Classes for Children & Teens

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Creative Dance for 3 yr. olds
Instructor: Clare Najarian

Creative Dance encourages children to explore rhythm, space, and improvisation with an emphasis on self-expression and creativity. Appropriate dance technique and body skills to promote flexibility and strength, and offer a joyful and fun approach to the world of dance.
6 Mondays: 10-10:50am for 3 year olds (with parents)
Session 5: April 9 - May 21 (no class 4/23)
Fee: $75
To register: 823-1405 or armen@sonic.net

Group Piano Classes for Youth
Instructor Katie Ketchum

For ages 7-11 yrs
Group lessons include free books, annual recital, piano training, singing, theory games.
Library
Mon-Wed 3:30-4:30pm, and 4:30-5:30pm ongoing.
$75 per month, one hour lesson per week. First trial lesson is free.
Contact Katie Ketchum, MA, 707 874-3571

ART

Let Your Eyes Do The Drawing!
Instructor: Barbie Watts

Afterschool or on Saturday mornings, children make their favorite ideas come to life and have fun learning about different formal (and not so formal) drawing techniques and mediums. Use real life, photo's and the "Masters;" learn about 3D, experiment with textures, doodles, collage & watercolor. Workshop style, progressive ongoing lessons build individual skills. Drop-ins welcome.
Wednesdays: 4 Wed, 3:30-5pm
Session 5: April 4-25
Session 6: May 9-30
Session 7: June 6-27

Saturdays: 4 Sat, 10:30am-Noon
Session E: March 31-April 21
Session F: May 5-26
Session G: June 2-23
$70 for 4 classes (10% off 2nd family member)
Try Me Class! $20 Drop-in anytime during the session.
Questions? bwatts@sonic.net

Home School Multi-Media Arts Program
Instructor: Meryl Juniper

Investigate a variety of multi-media arts, through curriculum and interest based projects, in an open studio environment. Get messy in a well-equipped arts studio. Committed ongoing class for ages 5-adult. Parents are encouraged to participate in this class as students
Ceramics Studio
Ongoing Thurs, 10am-Noon
Fee: $180 ten classes or $20.00 per class
10% discount for additional family members
Materials fee varies by the project.
To register: 823-5843 or meryljuniper@yahoo.com

Multi-Generational Earth Magic Ceramics
Instructor: Meryl Juniper

Delve into your intuition and inspiration in an open studio environment. Richly guided with awareness, technique and passion for practice and play. Functional-ware, sculpture, surface treatment and glazing techniques will be explored. Ages 6-adult. 10% discount for additional family members. Some materials included.
Ceramics Studio
7 Thurs, 1-2:30pm or 3:30- 5pm
Session 2: Mar 29-May 10
Fee: $105 + $30 per bag of clay
To register: 823-5843 or meryljuniper@yahoo.com

Summer Sewing Camp for Children, Ages 8 to 12

Instructor: Gena Perdue 

The many benefits of handwork include: hand-eye coordination; basic math skills, the ability to understand and follow a process from concept to completion; and the ability to focus on a project. The more subtle rewards are learning safety, preparation, and care for materials. Many of the created items have a practical use—napkins and tablecloth, a library tote, an apron, a dolly quilt, pillowcases. Respect and appreciation for the work of others is fostered and creativity is encouraged. One of the most far-reaching benefits of a traditional sewing circle is the social aspect. While there are times when quiet is required to learn important safety measures or to learn from others, most of the time the atmosphere in the classroom is social and conversational, not unlike a quilting bee.

In this series your student will learn: sewing safety, cutting simple patterns, pinning and pressing, basic machine sewing, straight stitching and quilting basics. Each session concludes a gallery tea featuring student work. Grandparents, parents, and other special friends are invited.                  

Tools list supplied with deposit. Students need to bring scissors and a machine.

Hours: 8:30am-2:00pm Monday - Thursday

Sessions:

  • June 18-21    Picnic in the Park (Beginners napkins and tablecloth/blanket)
  • July 16-19      Aprons, Techniques, and Fleurishes (Accessories & upcycle)
  • July 23-26      Hello Dolly (Dolly quilt)
  • July 30-Aug 2  Hey, Cupcake (Library tote)
  • Aug 6-9           Sweet Dreams (Pillowcases & Plush Pals) Prereq Wk 1, 3 or 4

Tools list supplied with deposit. Students needs to bring scissors and a machine.

Fee: $245 per session which includes a $45 materials fee. $80 deposit per session (non-refundable) is due by May 15

Contact: Gena Perdue 707-843-1171 with any questions.