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Introduction to Art Skills

Calling all amateur artists! Learn to create an image and how to express oneself on paper. This course is an introduction to mark making using a large variety of materials. Class emphasizes selfexpression and learning new techniques including watercolor, pastels, pencil and ink.

5325 6-11y CCC Jan 12-Feb 9 4:00-5:00PM 5 W $179 5326 6-11y CCC Apr 6-May 11 4:00-5:00PM 5 W $179

Teen Zine

Publish your own stories! Learn a variety of ways to make books and tell a story. Explore different ways of putting information on paper. You’ll learn to understand audience and creative expression. Projects are fine arts and language arts based. Includes hands-on, self-guided projects, as well as open ended projects.

5322 12-16y CCC Jan 12-Feb 9 5:15-6:45PM 5 W $179 5324 12-16y CCC Apr 6-May 11 5:15-6:45PM 5 W $179

YOUNG REMBRANDTS

FUNdamental Drawing

Young Rembrandts FUNdamental drawing classes teach children the skills necessary to draw complex images. As they learn to draw with our step-by-step method, children develop observations skills, increase their fine motor skills, handwriting readiness and attention to detail. Young children learn how to follow directions, hold, and use a pencil, increase their attention span, and grow their self-confidence so they will be successful in kindergarten -all this while having FUN! Instructor: Motif-Art,aka Young Rembrandts Staff

5093 4-6y CCC Feb 25-Apr 1 3:00-4:00PM 6 F $129 5092 4-6y CCC Jan 14-Feb 18 3:00-4:00PM 6 F $129 5094 4-6y CCC Apr 8-May 13 3:00-4:00PM 6 F $129

Adult Pastel Drawing - Magnificent Masters

This Young Rembrandts Pastel Art workshop will focus on five different artists. Each class, we will create a large, original pastel drawing replicating a famous artist’s masterpiece. We will start Week 1 with a colorful goldfish bowl as Henri Matisse did in his Goldfish painting. In Week 2, we will recreate Vincent Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night complete with swirls throughout the sky. Week 3, we will create powerful still life full of robust color as Paul Cezanne did often in his paintings. Week 4 will find us drawing Andre Derain’s Portrait of Matisse. On the final day, we will draw as Thiebald did for his Cake Paintings. Each class will challenge us with the pastel media. But in the end, we will be Masters ourselves. You will want the drawings framed! We would love for you to join us! Material Fee: $15. Instructor: MotifArt,aka Young Rembrandts Staff

5095 16y+ CCC Jan 14-Feb 18 4:00-5:30PM 6 F $150 5096 16y+ CCC Feb 25-Apr 1 4:00-5:30PM 6 F $150 5097 16y+ CCC Apr 8-May 13 4:00-5:30PM 6 F $150

COOKING

A-Z Cooking for Small Chefs

Allow your child to discover cooking while learning their ABC’s. The program begins in fall with ‘A’ and ends in spring with ‘Z’; participants learning the alphabet throughout fall/winter/spring. Simple, nutritious and delicious projects will focus on ‘special’ letters of the alphabet.

5105 3-5y SHP Jan 11-Feb 8 4:30-6:00PM 5 T $139 5106 3-5y SHP Feb 22-Mar 22 4:30-6:00PM 5 T $139 5113 3-5y SHP Apr 12-May 10 4:30-6:00PM 5 T $139

Creative Chefs

This hands-on cooking series offers participants an opportunity to develop skills throughout the school year. Through individualized attention, participants will learn basic food and kitchen safety - from prepping to clean-up - ending the session with knowledge and confidence to cook for family and friends.

5107 7-11y SHP Jan 13-Feb 10 4:30-6:30PM 5 Th $179 5115 7-11y SHP Apr 14-May 12 4:30-6:30PM 5 Th $179

Hearty Herbivores

Calling all veggie heads! Learn to cook with many whole food ingredients such as fruits, veggies, beans, legumes, and grains. This course will exclude all dairy, eggs, and meat while providing insightful lessons on substitution. Students will learn about how flavors and textures work together to create delicious meals!

5111 7-11y SHP Jan 12-Feb 9 4:30-6:00PM 5 W $159 5116 7-11y SHP Apr 13-May 11 4:30-6:00PM 5 W $159

Indian Cuisine

If you would like to expand your palate and love healthy meals, you’ll want to join this class for some culinary fun! You will learn how to use fresh ingredients along with delicate mixtures of many different spices. A wide range and variety of dishes will be created that include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian options.

5112 18y+ CCC Jan 13-Feb 10 7:00-9:00PM 5 Th $175 5117 18y+ CCC Apr 14-May 12 7:00-9:00PM 5 Th $175

Storybook Cooking for Small Chefs

In a small group setting, Small Chefs will learn how to follow directions, measure, mix, and learn kitchen safety, manners and etiquette. The stories from children’s literature we read will inspire the recipes we learn to create through hands-on cooking.

5110 4-7y SHP Jan 14-Feb 11 4:30-6:00PM 5 F $139 5118 4-7y SHP Apr 15-May 13 4:30-6:00PM 5 F $139

INTRODUCTION TO FISHING

APRIL 2 • 10AM– 12PM • $49 NATURE LEARNING CENTER

Introductory fishing class for children ages 7 & up. Learn the basics of fishing including; knot tying, casting, what fish eat, bait selection, and more! Fremont.gov/Fishing

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THE KIDZ UNIVERSE MUSIC WITH ZHANNA

AGES 1M–5Y

You and your little one will engage in music-making activities, dancing and moving in response to the music; listening and participating in engaging music-related stories; singing; practicing active listening; mastering the steady beat; learning about different music styles; and much more! Cost: $209 / Material fee: $69/family Thu., Jan 20-Mar 17 & Apr 7-Jun 2 10:40-11:25 AM

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Creative Claywork

Children’s perceptual ability, motor skills, and artistic confidence are enhanced in this fun class focused on developing hand/eye coordination and utilizing basic hand-building skills. Participants will complete a variety of fun projects. Instructor: Susan Bettencourt

5075 4-7y LCCC Jan 12-Feb 9 3:45-4:45PM 5 W $139 5089 4-7y LCCC Apr 27-May 25 3:45-4:45PM 5 W $139

Hands Together Ceramics

Roll, pinch, and pound! Explore ceramics with your child! Together, enjoy a tactile experience using clay as we hand-build playful projects and create personal treasures and memories that will last a lifetime. Instructor: Susan Bettencourt

5076 8-12y LCCC Jan 23-Feb 20 1:00-3:00PM 5 S $179 5077 4-7y LCCC Jan 12-Feb 9 5:45-6y:45PM 5 W $159 5090 8-12y LCCC Apr 24-May 22 1:00-3:00PM 5 S $179 5091 4-7y LCCC Apr 27-May 25 5:45-6y:45PM 5 W $159

Beginner’s Pottery

Explore the world of pottery as you learn how to build usable ceramics from scratch with your hands, and continue your creativity with design and glaze! Make one-of-a-kind ceramics you can take home or gift to family or a friend. Instructor: Susan Bettencourt

5064 7-15y LCCC Jan 21-Feb 18 5:00-7:00PM 5 F $179 5065 7-15y LCCC Feb 25-Mar 25 5:00-7:00PM 5 F $179 5078 7-15y LCCC Apr 29-May 27 5:00-7:00PM 5 F $179

Ceramics for Adults

Join in the adventures of clay; perfect for beginners and those with experience! Learn hand-building techniques - building a pinch pot, coil pot, slab-built vessel, glazing; and an introduction to wheel throwing. Intermediate/continuing students receive instruction on current works and continuing instruction on the wheel. COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines followed. Material fee: $15 per clay bag. No class July 4. Instructor: Susan Bettencourt

5067 15y+ LCCC Jan 12-Mar 2 7:00-9:30PM 8 W $249 5074 15y+ LCCC Jan 13-Mar 3 4:30-7:00PM 8 Th $249 5068 15y+ LCCC Jan 13-Mar 3 7:00-9:30PM 8 Th $249 5069 15y+ LCCC Jan 21-Mar 11 7:00-9:30PM 8 F $249 5066 15y+ LCCC Jan 23-Mar 13 3:00-5:30PM 8 S $249 5072 15y+ LCCC Mar 9-Apr 27 7:00-9:30PM 8 W $249 5088 15y+ LCCC Mar 10-Apr 28 4:30-7:00PM 8 Th $249 5071 15y+ LCCC Mar 10-Apr 28 7:00-9:30PM 8 Th $249 5073 15y+ LCCC Mar 18-May 6 7:00-9:30PM 8 F $249 5070 15y+ LCCC Mar 20-May 15 3:00-5:30PM 8 S $249 5081 15y+ LCCC May 4-Jun 22 7:00-9:30PM 8 W $249 5082 15y+ LCCC May 5-Jun 23 7:00-9:30PM 8 Th $249 5083 15y+ LCCC May 13-Jul 1 7:00-9:30PM 8 F $249 5080 15y+ LCCC May 22-Jul 24 3:00-5:30PM 8 S $249 5160 15y+ LCCC May 5-Jun 23 4:30-7:00PM 8 Th $249

PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital Photography

Learn camera basics and techniques for taking better pictures: portrait, action, travel, and close-up shots. Learn safe ways to store your pictures outside your camera and how to re-use the space on your memory card. Instructor Len Cook has 15 years’ experience as a photojournalist and over 25 years as a photographer and instructor. Instructor: Len Cook

5128 15y+ IRCC Jan 12-Feb 9 7:00-9:00PM 5 W $139 5130 15y+ IRCC Apr 13-May 11 7:00-9:00PM 5 W $139

Digital Photography - Intermediate

Take your photos to the next level! Learn to control your images and efficiently share them! Focal length, viewpoint, composition, lighting, sharpness and other controls contribute to the message in your photos. Explore free and low-cost photo editing software and online photo sharing. Get the best possible results from online or local printing services. Instructor Len Cook has 15 years’ experience as a photojournalist and over 25 years as a photographer and instructor. Instructor: Len Cook

5129 15y+ IRCC Feb 16-Mar 16 7:00-9:00PM 5 W $159 5131 15y+ IRCC May 11-Jun 8 7:00-9:00PM 5 W $159

Photography @ Patterson House - Advanced

A new, advanced-level photography class will use the beautiful Fremont Patterson House as backdrop and interior environment to explore artistic and commercial photography techniques and tools. The program will include lessons in interior “real-estate” style photography (problems and best practices)documentary photography of a historical site lightpainting tools and techniques. All participants will get an amazing hands-on experience with a blanket-over-the-head view camera. Those who wish to complete the experience by actually shooting photos(!) may do so by purchasing film and processing from Len prior to that class session. Instructor: Len Cook

5327 15y+ AHF Feb 27-Mar 27 10:00AM-12:00PM 5 S $159

FACILITY RENTALS

The City of Fremont offers several indoor and outdoor rental facilities for your family or business for parties, reunions, meetings, and celebrations! Picnic areas are available for reservation.

Family Reunions/Picnics Company Events Meetings & Gatherings Weddings & Parties Indoor & Outdoor Areas Capacities include: 20-300 Multiple Locations Book up to 1 year in advance

For detailed information including rates and requirements call (51 0) 494-4300 or visit Fremont.gov/FacilityRentals