AFTERSCHOOL & DAY OFF PROGRAMS

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Awarded as Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your performing arts needs. Our After-School program entitles students to up to 15 classes per week and offers pickup from over 30 local schools. BKS picks up during all early release days and offers day camps during teacher workdays for an additional fee. This program is available for students ranging in age from 5 to 18 and is deeply discounted over the normal group class rate. Private lessons in singing, acting, dancing, and instruments are also available. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com. 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up).

NOB HILL ACADEMY

Nob Hill Academy is a modern and bright state-of-the-art facility. We offer Developmental Programs, Free VPK, Afterschool Program (pick-up from area schools) and Summer & Winter camps available. Locations in Sunrise (2 locations), (954) 748-2489, Davie (954) 791-9270 and Pembroke Pines. (954) 437-3949.

NOWTECH ACADEMY

5 STAR RATED and VOTED BEST BUSINESSES IN AMERICA 2022. We offer a wide range of activities and support to help students succeed in their academic and extracurricular lives. Our program includes:HOMEWORK help and TUTORING to complete assignments, understand course material, and study for quizzes and tests, SPANISH classes to help students develop language skills and cultural awareness. CODING classes to introduce students to computer programming and technology. BUS TRANSPORTATION from local schools included. School Day’s Out CAMPS when there’s no school. Our team of experienced educators and professionals is committed to helping students achieve their full potential. Whether they need help with homework, want to learn a new language, or are interested in exploring the world of coding, we have something for everyone. SNACKS INCLUDEDELC ACCEPTED - MILITARY FEE ASSISTANCE. Contact Us for more information: www.nowtechacademy.com, 1500 S. Hiatus Rd, Suite 11, Pembroke Pines 33025. (954) 526-1368.

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ART WORKSHOPS - @CHESSARTKIDS

Teaching students to express themselves through the arts. Our program offers unique art experiences that promote your child’s confidence and creativity. Drawing. Painting. Cartooning. Printmaking. Ceramics. Group and private workshops. After school programs. Portfolio development for students from 9th and 12th grade. SPRING BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS. www.chessartkids.com, info@chessartkids.com. (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ART & CULTURAL CENTER

901 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Weekly art and music classes for children ages 5-adult. Fee per class: $50/month for Pembroke Pines residents, $60/month for non-residents. Call (954) 743-1799 after 1:00pm or email svillegas@ppines.com@ppines.com. Visit the website for schedules and classes offered: www.ppines.com.

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FOCAL POINT COMMUNITY CENTER

For more information, please call (954) 450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services. 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33026. All drawing and painting classes offered in 6 weeks sessions ($35.00 per person materials not included).

• DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS: Wednesdays 12:30PM-2:30PM.

• WATER BASE OIL PAINTING: Thursdays 9:00AM-11:00AM.

• FIGURE DRAWING: Tuesdays 12:30PM-2:30PM (previous drawing experience needed).

• ACRYLIC BEGINNERS: Fridays 9:30AM-11:30AM.

• ACRYLIC INTERMEDIATE: Mondays 9:30AM-11:30AM.

• ACRYLIC ADVANCED: Fridays 12:00PM-2:00PM.

• COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP: Mondays 12:30PM-2:30PM.

• INTRO TO WATERCOLOR: Thursdays 12:30PM-2:30PM.

• POTTERY CLASSES: 6 weeks sessions ($45.00 per person - materials not included) Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30am or Wednesdays 9:30AM11:30AM.

• SEWING BEGINNERS: Thursdays 9:30AM-11:30AM. 6 weeks sessions ($40.00 per person - materials not included).

• SEWING INTERMEDIATE: Thursdays 12:30PM-2:30PM. 6 weeks sessions ($40.00 per person - materials not included).

• ARTS & CRAFTS: Wednesdays 9:30AM-12:30PM.

• JEWELRY MAKING: Once a month 10:00AM-12:00PM or 1:00PM3:00PM.

• FLORAL ARRANGING: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Month ($25 per person).

• EMBROIDERY: Tuesdays 9:30AM-11:30AM.

• CROCHET & KNITTING: Mondays 9:30AM-11:30AM

• WATER BASE OIL PAINTING: Thursdays 9:30AM-11:30AM

• BEGINNER PIANO 1: Wednesdays 2:00PM-4:00PM

• BEGINNER PIANO 2: Tuesdays 2:00PM-4:00PM

• CREATIVE WRITING: Thursdays 10:00AM-11:00AM

STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX

1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines 33025. Open Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Free Admission & Parking. (954) 961-6067. General Information: amohamed@ppines.com. www.ppines.com/studio18.

CLASSES AT STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX:

• OIL PAINTING WITH YOCHI: Mondays 11:00AM-1:30PM and 2:00PM-4:30PM, Saturdays 10:00AM-1:30PM. Pembroke Pines

Residents: $135 and a $20 material fee (4 week class), Non-Residents: $150 plus $20 material fee (4 week class). Please contact Yochi Yakir-Avin (786) 586-0732 for more information.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX

• GOT CULTURE: At Studio18 we are celebrating nature and the Florida Landscape with this Earth Day inspired event. Join us for an evening featuring artists’ talk and musical performance. April 14, 7:00PM-9:00PM.

EXHIBITIONS AT STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX

For more information on Exhibitions and events email Juliana Forero, Chief Curator: jforero@ppines.com.

• GROUNDED: February 8 through April 15. An exhibition celebrating the splendor of the Florida Landscape, featuring paintings, sculptures, and watercolors by Artists Dana Kleinman, Mai Yap, and the Tropical Botanical Artists. On view February 3 through April 15. Opening Reception on Friday, February 3 at 7:00PM.

THE FRANK C. ORTIS ART GALLERY

The Frank is located at 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025. Chief Curator, Juliana Forero. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00AM-5:00PM. For information on free community art classes, workshops and lectures, visit www.thefrankgallery.org, call (954) 392-2120 or email: thefrank@ppines.com. Stay connected with The Frank: facebook.com/TheFrankPembrokePines/ and Instagram: @thefrankpembrokepines.

EXHIBITIONS AT THE FRANK

• SILENT NARRATOR/CURIOUS SPECTATOR: Exhibition on view until Saturday, March 11, 2023. Visitors will be transformed by the delicate nature of the materials in this exhibition, such as printed silk, organza, rice paper, and sculptures made of weaved rope hanging from the ceiling. Featuring artworks by Apia, Liene Bosquê, Amy Broderick, Dana Donaty, Gabriela Gamboa, Amy Gelb, Alex Nunez, Felisa Prieto, Jeannette Stargala, and Lisu Vega.

• INHABITED: March 30-May 20. An exhibition that reflects on our relationship with the environment and the space we continuously occupy. Artworks include watercolors, paintings, sculptures and video works. Opening Reception, Thursday, March 30 at 6:00PM.

Special Events At The Frank

All events are free and open to the public. Complete details on www.thefrankgallery.org/events.

• WORKSHOP – MODELING THE REEF WITH BEATRIZ

CHACHAMOVITS: Students will first discover Miami’s underwater ecosystems through an interactive marine ecology lesson followed by a coral sculpting workshop led by Beatriz on how to craft their own ceramic coral sculptures. Saturday, January 28, 10:00AM-12:00PM

• FRANK CONTEMPORARIES WITH BUSINESS FOR THE ARTS

BROWARD: This evening features Business for the Arts Broward and artist partners April Saler, Enrique Cirino, Orla Ananda, and Tucker Creations. In addition to pop up shows and talks, artists and visitors will have the chance to co-create a mixed media art piece. Thursday, February 9, 6:00PM-8:00PM

• STORYWALK IN THE PINES: Children and their caretakers are invited to join The Frank and the Broward County Library for a free, fun-filled literacy experience on the Plaza at the Charles F. Dodge City Center! Walk together outdoors and embark on a self-guided journey through each page of the vibrant children’s book ‘Nigel and the Moon’ written by Antwan Eady and illustrated by Gracey Zhang. Saturday, February 25, 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Ongoing Programs At The Frank

• STORYTIME: Join us for Storytime one Saturday a month from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Together with their caretakers, children under the age of 8 build literacy and engage in art activities! Dates: March 11, April 1.

• TEEN ART CLUB: The Frank’s new teenager program holds monthly workshops for middle and high school students to explore artistic mediums and creative expression with artist and educator Melanie Oliva. Seating limited to 20. Ages 13-18. Details and advanced registration available on www.thefrankgallery.org/events. Dates:

- Friday, February 17, 4:30PM – 6:30PM – FREE

- Friday, March 24, 4:30PM – 6:30PM – FREE

- Friday, April 21, 4:30PM – 6:30PM – FREE