Youth Arts Program
2025 Winter/Spring Semester Course Offerings
January 6, 2025 – June12, 2025
Registration opens Tuesday, November 19 at 12:00 noon
*Select both daily classes unless your child is taking the one 90-minute class, or you plan picking your child up early or dropping them off later .
Monday
Art & Ceramics: 3-D Drawing with Blas, Clay with Ryan— (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Blas Goncalves-Borrega & Ryan Horne
For the first part (through April 7) of the semester, students will create 3-D art with Blas Goncalves- Borrega. For the second part of the semester, students will learn how to sculpt, carve and finish their own little pieces of pottery with Ryan Horne.
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Art: Crafternoon — (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Khadija Jahmila
Join mixed-media artist Khadija Jahmila for an exhilarating exploration of creativity! Dive into diverse art sessions where you’ll discover techniques like nature collage, yarn wrapping, and repurposed CD artwork. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to refine your skills, Khadija will personally guide you through each project, helping you elevate your talents using a mix of recycled and new materials. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow artistically and create sustainably!
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Art: Weaving! — (3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Sara Leonard
Using yarn, string, cloth, and paper, kids will lean about different types of weaving — hand weaving, small looms, and more!
NOTE: This is a 90-minute class, from 4:30-6:00pm, and the only class a student can take on Mondays!
No classes on 1/20, 2/17, 4/14 or 5/26
Tuesday
Art: Drawing Techniques — (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Carolina Mayorga
Projects in all classes encourage creativity and imagination while providing foundational knowledge and skills building using a wide variety of traditional and contemporary drawing techniques and materials. Spanish speakers welcome!
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Theater: Intro to Creative Expression — (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Jose Rufino
Local actor and teaching artist, Jose Rufino will inspire and guide your little ones in the fundamentals of theater! In this class your tiny people will learn the basics of theater through games and play. The goal is fun first, getting them on their feet and building a world full of characters and possibilities second. They’ll be learning acting & theatrical collaborative skills through a variety of exercises & activities, which will be the building blocks for your future thespian!
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Art: Cartoon Creations — (3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Blas Goncalves-Borrega
This class will focus primarily on shape language, proportion, and composition, with a little emphasis on anatomy, layout and perspective. The young artists will be able to create stories and characters that they can share with classmates and families.
NOTE: This is a 90-minute class, from 4:30-6:00pm, and the only class a student can take on Tuesdays!
No classes on 4/15.
Wednesday
Art: 3D Sculptures — (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Carolina Mayorga
This is an exploration of art and design concepts, styles, and inspiration found throughout history provides a rich context for student discovery and development in 3-dimensional media. Spanish speakers welcome!
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Drama: Puppets, Songs, & Scenes — (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Elza Hofeld
This drama class will have three units:
Puppeteering: Hand puppets, Shadow puppets, Bunraku puppets, Oh My!
Musical Theatre Staging: Songs & Stories
Shakespeare for Novices: Yes, they can!
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Ceramics: Ceramic Creations — (3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Jenna Murphy
In this class, young artists will learn and practice a variety of handbuilding and surface decorating techniques to create functional works of art. Basic wheel throwing, too! Potential projects may include pinch pot planters, slab soap dishes, and cookie cutter ornaments.
NOTE: This is a 90-minute class, from 4:30-6:00pm, and the only class a student can take on Wednesdays!
No class on 4/16.
Thursday
Art: Cut it, Tear it, Punch it, Layer it…Collage! — (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Sara Leonard
Using paper, cloth, string and yarn as well as upcycled materials, students will explore various processes of collage large and small.
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Music: Rhythm, Drumming, & Dance — (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Alex Prince and Louisa Mejeur
The first part (though April 7) of the semester will feature rhythm and drumming with Alex Prince, and the second part will feature rhythm and dance with Louisa Mejeur.
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Music: Art Lab — (3rd-5th)
Teaching Artist: Khadija Jahmila
Art Lab is a 90-minute workshop where creativity and technique come together in longer, more immersive projects. Over the course of several weeks, you’ll work on multi-layered, mixed-media pieces that build in complexity and depth, allowing you to explore texture, repurposed materials, and advanced crafting techniques. With Khadija Jahmila’s guidance, you’ll have the time to refine your skills and dive deeper into each project, pushing the boundaries of your creativity. This class is perfect for those ready to expand their artistic journey through sustained, hands-on exploration and personalized support.
NOTE: This is a 90-minute class, from 4:30-6:00pm, and the only class a student can take on Thursdays!
No classes on 4/17