Looking for ways to engage your children this summer? Consider the Crocker’s Summer Art Classes for Children and Teens, which feature 12 sessions designed for particular age groups that highlight different media and subjects.
Class fees are $40-$125 for members and $80-$145 for nonmembers and include materials and refreshments. Register early to get the class of your choice!
Registration
Members can register beginning May 1. Registration is open to nonmembers beginning May 19. Refunds are offered through May 15.
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Location
Due to construction for the Museum's expansion, classes are held offsite at the West Sacramento Civic Center Galleria, located at 1110 West Capitol Avenue. Driving Directions and a map are available here.
Do you live in West Sacramento? Contact Emma Moore at 916.808.1961 for special rates.
Ages 5-7
Painting: Swish, Daub & Paint
FIRST SESSION:
JUNE 16 & 17, 9 AM-NOON
SECOND SESSION:
JUNE 18 & 19, 9 AM-NOON
$40 MEMBERS, $60 NONMEMBERS
CIVIC CENTER GALLERIA
Discover paintings in the Crocker collection
and get inspired to paint while exercising your
creativity with artist Julie Didion.
Ages 8-12
Drawing: From Observation
FIRST SESSION:
JUNE 23-27, 9 AM-NOON
SECOND SESSION:
JUNE 23-27, 1:30-4:30 PM
$75 MEMBERS, $95 NONMEMBERS
CIVIC CENTER GALLERIA
Strengthen your observational skills while learning to
view art and the world around you in new ways. Morning session taught by artist Helen Plenert. Artist
David Cole will teach the afternoon session.
Drawing: Figures
JULY 7-11, 9 AM-NOON
$75 MEMBERS, $95 NONMEMBERS
CIVIC CENTER GALLERIA
Capture the correct proportions of the figure using
a live model. Through a series of life model poses
and creative exercises, art students will discover
anatomy, line quality and value with artist Emilio
Soltero.
Mixed Media: Sculptures
FIRST SESSION:
JULY 7-11, 1:30-4:30 PM
SECOND SESSION:
JULY 28-AUGUST 1, 1:30-4:30 PM
$100 MEMBERS, $125 NONMEMBERS
CIVIC CENTER GALLERIA
Artist C.W. Hurni will teach students to infuse their
3-D art with tension, harmony and movement. Basic
construction methods are a breeze when using
drills, wood and plaster.
Drawing: Cartoons
FIRST SESSION:
JULY 14-18, 9 AM-NOON
SECOND SESSION:
JULY 14-18, 1:30-4:30 PM
$75 MEMBERS, $95 NONMEMBERS
CIVIC CENTER GALLERIA
Explore ways to bring characters and their stories to
life. Develop your own style in either comic strip or
book format with artist Emilio Soltero.
Painting: Watercolor
FIRST SESSION:
JULY 21-25, 9 AM-NOON
SECOND SESSION:
JULY 21-25, 1:30-4:30 PM
$125 MEMBERS, $145 NONMEMBERS
CIVIC CENTER GALLERIA
Achieve special effects with wet and dry brushwork
while exploring the varied possibilities in watercolor
with artist Helen Plenert.
Ages 12-17
Mixed Media: Mosaic
JULY 28-AUGUST 1, 9 AM-NOON
$125 MEMBERS, $145 NONMEMBERS
CIVIC CENTER GALLERIA
Learn about the Museum’s collection of mosaics, and
make a tiled creation of your own using pebbles, glass
and more with artist Maggie Jimenez. |
