catalog spring/summer 2010

Sound Sampler One-Day Workshops! Ages 5-13

Great opportunity for children considering private lessons to take a hands-on survey of instruments. No prior experience needed. Each session followed by Q&A with music faculty about instruments, curriculum, related topics. Parents/caregivers of all students are strongly encouraged to attend. Max: 25 per session

*Note: Early registration discount does NOT apply to Sound Sampler workshops.

Ages 5-7 (GR K-2)

• 31392 June 13 Sun 1-3 pm | Music Faculty Violin, cello, Suzuki recorder, piano, guitar, percussion.

Ages 8-13 (GR 3-8)

• 31393 June 13 Sun 3:30-6 pm | Music Faculty Violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, piano, guitar, percussion.

Preview Sessions

Interested parents & students, whether registered or not, are welcome to attend free of charge any preview session on a space-available basis. No advance reservations; attendees admitted (first-come, first-serve) on day of preview session.

Special Enrollment & Reimbursement Policy: Students may enroll in Intro Music Classes, subject to space availability, either before or after preview session. Full tuition reimbursement — less $10 non-refundable registration fee & $10 processing fee — available to registered students in Intro Music Classes for 3 days following preview session. Note: Attendance at preview session is not required to be eligible for this special reimbursement policy.

Preview sessions are held one week prior to start date. Classes having a Preview Session are denoted with an *asterisk.

Do Re Mi Ages 4-6 yrs

Recommended as the first class for all young students, this class introduces musical concepts & skills in preparation for private lessons. Singing, ear training, intro to notation, games, overview of orchestral instruments. Children must be age 4 by class start date & must be able to attend without parents/caregivers. Parents/caregivers required to attend class preview session or first class for valuable course info. Max: 12     

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Kiddie Keyboard PrepAges 4-6

Recommended as the second class for students interested in piano, this class offers a positive, enjoyable intro to piano & basic music notation symbols (quarter note, quarter rest, half note, half rest, dotted quarter note, whole note, whole rest). Without using a real keyboard, class familiarizes students with correct piano fingering & proper hand position. Some singing & movement also included. All materials included in class cost. (Little Mozart Book 1-music lesson, discovery & workbook plus CD).  Child must be age 4 by class start date & must be able to attend without parent/caregiver. Max: 12

Parents/caregivers required to attend class preview session or first class for valuable course info.

Spring Semester

• 31303* Feb 10-June 9 Wed 4:20-5:10 pm | Angely Chen *FREE Preview session offered Wed, Feb 3, 4:20-5:10 pm

Musicianship for Young LearnersCore Curriculum Ages 5-6

For children currently taking private instrumental lessons. Reinforcement of skills, including note reading, rhythmic notation. Ear training/singing through musical exercises & games. Pitch awareness, rhythmic competency & appreciation for musical expression developed in a fun environment. Phrases, forms, meters introduced as well as some famous compositions & composers to give children a more complete picture of music. Children attend without parents/caregivers.  Max: 12

Spring Semester

• 31312* Feb 10-June 9 Wed 5:20-6 pm | Angely Chen*FREE Preview session offered Wed, Feb 3, 5:20-6 pm

Intro to Suzuki Violin i Ages 4-5

Begin your music adventure with box violin & dowel bow. Learn basics: posture, bow & violin hold. Develop fine motor skills & coordination specific to violin playing through games & exercises. Foundation allows children to produce beautiful sounds when making transition to real violin. Bring notebook for lesson notes.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Intro to Suzuki Recorder i Ages 3 1/2-5

Learn to play recorder with your child. Methodology includes repetition & positive reinforcement in a nurturing environment. Parent/caregiver & child practice & listen to music together at home to foster love of music, self-esteem, concentration, focus. Families purchase recorders, CD, book. Contact Sally Terris (sterris@arts4all.org) for supply list & Suzuki Method info. Additional classes formed by arrangement.

• 31104 July 12-Aug 16 Mon 4-4:40 pm | Sally Terris
• 31105 July 12-Aug 16 Mon 4:45-5:25 pm | Sally Terris

Private Lessons in Suzuki Instruments i

Private lessons are offered in Suzuki Recorder & Suzuki Violin for students as young as 4 yrs. Students also attend monthly group classes at no additional charge (time arranged by teacher). Shared/semi-private lessons also available by arrangement with teacher.

Jr. Keyboard Prep Ages 6-7

Class for children with no previous piano training. In a nurturing & encouraging environment, children are introduced to fundamentals of piano playing including hand positions, note reading, basic rhythms, chords & group performance. Piano workbook (included in cost) & electric keyboards used. Child must have access to keyboard or piano at home for practice. Class instrument provided. Parent/caregiver attendance required. Max: 5

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Intro to Violin Ages 7-9

Learn basics of correct hand position, bowing, fingering, note reading & instrument care. Music selections provided by instructor. Class intended to prepare students for private lesson instruction. Parent/caregiver attendance is optional. Student provides own instrument, which may be rented or purchased at music stores. Students should be properly fit by store personnel to ensure correct instrument size. (Download a list of recommended music stores.) Max: 8

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Intro to Keyboard Ages 8-10

See description for Jr. Keyboard Prep. Class for children with no previous piano training. Child must have access to keyboard or piano at home for practice. Piano workbook included in cost. Parent/caregiver attendance required. Class instrument provided. Max: 5

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Intro to Acoustic Guitar Ages 9-12

Learn to play guitar: open chords, "power" chords, strumming, finger picking, tuning, reading guitar tab & lots of songs! Minimum daily practice of 15 mins ensures getting most value from class. Instructor provides all music/handouts. Student provides own instrument. Please be sure that student has correctly sized guitar; ¾-sized instrument appropriate in most cases. Max: 8

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Adventures in SingingCore Curriculum Ages 7-8

Sing songs from around the world! Develop note reading, rhythm, musicianship, all in the spirit of fun & friendship. Supports private lessons & leads to Peninsula Children’s Chorale. Final performance at end of semester.  Max: 20 

Spring Semester

• 31345* Feb 10-June 9 Wed 4-5 pm | Maureen Fromme *FREE Preview session Offered Wed, Feb 3, 4-5 pm

Family Music Time New! Ages 8-Adult

Perfect opportunity to play music together in this guaranteed fun class for the whole family! Beginners & experienced musicians welcome! Play exquisite handmade African hardwood marimbas in ensemble, but bring your violins, flutes or other instruments as well. Embark on a voyage of discovery where beginners & experienced, young & old, will blend beautiful music, culminating in a concert for family & friends. No previous experienced needed. Bringing other instrument(s) optional.  Prereq: Willingness to have a good time! Max: 15

Spring Semester

• 31318* Feb 8-Apr 5 Mon 6-7 pm | Paul Prochaska *FREE Preview session offered Mon, Feb. 1, 6-7 pm

Compose Your Own Music New! Ages 8-13

No matter what your level, you can write/compose music. Learn classical composition techniques: counterpoint, harmony, orchestration. Weekly in-class projects lead to final composition performed & recorded by class. Bring pencil, 3-ring binder, eraser; music manuscript paper encouraged but not required. Prereq: Knowledge of scales & basic notation required. Individual instruction also available by arrangement. Max: 10

Summer Session

• 31115 July 12-Aug 16 Mon 6-7:20 pm | Daniel Wood

Peninsula Children's ChoraleCore Curriculum Ages 9-12

Have fun in this performance-based resident children’s chorale singing music in a variety of genres. Includes vocal warmups, posture & presentation, musicianship, sight reading, memorization, some choreography. Final performance at end of semester. No prior experience needed.  Max: 20 

Spring Semester

• 31346* Feb 10-June 9 Wed 5-6:15 pm | Maureen Fromme *FREE Preview session offered Wed, Feb 3, 5-6:15 pm

Basics of Jazz Improv Beg Level

Sequential series of classes for learning the art of improv. Listening strategies, chord progressions, scales, reading, rehearsal technique. All jazz instruments welcome. Prereq: 2 yrs of private lessons or equiv. Audition & instructor’s permission required for all levels. Max: 10

Beg: Learn swing rhythm, simple chord progressions & their scales. Reading exercises. Improvising on easy progressions & tunes.

Summer Session

• 31122 Beg/Ages 12-Teen July 13-Aug 17 Tue 4-4:50 pm | John Neves

Instrumental EnsemblesCore Curriculum Ages 8-14

Learn to play music together! Beg/interm ensembles for strings, wind, brass, percussion.    

Beg Level Prereq: 1-2 yrs of private instruction; no prior ensemble experience required.

Interm Level Prereq: 3-4 yrs of private instruction; 1 yr of ensemble training. Leads to youth orchestra, band, jazz combos, chamber music. Pianists may join as opportunities arise.

First Week: All students attend first class for evaluation. Groups formed by level & ability; times arranged within printed ensemble hours.

Spring Semester

• 31350 Wind Feb 10-June 9 Wed 4-6 pm | Kathe Kuehl
• 31351 Guitar Beg/Interm Feb 11-June 10 Thu 5:05-5:55 pm | Adam Roszkiewicz
• 31352 Brass Beg Feb 11-June 10 Thu 6-6:50 pm | Jacob Brodski
• 31353 Brass IntermFeb 11-June 10 Thu 7-7:50 pm | Jacob Brodski
• 31354 Brass AdvFeb 11-June 10 Thu 8-8:50 pm | Jacob Brodski
• 31355 Percussion Feb 13-June 12 Sat 12:40-2 pm | Jim Kassis
• 31356 Jr String Orchestra Feb 13-June 12 Sat 2-3 pm | Anthony Doheny
• 31357 Adv String Chamber Feb 13-June 12 Sat 3-4 pm | Anthony Doheny

Music TheoryCore Curriculum Ages 7-15

Series of beg through adv classes to develop notation skills: key signatures, rhythm, scales, harmony. As appropriate, notation & other computer tech software are used. Prepares students for ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Theory of Music Exams. Detailed descriptions of each level available for download here or in CSMA lobby. Max: 10

Important: Due to the large number of waitlisted students for Core Curriculum Theory classes, registered students who do not attend the first class without prior notification of CSMA may lose their place in class.

Prep (Ages 7-8; students under 7 need permission of Theory Coordinator)

Theory 1 (Ages 8 & up or by Coordinator's permission)

Theory 2 (Prereq: Theory 1 or Coordinator's permission)

Theory 3 (Prereq: Theory 2 or Coordinator's permission)

Theory 4 (Prereq: Theory 3 or Coordinator's permission)

Theory 5 (Prereq: Theory 4 or Coordinator's permission)

Theory 6 (Prereq: Advanced ABRSM Prep or Coordinator's permission)

Theory 7 (Prereq: Theory 6 or Coordinator's permission)

Theory 8 (Prereq: Theory 7 or Coordinator's permission)

Advanced ABRSM PrepCore Curriculum Ages 10-17

Prepares students for ABRSM Theory 6-8. Concepts: adv harmony, figured bass realization, orchestration, music history. Students must enroll in this class OR pass department placement test before proceeding to Theory 6. Max: 10

Spring Semester

• 31385 Feb 13-June 12 Sat 2-2:55 pm | Carrie Campbell

Music Theory All Levels Core Curriculum

Develop skills, including notation, scales, key signatures, harmony, rhythm, ear-training, sight-singing, etc. As appropriate, notation & other tech software used. Detailed descriptions of each level available for download here or in CSMA lobby. Max: 10 

Spring Semester

• 31386 Beg Feb 10-June 9 Wed 7-7:55 pm | Noah Luna
• 31387 Beg Feb 11-June 10 Thu 8-8:55 pm | Noah Luna
• 31388 Interm Feb 10-June 9 Wed 8-8:55 pm | Noah Luna
• 31389 Interm Feb 11-June 10 Thu 7-7:55 pm | Noah Luna
• 31390 Adv Feb 9-June 8 Tue 7-7:55 pm | Noah Luna

Issues in Contemporary Music New! Adv Level Core Curriculum

How does all of our training in "classical" music of years past influence how we perceive music of today? What sort of musical movements are being pioneered in concert halls now? How does popular music fit into the picture? What about film music? These questions & more will be discussed in this class, which helps find answers to the most pressing question — how does this affect me?

Spring Semester

• 31391 Feb 9-June 8 Tue 8-8:55 pm | Noah Luna

Train for American Idol — Vocal Workshop Ages 11-Teens (Gr. 6-12)

Kaye DeVries & Wendy Waller (voice); Nikki Kerns (piano)

Get your vocal chords in gear for the next American Idol audition! Whether that is your cup of tea or not, receive one-on-one instruction, improve your sight singing, take song-writing classes, perform with piano accompanists, experience digital media, more. Final performance open to family & friends. Max: 20

Summer Session

• 31150 June 14-18 Mon-Fri 9 am-12 pm

Cello Workshop Ages 5-20

With internationally celebrated cellist Irene Sharp, Maggie Edmondson (cello), Steven Lightburn & Lori Lack (piano)

Unique annual CSMA workshop for all student cellists! Irene Sharp & colleagues explore the world of cello music & technique with solos, ensembles, theory, digital music activities. Work with accompanists, receive mall group lessons, technique classes, & cello choir rehearsals. Daily concert hall student performances (4-5 pm). Attendance required by all students. Max: 32  

It is strongly recommended that cellists under the age of 8 be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout the week.

Concert by Irene Sharp & Steven Lightburn on Thu, June 24, 7 pm.

Summer Session

• 31151 June 20-25 Sun-Fri 9 am-5 pm
  Online Registration not available - Please download the Registration Form

School of Rock Workshop Ages 11-Teens (Gr. 6-12)

Marcos Saenz (guitar/bass/digital music), Carmen Cansino & Jim Kassis (drums), Alex Kerckhoff (guitar) & guest faculty

Work with professional musicians while learning the ins & outs of creating a rock group! Topics include: songwriting, band image, digital music, recording, & LOTS of hands-on practice. Conclude week with rock concert featuring all workshop bands playing two cover tunes & one original tune composed during the week. Pizza dinner on Fri prior to concert for performers & faculty; reception following concert. Max: 20

Note: Concert on Fri, July 2, 6 pm, followed by reception.

Summer Session

• 31152 June 28-July 2 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Jazz Workshop Ages 11-Teens (Gr. 6-12)

John Neves (flute, percussion), Richard Kuhns (piano) & jazz faculty

Calling all students who play drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet or trombone! Receive one-on-one attention playing in a combo, exploring theory, working in digital music composition & recording. Break-out sessions for each instrument & jam sessions with faculty. Ensembles created based on level & experience. Final performance followed by reception. Max: 20

NOTE: Orientation & Placement auditions held 1 wk prior to start of workshop (Mon, June 28 OR Tue, June 29, 5-7 pm). Final performances on Sat, July 10, 11 am - 3 pm.

Summer Session

• 31154 July 5-9 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3:30 pm

CSMA Junior String Ensemble Workshop Ages 8-Teens (Gr. 3-12)

Directed by Anthony Doheny (violin, viola) with Chinh Le (violin), Hazelle Miloradovitch (violin, viola) & Amy Hsieh (cello). Come join the fun! Faculty rehearse & perform with string students of all ages in large & small ensembles, featuring repertoire from baroque through contemporary music. Focus on individual & group coaching with emphasis on faculty/student collaboration, masterclasses & instrument sectionals. Includes final student & faculty performance. Pizza dinner on Fri prior to concert for performers & faculty; reception following concert. Max: 40

NOTE: Placement auditions held 1 wk prior to start of workshop (Sun, July 11, 3-6 pm). Final performance & reception on Fri, July 23, 5:30-6:30 pm.

Summer Session

• 31156 July 19-23 Mon-Fri9:30 am-3:30 pm

Creating Sound for Film & Video Beg Level, Ages 7-12 Core Curriculum

Make a sound track for an imaginary film or video! Write your story & action plot; add effects with foley sound; narrate & transform your voice in new ways; create music. Record sounds in the CSMA building, download public domain sounds from the web & integrate audio from your personal collection (iTunes, CDs, etc). Assemble, rearrange, transform & process using ProTools to make your unique track. Final project: class performance of sound track with storyboard or scene outline. Max: 8

Spring Semester

• 60301 Feb 11-June 10 Thu 4:30-5:30 pm | Brian Belet
• 60302 Feb 11-June 10 Thu 5:30-6:30 pm | Brian Belet

Art Starter New! Ages 4-5 yrs

Explore clay, paint, pastels & much more using a variety of tools, materials & processes! Have fun creating your own paintings, drawings & sculptures. For students ready for a class without a parent/caregiver.

Session A

• 51310 Jan 30-Mar 20 Sat 9:30-10:30 am | Jo Vadeboncoeur

Session B

• 51410 Apr 3-May 22 Sat 9:30-10:30 am | Jo Vadeboncoeur

Drawing & Painting with the Masters Gr K-5

Develop imagination & ideas while improving your painting & drawing skills. Innovative projects introduce students to famous painters, art forms & styles from around the world. Use a variety of media, including paint, color pencil, chalks, oil pastels.

Spring/Sessions A&B
Gr K-2 & Gr 1-2: $140/8 wks

Summer Session
Gr K-2 & Gr 1-2: $105/6 wks
Gr 3-5: $115/6 wks

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Melodies & Colors Gr 1-3

Listen to music from different cultures & famous composers as inspiration for creating drawings, paintings & sculptures. Explore the creative connection between art & music while developing skills.

Summer Session

• 51102 July 10-Aug 14 Sat 11 am-12 pm | Erin Fournier

Ceramics Gr K-5

Squish, squash, pinch, pull! Create in clay with glazes & other finishes. Learn slab, coil, pinch & glazing techniques.

Spring/Sessions A&B
Gr K-2: $140/8 wks
Gr 3-5: $150/8 wks

Summer Session
Gr K-2: $105/6 wks
Gr 3-5: $115/6 wks

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Draw! Paint! Sculpt! Ages 4-6 & Gr. K-2

Build skills & make great projects with paints, clay, pastels, color pencils, more. A staple of CSMA’s course offerings, this fun class offers an unending variety of projects perfect for creative kids who love making art! Now offering Mon & Tues morning classes for kindergartners!

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Painting & Sculpting Studio Gr K-2

Get to know famous artists, art forms & styles from around the world. Use a variety of media & materials -- acrylic, clay, wood, wire, graphite, oil pastel, chalk, plastic painting palette knife, boards & canvas -- to create art, including sculptures, large-scale paintings & drawings.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Innovative Drawings & Paintings (Mixed Media) Gr 3-5

Combine painting with oil pastel, watercolor, glitter, buttons, wall paper, fabric & wood pieces to create large-scale paintings, drawings & more. Learn about famous artists from around the world who use unique materials to create art. Projects focus on composition & drawing skills.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

The Draw & Paint Club New! Gr 3-5

Love drawing & painting? Welcome to the Club! Sharpen your skills as you draw & paint from observation, images & your imagination. Use pencil, charcoal, pastels, markers & acrylics to make outstanding artworks.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Robots, Cyborgs & Spaceships New! Gr 3-5

Bring your imagination to life as you learn artistic skills to build & sculpt truly amazing artworks. Discover ingenious uses for every day & recycled materials & create robots, vehicles & creatures that are out of this world.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Comic Books Gr 3-5

Explore the world of comics! Create heroes, study the classics, & discover words & images to make captivating comics. Great for future illustrators, too!

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Drawing Into Painting Gr 6-12

Learn drawing techniques in pencil, charcoal & pen. Progress to color with pastels, colored pencil, acrylics & watercolor.

Session A

• 51315 Jan 30-Mar 20 Sat 2:30-4 pm | Jo Vadeboncoeur

Session B

• 51415 Apr 3-May 22 Sat 2:30-4 pm | Jo Vadeboncoeur

Fashion Sketching Gr 5-12 Note special starting grade!

Love fashion? Love to draw? Sketching figures, clothing & accessories is a crucial skill for any designer. Whether you have fashion design experience or are a beginner, fashion sketching skills will make your design ideas stronger, clearer & easier to bring to life & get on the runway!

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Fashion Design Gr 6-12

Develop the skills of a real fashion designer as you learn to hand & machine sew, understand patterns & create something cute to wear that you made yourself! Great for beg or returning students. 

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Ceramics Gr 6-12

Explore wheel throwing & learn hand-building techniques (slab, coil, pinch) & simple glazing methods. Create decorative & utilitarian clay pieces. No previous experience required.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Comic Book Character Design Gr 6-12

Design your own comic book character. Learn techniques of Manga (Japanese cartooning) & classic comic book illustrators. Great for kids who read or make comics or just love to draw. For beg & interm students.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Painting Skills Gr 6-12

Use acrylics as you learn the fundamentals of painting, develop skills to capture realism & explore expressive painting styles.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Realistic Drawing Gr 6-12

Love to draw, but have trouble making your drawings look like what you see? Use pencil, charcoal, ink & other media to create depth, show perspective & capture proportion as you learn the keys to realistic drawing.

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Young Artists Digital Camp Ages 9-Teens

Explore the digital age & tell stories with animation, graphic illustration, digital photography, blogging, web design. Software includes: Corel Painter, Adobe CS3, more. Max: 8

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Young Musicians Digital Camp Ages 9-Teens

Calling all digital age musicians for sequencing, recording (pre/production/post), digital performance, more. Software includes: ProTools, Reason, Ableton Live, Sibelius, Finale, more. Max: 8

Spring Semester

Summer Session

Chinese New Year! GR K-1

Come celebrate the year of the Tiger with festive creativity & fun projects! Create a paper dragon & a parade of Chinese animal charactors, make good luck envelopes, paper lanterns, brush paintings, more!

• 52300 February 15-19 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Camille Lacey

Nature Art GR 1-2

Learn about nature & how to draw, paint or sculpt animals, plants, fish & insects. Use a variety of techniques & media - leaves, branches, more - to create beautiful paintings, prints & sculptures.

• 52301 February 15-19 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Pantea Karimi

Wild Wheels! GR 2-3

Design & create your own unique & wonderful fantasy dream vehicles with found materials & mixed media. Girls & boys will have a wildly creative time in this camp!

• 52302 February 15-19 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Celeyce Matthews

Surreal World GR 4-8

Find out how & why artists like Oppenheim exhibited fur-lined teacups and Magritte made it rain indoors. Stretch your creativity & reach for the outer limits of your own imagination through drawing, painting, 2-D & 3-D collage.

• 52303 February 15-19 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Laura Hale

There's a Poem in My Paint! GR K-1

Are you a dreamer, magic bean buyer, painter or wishing-star maker? Let poems inspire you! Listen to & write your own poems as you create paintings, books, more! Laugh, dream, imagine, draw, paint, cut & paste!

• 52304 February 15-19 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Art Faculty

Puppet Parade! GR 1-2

Be inspired & create wonderful puppet characters based on cultural & imaginary themes! Explore basic puppeteering & make puppets from wood, papier mâché, found objects. Put on a show with your creations!

• 52305 February 15-19 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Andy Phares

American Artists GR 3-5

Spend a week with the most famous American artists! Learn about their styles, lives & techniques. Be inspired as you draw, paint, sculpt!

• 52306 February 15-19 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Pantea Karimi

Imagine It! GR 4-8

Learn creative paper crafting techniques & make amazing 3-D sculptures, pop ups, cut outs, expressive hats, cards & more…all with paper!

• 52307 February 15-19 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Angela Hansen

Storyland Adventures! GR K-1

Take a trip into the magical & wonderful land of literary imagination to create art inspired by your favorite children’s story books. Make your own story book, create a castle or cottage in a make-believe forest, or your own stuffed animal or character! Draw, paint, sculpt, build with papier mâché, clay & more!

• 52308 April 12-16 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm Camille Lacey

3-D World! GR 1-2

Use clay, papier mâché & mixed materials to build, create & explore an imaginative 3-D world. Make sculptures of animals, people, nature, buildings, more!

• 52309 April 12-16 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Francesca Lovecchio

Draw & Paint from Observation GR 2-3

Develop drawing & painting skills as you create still lifes, landscapes, animals, portraits & figures using charcoal, acrylic, pastel & more.

• 52310 April 12-16 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Pantea Karimi

Assemblage Sculpture! GR 4-8

Explore the attic of your imagination & forgotten corners of creativity with the strange & fantastic world of found object assemblage & collage! Create amazing relief sculptures, 3-D assemblage sculptures & boxes.

• 52311 April 12-16 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Andy Phares

Around the World with Songs & Art GR K-1

Listen to songs from around the world to inspire drawings, paintings & sculptures in mixed media & clay. Come dressed to move freely & to make art your world!

• 52312 April 13-17 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Laura Hale

Spring Bugs & Butterflies GR 1-2

Make original & amazing bug & butterfly sculptures using papier mâché, clay, fabric, drawing & painting.

• 52313 April 13-17 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Celeyce Matthews

Paper Creations GR 3-5

Design & create artful & unique books, cards, stationery & paper sculptures. Discover the incredible creative possibilities of paper!

• 52314 April 13-17 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Angela Hansen

Imagined Machines GR 4-8

Design & create sculptures with mixed mediA&Bring to life mechanical creatures, robots, dolls & wonderful invented machines!

• 52315 April 13-17 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Claude Ferguson

Mix It Up GR K-1

Explore & experiment with all kinds of fun mixed media! Discover & develop your unique creative process! Draw, paint, sculpt, imagine, create!

• 52110 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Camille Lacey

Galaxy Gala GR 1-2

Travel beyond the milkyway for an out-of-this-world party! Explore the universe while you paint, draw & sculpt! Send postcards from planets you encounter along the way & create a fantastic collection of outerspace artwork in a variety of media!

• 52111 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Laura Hale

Clay Arts GR 2-3

Learn handbuildning techniques & create wonderful clay objects: jars, birdhouses, animals, more!

• 52112 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Christian Hollifield

Adventures in Jewelry Making GR 3-5

Explore jewerly techniques & create your own unique accessories & jewerly box with wire, beads, more.

• 52113 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Wesley Brando

Stone Carving GR 4-8

Learn stone sculpting techniques & more. Recreate the mysteries of ancient sculpture in miniature size.

• 52114 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Andy Phares

Under the Sea Music & Art GR K-1

Explore music, movement & rhythm & create under-the-sea art! Make an underwater mural, paper fish & sea creatures. Dance, move, sing & play musical games!

• 52115 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Kyle Sofman

Fantastic Masks GR 1-2

Learn about stories & design of fantastic masks from around the world! Use clay, paper, papier mâché & mixed media to design & create your own unique, artful masks!

• 52116 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Celeyce Matthews

Amazing Invention GR 2-3

Art & science fuse with imagation! Discover artistic inventions using solar photo prints, invisible ink & code writing! Have fun with hidden mirror painting, water & air pressure rockets & much more!

• 52117 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Andy Phares

Mixed Media Book Arts GR 3-5

Create fun, original books using a variety of materials & imagination. Learn about book binding techniques, collage & flip, accordian & sculpture books. Let art tell the story!

• 52118 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Claude Ferguson

Ceramic Sculpture GR 4-8

Combine imagination & technique to create unique sculptural & utilitarian objects in clay. Pinch, sculpt, roll & glaze with paint!

• 52119 June 14-25 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Christian Hollifield

How Things Work! GR K-1

Investigate & imagine things & how they work! Be inspired by different kinds of houses around the world & many kinds of transportation. Explore the work of farms & fire stations & design your own candy factory! Draw, paint, sculpt.

• 52120 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Laura Hale

Clay Garden GR 1-2

Make clay bugs, birds, plant, more! Learn pinch, slab & coil techniques in handbuilding with clay. Fire & glaze paint with beauiful color!

• 52121 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Patty Owyang

Imagine Portraits GR 2-3

Stretch your imagination & your skills! Draw, paint & sculpt portraits in an exciting variety of mixed media, materials & styles, from classical to expressionistic, abstract to surreal!

• 52122 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Alexis Grant

World Wonders GR 3-5

Discover the stories behind artful objects from all around the world. Create amazing paintings & sculptures; make artifacts, masks & toys. Be inspired by global wonders!

• 52123 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Francesa Lovecchio

Make Musical Instruments GR 4-8

Learn about instruments from around the world & the techniques used to make them. Design, craft & play your own amazing instruments using wood, wire, found objects & mixed media.

• 52124 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Claude Ferguson

Fantasy World GR K-1

Escape to never-never land & create a magical world with clay, paper, paint & mixed media! Whether wizard, pirate or princess, you will make new friends & share fun with lots of wonderland creatures!

• 52125 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Rosalyn Carson

Folk Toys GR 1-2

Handmade toys are a magical part of every land. Travel around the world & be inspired by wonderful toys of different cultures! Make your own unique toys with paper, wood, clay, recycled materials, paint, more!

• 52126 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Claude Ferguson

Paper Inklings GR 2-3

Discover the incredible creative possibilities of paper & ink with paper construction & ink printing. Take home final projects to keep forever or give to someone special!

• 52127 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Celeyce Matthews

Ceramics GR 3-5

Make every day artful with unusual container vessels, unexpected pots & out-of-the-ordinary sculptures. Learn handbuilding techniques, fire your creations & paint them with beautiful ceramic glaze colors.

• 52128 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Patty Owyang

Avant Garde Art! GR 4-8

Learn how innovative artists have advanced our ideas of the times! Create 2-D & 3-D artwork in a variety of materials that express your own views about your world!

• 52129 June 28-July 9 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Alexis Grant

Creative Movement & Color GR K-1

Creative movement, dance, drama & music inspire sculptures, paintings, more! Dress to move freely & to make art from clay, paint, 2-D & 3-D materials.

• 52130 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Kristen Beardsley

Deep Sea Ceramics GR 1-2

Imagine & create an underwater universe of starfish, seashells, fish murals, crabs, more, all with clay. Paint with beautiful multi-colored glazes & paints.

• 52131 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Rosalyn Carson

Theater & Music Magic GR 2-3

Be a star! Connect sound & motion in this high-energy camp. Drama, songs, body movement, more! Max: 24

• 52132 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Kaye DeVries

Crazy Critters! GR 3-5

Create wacky & fantastic creature projects with cool hand sewing using found fabric, beads, yarn & other fun stuff! Great camp for boys & girls who want to make very cool craft projects!

• 52133 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Celeyce Matthews

Illusion & Reality GR 4-8

Be inspired by painters like realist Edward Hopper, surrealist Dali, and hyperrealists Chuck Close & Ron Mueck. Learn tricks to create optical illusions & how to paint things to look real while bending the rules of reality with your imagination!

• 52134 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Laura Hale

Imaginary Creatures GR K-1

Draw, paint, sculpt miniature & life-size creatures! Stretch your imagination & create fantastic animals with paint, clay & papier mâché.

• 52135 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 1-1:30 pm | Judy Schulze

Bon Appetit! GR 1-2

From spaghetti to ice cream & cake, have an extra helping of creativity & fun! Make delicious looking art with a variety of materials; create wonderful sculptures & personalized table accessories!

• 52136 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 1-1:30 pm | Angela Hansen

Artzilla Insect Sculptures GR 2-3

Butterflies, dragonflies, ants & ladybugs! Look at the incredible world of insect anatomy & use basic techniques to create amazing giant insect sculptures! Draw, sculpt, paint! Build an armature, use papier mâché, paint your sculptures with brilliant color!

• 52137 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 1-1:30 pm | Laura Anderson

My Design! GR 3-5

Learn about graphic design, logos, posters, more. Design your own name logo & print it on a t-shirt or  hat. Create your own postage stamps, box for your favorite imaginary cereal, magazine, book & more!

• 52138 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 1-1:30 pm | Rosalyn Carson

Gizmos, Games & Invention GR 4-8

Get the creative spark with awesome projects & games using LED lights, kinetic movement, static electricity, balloons, magnets, found objects, clay, more! Learn cool scientific facts & create sculptures, objects & machines for a world of creative discovery & fun!

• 52139 July 12-23 Mon-Fri 1-1:30 pm | David Sandoval

Tea Time GR K-1

Draw, paint, sculpt wonderland characters, tea time hats & treats! Make your own tea party set & glaze paint it for your own class party!

• 52140 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Camille Lacey

Our Planet Art GR 1-2

Learn about Planet Earth: its mountains, jungles, forests, oceans. Sculpt your favorite animals & insects. Use textures & colors in nature to make creative landscapes & scenes using a variety of techniques & media, even leaves, branches, the sun!

• 52141 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Pantea Karimi

Modern Masters GR 2-3

Look to the masters of 20th century art for inspiration! From painting to sculpture, discover new ways of seeing, thinking & exploring your own potential for super creative expression!

• 52142 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Megan Archer

Visionary Stuff! GR 3-5

Explore the design of your world & express your individual style! Design & create a cool model of your dream room, real accessories for your own room at home & more. Draw, paint, fabricate!

• 52143 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Jo Vadeboncoeur

Broadway Bound GR 4-8

Perform in this high-energy, musical camp! Coaching & role for every singer add up to a grand finale! Max: 24

• 52144 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Kaye DeVries

Adventures with Imagination GR K-1

Take a fantastic adventure into your imagination! Listen to stories & music, look at pictures to paint, & sculpt imaginary characters & scenes using papier mâché, clay, paint, watercolor, more.

• 52145 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Pantea Karimi

Making Art with Famous Artists GR 1-2

Learn about the styles & artwork of self-taught artists from around the world. Create your own style based on these techniques & make art using diverse materials.

• 52146 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Angela Karamian

Journey the Arts of Africa GR 2-3

Take a creative journey across the continent of Africa & discover its rich world of color & pattern, sculpture & weaving, masks & handmade toys! Discover, draw, paint, sculpt, create!

• 52147 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Claude Ferguson

Patterns & Symbols GR 3-5

Explore patterns & symbols & make art inspired by modern artists including M.C. Escher, as well as cultures & arts such as Chinese paper cutting, hand painted ceramic tiles, stamps, printmaking, collage.

• 52148 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Angela Hansen

Murals & More GR 4-8

Learn about great murals & great mural artists around the world! Take inspiration from exciting artists & sites as you design & paint your own mural!

• 52149 July 26-Aug 6 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Megan Archer

Castles, Dragons & Unicorns GR K-1

Take a fantastic adventure into your imagination. Paint, sculpt, construct mysterious lands with dragons, unicorns, more!

• 52150 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Camille Lacey

Wild West! GR 1-2

Build a western town, create covered wagons, sculpt horses, draw your route on old maps, find gold! Be an adventurer & travel unknown land! Paint brilliant sunsets & sunrises in fantastic landscapes!

• 52151 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Anna Fankhauser

Mythological  Creatures! GR 2-3

Journey into exciting ancient stories to discover fascinating creatures of mythology! Draw, paint, sculpt a creative mythological adventure!

• 52152 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Ernest Regua

World Cultures & Their Art GR 3-5

Art has never been so diverse! Travel from China to India, Egypt, Africa & Europe. Learn about the art of different cultures & be inspired as you listen to music. Create paintings, collages, 3-D pieces using a variety of media & materials.

• 52153 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Pantea Karimi

Mixed Media Sculpture GR 4-8

Get inspired & get three dimensional! Imagine & create sculptures with cardboard, wood, wire, found objects & mixed media!

• 52154 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm | Claude Ferguson

Bow Wow! Meow! GR K-1

Draw, paint & sculpt a world of doggone great art! Create fun & imaginative projects from portraits to personalized food dishes; make art that your favorite furry friends star in!

• 52155 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Laura Hale

Draw, Paint!  Mix, Create! GR 1-2

Learn about art basics -- color theory & shading -- & develop drawing & painting skills as you create still lifes, landscapes, animals, portraits & figures using charcoal, acrylic, pastel, more!

• 52156 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Pantea Karimi

Toads, Trolls & Fairies GR 2-3

Create an imaginary world of magic with enchanted forests, crystal ponds, treasures & flower fairy/troll gardens. Make fairy figures, troll puppets, toads & dragonflies! Find a lost treasure chest, pixie gold dust & a fairy/troll journal.

• 52157 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Anna Fankhauser

Imagined  Inventions GR 3-5

Build imaginary objects that you design. Use wood, found objects & clay to create structures that stretch your imagination!

• 52158 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Ernest Regua

Manga & Comic Books GR 4-8

Learn this popular Japanese drawing style that is all the rage! Bring your stories & characters to life!

• 52159 Aug 9-20 Mon-Fri 1-3:30 pm | Claude Ferguson