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Darlington welcomes new teaching artists
Call to schedule a trial lesson! | |
Elivi Varga (flute) has taught students of all ages and levels for over fifteen years in conjunction with her extensive studies in flute performance (D.M.A. Flute Performance and Literature, University of Illionis). Her positive and nurturing approach to teaching provides a fun and encouraging environment for each student.
Bette Halberg (piano) joins us all the way from Florida, where her warm disposition and technical expertise has inspired many students throughout the years. Bette earned her B.M. Music Education in Piano and her M.A. Music from Florida State University and has performed as a pianist/organist for many years. She currently teaches at Darlington on Saturdays and is a freelance pianist throughout the area.
Jeremy Harting (guitar) also teaches at Darlington on the weekends and is now accepting new students! His prestigious background includes a D.M. Guitar Performance (Indiana University) and a M.M. from Yale, where he taught lessons and earned the Eliot Fisk Prize for outstanding achievement. Jeremy has significant experience teaching pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate level students and performs regularly on classical guitar, mandolin, and electric guitar.
Julienne Ikegami (violin) is a recent graduate of Temple University (M.M. String Pedagogy, B.M. Violin Performance) who couples her extensive, international performance experience with an inclusive approach, teaching students from young children to senior citizens. As a member of the Temple University Symphony Orchestra, she has performed at the Kimmel Center, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. Julienne looks forward to working with Darlington violinists from all backgrounds!
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October Workshops Begin This Saturday!
Call (610) 358-3632 to sign up now | |
The leaves are changing and pumpkins abound - Fall has officially begun!
Celebrate the season and treat yourself to an October workshop at Darlington!
We have workshops for all ages, and there is still time to sign up. Click each class to register online or call us today! 
October 20 - Ceramic Luminaries - for adults!
Ages 18+, 12:30-3:30pm, $55
Make a unique luminary to brighten up
a space this Fall! (Also meets Oct 27)
Ages 8-10, 2:00-3:30pm
Ages 11 & up, 3:30-5:30pm
FREE for Darlington hip-hop students,
$10 for Darlington dance students, $20 GA
October 26 - Halloween Costume Dance Party
Ages 3-6, 6:30-7:30pm, $14
Wear your costume and explore creative movement
while following an instructor's dance moves
November 3 - Art with Apps
Ages 10 & up, 10:00am-12:00pm, $20
Bring your tablet computer and discover the
ever-growing possibilities at your fingertips for creating art.
November 6 - Campfire Stories - Election Day
Ages 7-12, 9:00am-3:00pm, $40
Discover stories by masters of the creepy tale, create sinister villains and frightening settings, and write and illustrate your own story that will be sure to scare your friends and family silly!
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Coffee House Concert Series
Geri Smith & Friends - Fri. Nov 9 |
Geri Smith 
brings her powerful voice and original music back to Darlington's Coffee House series, on Friday, Nov 9 along with Jimmy Daughton on Dobro guitar and other special guests. Come hear her songs that have topped the charts of the New York Songwriters Circle, as well as your favorite covers!
Bring your friends, a picnic and a beverage of your choice;
corkscrew provided!
Save the date for Dec 7 (Angela Sheik) and March 8 (The Belfast Connection).
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November Gallery
Watercolors - Florence Stiefeld |
Opening Reception 
Sun, Nov 4, 2 - 4pm
Join us for complimentary
wine and cheese!
Glen Mills artist Florence Stiefeld presents an exhibition of watercolors inspired by the peaceful beauty of the Brandywine Valley & the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico (including "Mealtime at the Feeders," displayed above).
A collection of gift items, including small paintings, magnets, and bookmarks, will be available for sale in our gallery.
Exhibit runs through November 27. |
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Pre-school Book Reading
and Open House! |
Save the Date!
Join our pre-schoolers on November 8 for a special book reading and discover our arts-enriched preschool curriculum! Debut author Ariela Rossberg will be reading from her book, "The Gray Days" at 11am. All pre-school aged children and parents are invited to attend! |
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