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Pacifica Performances

SANCHEZ ART center

1220-B Linda Mar

Pacifica, CA 94044

650.355.1894

fax 650.355.1752

 

2008 SUMMER           CAMPS for KIDS           5 WEEKS           June 16 – July 18

 
 Week 1                        JUNE 16 - 20                        M - F
 Global Art and Drama 9 am - 3 pm Ages 6 - 10 Instructor: Seth Eisen
$250 

Take a trip around the globe and learn fun arts, crafts, songs, movement, and dances from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. We'll start our day with a fun yoga practice, and then we'll do wild mask making, costumes, and musical instruments, leading us into song and easy and fun dances. This will be an exciting voyage around our amazing planet for girls and boys alike! We'll finish the week with a short show we'll put on for our family and friends. No experience necessary.

 

 Week 2                         JUNE 23 - 27                       M - F
 Charcoal Drawing 10 am - 1 pm Ages 6 - 12 Instructor: Alexandra Ostroff
$110 

Students learn and demonstrate their drawing skills with charcoal at all levels. Projects include rendering objects in space, capturing "light" in drawings, using shading and blending techniques, and creating expressively with the use of positive and negative space, emphasizing line, shape/form, and texture.

 Ceramics for Kids 2 pm - 5pm Ages 6 - 12 Instructor: Kathy Miller
$150 

Kids, have fun exploring clay! Create bowls, plates, and other functional pieces with slab, coil, and pinch techniques. Use your imagination with these techniques to build imaginary creatures and sculptures. All projects will be colorfully glazed and fired.

 

 Week 3                        JULY 7 - 11                         M - F
 Handmade Paper Capers 9 am - 3 pm Ages 6 - 10 Instructor: Seth Eisen
$250 

Using colorful paper pulp, we'll add leaves, bark, flowers, glitter, and other wacky materials to create handmade paper. We'll paint with paper pulp, making some small sheets and even some huge ones that take four kids to make! When the paper is dry, we'll marbleize and emboss it, and then stitch and fold pages to create our own unique handmade books! The paper can be used for drawing, writing letters, or creating a secret diary.

 

 Week 4                        JULY 14 - 18                       M - F
 Making Mosaic Creation 9 am - 1 pm Ages 6 - 10 Instructor: Kathy Miller
$200 

An exciting day of hands-on activity, creating with colorful tiles and small objects to be collected for making mosaic works of art. The class begins with designing the mosaic on paper, followed by making glaze bisque tiles with vibrant colors and unique designs. Next the students will assemble a 10" x 10" wooden frame, glue the mosaic together, and complete with grout. Students are encouraged to bring small personal objects that hold meaning to incorporate into their mosaics.

 Kids Painting Studio 2 pm - 5 pm Ages 6 - 12 Instructor: Alexandra Ostroff
$150 

Kids, learn how to paint!! Express yourselves through the process and flow of painting what you see and what you imagine. Learn the principles of brush painting techniques and how to mix primary and secondary colors on your palette. Both acrylics and watercolors will be taught. All materials included.

 

 Week 5                         JULY 28 - AUG 1               M - F
 Draw from Life / Imagination I 9 am - 12 pm Ages 6 - 12 Instructor: Karen Cravotto
$75 

Students will be guided through several drawing experiences to develop perceptual skills and "look" at the world around them, learning to recognize, depict, and draw what they see and what they imagine. Students will identify and practice basic principles of art: line, shape, color, texture, value, and space. Projects will include using charcoal, oil pastels, and colored pencils. All material included. Click here to register.

 

2008 SUMMER         ADULTS, TEENS & KIDS CLASSES           4 - 6 WEEK SESSIONS
JUNE 14 - AUGUST 14   

 
 June 14 - July 19                     6 weeks                     Saturday
 Draw from Life, Draw from Imagination II 10 am - 1 pm Ages 6 - 12
$75 

Instructor: Karen Cravotto
Students will be guided through several drawing experiences to develop perceptual skills and "look" at the world around them, learning to recognize, depict, and draw what they see and what they imagine. Students will identify and practice basic principles of art: line, shape, color, texture, value, and space. Projects will include using charcoal, oil pastels, and colored pencils. All material included.

 

 June 17 - July 22                     6 weeks                     Tuesday
 Ceramics for Adults - All Levels 7 pm - 10 pm Adults
$175 

Instructor: Michael de Leon
Receive an introduction to basic hand-building techniques, including slab, coil, and pinch pots. Learn wheel throwing and glazing. Projects will be provided, but the instructor is also available to assist self-directed students. Materials and unlimited lab time included.

 

 June 18 - July 23                     6 weeks                     Wednesday
 Ceramics for Teens - All Levels 1 pm - 4 pm Teens
$175 

Instructor: Michael de Leon
Receive an introduction to basic hand-building techniques, including slab, coil, and pinch pots. Learn wheel throwing and glazing. Projects will be provided, but the instructor is also available to assist self-directed students. Materials and unlimited lab time included. Click here to register.

 

 July 22 - August 19                 6 weeks                     Tuesday
 Ceramics for Kids 2 pm - 5 pm Ages 6 - 12
$150 

Instructor: Kathy Miller
Kids, have fun exploring clay! Create bowls, plates, and other functional pieces with slab, coil, and pinch techniques. Use your imagination with these techniques to build imaginary creatures and sculptures. All projects will be colorfully glazed and fired. Click here to register.

 

 July 22 - August 14                 4 weeks                     Tuesday & Thursday
 Beginning Photography for Teens 12 pm - 3 pm Teens
$150 

Instructor: TBA
TEENS!! Receive an introduction to black & white photography. The beginning photographer will learn the basic camera functions and fundamental darkroom skills. The emphasis is primarily technical, although aesthetics and composition will be covered through lectures, demonstrations and class critiques.
Note: A fully adjustable 35mm camera is required. Click here to register.

 

2008 FALL CLASSES                   For KIDS                September 6 – October 14

 
Session 1                        SEPT 6 – OCT 11                       Saturdays                       Ages 6 - 12
 Draw From Life/ Imagination 10am - 1pm Instructor: Karen Cravotto
$75 

Students will be guided through several drawing experiences to develop perceptual skills and “look” at the world around them, learning to recognize, depict, and draw what they see and what they imagine. Students will identify and practice basic principles of art: line, shape, color, texture, value, and space. Projects will include using charcoal, oil pastels, and colored pencils. All material included.

 Session 2                       SEPT 9 – OCT 14                       Tuesdays                       Ages 6 - 12
 Making Mosaic Creations & Ceramics 3:30 pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Kathy Miller
$200 

The class begins with designing the mosaic on paper, followed by making glaze bisque tiles with vibrant colors and unique designs. Next the students will assemble a 10” x 10” wooden frame, glue the mosaic together, and complete with grout. Students are encouraged to bring small personal objects that hold meaning to incorporate into their mosaics. All projects will incorporate slab, coil, and pinch techniques. Use your imagination with these techniques to build imaginary creatures and sculptures. All projects will be colorfully glazed and fired.

2008 FALL CLASSES         For ADULTS           September 2 – November 25

 
 Session 1                        SEPT 2 – OCT 7                       Tuesdays
 Ceramics for Adults – All Levels 7 pm - 10 pm Instructor: Michael de Leon
$175 

Receive an introduction to basic hand-building techniques, including slab, coil, and pinch pots. Learn wheel throwing and glazing. Projects will be provided, but the instructor is also available to assist self-directed students. Materials and unlimited lab time included.



 Session 2                        OCT 21 – NOV 25                     Tuesdays
 Ceramics for Adults – All Levels 7 pm - 10 pm Instructor: Michael de Leon
$175 

Receive an introduction to basic hand-building techniques, including slab, coil, and pinch pots. Learn wheel throwing and glazing. Projects will be provided, but the instructor is also available to assist self-directed students. Materials and unlimited lab time included.

Classes are subject to cancellation 48 hours prior to beginning date if minimum enrollments are not met.

For more information about our Summer Classes, call 650.355.1894, email classes@sanchezartcenter.org, or write to:

Sanchez Art Center
1220B Linda Mar Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
Attn:   John Nico, Program Director