Welcome to G.I.F.T.

Godly Influenced Fine Arts Training

Established 2001 - Celebrating our 9th year!

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.  1 Chronicles 29:11

Theater

Theater

 

Public Performance Boys - Mrs. Szalonek

  • Ages: 8 - 12
  • Min. # of Students: 3 - Max. # Students: 15
  • Student Supply Fee: None
  • Tuition: $20 per month
  • This class will be using all aspects of stage presence including video taping for feedback (for classroom use only).  There will be some interviewing, story telling, and open improv skills taught.

Public Performance Girls - Mrs. Szalonek

  • Ages: 8-12
  • Min. # of Students: 3 - Max. # Students: 15
  • Student Supply Fee: None
  • Tuition: $20 per month
  • This class will be using all aspects of stage presence including video taping for feedback (for classroom use only).  There will be some interviewing, story telling, and open improv skills taught. 

Public Performance -Teen -Mrs. Szalonek

  • Ages: 13 & up
  • Min. # Students: 3 - Max. # Students: 15
  • Student Supply Fee: None 
  • Tuition: $20 per month
  •  This class will be using all aspects of stage presence including video taping for feedback (for classroom use only).  There will be some interviewing, story telling, and open improv skills taught.

Illusions and Ballooning -Mr. Schreiber

  • Ages: 8 & up
  • Min. # Students: 6 - Max. # Students: 10
  • Class Supply Fee: $25 
  • Tuition: $16 per month
  • Has your child ever wondered how magicians perform their fascinating illusions, or wondered how someone can take a simple balloon and turn it into an elephant?  If so, then this is just the class for your child!  Through lessons in basic magic theory, sleight of hand, and basic balloon figures, students will be learning how to become an impressive illusionist and balloon sculptor.  Students will be taught both close-up magic, which is performed for several people at a time, and stand-up magic, which is performed in front of a large audience.  Students will learn how to use these tricks and balloons to present Christian messages.  Note to parents: Due to its nature and origins, magic can be controversial to many people.  Thus, in my class, students are taught the distinct differences between magic tricks for entertainment, such as illusions and sleight of hand, and "black" magic.  Students are taught that magic is simply a "trick" or "illusion".
  • Students will need to purchasse additional balloons.  A 100 pack of balloons costs $8.50.  In addition, students who show interest in magic may chose to buy additional props.  These props can be purchased at a magic store or online.

Juggling -Mr. Schreiber

  • Ages: 8 & up
  • Min. # of Students: 6 - Max. # of Students: 10
  • Class Supply Fee: $10
  • Tuition: $16 per month
  • Looking to add a very fun class to your student's school year?  If so, then juggling is just the class!  Juggling has been proven to significantly improve hand-eye coordination as well as provide many other benefits such as stress relief.  This fun-filled course willl teach students the basic fundamentals of juggling.  First, students will start by learning how to juggle 3 scarves.  As they progress, they will be taught other juggling props, such as balls, diablo (Chinese yo-yo), and poi.  In addition, students will learn the importance of presentation in juggling.  Moreover, students will learn how to share the Gospel using their juggling talents throught mini messages that accompany their juggling.   Students under age 10 may be admitted upon instructor's consent.
  • Students will be required to purchase a set of juggling scarves and balls.  This will cost $10.  I will have these available for purchase on the first day of class.  Returning students who already have juggling equipment will not be required to purchase new equipment.  Depending on the ability of your child, he/she may want to purchase additional equipment.  These additional props can be pruchased online with my help.