VITA ART CENTER’S art classes provide high-quality enrichment experiences in the visual arts for children & teens. Classes are taught by professional artists and instructors who design fun, and educational projects taught in a hands-on studio environment. Enrollment is limited to 10 students per class. Scholarships are available for families with financial need. Contact Mary Perez for more information 805-644-9214

CANCELATION POLICY

Home School students must first complete a registration form (link below) to secure your spot. P.O.’s be must be received before the first class date. Thank you!

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SUMMER 2026

Moon Ditch Community Workshop
$0.00

Saturday, May 2

Time: 2-4pm

• All supplies provided

All Ages

Free

Join us to meet the artists and explore the design of the longest mural in California. This family friendly workshop includes a hands on opportunity to paint elements of the mural for a take home artwork of your own.

Moon Ditch Community Workshop
$0.00

Saturday, May 2

Time: 2-4pm

• All supplies provided

All Ages

Free

Join us to meet the artists and explore the design of the longest mural in California. This family friendly workshop includes a hands on opportunity to paint elements of the mural for a take home artwork of your own.

Week 1, Summer Art Camp, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 1, June 8 - June 12

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez, Izzy De Paz and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 1, Summer Art Camp, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 1, June 8 - June 12

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez, Izzy De Paz and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 1, Cardboard Lab, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Theme: Jungle World

  • Week 1, June 8 - June 12

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 1, Cardboard Lab, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Theme: Jungle World

  • Week 1, June 8 - June 12

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 2, Nature of Art, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 1, June 15 - June 19

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez and Guest Artists

  • ages 6-10

  • Location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 2, Nature of Art, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 1, June 15 - June 19

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez and Guest Artists

  • ages 6-10

  • Location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 2, Ceramic Animal Fun!, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 2, June 15 - June 19

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Izzy De Paz

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 2, Ceramic Animal Fun!, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 2, June 15 - June 19

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Izzy De Paz

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 3, Miniature Homes, Mornings
$250.00
  • Week 3, June 22 - June 26

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

  • Students need to feel comfortable using hot glue guns and scissors

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Week 3, Miniature Homes, Mornings
$250.00
  • Week 3, June 22 - June 26

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

  • Students need to feel comfortable using hot glue guns and scissors

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 3, Puppet Making, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 3, June 22 - June 26

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10 ( this camp is appropriate for kids that feel comfortable using tools independently with instructions)

  • location: Tinker Maker Lab

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 3, Puppet Making, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 3, June 22 - June 26

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10 ( this camp is appropriate for kids that feel comfortable using tools independently with instructions)

  • location: Tinker Maker Lab

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 4, Summer Art Camp, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 4, June 29 - July 3

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez, Izzy De Paz and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 4, Summer Art Camp, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 4, June 29 - July 3

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez, Izzy De Paz and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 4, Art & Science, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 4, June 29 - July 3

  • 5 days, Mon.-Thurs..

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 4, Art & Science, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 4, June 29 - July 3

  • 5 days, Mon.-Thurs..

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 5, Fantastic Creations, Morning
$250.00
  • Week5, July 6 - July 10

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 5, Fantastic Creations, Morning
$250.00
  • Week5, July 6 - July 10

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 5, Puppet Making, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 5, July 6 - 10

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10 ( this camp is appropriate for kids that feel comfortable using tools independently with instructions)

  • location: Tinker Maker Lab

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 5, Puppet Making, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 5, July 6 - 10

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10 ( this camp is appropriate for kids that feel comfortable using tools independently with instructions)

  • location: Tinker Maker Lab

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 6, Summer Art Camp, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 6, July 13 - July 17

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez, Izzy De Paz and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 6, Summer Art Camp, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 6, July 13 - July 17

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez, Izzy De Paz and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 6, Cardboard Creators Lab, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Theme: City Builders

  • Week 6, July 13 - July 17

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Tinker Maker Lab

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 6, Cardboard Creators Lab, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Theme: City Builders

  • Week 6, July 13 - July 17

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Tinker Maker Lab

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 7, Animal Art Bonanza, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 7, July 20 - July 24

  • 5 classes, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • Location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 7, Animal Art Bonanza, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 7, July 20 - July 24

  • 5 classes, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • Location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 7, Ceramic Animal Fun!, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 7, July 20 - July 24

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Izzy De Paz

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 7, Ceramic Animal Fun!, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 7, July 20 - July 24

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Instructor: Izzy De Paz

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 8, Nature Houses, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 8, July 27 - Jul 31

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

  • Students must feel comfortable using a hot glue gun

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 8, Nature Houses, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 8, July 27 - Jul 31

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

  • Students must feel comfortable using a hot glue gun

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 8, Cardboard Creators Lab, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Theme: Knights & Dragons

  • Week 8, July 27 - Jul 31

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1pm-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Tinker Maker Lab

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 8, Cardboard Creators Lab, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Theme: Knights & Dragons

  • Week 8, July 27 - Jul 31

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1pm-4pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Tinker Maker Lab

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 9, Summer Art Camp, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 9, Aug 3 - Aug 7

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez, Izzy De Paz and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 9, Summer Art Camp, Morning
$250.00
  • Week 9, Aug 3 - Aug 7

  • 5 days, Mon.-Fri.

  • 9am-12pm

  • Instructor: Mary Perez, Izzy De Paz and Guest Artists

  • Ages 6-10

  • location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 9, Animal Art Bonanza, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 9, Aug 3 - Aug 7

  • 5 classes, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Ages 6-10

  • Location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Week 9, Animal Art Bonanza, Afternoon
$250.00
  • Week 9, Aug 3 - Aug 7

  • 5 classes, Mon.-Fri.

  • 1-4pm

  • Ages 6-10

  • Location: Outdoor Classroom

FULL CAMP DESCRIPTION

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Spring, Grades K-2, After School Art Studio
$300.00
  • Tuesdays, April 7 - May 26, 8 weeks

  • Time: 3:30-5:30

  • Fees: $300.

  • Payments available at checkout through Klarna

  • Teaching Artist: Izzy DePaz

  • Materials provided

  • Classes are held outside in our patio


Young artists meet weekly to create, learn and experiment while having a ton of fun experiencing the joy of making art. Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials including ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome and supported with individualized instruction.

Spring, Grades K-2, After School Art Studio
$300.00
  • Tuesdays, April 7 - May 26, 8 weeks

  • Time: 3:30-5:30

  • Fees: $300.

  • Payments available at checkout through Klarna

  • Teaching Artist: Izzy DePaz

  • Materials provided

  • Classes are held outside in our patio


Young artists meet weekly to create, learn and experiment while having a ton of fun experiencing the joy of making art. Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials including ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome and supported with individualized instruction.

Spring, Grades 3-5, After School Art Studio
$300.00
  • Thursdays, April 9 - May 28, 8 weeks

  • Time: 3:30-5:30

  • Fees: $300.

  • Payments available at checkout through Klarna

  • Teaching Artist: Izzy DePaz

  • Materials provided

  • Classes are held outside in our patio


Young artists meet weekly to create, learn and experiment while having a ton of fun experiencing the joy of making art. Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials including ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome and supported with individualized instruction.

Spring, Grades 3-5, After School Art Studio
$300.00
  • Thursdays, April 9 - May 28, 8 weeks

  • Time: 3:30-5:30

  • Fees: $300.

  • Payments available at checkout through Klarna

  • Teaching Artist: Izzy DePaz

  • Materials provided

  • Classes are held outside in our patio


Young artists meet weekly to create, learn and experiment while having a ton of fun experiencing the joy of making art. Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials including ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome and supported with individualized instruction.