APRIL 19, 26, MAY 3, 10
10:30 to NOON
Open to students in grades 1 through 4.
FEE: $5 per class for member. $10 per class for non-member. Scholarships are available.

APRIL 19: 10:30 TO NOON
SURREALIST SELF POTRAIT

What makes you . . . . you? Explore your own personality while creating a collage self portrait. Using colored pencils, pens, and a variety of special materials and papers, students can create a collage in the style of famous surrealist artist René Magritte. There will be lots of embellishments that can be added to best show your character. Please bring a photo of yourself to use in the portrait. You’re welcome to bring in other photos or images that are important in your life.

Artist/teacher Kristen Bates holds a BA in Art Education and has taught art in area schools, at children’s camps, and in Arts Outreach programs. She is an artist working with a variety of mediums including painting, drawing and jewelry making.

APRIL 26: 10:30 TO NOON
COLORED WAX TO STAINED GLASS
In this workshop we will explore the qualities and translucent beauty of window art. Referencing stained glass design and Karina Puente’s window installation on display at the Elverhøj Museum, students will produce their own version of window works. Creating with colored wax and thread as our transparent materials, this workshop is full of fun and students will leave de-lighted!

Artist/Teacher Karina Puente is a multimedia artist from and currently working in the Santa Ynez Valley. A recent graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, she has been showing her art professionally for six years and put herself through school by selling her paintings.

MAY 3: 10:30 TO NOON
ANIMAL COSTUMES FOR FACES!

Inspired by the animal kingdom, kids will create masks using found objects, paints, and other embellishments. They can create animals and magically disappear in the jungles of their imaginations. Remember to come with your favorite animal in mind. We’ll have a ROARING good time!

Teacher/Artist Blakeney Sanford is a native of the Santa Ynez Valley, currently working and living in SB. Her background in teaching varies from the classroom, to teaching outdoor and experiential education, to tutoring. She divides her time between her Math Tutoring business and pursuing her career as an artist of various mediums.

MAY 10: 10:30 TO NOON
ROOTS & WINGS
Just in time for Mother’s Day, kids will create a special pop up gift project. They will learn paperfold work, a variety of watercolor techniques such as wet on wet, and more.

Teacher/Artist Suzanne Getz-Merry is an energetic and creative teacher who has taught art at area schools for 27 years. She currently teaches 4th thru 8th grade art at Solvang School and workshops with Arts Outreach.

CREATIVE SCRAPBOOKING
Thursday, April 24
7 to 9:00 pm

Are your precious photos yellowing away in old photo album? Do you have shoe boxes full of prints & negatives stashed in your closets? Bring your photos and memories and we’ll get you on the road to creating a scrapbook album that will forever capture those special moments in time. 

There will be demonstrations of skills and techniques used to create unique photo memory albums with class time and materials provided to work on individual projects. Please bring “work-in-progress.” The instructor will assist with creating page layouts and journaling as well as providing a foundation of knowledge for constructing an album with acid-free products to safely preserve your photos for years to come. 

A selection of papers, adhesive, and embellishments will be provided for participants and tools, punches, specialty scissors, and idea books/magazines will be available for use during the class.

Instructor Lisa Petersen first became involved in scrapbooking in 1998 while attending Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon where she was employed part-time and taught a variety of scrapbooking classes at a local scrapbook supply store. A Santa Ynez Valley native, Lisa has a passion for scrapbooking and the opportunity to share stories & memories with others through photo albums.

FEE: $25 for member, $30 for non-member.
Includes materials, supplies, and handouts. Open to ages 16 and up.

LIFE PORTRAITS
Saturday May 17
10 AM to 2 PM

Many of us are intimidated by the qualities involved in photographing people. This class focuses on basic portrait photography, with techniques and tips illustrating how to produce quality work. Discussion will include the style and work of a few successful photographers with demonstrations showing the role of lighting. Workshop material will apply to most digital camera models and accessories.           

W. Dibblee Hoyt is a local instructor of both digital and analog photography for Allan Hancock College where he has been teaching since 2003. Hoyt has also been working as a contributor to the Santa Barbara Independent for more than 25 years. In addition to his teaching experience, he has been a freelance photojournalist working for a variety on national and regional publications, traveling twice to Russia in 1988 and again in 1998 working on assignment.

Fee: $25 for member, $30 for non-member
Includes instruction booklet.

FAUX FINISH WORKSHOP
Saturday May 31
9:30 to noon

This workshop provides an opportunity for hands-on exercise in the application of a variety of faux finish techniques. Using a wood wine glass holder as a work surface, participants will practice applying glazes using various methods of application to create the appearance of inlaid wood. The techniques used are applicable on any wood surface for projects from large to small, including furniture pieces to decorative items. Examples will be provided.

Instructor Vonda Lutz has been a painting enthusiast since taking an adult class many years ago. Her passion grew, resulting in the pursuit of education and training in many styles and techniques of decorative painting. Vonda’s work can be seen in wall murals in and around the valley. 

FEE: $20 for member, $25 for non-member.
Includes materials and supplies. Open to ages 16 and up.