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Center for Lifelong Learning

Classes for everyone

Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning offers non-credit, personal enrichment classes for youth and adults. Registration for in-person and virtual classes is open all year. With classes, workshops, and summer camps, beginners and beyond have the chance to learn something new in creative arts, humanities, STEM, and so much more.

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Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu
812-330-4400
200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
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Youth Programs

  • The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for Grades K-12! Littles, kids, and teens will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of classes and camps hosted throughout the year.

    musical theater playground: frozen forever! - GRADES k-2

    Theater Playground: Frozen Forever! is is an introduction to theater arts for Littles (grades K-2nd) and will explore the imaginative, magical, and wintery world of Frozen! Students will explore characters, songs, scenes, and dances from Frozen, Frozen Forever, Olaf's Frozen Adventure, and Frozen 2, in a fun, dynamic, and interactive learning environment. The class will also implement confidence-building theatre games and improvisation activities to spark creative thinking, promote active listening, and encourage self-expression.

    NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for students eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

    10/28/23 – 12/9/23 (no class 11/25) | Saturdays, 9:00am-10:00am
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $105

    REGISTER HERE

    comedy club for kids - GRADES 3-5

    Constellation's Comedy Club for 3rd - 5th graders offers the perfect environment for budding comedians to explore their comedic acting, joke writing, and improv abilities! Not only will they explore the differnt types of comedy--from slapstick to farce to observational--they will also explore the different types of comedic performance--from stand up to sketch to improvisational. Students will gain confidence and communication skills in an open, accepting, and collaboratively silly environment.

    NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for students eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

    10/17/23 – 12/5/23 (no class 10/31 or 11/21) | Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $105

    REGISTER HERE

    acting for middles: Alien invasion - GRADES 6-8

    From Star Wars to E.T. to Dune, Acting for Middles: Alien Invasion is a fast-paced and fun introduction to acting that will use scenes from popular kids' alien-genre movies to focus on the building blocks of acting techniques, including voice and speech development, creative movement, and exploration of character. Through collaborative scene study, students will emerge from the class more articulate, engaged, and confident performers. This class is perfect for beginners, as well as acting students with some experience.

    NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

    10/23/23 – 12/4/23 (no class 11/20) | Mondays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $105

    REGISTER HERE

    short film project for middles - GRADES 6-8

    Jump into a full-scale short film production with Constellation Stage & Screen's Short Film Project for 6th-8th graders! This immersive, experiential, project-based learning environment will give young filmmakers the opportunity to work on a safe, fun, and collaborative film set.

    Filmmakers will learn and actively participate in each stage of film production:

    Pre-Production: In this 5-week phase, students will get a “writer’s room” experience--a collaborative space where the groundwork for creative ideas comes together. Students will learn world-building by exploring and incorporating elements of screenwriting. Next, filmmakers will go through visual pre-production, shot lists, scheduling, and casting.

    Production: In this full-day phase (Saturday, December 2, 10am - 6pm), each student filmmaker will get a professionally guided hands-on experience to make their story come to life. They will learn how to effectively communicate as actors and filmmakers, rotate through crew positions, and practice industry-standard set operations.

    Post-Production: In the final 2 project sessions, filmmakers will collaborate through the post-production and editing process and will complete their short film on the final day of the project. 

    Each filmmaker will have the chance to rotate through a variety of film set positions both in front of and behind the camera. Come ready to find your creative voice!

    NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

    10/25/23 – 12/13/23 | Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
    12/2/23 | Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $275

    REGISTER HERE

  • Collage & Mixed media (grades 7-12)

    This mixed media class for students Grades 7-12 is great for creative and imaginative artists of all experience levels! Learn to arrange and play with paper to create new and complex art pieces and train your eye to find beauty in unexpected places. This class will cover several collage methods and interplay with various media to create clever and intricate works of art. Students are encouraged to bring mementos from your life to create meaningful artworks!

    SUPPLIES: Included in the registration fee, each student will be provided with all the materials you'll need for this class!

    NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.

    Megan Savell
    Wednesday | 4:00pm-6:00pm
    10/25/2023 - 12/6/2023 (No class 11/22)
    $135

    Register Here

    recyclyed art (Youth eligible)

    As the saying goes, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’. Or in this class for students of all ages, our junk will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind sculpture or original art piece to be showcased at home or gifted to a friend.

    Each class session will begin with our instructor leading and prompting you to a completed project. The second part of each class will be rummaging through junk drawer items, small machine parts, wires & cables, gears & chains, leftover arts and craft supplies, unmatched socks and much, much more. Between the laughter and brain teasers, you will be amazed by your new recycled creation!

    SUPPLIES: All necessary supplies will be provided with the registration fee, though students are encouraged to bring personal items to incorporate into their projects.

    Sarah Ward
    Wednesday | 4:30pm-6:00pm
    10/25/2023 - 12/13/2023
    $100

    REGISTER HERE

Film & Theater

  • The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for all ages! Students will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of programs hosted throughout the year.

    editing for adults: adobe premiere fundamentals & techniques

    This introductory course is designed to equip beginner editors with the essential skills and knowledge needed to edit videos using Adobe Premiere. Over the span of four weeks, students will gain a solid foundation in video editing techniques, from project setup and media organization to advanced editing functions, such as applying transitions, effects, and audio adjustments. Through hands-on exercises and practical assignments, students will learn how to create engaging video sequences, enhance visuals with color correction and grading, add titles and graphics, and finalize projects for sharing on various platforms. By the end of the course, students will have the confidence and proficiency to edit their own videos using Adobe Premiere.

    NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

    9/25/23 - 10/16/23 | Mondays, 6:45pm-8:15pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $110

    REGISTER here

    10/29/23 - 11/19/23 | Sundays, 2:00pm-3:30pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $110

    REGISTER HERE

  • The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for all ages! Students will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of programs hosted throughout the year.

    musical theater workshop

    Do you dream of being on stage in the next big musical? Want to nail that next audition? Do you struggle with knowing what to sing? Do you just want to have fun belting out your favorite show tunes? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then this class is for you! 

    For budding performers with some singing experience to accomplished performers with a long resume, this 6-week workshop is geared towards audition technique and exploring and building musical theatre repertoire (although all genres of music are welcome). You will be able to experiment with new material or fine-tune songs that are already in your repertoire. 

    You will also: 

    • be given song suggestions that are appropriate to age and type, and will subsequently learn how to pick material for yourself
    • learn how to build and organize your audition book
    • work on audition technique, including how to enter the room, talk to the accompanist, and present your material
    • receive acting and musical guidance to help shape your performance, focusing on techniques of musical storytelling
    • analyze song structure and explore given circumstances
    • practice interpreting the lyric, both musically and dramatically
    • build skills in vocal projection, articulation, intonation, physicality, character development, and stage presence
    • learn how to critique your peers in a positive, constructive way
    • gain overall confidence in performance skills

    PREREQUISITE: Some singing experience (examples: voice lessons; school/church/community choirs; talent shows; school/community stage productions/concerts/showcases; summer camps, etc.)

    NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

    11/2/23 - 12/14/23 (no class 11/23) | Thursdays, 6:45pm-8:45pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $175

    REGISTER HERE

  • The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for all ages! Students will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of programs hosted throughout the year.

    improv for adults: beyond beginner

    Constellation’s Improv for Adults: Beyond Beginner reinforces and builds upon improvisational skills and performance techniques. This class will focus on short-form improv and an introduction to long-form improv and is open to aduts with previous improv experience (class, workshop, troupe, etc). Improv is a magical art form that is not only fantastically fun, it develops storytelling ability, enhances listening, communication, and collaboration skills, builds resilience, increases confidence, and so much more!

    PREREQUISITE: Previous improv experience (class, troupe, etc.).

    NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

    10/17/23 - 12/12/23 (no class 10/31 or 11/21) | Tuesdays, 6:45pm-8:15pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $150

    REGISTER HERE

    acting for adults: "Best play" scene study

    Constellation's Acting for Adults; Scene Study curriculum is adapted from a variety of master teachers and acting traditions. Students will engage in collaborative acting exercises to help develop and sharpen their actor toolkit (body, voice, breath) and will use scripted scenes from Tony-nominated "Best Plays" as "acting laboratories" to build upon the following skills:

    • identifying given circumstances
    • character analysis
    • script/scene analysis
    • improvisation
    • presence

    Students will leave the class more competent and confident performers.

    PREREQUISITE: Some acting experience preferred. 

    NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

    10/22/23 - 12/10/23 (no class 11/19 or 11/26) | Sundays, 4:00pm-6:00pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $175

    REGISTER HERE

    dice & discoveries: a tabletop character exploration

    Inspired by tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons, Constellation's Dice & Discoveries: A Tabletop Character Exploration gives students the opportunity to learn about character building and creative problem-solving through theater improv and an exploration of choices, secrets, and collaborative storytelling!

    NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

    10/30/23 – 12/11/23 (no class 11/20) | Mondays, 6:45pm-8:15pm
    Constellation Staff | Constellation Stage & Screen Studios | $150

    REGISTER HERE