‘FINDING FREEDOM’ FREE FAMILY DAY @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center, Savannah

Sat. Oct. 16 2021 at 10AM–5PM

Telfair offers a free admission family day to Savannah and Chatham County residents to view the exhibition Sonya Clark: Finding Freedom and other current works on view.

The event will include take-home activities available for pickup as well as hands-on activity stations in the Jepson Center  from 1–4PM, docent tours, and an artist demonstration.

Learn more here.

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Youth Classes in Fall 2021 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah 

Telfair Museums new in-person classes for Spring 2021 include:

Youth Portfolio Builder! Painting and Drawing. For ages 9–12. Tuesdays, 4:30–6PM, Sept. 4 – Oct. 5

Youth Portfolio Builder! Painting and Drawing. For ages 12–16. Wednesdays, 4:30–6PM, Sept. 8 – Oct. 6

Digital Photography Camp. For ages 12–16 Mondays, 4:30–6PM | Sept. 9 – Oct. 7

Learn more & register online here.

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Join Kindermusik Savannah‘s September Musical play date: PAWS & CLAWS!

Sat. September 18, 2021 @ 10am

Open to children ages 0-7 and their caregivers, Kindermusik will be celebrating our furry friends through music, motion, and more! Each child will receive an instrument to take home, ten Kindermusik songs, and a coupon to apply for future classes.

Enroll today: spaces are very limited.

Save your child a spot at kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302

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At Creative Spirit Art School in Savannah, artist & art educator Julie Cummings offers art classes for all ages and skill levels – painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture/ceramics, mixed media, materials and techniques, skill building and experimental arts.
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Also offered: portfolio prep geared towards developing artistic skills, knowledge of materials and techniques and preparation of portfolio for middle school, high school, and college.

Art Sessions
Choose from:
Art Explorations/Portfolio Prep/
Creative Kiddos/Intermediate/Advanced Art classes

Your Session includes, 5 (60 minute) art classes with all materials included
Cost: $155 per Session
(Make up days can be scheduled for missed classes.)

Because there are no more than four students per class, Julie is able to provide an individualized teaching approach.

Learn more here. 

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About Artist & Art Educator Julie Cummings

Julie Cummings, artist and art educator at Creative Spirit Art School in Savannah has 14+ years of experience. She also has two years of specialized post graduate Art Therapy education and experience. Julie’s education background includes: BFA Painting/Drawing, LSU; MFA Illustration, SCAD; 2 years Post Grad Ed, Art Therapy, SMWC.

Julie’s teaching experience includes: five years K-12 and 6 years at the collegiate level, AASU. Julie has experience working with individuals with special needs including older adults with memory disorders. Julie’s worked with all ages and truly believes there is an artist in everyone.

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Once a month, Telfair Museums‘ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome @ these Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour programs. Come play and learn.

$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

September Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour
Tues. Sept. 21, 11AM-Noon
Jepson Center
This month’s featured exhibition is Sugar.
Learn more here.

October Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour
Tues. Oct. 19, 11AM-12:30PM
Jepson Center
This month’s featured exhibition is Silhouettes.
Learn more here.

November Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour
Tues. Nov. 16, 11AM-Noon
Jepson Center

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Jepson Center
207 W. York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Is your child interested in attending Savannah Arts Academy or Garrison School of the Arts in Savannah? Scribble Art Studio in Savannah can help students prepare a portfolio.

Portfolio Builders Class @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio’s Portfolio Builder sessions in Savannah are ideal for those students wishing to build a strong portfolio of diverse work for personal purposes or for entrance to an arts related academy.

Sign up anytime to join Scribble’s Portfolio Builder sessions.

2021-2022 sessions begin Mon. Aug. 30 2021 and continue until the end of the school year.

The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials needed for the class.

Portfolio Builders Class
Choose a day: Monday through Friday
Choose a time: 4:30-5:30PM or 5:15-6:15PM
$200 for a session of 5 classes
Start anytime, any day!
All art supplies included

Register online here. 
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Imagination Hour @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, HHI

Weekly Imagination Hour @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. features a staff chosen book and a related arts crafts project uniquely designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy one-on-one time with their children. Each week features a different story making it the perfect activity for you and your family.

Imagination Hour is geared for children age 5 and under; however, siblings and guests are always welcome to join! We invite you to stay and enjoy the museum following the program—the Learner’s Loft is home to the Sandbox’s very own library—the perfect spot to explore another story or bring a story to life with a puppet show. Let their imaginations run wild.

Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum
80 Nassau St
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645

At Creative Spirit Art School in Savannah, artist & art educator Julie Cummings offers art classes for all ages and skill levels – painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture/ceramics, mixed media, materials and techniques, skill building and experimental arts.
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Also offered: portfolio prep geared towards developing artistic skills, knowledge of materials and techniques and preparation of portfolio for middle school, high school, and college.

Art Sessions
Choose from:
Art Explorations/Portfolio Prep/
Creative Kiddos/Intermediate/Advanced Art classes

Your Session includes, 5 (60 minute) art classes with all materials included
Cost: $155 per Session
(Make up days can be scheduled for missed classes.)

Because there are no more than four students per class, Julie is able to provide an individualized teaching approach.

Learn more here. 

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About Artist & Art Educator Julie Cummings

Julie Cummings, artist and art educator at Creative Spirit Art School in Savannah has 14+ years of experience. She also has two years of specialized post graduate Art Therapy education and experience. Julie’s education background includes: BFA Painting/Drawing, LSU; MFA Illustration, SCAD; 2 years Post Grad Ed, Art Therapy, SMWC.

Julie’s teaching experience includes: five years K-12 and 6 years at the collegiate level, AASU. Julie has experience working with individuals with special needs including older adults with memory disorders. Julie’s worked with all ages and truly believes there is an artist in everyone.

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Crowned Elite Athletics  fall class schedule is here!

Check out all the classes Crowned Elite Athletics has offer here. There are classes for everyone, no matter the age or skill level! 💪

New to the Crowned Elite Athletics gym? Come in for a free trial class!

Register today online here. 

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Caregiver and me music and motion classes for ages 0-7 with Kindermusik Savannah!

Babies younger than 2 meet Tuesdays at 11AM; ages 4.5-7 meet Monday afternoons at 4PM, and family classes for ages 0-7 combined meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10AM.

First trial is free!

Text FREE to 912-432-5885 for more info.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302

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FREE Outdoor Family Fun in Savannah with Tinkergarten

FREE Tinkergarten class on Sept. 16 2021 at 9:30AM at Lake Mayer Park in Savannah.

Kids fall in love with nature and the whole family connects to new friends—bring a friend and join the fun! Interested in learning more? Learn more here.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah has a lot to offer your child this Fall 2021 including:

Portfolio Builders Class @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio’s Portfolio Builder sessions in Savannah are ideal for those students wishing to build a strong portfolio of diverse work for personal purposes or for entrance to an arts related academy.

Sign up anytime to join Scribble’s Portfolio Builder sessions.

2021-2022 sessions begin Mon. Aug. 30 2021 and continue until the end of the school year.

The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials needed for the class.

Portfolio Builders Class
Choose a day: Monday through Friday
Choose a time: 4:30-5:30PM or 5:15-6:15PM
$200.00 for a session of 5 classes
Start anytime, any day!
All art supplies included

Register online here. 
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After School Art Class @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes in Savannah are a great way to enrich your child’s socially distanced learning in 2021! Or just join Scribble after school for a small group art making class!

Scribble’s after-school art classes explore artmaking using a wide variety of materials and mediums including: design markers, tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints, printmaking and sculpture materials, collage, paper-making and more!

Classes begin Mon. Aug. 30 2021 and run through the end of the school year.

The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials.

After School Art Class
Choose a day: Monday through Friday
Choose a time: 4:30-5:30 or 5:15-6:15
$200.00 for a session of 5 classes
Start anytime, any day!
All art supplies included

Register online here. 

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Coming soon to Scribble: a toddlers and mom/dad/babysitter morning art program.

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Youth Classes in Fall 2021 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah 

Telfair Museums new in-person classes for Spring 2021 include:

Youth Portfolio Builder! Painting and Drawing. For ages 9–12. Tuesdays, 4:30–6PM, Sept. 4 – Oct. 5

Youth Portfolio Builder! Painting and Drawing. For ages 12–16. Wednesdays, 4:30–6PM, Sept. 8 – Oct. 6

Digital Photography Camp. For ages 12–16 Mondays, 4:30–6PM | Sept. 9 – Oct. 7

Learn more & register online here.

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Once a month, Telfair Museums‘ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome @ these Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour programs. Come play and learn.

$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

November Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour
Tues. Nov. 16, 11AM-Noon
Jepson Center

Learn more here.

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Jepson Center
207 W. York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Monthly storytime at SCAD Museum of Art

Treat your young art lover to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month.

Next Monthly Story Hour: Sat.  Nov. 6 2021 at 11AM. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about work by artist Izumi Kato.

Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.

To ensure the health and safety of all museum patrons and staff, touchless temperature checks are required prior to entering the galleries and face coverings are mandatory. Be mindful of your fellow patrons by social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of space between you and other guests.

See all tour dates and listings on the museum event calendar.

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WHERE
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga.

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Advanced Academics in Pooler  offers tutoring for students who are in special education, K-8th.

Help your child thrive this year with sessions with Ms. Bonnie, who has 30+ years experience.

Sign up online here. 

Or call 912.348.2017.

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Advanced Academics is a microschool, which does mean a small campus, but also means that Advanced Academics can customize education for each child. Face-to-face customized learning on a small campus provides an enriched learning environment.

Learn more here.

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Advanced Academics
email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com
912-348-2017
405 Hwy 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322

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Basics of Choreography class for teens, Savannah Cultural Arts Center

The Savannah Cultural Arts Center welcomes teen dancers and choreographers of all levels to their new class: Basics of Choreography!

Bring out your inner dancer and choreographer with this unique class! We will study various styles of choreography from conceptualization and the first step to a completed piece. The instructor will lead the class through working in various styles and with input from all participants, you will work towards a final showcase piece for friends and family. Come ready to move and create!

This class runs for 8 weeks.

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30PM, starting Thurs. Aug. 19. Ages 14+. Instructor: MiKeshia McPhaul

Register today online here.

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Scribble Art Studio in Savannah has a lot to offer your child this Fall 2021 including:

Portfolio Builders Class @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio’s Portfolio Builder sessions in Savannah are ideal for those students wishing to build a strong portfolio of diverse work for personal purposes or for entrance to an arts related academy.

Sign up anytime to join Scribble’s Portfolio Builder sessions.

2021-2022 sessions begin Mon. Aug. 30 2021 and continue until the end of the school year.

The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials needed for the class.

Portfolio Builders Class
Choose a day: Monday through Friday
Choose a time: 4:30-5:30PM or 5:15-6:15PM
$200.00 for a session of 5 classes
Start anytime, any day!
All art supplies included

Register online here. 
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After School Art Class @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes in Savannah are a great way to enrich your child’s socially distanced learning in 2021! Or just join Scribble after school for a small group art making class!

Scribble’s after-school art classes explore artmaking using a wide variety of materials and mediums including: design markers, tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints, printmaking and sculpture materials, collage, paper-making and more!

Classes begin Mon. Aug. 30 2021 and run through the end of the school year.

The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials.

After School Art Class
Choose a day: Monday through Friday
Choose a time: 4:30-5:30 or 5:15-6:15
$200.00 for a session of 5 classes
Start anytime, any day!
All art supplies included

Register online here. 

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Coming soon to Scribble: a toddlers and mom/dad/babysitter morning art program.

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Healthy Kids Running Series in Pooler is a small community focused non-profit that promotes active and healthy lifestyles for kids ages 2-14. It is a 5-week race series starting in September hosted at the Pooler Recreation on the following dates: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, and 10/10.

Register online here.

For more info, email poolerga@healthykidsrs.org

The Sandbox Children’s Museum new location on Hilton Head Is. is open

Come and play at The Sandbox Children’s Museum at Lowcountry Celebration Park!

The museum offers 3 sessions each weekday 10AM-1PM, 1:30-4:30PM, and 5-8PM.

You can reserve your tickets online here to make sure you have a spot to play.

(Please note the new address below)

80 Nassau St.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645

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Yoga in the Wolf Cabin, 9AM Sat. Aug. 21, Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

You are invited to a one-hour gentle Yoga in the Wolf Cabin with certified yoga instructor Sue Finkle on Sat. Aug. 21 2021, 9-10AM. Tickets are $20 and include admission to Oatland for the day.

Space is limited and a minimum number of five of participants required to have class.

Register online here: www.friendsofoatland.org/wolf-yoga

During the last 15 minutes of class enjoy White Lights (deep relaxation).

Prior experience IS NOT necessary and one need not be flexible to take this class.

Feel free to bring your own yoga mats from home, but mats will be available to borrow. Mats are sanitized after each class. Any additional yoga equipment (blocks, bands, towels, blankets, etc.) must be brought from home.

Limited to 10 participants, to allow for appropriate distancing.

Final confirmation will be provided on the Friday before your chosen class date.

$20 per ticket. This event is geared towards ages 18+, though participants aged 16-17 are invited to attend with a paid adult.

Class will be 9-10AM. Please plan to arrive between 8:15-8:30AM. Late arrivals after 8:45AM will be denied entry in order for the class to have time to walk to the wolf cabin and start on time.

Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.

Masks are required inside all buildings on Oatland property.

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In-Person Guitar Lessons with Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Do you have a budding musician at home?

Sign them up to learn guitar in a small group setting with Savannah Cultural Arts Center! From the basics of the instrument to strumming their first chords, this is the perfect class to begin a musical journey. (Ages 10-15).

Plus, parents, there’s an adult class for you too!

Students are welcome to bring their own guitar, a limited number will be available for use.

Sign up today online: savannahga.gov/artsclasses

Guitar Lessons
Youth (Ages 10-15)
Saturdays 10-11AM

Adult (16+)
Saturdays 11:30AM-12:30PM

8-Week Series
$80
$70 – City of Savannah Resident Rate
(Aug 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9)

More in-person classes

Also offered @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center: In-person acting, dance, art, drawing, ceramics, collage, painting classes for kids. Register online here. 

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Savannah Music Festival Hosts Open Enrollment Period for FREE SMF Jazz Academy through Aug. 22

Savannah Music Festival (SMF), a leading nonprofit performing arts organization, is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 SMF Jazz Academy, a tuition-free, year-long program for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) students in grades five through 12.

SMF Jazz Academy is Savannah’s only free after-school jazz program designed to empower students by instilling life-long skills of academic, social and musical achievement. The open enrollment period will run through August 22, 2021.

The SMF Jazz Academy program is designed for students at all music levels. Since SCCPSS is hosting in-person classes for the 2021-2022 school year, SMF Jazz Academy will offer in-person instruction as well.

All students participating in the program will have at least one rehearsal a week as well as one private lesson on their instrument. SMF Jazz Academy students will also perform at the end of each semester, participate in monthly jam sessions and work with local jazz musicians in master classes.

SMF Jazz Academy is currently accepting beginning, intermediate and advanced students in grades five through 12. Interested families and students are encouraged to sign up for a short, in-person placement interview, which will take place August 23-25. Previous musical experience is not required, and free instrument rentals are available, if needed.

Enrollment applications are currently being accepted to the SMF Jazz Academy.

To apply, visit www.savannahmusicfestival.org/jazzacademy.

Questions? Contact Jessica Messere at jessica@savannahmusicfestival.org or 912.234.3378 x102.

Wondering what Soccer Shots Savannah is all about?

Check out their upcoming FREE soccer sessions on Sat. August 28 2021.

This is a great opportunity for children to try the Soccer Shots Savannah program for the first time and for parents to meet some coaches.

There will be abbreviated 15 minute sessions and have more information about the Soccer Shots Savannah program available. Event will take place on the Whitaker Street side of the park, on the south end by the tennis courts and farmer’s market.

Please preregister for this free event so organizers know how many children to expect and can plan with the coaches.

Enroll at savannah.soccershots.com, just search “free” to see a complete list of all free events near you.

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Soccer Shots Savannah Fall 2021 Enrollment Link: savannah.soccershots.com
Facebook Page: Soccer Shots Savannah
Contact with questions: Rachel Wright, 762.333.1177, rwright@soccershots.com

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