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Late Fall/Winter 2015 Savannah art workshops for kids include clay workshop & more

Sunday, November 8th, 2015

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Register for City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs children’s art classes & parent & me workshops for Late Fall/Early Winter 2015.

Registration info here. 

Now Registering for Late Fall/Winter Art Workshops and Classes
November 2 – December 18, 2015

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit cards are accepted.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

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Open Studio Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, November 14, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident

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Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Saturday, November 14, 1 – 3:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Glass / Holiday Ornament Fused Glass

Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. Choose from two options: a glass kit with 4 sheets to create whatever you like for $40 fee or create two holiday ornaments for $15.
$40/$35 city resident (Glass Kit)
$15/$10 city resident (2 Ornaments)

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Parent and Child: Clay Ornaments
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 12pm

Come join us for a holiday themed parent and child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn, basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
$15/$10 city resident

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Parent and Child: Paper Ornaments NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am-12pm

In this two hour parent and child workshop, students will learn how to design a variety of paper ornaments!
$15/$10 city resident

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Everything Not Sewn: Felting Workshop
Instructor: Camille Hulbert
Ages 12+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm

In this one day workshop students will learn the traditional art of felting as a non-woven or sewn fiber arts application. Students will learn basic techniques in both binding and wet felting.
$35/$30 city resident

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Veterans Day Kids’ Cooking Party, Savannah

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

Veteran's Day Kids Cooking Party Savannah

School’s Out on Wed. Nov. 11 for Veterans’ Day.Let’s Cook!

Trade your pencils and books for some hands-on cooking fun with Tummy Time Foods at the Savannah State Farmer’s Market.

Veterans Day Kids’ Cooking Party with Tummy Time Foods

Event Schedule
11AM-12:15PM: Tiny Tots Cooking Party
Kids ages 5 & younger take over the kitchen for the most creative culinary experience in town! Join us for an exciting Tiny Tots Cooking Party including cooking, learning, singing, and story time. Seats are limited and advanced tickets are required!
Tickets: $15 per child. One responsible adult per child is required.

1:30-3PM: Kids’ Cooking Party
Kids ages 6 & older can join us to make some delicious kid-friendly dishes in the TTF kitchen. Everyone gets to mix,measure, stir and dine on their culinary creations. Seats are limited and advanced tickets are required.

Tickets: $25 per child. Parents are welcome to drop off their child or stay and watch.

Register here. 

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Late Fall/Winter 2015 Savannah art workshops for kids include clay workshop & more

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

DCA Southern Mamas banner fall ad (2)-page-0

Register for City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs children’s art classes & parent & me workshops for Late Fall/Early Winter 2015.

Registration info here. 

Now Registering for Late Fall/Winter Art Workshops and Classes
November 2 – December 18, 2015

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit cards are accepted.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

Friday Raku Firing
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Friday, November 6, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, November 14, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident

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Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Saturday, November 14, 1 – 3:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Glass / Holiday Ornament Fused Glass

Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. Choose from two options: a glass kit with 4 sheets to create whatever you like for $40 fee or create two holiday ornaments for $15.
$40/$35 city resident (Glass Kit)
$15/$10 city resident (2 Ornaments)

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Parent and Child: Clay Ornaments
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 12pm

Come join us for a holiday themed parent and child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn, basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
$15/$10 city resident

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Parent and Child: Paper Ornaments NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am-12pm

In this two hour parent and child workshop, students will learn how to design a variety of paper ornaments!
$15/$10 city resident

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Everything Not Sewn: Felting Workshop
Instructor: Camille Hulbert
Ages 12+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm

In this one day workshop students will learn the traditional art of felting as a non-woven or sewn fiber arts application. Students will learn basic techniques in both binding and wet felting.
$35/$30 city resident

 

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

When school is out, Childcare Network in Savannah & Pooler is open

Monday, October 26th, 2015

Holiday daycare camp Childcare Network Savannah Pooler When school is out, Childcare Network in Savannah and Pooler is open!

Holiday Day Camp, open November 23rd – 25th for Thanksgiving, provides fun activities and care for children who are out of school for the holidays. Children will participate in holiday crafts, cooking projects, educational field trips and much more. If you’re interested in registering your child, please contact one of the 4 schools in the Savannah, GA area to reserve a space today.

Childcare Network also invites you to join their Young Achiever’s After School Program for children ages 5 to 12 years. Kids explore new themes each month, discovering lots of fun and making new friends.”

Childcare Network has 3 Savannah locations & 1 Pooler location, www.childcarenetwork.com/metro/Savannah,  On Facebook here.   Childcare Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Early Winter 2015 Kids Art Classes @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah & Pooler

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

Children's art classes Savannah

Savannah children's art classes Pooler Scribble Art Studio

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler is offering a colorful array of art classes for kids during early winter 2015.

Classes start the week of Nov. 3.

To register, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Classes at both locations include a Home School art class. (See the schedule above).

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Ninja kids, tumbling & tiny cheer classes for kids @ Crowned Elite Athletics, Savannah

Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

Crowned Elite Athletics gym cheerleading Savannah

Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah offers all-star cheerleading, tumbling and conditioning classes for all ages including a Ninja kids class & weekly open gym. All ages, all levels.

Details here. 

Like Crowned Elite Athletics on Facebook here to stay connected to all that this Tiny Team has going on.

Meet the experts

Crowned Elite Athletics’s Shazi Edmonds believes cheerleading is more than just a sport. Shazi says cheerleading creates long-lasting friendships, and teaches kids valuable lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. Being a part of Crowned Elite Athletics is more than simply joining a team; it is the building of a family.

Owner Drew Edmonds, who holds a B.S. in Sports Management from Georgia Southern University, is a certified personal trainer who will also aid in the fitness programming at Crowned Elite Athletics.

Crowned Elite Athletics, Savannah gym at 202 Bourne Blvd, Ste 160, Savannah, 912-308-5719     www.crownedeliteathletics.com On Facebookhere  email  info@crownedeliteathletics.com Crowned Elite is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Elephants for Ella

Thursday, October 15th, 2015

12072834_964693316922766_5571411845136952453_nElla Bothwell is a 7 year old Rincon girl who has been diagnosed Stage 4 DIPG, an aggressive tumor at the base of the brain.

This type of cancer is usually terminal.

The love and support a family receives from its community in a time like this is immeasurable and often transformative.

It reaffirms that in your darkest times, we are all together and ultimately willing to do whatever it takes to help take care of one another.

The students at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler have created …Elephants for Ella, a series of prints to raise money for Ella’s medical treatments.

Prints are a high quality 13″ x 19″, with 5 different Elephants to choose from. Each print is $20 and all proceeds go to Ella’s medical fund.

You can purchase Elephants for Ella here .

Prints also available at both Scribble Art Studio‘s Savannah and Pooler studio locations, as well as Effingham Loves Ella Festival 11AM-4PM on Oct. 31 at the Effingham County Fairgrounds. More festival info here. 

Please contact Scribble Art Studio for more info 912.713.7376 or info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Please visit Ella’s Facebook Page, Prayers for Sweet Ella, for more information about this special little girl.

Late Fall/Winter 2015 Savannah art workshops for kids include clay workshop & more

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

DCA Southern Mamas banner fall ad (2)-page-0

Register for City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs children’s art classes & parent & me workshops for Late Fall/Early Winter 2015.

Registration info here. 

Now Registering for Late Fall/Winter Art Workshops and Classes
November 2 – December 18, 2015

Registration Deadline: October 30 at noon

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit cards are accepted.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

Friday Raku Firing
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Friday, November 6, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, November 14, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident

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Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Saturday, November 14, 1 – 3:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Glass / Holiday Ornament Fused Glass

Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. Choose from two options: a glass kit with 4 sheets to create whatever you like for $40 fee or create two holiday ornaments for $15.
$40/$35 city resident (Glass Kit)
$15/$10 city resident (2 Ornaments)

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Parent and Child: Clay Ornaments
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 12pm

Come join us for a holiday themed parent and child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn, basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
$15/$10 city resident

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Parent and Child: Paper Ornaments NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am-12pm

In this two hour parent and child workshop, students will learn how to design a variety of paper ornaments!
$15/$10 city resident

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Everything Not Sewn: Felting Workshop
Instructor: Camille Hulbert
Ages 12+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm

In this one day workshop students will learn the traditional art of felting as a non-woven or sewn fiber arts application. Students will learn basic techniques in both binding and wet felting.
$35/$30 city resident

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Character Design (6 Weeks) NEW

Instructor: Adam Uhlig
Ages 9+, Tuesday, November 3- December 15, 3:45pm-4:45pm

In this class students will learn how to design their own characters! From anatomy to gestural drawing, students will learn how to build their own character with a unique story. Basic digital drawing skills will be covered as well.
$85/$80 city resident

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Discount on Scribble After School Art Club, Pooler

Tuesday, September 29th, 2015

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Discount on after-school art classes @ Scribble Art Studio in Pooler.

Don’t miss this deal.  Try out 3 classes a week in Pooler (your choice!) Mon.-Fri. for ONLY $150 a month.

For more details, click here. 

$12 a class and three days a week or $150 a month (Mon, Tues, & Fri.)

Choose which class you want to come to. You can do two classes back to back as long as it’s age appropriate.

To sign up call 912-713-7376 or visit thescribbleartstudio.com

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Martial arts deal @ Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts, Savannah

Thursday, September 24th, 2015

Byrd's martial arts karate Savannah Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts on the Islands in Savannah has a great deal: 6 weeks for only $69.

Offer valid for all kid & adult programs. $69 special includes 2 family members. Three or members would be a total of $138.

What an inexpensive way to give it a try. Register here.  

Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts
912-898-0406
byrdsmartialarts.com

Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts, 4717 East Highway 80 Suite A next to Publix, Whitemarsh Is. Savannah, (912) 898-0406 www.savannahafterschool.com, On Facebook here.

2015-2016 Career Readiness Program for Savannah homeschoolers

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

Savannah homeschool career readiness program ILN The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) invites all Savannah homeschool students in grades 9-12 to take part in an extensive Career Readiness Program.

The program – which runs Oct. 7 2015 – May 25 2016 – includes career assessment; portfolio development; character building; financial literacy; professional development; internship placement; job/college placement.

Cost
$1,950.00 per/student
Grade Levels 9-12
Flexible payment options available.
Consult your tax professional about deductions for educational expenses.
For additional information and to register, please call (912) 355-7557 or go to www.iln-ga.org

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, elective classes, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

After-school art classes Fall 2015 @ Scribble Art Studio, Pooler

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015

Pooler children's art classes Savannah

Scribble Art Studio in Pooler is so wildly popular, they’ve added even more kids’ fall classes.

There’s something for every child! Drawing and Painting. Homeschool Art. Fashion Design. Fingerpainting. Mini Monets. Portfolio Prep. Mosaic Madness.

Students can join anytime.

Scribble Art Studio in Pooler also offers After-School Art Club, Mon.-Fri. Choose 3 classes a week to try out. $150/month.

For adults only: Paint & Wine Party, 8-10PM Fridays, $35 drop-in, $125 for 5 class pass. BYOB.

To sign up call 912-713-7376 or visit thescribbleartstudio.com

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Fall 2015 Youth Art Classes @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center, Savannah

Monday, September 21st, 2015

Jepson Fall Art Classes Savannah Telfair

Get creative with studio art classes this Fall 2015 at Telfair Museums in Savannah. Classes are available for every skill level, every age and in a number of disciplines. Sign up today here. 

For more information or to register, please click here or call 912.790.8823.

All classes and workshops are at the Jepson Center unless otherwise noted.

Portfolio Builder: Youth Drawing I: Fall Session

Ages: 10–14
Instructor: Marisa Lilje
Thursdays, October 1–October 29, 4:30–6 pm
Members $100, non-members $125
This class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing a portfolio. In this class, students will focus on measurement, proportion, and perspective, and practice portraiture and sketching from clothed models. New students are welcome! All materials will be provided.
Register here.

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Video Game Development

Ages: 10–16
Instructor: Lauren Winter
Thursdays, October 1–October 29, 4:30–6 pm
Members $100, non-members $125
In this five-week class, students will build their own video game. Students will explore, play, and develop video games while learning computer programming from scratch using Game Maker. Suitable for beginners to intermediate-level participants with a fun-loving personality—no programming experience required. All materials will be provided.
Register here.

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Youth Plein Air Painting Class

Ages: 10–16
Instructor: Autumn Gary
Saturdays, October 17–November 14, 2–4 pm
Members $150, non-members $175
Students will build miniature oil painting kits and use them to explore techniques of value and color blocking to create fast plein air paintings. Set out to experience and document the beauty of Savannah armed only with a cigar-box “easel” containing everything you need, from paints to brushes and canvas. This class is perfect for new painters as well as the experienced artist interested in new working methods. Let’s go old-school like the Master Impressionists and take to the open fall air. Join us as we observe the world in the natural light and paint Savannah’s many colorful historical squares and sites.
Register here.

Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , www.telfair.org/learn/classes/Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Fall 2015 Youth Art Classes @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center, Savannah

Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

Fall 2015 youth art classes teens Jepson Center Telfair Museums Savannah Get creative with studio art classes this Fall 2015 at Telfair Museums in Savannah. Classes are available for every skill level, every age and in a number of disciplines. Sign up today here. 

For more information or to register, please click here or call 912.790.8823.

All classes and workshops are at the Jepson Center unless otherwise noted.

Portfolio Builder: Youth Drawing I: Fall Session

Ages: 10–14
Instructor: Marisa Lilje
Thursdays, October 1–October 29, 4:30–6 pm
Members $100, non-members $125
This class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing a portfolio. In this class, students will focus on measurement, proportion, and perspective, and practice portraiture and sketching from clothed models. New students are welcome! All materials will be provided.
Register here.

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Video Game Development

Ages: 10–16
Instructor: Lauren Winter
Thursdays, October 1–October 29, 4:30–6 pm
Members $100, non-members $125
In this five-week class, students will build their own video game. Students will explore, play, and develop video games while learning computer programming from scratch using Game Maker. Suitable for beginners to intermediate-level participants with a fun-loving personality—no programming experience required. All materials will be provided.
Register here.

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Youth Plein Air Painting Class

Ages: 10–16
Instructor: Autumn Gary
Saturdays, October 17–November 14, 2–4 pm
Members $150, non-members $175
Students will build miniature oil painting kits and use them to explore techniques of value and color blocking to create fast plein air paintings. Set out to experience and document the beauty of Savannah armed only with a cigar-box “easel” containing everything you need, from paints to brushes and canvas. This class is perfect for new painters as well as the experienced artist interested in new working methods. Let’s go old-school like the Master Impressionists and take to the open fall air. Join us as we observe the world in the natural light and paint Savannah’s many colorful historical squares and sites.
Register here.

Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , www.telfair.org/learn/classes/Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Shakespeare & Beyond program for Savannah homeschool students ages 12-18

Monday, September 14th, 2015

Julius Caesar homeschool program Savannah ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) invites Savannah homeschool students ages 12-18 to participate in a Shakespeare and Beyond – a 12-week study of prose and poetry that includes film and dramatic reviews, and behind-the-scenes analysis.

Shakespeare and Beyond
Oct. 1-Dec. 17 2015
Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Ages 12-18
Workshop fee: $280 per student (includes a hardcopy of the play and theatre ticket for each student) Students will read Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, exploring the drama as applied to life, as well as plot and conflict.
Students will also see a theater production and film allowing them to analyze the different artistic
treatments of the play. The intent of the workshop is to stimulate appreciation for language styles, creative writing, and theater arts production from dialogue to set design.

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

FREE library kids events/programs including Robots & STEM programs, Savannah

Sunday, September 6th, 2015

free kids activities in Hilton Head SavannahBaby play dates; storytimes; an after-school biography program based on the popular Who Was? series; Daddy & Me; after-school LEGO Club for ages 5 & older;  Dog Days reading program where shy readers read to therapy dogs; after-school STEM program for ages 5 & older;  a Dancing Robots program for 6th-8th graders taught by Members of the Society of Women Engineers.

Details on all these free September 2015 Live Oak Public Library programs here. 

Savannah, Pooler After-School Kids’ Programs/ Sports/Classes

Saturday, September 5th, 2015

after-school lessons sports SavannahGet ready for Fall: Time to start registering for after-school kids’ classes & activities for Fall 2015. We’ll keep updating our after-school activities page with fun Savannah area classes & sports including:

* Cheerleading for ages 3-5 with Crowned Elite Athletics, Savannah. Details here.
* Byrd’s Transported After-Care Martial Arts/Karate, Whitesmarsh Island. Details here. 
* Clay classes for ages 8-12 & teen perspective drawing classes for ages 12-16 that start Sept. 16 @ City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs. Pre-register. Details here. 
* After-school golf lessons for kids @ The Club at Savannah Harbor. Open to all. Details here.
* After-school tennis lessons for kids @ The Club at Savannah Harbor. Open to all. Details here. 
Summit Gymnastics Tumbling & Recreational Gymnastics in Savannah for all ages (Plus Tiny Tots parent & me program). Details here. 
* Etiquette, poise, leadership classes for ages 8-18 @ Blue Print School of Pageantry and Finishing, Savannah/Pooler. Details here. 
After-school Art Club @ Scribble Art Studio in Pooler. For ages 4 & older. Details here. 
* Art classes @ Scribble Art Studio in Pooler & Savannah. Details here. 
* Make & Take Tuesdays Cooking Classes with Tummy Time Foods on Whitemarsh Island. All ages. Details here. 
Summit Gymnastics Tumbling & Recreational Gymnastics in Savannah for all ages. Details here. 
* Storm Soccer Academy soccer programs in Savannah for ages 4-7. Detailshere.
* Savannah United soccer programs in Savannah & nearby for ages 30 months to high school. Details here.
Please check our after-school events page regularly here for updates & additions for Fall 2015.
* 1-mile & 5K training program for kids with Fleet Feet Crew in Savannah. Detailshere. 
* Lake Mayer Youth Roller Hockey for ages 5-12. Details here. 
* Sailing lessons @ Savannah Sailing Center @ Lake Mayer. Details here. 

Please check our after-school events page regularly here for updates & additions for Fall 2015.

Labor Day Kids’ Cooking Parties & Girl Scout Cooking Classes with Tummy Time Foods, Savannah

Tuesday, September 1st, 2015

Kids Cooking Classes Birthdays in Savannah Tummy Time Foods School’s Out… Let’s Cook!
Labor Day Kids’ Cooking Parties, Mon.  Sept. 7 2015 with Tummy Time Foods
Savannah State Farmer’s Market

When school’s out, the kitchen is open! Trade those pencils and books for some hands-on cooking fun with Tummy Time Foods.

10-11:15am: Tiny Tots Cooking Party
Kids ages 5 and under take over the kitchen for the most creative culinary experience in town! Join us for an exciting Tiny Tots Cooking Party including cooking, learning, singing, and story time! Seats are limited and advanced tickets are required! Tickets are $15 per child and one responsible adult per child is required. Register here. 

12:30-2pm: Kids’ Cooking Party
Kids ages 6 and up can join us to make some delicious kid-friendly dishes in the TTF kitchen! Everyone gets to mix, measure, stir and dine on their culinary creations! Seats are limited and advanced tickets are required! Tickets are $25 per child! Parents are welcomed to drop off their child or stay and watch.
Seating is limited.  Advanced registration is required and available here

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Tiny Tots Play Date @ Savannah Children’s Museum
Saturday, Sept. 19, 11AM-Noon
Whistlestop Café Dining Car

It’s a Saturday Play Date. Kids ages 5 and under enjoy creative food crafts, story time and singing at the Savannah Children’s Museum. Your little one will get to play with other kids and make two crafts- one to eat and one to keep.

Cost: $10 per child (Parents are always FREE.)
Advanced tickets are required and are available here.

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Girl Scouts “Cook Up A Legacy”
Tummy Time Foods is proud to announce our “Cook Up A Legacy” Classes for Girl Scouts of all ages. These Legacy Cooking Classes are the perfect way to earn the “Legacy Cooking Badge.” Classes are 90-minutes long and can accommodate up to 12 girls (minimum of 5 girls). Cost: $20 per participant and parents are FREE.

Click here to schedule a class for your troop today.

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FOR MORE COOKING CLASSES, PLAYDATES & PROGRAMS OFFERED BY TUMMY TIME FOODS, CLICK HERE. 

Savannah 1 mile & 5K after-school training program for kids

Sunday, August 30th, 2015

Fleet Free Crew Kids 5K training program Savannah Sign up your kids to train for a 5K or 1 mile run and have fun in the process.

Fleet Feet Savannah’s CREW kids! training program includes running, field games and other fun activities that are perfect for releasing energy.

This program will prepare your kids for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah 1 Mile or 5K happening on Sunday November 8th, 2015.

This 8-week program will be facilitated by certified coaches who have a passion for encouraging and empowering our younger generation to live healthy, active lifestyles – and they make it fun.

DURATION: September 16th – November 7th
LOCATION: Daffin Park
WHEN: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Wednesdays
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 (includes a CREW kids! tee shirt)
AGE RANGE: 1st – 8th Grade

Learn more here. 

Lake Mayer Youth Roller Hockey for ages 5-12, Savannah

Sunday, August 30th, 2015

Youth Hockey Kids Lake Mayer Savannah

Sign up your child for Youth Roller Hockey in Savannah at the outdoor Lake Mayer hockey rink.

The first practice of the new season will be Sat. Sept 12 2015 . Practices will be at 10AM Saturdays through the end of April 2016. Cost: $60, with $40 due at registration and the remainder due by Jan. 1, 2016.

The group is organized through Chatham County Parks Services and Savannah Adult Hockey. Registration packets will be available at practice Sept. 12.

For ages 5-12 years old. No experience necessary.

For more information, contact director Mike Stille at 912-224-3656 or email mstille76@aol.com.

Learn about required gear & get more details here. 

Tiny Team @ Crowned Elite: Cheerleading for ages 3-5, Savannah

Friday, August 28th, 2015

Crowned Elite Cheerleading for toddlers, preschoolers Savannah

Cheerleading for 3-5 year olds in Savannah.

Crowned Elite Athletics – a new Savannah gym owned by the dynamic fitness duo behind Train Me 24/7 Shazi and Drew Edmonds- offers Tiny Team, cheerleading and tumbling for ages 3-5.

cheerleading for toddlers preschoolers in Savannah Crowned Elite Athletics Classes start Sept. 9 2015 and run until Feb. 24 2016.

Classes will be Wednesdays at 4PM and a second class at 5:30PM (with the exception of holidays).

These tiny future cheerleaders  will learn tumbling, cheer motions and stage presence, all while building self esteem and having lots of fun.

Register by clicking here through iClassPro parent portal.

Cost: $50 Registration and $75 monthly tuition.

Like Crowned Elite Athletics on Facebook here to stay connected to all that this Tiny Team has going on.

Meet the experts

Crowned Elite Athletics’s Shazi Edmonds believes cheerleading is more than just a sport. Shazi says cheerleading creates long-lasting friendships, and teaches kids valuable lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. Being a part of Crowned Elite Athletics is more than simply joining a team; it is the building of a family.

Owner Drew Edmonds, who holds a B.S. in Sports Management from Georgia Southern University, is a certified personal trainer who will also aid in the fitness programming at Crowned Elite Athletics.

Crowned Elite Athletics, Savannah gym at 202 Bourne Blvd, Ste 160, Savannah, 912-308-5719     www.crownedeliteathletics.com On Facebook here  email  info@crownedeliteathletics.com Crowned Elite is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Registration opens Mon. Aug. 31 for Early Goals Toddler Fall Soccer with Savannah United

Friday, August 28th, 2015

Early Goals Toddler Soccer Savannah Summer 2014Give your child’s soccer future a kick start and sign up for Early Goals toddler/pre-schooler soccer with Savannah United.

Registration for Early Goals toddler/pre-schooler soccer opens Monday Aug. 31 at 10AM and spots fill up fast. Learn more here. 

This is a non-competitive introduction to soccer program for ages 30 months to 4 years old.

Spots are first come, first served and fill up quickly. Parents are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.

The Early Goals schedule for Fall 2015 is posted online here.  Programs are available in Savannah (Daffin Park), Southbridge, Wilmington Island, Richmond Hill and Bloomingdale.

The one-session-per-week program focuses on the fundamentals of soccer. Coaches will work on simple coordination, ball familiarity, listening skills, teamwork and hopefully plant the seed for a lifetime of soccer enjoyment.

Early Goals program fee: $65 for 6 sessions over 6 weeks. Occasionally, Early Goals will add a $20 facility fee when training takes place indoors.

Questions? Please contact the program director Matt Pritchard via email: m.pritchard@savannahunited.com

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Junior Tennis lessons for ages 5-16 in Savannah start in September

Friday, August 28th, 2015

Savannah tennis lessons 2015 for children youth

Make Fall 2015 the season your child learns tennis.

Junior Tennis Clinics for ages 5-16 are offered every Wednesday, 4-5PM @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island.

Sign up for one class or more.

Cost: $12 per class or buy four and get the fifth class free.

To sign up, call 843.290.2833 or email randdbrown@hargray.com.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Dr., Savannah, 31421, On Facebook here. 843.290.2833, email randdbrown@hargray.comwww.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

After-School Fall 2015 Junior Golf clinics @ The Club at Savannah Harbor

Saturday, August 22nd, 2015

Golf clinics for kids at The Club at Savannah Harbor

Bring your little ones out for some fun and education about the game of golf this Fall 2015 @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island.

Open to the public! Sign up for one clinic or as many as you want.

Clinics include snacks after each session.

PGA Class A Professional Paul Killgallon will lead this journey.

Clinics are 4:30-6PM Sept. 15 every Tuesday afternoon until Christmas break 2015. Dates for September are 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8, 15.

Sign up for one clinic or many.

Cost is $35 per clinic.

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com or click here.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, On Facebook here. 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.comwww.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.