Virtual & In-Person Classes @eta University
eta University
What is the correlation of 3D Printing and costume design? What does hip hop have to do with health and wellness? You can find these answers at eta Creative Arts’ educational wing: eta University where you began shaping your future as an entrepreneur, a Drone pilot, an award winning Costume Designer, etc. In our interdisciplinary program approach, we understand the impact of performance media on our youth and community. We therefore strive to offer them learning that will “take place in the air and on the ground,” providing them a variety of different approaches to learning. eta University prepares our 21st century students for their 21st century lives.
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eta University Course Descriptions
CLASS: 3D PRINTING
Instructor: Julia Sowles-Barlow
Meets: LIVE (Once per week)
Starting On: Tuesday, April 5th; Ending June 21st (12 Weeks)
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Age: 16-Adult
Students will learn how to develop and design objects to be 3D printed. Objects such as masks, costume accessories, and props are included for those interested in theatre design.
CLASS: DANCE FOR CHILDREN
Instructors: Tyler Thompson & Pauline Mosley
Meets: LIVE (Once per week)
Starting On: Wednesday, April 6th; Ending June 22nd (12 Weeks)
Time: 4-5:30 PM
Cost $45
Our after-school class will teach contemporary techniques. Our young dancers will gain strength and flexibility while exploring their artistry!
CLASS: DANCE FOR ADULTS
Instructors: Tyler Thompson & Pauline Mosley
Meets: LIVE (Once per week)
Starting On: Saturday, April 9th; Ending June 25th (12 weeks)
Time: 2-3 PM
Cost $45
Our Saturday adult class will be a fun upbeat jazz class. We’ll sweat
and learn choreography to popular jazz hits!
CLASS: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DEJAYING
Instructor: DJ INC. Lavoy McConnell
Meets LIVE (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Starting On: Tuesday, April 5th; Ending Thursday, June 23rd (12 Weeks)
Time: 4-5:50pm
Cost $45 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)
Age: 18 & Up
Lecture and workshop course provides instruction in the art of the
modern mobile DJ. Students learn basic techniques in scratching
and basic forms of beat matching. Students learn mixing skills on
turntables and DVS Controllers featuring Serato Scratch Live
Professional DJ Software.
CLASS: DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Instructor: Ola Klimczak
Meets: LIVE (Once per week)
Starting On: Wednesday, April 6th; Ending June 22nd (12 Weeks)
Time 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Cost Free
Age: 16 & UP
Students will learn how to fly a drone safely and photograph from the air. They will learn about starting a business in drone photography and the economic impact they are expected to have as it relates to opportunity.
CLASS: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Instructor: Philip Fairweather
Meets: VIRTUAL & LIVE (Once per week)
Starting On: Monday, April 4th; Ending June 20th (12 Weeks)
Time 4-5:30 pm
Cost Free (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)
Age: 16 & Up
Students will learn how to start any business with a focus on the arts,
and technology. Students will learn about, marketing, finance, branding, personal responsibility, and all aspects related to starting a business.
CLASS: HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKSHOP DREAM AGAIN!
Instructor: Mickie Valentine
Class Meets: VIRTUAL (Once per week)
Starting On: Thursday, April 7th; Ending May 26th, 2022 (8 Weeks)
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: Free
Age: Adult
Materials: Workbook will be provided by the instructor.
This workshop is for individuals that are ready to start over, seize life,
gain stability, and retake their destiny from the clutches of heartache,
lost vision, and the devastation of financial turmoil. You will create and implement a plan, set goals and objectives, identify, and slay those
dream killers, and most of all, begin the ascent to build resilience and
finish strong.
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CLASS: HEALTH & WELLNESS HIP HOP THERAPY
Instructor: Jairo Lozano
Meets: VIRTUAL (Once per week)
Starting On: Monday, April 4th; Ending May 23rd, 2022 (8 Weeks)
Cost: Free
Time 6–7 pm (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)
Ages: 13 & Up
Materials: Beats (provided by Jairo and students), accessible via a link
to an e-Storage box. E.g. Google Drive, DropBox, etc.
CLASS: MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR GIRLS
Instructor: Teianna Cooper
Meets: LIVE (Once per week)
New Start Date: Monday, April 25th; Ending June 13th, 2022 (8 Weeks)
Time: 6-7:30pm
Cost: $45
Duration: 1 1/2 Hrs.
Materials: N/A
The Mentorship Experience strives to guide and support youth to create
a path for their own to success. We aspire to equip every young girl with the fundamental skills to build discernment, self-esteem, self-trust, self-preservation, and protection in a loving approach.
CLASS: SAX & JAZZ LESSONS
Instructor: Eric Ballenger
Meets: VIRTUAL (Once per week)
Starting On: Saturday, April 9th; Ending May 28th (8 Weeks)
Time: 2-3 PM
Cost $45 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)
Age: Ages 9-14
Materials: Saxophone
Saxophone Group Lesson: To teach a 12-week course for group saxophone lessons. This class is designed for a maximum of 15 students ages 9-14, of all ability levels. Lessons will focus on basic saxophone skills and jazz. Students will learn how to play the saxophone, read music and perform essential elements of jazz.
This course will provide an outlet for students to experience African American culture through jazz music and performance.
CLASS SEWING & DESIGN
Instructor: Felicia Oliver
Meets: LIVE (Tuesdays)
Starting on: Tuesday, May 17th; Ending Tuesday, July 5th
(8 Weeks)
Time 4-5:30 pm
Cost $45
Ages: 9 & Up
Materials: $5
Sewing Machines & Fabric (provided by instructor) Students will learn how to either develop a jacket {active wear} and backpack or a hoodie with a matching backpack while introducing basic/advanced sewing skills used in the fashion industry.