Civic Arts Education Winter 2012 Class Catalog by City of Walnut Creek Arts+Rec

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Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation

ART from the HEART ¡Viva Arts! is proud to bring you its seventh annual fundraiser, brought to you by the Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation. On Friday, February 3, 2012, the Shadelands Auditorium will come alive with song and dance performances, complimentary wine and food, active bidding on both silent and live auction items, and the drawing of our exciting rafÁe prize, a 2-night stay on the Mendocino Coast. Our emcee for the evening is Walnut Creek City Manager, Ken Nordhoff. February is Valentine’s month and we want you to experience the joys of supporting the Arts in the Diablo Valley. All proceeds from the evening will go towards scholarships and quality programming for all Civic Arts Education disciplines. Tickets can be purchased in advance ($65 per person) or at the event ($75). Call 925-939-2787, or visit www.friendsartsed.org to Ànd out how to buy tickets. Click on the “Bidding For Good” link to view some of the silent auction items and place your bids ahead of time. Can’t attend but want to support arts education? You can: • Make a Ànancial donation • Buy rafÁe tickets for a 2-night stay on the Mendocino coast. To Ànd out how, call 925-939-2787, or visit www.friendsartsed.org The Friends Foundation would like to thank our ofÀcial food sponsor, Wilma Lott Catering and our media sponsor, Diablo Magazine. Did you know? Civic Arts Education of Walnut Creek is the largest community arts education program in Northern California. Each quarter over 130 classes, workshops and programs are offered, with over 7000 participants from pre-schoolers to senior adults. Fine arts, music, dance and theater programs are facilitated by professional artists and instructors. Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation, is a non-proÀt organization dedicated to ensuring everyone in Contra Costa county has access to arts learning regardless of the ability to pay. This past year over 100 scholarships were awarded to grateful students.

Why you should be a FRIEND OF THE ARTS • Are you one of the thousands of Contra Costa and Bay Area residents who have enjoyed participating in the many arts classes offered by Civic Arts Education? • Are you an active supporter of the arts who believes that arts education shapes every stage of life and helps communities and economies to thrive? The Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation seeks your support for our nonproÀt organization. A donation will help sponsor a child’s violin lessons, a senior’s ceramics class or a special needs student’s access to music or art therapy. The Foundation provides critically needed funding for disadvantaged youth and disabled adults and seniors so they may participate in the art, music, dance and drama at Civic Arts Education. Call (925) 939-2787 to make a donation or volunteer. You can also visit www.friendsartsed.org to Ànd out more and make an online contribution, or become a Facebook friend and see photos of last year’s Viva Arts fundraiser!

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“It’s loads of fun!” “I’ve made a lot of new friends!” Jillian Fenty and Matthew Pollock are two lucky teenagers excited to be participating in Civic Arts Education’s Junior and Teen Theater yearlong programs with Friends Foundation sponsored scholarships. Matthew, a seventh grader at Foothill Middle School, has just begun his third year with Junior Theatre, a Civic Arts Education advanced group of young performers that produces two large-scale productions a year. His Àrst role was that of Tweedle-Dumb in a production of Alice in Wonderland, but Matthew’s favorite, he says, was playing the role of a roving reporter in True Stories. Besides meeting new people, he loves the energy that comes from being part of the theater group. Matthew has also participated in By the Kids, For the Kids for the past two years. This student produced and directed charity event, which just took place on October 2, beneÀts the Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation scholarship fund and the Monument Crisis Center. Matthew is a 7th grader at Foothill Middle School where he has the opportunity to continue working on his techniques in school-run Improv and Drama classes. Jillian, a freshman at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, only became involved in theater about a year ago. “My mom’s a singing and voice instructor, so I learned to sing when I was young and started performing in theater when I was 7.” Her older sister’s long involvement with the Civic Arts Education Youth Theater programs convinced Jillian to give it a try herself although she was reluctant at Àrst. “I was nervous about not knowing anyone, but my family Ànally talked me into signing up for the summer theater classes in 2010. I made lots of friends and found out how much fun it was!” She went on to join Teen Theatre, Civic Art’s more advanced program that works on the Àner skills of dance, vocals, character development and production and produces two musical events a year. Jillian was excited to be able to travel with the group to Atlanta last spring for the Junior Theater Festival. At school she is Ànding other activities to engage her interest and is currently taking Yearbook and Spanish electives. To Ànd out how you can ensure all kids in Contra Costa County have access to arts learning regardless of their Ànancial circumstances, consider supporting the Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation. You can attend our annual fundraiser, ¡Viva Arts! on February 3, 2012, buy rafÁe tickets (where you do not need to be present to win) and/or make a monetary donation to the Friends Foundation. For more information, call 925-939-2787 or visit www.friendsartsed.org.

Meet the Friends Foundation’s Newest Board Member: Suzanne Masella Supporting the arts in Walnut Creek is not new to Suzanne Masella. As a Walnut Creek Arts Commissioner, a position she has held since 2007, Suzanne has approved large public arts projects, served as a liaison to the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts, consulted with the Bedford Gallery, and has volunteered with the Civic Arts Education Youth and Teen Theatre. She also was a founding member of the Walnut Creek Film Festival and served on the Library Opening Committee. Suzanne and her husband moved to Walnut Creek from Oakland 13 years ago and says that “Walnut Creek combines the serenity of the country with the edgy urban experience, reminiscent of my hometown, Brooklyn.” An east coast transplant, she moved to the Bay Area in 1975 to pursue an active career in real estate and is currently a full time residential broker associate with Better Homes & Gardens Mason McDufÀe. “You will never Ànd me without a book, and sometimes 2 or 3, at arms reach,” she admits. “When I am not at home reading, cooking or listening to KFOG, I am out and about in our wonderful city.” Besides testing every restaurant in town, she is a Jeopardy contender, Trivia night team member and daily crossword puzzler. “I have a passion for movies, theatre, ballet, baseball games and love to dance to live music, at small local clubs or large arenas.” Suzanne has sat on the Friends Foundation board for over a year, serving as an Arts Commissioner liaison. “I decided that it was time to become an active board member so I can be more involved with all its wonderful projects.”

THE FRIENDS FOUNDATION BOARD of DIRECTORS Mary Leigh Miller, President; Nan Siegel,Vice President; Cynthia White, Secretary; Paula Evangelou, Treasurer; Elaine Burman, OfÀce Manager; June Bowen, Fritz Brunner, Phyllis Ceaser, Karen Cassano, Natalie Inouye, Kathy Jakel, Robin Rangel

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ADULT CLASSES

Winter 2012

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Ruthanne Tudball

Join Civic Arts on Saturday, Feb 18, for an exciting Master Potter Workshop. California native and full-time potter, Ruthanne Tudball is one of the foremost potters in the UK, pioneering the soda glazing technique. She will demonstrate throwing, manipulating and assembling pieces while fresh on the wheel to capture the soft organic quality of the clay and preserve that softness in the Ànished piece. A slide presentation of her work created in her studio at Temple Barn Pottery in Norfolk, England, will also be shown. See page 5 for more details or log on to our EZReg system at www.arts-ed.org to enroll.

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

Studio use is for instruction and other learning. Work produced or Àred in the Civic Arts Ed Ceramics Studio may not be sold except through the Clay Arts Guild and Civic Arts Ed. No work produced outside of classes or open studio will be Àred. Class and workshop fees include Àring. Clay must be purchased in class. Tools and tool kits may be purchased in the studio.

Studio Cleanup March 17, 10am-12pm

SPECIAL INTEREST

18529 (Int/Adv) We, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Michael Berkley; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $184; 60+: $174; Classes: 10

Raku is a low-Àring process. Preheated ware is put into a hot kiln with tongs, then withdrawn and usually heavily smoked. Focus on forms and techniques that work well with the Raku Àring process. First half of class will include an overview of Raku and methods of making both handbuilt and wheel thrown objects that work well with the colors and character of Raku glazes. Demos of glaze application, use of resists, terra sigillata and other techniques. Second half of class focuses on learning how to Àre work that has been made. Note: Students participate in the Àring process and must be physically able to pull their own work from kiln. It is advisable students provide their own gloves and tongs which are also available in the studio for purchase. Prerequisite: 1 quarter of ceramics. No clay beginners. All clay must be purchased in studio. No registration permitted after second class.

18530 (Beg/Adv) Th, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Ann Henderson; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $184; 60+: $174; Classes: 10 18533 (Beg/Adv) Th, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Lesley Jensen; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $184; 60+: $174; Classes: 10

CORE CLASSES Ceramics

Learn to wheel throw or handbuild basic ceramic forms. Decorating, glazing and Àring techniques will be covered. Emphasis on developing a personal sense of form using sound fundamental skills. Prerequisites: For all Int-Adv classes student must be able to center and throw a simple cylinder and bowl form. Note: It is highly recommended that all beginning students attend Àrst class. 18525 (Beg/Int) Mo, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Lynne Meade; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 8 18526 (Int/Adv) Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Lynne Meade; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 8

18528 (Int/Adv) Tu, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Bruno Kark; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $184; 60+: $174; Classes: 10

18527 (Beg/Int) Mo, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Coreen Abbott; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 8

18531 (Beg/Adv) Sa, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 7-Mar 10 No class Feb 18 Roger Yee; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $174; 60+: $164; Classes: 9

Intro to Sculpture (Beg/Adv) More fully understand the process of working with clay and constructing sculpted ceramic objects from functional to Àgurative. Investigate broad artistic concepts like abstraction, representation, form and/or narrative through building demonstrations, image presentations and our own explorations in the studio. Techniques include pinch, slab, coil and solid hand building methods. Surface texture and treatments both ceramic and nontraditional also addressed. No wheel work will be taught. 18534 Tu, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Chris Kanyusik; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $184; 60+: $174; Classes: 10

Pottery Making for Raku Firing

18539 Fr, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 James Newton; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $223; 60+: $211; Classes: 10 18540 Fr, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Michael Berkley; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $223; 60+: $211; Classes: 10

Sodium Vapor (Int/Adv) Emphasis on ceramic work for high-Àre salt kiln, to be stacked with kiln shelves. Students participate in loading and unloading of kilns. Enrollment limited to 20. 18536 (Int/Adv) We, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Peter Coussoulis; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $223; 60+: $211; Classes: 10

18535 Tu, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Chris Kanyusik; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $184; 60+: $174; Classes: 10

Continued next column Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 DANCE

Explore a broad variety of techniques and ideas for creating works with soft slabs of clay! Garden Vessels, dinnerware and Wall Reliefs will be among the projects in this course. A variety of surface treatments will be used. Bring your imagination and a sketchbook to the Àrst class.

The Àrst dance class is a placement class to ensure each student is enrolled in the appropriate class. We encourage all students to stay enrolled in the same level for at least one year, unless the instructor advises otherwise. ONE CLASS DROP- IN FEE: $16 FIVE-CLASS DROP-IN CARD FEE: $75

18542 Th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Ellen Sachtschale; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $184; 60+: $174; Classes: 10

Floor Barre and Hatha Yoga Handmade Art Tiles & Wall Reliefs (Beg/Int/Adv) Explore a variety of methods for making art tiles and wall reliefs. Emphasis on decorative techniques with underglazes, slips and glazes to enhance your work. Moldmaking techniques and use of extruded forms will be included. Surface decoration with carving, stamp images and relief designs. 18541 Su, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Jan 22-Mar 11 No class Feb 19 Ed Blackburn; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $172; 60+: $163; Classes: 7

WORKSHOPS NEW Master Potter Workshop: A Day with Ruthanne Tudball Ruthanne Tudball, a California native and a fulltime potter since 1989, currently works out of her studio at Temple Barn Pottery in Norfolk, England. Her expertise is in soda glazing, and she has published a highly acclaimed book on the subject. She will be demonstrating throwing, manipulating and assembling pieces while fresh on the wheel to capture the soft organic quality of the clay and preserve that softness in the Ànished piece. Work in her studio is slip-decorated stoneware vapor Àred in a wood/ gass kiln which she will show in a slide presentation. Bring a pot luck dish to share. Cosponsored by Walnut Creek n. Clay Arts Guild, Trax and Clay & Glass 18543 Sa, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Feb 18 Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $77 Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild Fee: $42 Clay & Glass Artists Foundation afÀliates Fee: $67

OPEN STUDIOS Open Studio Ceramics Open Studio provides up to 30 hours per week of supervised studio time open to all enrolled ceramics and sculpture students to enhance skills learned and knowledge of the ceramics craft and to share this interest. Hours may be adjusted at City of Walnut Creek’s discretion as needed. No instruction is provided. Student must purchase clay in the studio and provide own tools. Glazes, Àring and use of studio equipment are included in the fee. Clay Arts Guild membership qualiÀes students for discounted open studio fee and other beneÀts (see above). Use of the ceramics studio is strictly for noncommercial learning purposes and work produced may be sold only through authorized sales or donated to support the program. Note: Studio is closed on all legal City holidays. Actual hours and any changes are posted in studio. Must also be currently enrolled in a ceramics class. 18532 No open studio on Jan 16, Feb 18, Feb 19, Feb 20 Studio E, Civic Park Studios Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild Members: $69 Nonmembers: $129

See descriptions under HEALTH & FITNESS section.

Adult Ballet (Int) For students with some formal ballet training. Class includes a barre warm-up, center work, turns, jumps and leaps. Ballet shoes required. Proper ballet attire is not required but wear something that Àts close to the body. 18719 Age: 14 and up We, 7:45 PM-9:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Jennifer O’Neill; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $107; 60+: $102; Classes: 10

Tap-Adult Adult/teen tap is an ideal physical workout and artistic outlet in one! Our tap embraces other dance forms such as ballet and jazz, while promoting musicality, strength, Áexibility and balance for the beginning and advanced student alike. Includes a series of warmup exercises, stationary center work and traveling combinations which culminate in a routine set to music. 18720 Age: 13 and up (Tap Fundamentals) Tu, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Celeste Lococo; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $95; 60+: $90; Classes: 10 18721 Age: 13 and up (Musical Theatre Tap) Tu, 7:30 PM-8:30 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Celeste Lococo; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $95; 60+: $90; Classes: 10

DECORATIVE & FIBER ARTS Loom Weaving (Beg)

ADULT CLASSES

Handbuilding with Soft Slabs (Beg/Adv)

You have to be warped to weave, or so they say. Join us in this playful class, focusing on loom warping skills. Working on 4-harness Áoor looms, learn how to design with pattern, color and texture, creating a sampler and a project of your choice. Looms and some yarns provided. Supply fee: $5 payable at Àrst class. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org. 18759 Th, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $178; 60+: $168; Classes: 10

Loom Weaving (Continuing) Once the weaver is secure in loom warping techniques, the range of weaving projects is limitless. Explore, at your own level, projects such as weaving rugs, double weaves, lace weaves, tapestries, or colonial overshots. Supply fee: $5 payable at Àrst class. Prerequisite: Beginning Weaving or instructor’s ok. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org 18760 Th, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $178; 60+: $168; Classes: 10 18761 Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $178; 60+: $168; Classes: 10

Art of Tapestry Weaving

Learn to create beautiful pictorial weavings using classic European techniques used since medieval times. You’ll warp a small portable loom and choose sumptuous colors of Àne wool yarns. Learn techniques including plain weave, straight and diagonal lines, curves and color blending. Look at contemporary and historical work and discuss the basics of designing for tapestry. If you have tapestry or other weaving experience, this will be an exciting opportunity to learn or improve techniques such as weaving with Aubusson bobbins and weaving perfect circles. Beginners welcome. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. 18863 We, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Jan 18-Feb 29 Tricia Goldberg; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $155; 60+: $147; Classes: 7

Artists Market

Our Artists Market will open Friday, Dec 2, 5-9pm, and continue through Sunday at the Shadelands Auditorium, 111 N. Wiget Lane, and at the Clay Arts Studio in downtown Civic Park. The sale features ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, glass and much more, all featured by CAE faculty and students. New this year will be a “Kids Only Shopping” area at Shadelands on Sat from 11am-4pm where all items will be $12 or less.

From Our Studio to Your Home

Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

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ADULT CLASSES

Winter 2012

Ana Lisa Hedstrom, a well-respected textile artist, works innovatively to manipulate color and scale--combining traditional techniques like arashi shibori with hi-tech equipment like digital scanners. An award-winning artist, her work is in the permanent collections of many reputable museums all over the world. Come to a twoday workshop on Jan 21 & 22 and learn the techniques of traditional Japanese shibori, which can be adapted for contemporary applications for art textiles, clothing and quilts. It’s easy to register at www.arts-ed.org by clicking on the EZReg icon.

Not only is the rigid heddle loom very portable and easy to use, it is very versatile. Think of the many beautiful indigenous pattern weavings of Latin American and Southeast Asia, which are made on looms similar to the rigid heddle loom. You will have an opportunity to explore a range of lace and patterned weaves such as leno lace, Spanish medallion and pick up patterns. Bring a lunch. Bring your own yarn or pay a supply fee of $10. Loom may be rented for $5 or bring your own warped rigid heddle loom. Materials list online at www.artsed.org. 18763 Age: 14 and up Sa, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Feb 25 Reba Siero; Studio H, Heather Farm Preschool Fee: $61; Classes: 1

DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY The photography darkroom is intended to only provide equipment and supplies for purposes of noncommercial and recreational beneÀt to the community. Our thanks to WCTV for generous support for development of HD video for our community.

CAE Photography Forum The Mission of the Photography Forum is to encourage photographers of all levels to continue to study the art of photography, practice and produce new work, and to share ideas and experiences. Open to all who have an interest in continuing to improve their photography skills. Both digital and Àlm camera users welcome. Meets monthly (June 1 through May 31) to share images, critiques, technical developments, and hear guest speakers. Photographic Field Trips and Workshops allow members to broaden their knowledge of photography. Field trip expenses (entry fees, liability, travel and other costs) are the responsibility of participants. Attendance at one meeting is free to enrolled CAE students. No prorated fee. Pre-registration recommended.

NEW Papier-mâché Whimsy

No kilns, chisels, or marble stone required. Using the age-old process of papier-mâché, create a sculpture from recycled newspaper, cardboard, paste, paint and ingenuity. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, learn the basic construction the Àrst week. The second week you will Ànish your piece with a variety of materials, giving you the foundation for your future creative projects, anything from beads, bowls or bracelets, to full size standing Àgures, realistic, fanciful, or abstract. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org. 18875 Age: 14 and up Sa, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Feb 4-11 M.J. Schuppert Wilson; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $61; Classes: 2

NEW Shibori Tradition and Innovation

Learn the techniques of traditional Japanese shibori and adapt them for contemporary applications for art textiles, clothing and quilts. Develop skills for arashi shibori pole wrapping, folding and clamping, including carved clamps and nui shibori stitch resist. Experiment using a sewing machine and smocking pleater to create new patterns and textures. An indigo vat and several natural dyes will be available. Instructor will bring traditional Japanese indigo shibori samples, examples of her work and a variety of books and catalogs for inspiration. Bring a bag lunch. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Workshop - II

18859 Sa/Su, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Jan 21 & 22 Ana Lisa Hedstrom; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $162; Classes: 2

NEW Curious About Spinning There is a magic that happens as the raw wool in your hand become yarn for you to use. Bring your questions and curiosity to this introductory class on spinning. Instructor will demonstrate how to spin with a drop spindle and a spinning wheel, as well as talk about different types of yarn you can spin. Students will get a chance to try their hand in both. There will be an overview of the entire process of the sheep to shawl. 18832 Sa, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, Feb 4 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $32; Classes: 1

Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Workshop - I The rigid heddle loom is very portable, inexpensive and a great tool for making gifts. Knitters wanting to use up leftover yarn, spinners with yarn to spare, and for those just wanting to try out weaving, this is the class for you. Learn how to warp using the direct warping peg method and to weave a scarf using a variety of yarns. All experience levels welcome, including returning students. Bring a lunch. Bring your own yarn or pay a supply fee of $10. Loom may be rented for $5 or bring your own. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org. 18762 Age: 14 and up Sa, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Jan 28 Reba Siero; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $61; Classes: 1

17840 Tu, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM, Jun 21-May 15 (Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month) Tom Crews; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $65 yearly membership

CORE CLASSES Using Your Digital Point & Shoot Camera Having trouble getting your digital camera to give you the results you want? Learn all the features and controls of your digital camera. Learn to make better creative decisions, how to control lighting, movement and Áash. Learn how to download pictures from camera into computer, save to a CD, for print or email. Bring your camera manual, and questions to class for individual help. 18772 Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Feb 13-Mar 12 No class Feb 20 Greg Hazard; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $79; 60+: $74; Classes: 4

Using Your Digital SLR Camera Having trouble getting your digital SLR camera to give you the results you want? Learn all the features and controls of your digital camera. We will discuss making better creative decisions, how to control lighting, movement and Áash. Learn how to download pictures from camera into computer, save to a CD, for print or email. Bring your camera manual, and questions to class for individual help. 18771 Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 9-Feb 6 No class Jan 16 Greg Hazard; Practice Studio 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $79; 60+: $74; Classes: 4

Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 Getting to Know & Love your Digital SLR (Beg)

18819 Th, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, Mar 8 Beth Witrogen; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $69; Classes: 1 18820 Sa, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, Mar 10 Beth Witrogen; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $69; Classes: 1

Inside Your Canon DSLR Learn about all of the features of your Canon EOS Digital Single Lens ReÁex Camera. We will cover all of the functions of the camera’s buttons, dials, and menus and how these features will help in improving your photography. Bring your camera, instruction book, and questions. 18788 Sa, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, Feb 4 Tom Crews; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $37; Classes: 1

Inside Your Nikon DSLR Learn about all of the features of your Nikon Digital Single Lens ReÁex Camera. We will cover all of the functions of the camera’s buttons, dials, and menus and how these features will help in improving your photography. Bring your camera, instruction book, and questions. 18787 Sa, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM, Feb 4 Tom Crews; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $37; Classes: 1

The Magic of Black & White

Are you frustrated by how complex Photoshop seems? This class will show the beginner how to achieve beautiful editing in photoshop the easy way -- no layers, no ctl-shift#, no complex commands to follow: just straight forward ways to make your images look beautiful! Laptop computers with Photoshop CS2 provided if you do not have Photoshop on yours. Bring images on a USB thumbdrive or memory card to download into the laptop.

Without the distraction of color you can make powerful images that reveal the essence of a landscape, and with infrared you can often transform a good landscape into something absolutely magical. We’ll cover good composition, seeing with fresh eyes, conventional and infrared digital capture and conversion from RAW Àles, plus working with B&W Àlm. During two Àeld trips we’ll photograph some of our best local scenery early and late in the day. Finally, we’ll critique your best work. Use any digital or Àlm camera that allows manual control of focus, aperture, and shutter speed, provided you already understand its controls. (All cameras can shoot B&W, but not all can capture infrared; check with instructor if in doubt.) Tripod and remote release highly recommended.

18773 Tu, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Jan 10-24 Greg Hazard; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $52; 60+: $47; Classes: 3

SPECIAL INTEREST

18774 We, Sa, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, Feb 29-Mar 14 2 Àeld trips: Sat, Mar 3, 6:30am-11:00am and Sat Mar 10, 3-00-6:30pm Bill Helsel; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $94; Classes: 5

Professional Studio Lighting Discover the wonderful world of studio lighting. Uncover the mysteries of light. We will light tabletop objects as well as people and cover lighting techniques with wireless camera Áashes, incandescent lights and studio strobe lights. Umbrellas, soft boxes, large and small diffusion panels as well as reÁectors will be used. Must have basic exposure knowledge and use of an SLR camera (Àlm or digital). 18768 Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Feb 2-23 Greg Hazard; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $82; 60+: $77; Classes: 4

Meditative Photography (Beg/Int) Learn what it means to see ‘with unclouded eyes’. We will examine examples of contemplative (and abstract) photography and discuss the process of being stopped in our tracks by something that calls us to capture it photographically. Some lecture, interactive discussion, brief meditation and opportunities to shoot and journal our experiences. Practice between classes and bring up to 10 images for discussion in next class. Should have basic familiarity with your camera, but brief guidance will be given if needed. Bring your camera, one lens, manuals and a notebook/journal. Use either your memory card or Áash drive with only images for class. (This is not a color correction class, but some Photoshop will be used.)

NEW 5 Steps to Stunning Portraits Learn to use classic principles of composition to add power and focus to your work. Learn the subtle Ànishing touches which separate the top artists from the rest. Learn how to manage blotchy skin tones and imperfections and how to make eyes compelling yet natural. You’ll learn easy ways to use layer masks and blending modes to perform magic--eye transplants for the blinker in the group shot-and appear multiple times interacting with yourself in your own self-portrait. Laptop with Adobe Elements 9 or any edition of Photoshop 2 or later required.

18792 Mo, 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Jan 23-Feb 27 No class Feb 20 Jeffrey K. Smith; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; 60+: $99; Classes: 5

18775 Mo, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Jan 23-Feb 6 Beth Witrogen; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $52; Classes: 3

Intro to Photoshop Elements (Beg/Int) Photoshop Elements is a wonderful image editing program with most of the features of Photoshop which are directed primarily to the photographer. This class will concentrate on those features needed to edit your digital images. We will cover the basics for understanding Photoshop Elements including: how to navigate your way around these programs, viewing and saving your Àles, and resizing and cropping. We will focus on understanding layers, image adjustments, using levels, hue/saturation, color balance, how to use the select and image editing tools to work on photographs, and more. Finally we will discuss the importance of proper Color Management and workÁow techniques. Assignments allow students to practice the tools and techniques learned in class. Although not mandatory, students should have a laptop computer with Photoshop Elements installed. Please come early enough to allow time to set up your computer before class starts.

ADULT CLASSES

Got a new toy but don’t know how to use all those bells and whistles? Or have you not taken full advantage of your DSLR because you don’t get the kinds of pictures you thought it would take? Enjoy a daylong intensive to learn what it means to see light, how the camera and human eye see differently. Covers your equipment’s shooting modes, the histogram, basic functions, and more. Lecture, discussion and 2 shooting sessions with review of your work from instructor’s laptop. Please bring camera (and lens) manuals, empty memory card, fully charged battery, bag lunch and lots of questions.

Photoshop Made Simple

CAE offers many exciting photography classes, one of which is Jeffrey K. Smith’s “5 Steps to Stunning Portraits”. Create photos using techniques similar to those used in the photo below. Class will meet on Mon evenings for Àve weeks beginning Jan 23. Learn the subtle Ànishing touches which separate the top artists from the rest!

18769 Th, 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Feb 9-Mar 15 Tom Crews; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $82; 60+: $77; Classes: 6

7 Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

ADULT CLASSES

Winter 2012

NEW Telling Life’s Stories Everyone has a story--whether it’s your grandparents coming to America through Ellis Island, your daughter’s wedding, or your trip to the Grand Canyon. In this class you will learn to tell your stories using the latest in digital technology. You’ll learn how to create and include pictures and documents, vintage photographs and video and/or audio interviews in a video presentation. This video can be published on YouTube or simply saved as a legacy for your family. Mac Laptops with iLife software are furnished and expert instruction will guide you through the process. 18791 Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Noemi Zeigler; Civic Park, Park Place Fee: $170; Classes: 8

DRAWING, PAINTING & PRINTMAKING Some drawing and painting classes may use undraped models. Teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor. Some drawing experience recommended for beginning painting students.

Join photography instructor Bill Helsel this winter for “The Magic of Black & White” class. Bill is a Àne art, architectural, and stock photographer with a special interest in black and white infrared. This class includes two Àeld trips where you will photograph some of the best local scenery early and late in the day. For more information on Bill’s class, see the description on the previous page.

NEW Adding Snap to Your Photos

One of the most frequently asked questions received from photographers is ‘How do I add more snap to my photos?’ This class will explain how to take a correctly exposed photo using the histogram on the camera, bracketing, and setting up for HDR processing. We will cover some of the tools of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements to enhance the photos in post processing using levels, selective sharpening, HDR processing and more. A photographic assignment and Àeld trip allow students to practice the tools and techniques learned in class. Although not mandatory, students should have a laptop computer with either Photoshop CS5 (or earlier) or Photoshop Elements 9 program installed. Field trip destination will be announced in class. 18789 We, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Jan 11-Feb 1 Field trip: Jan 28, 11am to 1pm Tom Crews; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $87; 60+: $82; Classes: 5

The Fabulous Holga: Making Art with a Toy Camera

Free yourself from technology. Express your creativity. Break some rules. Join the Toy Camera revolution that’s sweeping the Àne art photographic community. Class introduces the fabulous Holga camera which uses medium format Àlm. A camera (which is yours to keep) and 2 rolls of Àlm included. Learn how to use camera, how to develop Àlm and how to scan negatives for printing. A Àeld trip will give you practice with composition and an occasion to experience for yourself the freedom of expression that comes with using a Holga. Another Àeld trip will visit a professional digital printing lab, while a class session will demonstrate darkroom printing. You will also have an opportunity to display your work for the class and to see fellow students’ work. Younger students 12-15 may enroll if parent is registered as well. Field trips tba in class.

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18770 Age: 16 and up Tu, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Jan 17-Mar 6 J.M. Golding; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $134; 60+: $128; Classes: 8

Photography Shootout (Int) This popular daylong workshop is for those who are already comfortable with their camera functions but want to learn to take better photographs. Lecture on seeing light, the histogram, composition and how to obtain proper exposures in manual mode. Students will go out for 2 shoots nearby, then transfer images to instructor’s laptop for projection onto screen. It’s always fun to see the vast improvement in images between these shoots. Bring empty memory card, fully charged battery, bag lunch and lots of questions. 18794 Age: 16 and up Sa, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, Mar 3 Beth Witrogen; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $57; Classes: 1

Photography Using Outdoor Light Ever wonder how the professionals make models look so good in outdoor lighting situations? Get the answers in this one-day workshop. Discussion and demonstrations of outdoor lighting techniques as well as posing techniques with a model. Use of large diffusers and reÁectors as well as wireless Áashes covered. Basic exposure knowledge and use of an SLR camera (Àlm or digital) required. 18793 Sa, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, Feb 25 Greg Hazard; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $45; Classes: 1

MacBook/Windows Video Film your own Àction or documentary movie in HD video for the web or DVD. MacBooks and all equipment provided, or bring your own laptop with Premier or Final Cut Pro. Learn all the steps from writing a script to drawing a storyboard, to Àlming a scene, and Ànally editing your movie. Get a hands-on experience in the art of movie making with HD video cameras, audio recorder and Final Cut Pro to create a short Àlm for on-line streaming and DVD. Adults welcome; enrollment limited. 18776Age: 16 and up Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Noemi Zeigler; Civic Park, Park Place Fee: $202; Classes: 10

CORE CLASSES Drawing Class: Explorations into Drawing with Color Ready to start drawing with color? Journey into the pleasure and deep satisfaction of drawing with colored pencils, graphite and other media. Experiment with both traditional and innovative techniques with a variety of subjects. A good drawing depends on a combination of elements: a sense of play with materials, personal invention and good observation. Explore all three! For all experience levels. Demos and individual help. Materials list available at www.arts-ed.org. 18557 Th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Mira M White; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10

Drawing & Painting: Intro to Different Mediums Have you always wanted to draw and/or paint, but feel that you know nothing or not enough to get started? Do you want to try a new medium before purchasing products? Then this is the class for you. Core skills taught while exposing you to a wide variety of techniques and mediums, including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, oils and watercolor. A fun class with lots of exposure to techniques and tools with a focus on expanding in the direction of your choice. Supply fee $20 payable at Àrst class. 18566 We, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10

Intro to Painting: Oil/Acrylics (Beg/Adv) Primary focus on the development of each student’s personal style in painting. Classes will alternate with short demos, reviews, challenges and end of class critiques. Bring supplies and be prepared to paint in medium of your choice. Information about different mediums and help in selection of a medium will be provided Àrst class. All painting styles and subject matter are acceptable. All levels welcome. Lessons focus on stilllife and landscape. Work primarily from photo references. Bring supplies for the medium of your choice. Help in selection of a medium will be provided Àrst class. 18564 Mo, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $134; 60+: $126; Classes: 8

Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 For students of all levels. Using still life both as inspiration and a learning tool, students will be introduced to a variety of subjects while concentrating on learning and reinforcing the fundamentals of painting: drawing, composition, color, and brushwork. Classes will include a variety of short demos, warmups, skills reviews, challenges and end of the class critiques. Focus will be on individual development. Bring supplies and be prepared to paint in medium of your choice. Information about different mediums and help in selection provided at Àrst class for beginners. 18565 Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10

Secrets of Color Does color theory make you cross-eyed? Learn the secrets of color in this exciting workshop. Color mixing becomes a breeze once you understand the simple rules. Each week we will discover different aspects to using color, while you assemble a color ‘bible’ to keep as your personal guide. Lecture and demo, with lots of practical painting exercises. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org Some materials will be introduced for purchase later in session. 18552 Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Jody Mattison; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $134; 60+: $126; Classes: 8

Enjoy Watercolor (Beg/Int) Learn the pure and simple techniques of watercolor in this class for beginners and intermediates. Demonstrations each class using watercolor transparently, layered, textured and more. Individual instruction and critique. Materials discussed at Àrst class. 18563 Tu, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Patricia Strout; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10

Exploring Watercolor (Int) Join our caravan of like-minded seekers and dive into the unexpected joy of watercolor! Perfect for the continuing artist who wants a fresh start or needs a gentle push along their way. We will work together in a series of little paintings using the transparent magic of watercolor to create our own ‘Artists Voice’. From the moment we wet our brush to our Ànal colorful stroke we will try to evoke the presence of each artist in their work, discovering the personal palette of colors and shapes unique to each of us. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org. 18562 Tu, 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Feb 7-Mar 13 No class Feb 14 Casey Rasmussen White Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $68; Classes: 5

Watercolor (Int/Adv)

Printmaking: Etching/Intaglio, Relief & Collograph

Portrait & Figure Painting in Oil, Acrylics or Pastels

Printmaking is one of the oldest Àne art forms and has attracted artists throughout the centuries for its rich graphic qualities, the marriage of ink and paper unique to the medium and the pleasure of its processes. An introduction to three traditional Àne art printmaking forms: Etching/Intaglio (multiple prints made from etched metal or metal otherwise worked with tools), Relief (multiple prints made from cutting wood planks and linoleum and related materials) and Collograph (a collagelike hybrid relief and intaglio printmaking form). Try all three forms or concentrate on one or two. Students who wish to work in Monotype printmaking (a single print made from a painted plate) are welcome to do so and instruction will be provided. For Beg/Int/Adv level (experienced artists can continue their development of any or all approaches). All etchants used are non-toxic. Materials: List reviewed and distributed at Àrst class. Supply fee: $15 payable to instructor at Àrst class.

Learn methods and techniques of painting the Àgure and portrait in oil, acrylic or pastel. Topics demonstrated include basic block-in, composition, values, color palette, and brushwork as well as measuring, proportion and foreshortening. Pastel layering also demonstrated. Model poses range from quick studies to 3 week sessions, draped and nude, portrait and Àgure. Weather permitting one session painting the Àgure in an outdoor environment. Bring materials to Àrst class; materials and supplies discussed. Oil or acrylic paint, chalk or oil pastels. Materials list online at www.artsed.org.

18560 Mo, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Toru Sugita; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $149; Classes: 8

SPECIAL INTEREST Abstract & Nonobjective Painting (Acrylics) Artists of all disciplines come and explore abstract art, pure form on the painted surface. Transform reality or develop completely nonrepresentational imagery. Class supports your process, from accessing your creative source and gathering ideas, to developing concepts and visual vocabulary. Emphasis on composition, color, shape, movement and texture. Experimentation is encouraged; use collage, mixed media and non-traditional media to enhance your work. Demonstrations, activities and individual and group critiques. Materials online at www. arts-ed.org; continuing students bring your own supplies. All levels welcome. 18833 Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Tesia Blackburn; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $134; 60+: $126; Classes: 8 18834 We, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Tesia Blackburn; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10

18549 Sa, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, Jan 7-Mar 10 No class Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 18, Feb 25 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $131; 60+: $124; Classes: 6

Portrait & Landscape Painting from Photographs: Oil/Acrylics

ADULT CLASSES

Night Painting (Beg/Adv): Oil & Acrylics

Expand your creativity and art education while having fun. Learn to create strong compositions and attain accurate color, values, and representation through demonstrations and individual instruction. Acquire a greater visual awareness and skill to interpret and execute a portrait, working from photographs. Develop your painting abilities to work in a representational manner. Materials list online at www.arts.ed.org. 18556 We, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Gary Bergren; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10

Japanese Brush Painting Gain the freedom of brush strokes that give excitement to art work. Oriental brushpainting makes you aware of our world and allows you to capture the spirit of the subject. Course covers basic elements and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e. Lectures, demonstrations, individual help each class. Materials list at Àrst class. 18559 Mo, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Shirley Rencher Miller Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $134; 60+: $126; Classes: 8

Figure Drawing

Figure Painting Like the Old Masters

Quick gesture sketches and longer poses train your eye to observe and render the human form. Learn to use blocking, foreshortening, value shapes and other techniques to enhance your drawing skills. Beginners bring vine charcoal, drawing board and 18x24 rough newsprint to Àrst class. Supplies and materials discussed in class. Experienced students bring own supplies. Undraped models used; teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

Learn the techniques of Titian and other old masters. Using oils (preferred) or acrylics we will work through the processes of underpainting, grisaille, layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful and timeless threedimensionality. Previous experience drawing the Àgure recommended. Previous experience with paint is helpful but not necessary. Come to Àrst class with materials, ready to work. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

18553 Age: 14 and up Fr, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $193; 60+: $182; Classes: 10

18883 Th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $169; 60+: $153; Classes: 10

Explore watercolor to its fullest with emphasis upon learning a direct painting process, using principles of design, and your own creative vision to make exciting watercolor paintings. Bring reference materials and painting materials. Demonstrations, coaching and critiques as needed. 18567 We, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Leslie Wilson; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10 18568 Fr, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Leslie Wilson; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10

Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

Winter 2012

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ADULT CLASSES

NEW Mokuhanga (Japanese Woodblock) For artists in home studios without a press, this beautiful, low-tech process may be the perfect solution. This workshop introduces a traditional Japanese woodblock printing process, Ukiyo-E technique. Participants learn to carve the woodblock, use Japanese carving tools, and print with water-based ink on Japanese paper. Participants will cut their own woodblocks and create a small edition of multicolor prints. All levels are welcome. 18934 Su, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mar 4 & 11 Tomoko Murakami; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $142; Classes: 2

NEW Encaustics on Paper/Monotype After we learn basic safety, working with heat sources, and fusing layers, we will paint with encaustics using various types of papers, wax crayon, watercolors, and oil pastels to create one of a kind paintings and monotypes! Encaustic painting is an ancient method, over 2500 years old, of using hot beeswax and pigments to create beautiful paintings. Come learn this exciting medium. Supply fee of $45 payable at Àrst class. 18830 Sa, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Feb 4 Connie English; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $67; Classes: 1

OPEN STUDIOS Printmaking Open Studio

Civic Arts offers a variety of photography classes. Toru Sugita, a new instructor to Civic Arts, has chosen printmaking as his primary medium. Toru feels “the printmaking process is reminiscent of the relationship between light and shadow.” Join him for eight classes on Monday evenings starting Jan 12. For more info see the class description on the previous page.

Mix Those Media!

Stretch your boundaries and approach painting from a less predictable perspective. This class inspires continuing artists and adventurous beginners to strengthen their visual voice, discover the joy of working in a more personal way in new visual territory. Combine traditional and unusual media to yield rich results. Presentations and demos weekly. Watercolor, acrylics, soft pastels, oil sticks/oil pastels, collage techniques, some photo transfer-a potpourri of mixed media methods. Work with the technique of the week or pursue individual projects. Drawing experience required. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org 18558 Fr, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Mira M White; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $161; 60+: $152; Classes: 10

Expressive Figure Drawing Workshop For students with a basic drawing experience, come explore an expressive approach in representational Àgure drawing. Using charcoal as the medium, learn simple blocking in basic shapes of tonal pattern; learn to pay attention to the sharp edges and lost and found edges and develop a key structure with tone gradations by learning different techniques and skills. The Àrst day focuses on demonstration with drawing from Àgure on the second day. Group critique and individual attention is provided. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org. 18569 Sa/Su, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Jan 28 & 29 Weizhen Liang; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $142; Classes: 2

Palette Knife Painting Workshop

WORKSHOPS Experimental Mark Making in Figure Drawing

NEW

Exciting Àgurative drawing workshop by master artist and instructor Mark Eanes. Designed for people who are willing to take chances and go ‘out on a limb’. Focus on experimental ‘mark making’ using a variety of tools and methodology. Working in large scale with experimental tools (pick up materials list well ahead of time!) spend the weekend in this creatively charged atmosphere drawing with other artists. Emphasis is on process, not product, but you will come away with some wonderful work! Intermediate/advanced level; prior drawing experience required. Materials list online at www. arts-ed.org 18862 Sa/Su, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Feb 25 & 26 Mark Eanes; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $202; Classes: 2

Painting with a palette knife can be a very freeing experience, ‘loosening’ your work. It’s a great way to let the unexpected happen and enjoy the results. Whether this might just become your exciting new method of painting, or you use it just to add some areas of interest in your work, or Ànd that it is a way to relax while painting, come explore the potential of painting with a palette knife. Bring 2-4 small supports (8x10 or 9x12), canvas or canvas board is Àne; 2 palette knives (metal, spade shaped, one small, one medium); paint (oil or acrylic) that you can be generous with (Daler Rowney is an inexpensive oil brand that works great). Second class on location, weather permitting. 18828 Sa & Su, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Mar 17 & 18 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $124; Classes: 2

Open to all experienced printmakers who have taken a CAE class within the past 3 quarters or are currently enrolled in a class. Use a Àne art custom handmade French American professional etching press, equipment, blankets and tools in an open studio environment to create your own prints. Supervised use but no instruction provided. Participants provide own paper, plates and inks and any specialized materials. 18880 Th, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Staff; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $109; Classes: 10 (Fee is $55 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter.)

Open Studio Figure Drawing & Painting Studio available for working from the Àgure, short and long poses, supervised use; no instructor. Participants provide their own supplies. Different model each week. Enrollment limited. Note: No solvents in Friday class, odorless solvents okay in Monday class. 18554 Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $115; Classes: 8 (Fee is $76 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter) 18555 Fr, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $137; Classes: 10 (Fee is $95 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)

Painting Open Studio Open to all experienced painters and current painting students. Work on your own in a group setting, no instruction. Participants provide their own supplies and are responsible for cleanup. Enrollment limited. 18882 Th, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Staff; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $109; Classes: 10 (Fee is $55 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)

Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 Glass Bead Making Glass Fish Bead Workshop See descriptions under JEWELRY section.

Dichroic Fused Glass Can’t Ànd the center piece to make your own unique jewelry? Learn to create spectacular opal-like Dichroic glass pendants and more. Go beyond the basic round cabochon. Learn to drill holes in glass, create wire connectors, grind a groove into the side for wire wrapping and more. Take your fused jewelry to the next level. Continuing students will be encouraged to expand their knowledge with new techniques and tips to enhance their fusing skill. No previous experience with glass required. Both beginning and more experienced students are welcome. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. 18577 Age: 16 and up We, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 11-Feb 29 Penny Ruhter; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $158; 60+: $149; Classes: 8

Fused Glass Explore your creative and artistic abilities. The techniques of fusing and slumping glass offer almost limitless possibilities for creating with color and form. Learn the basics of glass cutting, fusing and slumping. Using sheet glass, frit, stringers and rods design and make glass art pieces. Continuing students are encouraged to expand their knowledge with new techniques and tips to enhance their fusing skills and to interact and share new ideas with other students. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. 18580 Age: 16 and up Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Melissa McCumiskey Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $158; 60+: $149; Classes: 8 18581 Age: 16 and up Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Melissa McCumiskey Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $158; 60+: $149; Classes: 8

NEW Crash Glass Mosaics

Torch Working for Fusers

In this unique workshop we will use broken tempered glass while incorporating paints and pigments (for images, bring photocopies of photographs, not actual photos). This method incorporates a clear, almost 3-D effect that allows light and color to reÁect what lies beneath your glass. Day 1: Design and create your tempered glass art on Áat wood and glass bases that are supplied for you (do not bring your own subtrate for this class). Day 2: Grouting and Ànishing techniques. Bring a lunch, snug Àtting dish washing gloves and wear art clothes. Students will complete multiple pieces of art. Supply fee of $45 payable in class.

Learn to work with COE.90 glass to design elements using a hot head torch. Add these components to your fusing work to create unique fused pieces. Start with an intro to the torch and how to use rods stringers and sheet glass. Learn torching techniques including twisties, string dots, strip twisties and more. Use these techniques in hands-on torch time where each student makes elements to be Àred on a sample tile using techniques learned in workshop. This fun new workshop will add to your glass working education. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. Materials: Bring Mapp gas and COE 90 rods and stringers.

18829 Sa, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sun, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Jan 28 & 29 Connie English; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; Classes: 2

Intro to Glass Blowing Workshop Make a piece of hand blown glass from the Àrst bubble through the ‘stick up’, shaping and annealing process. All tools and materials (hot glass, decorative powders, colored frits and surface decorative elements) are provided. Info on where to buy your own tools will be provided if you wish to build your own tool box later on. Please wear closed toe shoes with sock and bring a long sleeved shirt and a cut off sock for arm protection. Every participant must have use of both hands and sufÀcient strength to work near heat for 20 minutes. No gloves necessary. Clear eyewear suggested but not mandatory. 18903 Age: 15 and up Sa, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Dec 17 Ann Corcoran/Brian Giambastiani/Michael Nourot; Class held at Nourot Glass Studio, 675 East H St., Benicia, along the historic waterfront; 707-745-1463 Fee: $347; Classes: 1 18904 Age: 15 and up Sa, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Mar 10 Ann Corcoran/Brian Giambastiani/Michael Nourot; Class held at Nourot Glass Studio, 675 East H St., Benicia, along the historic waterfront; 707-745-1463 Fee: $347; Classes: 1

18798 Age: 16 and up Sa, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Feb 11 Melissa McCumiskey Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $62; Classes: 1

HEALTH & FITNESS Aphasia Choir NMT Exercise Group See description under MUSIC THERAPY

Floor Barre

Full ballet barre on the Áoor using the resistance of the Áoor. Develop every muscle needed for ballet. Help access the correct muscles to achieve perfect placement, simultaneously building abdominal strength and dramatically increasing Áexibility. This ‘core strengthening’ class is ideal for non-dancers interested in toning and stretching. No experience necessary. 18697 We, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Rebecca Crowell Berke Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $95; 60+: $90; Classes: 10

Glass Fusing & Slumping Learn how to fuse layers of compatible glass in a kiln to create tiles, jewelry, small frames, dishes and ornaments. Techniques covered include glass cutting, surface decoration, pattern bars and slumping into molds. Continuing students will be encouraged to expand their knowledge with new techniques and tips to enchance their fusing skills. Lab Fee: $10 payable in class. 18579 Age: 16 and up We, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 11-Feb 29 Penny Ruhter Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $158; 60+: $149; Classes: 8

Stained Glass (Beg) Come create brilliant stained glass art using the traditional methods made famous by Louis Tiffany. Learn stained glass design, glass cutting, and assembly of both windows and 3-dimensional glass art. Plan on completing one sampler and one small window. No previous experience required. Both beginning and repeat students are welcome. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. First class mandatory. 18578 Age: 13 and up Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 12-Feb 16 Melissa McCumiskey Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $119; 60+: $113; Classes: 6

ADULT CLASSES

GLASS

Leslie Wilson, local watercolor artist, “loves transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary and reminding people of the places they have been, the people they have met, and the truly remarkable light and color in our world”. You can see this in her watercolor painting “Women on Boardwalk”. She will be offering two classes this session, and registration is easy at www.arts-ed.org.

Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

ADULT CLASSES

Winter 2012

Mixed Metal Jewelry from Metal Clay Learn different possibilities for combining copper, bronze and silver clay in a single piece of jewelry. Make two types of pieces: one that combines copper and silver clay and another combining copper and bronze clay. Learn draping, overlay, inlay of copper in bronze and bronze in copper, wraparound, and hot riveting. A good part of the time dedicated to post-Àring Ànishing techniques: especially how to achieve a smooth matte Ànish as well as the appearance of married metals. Tool kit needed will be discussed Àrst meeting. Supply fee: $60 payable to instructor. Experience in metal clay necessary. 18831 We, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 11-Feb 15 Hope Weiner; Studio J, Civic Park Studios Fee: $151; 60+: $136; Classes: 6

Learn the ancient method of encaustic painting during a one-day workshop with local artist, Connie English. Using hot beeswax and pigments, learn to create beautiful paintings. Information can be found on page 10 or you can register via EZReg on our website www.arts-ed.org.

Hatha Yoga Introduction and practice of yoga postures and body alignment. Through stretching and relaxation techniques, yoga postures will strengthen the body and stimulate creative energy. Emphasis on correcting and adapting postures to meet individual needs. Bring your own mat, pad, or small rug. Refrain from eating for two hours before class. 18690 (Beg/Int) Mo, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Sandra Foster; Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $82; 60+: $74; Classes: 8

NEW Back to the Beginning with Seed Beads Learn what the seed bead buzz is all about. In this class, the students will learn a new seed bead stitch every week including peyote, brick, chevron and square stitch. This class is truly a beginning class where the students will also learn about the different brands and types of seed beads, the different threads available, how to add thread and different ways to Ànish their piece. Students will work at their own pace. No prior seed bead experience necessary. Materials list available at www. arts-ed.org. 18665 Age: 15 and up We, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Jan 11-Feb 1 Kolby Fehlberg-Burns Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $78; 60+: $74; Classes: 4

18691 (Beg/Int) We, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Sandra Foster; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $95; 60+: $90; Classes: 10 18692 (Beg/Int) Fr, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Marianne Haynes Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $107; 60+: $102; Classes: 10 18693 (Beg/Int) Sa, 10:35 AM-11:35 AM, Jan 7-Mar 17 No class Jan 14, Feb 18 Sandra Foster; Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $95; 60+: $90; Classes: 8

JEWELRY Jewelry Design & Construction (Beg/Int) Emphasis on building basic/intermediate knowledge of jewelry design and construction. Beginning students will design their own jewelry and construct pieces with the fundamental techniques of soldering, sawing, Àling, Ànishing, and basic bezel setting. Lectures, demos, and handouts provide basis of any techniques needed. Int students will progress through more advanced techniques (forging, cold connections, etching, etc). Jewelry will be made from metal sheet and wire. Copper, brass and tools provided. Supply fee: $3 payable in class. New students must attend Àrst class for safety discussion and materials list. 18764 Age: 16 and up Tu, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Karen Ehrhardt; Studio J, Civic Park Studios Fee: $176; 60+: $166; Classes: 10

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NEW Torch-Àred Enameling Are you interested in enameling but have never gotten to try it? Don’t have access to a kiln? Or do you just want to add some brilliant color to metal? Torch-Àred enameling is an easy, accessible method of enameling that does not require a kiln and is available to anyone with a small torch and a workspace. This one-day workshop is a basic introduction to torch-Àred enameling on copper. Even if you have never enameled in your life and have little jewelry experience, this class is for you. Students will learn the basics of torch-Àred enameling through a number of in-class demonstrations and will also make several hands-on enameled copper pieces that can be made into pendants, bead necklaces and earrings. If time permits, the class may cover limited torch-Àred enameling on Àne silver blanks, using transparent enamels. Please note that enameling on PMC is beyond the scope of the workshop and will not be covered. Supply fee of $50 is payable at class. 18902 Su, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Feb 26 Mona Clee; Studio J, Civic Park Studios Fee: $85; Classes: 1

Glass Bead Making (Beg) NEW Four Beaded Ropes If you have mastered the basic stitches and now want to change them up a bit and make your own beaded ropes, this is the class. Students will learn a new stitch every week including St. Petersburg chain, tubular peyote, tubular herringbone and the Minerva spiral rope. Students will also explore different beaded clasps. Everyone will be able to work at their own pace. No prior seed bead experience necessary. Materials list available at www.arts-ed.org. 18666 Age: 15 and up We, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Feb 22-Mar 14 Kolby Fehlberg-Burns Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $78; 60+: $74; Classes: 4

Learn how to make beautiful glass beads using a HOT HEAD bead torch. Each student will have a torch to work on to maximize hands-on time. Basic of glass beadmaking include: use of tools and equipment, safety, how to make several different shaped beads, and a variety of surface decoration techniques. Please wear all natural Àbers and come prepared to have fun. Must have supplies for Àrst class. No previous experience required. Both beginning and repeat students are welcome. Supply fee: $10 payable to instructor. First class mandatory. Materials list online at www.arts.ed.org. 18576 Age: 16 and up Th, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 12-Feb 16 Melissa McCumiskey Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $119; 60+: $113; Classes: 6

Glass Fish Bead Workshop Learn how to make fun and fanciful Àsh beads in a torch. A hands-on class; each student will work on a Hot Head Torch and encouraged to let your creativity run wild, exploring shape and color. Short break for lunch so bring a snack. Prerequisite: Must have taken beginning bead making or have some experience working with glass in a torch. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. Must bring mandrels, MAPP Gas, glass rods COE 104, any favorite tools. 18797 Age: 16 and up Sa, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Jan 21 Melissa McCumiskey Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $62; Classes: 1

18765 Age: 16 and up Tu, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 No class Feb 14 Karen Ehrhardt; Studio J, Civic Park Studios Fee: $159; 60+: $150; Classes: 9

Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 Civic Arts Education maintains a list of approved professional music teachers for instruction in voice, music therapy for special needs, jazz-improv, brass, percussion, string and woodwind instruments. Lessons are held in Civic Arts facilities. Visit the website www. arts-ed.org for a list of the instructors and contact information. Teachers will make the individual lesson and payment arrangements.

Intermediate String Orchestra Class emphasizes ensemble skills, more advanced technique and repertoire. A great class to prepare your child for YPO and DRYO. For students with at least 9 months experience. 18722 Age: 7 and up Fr, 4:20 PM-5:20 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Rem Djemilev Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; Classes: 10

BANDS & ORCHESTRAS Beginning Jazz Ensemble Cello Ensemble Beg Violin Ensemble See descriptions under STRING INSTRUCTION

Recorder Ensemble See description under WIND INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION

Flock of Flutes Join the Flock and soar with the East Bay’s only Áute choir. Enhance your performing opportunities and become a better Áutist. Prerequisite: 3 years playing experience, good rhythm, tone and sight reading skills. Midyear enrollment is possible. Please call for space availability. Conductor is Monica Williams. Note: Please call 943-5846 for audition to be scheduled by appointment only. 18100 Age: 12 and up Tu, 7:30 PM-9:00 PM, Sep 13-May 15 No class Nov 22, Dec 20, Dec 27, Apr 10, 2012 Monica Williams Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center

Youth Orchestras of the Diablo Valley A suite of successively more advanced orchestral experiences now culminates with the teen level Diablo Regional Youth Orchestra They will perform challenging music and accompany renown guest artists. By invitation only, Orchestra Leadership Ensembles of select advanced DRYO members will participate in a minimum of one rehearsal a month and assist with sectionals and performances. These teen leaders will play in chamber music groups from 7:30-9pm, Fridays, Members of the Young Performers Orchestra will sharpen orchestral playing skills while enjoying camaraderie, teamwork and ensemble experience working toward musical excellence. No auditions will be held this season; seating auditions will take place in early Oct. Request full information by calling 925-943-5846. Rehearsals are held at Shadelands, Walnut Creek. Concerts are Dec 13 and May 29 at Shadelands. 18157 Age: 9-13 (YPO) Tu, 5:00 PM-6:15 PM, Sep 13-May 22 Rem Djemilev; Auditorium, Shadelands 18156 Age: 12-18 (DRYO) Tu, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Sep 13-May 22 Rem Djemilev; Auditorium, Shadelands

This entry level jazz ensemble is open to any student who wants to perform in the jazz style. All instruments welcome! The intent of the program is to provide a well-rounded learning experience for all participating students. This includes learning many pieces from the standard jazz repertoire and learning and practicing the many facets of jazz improvization. It is recommended that students have at least 3 years study on their instrument and knowledge of major scales up to at least 3 sharps and 3 Áats. No previous jazz experience is needed. $24 for books/CD payable to instructor. 18751 Age: 10 and up Mo, 8:00 PM-9:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Max Pricco Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $54; Classes: 8

Jazz Band Ensemble Feel the thrill of being part of a full Jazz Ensemble. Play music of the jazz masters from the 30s to present day. Please let us know what instrument you play when you register. At least 4 years previous experience required. No audition necessary. Last class is a concert. 18750 Age: 13 and up Th, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Max Pricco Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $106; Classes: 10

EARLY EDUCATION MUSIC

Making Music

MUSIC

INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS

Build on your child’s growing independence and developing competencies. Stronger emphasis on vocal, rhythmic and ensemble development with lots of fun activities to foster musical growth. Your child will participate actively in learning songs, dancing, playing rhythm instruments, listening and movement activities and stories that build on the need for language and creative expression. Ongoing class with new activities each quarter. 18725 Age: 5-6 Tu, 1:15 PM-2:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Cynthia Schultz Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $87; Classes: 10

Tuneful Toddlers: Parent & Child

Toddler and Parent learn delightful songs, dances and musical activities that focus on singing and keeping a beat to enhance timing, coordination, listening and language skills. High quality percussion instruments are used and explored. More beneÀts include: Repetition assists language development and memory, expressing feelings productively and developing imagination and ability to focus. Supply fee: $40 for kit featuring high quality instruments. 18884 Age: 12-30 Months Tu, 9:15 AM-9:45 AM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Cynthia Schultz Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $87; Classes: 10

Petite Pianist An introductory course to piano for young children. Learn basic note reading, rhythms and simple songs in a fun supportive environment. 18738 Age: 2.5-4 Mo, 1:00 PM-1:45 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20. Linda Mortarotti-Padilla; Music Classroom Shadelands Art Center Fee: $75; Classes: 7 18741 Age: 3-5 We, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Cynthia Schultz Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

Family Music: Parent & Child A fun, mixed age music class so siblings can attend together with parent! Important musical concepts will be presented and reinforced in an engaging and nurturing environment. Experience the advantages of everyone interacting, bonding, enjoying and learning together. Siblings 9 months and under are free. 18723 Age: 1 Month-6 years Tu, 11:00 AM-11:45 AM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Cynthia Schultz Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $87; Classes: 10

Kids Make Music: Parent & Child

Twinkling Ivories (Beg) Let your child join in the fun and enjoyment of learning the world of music. A beginning piano and music fundamentals where, through singing, body movement and rhythm work, each child learns beginning piano fundamentals and elementary note reading. Parents are encouraged to stay during class. Supply fee: $3 for music book payable at Àrst class. 18748 Age: 4-6 Mo, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16, Jan 30 and Feb 20. Linda Mortarotti-Padilla Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $64; Classes: 7

Child and parent sing, dance and play instruments. Solo singing is encouraged to develop listening, pitch-matching, and language skills. Concepts such as high and low, soft and loud, up and down are taught in a game-like atmosphere. More beneÀts include improved coordination and a sense of timing, phrase and form develops. Young children express their feelings productively, develop imagination and ability to focus as well as increase their self-conÀdence. 18724 Age: 30 months-4 yrs Tu, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Cynthia Schultz Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $87; Classes: 10

MUSIC

Winter 2012 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Beg Classical Guitar for Tweens

Ever want to learn to play the guitar? Here’s the place to begin! Learn some of the basics and discover how fun and easy this instrument can be! Proper technique, tone production, tuning, note reading and single line melodic playing. Students will move on to ensemble playing and basic solo repertoire. No experience in music or guitar necessary. Note: Nylon string classical guitar in appropriate size is required. Supply fee: $18 for text. payable at Àrst class. 18726 Age: 9-13 Tu, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 David Duenas Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; Classes: 10

Guitar for Adults

Learn to play a time honored and perennial instrument. Cover important topics including effective playing postures, Ànger style and pick style techniques, reading tablature and standard music notation while playing beautiful melodies. Acoustic nylon or steel string guitars preferred but electric guitars are acceptable if accompanied with a small practice ampliÀer. Open to teens and adults. No previous experience necessary. 18727 Age: 14 and up Sa, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Jan 21-Mar 10 No class Feb 18 David Duenas; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $90; Classes: 8

MUSIC APPRECIATION

WWW.ARTS-ED.ORG NMT Exercise Group Rhythm is a movement facilitator and a natural performance enhancer! Stroke and other brain injury survivors and people living with Parkinson’s disease are encouraged to join this workout group. Enjoy one hour per week of gentle strength, Áexibility, balance, and gait exercises in a social setting. Laura Jensen Norberg, MM, MT-BC is a board certiÀed music therapist with advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy. She leads this exciting group with live music tailored to the exercises and to the needs of the participants. Note: A caretaker is required to attend as well. 18754 Th, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Laura Jensen Norberg Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; Classes: 10

PERCUSSION INSTRUCTION Drum Circle Come and play drums in a relaxed setting. Learn rhythmic patterns from Latin America, Africa and Brazil. No previous drumming experience needed. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Focus is on traditional rhythms, group dynamics and fun fun fun! Don’t miss this exciting class. 18728 Age: 8 and up Mo, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 John Waller; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $83; Classes: 8

PIANO INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN

STRING INSTRUCTION Intermediate String Orchestra See description under BANDS & ORCHESTRAS

Beg Violin Ensemble for Children An introduction to the violin in a supportive group. Learn how to hold the violin, read notes, and play simple melodies in a friendly, fun setting. Enrollment limited. Rental of instruments to be discussed Àrst class. 18732 Age: 7 and up Fr, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Rem Djemilev Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; Classes: 10

Cello Ensemble There’s nothing quite like the glorious sound of a cello choir! The resonance and mellow tones of cellists playing together is inspiring and a huge hit with audiences. Work on ensemble playing and intonation and explore some of the vast cello ensemble literature. Students should have at least 1 year private cello instruction or have progressed to the end of Suzuki Book I. 18733 Age: 10 and up Fr, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Stephen Evans; Music Classroom Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; Classes: 10

WIND INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION Native American Flute and Drum Workshop

Listening to Music: Classical The ‘Listening to Music’ series continues with the classical period, roughly 1750-1825. We will listen to music by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and others. Material is presented via lecture, listening and class discussion. Come and join us! 18661 Fr, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 27-Mar 2 A.J. Remedios, Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $60; 60+: $57; Classes: 6

Piano Ensemble For piano players who want to play with other pianists. You should have a good ability to read notes and rhythms and have had at least 1 year of private piano instruction. We’ll work on various styles from Beethoven symphonies to jazz and pop and create our very own piano orchestra! 18933 Age: 10 and up Th, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Stephen Evans Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

MUSIC THERAPY

Learn how to produce the fundamental tone and various techniques of the Áute: tonguing, trills, breathe control, animal calls. You will also learn basic rhythms on drums from around the world. Both the Áute and drums are beautiful instruments that are easy to learn and a great way for one to reÁect, express and meditate whenever you feel it is right. If you do not have an a minor Áute, you may purchase one from instructors for $100 (Cedar High Sprits Áute- -retail $120). 18662 Age: 14 and up Fr, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM, Jan 27 Monica Williams Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $34; Classes: 1

Piano for Children Aphasia Choir Join this fun, supportive singing group and let your voice be heard! People with aphasia often Ànd that they can sing despite their communication difÀculties. Sing a variety of familiar tunes focusing on music of the 1950’s-60’s, enjoy quality social interaction, and have a good time. 18753 Th, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Laura Jensen Norberg Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; Classes: 10

Develop music reading, good practice habits, musicianship and solid technique at the piano. Class size limited. Materials: $7.50 payable to instructor at Àrst class for book for Beginners. Note: Must have a piano or keyboard at home for practice. 18730 Age: 6-7 (Beg) Th, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Stephen Evans Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

Fee: $103; Classes: 10 18731 Age: 8-9 (Beg) We, 4:30 PM-5:20 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Cynthia Schultz Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

Recorder 101 The recorder is an end blown woodwind instrument that is a great introduction to wind playing! Learn basic music reading skills while learning to play fun songs like ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’, ‘Ode to Joy’, ‘Jingle Bells’ and many more. Supply fee: $10 payable in class includes books. Bring your own recorder. 18736 Age: 6 and up Tu, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Monica Williams Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

Recorder Ensemble for Homeschoolers For homeschool students who have either taken Recorder 101 or have learned basic reading skills and songs on their own. Continue working on music reading skills and also start learning scales and arpeggios. Learn songs as a group with a concentration on playing more duets, trios and quartets. Supply fee: $10 payable in class for music.

18737 Age: 6 and up Tu, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Monica Williams Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

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Terribly TerriÀc Twos: Toddler & Parent Designed to foster the toddler/parent relationship, explore social, physical, language development and parent education. Exploration activities including music and movement, tactile and visual art exploration and circle activities will be offered each session. 18584 Age: 18-24 Months Fr, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Julie Tadena; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $99; Classes: 10 18585 Age: 24-36 Months Fr, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Julie Tadena; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $118; Classes: 10

I Can Do It Art

It’s that time again! Get ready for our popular Winter Art Days. Sign up for one or all four days, choosing from the themes below. For children ages 5-10.

WINTER ART DAYS It’s that time of year to use your creative art skills to make those special gifts. The Àrst three days we will be creating the A, B and C’s of very special keepsakes. All gifts will be handcrafted, wrapped and ready for special holiday events. On the fourth day we will focus on winter and animals. Winter Art Days are set up so that you can enroll in as many days as you want from one to all four. Each day we will explore a different art activity, along with some theatre games to ‘get the sillies out’. Bring a snack and drink each day you attend.

Theme: Awesome Pampered Pets On this day we will be making toys for our pets, real or pretend: a stuffed squeaker and a cat scat. A special carrying tote will also be created to “hide” pet treats. 18821 Age: 5-10 Mo, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Dec 19 Lisa Taft/Tracy Randolph; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $33; Classes: 1

Theme: Bangles and Beads Ornaments and jewelry of all sorts will be fashioned and stored in a unique treasure chest that you will create. 18822 Age: 5-10 Tu, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Dec 20 Lisa Taft/Tracy Randolph; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $33; Classes: 1

Theme: Colorful Candle Centerpieces We will use mosaics and many other materials to create amazing centerpieces that will sparkle on any table they are placed. 18823 Age: 5-10 We, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Dec 21 Lisa Taft/Tracy Randolph; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $33; Classes: 1

Theme: Winter Wildlife Nature Art Penguins? Polar Bears? We will study, draw, paint and sculpt winter wildlife. 18824 Age: 5-10 Th, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Dec 22 Lisa Taft/Tracy Randolph; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $33; Classes: 1

An introduction to studio art instruction for older preschool children. Young artists will use their imaginations and learn new skills to create their own works of art. Lots of art materials to explore: paints, clay, wood, chalk, pens, etc. as you draw, paint, and explore new mediums. A wonderful class for developing creativity and conÀdence. Activities change each quarter for those wishing to repeat. 18586 Age: 4-6 We, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 11-Feb 8 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $64; Classes: 5 18587 Age: 4-6 We, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM, Jan 11-Feb 8 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $64; Classes: 5 18588 Age: 4-6 We, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Feb 15-Mar 14 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $64; Classes: 5 18589 Age: 4-6 We, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM, Feb 15-Mar 14 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $64; Classes: 5

Clay Play: Little Worlds Come explore the wonderful world of clay. The possibilities are endless! Clay is one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums making it a great introduction for young creative minds with or without clay experience. Build imaginary worlds Àlled with animals, a place for them to live; add Áowers and trees, or even a swimming pool! Learn a variety of techniques: pinch, coil, slab, squeeze and more as we create our own little worlds of clay. 18590 Age: 4-6 Mo, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $92; Classes: 8

YOUTH CLASSES

ART

YOUTH CLASSES

Winter 2012

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The Preschools at Heather Farm, Civic Park, and The Fine Arts Preschool We offer well rounded, nurturing, developmentally age-appropriate programs and curriculums for young children 2 to 5 years of age. All of our programs offer hands-on learning opportunities that expand social/emotional, physical, and cognitive capabilities through creative learning experiences. All three programs are play-based. Group activities include the arts, with small focus groups and projects that integrate explorations in pre-math, science, social studies, and early language/ literacy experiences. For more detailed information about each of the programs you can contact either Pattee Court at 943-5858 or Carol Chiavetta at 943-5846 during work hours. Spaces currently open / enrollment for the 2011 - 2012 school year

Visit our websites at: www.arts-ed.org or www.WalnutCreekRec.org

Primary Colors: Early Elementary Art

Paint Box

Kids’ Sketch: An Introduction to Drawing

An introduction to studio art for primary school age children. Drawing, painting and sculpting techniques as children explore the basic design concepts of line, shape, color, texture and more. Sculpture and collage projects will be included. (Completion of ‘I Can Do it Art’ recommended). Children repeating this class will have extended projects that provide further independent growth and development in the medium.

Open the paint box and Ànd a world where your imagination will lead you to discover new and exciting ways to use paints. Use tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints combined with drawing to develop a sense of composition, color and design. Learn more about creating depth in your paintings, reducing complex subjects to a simpler form and how to create texture with pattern and repetition. Children repeating this class will have extended projects that provide further independent growth and development in the medium.

‘Drawing is the art of taking a line for a walk.’--Paul Klee. Learn the fundamentals of drawing and sketching including: line, texture, contour, simple perspective and composition. Projects include still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes, all of which serve to expose students to work in pencil, colored pencil, marker and charcoal. Ideal for students with little or no formal drawing experience to discover the sheer fun and satisfaction of drawing. Children repeating this class will have extended projects that provide further independent growth and development in the medium.

18591 Age: 5-7 We, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Sue Scott; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $81; Classes: 10

18593 Age: 6-7 Fr, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Sue Scott; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $81; Classes: 10

Primary Colors II: Secondary Colors

Now that you’ve learned about line, shape, color and form go beyond the basics and add your own personal, creative voice to projects that will reinforce the principles of art. Projects will be designed to mix the mediums you’ve already used and explore more in-depth elements of painting and drawing. Grow as an artist and have conÀdence in the art decision-making process. 18592 Age: 5-7 We, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Sue Scott; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $81; Classes: 10

Drawing & Painting from Nature Emphasis on encouraging each child’s unique self-expression as they discover the beauty and joy found in natural forms. Work on skills necessary to drawing animals and natural objects using a variety of techniques. Through playful use of tempra, pastels, watercolors and colored pencils students will observe and draw plants and animals from the Alexander Lindsay Museum (taxidermy). Completion of Primary Colors or a similar art class recommended. 18594 Age: 6-8 Mo, 3:45 PM-5:15 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Sally Rodriguez; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 8

18595 Age: 6-8 Mo, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Sue Scott; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $70; Classes: 8

Cartooning: Basic Skills Learn the basic drawing skills needed to create cartoon characters and stories and that are the foundation of successful cartooning. Expressive faces and bodies in action will be explored, along with creative viewpoints and settings. Media include pencil, pen & ink, brush painting, markers and watercolor. Repeating students will have opportunity to create and work on projects with instructor. 18596 Age: 6-8 Tu, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Tim Hancock; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $81; Classes: 10

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 The tools and sewing techniques used for boys and girls in Kindergarten through Second Grade, such as large-eyed needles, perle cotton thread and felt are designed for small hands and make learning how to sew fun and easy. Enjoy creating an assortment of projects such as felt critters, small wall hangings, pillows and tote bags. Children repeating will have extended projects that provide further independent growth and development in the medium. 18609 Age: 5-7 Th, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Staff; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $81; Classes: 10

Having Fun with Color Learn how to make your artwork pop off the page and express just how you feel, whether you want to convey excitement or a quiet mood, carefully chosen colors will help you do the job. Paint will be the medium for the color investigations as we create dynamic works of art that will have a language of their own. Study the relationships of the color wheel and Ànd out how some colors seem to jump off the page while others seem to blend in. Prerequisite: Paint Box or Primary Colors 18597 Age: 8-10 Mo, 4:45 PM-6:15 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Sue Scott; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 8

Acrylic & Oil Painting Studio For children who have had some painting experience and are interested in learning to paint with oil paint (water-based) and/or further explore acrylic paint. Color mixing, light, form, texture and composition will be explored. A great place to learn basic oil painting skills or further explore acrylics. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. (Completion of Paint Box or a similar art class recommended). 18599 Age: 8-11+ Th, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Karen Kelly; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; Classes: 10

Your Face: Creative Styles from Picasso to Whistler Ever wonder why Picasso cut his faces in half, showing both a front and side view of the face? Come explore traditional, not-so-traditional and abstract forms of portraiture using a variety of media. Use pen, pencil, paint, clay, collage, assemblage and sculpture! From the traditional to the whimsical, have fun while developing your portraiture skills. 18767 Age: 8-10+ Tu, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Karen Kelly; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $113; Classes: 10

Clay Works One

A great opportunity for older children who haven’t had a lot or any experience working with clay to explore this versatile medium. Focus on learning basic handbuilding skills such as scoring, using slip, coil building, using molds and glazing. We’ll make functional bowls, plates and mugs as well as animals and birdhouses. 18600 Age: 8-10 Mo, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $97; Classes: 8

Fashion Forward

Create new and innovative fashion designs by reassembling articles of clothing, fabric, and assorted materials into new one-of-a-kind pieces: shirt, pants, jacket, hat or even wall hangings. Students will explore patterns, putting pieces together by various methods using fasteners such as grommets, sewing with thread, safety pins, fabric glue, knot-tying and much more. Create your new fashion forward garment or textile art piece. 18610 Age: 8-10+ Th, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Staff; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $113; Classes: 10

Figure Drawing for Fashion Design Int/Adv Cartooning: Character Develop & Video Game Concepts Create your own characters, make storyboards, create concepts for video games, develop dynamic perspectives along with creating plots and story lines. Develop or further develop your own heroes and villains using character modeling techniques from humorous cartoons to unique comic book styles including Manga action comics to the Marvel classics. 18598 Age: 8-10+ Tu, 4:45 PM-6:15 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Tim Hancock; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; Classes: 10

Painted Sculpture: Mexican Folk Style Students will look at a variety of 3D Mexican Folk Art sculpture and through designing, drawing and Ànally building, create a mythical creature or person using cardboard, found-objects and other materials. Class will look at color schemes used in this tradition and paint with bright and vibrant colors. 18757 Age: 8-11+ We, 3:45 PM-5:15 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Laurie Close; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $98; Classes: 10

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Kinder-Early Elementary Sew

The world of fashion is exciting! Any number of people can reproduce the image of a model wearing a garment. It takes a special artist to capture the essence of the fashion idea, the Áow and rhythm of the pose, as well as to show the garment to its best advantage. To that end this class will teach techniques in construction of the Àgure; drawing the head; drawing the garment and rendering fabric and texture whether from life or from photographs. Bring your favorite fashion magazines. Most drawing done using graphite and charcoal pencils and colored markers. Completion of ‘Paint Box’ or a similar art class recommended. 18601 Age: 8-11+ Fr, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Karen Kelly; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; Classes: 10

An engaging Þve week summer program for K-9th graders where curiosity and innovation is the guide to discovering new worlds!

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Teen Clay: Wheelthrowing/Handbuilding

Beginning to intermediate instruction on the electric potter’s wheel. Instruction and creative opportunity for handbuilding techniques and projects as well. Supply fee: $35 payable at Àrst class for tool kit if needed ($15) and bag of clay ($20). 18537 Age: 12-17 We, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Ellen Sachtschale; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $123; Classes: 10 18538 Age: 12-17 Th, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Ellen Sachtschale; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $123; Classes: 10

Teen Drawing & Painting

For young artists interested in taking their drawing and painting to a higher level. Explore a variety of subjects, developing an understanding of form, composition, line, light/shadow, perspective and color. Students may work at the easel with classes building on each other, initially focusing on basic techniques, then moving on to more complex projects. Students will be exposed to a variety of mediums including acrylics, pastels, charcoal pencil and watercolor, etc. Continuing students receive individual help in their speciÀc areas of interest and may work in the medium of their choice. 18602 Age: 11 and up Tu, 4:15 PM-6:15 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $114; Classes: 10

Painting in Gouache: Color and Composition

This class will focus on the development of painting skills, techniques and transparent sensibilities related to your creative expression using gouache paint. Work within the basic elements of design, looking at line, texture and scale, learning how to do high and low saturation painting. Emphasis will be on color and composition, focusing on color harmonies and organizing compositions on paper. 18758 Age: 11 and up Fr, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Laurie Close; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $98; Classes: 10

Storyboard Animation Illustration

Learn how the beginnings of animated Àlms are created and how to tell a short story with the knowledge of directing the viewer’s eye, setting emotion and getting the most response with simple illustrated storyboard frames. Final project puts those drawings to motion the same way professional storyboard artists do, using the same technique used for the director and director’s crew to go to the next step.

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18617 Age: 11 and up Sa, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Jan 21-Mar 3 No class Feb 18 Lauren Shahroody Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $98; Classes: 6

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Come and learn the basics of glass fusing. Focus on the basic techniques of applying heat and fusing glass pieces together. Inclusion will be another technique we’ll explore--this is when an object (metal such as copper) is fused between 2 pieces of glass. Design worked out on paper Àrst to incorporate line, pattern, and repetition. Explore many simple glass project ideas, like fusing glass bottles that help you understand the basics. Class collaborations encouraged with at least one project created from student ideas.

Recorder 101 for Homeschoolers Recorder Ensemble for Homeschoolers

18583 Age: 11 and up Tu, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM, Jan 10-Feb 28 Penny Ruhter; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $113; Classes: 8

Make Your Mark For the 2011-12 school year Civic Arts will offer a once-a-week, eight-month visual art and design program for a selected group of 16 high-school students from public, private or homeschool programs. Student artists will be accepted through a portfolio review process. Students beginning to create personal meaning in their art and those interested in attending an art school and/or pursuing a career in art or design will be our target group. Instruction with professional working artists and designers. Areas include: painting/drawing (color theory), mosaic glass, clay, printmaking and encaustic painting. Develop art portfolios structured on the three-section AP Studio Art format that focuses on fundamental competence and range of understanding in visual concerns and methods, through 3 competencies: Concentration, Breadth, Quality. Portfolio Submission Dates now through Sep 16. There is a submission fee of $20. Contact Doug Rowe for portfolio requirements at 943-5899 x 2471. 18270 Age: 14-18 Fr, 4:30-6:30 PM, Oct 4-May 18, 2012 Staff; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

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Cartooning for Homeschoolers Learn the basic drawing skills needed to create cartoon characters and stories. Expressive faces and bodies in action will be explored, along with creative viewpoints and settings. Learn the skills that are the foundation of successful cartooning. Media include pencil, pen & ink, brush painting, markers and watercolor. Repeating students will have opportunity to create and work on projects with instructor. 18604 Age: 8-10+ Tu, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Tim Hancock; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; Classes: 10

Clay for Homeschoolers Your hands are the two best clay tools in the world. Come see what you can learn to make. Cups, bowls, boxes, people, animals, bookends, houses, cars, signs, dinosaurs, miniature scenes, and lots more. Learn all the techniques to make your ideas work, plus a variety of decorative and glaze Ànishes. Flexibility in projects and assistance for students with different needs. 18605 Age: 5-8 We, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $113; Classes: 10 18606 Age: 8-10+ Tu, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Ellen Sachtschale; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $113; Classes: 10

Creative Writing for Homeschoolers

DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY HD Video for Kids Tell your own stories with images, voiceover narration, sound effects and music. Laptops and equipment provided. Develop a short story that’s either from your own imagination or about your real life. Combine photos and layers of sound, learn basic techniques, sound recording and editing to create a short video story for on-line streaming and DVD. Enrollment limited. 18790 Age: 10 and up Th, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Noemi Zeigler; Civic Park, Park Place Fee: $150; Classes: 10

Whether you consider yourself a young author or not, you’ll have tons of fun talking about the stories of our lives and writing them so they come out on paper. Create small pieces of writing (stories, poems, word collages) that matter to you, which you can keep forever. Open to students at all levels of writing. Working with a public school writing specialist, strengthen skills and work in an environment that is fun and relaxed....feel inspired! 18607 Age: 8-10+ Tu, 12:30 PM-2:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Maria Dudley; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; Classes: 10

Intro to Acting and Improvisation Be silly, be creative, be dramatic! Develop acting skills as you have fun playing theatre games, creating scenes and performing skits for one another. Creativity and self-expression will be emphasized as you work on ensemble-building, characterization and presentation skills. Basic scene work will be introduced in this class. An informal presentation for friends and family will be scheduled for the last class. 18608 Age: 8-10+ Mo, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Tracy Randolph Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 8

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The Youth Theatre Company engages children, pre-K through high school in musical theatre performance and theatre education. Please call for a YTC brochure (943-5846).

Let’s put on a show, “Aristocat Kids”. This performances-based program will begin to prepare your young actor for our more advanced competition groups. Each session students will rehearse and perform a show in its entirety. End the session with a performance for family and friends. Participation in MiniKids is recommended but not required. No experience necessary. Work with our Youth Theatre Company staff to learn the basics of the stage. No audition. $10 performance fee is included in course fee.

Mini Kids Theatre Sing, dance and act to songs from your favorite musicals such as Beauty and the Beast, The Music Man, Annie, Finding Nemo and much, much more! Play games and dress up in fun costumes. No experience necessary. Work with our Youth Theatre staff to learn the basics of the stage. End the session with a performance for family and friends. No audition necessary. $10 performance fee included in tuition. 18825 Age: 5-6 Th, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 5-Mar 8 (Performance is Mar 8, Shadelands) Noelle Arms; Classroom, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $176; Classes: 10 18826 Age: 5-6 Fr, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 6-Mar 9 (Performance is Mar 9, Shadelands) Noelle Arms; Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $176; Classes: 10

18795 Age: 7-12 Th, 4:15 PM-6:00 PM, Jan 5-Mar 8 (Performance is Mar 8, Shadelands) Noelle Arms; Classroom, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $234; Classes: 10 18796 Age: 7-12 Fr, 4:15 PM-6:00 PM, Jan 6-Mar 9 (Performance is Mar 9, Shadelands) Noelle Arms; Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $234; Classes: 10

Junior Theatre 2011-12 (Ages 10-14) Teen Theatre 2011-12 (Ages 14-18) These are long-term programs that began in October 2011. Please call 943-5846 for information.

Youth Theatre Company’s Teen Theatre Hopes to Dance Away with Awards The Youth Theatre Company’s Teen Theatre (a division of Civic Arts Education/City of Walnut Creek) will attend the Musical Competitions of America in Los Angeles February 10 – 13. Twenty-one students, ages 14 – 18, began working in October to perfect 12 minutes of an Ensemble piece featuring music from the Broadway musical “Snoopy”. Students were also given the opportunity to perform individual solos or duets, which were rehearsed in class and on their own time. Schools and theatre companies from Las Vegas, Arizona and all over California will attend the 4-day festival, which will wrap up with backstage workshops in dance, vocals and improv and an Award Ceremony at Disneyland. YTC’s Teen Theatre will also send their tech students on a special backstage tech tour of Disneyland which features the ins & outs of the Aladdin stage show and the costume shop for the Disneyland Parades. The Youth Theatre Company offers stepping-stone programming in theatre for children ages 5 – 18. For more information, call (925) 943-5846 or go towww.YouthTheatreCompany.org

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Winter Winter Ballet Gala is a performance rich in holiday culture from around the world. The array of music and dance embraces the

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celebrations of all people and many countries. Holiday favorites will be featured both in the classical and contemporary styles. This dance event will embody the Holiday spirit and the joy of performance art. Selections from the magical scenes of the beloved Nutcracker will also be performed with the rich costumes and music from this cherished family ballet. Diablo Ballet professional dancers, Hiromi Yamazaki and Edward Stegge will perform along with students from the Civic Arts Education Dance Academy in the Levels Ballet II, III, IV and Professional Intermediate/Advanced Program.

December 9, Friday 7:30pm, December 10, Saturday, 2:00pm and 7:30 pm

PRESCHOOL Mommy and Me: Parent & Child

Sing, play games, stretch, increase selfconĂ&#x20AC;dence in a special time between parent and child while learning basic dance concepts.

18663 Age: 2-4 Th, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Pamela Rousseau Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10 18664 Age: 2-4 Fr, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Pamela Rousseau Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

Creative Movement An introduction to dance through simple movement and theatre games. Learn basic jazz and ballet steps.

18827 Age: 3-6 Mo, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Emily Garcia; Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $75; Classes: 8

Pre-Ballet Blend the discipline of ballet with the freedom of creative dance. Begin with basic positions and steps of ballet; then leap, spin and kick while improvising to music, words and pictures. Listen to stories and music of wellknown classical ballets. Parents may watch last session only. Attire: Girls wear black leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers; hair must be worn in a bun away from face. Boys: Wear black tights, white T-shirt and black ballet slippers. Class size limited. 18698 Age: 3-4 Tu, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Erin Leedom Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

18700 Age: 3-4 We, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Amanda McGovern Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10 18701 Age: 3-4 Th, 10:45 AM-11:30 AM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Pamela Rousseau Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10 18702 Age: 3-4 Fr, 10:45 AM-11:30 AM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Pamela Rousseau Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10 18703 Age: 3-4 Sa, 9:00 AM-9:45 AM, Jan 21-Mar 17 Jeanne Disney; Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $75; Classes: 8

Tap-Children (Tiny Tappers) See description under SCHOOL AGES section.

18699 Age: 3-4 We, 3:45 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Amanda McGovern Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

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Pre-Ballet II

Ballet for Children II

Hip Hop

Registration requirement: This course level is for students who are new to dance at age 5-6 or who have completed one or two years in Pre-Ballet. Attire: Girls wear black leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers; hair must be worn in a bun away from face. Boys: wear black rights, white T-shirt and black ballet slippers.

Designed for students wanting to continue with their ballet training. Class will continue with the traditional barre and center work, improving technique, working on proper body alignment and will have an emphasis on vocabulary. Hair should be pulled back in a bun away from face. Attire: See ‘Ballet for Children’ above. Registration requirement: Students must have completed a full year in the Ballet I level and be at least 7 years old in the second grade. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II if a student is transferring from another dance program.

Move and groove to this high-energy approach to hip hop that pushes you to the boundaries of expression. Embrace multi-level performers and challenge yourself with fun and funky moves grounded in a strong technical base. Dance is not about body type but about a passion for movement!

18704 Age: 5-6 We, 5:15 PM-6:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Amanda McGovern Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

18332 Age: 7-11 Tu, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Sep 13-Jun 5 No class Nov 22, Dec 20, Dec 27, Apr 10 Erin Leedom Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $41/month

18705 Age: 5-6 Fr, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Pamela Rousseau Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

18333 Age: 7-11 Sa, 10:40 AM-11:40 AM, Sep 10-Jun 9 No class Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Jan 14, Feb 18, Apr 14, May 26 Jeanne Disney Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $41/month

18706 Age: 5-6 Fr, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Jeanne Disney Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10 18707 Age: 5-6 Sa, 11:45 AM-12:30 PM, Jan 21-Mar 17 No class Feb 18 Jeanne Disney Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $75; Classes: 8

Ballet for Children I

Jazz/Hip Hop Come learn fun and funky dance moves! Learn to kick, leap and turn to the latest hip hop and pop music. It’s a high energy class with a strong emphasis on jazz technique. At the end of the session we will have a performance for friends and family. Note: jazz shoes required.

Introduction to the beauty, grace and discipline of ballet. Each class will include a traditional barre and center, children will enjoy dancing to the magical music from classical ballets such as Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker. Hair must be pulled back in a bun away from face. Attire: girls wear black leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights, white Tshirt and black ballet slippers. Registration requirement: Students must have completed a full year in Pre-Ballet or Pre-Ballet II and be at least 7 years of age.

18717 Age: 7-11 Sa, 12:45 PM-1:45 PM, Jan 21-Mar 17 No class Feb 18 Jeanne Disney Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $75; Classes: 8

18708 Age: 7-10 Fr, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16 Jeanne Disney Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

Focus on dance training through the use of musical theater styles. Class incorporates jazz, lyrical and theater improvisation activities.

18709 Age: 7-10 Sa, 9:45 AM-10:30 AM, Jan 21-Mar 17 No class Feb 18 Jeanne Disney; Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $75; Classes: 8 18710 Age: 7-10 Tu, 4:15 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13 Erin Leedom Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

Musical Theater Dance

19086 Age: 7-12 Mo, 4:15 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12 No class Jan 16 and Feb 20 Emily Garcia; Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $75; Classes: 8

18716 Age: 10-16 We, 6:45 PM-7:45 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14 Jennifer O’Neill; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $93; Classes: 10

Ballet for Children III

Designed for intermediate level students. Technique is strengthened along with the advancement of ballet curriculum skills. This challenging class requires a commitment to regular attendance and adherence to the Attire as in Ballet I and II. Meets two times per week, must attend both days. Registration requirement: Students must have completed a full year in Ballet II level and be at least 9 years of age. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II if a student is transferring from another dance program. 18334 Age: 9-15 Mo, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Sep 12-Jun 4 (Rebecca Crowell Berke, Perf Arts, Shadelands) Th, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Sep 8-Jun 7 (Mayo Sugano, Studio D, Civic Park) Fee: $87/month

Ballet for Children IV

Registration requirement: Students must have completed 1-2 full years in the Ballet III level, have teacher recommendation and be at least 11 years of age. A placement class must be taken in Ballet III if a student is transferring from another dance program. Do not purchase pre Pointe or Pointe shoes before session begins. You will be notiÀed Àrst week of classes of a pointe shoe class for both parents and students on the purchasing, care and general necessary information for pre-Pointe or Pointe work. Pointe shoes must be approved by teacher before elastics and ribbons can be sewn on. Meets 3 times per week; must attend all 3 days.

18335 Age: 11-18 We, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Sep 7-Jun 6 (Edward Stegge, Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands) Sa, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM, Sep 10-Jun 2 (Erica Hartono Kolodny, Studio D, Civic Park) Mo, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM, Sep 12-Jun 4 (Rebecca Crowell Berke, Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands) Fee: $160/month

Tap-Children Noisy, fun, irresistible and contagious, youth tap is an ideal introduction to the dance studio! Civic Arts tap embraces other dance forms such as ballet and jazz, while promoting the young student’s musicality, strength, Áexibility and balance. A series of warm-up exercises, stationary center practice and traveling combinations will culminate in a routine set to music. 18713 Age: 3-4 (Tiny Tappers) Th, 4:00 PM-4:45 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Room Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10 18714 Age 5-7 (Intro) Th, 4:45 PM-5:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Room Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

Diablo Ballet Professional Intermediate/Advanced Program Director: Rebecca Crowell Berke Instructors: Rebecca Crowell Berke Graciela Acedo Erin Leedom Edward Stegge

Advanced ballet training for ages 11-18 including technique, pointe, variations from classical and contemporary repertory. For audition contact Rebecca Crowell Berke, Director at (925) 943-1775, ext. 2. Class meets 4 days per week from Sept-June 2012. Please call for a brochure for more information.

18715 Age 7-10 (Beg) Th, 5:30 PM-6:15 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15 Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Room Shadelands Art Center Fee: $93; Classes: 10

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THANK YOU Donors, Partners & Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors Concannon Vineyard J & J Event Design Wilma Lott Catering Chairs for Affairs Coit Financial Group City of Walnut Creek Dutch Girl Cleaners Major in kind sponsors Albion River Inn Boundary Oak Golf Course Coi Restaurant, Chef Daniel Patterson and John Ricca Embassy Suites Gene Farley Photography Gretchen and Dean Smith John Gravell Joseph Family Vineyards Lark Creek Café Linda and Rich Moulton Little River Inn Mary-Leigh Miller Mayor Sue and Senator Richard Rainey Mendocino Hotel Pat and David Pava Redwood House Bed & Breakfast Renaissance Club Sport Ross Ranch, Mendocino Roundtree Country Club Silver’s at the Wharf, Fort Bragg Skunk Train, Fort Bragg Soroptomist International Mendocino The Cottages at Napa Timothy Near and Michael Butler Tom Crews Photography Walnut Creek Marriott

In Kind Donors Thanks to the many generous friends who donated wines for the Wine Pull Special thanks to our Guest Emcee, Gary Pokorny, former City Manager Thanks to faculty and students who provided entertainment Ise Ankey, Pat and Lee Baxter, Kathee Colman, Gene and Gail Farley, Jay Healey, Mark Joseph, Virginia Lane, Home Depot

Donors 1515 Restaurant Lounge All Abroad Adventures, Fort Bragg All in the Kiln American Conservatory Theater Aurora Theatre Company Bay Area Discovery Museum Berkeley West Edge Opera Bing Crosby’s Restaurant and Piano Lounge Blackhawk Museum Boundary Oak Golf Course Broadway Plaza Buckhorn Grill Cal Performances California Shakespeare Theatre Carol Fowler Center REPertory Company Chef Jon Lee Asian Confusion Cuisine Childrens Discovery Museum of San Jose Christine and Mike Livitski Company C Contemporary Ballet Contra Costa Musical Theatre de Young Diablo Ballet Diablo Hills Golf Course Diablo Symphony Association Dirito Brothers, Concord Nissan Doug Rowe East Bay Nature Flemings Steakhouse Foxtail Golf Club Gerri Owens Hair Salon Grace Dumalac Design Harris Restaurant Hilton Concord IFly SF Bay Jack’s Restaurant and Bar Kay DeMartini Lamplighters Music Theatre Lark Creek Restaurant Lindsey Wildlife Museum Massimo Ristorante Maximum Carpet Cleaning Oakland Athletics Baseball Company Oakland Ballet Company Oakland Raiders Oakland Symphony Oakland Zoo Pecan Restaurant Pet Food Express Photographer Gene Farley Pier 39 Rocco’s Pizzeria Round Hill Country Club Salvatore Ristorante San Francisco Chamber Music San Francisco Creamery Company San Francisco Giants San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

San Francisco Symphony Scotts Seafood Bar and Grill Silk Road Smuin Ballet St Supery Vineyards Steve Silver’s Productions Inc., Beach Blanket Babylon Sugar Bowl Corp Taheri’s Mediterranean Restaurant The Gina Khan Salon Walnut Creek Ford Walnut Creek Recreation Walnut Creek Yacht Club Artist Donors Arlynn Bloom Bob Brittain Bonnie Wells Brian Murphy Chris Kanyusak David Lipton Elaine Burman Ellen Sachtschale Gerry Wallace Hetta Malone Photography, Jan Muto Jane Burton, Jeka Lambert Jim Hafft Joan Kay Matsushima Jody Mattison Joe Bologna John Ricca Photography Karen Ehrhardt Kathy Ikeda Lia Abrams Photography Linda Huffman Martha Kean Mimi Wild Nourot Glass Studio Rene Steinpress Richard Valenti Photography Roswitha Kress Sherry Kwint Cattoche Shirley Nootbar Studio 522 Art Glass Tom Donahue Mary-Leigh Miller Nan Siegel Major Donors – over $5,000 Dutch Enterprises Donors $1,000- 2500 By The Kids For The Kids Carole Dwinell Children’s Hospital Oakland City Of Walnut Creek Civic Arts League Diane Longshore de Golia Empire Realty

Funding Factory James Irvine Foundation Laura Depole Mary Leigh Miller State RooÀng Systems, Inc Major Funders - $500-1000 Christine Hazarian Gary Skrel Jenean and Brian Davidson June and Bill Bowen Natalie Inouye Paula and Steve Evangelou Shane Bartling Sidney Weiss Sunrise Bistro Funders $250-$500 Ballou Plum Wealth Advisors LLC Carol and Ken Fowler Cindy and Tom Silva East Coast Pizza Bar & Grill Edy and Jeff Schwartz Invest In Others Charitable Foundation Jay Healey Karen Cassano Kathy and Jim Jakel Michael and Denise Weiner Mima Baird Monica Underwood Raymond J Saunders Todd and Emilia Bauleke Washington Mutual Matching Gift Program Supporters - $100-250 Adria and Norman Schwartz Adriane Lee Bird Albert and Grace Cheng Andrea and Al Blachman Anne Olsen B R Cohn Charity Events Barnabas and Veronika Kerekes Barry and Niki Gordon Beverly Loder Brian Krcelic Brian and Maria Tanczos California Pizza Kitchen Claude and Lisa Caputi, Claudia and Howard Nemir Contra Costa Branch of Music Teachers Association Cynthia and Jack White Cynthia Schultz David and Kathleen Gibbons Dawn Yates Della Sandoval Dick and Maxine VrMeer Dirk Mellema Doug Rowe Edward and Janice Hohman

Elaine Burman Esther and Al Garrotto Gary Schaub Glynnis and John Cowdery Holly Ingraham and David Julius James and Marcia Berryman Jane Rotermund Jay Healey Jesse Goldberg Joe Bologna John Perfetto Karen and Bob Stoker Kathryn Nelson Kathryn Thomas Larry and Ellen Beans Laurie Itow and John Greitzer Lerio Ray Marily and Lu Hughes Mark and Clare Coffey Mary Parish Nan Siegel Patricia and David Pava Pattee Court Peter and Amy Mercieca Peter and Petra Fischer Phillip and Gretchen Arth Phyllis and Harvey Ceaser Reggie and Elizabeth Marshall Richard Del Foss Sami Ben Grine Sandra Reed Sharon and Bob Burke Teresa Drouillard Wai Ming and Frances Chan

LOCATIONS

HOW TO REGISTER

Registration begins Monday December 5, 2011

Scholarship applications now being accepted for the Winter 2012 quarter. Application deadline is Tuesday, January 3, 2012. All fee courses and camp registrations reÁect a $2 administrative processing fee. ON-LINE: Log onto www.arts-ed.org and click on the EZReg logo FAX: Fax your registration, with VISA or MasterCard information, to: (925) 988-9907 MAIL: Mail the registration form with your payment to: Civic Arts Education, 111 N. Wiget Ln. Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Make checks payable to: City of Walnut Creek WALK-IN: Shadelands location; 111 Wiget Ln., Walnut Creek OfÀce Hours: 9am-4:00pm M-Fr Closed: Dec 23-31 Jan 14-16; Feb 18-20 (holidays) Arts Ed Administration and AAA ofÀces by appointment only; 943-5846 First Áoor City Hall 1666 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, 94596 E-Mail: artsed@arts-ed.org Note that classes may have Àlled during the Mail-in/Fax-in period. PHONE-IN: Call (925) 943-5846 during ofÀce hours. Please have your class title, number and credit card information ready.

REGISTRATION REGISTRATION

Civic Arts Ed Shadelands Art Center Campus, 111 N. Wiget Lane , WC 94598 (925) 943-5846 Civic Park Preschool, 1375 Civic Dr., WC 94596 (in Park Place ) Heather Farm Preschool & Studio H, 500 N San Carlos Dr. , WC 94598 (rear of Heather Farm Park ) Tice Valley Community Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd. , WC 94595 Civic Arts Ed Civic Park Campus Studios D, E & J, 1313 Civic Dr., WC 94596 (in Civic Park) Civic Park Assembly Hall, 1375 Civic Dr., WC 94596 (in Civic Park Community Center )

• Pre-registration is required for participation in classes. Please, do not attend a class if you have not been registered.

• Registration forms received prior to the dates speciÀed will not be given priority consideration; however, you may fax, mail, or drop off your form at any time. • Complete one registration form per family. Forms may also be downloaded from our website, www.arts-ed.org.

• Waiting lists will be established once a class has reached maximum enrollment. If a space opens or a new class is created, you will be notiÀed.

• A class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. A full refund will be provided. • Make-up dates for missed classes will only be granted for class cancellations resulting from direction of the Civic Arts Division.

• Refunds are allowed up to seven days prior to Àrst class; a $10 service fee will be charged. • For withdrawals within seven days of Àrst class, a $10 service fee will be charged and a credit valid for one year can be used toward a future course. Accounts with credit amounts under $15 that are eligible for refund will be remitted upon request. All credits on account are valid for a maximum of one year.

Information: This brochure is published quarterly by the City of Walnut Creek . Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information. Updated information is available on the web at www.arts-ed.org Equal Opportunity: The City maintains a policy of non-discrimination in admission to, treatment in or employment in City of Walnut Creek programs or activities.

Photos and Video: The City reserves the right to photograph or videotape facilities, activities and program participants. All photos remain the property of the City and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes. Standards of Behavior: For everyone’s enjoyment and safety, all participants and audiences in City programs are expected to treat each other and facilities with respect and abide by all rules and direction from staff. City staff reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for failure to abide by these standards. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Walnut Creek encourages those with disabilities to participate in our programs. If you have any special needs that require speciÀc accommodations so you can fully enjoy one of our classes, please call the Civic Arts ofÀce at (925) 943-5846. Please provide us with your email address so that we may contact you if there is an important change to the class schedule. Periodically, we provide registrants with department updates and exclusive offers via e-mail. Civic Arts Education does not share our customers’ e-mail addresses or telephone numbers with any third parties

W A I V E R O F L I A B I L I T Y : I consent to participation in these activities and agree on behalf of said person and the undersigned that we assume the risk of accident or injuries sustained from whatever cause in connection therewith and release the City of Walnut Creek, the Walnut Creek School District, and their officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability for any such accident or injury. I understand I am responsible for all registration policies and procedures. I further understand the City of Walnut Creek reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential future use. All photos will remain the property of the City of Walnut Creek and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes only.

Effective Spring 2012, senior discounts for classes will be discontinued to be consistent with programs and services throughout the City.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PERFORMANCES Dec 2-4 Civic Arts Holiday Art Sale Shadelands Auditorium & Studio E, Civic Park; Opening night Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm; and Sun 10am-6pm at Shadelands and 10am-5pm Civic Park NEW! "Kids Only Shopping,", Sat 11am-4pm, Shadelands YA-1, all items $12 or less.

Jan 5-Mar 15 Donna Attar, abstract paintings, Boundary Oak Golf Course

Donna Attar

Dec 8 Jazz Band and Flock of Flutes Concert Shadelands Auditorium, 7:30pm, tickets $10 Dec 9 & 10 Winter Ballet Gala, Shadelands Auditorium (7:30pm on Fri; 2:00pm and 7:30pm on Sat), tickets $10

Jan 27 & 28 Youth Theatre Company, Teen Theatre performance Del Valle Theatre, “Ann of Green Gables”

Dec 13 Youth Orchestras of the Diablo Valley Concert Shadelands Auditorium, 7pm, tickets $10

Feb 3 ¡Viva! Arts Gala Fundraiser, Shadelands Art Center

Dec 15 & 16 Youth Theatre Company, Mini Kids and Kids Theatre performance Shadelands Auditorium, “A Year with Frog & Toad”, 7pm, tickets $10

Feb 24 & 25 Youth Theatre Company, Jr. Theatre performance Del Valle Theatre, “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley”

Jan 3-Mar 6 Gail Morrison, etchings, Shadelands

Mar 1-May 3 Robert Gonsowski, paintings, 1st Floor, City Hall Gail Morrison Robert Gonsowsk

Jan 5-Mar 1 Neanna Miles, watercolor paintings, 1st Floor, City Hall

Neanna Miles

Mar 8 & 9 Youth Theatre Company, Mini Kids and Kids Theatre performance Shadelands Auditorium, “Aristocats Kids”, 7pm, tickets $10 Mar 15 Jazz Band Concert, Shadelands Auditorium, 7:30pm, tickets $10

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