Where Homeschool Meets the Arts
Hands-On, High-Quality Classes.
Designed for Learners. Taught by Professionals.
Ages 5–18 • Small Class Sizes • Multi-Class & Sibling Discounts Available • Adult Classes, too
Registration is Open
Fall Session 1: September 10 - October 1*
*In observance of Yom Kippur, Thursday’s October 2 class will be held on Tuesday, September 30.
Fall Session 2: October 8 - November 13
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Got a question, idea, or talent to share? Let us know!
Email us at: homeschool@warwickperformingarts.com
We are a dynamic arts program where students are guided by professional mentors in a space designed for creativity and growth.
Class Offerings: Session 1
🎭 Acting
Explore character, confidence, and stage presence through theatre games, improvisation, and performance skills.
🍳 Culinary Arts
Hands-on, allergy-safe recipes and food exploration that emphasize creativity, teamwork, and kitchen confidence.
🩰 Dance
Students will move, express, and build technique in a supportive studio environment.
🎵 Music
Interactive rhythm, vocal, and movement-based experiences to connect kids with sound and self-expression.
🧶 Textile & Crocheting
Learn fiber arts skills like crocheting, finger knitting, and design basics while building patience and focus.
🧘 Yoga
Breath, movement, and mindfulness combine for a grounding, body-positive experience that supports emotional regulation.
💪 Adult Pilates
Mat Pilates for parents — strengthen your core and build mobility while your kids are in class!
🦵 Adult Barre Fitness
A dynamic full-body workout that blends strength training, and flexibility into one energizing session.
Class Offerings: Session 2
🎭 Acting
Explore character, confidence, and stage presence through theatre games, improvisation, and performance skills.
🍳 Culinary Arts
Hands-on, allergy-safe recipes and food exploration that emphasize creativity, teamwork, and kitchen confidence.
🩰 Dance
Students will move, express, and build technique in a supportive studio environment.
🎵 Music
Interactive rhythm, vocal, and movement-based experiences to connect kids with sound and self-expression.
🧶 Textile & Crocheting
Learn fiber arts skills like crocheting, finger knitting, and design basics while building patience and focus.
📖 Storytelling
Unleash creativity and confidence through writing and imagination — students craft stories, build characters, and explore self-expression with words.
💪 Adult Pilates
Mat Pilates for parents — strengthen your core and build mobility while your kids are in class!
🦵 Adult Barre Fitness
A dynamic full-body workout that blends strength training, and flexibility into one energizing session.
Who Are We?
We are a community of dedicated educators, artists, and families who believe in nurturing not only the arts, but the whole artist.
Our programs are led by an extraordinary team that includes former Broadway performers, professional dancers, an award-winning chef, and a lead creative from children’s content creator GoNoodle.
Our mission is to create meaningful, high-quality experiences for learners of all ages and offer a space where passion, creativity, and excellence thrive.
WCPA & FORGE 28 Academy
What Are We Creating?
A new kind of homeschool arts and enrichment program. One designed with your family in mind.
This daytime program blends movement, creativity, and holistic development for homeschool students and parents.
We offer optional adult classes, quiet working areas, wellness offerings, and a vibrant community of friendly families. Whether you’re looking for high-level training, creative exploration, or simply a supportive environment, this is a space where both children and parents can grow.
When Will It Start?
We’re opening the doors in September 2025, aligned with the start of the new school year.
We’ve spent the last year researching and collaborating with local homeschooling families and alternative education advocates to design a program that truly meets the moment — and we can’t wait to bring it to life.
This isn’t just a new offering… It’s a shared vision shaped by artists, educators, and families who believe in learning that inspires from the inside out.
Where Will It Take Place?
Right here at Warwick Center for the Performing Arts and Forge 28 Academy, we are a 20,000+ square foot creative campus located in the heart of Warwick, NY.
Our facility includes multiple large studios, performance spaces, muliple lounges, workspaces, and flexible rooms and an adjacent Salad and Smoothie Bar. All thoughtfully designed to support learning, movement, creativity, and connection.
It’s a home for the arts and a haven for community.
Why Are We Doing This?
Because we listened.
Many of the homeschooling families in our community have shared the same concerns:
That existing options for homeschoolers often feel limited, disconnected, or uninspired.
We believe there’s a better way. One built in partnership with parents, fueled by expert educators, and rooted in real-world artistry.
How Can You Help?
Tell us what you think, what you need, what you’d like us to offer:
homeschool@warwickperformingarts.com
Your input will directly influence the structure, schedule, and offerings of this program. Whether you’re brand new to homeschooling or a longtime veteran, we want to hear from you.
Thank you for taking a few moments to share your voice and for helping us create something extraordinary, together.
SESSION 1: Tuition and Fees
4-Week Student Class Packages
Choose how many classes your child will attend each week. Fall Session 1 runs in a 4-week cycle.
Student Pricing:
1-Class Package
1 class per week (4 total classes) — $80
Sibling rate: $722-Class Package
2 classes per week (8 total classes) — $152
Sibling rate: $136.803-Class Package
3 classes per week (12 total classes) — $216
Sibling rate: $194.406-Class Package (2 Days/Week)
6 classes per week (24 total classes) — $408
Sibling rate: $367.20
Note: All tuition will be charged on August 27th, two weeks before the start of classes.
4-Week Parent Movement Class Packages*
1 Class/Week (4 total classes) — $68
*Not sure you can commit to all classes? Enjoy drop-in style flexibility, as well — Pay $25 on the day.
SESSION 2: Tuition and Fees
6-Week Student Class Packages
Choose how many classes your child will attend each week. Fall Session 2 runs in a 6-week cycle.
Student Pricing:
1-Class Package
1 class per week (6 total classes) — $120
Sibling rate: $1082-Class Package
2 classes per week (12 total classes) — $228
Sibling rate: $205.203-Class Package
3 classes per week (18 total classes) — $324
Sibling rate: $291.605-Class Package (2 Days/Week)
5 classes per week (30 total classes) — $510
Sibling rate: $459Culinary Arts Class — $150
1 class per week (6 total classes)*Please note: Culinary Arts Classes are not included in package or sibling discounts. This ensures Chef Joseph can keep class sizes small for safety and individual attention, while continuing to use the freshest ingredients and specialized materials to create amazing dishes and memorable experiences for your children.
Note: All tuition will be charged on September 24th, two weeks before the start of classes.
6-Week Parent Movement Class Packages*
1 Class/Week (6 total classes) — $102
2 Classes/Week (12 total classes) — $180
*Not sure you can commit to all classes? Enjoy drop-in style flexibility, as well — Pay $25 on the day.
Homeschool Enrichment: Class List and Registration
Meet Our Instructors
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Gwynenn Taylor Jones
Educational Director
Gwynenn was a celebrated dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet. She has taught and lectured across the Hudson Valley, bringing world-class artistry and a passion for mentoring the next generation of artists.
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Christina LeBar
Textile Arts
Christina is a teaching artist, homeschooling mom, and maker who shares her love of crochet and visual arts through workshops, co-op classes, and community events. She helps students discover creativity through color, texture, and hands-on projects.
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Elaine Sorce
Adult Barre Fitness
Elaine is a fitness professional with a background in dance, gymnastics, and national-level coaching. Certified in Barre, Yoga, and Group Fitness, she leads classes designed to build strength, confidence, and balance for adults of all levels.
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Jenny Link
Yoga
Jenny is an integrative yoga therapist who blends movement, breath, and mindfulness to help students build focus, resilience, and self-awareness, bringing a calming and empowering presence to our Homeschool Enrichment Program.
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Joseph Moore
Culinary
Joseph, and his wife, are the co-owners of the North Wind Bread Company and Oak & Reed, named “Best Restaurant in Orange County” by Hudson Valley Magazine. He brings a world-class culinary pedigree and a passion for fresh, seasonal cooking to inspire our students.
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Katie Weatherford
Theater
Katie holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and The New School. A veteran of stage, film, and television for nearly two decades, she co-founded Greenwood Lake Theater, where she currently serves as Co-Artistic Director.
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Malley DeSanto
Dance
Malley is a Warwick native, WCPA alumna, and head of the Competition Team. With training from ABT and the Joffrey School of Ballet, she brings expertise in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance while inspiring students to grow in skill and self-expression.
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Richard Schacher
Music
Richard is a classical pianist with degrees from Manhattan School of Music, Montclair State, and SUNY New Paltz. His career spans Broadway, national tours, and acclaimed productions. He brings a lifelong passion for education to inspire the next generation of artists.
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Sasha Loberg
Adult Pilates
Sasha is a Warwick native whose love of movement began with dance before discovering Pilates as a tool for strength, alignment, and pain relief. She blends classical technique with modern movement science to help students build confidence, balance, and lasting body awareness.
YOU’RE INVITED
to take a guided tour!
Come experience the energy of our expansion, explore our newly designed spaces, and see how our facility is being built with local homeschool families in mind.