*Maskmaking class length varies depending upon individual work.

       Please call 354-7874 or contact us by e-mail at info@heartwoodinthehills.org.to enroll in classes, for further information about specific classes, or for information on financial assistance and scholarships. Be sure to leave a message if we are not in the office. Please see above links for individual class descriptions and fees.     

SCHOOL POLICIES
   
     Clothing

     Dance students must wear dance clothes or sweatpants and tucked in t-shirts. Hair must be securely pulled back and glasses held on with sports ties. We keep a stock of clothes, hair ties and sports bands for classes that are available for students to buy or borrow.  Movement for Actors students please wear sweatpants, t-shirt and bare feet.  

     Payment policies

     Financial assistance and full or partial scholarships are available according to need. There is a membership fee of $10 per adult student. A minimum of one-half of the class fee is due the first week of class. The remainder is due the week of  April 14, 2008.  Special payment arrangements may be made. Please contact Program Director Susan Grahame or Office Manager Gina Burns to discuss these arrangements. 

     Instructional Support days - Spring Break

   Heartwood will be closed for Spring Break from April 5 - 11,  2008. We will hold classes on Instructional Support Days.

     School Closing Policy

     Classes will not be held if Calhoun County schools are closed because of inclement weather unless we contact you.. We will also have a message on our answering machine if classes are canceled.  If your class is being held, but you think that traveling is dangerous, please do not attempt to come to class. 

     Heartwood Funders

     Heartwood in the Hills is supported by the Ann M. Martin Foundation, Calhoun Banks, dominion resources Services Inc., Grant No. 2006-JL-FX-9325 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office Programs, U.S. Dept. of Justice and the generosity of inidividual donors.

   General Information

     The regular class program consists of two twelve-week sessions, in the spring and the fall.  At least twelve different classes are offered each session, in dance, movement for health, exercise for seniors, anatomy study, theatre, music, conservation education, and the visual arts.  Typically  40  students enroll in about 80  class slots each program  

    During the winter months, Heartwood remains a valuable resource for the community.  Heartwood offers classes for advanced students and provides them with performance opportunities at city venues.  The artistic director also works individually with students to prepare them for college and professional training site auditions and portfolio reviews.  This preparation produces results.