Group Classes
MMPA offers after-school pay-what-you-can group classes in fall, winter, and spring at our space in West Seattle! Classes include Drama Club, Visual Arts, D&D Campaigns and more.
*See calendar below for classes open for late registration. If registration is closed, head over to our Summer Camp Class Schedule at the link below, or stay tuned for the next school year session! We will update our website calendar, post to our social media accounts and email newsletters as soon as we release the next season’s schedule!
About Our Group Classes
MMPA offers classes all throughout the school year in various arts disciplines, from Dance to Songwriting to Dungeons and Dragons campaigns! Our latest class offerings & pricing are listed in the calendar below.
MMPA believes strongly that finances should never be a barrier to a child’s experience with the arts, so all classes are offered on a sliding scale. To let us know that you need to opt in to our “pay what you can” program, please indicate the price point that works best for your family in the appropriate section of the class sign up form.
Fall Classes
Fall Class Descriptions
Intro to Visual Arts
Grades 2-5
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm
Teacher: Franco Weaver
This "Artistic Expressions" class will cover a wide range of mediums; crafting, painting, drawing, collage, textile work, and many more. Students are encouraged to experiment with colors, textures, and styles to develop their unique artistic voice and express their inner world through art. The focus on this class is personal expression and creativity, rather than simply technical skills, making it a welcoming environment for all artists.
Visual Arts: Studio Skills
CLOSED Grades 6-12
Mondays 7:00-8:00pm
Teacher: Franco Weaver
In this class, students will learn about the various tools, equipment and safety practices of creating in an arts studio. The lessons will focus on fundamental skills like color theory, composition, and perspective, as well as developing knowledge in arts history. This class will provide a solid foundation for anyone looking to foster their artistic endeavors.
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Grades 3-6
Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm
Dungeon Master: Jaelin Henderson
CLOSED Grades 6-8
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Dungeon Master: Jaelin Henderson
Take a trip into the Forgotten Realms with this class, an introductory exploration of the world’s greatest roleplaying game: Dungeons & Dragons! Students will exercise their imaginations by creating Player Characters, developing their backstories, and navigating through a world of high fantasy and adventure to complete their mission.
D&D teaches students valuable social and creative skills like teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, and the artistry of character building. Let the adventure begin!
Intro to Songwriting
CLOSED Grades 3-6
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Teacher: Harrison Lurie
Mode wants to hear your songs! In this weekly workshop, we will encourage students to explore self-expression through music and help them develop the intro skills needed to write lyrics, melody, and chord progressions.
Working both solo and as a group, our instructor will create workshop goals for each student, while building a lasting skill and helping them gain the confidence to go home and write their own. Popular songs will be taught as examples. They will then be used to create original songs to share with the whole family.
Each student is encouraged to bring their own songwriting instrument to class if they like. Students will have the opportunity to perform their original songs for friends and family on the final day of class.
Theatre 101 - Drama Adventures
Grades K-2
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Teacher: Harrison Lurie
This class is for students who are interested in learning more about the magic of theatre. Together, we will discover what goes on behind the scenes of a stage production, hone our skills as performers, and collaborate on an end-of-season showcase to share what we've learned with friends and family!
Students will have the opportunity to break down scenes and songs from beloved plays and musicals, craft props and set pieces, and work together to write their own original pieces to perform.
Theatre Games
CLOSED Grades 3-5
Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm
Teacher: Harrison Lurie
In this class, students will engage in a variety of compositional games and exercises that will encourage creativity and expression. The curriculum will move through scaffolded, developing themes that will lead students to work together and independently to investigate the world around them with movement, music, and play.
Improv
CLOSED Grades 6-8
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm
Teacher: Harrison Lurie
Do you like being kept on your toes? Are you a quick thinker looking for a fun challenge? Then this just might the workshop for you!
Improvisation is an acting technique that is especially spontaneous and creative; there are no lines and no plans! Anything can happen in improv. Join this camp to learn more about how to think outside the box, step out of your comfort zone, and have a ton of fun doing it!
“The fact that all the students were able to be involved with each and every aspect of creating this art was so special and awesome. It offered a real ‘something for everyone’ approach so that even the shy folks had a place for their input and creativity. Thank you so much, Mode Music, for such a special experience!” ”