- We have both in-person classes in Seattle, and online classes you can take from anywhere in the world.
- In-person locations include Phinney Neighborhood Center, Sunset Hill Community Clubhouse and University of Washington campus. Online classes meet using Zoom.
- Classes are listed below by start date. More dates and classes will be added soon.
Starts Monday Feb. 7: SCREENWRITING 101 – ONLINE CLASS
Learn how to write screenplays, get some practice writing them, and have opportunities to workshop them and get feedback on your writing. Plus tips for pitching your screenplay. Learn more – sign up now
Starts Tuesday Feb. 8: ACTING 102: IN-PERSON CLASS
“What’s my motivation?” How to start from a script, connect with your character’s goal and motivation, and bring the scene to life. Learn more – sign up now
Starts Wed. Feb. 9: MORE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS
A fun online class anyone who has taken Nils Osmar’s “Drawing for Absolute Beginners” class and would like to continue learning. This class will be held online using Zoom. Learn more – sign up now
Starts Sunday Feb. 13: ACTING 101 – ONLINE CLASS
In this enjoyable introductory acting class, you’ll learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, and perform scenes with other students. Learn more – sign up now.
Starts Monday March 7: CARTOONING 101: ONLINE CLASS
Learn how to draw your own cartoon characters and finish them in ink –– then practice drawing some comic strips, comic books and graphic novels.
Starts Wednesday March 9 : ACTING 101 – IN PERSON CLASS
Acting is fun — and it can be life-changing. In this enjoyable four-week class, you’ll learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, and perform scenes in front of the class. We’ll do warm-ups and theater games, improv and scene work. Plus: How to use your voice, body and emotions as acting tools. Due to state and county health regulations, this class is for fully vaccinated students only please. Learn more – sign up now
Starts Saturday April 2: VOICE OVER 101:
Learn the art and craft of voice acting (in commercials, games and animation)
Starts Saturday April 2: VOICE OVER 103:
For students who have taken Rekindle’s Voice Over 101 class and would like to continue learning.
Starts Monday April 11: DRAWING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – ONLINE CLASS
Anyone can learn how to draw. The guided, step by step exercises in this class will help. Learn more – sign up now
- ACTING 101 – IN PERSON CLASS: In this enjoyable introductory acting class, you’ll learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, and perform scenes with other students.
- ACTING 101 – ONLINE CLASS (same as the in person class, but meets on different dates and times)
- ACTING 102: “What’s my motivation?” How to start from a script, connect with your character’s goal and motivation, and bring the scene to life.
- ACTING 103: Learn how to create a range of different character types, find their individual ways of walking and speaking, and how to bring them to life in scenes from movies and plays.
- ACTING 104: Our focus in this four week class will be on expanding each student’s emotional range.
- ACTING FOR THE CAMERA: In this course students will focus on improving their camera-acting skills
- LET’S MAKE A MOVIE
- ACTING INTENSIVE – Students will be given a new script each week, with a new scene to learn and perform on stage the following week.
- AUDITIONING WORKSHOP: How to audition and get the role. Learn about actor reels, headshots, types of auditions and more.
- CARTOONING 101: Learn how to draw your own cartoon characters and finish them in ink –– then practice drawing some comic strips, comic books and graphic novels.
- DRAWING FACES AND PORTRAITS: How to draw realistic faces from several angles, and get a good resemblance
- DRAWING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: Anyone can learn how to draw. The guided, step by step exercises in this class will help.
- FIGURE DRAWING: Learn how to draw realistic human figures using an easy step-by-step method
- LET’S MAKE A MOVIE: In this class we’ll create a short movie. Students can act in it or help out behind the scenes. Some classes will meet online in Zoom, but the filming is done in person (in very small groups, outdoors when possible, with social distancing)
- SCREENWRITING 101: Learn how to write screenplays, get some practice writing them, and have opportunities to workshop them and get feedback on your writing. Plus tips for pitching your screenplay and getting it produced.
- SCREENWRITING INTENSIVE: For students who’ve completed the Screenwriting 101 class and learned the basics, and want to do a deep dive into writing a full length screenplay.
- VOICE OVER 101: Learn the art and craft of voice acting (in commercials, games and animation)
- VOICE OVER 102:For students who have taken Rekindle’s Voice Over 101 class and would like to continue learning.
- VOICE OVER 103: For those who’ve completed VO 101 and 102
- VOICE OVER 104: For students who have taken Rekindle’s Voice Over 101, 102 and 103 classes and would like to continue learning.
- VOICE OVER WEBINAR 1: CAREERS: Learn about the types of Voice Over acting, and the training, equipment, and marketing materials expected of a professional voice talent
- VOICE OVER WEBINAR 2: HOME STUDIO BASICS: How to set up a home studio inexpensively that will meet your needs as a voice over actor
- VOICE OVER WEBINAR 3: SELF-MARKETING FOR VOICE OVER ACTORS: An interactive webinar to answer all of your VO Marketing questions.
RETURNING SOON:
- ACTING IN COMMERCIALS: Learn to perform contemporary scripted, dialogue-free, improvised, and still photography commercials
- BEGINNING PAINTING – IN OILS OR ACRYLICS:In this class, you’ll learn the techniques of the Old Masters, including glazing, impasto and palette knife painting techniques, producing a finished realistic painting with inner glow and lasting beauty.
- DRAWING IN COLORED PENCIL: A beginning level class. Have fun exploring colors and shapes. We’ll draw flowers, trees, simple objects, and more.
- JOKECRAFT! THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF COMEDY WRITING: This class is designed to teach you the basics of writing a joke… and how to train your brain to think like a comedy writer.
- SELF-TAPING FOR ACTORS: Learn how to set up a self-taping studios at home using phone and practical lights.
- STAND-UP COMEDY: On a break due to Covid. Will be back soon
- STAND-UP COMEDY 102: On a break due to Covid. Will be back soon
- WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: On a break due to Covid. Will be back soon
- WRITING SHORT STORIES: On a break due to Covid. Will be back soon
- Rekindle School is an independent educational program, established in 2002. We offer fun, affordable classes in a variety of topics.
- Our IN-PERSON classes meet on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. They’re on a break due to the pandemic.
- In the meantime, we have over 25 ONLINE classes, listed above.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
- People often email to ask if we have any in-person classes during the shutdown. Most of our classes during this period are online, but “LET’S MAKE A MOVIE” is in-person. We do it by filming in very small groups (2-3 actors at most) with social distancing, asking the students to wear masks when not filming, and filming outdoors. So if you’ve been waiting for an in-person class, check it out.
- Meredith Binder’s “Acting in Commercials” and “Self-Taping for Actors” classes will be back soon! Watch for an announcement.
- Sean Daeley, who teaches our VOICE OVER ACTING CLASSES, has added a new series of VOICE OVER ACTING WEBINARS! Learn about voice over careers, how to set up a home studio, and how to market yourself! More info
- Questions? Email us at Rekindleschool@gmail.com
- NEW! VOICE OVER ACTING WEBINARS! Learn about voice over careers, how to set up a home studio, and how to market yourself! More info
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REKINDLE YOUR CREATIVITY
REMEMBERING RICK MAY
In “Star Fox 64” he was the voice of Peppy Hare and Andross, in “Age of Empires II” he was the narrator and voice of Genghis Khan, and was The Soldier in the ongoing game series “Team Fortress II”