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Brecksville Center for the Arts is open to all Northeast Ohio residents and offers a wide variety of art and arts-related classes for all ages. If you are a serious artist or simply looking to develop some new skills, we have a class for you.
See our Current Schedule for a complete listing of classes, dates, times, cost and other information.
Teen and Adult Classes
BCA offers three semesters of classes; January through April, May through August and September through December. Each semester of classes includes many of your favorite classes and instructors along with new, innovative programming.
The current class schedule has over 135 class sessions, including several dozen brand 
new offerings like Acting, Chess, Line Dancing, Bridge, Intermediate Salsa, Antiques and many more. Look at the new Key on page 3, and then look through the brochure. The many classes marked AT are open to both adults and teens. Individual class descriptions also contain information re: age range. If you see a class that you like and want more information, call BCA at 440-526-6232.
Children's Classes
BCA is proud of its children's programming. Your little ones can enjoy Art Start and Kindermusik. School age children can experience our After School Art Program (ASAP) and wide range of dance classes. Look into our Youth Chorus, a wonderful group of budding young vocal artists under the direction of Donna Box. In addition we offer classes in kids' wheelthrowing and pottery. There's always something for your children at BCA.
Payton Schneider poses with Dino-mite and her special artwork created for the Young Artist Design Competition.
After School Arts
BCA's After School Arts Program takes place September through May in Brecksville Broadview Heights Elementary schools (Chippewa, Highland and Hilton). Each class is two hours in length, allowing students the time to fully grasp concepts presented and finish their projects. Class use of the visual arts enhances your child's creative self-expression in a “no-fail” environment. Fun and creative projects allow each student to relax and refocus at the end of busy school days. Children experiment with color, form, texture, style and much more!
Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of 12 students per class, giving your child a chance to interact with the instructor and other students on a one to one basis. Please look for the flyer to come home via 'kid mail' the beginning of September or call BCA for details.
Students are welcome to attend a session at another elementary school (space permitting) but the parents must get them there on time. All students must be picked up no later than five minutes after the class ends. Click here for more info.
Arts for Tots is a large group program at BCA geared to pre-school children and their parents. 
Your Pre-School Group will come to BCA for an introduction to art, music or dance. Our Arts for Tots team will specially tailor the event to your needs and the age group of the children. We 
offer a delightful menu of choices for like “Art on a Cart”, “Chalk on the Walk” and a variety of seasonal craft activities. If music and theater is more to your taste, sample “Ballroom for Babies” “Let's Pretend” or ”Little Tots Gallery Hop”. You'll be on your feet too, dancing and sharing the fun! A snack and goodie bag finish off the fun making this a perfect outing for you and your child. Call 440-526-6232 for details and to book your group.
Calling all Brownies, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Webelos and Their Leaders.
If you need help with your art badge call BCA! Using you specific requirements we will structure a class so that your troop or pack can easily achieve that badge. Our teaching staff can assist you with painting, pottery, textiles, theatre and many other arts-related badges. Fee required.
Chorus Programs
Chorus Director information: Donna Box is a 20-year veteran of the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. Donna has toured Europe with the Robert Page Festival Singers. She was a Choir Director for 12 years and has been the musical director for various Community Theatres. Under her direction, Brecksville Center for the Arts offers two opportunities for those who love to sing and perform.
Brecksville Community Chorus
The Brecksville Community Chorus originated in 1991 to fill the desires of many whom simply enjoyed singing with a group.
The chorus welcomes singers, 16 years and older. It performs annual Christmas and Spring concerts with the Brecksville Center for the Arts Youth Chorus. They sing at Community events as well as retirement homes. Membership in the adult chorus is open to everyone, with no audition necessary. A fee of $10 is required to cover the cost of music supplies. Practices are held Monday evenings from7pm-9pm.
Youth Chorus
The Brecksville Center for the Arts Youth Chorus has sung for over 10 years and was recently seen on the “Fox 8 in the Morning” TV show. Participation in the Youth Chorus is by audition only for boys and girls in the 4th through 8th grades. Auditions are held in September, with rehearsals every Tuesday (4:30-5:30) September through April. The Youth Chorus performs with the Community Chorus in an annual Christmas and Spring concert.
A fee of $30 is required to cover the cost of music and t-shirts.
For the latest information about the Youth Chorus go to page 9 of our current class schedule.
