Civic Arts Education Spring 2011 Course Catalog

Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation

! s t r A a v i ¡V ¡VIVA ARTS! The Friends Foundation’s major fundraiser is moving to a new date.

The Board of Directors recently determined that a much earlier day in the year would be a better time to hold the Foundation’s annual event. A decision was made to move Viva Arts to Friday, February 3, 2012. Look for more details in future issues of this catalog and on the Friends Foundation website, www.friendsartsed.org.

Thanks for generosity of the community and our friends, the Foundation was able to raise over $20,000 in October, 2010. For a review of the Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation’s five-year accomplishments, go to the website.

AAA Summer Camp to Continue!

Great News! AAA (Arts, Adventures and Academics), the City’s five-week summer school held at the Walnut Creek Intermediate School, will be continuing this coming summer in a new, revised format. Over the past five years, the Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation has provided scholarships for many children, ranging in age from six to eleven, and plans to continue providing support for families who qualify for financial assistance.

The two new staff members leading this program are Cynthia (Cindy) Schultz and Sue Scott. Known to CAE students as faculty members, Cindy and Sue are also involved in providing introductory arts-based preschool programs as part of a county grant funded by First 5 Contra Costa. Cindy, who teaches music for the Fine Arts Preschool, is also an experienced music instructor for harp and piano and holds a certification in music therapy. Sue Scott has also been part of the Fine Arts Preschool for many years and is a popular Youth Visual Arts teacher.

To learn how your child may qualify for financial assistance, contact the Civic Arts Education office and an application form will be provided. You may also obtain forms by going to Civic Arts Education website, www.walnut-creek.org/cae/ The AAA Summer School Program runs from June 20th to July 22nd.

(925) 939-2787

Did You Know?

Flock of Flutes, founded by Susan Sigge in 1997, originally began as a CAE class for middle and high school students. The first class had many adults who didn’t have anywhere to play and were excited to hear about a performing opportunity. What started out as a student group quickly turned into a community ensemble, which now encourages all ages to join. Current director is Monica Williams, a graduate of Eastman School of Music who has performed with orchestras in Rochester, NY, Cincinnati and Chicago.

Monica teaches private flute at Civic Arts Education and at her home studio in San Francisco.

Other current members include Linda Beirn, Julie Bloxham, BJ Conrad, Tracy Durden, Jennifer Gallmeyer, Emily Griffen, Ginny Hamilton, Kathy Jakel, Amber Pilling, Elaina Tan, Jami Trawick, Angelina (YuanFen Ho) and Kim Zhang.

Please welcome two new Friends Foundation board members.

Kathy Jakel learned to love music from an early age. Her mother and sister were talented singers and her aunt played flute in a southern California symphony. “I studied the flute from elementary through high school,” she says, “but then set it aside when I went to college and began a career.”

Currently an active member of the Civic Art’s Flock of Flutes, Kathy attributes her return to music to inheriting her aunt’s flute. “I took it to a local appraiser to determine the value and walked out of the shop not only with the flute, but with a lot of music under my arm as well!” She boned up on her playing skills at a summer Civic Arts flute class and, not long afterward, joined Flock of Flutes of which she has been a part for about six years.

After a 31-year career in credit card processing at First Data and banking at Wells Fargo, last summer Kathy began a new chapter in her life. Now that she has time pursue all the things she’s always wanted to do, she says “It’s time to give back. I believe that even though most of us won’t end up being a Picasso or Mozart, there is life-long joy to be gained from music, art and theater.” She went on to say, “Children of all ages should have the opportunity to discover the arts so they can find out what they like or if they are passionate about it, where they want to learn more, and develop into well-rounded adults. In these days of budget cuts, we need to find creative ways to make sure that arts education is available to all.”

Fritz Brunner is no stranger to the Friends Foundation, having attended a number of board meetings in his role as an Arts Commissioner. With his position on the Arts Commission winding down in 2012, Fritz is looking forward to continuing an active presence in the Walnut Creek arts community.

Fritz moved to California in 1972 after earning a BS in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. “While settling into California life,” he says, “I started taking classes at Civic Arts in photography and later, ceramics. I especially enjoyed working on the wheel and firing Raku pots.” This interest in the arts led him to join the Arts Commission in 2006.

Professionally, Fritz, who now holds advanced degrees in Transpersonal Psychology and Depth Psychology, is currently a senior consultant at Kaiser Permanente where he focuses on culture change and advancement of strategic plans to reduce workplace injuries and is engaged in the development and implementation of behavioral-based culture changing programs. He also develops coaching programs for workplace safety.

Fritz says: “I’ve always felt t Friends Foundation board, it gives me a chance to see that others can have this opportunity too.”

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Why you should become 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 believe that arts education shapes every stage of life and helps communities and economies to thrive?

The Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation is seeking your support by asking you to become a member of our nonprofit organization. A $50 family membership, for instance, will help sponsor a child taking violin lessons, a senior taking a ceramics class or perhaps a disabled student improving her life through music therapy.

The Friends Foundation provides critically needed funding for disadvantaged youth and disabled adults and seniors so they may participate in art, music, dance and drama classes programs provided by Civic Arts Education.

Contact the Friends Foundation today! Call us at (925) 939-2787 and ask for a membership brochure. Visit our website to find out more about us: www. friendsartsed.org

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ADULT CLASSES

Spring 2011 Julia Galloway

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

Studio use is for instruction and other learning. Work produced or fired 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 fired. Class and workshop fees include firing. Clay must be purchased in class. Tools and tool kits may be purchased in the studio.

Studio Cleanup June 11, 10a-12pm

CORE CLASSES Ceramics

Learn to wheel throw or handbuild basic ceramic forms. Decorating, glazing and firing 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.

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16711 (Beg/Int) Mo, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Lynne Meade; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $169; 60+: $153; Classes: 9 16712 (Int/Adv) Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Lynne Meade; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $169; 60+: $153; Classes: 9 16713 (Beg/Int) Mo, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Coreen Abbott; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $169; 60+: $153; Classes: 9

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WWW.ARTS-ED.ORG This spring’s Master Potter Workshop will feature A Day with Julia Galloway on May 21. Julia hails from the University of Montana where she is a Professor of Ceramics and Director of the School of Art. Her utilitarian pottery has been exhibited across the United States and Canada and can be found at The Long Beach Museum of Art, Smithsonian Museum, The Huntington Museum of Art in West Virginia and the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana. Julia will be making and decorating pottery and will discuss pottery forms, wheel throwing and altered forms as well as Cone 6 glazing and historical influence. Workshop is cosponsored by the Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild and the Association of Clay and Glass Artists and Trax Gallery. Julia is shown here among some of her striking pottery pieces.

16714 (Int/Adv) Tu, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Bruno Kark; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $179; 60+: $161; Classes: 10 16715 (Int/Adv) We, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Michael Berkley; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $179; 60+: $161; Classes: 10 16718 (Int/Adv) Th, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Lesley Jensen; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $179; 60+: $161; Classes: 10 16716 (Beg Adv) Sa, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 26-Jun 4 No class Apr 30, May 21 Roger Yee; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $169; 60+: $153; Classes: 9

Intro to Sculpture (Beg/Adv) More fully understand the process of working with clay and constructing sculpted ceramic objects from functional to figurative. 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.

16719 Tu, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Chris Kanyusik; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $179; 60+: $161; Classes: 10 16720 Tu, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Steven Allen; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $179; 60+: $161; Classes: 10

SPECIAL INTEREST Sodium Vapor (Int/Adv) Emphasis on ceramic work for high-fire salt kiln, to be stacked with kiln shelves. Students participate in loading and unloading of kilns. Enrollment limited to 20.

16721 We, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Peter Coussoulis; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $218; 60+: $196; Classes: 10

Pottery Making for Raku Firing Raku is a low-firing 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 firing 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 fire work that has been made. Note: Students participate in the firing 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.

16726 Fr, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 James Newton; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $218; 60+: $196; Classes: 10 16727 Fr, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Michael Berkley; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $218; 60+: $196; Classes: 10

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 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 first class.

16724 Th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Ellen Sachtschale; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $179; 60+: $161; Classes: 10

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.

16728 Su, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Mar 27-Jun 5 No class Apr 24, May 1, May 29 Ed Blackburn; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $157; 60+: $141; Classes: 8

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, firing and use of studio equipment are included in the fee. Clay Arts Guild membership qualifies students for discounted open studio fee and other benefits (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 be currently enrolled in a regular CAE ceramics class.

16717 Approx. 30 hours per wk, actual hours posted in studio Studio E, Civic Park Studios Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild Member Fee: $62 Nonmembers: $125

Surface Decoration for Thrown & Handbuilt Pottery

The first 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

Floor Barre and Hatha Yoga See descriptions under HEALTH & FITNESS section.

Jazz Dance

Dance awakens the spirit within. An eclectic combination of the many different styles of jazz, including Broadway (Bob Fosse) and lyrical (Alvin Ailey), among others, focused on elevating your spiritual expression through dance. Individual attention given to all levels of abilities.

16741 Age: 14 and up We, 7:45 PM-9:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Jennifer O’Neill; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $105; 60+: $94; Classes: 10

Tap-Adult

A range of decorating techniques will be addressed at all levels of pottery development, from the wet clay forming process using colored clays, using slips and texturing with tools or chemicals, through various methods for decorating in the leather hard and bone dry stages, onto glazing bisqued pieces and finally using china paints or luster on already high fired glazed pieces.

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, flexibility 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.

16725 Th, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Ann Henderson; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $179; 60+: $161; Classes: 10

16743 Age: 13 and up (Tap Fundamentals) Tu, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Celeste Lococo; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $89; 60+: $80; Classes: 10

WORKSHOPS NEW

DANCE

ADULT CLASSES

Handbuilding with Soft Slabs (Beg/Adv)

16744 Age: 13 and up (Musical Theatre Tap) Tu, 7:30 PM-8:30 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Celeste Lococo; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $89; 60+: $80; Classes: 10

Master Potter Workshop: A Day with Julia Galloway

Julia Galloway, Director of the University of Montana School of Art, will be making and decorating pottery. She will discuss pottery forms, wheel throwing and altered forms, slip surfaces, cone 6 glazing, idea development and historical influence. Enjoy a slide show about Julia’s work and a talk about historical pottery and how ideas have developed over time. Big talkers, shy potters and technique seekers all welcome! Doors open at 9am. Bring a potluck item to share for lunch. Cosponsored by the Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild, Association of Clay and Glass Artists and Trax Gallery.

16735 Sa, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, May 21 Julia Galloway; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Fee: $77; ACGA Fee: $67

WC CAG Fee: $42; Classes: 1

Civic Arts Sale Our spring Art Sale will open on Friday, Apr 29, 5-9pm and continue through Sunday at the Shadelands Auditorium, 111 N. Wiget Lane and at Clay Arts Studio E in downtown Civic Park. The sale features ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, glass and much more, all crafted by CAE faculty and students. For more information call (925) 943-5846.

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ADULT CLASSES

Spring 2011

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Express Yourself on Cloth Paint, Dye, Discharge, Stamp, Stencil & More

Learn to create one-of-a-kind fabrics using a variety of techniques to add or remove color from cotton cloth. Begin with an overview of techniques and discussion of how to select the technique to achieve your goals. Explore using textile paints and dyes for handpainting, stamping, stenciling and thermofax screening. We’ll use several discharge agents for removing color and explore Procion MX dyes for low immersion and bucket dyeing. Learn to paint and screen with Procion MX dyes. Beg students learn basic methods with emphasis on techniques and color relationships.

Int/cont students work on individual projects. Excellent for art quilters and art to wear enthusiasts. No previous experience necessary. Supply fee: $38 payable at first class includes paints, dye and chemicals, 2 yrds of cotton print cloth and one 8x10 thermofax screen mesh. Additional screen mesh can be purchased from instructor. Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

16875 Tu, 5:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 29-May 3 Rene Steinpress; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $184; Classes: 6

NEW Open Weave Felted Scarf or Bag on the Rigid Heddle

In the two-day “Natural Dye Workshop” fiber artist Lou Grantham will show you to prepare, mordant and dye wool yarns to make beautiful harmonious colors as shown here. Workshop will be held at Studio H in Heather Farm on May 13 & 14. It’s easy to register; just click on the EZ Reg icon at our website, www.arts-ed.org or call the office at (925() 943-5846 for more information.

16843 Sa/Su, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Apr 16-17 Deborah Jarchow; Studio H, Heather Farm

Fee: $142.00; Classes: 2

DECORATIVE & FIBER ARTS

CORE CLASSES Loom Weaving (Beg)

You have to be warped to weave, or so they say. Join us in this playful class, focusing on loom warping skills. 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 first class. Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

16765 Tu, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $173; 60+: $156; Classes: 10

SPECIAL INTEREST NEW

16766 Tu, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, Mar 29-May 31 No class Apr 26 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $173; 60+: $156; Classes: 10 16767 Tu, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $173; 60+: $156; Classes: 10

Rigid Heddle Loom II

Some of the most beautiful indigenous weavings are done on the simple two-shed loom. Come dabble and play with decorative weaves including handcontrolled lace weaves, color work, pick up patterns, pictorial tapestry, warp or weft face weaves and textured rug weaves. All can be done on the rigid heddle. The bonus is all techniques learned can be applied to a multiharness loom. All levels welcome. Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org. Rigid heddle loom may be rented from instructor.

16771 Mo,6:30 PM-9:00 PM, May 2-Jun 5 No class May 30 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $102; Classes: 5

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 first class.

Prerequisite: Beginning Weaving or instructor’s ok.

Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

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Make a scarf with a lovely open pattern or a sturdy bag using a rigid heddle loom and wool. You can create a wonderful woven piece that looks complicated, but is really very easy. If you’ve taken beginning rigid heddle weaving, enhance your skills. If you still haven’t tried this exciting fiber technique, now is the time to begin! It’s portable, easy and fun. Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

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Color Blending in Tapestry

Focus on color blending and how to achieve certain effects by combining colors. Effects can be subtle or have high contrast. Colors can be blended by combining different colors on a bobbin or by weaving techniques and patterns. Beginning students start with full pass techniques while more advanced students can use half pass techniques and begin experimentation. Learn to create beautiful results with color using eccentric weft, weaving that varies from the horizontal line.

16768 Th, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9

No class Apr 28, May 26 Tricia Goldberg; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $163; 60+: $147; Classes: 9

Natural Dye Workshop What does the fruit of pomegranate, the flowers of dahlias, the leaves of eucalyptus and the cochineal beetle all have in common? Oh the alchemy of it all! Learn how to prepare, mordant and dye your wool yarns to make beautiful harmonious colors. Bring a bag lunch on Sat. Supply fee: $15 payable in class. Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

16778 Fr, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, May 13 and Sa, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, May 14 Lou Grantham; Studio H, Heather Farm Fee: $95; Classes: 2

NEW Surface Design: Printing/Painting with Acid Dyes on Silk Study the direct application of acid dyes on silk. First two days we learn print mix preparation, basic printing/painting, discharge printing, illuminated printing and steam fixing. Discharge printing is the technique of printing onto a colored ground fabric, that has already been dyed and removing the color in the process of steaming. Illuminated printing is printing on colored ground fabric with a colored discharge mix, adding the new color in the process of steaming. Third day experiment with newly learned techniques; thermofax machine will be available for screen printing your images.

Previous dyeing experience advised. Bring lunch.

Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org. Supply fee: $60 payable in class includes 5 yrds silk, all dyes and auxiliary chemicals.

16842 Sa/Su/Mo, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, May 28, 29 & 30 Bonnie Wells; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $202; Classes: 3

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 The photography darkroom is intended to only provide equipment and supplies for purposes of noncommercial and recreational benefit to the community.

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PRIVATE DARKROOMS FOR RENT

Four new private rentable darkrooms. Each has a special 6 foot commercial photo water temperature controlled sink with space for 11x14 trays and 2 enlargers for up to 2 people with separate timers, related paper easel etc. Student provides all chemistry and paper and must be experienced, no instruction is provided.

Successful completion of the Arts Ed Basic Darkroom Class or previous experience and Arts Ed instructor approval is required. Darkrooms are available M-Th 9 am-9 pm; Fri 9 am-9 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Wireless internet is also available in the facility. Exhibition and sale opportunities available through the program.

Fee: $6 per hour for minimum of 2 hours. $4 for each additional hour, or $80 for 20 hour coupon book. For information contact the Arts Ed Shadelands Office: (925) 943-5842.

CAE Photography Forum Enjoy up to 12 digital and film meetings per year (June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011). Share images, critiques, technical developments and meet guest artists.

Receive e-news and opportunities to participate in six or more field trips per year. Field trips, entry fees, liability, travel and other costs are responsibility of participants.

Attendance at one meeting is free to enrolled CAE students. Pre-registration recommended. No prorated fee.

15534 Tu, 7:00-9:30 PM, 3rd Tuesday of each month Tom Crews; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Fee: $60 yearly membership

CORE CLASSES NEW Getting to Know & Love your Digital SLR (Beg) Bring your camera gear and manual (if you’ve lost it, download one online) and prepare to enjoy a day learning what it means to see and capture light. We’ll cover shooting and metering modes, white balance, ISO, aperture/shutter relationship, the histogram, focal length.

We’ll go outside to shoot twice; bring lots of questions and your laptop and a flash drive to transfer to instructor’s laptop for projection onto the large screen. Have your batteries charged and your memory cards empty.

Intro to Adobe Photoshop CS (Int/Adv) Adobe Photoshop CS is the professional standard for digital imaging. This class concentrates on features needed to edit digital images. Review of basics for understanding Photoshop including: viewing and saving files, resizing, cropping, and using the canvas. We will focus on understanding layers, image adjustments, using levels and curves, hue/saturation, color balance, black and white conversion and how to use the select and image editing tools. We’ll cover Noise Reduction and Sharpening, Mastering RAW images, Blending Modes, Smart Filters, processing HDR images as well as discuss proper Color Management and workflow techniques. Bring a laptop computer with Photoshop CS5 (or earlier). Please come early to set up your computer before class starts. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills (how to create, open and save files, etc.)

16882 Th, 6:45 PM-8:45 PM, May 5-Jun 9 Tom Crews; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $64; 60+: $58; Classes: 6

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 flash. 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.

16890 We, 6:30 PM-9:15 PM, May 18-Jun 8 Greg Hazard; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $76; 60+: $69; 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 flash. 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.

16877 Mo, 6:45 PM-9:30 PM, May 2-23 Greg Hazard; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center ee $ 6 0 $6 C asses

16893 Sa, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Apr 9 Beth Witrogen; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $54; Classes: 1

Take Control of Your Digital Camera For photographers who have a Digital SLR Camera and wish to improve their photographic skills.

Covers camera functions, transferring files and image file management, resolution and compression. Learn the importance of obtaining correct exposure and how to use your camera’s histogram. We’ll also cover shutter effects and depth of field, creative use of white balance control and filters, how to compose great photos and gain more control over the design. Photographic assignments and a field trip allow you to practice what we learn in class. Field trip destination tba in class.

16876 We,6:30 PM-8:30 PM, May 4-Jun 8 plus Field trip Sat, Jun 4, 11a-1pm Tom Crews; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; 60+: $101; Classes: 7

Our Decorative & Fiber Arts department is offering several new and exciting workshops this spring. Tricia Goldberg will be conducting a 9week class, “Color Blending in Tapestry”; featured here is “Mirror Lake” on the bottom with a detail of it to the left demonstrating the beautiful color blends that are possible. In addition Civic Arts is happy to have Deborah Jarchow from Southern California offering a two-day workshop entitled “Open Weave Felted Scarf or Bag on the Rigid Heddle”; shown is one of Deborah’s scarves made with this exciting but easy technique. See page 6 for more details.

Professional Studio Lighting

ADULT CLASSES

DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY

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 flashes, incandescent lights and studio strobe lights. Umbrellas, soft boxes, large and small diffusion panels as well as reflectors will be used.

Must have basic exposure knowledge and use of an SLR camera (film or digital).

16879 Mo, 6:45 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 28-Apr 18 Greg Hazard; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $62; 60+: $56; Classes: 4

SPECIAL INTEREST NEW Pinhole Photography for the 21st Century

Discover the magic of photography without a lens! Pinhole photography is both the simplest and perhaps the most profound form of photography and has been enjoying a revival recently. A pinhole camera (which is yours to keep) and 2 rolls of film included. Learn how to use the camera, develop film and scan negatives for digital printing. A field trip will give you practice with composition. A second, optional field trip to a Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day event (approx. $10 additional charge) will provide practice in building your own pinhole camera from everyday materials. Younger students 12-15 may enroll if parent is registered.

16886 Age: 16 and up Tu, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 29-May 17 No class Apr 26 J .M. Golding; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $110; 60+: $99; Classes: 7

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Spring 2011

NEW Photo Books & Other Products (Beg/Int) Want to prepare a photo book, cards or make products from your special images? Explore techniques for combining photos on a page or in a montage image; editing, layout, papers and prep in photo-editing software such as Photoshop, iPhoto or elements in order to create proper file size and color space. Learn techniques for layering, masking and selecting areas with a photo. Bring a goal for a project, photos you wish to you and your own laptop. We’ll do minor color correction basics to get you started with the best quality images. We’ll transfer images to instructorís laptop. Our goal is to complete a project or be well on your way.

Civic Arts is pleased to welcome new photography instructor Jeffrey Smith.

Jeff will be teaching “TTL Flash & Available Light Portrait Workshop” beginning March 29. Learn how to make dynamic portraits filled with character and mood and produce remarkable images. Go to our website at www.arts-ed.org to register with your Visa or Mastercard.

NEW TTL Flash & Available Light Portrait Workshop

Tired of taking harsh, bland snapshots of your friends and family? Want to learn how to make dynamic portraits filled with character and mood? Focus on the essential steps to produce remarkable images - how to use light, perspective, composition and editing to bring life to your portraits. Bring your digital SLR camera, owner’s manual and fastest lens to first class. Flash with through the lens (TTL) capacity strongly recommended.

Basic knowledge of exposure and use of an SLR required.

16883 Tu, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 29-May 10 No class Apr 26 Jeffrey K. Smith; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $99; 60+: $89; Classes: 6

Basic Image Processing Demystified (Beg)

Color correction is the bane of most photographers’ existence but it doesn’t have to be. Learn the elements of what makes an image balanced and pleasing; explore tools offered by Photoshop, Elements and Lightroom to reach that ‘perfect’ balance. We’ll cover pixels, the Zone system and the histogram. Then break out techniques from the toolbox including selection tools, history brush, levels, curves, etc. Bring troublesome images to work on and your own laptop. We’ll transfer images to instructor’s laptop for individual questions and group discussion.

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16891 We, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 30-Apr 20 Beth Witrogen; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $85; 60+: 76; Classes: 4

Cell Phone Shoot Out

Bring your cell phone camera for a creative investigation of the possibilities and potential of this instant, ever-ready form of photography, in your pocket and ready to capture events of your life. Tap into your creative photographic potential, learn composition, point of view and post-processing skills. Programs including CameraBag will be available for post-processing. Class culminates in an exhibition of your art. Grab your cell phone and be ready to shoot. Computers available for printing.

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16903 Age: 14 and up We, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Mar 30-Apr 20 Lois Reynolds Mead; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $70; 60+: $63; Classes: 4

16892 Tu, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, May 3-17 Beth Witrogen; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $61; 60+: $55; Classes: 3

Shooting & Processing HDR Photography (Int/Adv)

Exploring Close-Up Photography Two classroom meetings will give the photographer an expanded working knowledge of equipment and techniques needed to create fantastic close-up photographs. How to get close to the subject, lighting considerations, how to stabilize your camera, depth of field, compositional elements, and more! A photographic assignment and field trip will provide you with an opportunity to practice the tools and techniques learned in class and allow the instructor to observe and improve your techniques. Field trip will be to the Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek. Provide your own camera and have some working knowledge of the basic photographic principles. No special close-up equipment required. Digital cameras welcome. Note: Additional charge for admission to gardens ($7) collected at first class.

Learn to capture the entire dynamic range of a scene, from brightest highlights to darkest shadows and to capture details using high dynamic range photography.

This often cannot be done with a single exposure. No more blown out skies! Learn to use camera settings in your digital SLR to take multiple exposures to capture the range of light in any setting. Learn how HDR works, and when and how to use it. On the field trip, practice setting up shots, and obtain source files to use back in the classroom. Learn to use Photoshop or Photomatix to process HDR images, and how to seamlessly integrate our workflow from Adobe Bridge in Photoshop. We will discuss the various ways to process an image, from ‘natural’ to a more graphic or illustrated look. Bring your tripod, camera, lenses and laptop with a download trial of Photomatix from http://www.hdrsoft.com/.

16872 Tu, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, May 3 & May 10 plus Field trip Sat, May 7, 10a-12noon Tom Crews; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $70; 60+: $63; Classes: 3

DRAWING, PAINTING & PRINTMAKING

16871 Sa, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, Apr 9 & 16 plus Field trip Apr 9, 1-3pm, Ruth Bancroft Gardens Walnut Creek Tom Crews; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; 60+: $72; Classes: 3

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.

Photographing Artwork Digitally

CORE CLASSES

Working artists learn to use your digital camera to produce professional quality photographs. Camera usage, lighting and staging work will be demonstrated and practiced. Computer image processing using Adobe Photoshop will also be demonstrated and discussed.

Using these images to create jury slides/show cards/ gallery cards; a portfolio book will be discussed. Each student will have the opportunity to photograph their own original art. Bring your own digital camera, camera manual, tripod and 2 pieces of your art to first session.

16885 We/Th/Fr, 12:30 PM-3:30 PM, Apr 13, Apr 14, Apr 15 Gene Farley; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $101; Classes: 3

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 reflectors as well as wireless flashes covered. Basic exposure knowledge and use of an SLR camera (film or digital) required.

16878 Sa, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, Apr 23 Greg Hazard; Lobby, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $43; Classes: 1

Drawing Class: Explorations Journey into the pleasure and deep satisfaction of drawing. The process is immediate, intimate and requires few tools. A good drawing depends on a combination of a sense of play with materials, personal invention and good observation. Explore these three elements by studying different techniques with a variety of black & white media and an assortment of subjects.

For all experience levels, this class sets you on an exciting path of line and value. Demos and individual help.

Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

16785 Th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28.

Mira M White; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; Classes: 10

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 Drawing & Painting: Intro to Different Mediums

16781 We, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; 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 first class. All painting styles and subject matter are acceptable. All levels welcome. Lessons focus on stilllife and landscape. Work primarily from photo references 16779 Mo, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9

Night Painting (Beg/Adv): Oil & Acrylics 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 first class for beginners.

Work on all aspects of using watercolor to its fullest to express your creative vision in almost any situation. Work at your own pace and on subjects of your choosing. Bring reference materials and painting materials. Demonstrations and coaching as needed.

16902 We, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27, May 4, May 25 Leslie Wilson; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $130; 60+: $118; Classes: 8

Printmaking: Etching/Intaglio, Relief & Collograph Printmaking is one of the oldest fine 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 fine 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 first class. Supply fee: $15 payable at first class.

16774 Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 William Harsh; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $185; 60+: $167; Classes: 10

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: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

Continuing students bring your own supplies. All levels welcome.

16775 Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Tesia Blackburn; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9 16776 We, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Tesia Blackburn; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; 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 first class.

16769 Mo, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Shirley Rencher Miller; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9

16780 Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; Classes: 10

Secrets of Drawing Drawing is the foundation of all art; whether you are painting a landscape, drawing a jewelry design or sketching out a composition in photography, being confident in your drawing skills will make the process more successful. We will cover the basics: line, value and form. We will draw from still life objects, learning to see form, light and shadow in the simplest of shapes. Finish with skills that will keep improving the more you use them.

Beg through advanced welcome; take home assignments for the truly obsessed. Materials: List available at www. arts-ed.org.

16801 Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Jody Mattison; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9

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 first class.

16777 Tu, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Patricia Strout; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; Classes: 10

ADULT CLASSES

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 first class.

Watercolor (Int/Adv)

Benicia artist Mark Eanes will be offering a two-day workshop “Expressive Design of the Human Figure” on May 21& 22. This Advanced Figure Drawing class will cover formal principles, concepts and techniques in drawing the human figure. Expect a rigorous and demanding course of studio work.

Several of Mark’s figures are shown here; see page 11 for more details on the workshop.

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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 and new visual territory. Presentations and demos using a variety of dry and wet media. Begin with soft pastels, experiment with color and supplement with mixed media approaches, which may include acrylics, watercolor and collage. Work with the technique of the week or pursue individual projects. Drawing experience required. Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

16784 Fr, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Mira M. White; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; Classes: 10

Plein Air Painting Experience

Join Shirley Rencher Miller on Monday mornings for “Japanese Brush Painting”.

Oriental brushpainting makes you aware of our world and allows you to capture the spirit of the subject. Three of Shirley’s paintings are shown here demonstrating the freedom of brush strokes possible. Logon to our website at www.arts-ed.org to register or call the office at (925) 943-5846.

Enjoy painting the natural environment! We will have a brief philosophy of plein air painting, sketching and designing a painting. Locations include park, cityscapes and waterscapes. First meeting will be at Howe Ranch, Homestead Park, Walnut Creek. Explore direct painting with vibrant color with an emphasis on light and composition; use of digital camera as a tool for composition and how to include figures in paintings. Suggested text Kevin Mcpherson ‘Landscape Painting Inside and Out’.

Students encouraged to be inventive, experiment and develop your own color sense. Enjoy the excitement of morning light and spring colors. New and continuing students invited. Class size limited. Oil or acrylic preferred.

Maps and Materials: available at www.arts-ed.org.

16844 Fr, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, Apr 29-Jun 3 Mary Lou Correia; Off site Fee: $136; 60+: $123; Classes: 6

WORKSHOPS Encaustic Workshop

Life Drawing

Portrait & Figure Painting

Quick gesture sketches and longer poses train your eye to observe and render the human form. Learn to use blocking, foreshortening, negative space and other techniques to enhance your drawing skills. Media: charcoal, pencil, conte, pen and ink. Periodic critiques.

Materials: Beginners bring pencils and paper to first class.

Supplies and materials discussed. Experienced students bring your own supplies. Models for all sessions included in class fee. Payment plan possible on request. Some drawing and painting classes may use undraped models.

Teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor.

Learn methods and techniques of painting the figure 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 figure.

Weather permitting one session painting the figure in an outdoor environment. Bring materials to first class; materials and supplies discussed. Oil or acrylic paint, chalk or oil pastels. Materials: List available at www.artsed.org.

16796 Age: 14 and up Fr, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $188; 60+: $169; Classes: 10

16800 Sa, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, Apr 2-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $191; 60+: $172; Classes: 9

Figure Painting Like the Old Masters

Portrait & Landscape Painting from Photographs: Oil/Acrylics

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 figure recommended. Previous experience with paint is helpful but not necessary. Come to first class with materials, ready to work. Materials: List available at www.artsed.org.

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 available at www.arts-ed.org.

16904 Th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $188; 60+: $169; Classes: 10

16770 We, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8

No class Apr 27 Gary Bergren; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; Classes: 10

Encaustic is a beeswax based paint that was first practiced by the Greeks in the 5th century. Kept molten on a heated palette, encaustic is applied to a surface and reheated to fuse the paint into a uniform enamel-like finish. Versatile, it can be sculpted, textured and combined with collage materials. It cools immediately so there is no drying time and it can always be reworked. Learn safety, working with heat sources and equipment, paints, medium, collage materials, fusing layers, tools, priming appropriate substrates, scraping, incising and more. Supplies: $65 payable in class. Bring a bag lunch.

16783 Sa, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Apr 2 Connie English; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $87; Classes: 1

Starting Art: Drawing from the Very Beginning For beginners and those who haven’t drawn since childhood. Guided, non-threatening instruction to help you use the long-neglected right side (artistic side) of your brain. Expand your abilities to observe and draw what you see. Join others who also think they ‘can’t draw a straight line’ and discover you can! Valuable for teachers. Materials: $10 payable at first session. Bring a bag lunch on Sat. 16845 Sa, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Apr 9 and Su, 1:00-4:00 PM, Apr 10 Sarah Gross; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $82; Classes: 2

P: (925) • 943 • 5846 Exploring Watercolor (Int)

16884 Sa, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, May 7 Casey Rasmussen White; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $68; 60+: $61; Classes: 1

Sketchbook Journal Workshop Have you always thought it would be fun to maintain a sketchbook journal? Whether traveling around the globe or making observations in your own backyard, journaling is a wonderful way to combine the joys of drawing with your experiences in life. If you think that you can’t draw, find out through journaling that you can! There are many ways to make your journal a personal and creative experience. Learn the methods and materials for ‘quick’ sketches, long sketches, what to focus on, how to add color and how to keep it all compact and travel ready.

First meeting in Annex A, remainder on location. Bring a small sketchbook (5.5x8.5), an HB#2 pencil, a black fine-tipped felt pen; a light (1-3 value) grey and a medium (about 5 value) grey felt tipped pen (Tombow N65 & N95 waterbased, Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Tip permanent, or Copic sketch market, warm or cool grey, all work well).

16782 Sa, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, May 14 & May 21 and Su, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, May 15 & May 22 Patsy Taylor; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $90; Classes: 4

NEW Expressive Design of the Human Figure (Adv Figure Drawing) Designed to cover formal principles, concepts and techniques employed in drawing the human figure, with the emphasis on Expressive Mark-Making. Expect an extremely rigorous and demanding course of studio work. Once certain basic skills and concepts have been understood we’ll move into unchartered territory, i.e. expressive mark-making, experimentation with different tools, materials and methodology—processes of abstraction, etc. (in short, risk-taking). Work done in class will be based on direct observation. Focus will be on process over product. Individual and group critiques will be conducted. Materials: List available at www.artsed.org. Fee for models included in course fee.

Printmaking Open Studio 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 fine 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.

16786 Th, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Staff; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $106; Classes: 10 (Fee is $54 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter) 16787 Fr, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Staff; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $106; Classes: 10 (Fee is $54 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)

Open Studio Workshop with Model Studio available for working from the figure, short and long poses, supervised use; no instructor.

Participants provide their own supplies. Different model each week). Enrollment limited. Note: Oils and acrylics ok in Monday class. No solvents in Friday class.

16789 Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30.

Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $121; Classes: 9 (Fee is $80 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)

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.

16788 Th, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Staff; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $106; Classes: 10 (Fee is $54 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)

GLASS Glass Fish Bead Workshop Glass Bead Making See descriptions under JEWELRY section.

Dichroic Fused Glass

Can’t find 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.

16791 We, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 30-May 25 No class Apr 27 Penny Ruhter; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $152; 60+: $137; Classes: 8

16790 Fr, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $134; Classes: 10 (Fee is $95 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)

16906 Sa/Su, 10:00 am-5:00 pm, May 21 & 22 Mark Eanes; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $202; Classes: 2

Soft Ground Etching Workshop Intaglio etching can employ a broad range of approaches and techniques. One of them is soft ground etching which enables a soft pencil-like line and ‘shaded’ areas to be etched into the plate and permits the impressment of textured materials in the soft ground.

Soft ground etching can be combined with other intaglio techniques on the same plate. Plate preparation, drawing through paper onto the plate, impressing textures, direct drawing into the soft ground and more covered. No prior printmaking experience required. Beg and experienced artists welcome. Materials: List available at www.artsed.org but most provided by instructor with a $15 supply fee payable in class. Bring a bag lunch.

16896 Su, 10:00 AM-4:30 PM, Jun 5 & Jun12 William Harsh; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $175; Classes: 2

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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 final 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. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

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OPEN STUDIOS

Kolby Fehlber db d l d “ eeform f Brick Stitch Bracelet”. Learning the basic brick stitch is easy and fun! As shown here it resembles just what the name implies, a brick wall. Each student’s bracelet will be unique, incorporating beads of your choice such as glass, fresh water pearls, charms and metal. No prior seed bead experience is necessary.

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Spring 2011 Glass Fusing & Forming Find your creative voice by learning to develop layers of glass into a variety of objects fused and formed in a kiln. Creation of both functional and decorative items explored. Materials include dichroic, opalescent, transparent, iridescent and textured glass sheets, as well as frit, powders and rods. Techniques include hand and machine glass cutting, basic cold working and a variety of design, construction and assembly techniques.

Embellishment with enamels, mica, precious metals and lusters, decals and screenprinting also covered. Learn basics of mold preparation and firing a kiln. Concentrate on individual goals or follow class schedule. No prior glass experience necessary. Materials: $10 lab fee payable in class.

16793 Age: 16 and up Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 28-May 23 No class Apr 25 Jim Wixon; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $152; 60+: $137; Classes: 8 16794 Age: 16 and up Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 28-May 23 No class Apr 25 Jim Wixon; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $152; 60+: $137; Classes: 8

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.

16792 Age: 16 and up We, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 30-May 25 No class Apr 27 Penny Ruhter; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $152; 60+: $137; 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.

16795 Age: 13 and up Th, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 31-May 12 No class Apr 28 Melissa McCumiskey; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $114; 60+: $102; Classes: 6

HEALTH & FITNESS Floor Barre Full ballet barre on the floor using the resistance of the floor. Develop every muscle needed for ballet. Help access the correct muscles to achieve perfect placement, simultaneously building abdominal strength and dramatically increasing flexibility. This ‘core strengthening’ class is ideal for non-dancers interested in toning and stretching. No experience necessary.

16736 We, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Rebecca Crowell; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $89; 60+: $80; Classes: 10

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16737 (Beg/Int) Mo, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Sandra Foster; Perf Arts, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $84; 60+: $76; Classes: 9 16738 (Beg/Int) We, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Sandra Foster; Studio D, Civic Park Studios Fee: $92; 60+: $83; Classes: 10 16739 (Beg/Int) Fr, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Marianne Haynes; Perf Arts, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; 60+: $94; Classes: 10 16740 (Beg/Int) Sa, 10:35 AM-11:35 AM, Apr 2-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 Sandra Foster; Perf Arts, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $84; 60+: $76; Classes: 9

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, filing, finishing, 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 first class for safety discussion and materials list.

16772 Age: 16 and up Tu, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Karen Ehrhardt; Studio J, Civic Park Studios Fee: $173; 60+: $156; Classes: 10 16773 Age: 16 and up Tu, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Karen Ehrhardt; Studio J, Civic Park Studios Fee: $173; 60+: $156; Classes: 10

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-firing finishing techniques: especially how to achieve a smooth matte finish as well as the appearance of married metals.

Tool kit needed will be discussed first meeting. Supply fee: $60 payable to instructor. Experience in metal clay necessary.

16799 We, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 30-May 11 No class Apr 27 Hope Weiner; Studio J, Civic Park Studios Fee: $151; 60+: $136; Classes: 6

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Freeform Brick Stitch Bracelet

Learning the basic brick stitch is fun! It resembles just what the name implies, a brick wall.

However this stitch can be manipulated to create fan shapes and curves like those found in brick walls with curved door openings. The possibilities are endless.

Create a bracelet using variations in the stitch to create individual beaded components that will be stitched together. The bracelet will incorporate other beads of your choice such as glass, fresh water pearls, drops, daggers, semi-precious gemstones, charms and metal beads. It will be finished with a hidden clasp using a button with a shank or a large bead. Each student’s bracelet will be unique. No prior seed bead experience necessary.

Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

16895 Age: 15 and up Mo, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Mar 28-Apr 18 Kolby Fehlberg-Burns; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; 60+: $72; Classes: 4

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Nature Necklace

The vast subject of nature takes many intriguing forms offering design ideas for making your necklace.

It may be the ocean, a flowering garden, deep forest or imagination that inspires you. Using the natural theme and the peyote stitch, create a one-of-a-kind necklace.

Begin by learning the basic peyote stitch, then create a free-form necklace using variations in the stitch as well as other simple stitches. Your necklace will incorporate the themed focal beads and we’ll embellish using other beads. Choose from beads of glass, fresh water pearls, shell, coral, daggers, semi-precious gemstones, charms and metal beads available to add a fascinating dimension to your necklace. Each student’s necklace will be unique; no prior seed bead experience necessary. Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

16894 Age: 15 and up Mo, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, May 2-23 Kolby Fehlberg-Burns; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; 60+: $72; Classes: 4

Glass Bead Making (Beg) 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 fibers and come prepared to have fun. Must have supplies for first class. No previous experience required.

Both beginning and repeat students are welcome. Supply fee: $10 payable to instructor. First class mandatory.

Materials: List available at www.arts-ed.org.

16798 Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 31-May 12 No class Apr 28 Melissa McCumiskey; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $114; 60+: $102; Classes: 6

Glass Fish Bead Workshop Learn how to make fun and fanciful fish 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.

16889 Sa, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, May 7 Melissa McCumiskey; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $62; Classes: 1

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INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS 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.

BANDS & ORCHESTRAS Flock of Flutes Join the Flock and soar with the East Bay’s only flute choir. Enhance your performing opportunities and become a better flutist. 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 943-5842 for audition to be scheduled by appointment only. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm, Shadelands.

Flock of Flutes, Jr. Flute students with one year experience explore music from various eras and cultures. Develop playing and performance skills, improve sight reading, explore a variety of repertoire, enhance teamwork and develop leadership qualities. Perform with Flock of Flutes. No audition necessary. Midyear enrollment is possible. Please call 943-5842 for more information.

Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Shadelands.

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. Members of the Young Performers Orchestra will sharpen orchestral playing skills while enjoying camaraderie, teamwork and ensemble experience working toward musical excellence.

Auditions are ongoing and midyear enrollment is available; request full information and schedule an audition by calling 925/943-5846. Rehearsals are held at Foothill Middle School, Walnut Creek. Final concert of the season is May 31 at Shadelands, 7pm.

Garage Band Are you playing in a rock band? Whether the answer is yes or no, Garage Band will prime you for the gig. A performance class open to a limited number of instrumentalists and singers. Learn the music you like and sound awesome doing it. Previous instrumental and vocal experience highly recommended.

16858 Age: 14 and up Fr, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 David Duenas; Practice Studio 5 Shadelands Art Center Fee: $95; Classes: 10

Intermediate String Orchestra Class emphasizes ensemble skills, more advanced technique and repertoire. A great class to prepare your child for YPSO and DRYO. For students with at least 9 months experience.

16849 Age: 7 and up Fr, 4:20 PM-5:20 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10

No class Apr 29 Rem Djemilev; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; Classes: 10

Middle School Jazz Band Geared towards performers who have had less than four years experience in a jazz band. Work in sectionals and then bring the sections together to form a full band. Prerequisite: 3 years experience on your instrument or private audition with instructor.

16847 Th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Mike Rose; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $95; Classes: 10

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. Concert is June 2.

16848 Age: 14 and up Th, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Mike Rose; Perf Arts, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $105; Classes: 10

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Civic Arts offers various types of bands and orchestras including Youth Orchestras of the Diablo Valley which consists of two groups, Young Performers Orchestra, grades 4-8, and Diablo Regional Youth Orchestra, grades 8-12. In addition young musicians can join Flock of Flutes, Flock of Flutes, Jr., Beg Jazz Band Ensemble and Jazz Band Ensemble. Please call the office for details on requirements and auditions (943-5846).

Learn jazz theory and how to turn it into a solo over chord changes. Listen to jazz greats, learn to phrase and build a solo. Study jazz scales and chords. Must be proficient on your instrument and have knowledge of major scales and chords. All instruments welcome.

16846 Age: 14 and up Tu, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Mike Rose; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $95; Classes: 10

EARLY EDUCATION MUSIC Babies Make Music: Parent & Child Babies instinctively react to music! In these interactive classes, parents and babies learn delightful rhymes, lullabies, floor and lap games, action songs and dances that stimulate baby’s natural response to music. More benefits: music increases bonding and develops listening and motor skills as well as enhances language development and sense of balance and timing.

Supplies: $40 payable in class for kit featuring high quality instruments.

16852 Age: 3-12 Months Tu, 11:00 AM-11:30 AM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Cynthia Schultz; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $85; 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 benefits 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.

16851 Age: 12-24 Months Tu, 9:15 AM-9:45 AM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Cynthia Schultz; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $85; Classes: 10

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Kids Make Music: Parent & Child

Guitar for Adults

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 benefits 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-confidence.

Learn to play a time honored and perennial instrument. Cover important topics including effective playing postures, finger 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 amplifier. Open to teens and adults. No previous experience necessary.

16850 Age: 3-5 Tu, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26.

Cynthia Schultz; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $85; Classes: 10

Songs, Games & Brain Gym Music instruction for parent and their children.

Games promote brain development and foster fun for parents working with their children. Designed specifically to meet the needs of parents who would like to engage their children in exercises to build intelligence while having a good time themselves.

16855 Age: 1-5 Sa, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, Apr 2-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 Stephan Betz; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $78; Classes: 9

Twinkling Ivories (Beg/Continuing) 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 first class.

Note: Prerequisite for Cont class: Beg Twinkling Ivories or teacher’s recommendation.

16853 Age: 5-7 (Beg) Tu, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mar 29-May 24 No class Apr 26 Linda Mortarotti-Padilla; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $71; Classes: 8 16854 Age: 5-7 (Cont) Tu, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 29-May 24 No class Apr 26 Linda Mortarotti-Padilla; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $71; Classes: 8

16859 Age: 14 and up Sa, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Apr 2-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 David Duenas; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $101; Classes: 9

MUSIC APPRECIATION Listening to Music: An Introduction Many people say they wish they knew more about classical music. If you are one of those people, this class is for you! A brand new series starts with this entry level class, which introduces music concepts and vocabulary and illustrates these basics with a tour of western music from earliest times to the present day. Material is presented via lecture, listening, and class discussion. Come join us!

16870 Fr, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Apr 15-May 27 No class Apr 29 A.J. Remedios; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $62.00; 60+: $56; Classes: 6

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.

16860 Age: 12 and up We, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, Mar 30-May 25 No class Apr 27 John Waller; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $83; Classes: 8

PIANO INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN Piano for Children Twinkling Ivories See description under EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

STRING INSTRUCTION Int 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 first class.

16864 Age: 7 and up Fr, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Rem Djemilev; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; Classes: 10

VOCAL INSTRUCTION I Can Sing A music appreciation class, emphasizing vocal development. Learn to develop range. Identify dynamic signs--when to sing louder or softer and why.

Receive an introduction to reading music, recognizing notes and identifying tempo. Be exposed to different composers and learn 1 or 2 songs to sing at the last class.

16867 Age: 8-12 Mo, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Mar 28-May 23 No class Apr 25 Ivanna Taratula; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $84; Classes: 8

WIND INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION Recorder 101 for Homeschoolers 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: $15 payable in class includes book and recorder.

16865 Age: 6 and up Tu, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Monica Williams; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $101; Classes: 10

GUITAR INSTRUCTION Garage Band See description under BANDS & ORCHESTRAS

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 first class.

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16856 Age: 9-13 Tu, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 David Duenas; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $112; Classes: 10

Develop music reading, good practice habits, musicianship and solid technique at the piano. A piano or keyboard at home required. Class size limited. Please call our main office for information. Materials: $7.50 payable to instructor at first class for book for Beginners. Note: Must have a piano or keyboard at home for practice.

16861 Age: 6-7 We, 4:05 PM-4:55 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Cynthia Schultz; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $101; Classes: 10 16862 Age: 6-7 Th, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Stephen Evans; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $101; Classes: 10 16863 Age: 8-9 Th, 5:00 PM-5:50 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Stephen Evans; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $101; Classes: 10

Recorder Ensemble for Homeschoolers For homeschool students that 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.

16866 Age: 6 and up Tu, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Monica Williams; Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $101; Classes: 10

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Terribly Terrific 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.

16811 Age: 18-24 Months Fr, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Julie Tadena; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $99; Classes: 10 16812 Age: 24-36 Months Fr, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Julie Tadena; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $118; Classes: 10

I Can Do It Art 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 confidence. Activities change each quarter for those wishing to repeat.

16813 Age: 4-6 We, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM, Mar 30-May 4 No class Apr 27 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $59; Classes: 5

Join instructor Lois Reynolds Mead for her “From Papermaking to Pop-up Books” class. Find out more about this art form as you cut, fold, tear and stitch with purpose and explore the basics of papermaking and the decorative page. Shown here are various creative and striking examples crafted by Lois. See page 17 for more details!

ARTS CAMPS Spring Art Days Come spend a day or even the whole week at our annual Spring Art Days at the Shadelands campus.

Lisa Taft will be back with a whole lot of new and interesting recyclables and creative ideas to stir your imagination. Lots of building, painting and constructing multi-layered projects; something new everyday!

Theme: Billions of Bugs, Bug Art Safari Join us for a day of investigating and designing creepy crawlies and assorted fantasy bugs. Bring a vivid imagination and make a box of bugs to display your crawly creations.

16804 Age: 5-10 Mo, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Apr 25 Lisa Taft; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $32; Classes: 1

Theme: A Day at Old McArt’s Farm Come and create animals for “Old McArts” farm, maybe a horse of a different color! What kind of animals can you create? Learn basic animal drawing skills and then create them along with their own special “farm”.

16805 Age: 5-10 Tu, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Apr 26 Lisa Taft; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $32; Classes: 1

Theme: Forest or Flower? How Does your Garden Grow?

Create and paint your own enchanted garden, maybe a

prickly pear tree or even possibly a unicorn, you’re the magician! Dream and create in color using paint and a variety of enchanting materials.

16806 Age: 5-10 We, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Apr 27 Lisa Taft; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $32; Classes: 1

Theme: Wet Weather Art: Reflections, Rain and Rainbows.

What can you create using water and rain as your inspiration? Work with watercolor paint, learn how to do washes and use stencils. Study reflections and make a wonderful rainbow.

16809 Age: 5-10 Th, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Apr 28 Lisa Taft; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $32; Classes: 1

Theme: Way Up in the sky Art: Things that Fly and Float Will you make birds, bats or batman or planes, hot-air balloons or superman? Using a variety of materials, construct your own sky art; let your imagination soar.

16814 Age: 4-6 We, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Mar 30-May 4 No class Apr 27 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $59; Classes: 5 16815 Age: 4-6 We, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM, May 11-Jun 8 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $59; Classes: 5 16816 Age: 4-6 We, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, May 11-Jun 8 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $59; 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 filled with animals, a place for them to live; add flowers 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.

16817 Age: 4-6 Mo, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $123; Classes: 9

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16810 Age: 5-10 Fr, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Apr 29 Lisa Taft; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $32; Classes: 1

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Available for Registration On March 7, 2011

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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. s Beginning this fall 2010, Heather Farm and Civic Park Preschools will become a part of Civic Arts Education programming. For more detailed information about each of the programs you can contact either Julie Padilla at 943-5858 or Carol Chiavetta at 943-5842 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

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 find 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.

16818 Age: 5-7 We, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Sue Scott; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; Classes: 10

16820 Age: 5-7 We, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Sue Scott; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; Classes: 10

In this era of recycling and reusing let’s take those elements and apply them to drawing, painting, and assemblage/collage. From colored yarn and thread to cardboard containers and scrape wood, use your artistry to combine materials to create great works of art. We’ll explore the limitless possibilities of the world of mixedmedia art. Projects will be student driven with regular scavenger hunts at home for that perfect material.

16823 Ages 6-8 Fr, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Sue Scott; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; Classes: 10

Kids’ Sketch: An Introduction to Drawing

Secondary Colors: Beyond Primary Colors

Now that you’ve learned about line, shape, color and form go beyond the basics and add your own personal voice to projects that will reinforce the principles of art. Projects will be designed to mix the mediums you’ve already used as well as explore more in-depth elements of painting and drawing. All of this to help you grow as an artist and have confidence in the art decisionmaking process.

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16821 Age: 6-7 Fr, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Sue Scott; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; Classes: 10

Junk and Scrap Box Art

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.

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.

16824 Age: 6-8 Mo, 3:45 PM-5:15 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Sally Rodriguez; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $92; Classes: 9

‘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.

16822 Age: 6-8 Mo, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Sue Scott; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $74; Classes: 9

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Kinder-Early Elementary Sew

Beg Crocheting and Knitting

From Papermaking to Pop-Up Books

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.

Learn how to crochet and knit. First half of class focus on learning basic crocheting stitches and make one or two small crocheted items. Second half focus on learning basic knitting stitches and make 1-2 small knitted items. After learning the basic stitches make an assortment of small projects such as bags, scarves, pot holders and coasters. Students wishing to take their projects home or create different projects need to provide their own yarn and needles.

Prints to paste papers-discover book arts: is that a piece of paper or an instant book or an accordion or a parade? Find out more about this art form as you cut with scissors, fold with confidence, tear with excitement and stitch with purpose as you explore the basics of papermaking and the decorative page. Explore and create books of your own that can hold stories or art. Explore cyanotypes, printmaking with stencils, blocks and screen and some drawing techniques to jump start the story you need to tell.

16826 Age: 5-7 Th, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Patsy Taylor; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; Classes: 10

Cartooning: Basic Skills 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.

16825 Age: 6-8 Tu, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Tim Hancock; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $80; Classes: 10

16834 Age: 8-10+ Fr, 3:45 PM-5:15 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Patsy Taylor; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

16833 Age: 8-10+ Th, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Lois Reynolds Mead; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; 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 find out how some colors seem to jump off the page while others seem to blend in. Prerequisite: Paint Box or Primary Colors 16827 Age: 8-10 Mo, 4:45 PM-6:15 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Sue Scott; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $92; Classes: 9

The Art of Assemblage

Study pattern, contrast, balance, rhythm, and movement with emphasis on unity and apply the seven principles of design which are the building blocks artists use to construct any work of art. Create your own assemblages from assorted papers, paints, textiles, fibers, wood and other cast-off objects glued on mat board or panel. For final project look closely at the work of Louise Nevelson, known for her abstract sculptures made from cast-off pieces of wood--actual street ‘throw-aways’-uniformly coated with black or white spray paint.

16836 Age: 8-10 Tu, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Karen Nelson Kelly; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

Fun with Plaster For students who have had some basic painting experience and are interested in learning techniques of texture, color, creating the surface they will paint on.

Learn to recognize the relationship of color and texture in exploring abstract shape and movement. Look at and develop shapes and images with the textured surface that result from ‘washing’ the canvas with layers of color. A hands-on art studio where you’ll mix plaster, use palette knives with rich acrylic applications of various mixed media to create beautiful 2-D creative works.

16830 Age: 8-10+ We, 3:45 PM-5:15 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Sally Rodriguez; Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

FIRST FIVE PROGRAM: STARTING ARTS Art Glass This multi-media art class will use traditional stained glass techniques of soldering and copper foil wrapping to create unique pieces. Incorporating wire and beading into their pieces, students are encouraged to create their own designs using a variety of scrap glass pieces. Students will use protective gear and learn proper use of all equipment before beginning.

16832 Age: 8-10+ Tu, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Toy Jalanugraha; Annex C, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $110; Classes: 10

FREE FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS & PARENTS A program of Civic Arts Education Fine Arts Preschool and First Five Contra Costa.

This is a hands-on interactive program focusing on the arts, visual, music and movement. A parent education component will focus on parents role as a creative collaborators and parent/child interaction.

Caregivers must be on-site throughout the duration of the program.

Int/Adv Cartooning: Character Development & Video Game Concepts

For registration information call contact: Cindy

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 heros and villains using character modeling techniques from humorous cartoons to unique comic book styles including Manga action comics to the Marvel classics.

Doug Rowe 925-943-5899 x 2471, email: rowe@

16831 Age: 8-10+ Tu, 4:45 PM-6:15 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Tim Hancock; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

Schultz 707-816-0473 or arts-ed.org

P i Pi b (F ll) S R (Winter), and Concord (Spring) Ages: 3-5 (Parent/Child Program) Target group: Children who are not enrolled in full-day/week preschool programs When: Fridays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, April 18 - June 10 Where: Willow Pass Ctr, 2748 E Olivera Rd, Concord Fee: Free Program Classes: Three 10-week sessions

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Spring 2011 Civic Arts Education will once again be offering its “Make Your Mark” program this fall.

For high school students from public, private or home school programs, “Make Your Mark” meets once a month for eight months and is a visual art and design program. Student artists are accepted into the program through a portfolio review process. Students who are beginning to create personal meaning in their art and who may be interested in attending an art school are our target group. For more information contact Doug Rowe at (925) 943-5899 ext. 2471.

Master & Contemporary Painters Studio

Visit the works of a different artist each week and examine their techniques and methods of working with the medium. Focus on an important piece of that artist’s body of work. Children often find these studies and exercises to be huge confidence builders, exposing them to new approaches to their own creative expression.

Work in both acrylic and oil paint, selecting artists from Michelangelo to Picasso. Completion of Paint Box or a similar class recommended.

16829 Age: 8-10+ Fr, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Karen Nelson Kelly; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

Painting Studio

For children who have had some painting experience and are interested in learning to paint with oil paint (water-based). Color mixing, light, form, texture and composition will be explored. A great place to learn basic oil painting skills. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. (Completion of Paint Box or a similar art class recommended).

16828 Age: 8-10+ Th, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Karen Nelson Kelly; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; 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.

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16835 Age: 8-10 Mo, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 9

Recorder 101 for Homeschoolers Recorder Ensemble for Homeschoolers 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.

16839 Age: 7-11+ Mo, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Tim Hancock; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $92; Classes: 9

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 finishes. Flexibility in projects and assistance for students with different needs.

16838 Age: 5-8+ We, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Rana Nassar; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $110; Classes: 10

Creative Writing for Homeschoolers 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!

16837 Age: 8-10 Tu, 12:30 PM-2:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Maria Dudley; Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $103; Classes: 10

See descriptions under MUSIC (WIND INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION)

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: $33 payable at first class for tool kit if needed ($15) and bag of clay ($18).

16722 Age: 12-17 We, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Ellen Sachtschale; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Teen: $120; Classes: 10 16723 Age: 12-17 Th, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Ellen Sachtschale; Studio E, Civic Park Studios Teen: $120; 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 specific areas of interest and may work in the medium of their choice.

16840 Age: 11 and up Tu, 4:15 PM-6:15 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $110; Classes: 10

Cell Phone Photo Shoot-Out See description under ADULT DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY

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Mini Kids Theatre & Kids Theatre An All YTC Show: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Mini Kids, Kids Theatre, Junior Theatre and Teen Theatre will join together to create a production at Del Valle Theatre. Groups will rehearse separately and then have joint rehearsals at the end.

Each group will have 2 performances. No audition necessary. Note: $10 performance fee is included in course fee.

16880 Age: 5-6 (Mini Kids) Th, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Mar 17- Sat, Apr 30 (Performances are Apr 29 & 30) Noelle Arms; Classroom, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $160 16881 Age: 5-6 (Mini Kids) Fr, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Mar 18- Sun, May 1 (Performances are Apr 30 & May 1) Noelle Arms; Classroom, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $160

Junior Theater 2010-11 (Ages 10-15) Teen Theatre 2010-11 (Ages 14-18) These are long term programs that began in September 2010; please call 943-5846 for information on next season.

SUMMER THEATRE 2011 Registration opens March 7, 2011 @ 9AM Call (925) 943-5846

16887 Age: 7-12 (Kids Theatre) Th, 4:15 PM-6:00 PM, Mar 17- Sat, Apr 30 (Performances are Apr 29 & 30) Noelle Arms; Classroom, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $219

Summer Theatre June 13-July 1, 2011 Ages 5-6 2:30-4pm Ages 7-14 1-4 pm

Teen Theatre Interns must apply for paid positions

International Jr. Theatre Festival: Atlanta, A Success!

Thirty-eight students from the Youth Theatre Company’s Jr. Theatre recently spent two full days singing, dancing, learning, competing and laughing at the Jr. Theatre Festival in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jr. Theatre was awarded the very highest honor of the Freddie G Award for Community Service for By the Kids, For the Kids. This top honor is truly inspiring as By the Kids, For the Kids is student produced, student directed and student performed. We were proud to represent Frances Hughes and Megan Fitzgerald and all of YTC by receiving this award. This award truly represents what YTC stands for - giving back to our community.

YTC was pleased to have two of their young students recognized in the SLAM competition. In a SLAM event, teams are randomly assembled and assigned a song and have an hour to prepare for a performance in front of more than 2000 people. Nina Hartley and Isaac Edejer participated in this event and received awards for Best Female/Male Performers.

Joel Harmen, Tate Lipnicke, Evan Bowman and Justine Leinen were picked to audition for the MTI Choreography DVD. This is a great learning experience to see what a real audition/cattle call is like. Everyone did very well and Joel went on to callbacks and will hear more in the Spring. Students who are picked to participate in the DVD will travel to NYC and film with the MTI staff.

Evan and Justine were also picked as Festival ALL STARS. The two participated in an ALL STARS rehearsal which included learning music and lyrics for a new song and choreography with approximately 100 other students. The musical number (from Camp Rock the Musical) was performed at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday. Congratulations on a job well done, Evan & Justine!

YOUTH CLASSES

Youth Theatre Company 4 Stepping Stones for Young Performers

Congratulations to the entire Jr. Theatre cast and staff!

Registration begins March 7 for YTC’s Summer Theatre!

Don’t miss our fun-filled Summer Theatre - it fills up fast! See details above.

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“Inside the Dancer’s Stud Studio” at the Shadelands Arts Studio a fully staged dance performance with audience particiAn innovative series combining combin pation, including post perfor For ticket information call (925) (9 943-1775 or go to www.diabloballet.org March 4 at 7:30 pm and 5 at 2pm and 7:30 pm May 6 at 7:30 pm and 7 at 2pm and 7:30 pm

Pre-Ballet Mommy and Me Dance Class: Parent & Child

Sing, play games, stretch, increase selfconfidence in a special time between parent and child while learning basic dance concepts.

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16745 Age: 2-4 Th, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16746 Age: 2-4 Fr, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10

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.

16747 Age: 3-4 Tu, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Erin Leedom; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16748 Age: 3-4 We, 3:45 PM-4:30 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Amanda McGovern; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16749 Age: 3-4 We, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Amanda McGovern; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10

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16750 Age: 3-4 Th, 10:45 AM-11:30 AM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16751 Age: 3-4 Fr, 10:45 AM-11:30 AM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16752 Age: 3-4 Sa, 9:00 AM-9:45 AM, Apr 2-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 Jeanne Disney; Perf Arts, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $82; Classes: 9

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

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16753 Age: 5-6 Mo, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Joan Kramer; Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $82; Classes: 9 16754 Age: 5-6 We, 5:15 PM-6:00 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8 No class Apr 27 Amanda McGovern; Rehearsal Rm Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16755 Age: 5-6 Fr, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16756 Age: 5-6 Fr, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Joan Kramer; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16909 Age: 5-6 Sa, 11:45 AM-12:45 PM, Apr 2-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 Jeanne Disney; Rehearsal Rm Shadelands Art Center Fee: $82; Classes: 9

Ballet for Children I 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 T-shirt 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.

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16758 Age: 7-10 Mo, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Mar 28-Jun 6 No class Apr 25, May 30 Joan Kramer; Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gymnasium Fee: $82; Classes: 9 16760 Age: 7-10 Tu, 4:15 PM-5:00 PM, Mar 29-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Erin Leedom; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16757 Age: 7-10 Fr, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10 No class Apr 29 Joan Kramer; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16759 Age: 7-10 Sa, 9:45 AM-10:30 AM, Apr 2-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 Jeanne Disney; Perf Arts, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $82; Classes: 9

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.

15516 Age: 7-11 Tu, 5:00-6:00 PM, Sep 7-Jun 7 No class Apr 26 Erin Leedom; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $40 per month 15517 Age: 7-11 Sa, 10:40-11:40 AM, Sep 11-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 Jeanne Disney; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Arts Center Fee: $40 per month

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.

16761 Age: 7-11 Sa, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Apr 2-Jun 11 No class Apr 30, May 28 Jeanne Disney; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $82; Classes: 9

Hip Hop Description under TEENS/PRETEENS Section

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.

15518 Age: 9-15 Th, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Sep 9-Jun 9 (Mayo Sugano, Studio D, Civic Park Studios) and Mo, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Sep 13-Jun 11 (Rebecca Crowell, Perf Arts, Shadelands) No class Apr 25, Apr 28, May 30 Fee: $85 per month

Ballet for Children IV

Registration requirement: Students must have completed 1-2 full years in the Ballet III level 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 notified first 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 three times per week; must attend all three days.

15519 Age: 11-18 We, 6:00-8:00 PM, Sep 8-Jun 8 (Eddie Stegge, Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands) Sa, 12:30-2:30 PM, Sep 11-Jun 11 (Kate Lieberth, Studio D, Civic Park) and Mo, 5:30-7:00 PM, Sep 13-Jun 6 (Rebecca Crowell, Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands) No class Apr 25/27/30, May 28-30 Fee: $158 per 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, flexibility and balance. A series of warm-up exercises, stationary center practice and traveling combinations will culminate in a routine set to music.

16762 Age: 3-4 (Tiny Tappers) Th, 4:00 PM-4:45 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16763 Age: 5-7 (Intro) Th, 4:45 PM-5:30 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10 16764 Age: 7-9 (Beg) Th, 5:30 PM-6:15 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9 No class Apr 28 Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $91; Classes: 10

YOUTH CLASSES

Ballet for Children II

Diablo Ballet Professional Int/Adv Program Director: Rebecca Crowell Instructors: 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, Director at Rebecca@diabloballet.org or call (925) 943-1775, ext. 2. Class meets 4 days per week from Sep 2010-June 2011; please call for a brochure or more information.

Coming soon!

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE July 11-July 29 Monday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm Performance July 29, 7:30 PM, Shadelands Art Center To schedule audition: rebecca@diabloballet.org (925) 943-1775 ext. 2 Registration begins March 7

Spring Dance Performance fee $10 Required of all students performing in the Spring Dance Performance on June 1 & 3, 2011. The fee helps cover the costs of the production such as facility and stage rental, administration, programs and technical staff.

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SHADELANDS Campus THANK YOU Donors, Partners & Sponsors of Civic Arts Education VIVA ARTS Thanks to Our Sponsors City of Walnut Creek Chairs for Affairs Party Rentals Coit Financial Group Concannon Vineyards Dutch Girl Cleaners J & J Event Design The Home Depot Wilma Lott Catering Major In-Kind Sponsors Coi Restaurant, Chef Daniel Patterson John Gravell John Ricca Joseph Family Vineyards, Lynne Esselstien and Doug Rowe Renaissance Club Sport Hotel Mayor Sue and Senator Richard Rainey Doners, In Kind and Artist Donors Thanks to the many generous friends who donated wines for the Wine Pull Special thanks to our Guest Emcee, Gary Pokorny, City Manager Thanks to the faculty and students who provided entertainment.

Donors Jeff Bell, KCBS Walnut Creek City Council Photographer Gene Farley Center Repertory Michael Butler and Timothy Near Diablo Ballet Boundary Oaks Golf Course Peter Chastain of Prima Ristorante Joseph Family Vineyard & the Joseph Family Mockingbird Cellars Winery and Dick & Sally Ingraham Renaissance Club Sport Hotel Walnut Creek Marriott Hotel Contra Costa Musical Theater Diablo Light Opera John Gravell

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Moraga Country Club Lindsay Wildlife Museum Company C Festival Opera California Shakespeare Lamplighters Willows Theater Company Chamber Music of San Francisco Walnut Creek Recreation Department Chef Dane’s Make and Take Gourmet Massimo’s Ristorante Havana P.F. Chang Grissini Trattoria The San Franciscan Lark Creek Silk Road Peet’s Coffee Caffe Della Stella San Francisco Creamery Va da Vi Oi-C Bowl Sports Basement Blackhawk Museum Carol Dwinell Bill & June Bowen Natalie Inouye Lisa Taft’s Art Party Trader Joe’s Walnut Creek Ford All in the Kiln Patti Evans: Consignment Plus Walnut Creek on Ice & Walnut Creek Downtown Business Assn.

San Francisco Ballet; American Conservatory Theater; Beach Blanket Babylon; Berkeley Repertory Theater; Aurora Theater; Palace of the Legion of Honor; Oakland Zoo; San Francisco Musium of Modern Art; iFly San Francisco; Hearst Castle; Hurley’s; The Cottages at Napa and Pine Ridge Winery; Soroptimist International, Mendocino; Little River Inn; V’Canto Restaurant; Ricoshel Ridge Ranch; Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens; Skunk Train; Glendeven Inn; Rosemary & Wheatley Allen

Artist Donors

Major Funders - $500-1000

Supporters $100 -$250 (cont)

Liane Abrams, Joe Bologna, June Bowen, Tom Crews, Barbara Davis, Gene Farley, Christie Ferrell, Sylvia Colette Gehres, Bea Guttman, Kathryn Ikeda, Sue Jensen, Shari McMurry Judkins, Ann Kalinowski, Chris Kanyusik, Martha Kean, Kasia Kessler, Sheri KwintCattoche, D.Jeka Lambert, Irma Lubbe, Heiner Lubbe, Seema Mahboob, Jodi Mattison, Betty McBride, Don McCarthney, Mary-Leigh Miller, Laura Morris, Brian Murphy, Jan Muto, Shirley Nootbar, Carolyn Price, Marsha Ramp, Mary Ellen Ratcliff, John Ricca, Nancy Roberts, Adrienne Rogers, Ellen Sachtschale, Patricia Scanlan, Mary Ann Shaw, Linda Schneit, Barbara Shull, Dee Steiner, Tudistudio, Kay Van Hoesen, Bonnie Wells, Beth Witrogen, Jim Wixon, Jane Yuen Corich

Bowen, June and Bill Skrel, Gary Davidson, Jenean and Brian Sunrise Bistro Inouye, Natalie Evangelou, Paula and Steve Hazarian, Christine

California Pizza Kitchen White, Cynthia and Jack Reed, Sandra Nelson, Kathryn Itow, Laurie and Greitzer, John Gordon, Barry and Niki Cowdery, Glynnis and John Cheng, Albert and Grace Beans, Larry and Ellen Arth, Phillip and Gretchen Schultz, Cynthia Drouillard, Teresa Yates, Dawn Weiner, Michael and Denise VrMeer, Dick and Maxine Thomas, Kathryn Tanczos, Brian and Maria Stoker, Karen and Bob Schwartz, Adria and Norman Sandoval, Delia Ray, Lerio B Perfetto, John Parish, Mary Nemir, Claudia and Howard Mellema, Dirk Lee, Adriane Kerekes, Barnabas and Veronika Ingraham, Holly and Julius, David Hughes, Marily and Lu Hohman, Edward and Janice Goldberg, Jesse Gibbons, David and Kathleen Garrotto, Esther and Al Fischer, Peter and Petra Court, Pattee Coffey, Mark and Clare Caputi, Claude and Lisa Burman, Elaine M Bologna, Joe Blachman, Andrea and Al Berryman, James and Marcia

Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation Donors

Major Donors – over $5000 Dutch Enterprises The City of Walnut Creek

Funders - $250-$500 Silva, Cindy and Tom Healey, Jay Schwartz, Edy and Jeff Fowler, Carol and Ken Burke, Sharon and Bob Baird, Mima East Coast Pizza Bar & Grill Underwood, Monica Jakel, Kathy and Jim Washington Mutual Matching Gift Program Invest In Others Charitable Foundation First Data Bauleke, Todd and Emilia Ballou Plum Wealth Advisors LLC

Donors $1000-2500 Supporters $100 -$250

By The Kids For The Kids James Irvine Foundation Coit, Donna and Ken Miller, Mary Leigh State Roofing Systems, Inc. Dwinell, Carole Unknown Funding Factory Civic Arts League Longshore, Diane Depole, Laura Children’s Hospital Oakland Joseph, Mark Empire Realty

Olsen, Anne Rotermund, Jane Pava, Patricia and David Mercieca, Peter and Amy Marshall, Reggie and Elizabeth Farley, Gene and Gail Contra Costa Branch of Music Teachers Association Chan, Wai Ming and Frances Bartling, Shane B R Cohn Charity Events Ankey, Tse Siegel, Nan

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HOW TO REGISTER Scholarship applications now being accepted for the Winter 2011 quarter. Application deadline is Tuesday, March 15, 2011 All fee courses and camp registrations reflect a $2 administrative processing fee.

REGISTRATION

111 North Wiget Ln. Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Registration begins Tuesday February 22, 2011

• Pre-registration is required for participation in classes.

Please, do not attend a class if you have not been registered.

ON-LINE: Log onto www.arts-ed.org and click on the EZReg logo

• Registration forms received prior to the dates specified will not be given priority consideration; however, you may fax, mail, or drop off your form at any time.

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 94596 Make checks payable to: City of Walnut Creek WALK-IN: Shadelands location; 111 Wiget Ln., Walnut Creek Office Hours: 9am-4pm M-Fr Closed: Dec 23-31 (designated furlough days) Jan 15-17; Feb 19-21 (holidays) Down Town location; 1666 North Main St., Walnut Creek (1st floor in City Hall) Hours: By appointment only E-Mail: artsed@arts-ed.org Note that classes may have filled during the Mail-in/Fax-in period.

PHONE-IN: Call (925) 943-5846 during office hours. Please have your class title, number and credit card information ready.

• 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 notified.

• 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 first class; a $10 service fee will be charged.

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 specific accommodations so you can fully enjoy one of our classes, please call the Civic Arts office 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.

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SPECIAL EVENTS & PERFORMANCES Jan 7-Mar 7 Elise Marshall, painting exhibit; Cassandra Deviny, glass; Shadelands

May 2-June 2 “Make Your Mark” Teen artwork exhibit, 1st Floor, City Hall

“Make Your Mark” Teen artwork exhibit

Elise Marshal

Feb 11-May 2 John Finger, watercolor exhibit, 1st Floor, City Hall

May 3-June 1 Children’s Art Exhibit, Shadelands

Feb 15 Early Registration for “Arts, Adventures & Academics” begins

May 6 & 7 “Inside the Dancer’s Studio”, an innovative series combining a fully staged dance performance with audience participation, including post performance reception, Shadelands; for ticket information call (925) 943-1775 or go to www.diabloballet.org. (Fri at 7:30 pm; Sat at 2pm and 7:30 pm)

Mar 1 Registration for “Arts, Adventures & Academics” begins Mar 4 & 5 “Inside the Dancer’s Studio”, an innovative series combining a fully staged dance performance by Diablo Ballet dancers with audience participation, including post performance reception, Shadelands; for ticket information call (925) 943-1775 or go to www.diabloballet.org. (Fri at 7:30 pm; Sat at 2pm and 7:30pm)

May 20 & 21 Junior Theatre performances of “Honk, Jr.”, Del Valle Theater, Walnut Creek (Fri, 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm); tickets $20/adults, $17/children & seniors)

Mar 7-May 3 Judy Hirabayshi, painting exhibit; Linda Schneit, jewelry; Shadelands

May 22 Community Music School Student Recital, Shadelands, 11am-6pm, free of charge May 31 Youth Orchestras of the Diablo Valley concert, Shadelands, 7pm; tickets $10

Judy Hirabayshi

June 1 & 3 Spring Dance Performance, Shadelands, 7pm; tickets $10 (Wed performances Ages 7 & under; Fri performances Ages 7 & Older)

Mar 10 & 11 Mini Kids and Kids Theater performances of “Jungle Book Kids”, Shadelands, 7pm; tickets $10

June 2 Jazz Band Concert, Shadelands , 7:30pm; tickets $10

Mar 17 Jazz Band Concert, Shadelands, 7:30pm; tickets $10

June 2-July 28 Valerie Corvin, painting exhibit; 1st Floor, City Hall

Apr 29-May 1 Studio Art Sale, Shadelands Auditorium and Studio E, Civic Park; opening night Friday, 5-9 pm Apr 29, Apr 30, May 1 All YTC performances of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat”, Del Valle Theater, Walnut Creek (Fri, 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 2pm); tickets $20/adults, $17/children & seniors)

Valerie Corvin

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