classes - workshops - camps
About Pat
Pat “grew up” in the Iyengar tradition of yoga, focusing upon proper alignment of the body. After practicing yoga for over 20 years, Pat decided to become an instructor, earning her yoga certification in 2016 at GraceTree Yoga and Wellness Studio in West Chester, Ohio.
She creates a gentle practice, emphasizing slow, deliberate movements focusing on breath while moving safely in and out of poses. Having taught at colleges for over 15 years, she brings her love of teaching, dance and life into each class.
Pat loves teaching new students – and experienced yogis who prefer a slower pace. Her humor and honest approach to teaching shines through whether sharing an anecdote about her own practice or reminding students to listen to their bodies. She firmly believes “You may not be able to do the pose the way you would like today, but you will get there. Listen to your body and do what you can! Oh, and don’t forget to breathe!”
workshops/classes at gallery on valley
Kiana is offering four classes teaching different skills in each one.
One: Shape
Two: Volume
Three: Perspective
Four: Value
about Kiana
Kiana has worked in a varity of classroom settings as an aide and/or substitute since 2018 serving Buckingham Elementary and Greer Elementary. Since June 2024, she has taught for Buckingham Elementary’s “Beyond the Bell” an after school program.
Currently a student at Longwood University, Kiana is completing her last two years and will earn a degree in Arts Education. Recently, she completed a professional development class, “What is Art Therapy?” Which focused on teaching practices with older students with a focus on identifying signs of distress in art.
A dedicated Buckingham Public School employee, she is approved to work with students from PreK - 12.
We are looking for teachers!
Are you an art, music, science teacher and would like to help SCAN carryout our mission of inspiring life long learning in the arts and nature? If you would like to work with us, please fill out our teacher interest form. We look forward to hearing from you!
we are expanding classes and workshops. Let us know what you would like
At SCAN, we want to develop offerings that our community members would like. We offer classes for all ages. Let us know what you want.
YOGA CLASS WITH MATTHEW CLARK
Every Monday at 6:00 pm
Where: Victory Hall
Pre-registration requested -Email to sign up: matthewclarkmail@gmail.com
All-Level Djembe and Dunun Classes
Classes are held Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Cost is $100 for the full 6-weeks, or $20 per class for drop-ins.
All levels of experience welcome and some loaner drums available. RSVP to reserve a drum!
past classes
CBA Ballet Classes
We are proud to partner with the Charlottesville Ballet Academy once again to offer classes at Victory Hall Theatre for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Classes will meet on Wednesdays from September 3 through May 23.
Students will be invited to participate in CBA's annual end-of-year Spring Performance!
introduction to digital photography
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: $60.00
Ages 10 - 17
Instructor: Karen Degiorgis
Contact Karen for sign up and any questions: karendegiorgis@gmail.com
Have you always wanted to take better photos? Do you wish you could learn the secrets of what makes a great photo? Do you want to learn to see things around you in a different way? Do you like to look at beautiful and creative photos? Do you like to have fun being creative? Do you have access to an iphone or a digital camera? Then this class is for you!
We will cover nature photography, portraiture, action shots, how to tell a story in one photo, how to make and use reflectors and more.
During this 6 week class we will learn all of that. Each week we will learn a new technique (or a few techniques) that will make for a better photo. We will look at examples of pictures demonstrating that technique in use, then you will have a week to practice what we learned. The following week we will look at everyone’s photos (anonymously if preferred) and then consider a few new techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks, you will have learned the secrets to better, beautiful, creative, eye-catching photos!