Fine Arts Academy
The Fine Arts Academy at Christ United Methodist Church was established in 1995 by the Administrative Board of CUMC under the direction of Lahonda Sharp for the purpose of promoting the study of the arts through private and class instruction. The Academy is a ministry of Christ Church and operates with a Board of Directors which reports to the Administrative Council.
Prospective students are encouraged to contact the faculty directly for more information on classes or to discuss scheduling of private lessons. Faculty contact information is available in the FAA Faculty .pdf below.
Art Classes
This semester, art classes will focus on the basics of a still life painting, a landscape and a portrait. It will include drawing and painting techniques. The class will also learn about famous artists and their works paying particular attention to examples of the abovementioned types of artwork.
Becky Gay, Instructor
Mrs. Gay has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Murray State University in Kentucky and a Masters of Art Education from the University of Houston. She has taught privately for seven years and in the public schools for 4 years. Mrs. Gay currently teaches at Scanlan Oaks Elementary in Fort Bend ISD. She particularly loves painting and has helped create murals in two elementary schools, but she enjoys teaching all types of media as she and her students learn about various art forms, artists and cultures. Mrs. Gay and her husband have lived in the Missouri City/ Sugar Land area for 20 years and have two children.
Ballroom Dancing
Adult Classes
During the 8-week session, you will learn the foxtrot, waltz, swing, cha-cha, salsa and two-step. Singles and couples are both welcome. Classes begin Tuesday, September 11 and are from 8-9 pm in rooms 210/211.
Special Introductory Offer! For a short time only, we are offering the entire session for only $50/person. That's a savings of $30 per person and $60 per couple. Don't miss out!!
Rosemary Ruths, Instructor
Dance Classes
Children's Classes
Ballet and Tap Combo (45 min class)
3-4 yr old Fri. 12:30-1:15
Ballet and Tap Combo (1 hour total class ~ 30 min each)
4-5 yr old Thurs. 3:15-4:15
6-7 yr old Tues. 6:15-7:15
Youth/Adult Classes
Dance Team Prep (45 min class)
6th-8th Thurs 4:15-5:00
9th-12th Thurs 5:15-6:00
Hip Hop (45 min)
Youth/Adult Thurs 6:45-7:30
Meredith Pennington, Instructor
A native of Bryan, TX, Mrs. Pennington began studying dance at the age of two and a half. She trained at the Jane Lee School of Dance for fifteen and a half years under the direction of Jane Lee, Susan Timmons, and Daria Olsen. While attending Texas A&M University, where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Health and Kinesiology, she continued teaching at many local studios as well as the Bryan Campus of Blinn Junior College. She has had countless opportunities to choreograph for high school dance teams, studios as well as events such as the 1999 Texas Games in College Station throughout the 15 years she has been teaching and choreographing. Her last seven summers have been spent touring the state as well as parts of the nation teaching and adjudicating for American Dance Drill Team School. She continues her training by taking classes and attending conventions all over the nation. She is extremely excited about becoming a part of the Christ Church Fine Arts Academy.
Drums
Private lessons are currently being offered by Tim Hamilton. Because of the amount of equipment involved, lessons will take place at Mr. Hamilton's studio. The "Rhythms of the World" classes will take place at the church.
Tim Hamilton, Instructor
Guitar/Bass
The Academy offers both private lessons and classroom instruction in guitar and bass. Adults and children are welcome.
Craig Kinsey, Instructor
Mike Whitebread, Instructor
Private Piano Lessons
Beth McConnell, Instructor
Dr. Hangfong Au, Instructor
Dr. King Chi Au, Instructor
Lahonda Sharp, Instructor
Violin
Liga Vildere, Instructor
Voice
Patricia Duncan, Instructor
Jennifer Frnka, Instructor