Programs

In this six-week chamber music intensive, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists will collaborate in small ensembles to rehearse, interpret, and perform compelling repertoire together. Students will develop rehearsal skills, musical leadership, and ensemble awareness while preparing for a culminating public performance at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center. Open to all musicians, not just WFAC private lesson students.

• Dates: Saturdays, April 4 - May 9 (6 sessions)

• Time: 10:30a - 12:00p

• Requirement: Intermediate to advanced instrumentalists with at least two years of study and the ability to read music independently.

  Students must provide their own instrument. Pianists will have a piano provided.

  
  Additional Info:‍ ‍Students will audition for ensemble placement, but we will make every effort to include all students who enroll in the class. See more info about auditions below.

• Instructor: Dr. Seakyung Hur

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

• Sign-Up Deadline:‍ ‍March 30

Participants will:

1. Develop ensemble communication skills, including cueing, listening, and musical negotiation.

2. Build confidence as collaborative musicians rather than solely individual performers.

3. Learn structured rehearsal techniques that promote independence and problem-solving.

4. Strengthen stage presence and performance readiness through coached preparation.

Weekly Program Outline:

Week 1: Establish ensemble groups and rehearsal norms
Week 2: Develop effective rehearsal strategies
Week 3: Strengthen balance, blend, and ensemble tone
Week 4: Deepen interpretation and musical character
Week 5: Prepare for performance
Week 6: Execute confident public performance

Auditions will involve performing a short solo piece (2-3 minutes), one scale of their choice (2–3 octaves, with arpeggio), and students will be asked to sight-read a short excerpt appropriate to their level

It’s back! This beloved workshop has returned for it’s 3rd year for our community to enjoy. Join us for an immersive workshop exploring the traditional Ukrainian art of Pysanky: intricately decorated eggs that symbolize new life and the arrival of spring.

All proceeds goes directly to supporting first responders and frontline medics in Ukraine. By participating in this class students will help raise funds for Oranta to order medical equipment urgently needed on the front lines that plays a vital role in stopping bleeding, stabilizing injuries, preventing infection, and protecting life in the most challenging environments. Supplies are sourced from exclusive trusted U.S. medical vendors, such as https://rescue-essentials.com/

• Dates: Sunday, March 29th

• Time: 2-4p

• Ages: 12+

  • This workshop is suitable for individuals aged 12 and above. No prior experience is necessary. Light refreshments will be provided.

• Notice: Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. All necessary materials provided.

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

This ancient practice involves applying melted beeswax and multiple layers of dye to raw eggs, resulting in beautifully detailed designs rich with cultural significance.

What You'll Learn:

• The history and cultural importance of Pysanky.

• Techniques for applying wax and dyes to create traditional patterns.

• The meanings behind various symbols and colors used in Pysanky designs.

The registration fee is $30, payable upon arrival or by registering online.

About Pysanky:
Pysanky are more than just decorative eggs; they are a cherished part of Ukrainian heritage, representing themes of rebirth, protection, and community. By participating in this workshop, you are helping to keep this beautiful tradition alive. We look forward to sharing this enriching cultural experience with you!

Learn more about Oranta below

You and your child can explore the joy of creative expression together through painting, printing, squishing, gluing, and more! Your child will discover textures, colors, and creative play — all while building fine motor skills, self-expression, and social connection.

• Dates: See Below

• Time: Mondays (11 - 11:30a) and Saturdays (9a - 9:30a). This class happens directly after Family Music ends. A 15 minute break will be between the two classes for those who may take both.

• Ages: 18mo - 4 years old with grownup participation.

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

Bring your curiosity, your imagination, and clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

Fall Session Dates:
Monday: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
Saturday: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8

Winter Session Dates:
Monday: 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
Saturday: 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14

Spring Session Dates:
Monday: 3/2, 3/9, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
Saturday: 3/7, 3/14, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9

Get $20 off when taking Family Music as well!
Have both Sunny Sprouts and Family Music in your cart at checkout and receive an automatic $20 discount off your purchase. You can check out Family Music by click here.
To receive this discount you must have both Family Music & Sunny Sprouts in your cart at check-out. Discounts cannot be retroactively awarded if you purchase them separately.

You and your child can explore the joy of music together through a fun-filled adventure of bouncing, jumping, marching, singing, dancing, rocking, and wiggling.

• Dates: See below

• Time: Mondays (10-10:45a) and Saturdays (10-10:45a).

• Ages: 0-5 years old with grownup participation

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

This interactive family experience marks the perfect starting point for your child's musical journey. 

The class equips families with tools, skills, songs & community, ensuring you can continue the musical magic at home! Get ready to create lasting musical memories with your little one(s)!

Fall Semester Dates:
Monday: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
Saturday: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8

Winter Session Dates:
Monday: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
Saturday: 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/6, 2/14, 2/21

Spring Session Dates:
Monday: 3/2, 3/9, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Saturday: 3/7, 3/14, 4/4, 4/11, 4/17, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23

NEW! Sunny Sprouts: Art for Tots - explore the joy of creative expression together through painting, printing, squishing, gluing, and more! Your child will discover textures, colors, and creative play — all while building fine motor skills, self-expression, and social connection.

Get $20 off the cost of Family Music when you also sign up for Sunny Sprouts!

To receive this discount you must have both Family Music & Sunny Sprouts in your cart at check-out. Discounts cannot be retroactively awarded if you purchase them separately.

This fun and  immersive four week program will introduce students to the fundamentals of hand‑building with clay. Each week focuses on a different technique, gradually building skills and confidence. Evening sessions add a creative twist with clay jewelry making, allowing participants to explore functional and decorative art.

• Dates: Thursdays, April 23 - May 14 (4 weeks)

• Time: 6 to 8p

• Ages: Adults (15+*)

• Instructor: Jason Trautz

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

*ages 15, 16, and 17 must be accompanied by an adult. we offer flexible ages for the adult workshop for those who are looking for something fun to do with their teen kid.

Week 1: Pinch Pots
Week 2: Coil Building
Week 3: Clay Jewelry
Week 4: Glazing & Final Projects
Take Home: Multiple finished glazed clay projects (pinch pots, wearable clay jewelry, and coil projects)
Skills & Knowledge Earned: Clay preparation and handling, shaping, smoothing/blending, decorative coil patterns, glazing, kiln firing preparation

All materials and supplies are included in the program cost.

Work together as a family in this fun, hands-on mixed media studio led by Cincinnati-based artist Hanna Smith. Drawing inspiration from Hanna’s creative process of material experimentation (playing with how different materials behave, interact, and change), families will use acrylic paint, collage, and textured surfaces to work together on a single shared artwork. The finished piece is designed to be a meaningful display for your home and a reflection of your family’s shared creativity. The emphasis is on play, exploration, and working together, letting curiosity and the materials guide the process.

• Dates: Sunday, April 19 (1-Day Workshop)

• Time: 1 - 4pm

• Ages: All Ages

• Instructor: Hanna Smith

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

• Take Home: One completed sculpted mask

🎨 What’s included:
All materials provided
One shared painting the whole family collaborated to make
Guidance tailored for different ages and skill levels

Registration fee: $45 covers the entire family.

Bring the kids, get creative, and enjoy a festive afternoon making art together.

In the beginner-friendly class, students will learn basic techniques to paint with watercolor. This class is perfect for anyone who is looking to play with paint and build confidence with this beautiful, flowing medium. Whether you’re brand new or just want to loosen up your style, this class is all about experimenting, relaxing, and enjoying the process.

• Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 - 28 (4 weeks)

• Time: 6 to 9p

• Ages: Adults (15+*)

• Instructor: Emily Vaughn

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

*ages 15, 16, and 17 must be accompanied by an adult. we offer flexible ages for the adult workshop for those who are looking for something fun to do with their teen kid.

Week 1: Introductions, materials, & color basics
Week 2: Begin small project
Week 3: Finish small projects, begin final project
Week 4: Finalize project & wrap up
Take Home: At minimum 2 completed paintings or more.
Skills & Knowledge Earned: Brush control & techniques, water control, color wheel understanding, color mixing, layering, transparency, and confidence

All materials and supplies are included in the program cost.

This spring, let your middle-schooler jump into the colorful world of painting! Students will experiment with acrylics and watercolors. Students will try out new techniques, build foundational skills, increase confidence in painting, and learn from instructor Hanna Smith along the way.

• Dates: Thursdays, April 2 - 23 (4 weeks)

• Time: 3:30 to 5:30

• Ages: Grades 5 - 8

• Instructor: Hanna Smith

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

Week 1: Watercolor Basics & Techniques
Week 2: Continued Watercolor
Week 3: Acrylic Basics & Techniques
Week 4: Continued Acrylic
Take Home: At minimum 2 completed paintings or more.
Skills & Knowledge Earned: Brush control, color mixing, layering, transparency (watercolor), techniques, and confidence

All materials and supplies are included in the program cost.

Curious about music lessons but not sure where to start — or which instrument to try first? Our Find Your Instrument program makes it easy (and fun!) to explore.

For just $10, you’ll come to a short, hands-on session with one of our WFAC instructors. You’ll learn a few basics about how the instrument works, try it out yourself, ask questions, and get to know the teacher. It’s a simple, low-stakes way to see what lessons feel like and discover whether an instrument really clicks for you before you enroll in our private music lessons program.

• Dates: April 18

• Time: 1:00p - 2:00p

  *You can drop by anytime within this time range for as long or as little as you’d like to try cello with Brenton.

• Ages: 5 and up

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

Meet our instructor Kate Kilgus, a clarinetist in the Cincinnati area who is passionate about sharing music with others through teaching, collaborating, and performing.

She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music during which her research focused on implementing mind-body awareness techniques into music performance pedagogy.

As a teacher, Kate develops healthy technique, personal confidence, and a lifelong interest in music in all her students. Kate holds an M.M. from CCM as well as a B.M. in Clarinet Performance and a B.A. in Mathematics from Lawrence University.

Kate is currently taking new students. If interested in her tutelage you can fill out our New Student Form or email registrar@musicartdance.org

Join us for week-long Art programming where we'll create, explore, and play while School's out! 

• Dates: March 23 - 27 2026

• Registration deadline: March 20

• Options: Half Day: 9a - 12p or 1p - 4p, or register for a Full Day of fun!

• Cost: Half Day: $200 w/o supervised lunch hour, $225 w/ supervised lunch hour | Full Day: $350 (supervised lunch hour included)

• Ages: 5 - 12

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

Half Day camp options are available.
Drop off is between 8:45-9a. Pick up is between 4-4:15p

Supervised Lunch Hour is included for Full-Day campers.
Half Day campers can add on supervised lunch hour, which is $25 per camper. Supervised lunch is from Noon to 1p
Please pack a peanut free lunch.

FALL/SPRING FISCAL YEAR 2025/26

School's OUT?! Stay with us all day for games and amazing art projects led by our master art faculty. Every session will bring fresh and fun creative adventures.

• Dates: Multiple dates that align with Wyoming City School closures (choose below)

• Time: 8am-5pm

• Ages: Grades K-5

• Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center

Please pack a peanut free lunch!