The Morris County Arts Workshop (MCAW) Announces Winter Classes, Events and Summer Camp Coming

MENDHAM, N.J. - Jan. 22, 2014 - PRLog -- The Morris County Arts Workshop (http://www.mcartsworkshop.com/) (MCAW (http://www.mcartsworkshop.com/)), the non-profit organization which operates The Hive in the Chester Springs (ShopRite) Shopping Center in Chester and brings after-school art, music, language arts, and cultural programs to youth and seniors in Chester, Mendham, Mt. Olive and surrounding areas, is proud to announce special Winter Classes and Events are underway. What’s more, the organization is gearing up for spring and invites the community to join its “Think Spring” initiative with fundraising opportunities and a special preview of its Spring Semester classes which will begin in April 2014 and early Summer Camp 2014 registration. Many classes range from six to eight weeks offering the opportunity for students to try something new.

“Icy winter may be here, but at The Hive in Chester and in our local schools, things are truly hopping,” explains MCAW Director Jane Shatz. “Students are enjoying a full array of music, art, theater, Legos, singing, video game design, fencing and Robotics to name a few during the after school programs.”

Shatz further explains at The Hive, Winter Classes include pottery, art, cooking and group music lessons to name a few. “We just hosted our first Paint and Wine for adults 21 and older and it was a big success,” states Shatz. “We plan to host it monthly so more budding artists can create their own version of a classic painting while socializing and sipping BYO wine or beer. We also offer a wide range of drawing, art, film, writing and music courses designed especially for teens. It’s not too late to join the fun.”

The popular Open Mic Night at The Hive is back for the New Year. According to coordinator Elise Shatz, it will run one Saturday a month from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. “We invite performers age 13 and up to come and share their talents whether it be music, poetry, comedy or storytelling,” explains Elise. “Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. It is always a fun filled night. So like us on Facebook for the dates and join us and don’t forget to bring friends.”

Other MCAW activities include the Science of Art and Clay at the annual Chester Science Fair on March 1, 2014, a special Spring Break Camp from April 14 to 18, 2014 and the popular Summer Camp Programs which offer traditional summer fun, as well as programs designed for arts and sciences including MindCraft and Robotics. The Summer Camps will run from June 30 to August 22, 2104.

For complete class schedules and availability, Hive Happenings, and to register, please visit www.mcartsworkshop.com. Summer Camp 2014 early registration will begin on January 27, 2014.

As part of MCAW’s “Think Spring” initiative, the organization is seeking financial support to continue its operations at The Hive and programs such as the successful annual Haunted Halloween Workshop, Art in Public Spaces, Open Mic Night, Guest Art Displays and Lecture Series, Seniors Art Program, Writing Workshops, and its Home for the Arts building. Tax deductible donations can be made through www.mcartsworkshop.com. For additional information or to learn more on how you can help, please contact Director Jane Shatz at (908)531-8433.

About the Morris County Arts Workshop

Founded in 2003 by Jane Shatz, a Juilliard School of Music dance alumna and Chester resident, the Morris County Arts Workshop (MCAW) is a non-profit group created to nurture and promote the love for the arts in children of all ages.  The program is community based and offers a wide variety of classes from musical instrument lessons to voice to painting to yoga to language and martial arts.  Classes are currently held in Chester and Mendham public schools as well as The Hive in the Chester Springs Shopping Center on Route 206 in Chester, NJ.  There are two sessions per year which culminate with a special Showcase performance and art display in the fall and spring.  In addition, MCAW runs five weeks of summer camp for pre-kindergarten to age 15. For additional information and class schedules, please visit www.mcartsworkshop.com.