ART PROGRAMS: Art Programs have the potential to help improve a student's memory and concentration skills, develop decision-making and critical thinking skills, enhance communication and listening skills, but also encourage focus and discipline.
In this class students will learn the basics of crochet! Participants will become familiar with simple magic circles, chains, double stitches, and all the essentials to make their own personalized creations. With focus and patience students will be able to create cozy pieces that will build their artistic confidence and abilities. Instructor: Samara Flores
8 weeks Ages: 8-12 yrs. Days: Mondays & Wednesdays Dates: 4/8-6/3 *No class 5/27 Time: 4:30-6:00 pm D/ND Fee: $60/$70 Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152107A
Learn a skill while eating well! Each week, kids learn how to make a delicious no-bake after school snack that's also healthy and nutritious. But, shh, don't tell them that! Along the way, they will also learn about good nutrition and healthy eating habits. Taught by a functional medicine health coach. Instructor: Julie Polanco
8 weeks Ages: 8+ yrs. Days: Mondays Dates: 4/8-6/3 *No class 5/27 Time: 6:00-7:00 pm D/ND Fee: $80/$90 Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 182105A
This class will present students with a weekly lesson in art and art history. The students will then adapt and transform the lesson to create works of art that are truly inspirational and personal. Multiple drawing and painting techniques and mediums will be covered during the 8-week timeline, giving participants the opportunity and freedom to explore the many options an artist has to choose from. Instructor: Amaya Moody
8 weeks Ages: 6-9 yrs. Days: Thursdays Dates: 4/11-5/16 Time: 4:30-6:00 pm D/ND Fee: $35/$45 Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152103A
This class is for students who have already learned basic drawing and painting techniques and are looking to broaden and refine their established skill sets. Participants will be given weekly lessons designed to enhance their understanding and knowledge of art and art history, while giving them the freedom to create works of art that are as unique as they are.
Instructor: Amaya Moody
6 weeks Ages: 10-14 yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 4/9-5/14 Time: 4:30-6:00 pm D/ND Fee: $35/$45 Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152103B
This class will give children who are homeschooled an opportunity to meet and interact with one another while learning new art techniques and creating masterpieces! Students will have the opportunity to sculpt, collage, paint, draw, and more. Instructor: Amaya Moody
8 weeks Ages: 6-12 yrs. Days: Fridays Dates: 4/12-5/17 Time: 1:30-2:30 pm D/ND Fee: $35/$45 Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152111A _____________________________________________________________________
Mixed Media Masterpieces
In the art world there are no limits, so why limit yourself to one medium? In this class, students will have the opportunity to sculpt, collage, paint, draw, and more! Weekly lessons will be presented at class time, giving participants the opportunity to explore the wide world of mixed media art, where the only limitation is your imagination. Instructor: Samara Flores
6 weeks Ages: 6-12 yrs. Days: Fridays Dates: 4/12-5/17 Time: 4:30-6:00 pm D/ND Fee: $35/$45 Location: Community Center Art Room Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code:152116A
The youth of our nation have so many important things to say, that's why we created our Teen Art Lab program. Teen Art Lab is designed to be a student driven class where teens will be able to freely express themselves in a completely supportive and encouraging environment. Students will be allowed to develop and refine their current skill set, while being given the freedom to work on individual projects, or collaborative group projects with their peers. Instructor: Amaya Moody
8 weeks Ages: 13-18 yrs. Days: Saturdays Dates: 4/13-5/18 Time: 10:00-11:30 am D/ND Fee: $35/$45 Location: Community Center Art Room Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152108A
Join us as we paint, draw, collage and more! At it's core, mixed media is the art of harmoniously blending two or more artistic mediums to create an entirely unique masterpiece. Whether you are just starting out on your artistic journey, or have previous art making experience, our talented instructor will guide you every step of your way. Instructor: Egie Mills Fletcher 6 weeks Ages: 18+ yrs. Days: Saturdays Dates: 4/13-5/18 Time: 10:00-11:30 am D/ND Fee: $65/$75 Location: Community Center Art Room Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152117A
Using paper as mosaic tiles, create a wok of art based on a simple drawing, image, or quilt pattern. Learn how to use the paper to blend color, create line and shadow. Instructor: Egie Mills Fletcher 2 weeks Ages: 18+ yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 4/9-4/16 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm D/ND Fee: $20/$30 Location: Community Center Art Room Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152114A
Symmetry is everywhere. Anyone can create a repeated design as seen in carpeting, bed linens and wallpaper. In this 2 day workshop we will make a colorful rotating pattern using pencil, scissors, and tape to create a stencil that will make your tessellation. Instructor: Egie Mills Fletcher 2 weeks Ages: 18+ yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 5/7-5/14 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm D/ND Fee: $20/$30 Location: Community Center Art Room Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152114A
Papel picado, Kiri-e, Jianzhi, Scherenschnitte, Wycinanki. These ar some of the words describing the art of paper cutting. From simple banners to elaborately cut pieces seen in galleries and museums, paper cutting has been a popular form of folk art for 2,000 years. Venture into this world of folk art by drawing simple images on paper and with scissors and x-acto knives cut on and around the lines to bring your images to life. Instructor: Egie Mills Fletcher 2 weeks Ages: 18+ yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 4/23-4/30 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm D/ND Fee: $20/$30 Location: Community Center Art Room Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 15 Code: 152115A
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS ____________________________________________________
Recycle, Fashion Show Workshops
We will be opening the NBPD Art room for registered participants to create their one of a kind works of art! While our creators are free to bring any needed supplies from home you will also have access to a variety of materials and tools to help turn your fashion dreams into a reality1
Ages: All ages welcome Days: Monday-Friday Date: 4/15-4/19 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm D/ND Fee: Free Location: Community Center, 1619 Wesley Ave.
Pre-registration is required 1 week prior to event All decorating supplies included
Come play Paper Monsters with us! Paper Monsters is a game where participants play by taking turns drawing sections of a body on a sheet of paper, folded to hide each individual contribution. The first player adds a head-then, without knowing what the head looks like, the next artist adds a torso, and so on. In this way, a strange, comical, often grotesque creature is born. Each participant will be given a sheet of paper to get started and pass it around their family or friend group until each section is complete.
Ages: All ages welcome, children under 5 yrs. must be accompanied by adult Day: Friday Date: 4/26 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm D/ND Fee: $15/$20 per person Location: Community Center, 1619 Wesley Ave. Register By: 1 week prior to event
Participants will be guided step by step through the tye-dye process! Please bring a white or light colored 100% cotton T-shirt from home.
Ages: All ages welcome, children under 5 yrs. must be accompanied by adult Day: Friday Date: 5/3 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm D/ND Fee: $20/$25 per person Location: Community Center, 1619 Wesley Ave. Register By: 1 week prior to event
Let's create a Button Heart on Canvas. Few things are better than a handmade gift, so join us as we create a beautiful Mother's Day gift sure to please anyone. Participants will use buttons to create a heart shape that we will then attach to a hand painted canvas.
Ages: 10+ yrs. Day: Friday Date: 5/10 Time: 6:30-7:45 pm D/ND Fee: $10/$15 per person Location: Community Center, 1619 Wesley Ave. Register By: 1 week prior to event
Nothing prevents a good program from running more than waiting until the last minute to register for it. Classes that have a low enrollment are generally cancelled approximately one week prior to the first meeting date. Please register for your programs as early as possible to avoid cancellations.
