Young Artists 12-14 Week 7
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeeks 1 to 9 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 202 | Ages 12-14Drawing, painting, and sculpture are avenues for exploration within this class.
Weeks 1 to 9 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 202 | Ages 12-14Drawing, painting, and sculpture are avenues for exploration within this class.
Dacher Keltner’s research focuses on the biological and evolutionary origins of compassion, awe, love and beauty; and power, social class and inequality. A professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and director of the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab, he is a leading scholar in the study of emotion and the author of Awe:...
Weeks 2, 3, 6, 7 | M, Tu, W, Th | Seaver Gym | Ages 12+Experience the joy of group hand drumming through world rhythms, free form drum circles and relaxation/meditative drumming to create a greater sense of well being.
Presenters Fred Zirm and Margaret Edwards will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC selection, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments, by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner106 | Ages 14+Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist this class will challenge you, using colored pencils.
Week 7 | M, T, W, Th, F | Hultquist 201A | Ages 16+Through a selection of memoir, autofiction and autobiography readings, students will explore how to write about the subject they know best: themselves.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 101 | Ages 18+Enjoy a review of the poetic writings and philosophical thoughts of John O’Donohue and David Whyte to further expand the week’s topic of "Wonder and Awe."
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner Center Gym | Ages 12+This class is a basic introduction to the martial arts.
Weeks 1 to 9 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Pickleball Courts at Chautauqua Tennis Center | Ages 12+Pickleball is exploding worldwide.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Heinz Fitness 1 | Ages 14+ Learn the basics of tap in a slow-paced, gentle, fun class that is geared toward those with no or little dance experience.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th | Hultquist 201B | Ages 14+ By examining historical and contemporary examples from Armenia, the Holocaust, Cambodia, Rwanda and Burma, this course will explore the social and legal concept of genocide, as well as the national and international attempts to prevent and end genocides and bring those responsible...
Weeks 2, 4, 5, and 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Heinz Fitness 2| Ages 16+ Materials fee • $10These two forms of Asian movement meditation offer many roads to good health.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 101 | Ages 18+Enjoy a review of the poetic writings and philosophical thoughts of John O’Donohue and David Whyte to further expand the week’s topic of "Wonder and Awe."
Weeks 6, 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 203 | Ages 12+Each day you will learn a different classic Alexander movement/position: standing, sitting, bending, standing up from a chair, and walking — and more — with balance, alignment, and poise.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th | Turner Conference Room | Ages 50+Laughter. Curiosity. Play. That's improv! Imagine for 90 minutes, everything you say or do will be absolutely right.
Week 7 | M, W, F | Smith Library Classroom | Ages 14+Using traditional Jewish texts and blessings and the work of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel as our lens for conversation, we will discuss foundational teachings regarding appreciating this physical world and the true miracle of waking each new day.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th | Turner 105 | Ages 14+The instructor will be delighted to walk and talk with you on an imaginary journey to Italy.
Week 7 | M, W, F | Turner 205 | Ages 10+ Three separate classes, please choose Monday, Wednesday, or FridayThis chocolate talk (with substantial samples!) is sure to be the perfect afternoon treat during Week Seven and the theme "Wonder and Awe."
Weeks 6, 7 | M, T, W, Th, F | Turner 208 | Ages 10+Guitar basics in one week!
Enjoy learning more about the lake and water-shed conservation efforts while paddling along during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost is for rental of single or tandem kayak plus $10 per person for the tour guide. Limited spots so please reserve one day before the...
Weeks 1 to 9 | M, W, F | Sports Club | Ages 14+ This is a wonderful opportunity to learn in a friendly stress-free and supportive environment.
Weeks 7 to 8 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | CVA Arts Quad Print Studio | Ages 16+ In this foundational course, you will learn the basics of this fascinating and ancient medium.
Presenters Stephine Hunt and Anne Pekrul will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC selection, Mexican WhiteBoy, by Matt de la Peña.
Week 7 | MWF | Prose Room, Alumni Hall | Ages 18+From moments of wonder to woe and everything in between, experiences from our own lives make for deeply compelling stories. This workshop will help you uncover the personal story you were meant to tell and how to use that as a jumping off point,...
Weeks 6, 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hurlbut Marion Lawrance | Ages 18+The Feldenkrais Method provides a process to increase your awareness of how you do what you do so you can do what you want.
Weeks 1 to 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | CVA Arts Quad Ceramics Studio | Ages 14+ Students are introduced to the fundamentals of working with clay as an art medium.
Pastor Amy Butler believes deeply that courageous communities of people who live with tenacious love can change the world. She currently serves as Designated Pastor at the Community Church of Honolulu and lives in Hawai’i, where she grew up. Before that, Amy served for five years as the seventh Senior Minister and first woman at...
Weeks 7 to 8 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | CVA Arts Quad Annex 2 | Ages 14+Embark on a visual exploration of Chautauqua with our daily landscape painting class.
Weeks 3, 5, and 7 | M, W, F | John R. Turney Sailing Center| Ages 18+The John R. Turney Sailing center is offering a unique, interdisciplinary workshop.
Weeks 1 to 9 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | John R. Turney Sailing Center | Ages 18+This course is for adult sailors regardless of sailing experience. Instructional sights include on–the–water, classroom, and dockside.
Weeks 1 to 9 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | John R. Turney Sailing Center| Ages 10+This course is for advanced sailors of all ages, or anyone looking to take their sailing skills to the competitive level.
Weeks 6 to 8 | M, W | Sheldon Hall of Ed. First Floor | Ages 2-6Our tiniest artists and their adults will create, learn and play together in this art class designed specifically for families with toddlers.
Weeks 1 to 8 | Tu, Th | Children's School | Ages 0 to 4 with an accompanying adultReconnect with other children from the Chautauqua community each afternoon.
Week 7 | M, Tu | Turner 105 | Ages 18+Ready to follow your wonder into new lands of possibility? Led by creativity coach Jen Jones Donatelli and spiritual director Christie Havey-Smith, this inventive writing workshop will help you find your writer's key and unlock your creativity.
Pillar Talks: Reflections on 150 Years of Chautauqua Programs, featuring Maureen Rovegno, former Director of Religion
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th | Hultquist 101 | Ages 14+ We'll examine various attempts at censorship in the context of current controversies and legal guidelines.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th | Sheldon Hall of Ed 201 | Ages 6+All players will have fun competing against each other with individualized coaching to apply and advance their skills.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner Conference Room | Ages 15+We will address how popular music changed during (and because of) the war and how media makers and commentators interpreted developments in Vietnam.
Week 7 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 203 | Ages 15+This class will cover basic self-defense techniques and practices, in a non-threatening, supportive and safe environment.
Weeks 7, 8 | M, T, W, Th, F | Hultquist 201A | Ages 14+This course will provide a holistic approach to successful "inner and outer" aging, including physical fitness, emotional/spiritual/social well-being, and cognitive health.
Weeks 5, 7 | M, W, F | Turner 103 | Ages 16+Come out and discover a fun way to channel your dogs natural sniffing talent! Scent games are an ideal way to stimulate your dog and can be done indoors or outdoors with dogs of all ages.
Weeks 7, 8 | M, T, W, Th, F | Hultquist 201B | Ages 14+This course offers a delightful dive into C.S. Lewis' seven stories of Narnia.
Celebrate Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary with the Play CHQ team. In this session, you will have the opportunity to build models showing your dreams for Chautauqua's next 150 years. Play CHQ invites families to explore together through games, crafts, STEM activities and more throughout the 2024 season. You can join the fun at pop-up locations across...
Weeks 1 to 7 | M, W, F | Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studios | Ages 3 to 4 Explore movement through music in a fun, creative and supportive environment.
The Ivalas Quartet, founded in 2017 at the University of Michigan, champions BIPOC voices in classical music by spotlighting composers like Jessie Montgomery and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Notable performances include Carnegie Hall, where they premiered George Walker's Lyric for Strings, and collaborations with Lara Downes for Carlos Simon's Warmth From Other Suns. Through the Sphinx Organization,...
Weeks 1 to 7 | M, W, F | Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studios | Ages 5 to 6 Explore movement through music in a fun, creative and supportive environment.
Week 7 | M | Miller Park | Ages 14+Chautauqua Lecture Series speaker Dacher Keltner deepens his engagement with the Chautauqua community in a guided awe walk.
Week 1 to 7 | M, W, F | Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studios | Ages 13+This class requires four to five years of formal ballet study
Sound Meditation from An Artist and Poet
150th Anniversary StoryCorps Archive: The Cohen Multimedia Studio is available for recording your StoryCorps conversation for inclusion in Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary Archive. Book your recording time online here. Available times will be highlighted on each day’s schedule with a white box. Each recording session is designed for two people to be in conversation. Think of...
"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus"
Comprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua including chamber music and private lessons along with their meticulous orchestral training. Alumni from the MSFO can be heard in many of the world’s top...
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