Dear Families,
 
I hope this finds you well.  I have news…  WE ARE HEADING BACK TO THE STUDIO FOR CLASS!  Finally…
 
Many of you have said you are done with the Zoom Classes and to let you know when we reopen the Studio-  we are finally going to reopen the Studio with precautions.  For those of you not yet ready to return to the Studio for classes, no worries, I am going to continue the Online Zoom Classes and offer Curbside Art Bag Pick Up the week before.  I am also offering to mail Art Bags to families wishing to participate in the Online Zoom Classes as well who reside out of the area.  I was so thrilled to have a couple families from Virginia and a family from Chicago join us for our Online Classes during the “Ride ‘em Cowboy” session.  It is my wish to accommodate most families’ needs.
 
We are currently preparing the Studio for those of you wishing to return.  We have measured and taped out the Music Room and have placed chairs to ensure social distancing-  we won’t be able to offer “around the room” movement during our Music Activities as we have in the past but we will still be participating in movement activities at a safe distance.  As for the Art Room, we have quartered each of the table islands with Clear Vinyl Curtains to keep everyone safe as well. 
 
As for other precautions put in place:   Staff will be wearing masks/face shields and I encourage parents/providers to wear a mask and if your child is able to wear one that’s great too.  We will sanitize everything between classes and will be laundering aprons after each class-  aprons will be hung on chair for 2nd round of Art.  There will be hand sanitizer stations available-  one in the Lobby, Art Room, and one in the Music Room.  I also ask that you please stay home if you or your child(ren) have any symptoms of fever, dry cough, difficulty breathing, chills, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea per CDC guidelines.  When exiting the Music and/or Art rooms we will need to maintain social distancing and we will no longer be able to congregate in the Lobby before and after class. 
 
I hope your child(ren) can join us for the upcoming 4-week session, “Art Waves”.  For those of you who have children receiving services through DCBDD, you may contact your child’s Support Administrator for a PAS.  Also, for those of you wishing to participate online, please note that we will have classes on Tuesdays at 11:00am or 6:00pm for children ages 1yr to 6yrs for Art and Music Class and kids wishing to participate online in the ALL Art Class for kids ages 6yrs and older will be at 1:00pm.
 
If you have any questions or concerns or if I have forgotten something please let me know.  Unfortunately I think this is our new normal at least for a while but as everyone has been saying-  “We are ALL in this together!”.  I thank you for your support and emails of concern.  I can’t wait to see you all-  I have missed you terribly and looking forward to getting back to class.  Hope to see you IN-Studio or Online in July…
 
Enrollment is now open…
 
With every good wish,
 
Dawn

Each session is a blend of music and visual art experiences that actively involve children of all abilities (children with special needs as well as children developing typically) ages 1 yr. and older. 

Using visual arts, movement, and music, activities incorporate concepts such as: spatial and body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, language, sensory, social skills, community and acceptance, and the appreciation of the arts, etc. Each hour will be comprised of a FUN blend of process-oriented music and visual art experiences. Your child will come away singing with some beautiful artwork keepsakes! Supplies provided.

During the “Little Dab’ll Do Ya” 6-week session, we will work on several take home projects in a variety of media such as “Daber, the Dachsund” sculpture (pictured above), a “Scraper” Art piece, a “Bubble Art Tree” Landscape, just to name a few.  During music, for the younger children, we will sometimes integrate music with our art making and also experience different musical styles through fine and gross motor movement, finger plays, rhythm instrument play, parachute play, and other musical activities.

Dates: Mondays, Feb. 24th through April 6th
OR Fridays, Feb. 28th through April 10th 
(NO CLASSES on Monday, March 23rd through Friday, March 27th)

Location: The Art of Music LLC, 129 Orangewick Dr., North Lewis Center, OH 

​Fee: $175 for the 6-week session

Email or Call Dawn for more information: [email protected] or 937.645.7641.

For those children participating in one of the time slots with both Art and Music, your child will also experience several Christmas themed musical activities that combine fine/gross motor movement, finger plays, rhythm instrument play, and other musical activities during the hour-long classes. 

Using visual arts, movement, and music, activities incorporate concepts such as: spatial and body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, language, sensory, social skills, community and acceptance, and the appreciation of the arts, etc. This hour long class will be comprised of a FUN blend of process-oriented music and visual art experiences. Your child will come away singing with beautiful artwork keepsakes for Christmas! Supplies provided.

Dates: Mondays, November 18th and December 2nd and 9th
OR Fridays, November 22nd and December 6th and 13th
(We are closed the week of Thanksgiving.)

Location: The Art of Music LLC Studio

Fee: $105 for the 3-week session

Payment options:
1) A $25 deposit is due with the enrollment form to secure your child’s reservation. The balance of $80 is due the first day of class.
2) A PAS is due with the enrollment form to secure your child’s reservation.
3) Pay online when you sign up.
4) You can mail your payment (deposit) to:
The Art of Music, LLC PO Box 168 Marysville, Ohio 43040
Please contact Dawn Byus at [email protected] or 937.645.7641 for more information about payment options. 

Each hour will be comprised of a FUN blend of process-oriented music and visual art experiences. Your child will come away singing with some beautiful artwork keepsakes! Supplies provided.

During “Holiday Hoopla” 6-week session in the Art Room, we will work on several take home projects in a variety of media such as a “Gingerbread House” (seen above), a “Mummy”, a “Turkey Tom” and a “Rudy Reindeer” sculpture, just to name a few. During music, for the younger children, we will sometimes integrate music with our art making and also experience different musical styles through fine and gross motor movement, finger plays, rhythm instrument play, parachute play, and other musical activities. 

Dates: Mondays, Oct. 7 through Nov. 11
Or Fridays, October 11 through Nov. 15
Location: The Art of Music LLC, 129 Orangewick Dr., North Lewis Center, OH Fee: $175 for the 6-week session

Email or Call Dawn for more information: [email protected] or 937.645.7641.

​Dates: Mondays, August 19th through September 30th
(NO CLASS on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day)
Or Fridays, August 23rd through September 27th
Location: The Art of Music LLC, 129 Orangewick Dr., North Lewis Center, OH Fee: $175 for the 6-week session

Email or Call Dawn for more information: [email protected] or 937.645.7641.

The cost is $35/person. All paints and materials are included. PayPal is available below to reserve your spot, or you may pay via credit card, cash, or check made payable to The Art of Music LLC at the Studio on the night of the event.

Kindly please RSVP to Dawn Byus to ensure we have enough materials: 
[email protected]  OR 937.645.7641