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
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Week 1: March 25 thru 29, Mon-Fri
Week 2: April 1 thru 5, Mon-Fri
Ages 6 & up
Instructor: Mary Perez and guest artist/instructors
Full Day: 9am - 3pm, $280. per week
Half Day: 9am - 12pm, $150. per week
Spend Spring Break playing, learning and experimenting as you have a ton of fun experiencing the joy of making art. Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials including painting, sculpture, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome and supported with individualized instruction. Pack a snack and beverage and dress in clothes you won't mind getting messy in.
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 25 thru May 13
NO CLASS 3/11, 4/1, 5/27
Instructor: Mary Perez
Time: 2:40 - 3:40
Fees: $125. for 10 classes
Explore the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques of creating art. This specialized art program gives young artists the opportunity to explore their creativity under the direction of our instructors in a hands on studio environment. Students will learn skills and techniques in multiple mediums while creating amazing works of art. Grades K - 5
Dates: Tuesdays, see date selections
Time: 4:00 - 5:30
Fees: $100. per 6 class session
Instructor: Colin Fraser Gray
No class April 2
Students engage in drawing projects including portrait, still life and creative drawing that encourage creative expression, concept development, and advancement of basic drawing skills. Students draw 3D objects and increase their knowledge of the effects of light on form, volume and line.
Dates: Tuesdays, see date selections
Time: 10:30-12:00
Instructor: Mary Perez
No class 4/2
Fees: $100. per 6 class session
Engage in fun drawing projects that encourage creative expression, concept development, and advancement of basic drawing skills. Students draw 3D objects and increase their knowledge of the effects of light on form, volume and line. The class will also learn a variety of art making techniques where we will take the drawing skills we learn into a more expressive and creative place.
Dates: Wednesdays, see date selections
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Perez
Fees: $100 per 6 class session
no class 4/3
Each week we will jump into our time capsule and travel back in time to learn about a famous artist from the past. We will learn fun facts and hear stories about the artist, the techniques they used and about the period of time they lived in. Each weeks art projects will be inspired by a different famous artist. Most importantly we will have fun learning with lots of creating! Projects will include a variety of techniques and materials including painting, sculpture, drawing and more.
Dates: Wednesdays, see date selections
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Perez
Fees: $100.ºº, per 6 week session
no class Apr 3
Explore the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques of creating art. This specialized art program gives young artists the opportunity to explore their creativity under the direction of our instructors in a fun and engaging, hands on studio environment. Students will learn skills and techniques in multiple mediums while creating amazing works of art. Each week the class will focus on a different artist, country or medium. Each student will then create their own artwork using techniques and inspiration from that weeks focus.
Dates: Thursdays, see date options
Time: 10-11:30am
aInstructor: Sonya Burke
, no class Apr 4
Fees: $100 per 6 class session
Find the magic hidden in clay as it transforms into art. The class will learn new skills in ceramics and exercise their imagination as they explore sculptural and functional ceramics.
Dates: Thursdays, see date selections
Time: 4:00- 5:30 pm
Instructor: Sonya Burke
no class Apr 4
Fees: $100 per 6 class session
Find the magic hidden in clay as it transforms into art. The class will learn new skills in ceramics and exercise their imagination as they explore sculptural and functional ceramics.