Those who are seeking to find that unique gift for a special person this holiday season can turn to the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts to guide them in obtaining something truly everlasting…a gift of  the arts.

 

 

          Whether the gift is for  someone who has a budding interest in the arts, or one who is skilled and wishes to increase a previously existing talent, an NJWA gift certificate can help these fortunate recipients to achieve their goals.

 

 

 

          Gift certificates, issued in any financial amount, can be applied  toward instrumental or vocal lessons, for both children and adults, at the NJWA Music Studio and for the Music Connection, an instrumental music program for special needs families.

 

 

          For those interested in the classic sport of fencing, the gift certificate can be used for lessons in saber, foil and epee at The Westfield Fencing Club, which  has classes designed for children, ages 10 and older, as well as for adults.  It can also be applied toward tuition for the Westfield Summer Workshop, a five week camp which includes departments in arts, crafts, communications, dance, drama, music, theater and special interests.

 

 

          Perhaps the certificate recipient may wish to use this thoughtful gift for membership in one of the many bands, orchestras or ensembles of the Music Studio, or to make a purchase at the Music Store.  The NJWA has both new and like-new instruments for sale or rental, and carries sheet music, and music accessories such as reeds, oils, music stands, mutes and strings.

 

 

          To give your holidays, or any occasion, a special meaning, call the NJWA at 908-789-9696, or visit their studios at 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield.  Log on to www.njworkshopforthearts.com for more information about the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts.

 

 

          On Monday November 14, Tuesday, November 15 and Wednesday, November 16, patrons who dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Westfield Diner,  located at 309 North Avenue East, Westfield, can have 15% of their bill donated to the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts.  Proceeds from this fundraiser will help to  raise funds for scholarships and programming for the NJWA, a  501 c 3 nonprofit arts organization, located at 150-152 East Broad Street in Westfield. 

          The NJWA provides year-round programming for various age levels in many areas of the fine and performing arts.  The Music Studio offers both vocal and instrumental lessons for both children and adults and has many opportunities for area musicians to play in bands, orchestras and ensembles. The organization is also home to Kids ‘n’ Arts, a pre-school program in art, music and drama; The Westfield Fencing Club, for both children  and adults;    the Westfield Summer Workshop, a five week camp for students which includes arts, crafts, music, dance, drama,  and communications;  and  The Music Connection, an instrumental program for special needs families.

          For more information about this fundraiser, phone the NJWA at  908-789-9696. Donation flyers are available at the NJWA studios, the Westfield Diner or on the web at www.njworkshopforthearts.com.  

 

 

 

          Area musicians have an opportunity to explore various music genres and exhibit their fine-tuned musical talents in the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Saturday Matinee Orchestra. 

 

          The Saturday Matinee Orchestra  is designed  for those who play violin, viola, cello and string bass. Requirements include being able to play the major scales in the  keys of C, G, D, and A in at least 2 octaves.  Musicians in this intergenerational orchestra will play a variety of music from classical to pop.

 

          Directed by Ms. Janet Lyman, an instructor at both  the NJWA Music Studio and the  Westfield Summer Workshop, and  conductor of the popular NJWA Summer Symphony Orchestra, the Saturday ensemble will be held at the NJWA studios at 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield.  The orchestra begins on October 15 and continues until June.  It will meet from 2:30 until 3:30 pm, with no December rehearsals. Yearly membership is $275. 

 

           To register for the Saturday Matinee Orchestra, please call 908-789-9696 or visit the NJWA studios. More information is available by logging on to   www.njworkshopforthearts.com.

         

 

 

         

 

          Kids ‘n’ Arts, a unique arts experience for preschool and kindergarten age children, is currently accepting registration for its fall semester. Parents may choose the Wednesday class, which begins on October 5 or the Thursday class, which begins on October 6,  from 1:15 pm until 3:15 pm.

 

          Each week, K'n'A  instructor Rita Geller will guide the class in activities centered around a book chosen for its creative excellence and relevancy to the children’s experiences. The group will  create arts and crafts, using a variety of mediums such as paint, clay, paper, crayons and markers.    During the music segment, they will be introduced to the basic concepts of rhythm and pitch using voice, percussion and a variety of musical instruments, including the violin with NJWA Director Dr. Ted Schlosberg. In drama, they can express themselves through acting, theater games, creative movement, pantomime and puppetry.

 

          Tuition for the 16 session program is $520, but  students may enroll at any time and tuition will be pro-rated.

 

          Please call the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts at 908-789-9696, visit their studios at 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield, or log on to www.njworkshopforthearts.com for more information.

 

 

 

 

          The Westfield Fencing Club, a division of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, is currently registering students for the new season.

 

          Classes and bouting for beginning, intermediate and advanced fencers are held in sabre, foil and epée, using electronic scoring equipment.

 

          The classes are held on Wednesday evenings, at 6:30 pm for beginners and 7:30 pm for intermediate students, and on  Saturday mornings at 9:00 am for beginners, 10:00 am for intermediate and 11:00 am for advanced fencers.  The session consists of   30  one hour lessons, held at All Saints' Church, 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains,  and  are open to students aged 10 and older as well as to adults.

 

          Fencers are asked to wear loose fitting clothing and white-soled sneakers to all classes.  Fencing equipment is available for rental.

 

          Students must pre-register with the NJWA before attending class. For additional information and a registration form, log on to www.njworkshopforthearts.com,  visit the NJWA studios at 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield, or phone 908-789-9696.