Ensemble Theatre in collaboration with our Stagewright’s Unit is thrilled to kick off the first Monday night, of we hope many, as part of our 10 minute Play Reading Series via Zoom, streamed LIVE on Ensemble Theatre’s Facebook page! During these uncertain times, practicing social distancing and mitigating the spread of Covid-19, we are finding creative ways to stay connected!Join us every other Monday @7PM and enjoy original works of local playwrights sharing their voices with our community and the world around us! Join us for a Q&A afterward. You can submit questions via the ZOOM chat function or via the comments on our Zoom Facebook Livestream! :: Starting THIS MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 @7pm :: :: THE LINE UP FOR THE FIRST ZOOM OF OUR SERIES IS :::: PROSPECT :: By Ann CohenProspect Avenue, 1976. A fundraiser for the American Heart Association is set to begin in a formerly dilapidated brownstone which has been turned into a magnificent Designer's Showcase House. A man who had sheltered there before the renovation returns to collect his most prized possession, and a confrontation that will change lives rips through thebeauty and tranquility of the transformed space.Agnes Hermann* as Nancy FergusonSidney Perelman as Marcia RubinsteinPaul Slimak* as Frank Turner Bryant Caroll* as James Beckleyn:: HEAVENS GATE :: By Berenice KleimanA tongue-in-cheek comedy in 10 minutes where three souls in heaven, from Aleppo, the Holocaust, and Rwanda, bask in their now-earned peaceful rest. Suddenly they are horrified to see a huge tower with golden letters begin to rise up before their eyes. This is truly a problem for St. Peter to solve.Agnes Hermann* as RaisaPaul Slimak* as Abraham Peter Lawson Jones* as Gahiji Peter Ferry* as St. Peter Berenice Kleiman as Narrator KATYDIDS :: By Agnes Herrmann ::A Bug’s eye view of the environment.Cat R. Kenney as Katydid #1Agnes Herrmann* as Katydid #2Paul Slimak* as Narrator(*Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association)JOIN US at 7pm on Ensemble Theatre's FB Page and Enjoy! Email plays@ensemble-theatre.org for a ZOOM link or Q?s. This EVENT is FREE, but donations are always welcome.... See MoreSee Less
We are going to explore the elements of art in our natural surroundings in the park. We’ll be using graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, colored pencils, and watercolor paints. We will also learn how to use a viewfinder to create a composition.*PLEASE NOTE*Your child must be able to work outside without leaving my area.Fridays 9/11 - 10/1610/23 rain date4:00 - 5:00The 1st thing we will do is make a Sit-Upon to sit on during class! If you have bubble mailers you’d like to up-cycle, they make a great cushion inside the sit-upon. Please bring them to the 1st class.After School Outside Art will be held on the east side of the Coventry building around the corner from door #1, Ensemble Theater & Family Connections.We will space ourselves out on the grassy area seated on the ground or at tables.Tools & materials will not be shared, or will be cleaned between users.Kids are welcome to wear a mask. I will wear mine when working closely with someone.Please register with the ticket link.... See MoreSee Less
Working in the Outside Art "studio" we will explore our natural surroundings through drawing and painting using various media.This class will be for kids 12 and up and will be more academic than the morning class; focusing on the elements of art & principles of design. More info and registration with the ticket link.
Bring your family to Coventry PEACE Park Saturday mornings for Family Outside Art Projects! This Saturday we have Adam from Living Art to show us how to make origami Flowers & Pinwheels!Bring a blanket, find a spot on the grass & I’ll have all the supplies to make these with your kids!$5 per familyMore info at ticket link-... See MoreSee Less
Mosaic a tray or dish. We will paint the edges and bottoms, then use beautiful stained glass to create your design.8/18 Tuesday 10:30 - 12:00Outside Art Projects are held in the park on the east side of the Coventry building around the corner from door #1, Ensemble Theater & Family Connections.There is room for 6 kids to space themselves out on tables. Tools & materials will not be shared, or will be cleaned between users.Kids are welcome to wear a mask. I will wear mine when working closely with someone.Parent are welcome to sit nearby during class. Table space is limited, but if there is room, parents may accompany their child to help. Feel free to text me to find out (917)306-9700Please register & I will invoice you via email. *PLEASE NOTE* Your child must be able to work outside without leaving my area. Your child's skill level should match the project, as closely as possible, as I will be limiting contact with materials between the students & myself.... See MoreSee Less
Come find a spot in the shade at Coventry Peace Park & make a project with your kids! This Saturday we're making Wind Chimes. Bring your metal pop bottle caps to recycle, I'll have some too. You can also bring a hammer if you don't want to share mine. a blanket or towel to sit on would also be good. I'll have everything else so you can enjoy creating with your family!
Come by Coventry Peace Campus with your family and make paper lanterns! We'll use balloons and tissue paper to make colorful lanterns that will glow when you add a batter candle or glow stick! Bring a blanket, find a spot in the grass, and make something fun together! No registration required. $5 per family.
Bring your family, a blanket, & find a spot in the shade. I'll provide supplies to make these fun bubble wands. Including some high powered bubbles! $5 per family, info in the ticket link.
This is the cleanest craft there is! We're going to use lots of soap & water to felt some wool.We will make a felted pouch (using a rock) & a felted bar of soap. It's like making them a sweater! Having a bar of felted soap is great! It's like having soap & a washcloth at once. And you felted pouch can hold little treasures!Please register with the ticket link. *This project is not vegan*Outside Art Projects will be held on the east side of the Coventry building around the corner from door #1, Ensemble Theater & Family Connections.There will be room for 6 kids to space themselves out on 3 tables.Tools & materials will not be shared or will be cleaned between users.Kids are welcome to wear a mask. I will wear mine when working closely with someone.Parents are welcome to sit nearby during class. *PLEASE NOTE* Your child must be able to work outside without leaving my area. Your child's skill level should match the project, as closely as possible, as I will be limiting contact with materials between the students & myself. Table space is limited, but if there is room, parents may accompany their child to help. Feel free to text me to find out (917)306-9700... See MoreSee Less
Makers- let's mosaic a tray! These 6"X6" trays are super cute & can be painted & tiled. We will use square and round pre-cut glass tiles. You will also have a chance to safely break & use broken glass.$12 for one, $10 for each additional siblingRegister with the ticket link below.
Let's get crafty with some Outside Art Projects!I'll have new projects each week!Outside Art Projects will be done outside the Coventry Children's Center door beside the playground, just past the steps to Lake Erie Ink.There will be room for 6 kids to space themselves out on tables as well as a drop cloth on the ground.Tools & materials will not be shared or will be cleaned between users. Kids are welcome to wear a mask. I will wear mine when working closely with someone.*PLEASE NOTE* Your child must be able to work outside next to the playground without leaving my area. I will not be able to supervise children that leave.Your child's skill level should match the project, as closely as possible, as I will be limiting contact with materials between the students & myself.Please register with the ticket link to secure a limited spot.... See MoreSee Less
Please join us for our ARTFUL "Potluck Critique"! No... it's not a critique of the potluck itself, but it is a fun critique that includes a potluck meal... open to the public and all skill levels.Bring 1-3 pieces of your work for feedback (and a dish to share). Any and all media is welcome, and can be finished pieces or works in progress. ALL skill levels are encouraged to participate. Gentle guidance will be provided by some of the ARTFUL Board members. Get feedback, learn about new techniques, approaches, perspectives and offer suggestions. Not ready to bring your own work? Just show up and offer constructive insights.If you are bringing a piece (or pieces) with you for the critique, please let us know (including how many pieces) in the comments below so we can plan for the proper amount of time.DATES:Oct. 6th, 2019 :: Dec. 8th, 2020 :: Mar. 8th, 2020 :: Jun. 7th, 2020TIME:4:00 - 7:00 pmLOCATION:We are located on the upper level of the Coventry Building located at 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.... See MoreSee Less
Let's get crafty with some Outside Art Projects!I'll have new projects each week!Outside Art Projects will be done outside the Coventry Children's Center door beside the playground, just past the steps to Lake Erie Ink.There will be room for 6 kids to space themselves out on tables as well as a drop cloth on the ground.Tools & materials will not be shared or will be cleaned between users. Kids are welcome to wear a mask. I will wear mine when working closely with someone.*PLEASE NOTE* Your child must be able to work outside next to the playground without leaving my area. I will not be able to supervise children that leave.Your child's skill level should match the project, as closely as possible, as I will be limiting contact with materials between the students & myself.Please register with the ticket link to secure a limited spot.... See MoreSee Less
Art Acts Studio, Coventry Peace Campus, 1843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118Map
Appropriate for all levels of experience. Designed to be interactive, these workshops cover multiple approaches to drawing including a variety of techniques and subjects from studio props to live models. Meets twice Monthly on Tuesday evenings. $15 per class. Buy a 5 workshop card for $65 or 10 workshop card for $100. March dates on the 10th and 24th. April dates 7th and 21st.
Please join us for our ARTFUL "Potluck Critique"! No... it's not a critique of the potluck itself, but it is a fun critique that includes a potluck meal... open to the public and all skill levels.Bring 1-3 pieces of your work for feedback (and a dish to share). Any and all media is welcome, and can be finished pieces or works in progress. ALL skill levels are encouraged to participate. Gentle guidance will be provided by some of the ARTFUL Board members. Get feedback, learn about new techniques, approaches, perspectives and offer suggestions. Not ready to bring your own work? Just show up and offer constructive insights.If you are bringing a piece (or pieces) with you for the critique, please let us know (including how many pieces) in the comments below so we can plan for the proper amount of time.DATES:Oct. 6th, 2019 :: Dec. 8th, 2020 :: Mar. 8th, 2020 :: Jun. 7th, 2020TIME:4:00 - 7:00 pmLOCATION:We are located on the upper level of the Coventry Building located at 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.... See MoreSee Less
The organizations of Coventry PEACE Campus invite you to join us for our 2nd annual Coventry PEACE Chili Cook Off Fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 2020.Tickets are $5 per person (or $20 per family) and include all-you-can-eat chili, fixings, sides, dessert, beverage and one vote for their favorite chili. Families will receive three “votes” for their entrance price. Attendees who wish to vote for more than one chili, can purchase extra “votes” for $5 each or 6 for $20. Raffle tickets will be available the night of the event.To purchase your tickets, click on the "Tickets" link above, or go to checkout.square.site/buy/PEU5BS2OXRDS5OUC2SMLWOQB.Area residents are invited to enter a chili to compete in one of three categories: Best Meat, Best Vegetarian and Most Creative. Winners in each category will be announced at 7 p.m. and will receive a cash prize, a custom ARTFUL trophy and bragging rights. AND NEW THIS YEAR... a trophy for the BEST PRESENTATION! The cost of entering a chili is $20 and includes entry & admission, 1 vote ticket and 2 raffle tickets. Entrants are asked to pre-register their chili by Feb. 15 in order to secure a limited number of spots in each category. To register, click on the "Tickets" link above, or go to checkout.square.site/buy/PEU5BS2OXRDS5OUC2SMLWOQB.All proceeds benefit Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus, a sustainable, supportive and collaborative facility for organizations that offer artistic and educational opportunities and community services for residents of the Heights and Greater Cleveland.... See MoreSee Less
Freshen up your wardrobe at the P.E.A.C.E clothing swap/ fundraiser. February 23rd 2020 :: 3-5 pm.COME FOR THE CLOTHES... STAY FOR THE FOOD!Please bring up to 12 gently used items that you no longer wear. Shoes, bags and jewelry are also encouraged. You will receive one ticket for every two items you bring to trade. You may also give your tickets to another person if you aren't going to be using them!CAN'T BRING CLOTHES/ITEMS BUT WANT TO GET YOUR HANDS ON SOME GOOD FINDS?!? You can also pay the $5 dollar admission and choose any 1 item. Clothing drop-off begins at 1:00 pm on the day of the event. All remaining items will be donated. The event will be located on the upper level of Coventry PEACE Campus at ARTFUL.After you finish swapping... consider joining the organizations of Coventry PEACE Campus for their annual Chili Cook Off Fundraiser beginning at 5:30 pm. More info & tickets here: www.facebook.com/events/831871100601242/.Questions... please email Shannon at shannon@artfulcleveland.org.... See MoreSee Less
Are you jumping head first into 2020 or walking softly and carrying a big stick? Whichever speed, consider starting the new decade with your hands in clay and learn how to make pottery! Create an “Intention Setting” (plate and cup) to use as a daily reminder of your focus and motivation for the year - functional and good safe! Located at Artful NJM Ceramics Studio on Friday, January 31st from 7:00-8:30pm. Beginners welcome just be ok to get a little messy. Invite a friend! Only 6 seats available, register early to reserve your spot. Price is $30.00 and includes clay, glazes, and kiln firing. Cash or credit card payment taken at the beginning of class. This event coincides with Artful Open Studio Night from 6:00-9:00pm & Coventry Village Final Fridays. Be sure to check out the studios and artists of the Artful community. For more info, please go to artfulcleveland.org/events/.The pick up date for your pottery will be 3-4 weeks following the workshop.TO SIGN UP FOR THIS WORKSHOP, GO TO: bit.ly/AFPottery0120 (or abcdcreative.wufoo.com/forms/january-pottery-workshop-sign-up-form-copy/)... See MoreSee Less
OPEN STUDIOSTour the studios and meet the artists that call ARTFUL “home”. Tons of special events happening throughout the Coventry Business District throughout the evening.Join teacher Marcie Allen from NJM Ceramics Studio for a pottery workshop! For more info, or to sign up go here: www.facebook.com/events/477302709864668/***01/15 UPDATE***WORKSHOP IS FULL - BUT WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME BY JUST IN CASE SOMEONE DOESN'T SHOW - TOUR ALL THE OTHER STUDIOS & GRAB A DRINK OR BITE AT ONE OF THE VENUES ON COVENTRY RD. - MAKE A NIGHT OF IT!!And be sure to stop by community artist Robin VanLear's new studio on the main level of the building (in the former Urban Oak space). www.facebook.com/events/467793394141997/------------------------------------For more info about Coventry Village Final Fridays, go to facebook.com/CoventryVillage.#openstudios #art #coventryvillage #clevelandheights #coventryvillagefinalfridays #finalfridayscoventry #coventrypeacecampus... See MoreSee Less
