amy’s  Toddler Tunes, Musical Beans, or Music Makers class.  Every Wednesday or Saturday join this wildly popular group parent-and-me classes that are always musical and fun. Join other parents and children to play drums, sing and dance the morning away. Sign up for a 6-week term ($60) and receive 6 classes! Even if they are not consecutive. Call for more information: 912-659-0993.

No time to make sure your little is getting enough exercise? JumpBunch – an International Sports and Fitness program serving children and families throughout the US and India – is offering a 10 week session beginning on April 13 through June 15.

The class will be at 10:30 AM Wednesdays at New Life Church at 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA. Cost for the 10 weeks: $65 (10 percent military discount)

Each week, JumpBunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. The goal is to build confidence and coordination.

JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori and many more locations

JumpBunch offers a FREE Introductory class to daycares, MOPS groups and Church organizations

Some of the fun sports JumpBunch offers: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games. Best of all, equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!

JumpBunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.

“Like” JumpBunch of Greater Savannah on on Facebook by clicking here to stay connected and be updated about new classes.

Questions? Please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312. JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Performance Initiatives is now accepting participants for the following classes:

Contact Kerri Goodrich (912) 507-7106 or performanceinitiatives_kg@comcast.net. Or visit www.performanceinitiatives.org  to learn more about youth programs

Adult Classes:
M-W-F open/co-ed 7:30am-8:30am Boot Camp taught by Crossfit certified trainers

M-W-F 8:30-9:30am Women’s Only Boot Camp

Th-8:30-9:30 Coed/Open Boot Camp

M & F 6pm-7:15pm Kickboxing

Cost:
Kickboxing-$50/members or $70 for non-members
Morning Boot Camp Adult classes-$55/mth for members, $80/mth for non-members

Youth Programs:
After school programs M-F 3pm-6pm (ages 6+ )offering tutoring, fitness, athletic training, art, life skills classes
Includes a teen/adult Jiu Jitsu Class Mondays 6:30pm-8pm
$20 a month individual / $35 a month for a family
Youth Taekwondo Classes:
T & Th 6pm-7pm
Cost $35 monthly for members / $65 monthly for non-members

You’ve been meaning to sign up your child for musical instrument lessons. But you wanted to find a Savannah music school that accepts payments per session before committing longterm.

We have the perfect children’s Savannah music school for you. Savannah Musicians Institute offers lessons in piano, voice, violin, electric guitar and bass, drums and percussion, classical guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, woodwinds and brass.

Rates are $20 for a 30 minute lesson. No registration fees. Savannah Musicians Institute is the only school in town that accepts payments per session or monthly. Classes are offered to ages 5 and up. Normal business hours are 3-7 pm Mon – Fri and 10am-6 pm Saturdays. Optional hours are offered per instructor.

Savannah Musicians Institute also specializes in guitar repair and set-up and amplifier and electronics diagnosis and repair.

Savannah Musicians Institute is also perfect for students who are taking music in school and want to keep up with their instrument during the summer so their skills won’t lapse.

Instructors at Savannah Musicians Institute include: Jesse Jordan, Joe Flanders, Jon Willis and Audrey Allgaier. Amp and guitar tech is John Pappas.

“Like” Savannah Musicians Institute on Facebook by clicking here to stay updated on classes and summer workshops. To register for classes or learn more, call (912) 692-8055 or email smisavannah@gmail.com

Savannah Musicians Institute, 7041 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA, 31406. Call (912) 692-8055, email smisavannah@gmail.com On Facebook here. Savannah Musicians Institute is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Swimming days are almost here. Here are some swim classes offered at the Chatham Aquatic Center. Click here for the April 2011 schedule.

Each session consists of 8 lessons

Session Fees
Non-Member:$ 50.00 Member: $38.00
Non-Member Consecutive Session: $45.00 Member Consecutive Session: $33.00
Second Child:$45.00 Second Child: $33.00
Star Babies: $25 Out of county fees: $60

StarBabies (Ages 6 months – 36 months)
The purpose of this course is to build off of the skills and love of the water learned in StarBabies. The course does not teach children to be accomplished swimmers; it does prepare young children for the SeaSprites level of the Starfish Swim School. One parent or trusted caregiver must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers are required.

SeaSprites (Ages 3-5)
Designed to meet the needs of pre-schoolers, this class will develop a high comfort in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those children who are developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level patches for each achievement. Approaches teaching skills through creative, fun activities.

SeaStars (Ages 6-8)
Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level patches for each achievement. The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.

SwimStars (Ages 9 & Older)
Students are divided by age group (Ages 9 – 14, Adults) Classes are taught along the same philosophy as SeaStars.

StrokeStars (Any age that meets skill prerequisite)
Swimmers refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and more!

AngelFish
The AngelFish program is designed to meet the needs of your special needs child. These classes are taught along the same philosophy as the Starfish Swim School. The classes will provide necessary teaching adaptations and or adaptive equipment that may be required to make your child as independent and successful in the water as possible. Private lessons are available for children and adults of all ages.

Click here to register for any of the above classes.

StarFun & Fitness Spring Holiday April 2011

Includes swimming lessons; snorkeling; water safety; kayaking; pool games. Consist of three hours of supervised aquatic activities. Parents or caregivers are not required to be present. A great opportunity for parents to drop your children off at the pool.

Sessions held 11 AM-2 PM Mon April 18 through Fri. April 22 at the Chatham Aquatic Center.

Costs
Non-Member Fees
$15 course registration fee
$10 consecutive day discount
$10 2nd child discount
Members
$10 course registration free
$5 consecutive day discount
$5 2nd child discount

Registration deadline: April 14. Contact John Stockel for more info at 912.652.6796.

For more Spring Break 2011 activities, click here.

For more info on children’s swim lessons in Savannah, click here.

Savannah Yoga Center at 1319 Bull St. believes that moms and dads should be able to grow a yoga practice while raising kids. While you find your center, your kiddo will be enjoying structured activities with other children right in the other room. Childcare at Savannah Yoga Center provides organized learning, yoga, & skill development projects for ages 6mo – 5yrs. Cost is $5 per child, $3 per additional sibling.

Child Care Times:
Tuesday 10am-11:45am
Wednesday10:30am-12:15pm
Thursday 10am-11:45am
Friday 10:15am-12:00pm

Please reserve childcare 24hrs in advanced via email: savannahyoga@gmail.com. For more info. on childcare at Savannah Yoga Center, click here.

Savannah Yoga Center also wants to encourage practicing yoga WITH your child. Which is why Savannah Yoga Center offers a Mommy and Baby (for babies 9 – 14 months old.) yoga class at 10:15 am Mondays and a Mommy and Infants (for Infants 6wks to 8-9 months old; pre-crawling) yoga class at 11:45 am Mondays. Click here for more info on those classes.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1319 Bull Street, Savannah, 31401, email: savannahyoga@gmail.com, (912) 232-2994, www.savannahyoga.com Savannah Yoga Center is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor

Art classes with Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway are a big hit with toddlers and preschoolers. Melissa makes the art classes fun and educational by first reading a different art book for kids each class, then doing art projects based on the book. 

It’s time to sign up for the 2011 Spring Art Sessions for Children at Melissa’s Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio.

Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway

New Spring 2011 Classes include:

The Scribblin’ Squirrels
Ages 2-3
Saturdays 10 – 10:45am
March 26 – April 19th
$60 for 4 classes
The two’s must be accompanied by an adult

The Paintin’ Pandas
Ages 4-5
Saturdays 11:15 – Noon
March 26 – April 19th
$70 for 4 classes

The Creative Crickets
Ages 6-7
Saturdays 1:30 – 2:30
March 26 – April 19th
$80 for 4 classes

Art supplies included. Space is limited. Classes are small in-order to provide individualized attention. For more information or to register for a class, e-mail Melissa at melissaminerholloway@gmail.com . The classes will be held at 2323 Barnard.

Melissa Holloway received a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Art Education at Ole Miss. For the past five years she lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she earned a Masters in Art Therapy. Melissa currently works part-time at a local pre-school and also volunteers at Backus Children’s Hospital.

Art for Little Hearts and Hands is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Spring 8 week classes schedule starts week of March 21st!

Mondays …4-5:30pm …ages 5-8 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Tuesdays …4-530pm… ages 5-6 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Wednesdays… 4-5pm… ages 9-11…. Intro into Painting with Acrylics! (Outdoor painting included)

Thursdays… 4-530pm… ages 5-7 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Private classes available year-round for ages 3-18 and now available on select Saturdays! Portfolio Development always available for students applying art magnet schools!

Enroll Today! Classes are small so space is limited!

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Save the Date!!!!!!

Summer Fine Arts Camps

Messy Mornins’
June 6-10 or June 20-24 for ages 5-7
9:00am-12:30pm
Special for Southernmamas readers: register before April 1st and receive $30 off the regular registration fee!!

Drawing Workshop
June 13-16 for ages 8-11
10am-12pm
Special for Southernmamas readers: register before April 1st and receive $30 off the regular registration fee!!

For curriculum details and pricing ….CONTACT Torrey Kist, MFA at 354-5988 or tskart@yahoo.com

Savannah Artist and art instructor Carrie Christian is hosting a Spring Art show exhibiting her young students’ art work Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St., Savannah, GA 31405.

Feel free to drop by the Spring Art Show at 6 PM Sat. March 12 to check out the type of work Carrie has her students doing. If you like what you see, you might want to consider signing your little one up for Spring Classes at Scribble Art Studio.

To sign up for any of the classes below, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com

Watercolor for Beginners
8 classes for $160
Starts: Friday, April 1, 3:00-4:30
Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
ages 8 and up
This class starts with the basics of watercolor and SLOWLY moves into more advanced techniques. Students practice using watercolor as a means to explore color and shape in a dynamic way!
Cost of supplies $45, this includes high quality: Brushes (set of three), Block of Watercolor Paper, Watercolor Paints, and Palette

Drawing Class
8 classes for $160, includes all supplies
Starts: Tuesday,March 15, 6:30-8
Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 2, 12, 19, 26, May 3
ages 10 and up
This class is a comprehensive introduction to drawing for young artists. Each week’s lesson includes a new technique or material. Landscape, still life, and figure studies will completed using pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Beneficial to those preparing for the Audition/Portfolio for Savannah Arts Academy.

Group Art Lesson
Limited Availability
8 classes for $160, includes all supplies
Starts: March 18, 4:30-5:50
Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13
Ages 6-7
Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture are a few of the techniques we will be exploring! Classes kept small to ensure lots of personal attention!

Art Workshops
Scribble Art Studio now offers Art Workshops during School Holidays and Breaks!
Reserve an art workshop for your children and their friends during holidays and school breaks. Perfect for the busy family!
Art workshops run 2 hours and include painting and craft
$95 for up to 6 children
ages 5 and up

Don’t forget. Scribble Art Studio is a perfect spot to host your child’s birthday art party. Visit Scribble Art Studio on Facebook by clicking here to see photos of children’s art parties. Parties work for all ages. Cost: $150 for two hours and up to 10 guests. Party includes painting/mural/craft tailored to the theme picked by the birthday boy or girl.

To sign up for any of the above classes or book a birthday party, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com.

Saturday Mommy and Me dates are as scheduled at the newly renovated UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium on Skidaway Island, 30 Ocean Science Circle.

Pre-registration required. For pricing info, visit www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium and click on community programs.

Sat. March 26, 2011 9 am – 9:45 am

Sat. April 2, 2011 10 am – 10:45 am

Next Thurs. March 3 at 9 AM, the Aquarium will begin the 4 week, weekday session of Mommy and Me  titled Ocean Locomotion. If you have not already registered please do so. The Aquarium only has 8 spots remaining for next Thursdays program and 12 spots remaining for the other Thursdays in March.

Questions? Contact Karin Paquin at 912-598-2356 or email kpaquin@uga.edu

For info about the newly renovated Aquarium’s grand re-opening tours this weekend, click here.

Modern Young Masters After School Art classes provide a space for children, artists and creative minds to express themselves.

Children can explore the world of art and art history and create their own masterpieces with different materials and techniques in a fun environment instructed by local art educator Nancy Oosterhoudt. Collage, drawing, painting, pottery, printing, sculpting and photography.

Here’s the class schedule:
3:45-5:00pm

Art teacher Nancy Oosterhoudt

March 1-29/Tuesday; April 5-26/Tuesday; May 3-24/Tuesday;
March 2-30/Wednesday; April 6-27/Wednesday; May 4-25/Wednesday
No classes week of March 13

Limit 6 Students per Class. Open to ages 1st Grade-5th Grade. Cost: $85 per session

Start planning now for Nancy Oosterhoudt’s Studio 222 Summer Camps: June 13-17; June 20-14; June 27-July 1.

Register for classes by emailing at nooster212@yahoo.com or call Nancy Oosterhoudt at 912-220-1754.

Studio 222 is in Ardsley Park at 222 E. 53rd St. east of Habersham St. Studio 222 is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

Ms. Amy School of Music has a new Web site that clearly states the variety of children’s music lessons and parent-and-me music classes she offers. Check it out here.

Register before March 1, 2011 for one of Ms. Amy’s School of Music’s early childhood music education classes and you will receive one free class and only pay $50 for the 6-week term! Mention SouthernMamas to receive the deal. Start date is March 2 for Wednesday morning classes and March 5 for Saturday morning classes. Click here for more info.

Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a hit with kids. After taking Ms. Amy’s toddler class, my 2-year-old now loves to pretend she IS Ms. Amy. This game usually involves strumming a play banjo (and pretending it’s Ms. Amy’s guitar), tapping her foot and singing one of the many kiddie-hits Ms. Amy sings in class. Then she starts talking about how she wants to see Ms. Amy again.

For class descriptions, click here. Contact Ms. Amy’s School of Music in Savannah via email at msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com with any questions. Payment is accepted for the term at the first class. Classes are held at 2421 Waters Ave. near Daffin Park. For a schedule of available class times, visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com.

“Like” Ms. Amy’s School of Music on Facebook by clicking here to stay connected about class information.

Popular artist and easy-going art instructor Carrie Christian is gearing up for Savannah spring art classes for CHILDREN at Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St., at the corner of 37th St. and Abercorn St. directly behind Sara Jane Children’s Boutique.

To sign up for any of the classes below, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com

Watercolor for Beginners
8 classes for $160
Starts: Friday, April 1, 3:00-4:30
Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
ages 8 and up
This class starts with the basics of watercolor and SLOWLY moves into more advanced techniques. Students practice using watercolor as a means to explore color and shape in a dynamic way!
Cost of supplies $45, this includes high quality: Brushes (set of three), Block of Watercolor Paper, Watercolor Paints, and Palette

Drawing Class
8 classes for $160, includes all supplies
Starts: Tuesday,March 15, 6:30-8
Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 2, 12, 19, 26, May 3
ages 10 and up
This class is a comprehensive introduction to drawing for young artists. Each week’s lesson includes a new technique or material. Landscape, still life, and figure studies will completed using pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Beneficial to those preparing for the Audition/Portfolio for Savannah Arts Academy.

Group Art Lesson
Limited Availability
8 classes for $160, includes all supplies
Starts: March 18, 4:30-5:50
Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13
Ages 6-7
Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture are a few of the techniques we will be exploring! Classes kept small to ensure lots of personal attention!

Art Workshops
Scribble Art Studio now offers Art Workshops during School Holidays and Breaks!
Reserve an art workshop for your children and their friends during holidays and school breaks. Perfect for the busy family!
Art workshops run 2 hours and include painting and craft
$95 for up to 6 children
ages 5 and up

To sign up for any of the above classes, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com.

Kids these days. Toddlers can TiVo and first graders can school you in how to use your iPad. Sure, they have technology know-how. But what about learning the classic stuff – such as how to play a musical instrument?

A common question SouthernMamas.com receives from readers is “Where can I find Suzuki musical instrument lessons for my child?” Which is why we’re thrilled to introduce Katherine G. De Freitas, a Suzuki Piano Teacher and new SouthernMamas sponsor. Katherine offers piano lessons for Hilton Head Island Mondays through Fridays in home and at a Hilton Head Island studio. She offers piano lessons for Savannah on Saturdays.

Katherine G. De Freitas

Katherine’s Suzuki piano lessons are for ages are 4 and up. Adult lessons also available. Parents are required to attend children’s lessons.

For more information including rates, email Katherine at suzukipiano@hiltonhead.com or call 843-247-9631.

Pre-registration is available now for the popular Mommy and Me Thursday morning program at the newly renovated University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island

The program will start in March after being on hiatus during the renovation of the aquarium, which reopens with two fun public events Feb. 25-26. Registration is for FOUR Weeks March 3-March 24, 2011. The class will be Thursdays only 9- 9:45 AM and is limited to 20 children (ages 1-4). Pre-registration is required. Closed-toed, closedheel shoes are required for both kids and participating adults. Meet at the Aquarium entrance at 8:50 a.m.  The program begins promptly at 9 AM.

PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED

Cost for Aquarium Season Pass Holders

1 class: $8/”Mommy and Me” pair ($4/extra child)

5 Classes, 15 percent discount: $28/“Mommy and Me” pair ($12/extra child)

Cost for Non-Aquarium Season Pass Holders

1 Class: $10/“Mommy and Me” pair ($5/extra child)

5 Classes, 15 percent discount: $35/“Mommy and Me” pair ($15/extra child)

 UGA’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium , 30 Ocean Science Circle, Skidaway Island, 912-598-2496, email fish@uga.edu.

There’s still time to join The Ballet School’s “Mommy & Me” program, which is from 10-10:30 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays and for ages 18 months to 3 years of age.

“Mommy & Me ” is a 10-week program for $125. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

The program was such a success last session, that The Ballet School had to add a second class.

In a fun and encouraging environment, children explore their musicality, rhythm, creativity while moving in their space. This class introduces age-appropriate stretching, basic strengthening, balance, motor skill development and repeated coordination movements. It’s a wonderful way to develop their social skills.

While having a non-stop, fun-filled classtime, there is a gentle and positive discipline at all times. Over the 10-week programs, mommies will see a huge progress made by each child. This is a very rewarding program for all that attend. Check out The Ballet School’s website by clicking here to see the full array of programs from children thru adults.

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Make A Joyful Noise starts a new semester of early childhood music education classes! SouthernMamas readers who register (postmark) before Jan. 22 can waive the $15 registration fee. Classes are open to the public. The Make A Joyful Noise studio is on the campus of Savannah Country Day School.

Family Music: Babies – 3 year olds: Starting Mon. Jan. 31, from 10:15 – 10:55: Sing, dance, move and play! Develop your own musical sensibilities right alongside your child! ($185 includes CD and 15 sessions. Only 4 openings remain!)

At the Keyboard: Current 1st and 2nd graders: Starting Tues. Feb. 8, from 5:30 – 6:40. ($365 includes 2 CDs, student workbook and 15 sessions.) This unique approach develops the skills needed to begin a successful musical journey toward piano playing and musicianship. The group setting allows for musical interactions with peers for music games and activities, and the aural approach has children playing folk tunes within the first couple lessons. Parents join for the last 10 minutes of every session!

Saturday classes include:
All Together Now: Mixed Ages Babies – 5 year olds:: Saturdays starting Feb. 12: 9:45 – 10:25 ($170 for 12 sessions, includes materials)

At the Keyboard: 7 – 9 year olds: Saturdays starting Feb. 12: 10:30 – 11:40. ($315 includes 2 CDs, student workbook and 12 sessions.) This unique approach develops the skills needed to begin a successful musical journey toward piano playing and musicianship. The group setting allows for musical interactions with peers for music games and activities, and the aural approach has children playing folk tunes within the first couple lessons. Parents join for the last 10 minutes of every session!

Contact Vicki Mills at 920-6542 or MakeAJoyfulNoiseMusicStudio@comcast.net for a registration form or more information. SouthernMamas readers who register (postmark) before Jan. 22 can waive the $15 registration fee! The Make A Joyful Noise Music Studio is located on the campus of Savannah Country Day School.

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