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Fall Session I August 23–October
Nanci’s Musiktime Classes for Children
ages 0–5 r$110 N$130 Join us with your little one for a joyful morning of music making with friends. We’ll bounce, sing, chant, giggle, move, play instruments, and dance. Nanci Schneidinger has been leading music classes for Oakland/Piedmont families for over 20 years. Children of all ages are delighted with her puppetry and her creative teaching style. Class participants will receive access to Nanci’s Fall Spotify playlist which includes familiar folk favorites, as well as fun new engaging melodies for your home and car rides.
Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 9:45–10:15am Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 10:30–11:00am Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 11:15–11:45am Instructor: Nanci’s Musiktime Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 4; Max: 12
Nanci’s Musiktime Classes for Children
ages 0–5 r$80 N$92 Join us with your little one for a joyful morning of music making with friends. We’ll bounce, sing, chant, giggle, move, play instruments, and dance. Nanci Schneidinger has been leading music classes for Oakland/Piedmont families for over 20 years. Children of all ages are delighted with her puppetry and her creative teaching style. Class participants will receive access to Nanci’s Fall Spotify playlist which includes familiar folk favorites, as well as fun new engaging melodies for your home and car rides.
Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×) 9:45–10:15am Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×) 10:30–11:00am Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×) 11:15–11:45am Instructor: Nanci’s Musiktime Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 4; Max: 12
Jewelry Making: Beading Basics
ages 8–12 r$226 N$251 Ready to take your first step on your jewelry making journey? In this beginner beading class, get to know the tools of the trade, and all the techniques you need to know to start creating unique, dazzling beaded jewelry from scratch! Students will gain the knowledge and skill to create their own jewelry pieces. This class is a prerequisite for all other jewelry making courses. Material Fee: $51
Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 3:30–4:30pm Instructor: Stacee Gillelen, Dragonfly Designs, LLC Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 8; Max: 12
Painting: Birds of a Feather
ages 8–12 r$186 N$206 Get a birds-eye view of how to sketch and paint a trio of feathered friends against a cheery blue sky! In this acrylic painting class, young artists will learn fundamental brush techniques to create depth and contrast while giving their subject matter fun personalities. Material Fee: $36
Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm Instructor: Stacee Gillelen, Dragonfly Designs, LLC Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 8; Max: 12
Clay: Pinch, Coil & Slab
ages 8–12 r$217 N$242 You may be thinking, ‘ouch!’ Don’t worry, these are techniques on clay, not your arm! You’ll learn how to make striking pinch, coil, and slab pots with a very special tool—your own hands! Material Fee: $42
Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 4:30–5:30pm Instructor: Stacee Gillelen, Dragonfly Designs, LLC Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 8; Max: 10
Creative Drama: Puppetry
ages 6–10 r$198 N$223 This program introduces students to the magical world of puppetry through hands-on craft projects, exploration, and performance workshops. Each day, students will make puppet crafts and explore different styles of puppetry through use of puppets and various media. On the final day, students will present a variety show using the puppets they have made throughout the program. A great time is guaranteed for all!
M/W/F Nov 29–Dec 17 (9×) 3:30–5:30pm Instructor: Fool Moon Theatre Arts Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 6; Max: 12
Kids’ Carpentry
ages 5–6 Kids Carpentry is designed for students to gain experience in measuring, physical engineering, abstract reasoning, applied math, fine motor skill, patience, and safe use of hand carpentry tools. Projects evolve with each student’s pace. There are a variety of projects such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, airplanes, etc. Please wear closed toe shoes. Material Fee: $25 (Session I), $15 (Session II) session i r$220 N$245
Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×)
2:15–3:15pm
session ii r$185 N$210
Thur Oct 14–Dec 9 (6×)* 2:15–3:15pm
Instructor: Casey Nutt Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 4; Max: 7 *No class on Nov 4, 11 & 25
Kids’ Carpentry
ages 6–9 Kids Carpentry is designed for students to gain experience in measuring, physical engineering, abstract reasoning, applied math, fine motor skill, patience, and safe use of hand carpentry tools. Projects evolve with each student’s pace. There are a variety of projects such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, airplanes, etc. Please wear closed toe shoes. Material Fee: $25 (Session I), $15 (Session II) session i r$220 N$245
Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×)
3:15–4:20pm
session ii r$185 N$210
Thur Oct 14–Dec 9 (6×)* 3:15–4:20pm
Instructor: Casey Nutt Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 4; Max: 8 *No class on Nov 4, 11 & 25
Kids’ Carpentry
ages 8–11 Kids Carpentry is designed for students to gain experience in measuring, physical engineering, abstract reasoning, applied math, fine motor skill, patience, and safe use of hand carpentry tools. Projects evolve with each student’s pace. There are a variety of projects such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, airplanes, etc. Please wear closed toe shoes. Material Fee: $25 (Session I), $15 (Session II) session i r$220 N$245
Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×)
4:20–5:30pm
session ii r$185 N$210
Thur Oct 14–Dec 9 (6×)* 4:20–5:30pm Instructor: Casey Nutt Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 4; Max: 8 *No class on Nov 4, 11 & 25
Clay & Crafts Exploration
ages 5–7 Every other week will be dedicated to clay projects. We will explore ways to make clay animal sculptures, dragons, castles & houses, penguins jars, jewelry boxes, plates, bowls— sky’s the limit, it’s your choice. Alternating weeks will be craft time. Past projects for crafts weeks have been: light jars, mosaics, slime making, sun prints, marbleized rock painting, and exploding chalk!
For Session III, basic ceramic building and finishing skills will be taught. Instructor will lead classes to make clay animal sculptures, dragons, castles and houses, penguins jars, jewelry boxes, plates, bowls, or even your favorite video game character. Material Fee: $35 (Session I & II), $15 (Session III) session i r$285 N$315
Mon Aug 23–Oct 4 (6×)* 3:30–4:30pm session ii r$285 N$315
Mon Oct 11–Nov 15 (6×)
3:30–4:30pm
session iii r$135 N$155
Mon Nov 29–Dec 13 (3×) 3:30–4:30pm Instructor: Catrina Marchetti Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 5; Max: 10 *No class on Sept 6
Clay, Crafts & Goodies
ages 8–13 Every other week will be dedicated to clay projects. We will explore ways to make clay animal sculptures, dragons, castles & houses, penguins jars, jewelry boxes, plates, bowls, or even your favorite video game character...sky’s the limit, it’s camper’s choice. Wheel throwing will be taught if classes are allowed indoors. Alternating weeks will be craft time. Past projects for crafts weeks have been: game making, mosaics, slime making, mix media sculpture, marbleized rock painting, exploding chalk, and cracked marbles!
Wednesdays we will start the day by preparing a special snack together outside. Students have chosen to have hot chocolate, pizza, quesadillas, muffins, cupcakes, ice cream sundaes and more. Some food will be made by students and some ahead of time by the instructor. A delicious mid-week treat.
For Session III, same as Sessions I & II except, two weeks will be dedicated to clay projects & one week for crafts. Material Fee: $60 (Session I & II), $40 (Session III) session i r$580 N$610
Wed/Fri Aug 25–Oct 6 (13×)* 3:30–5:00pm session ii r$564 N$594
Wed/Fri Oct 13–Nov 19 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm session iii r$295 N$325
