Creativity through Arts and Crafts

register today for one of the following arts and crafts classes taking place at La Mirada’s Resource Center and Activity Center locations. Aspiring Little Artists – 6 weeks (Ages 2 ½ to 4) Children will learn about colors and shapes of the season while experimenting with a variety of art mediums and tools. Hands-on activities will encourage fine-motor, language, and cognitive skills. Expect story time, painting, collage and clay work. $20 cash materials fee payable to instructor at first class meeting. Adult participation required. Resource Center Art and Science Exploration – 4 weeks (Ages 3 ½ to 6 ½) Create paints, slimes and other wonderful art concoctions as we learn about the seasons. Expect creative interaction with classmates, painting, weekly projects, simple experiments, and story time. Fun hands-on activities will stimulate independence. $20 cash materials fee payable to instructor at first class meeting. Resource Center Christmas Holiday Fun – 3 weeks (Ages 3 to 5) Celebrate Christmas with music and movement activities! We’ll sing songs about Santa, Christmas trees and reindeer too! Expect a variety of activities including an obstacle course, story time, parachute and puppets. Create a craft to go along with our weekly story or song. Adult participation required. $5 cash materials fee payable to instructor at the 1st class meeting. Resource Center Creative Play for Tots – 6 weeks (Ages 15 to 36 months) Little fingers will experiment with painting, sculpting, and creating while exploring different art textures. Sensory exploration and musical activity encourage speech and language development, along with fine and gross motor skills. A great class for children with special needs, too. Dress for a mess of fun! $15 cash materials fee payable to instructor at first class meeting. Adult participation required. No class 1/1. Resource Center Art Innovators! – 4 weeks (Ages 5 to 11) Build your own portfolio with beautiful weekly pieces which embrace critical thinking, confidence, and true self-expression! Explore a variety of artistic styles and methods using professional-quality media such as watercolor, pastels, chalk, and more. Our projects never repeat. If you can dream, you can draw! $10 materials fee payable to instructor at first class meeting. Activity Center Fun Acrylic Painting – 3 weeks (Ages 6 to 12) Students explore color mixing, landscape, animal art, and portraits. Please wear an old T-shirt or apron, as paints used in class may stain. $3 materials fee payable to instructor at first class meeting. Resource Center Masterpieces with Pencils & Pastel – 3 weeks (Ages 6 to 12) Your young artist will learn basic design, perspective, animal art, and portraiture. $3 materials fee payable to instructor at first class meeting. Resource Center Artists’ Studio – 12 weeks (Ages 18 and up) FREE Dedicate three hours each week to improve your artwork and yourself as an artist. Bring your own project and supplies. Work at your own pace, while you learn from your peers in a positive, art-driven atmosphere. Resource Center Chinese Brush Painting – 11 weeks (Ages 13 and up) This course will provide instruction on the basic techniques of traditional Chinese brush painting. This water color medium is related but different from Western watercolor. The instructor will help develop a new approach and perception in painting. Resource Center Chinese Calligrapher – 9 weeks (Ages 50 and up) Chinese Calligrapher techniques & theories are introduced through demonstration and practice in this beginner class. This course will provide instruction on the basic techniques of traditional Chinese calligraphy. The instructor will provide materials at the first class only. A materials list will be provided at the first class for students to prepare and bring to the second class. Resource Center Beginning Crochet and Knitting – 4 weeks (Ages 13 and up ) Learn how to knit or crochet and discover a relaxing hobby you’ll enjoy for a lifetime! Learn the basic stitches and how to read patterns. This class is a wonderful way to handmake beautiful, personalized and practical gifts. The class includes an easy pattern. Please refer to receipt for a list of items to bring to the first class meeting. Resource Center Folk Art with Stella – 15 weeks (Ages 13 and up) Painting your favorite flowers is easy and fun with one stroke technique. Add beauty and elegance to any project including furniture, walls, pottery, frames, trays and more! All levels are welcome and no prior painting/ art experience is necessary. Resource Center Oil and Acrylic Painting – 13 weeks (Ages 13 and up) Oil painting techniques and theories are introduced through practice and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on the choice of materials (oil vs. acrylic), the depiction of light and shadow, painting techniques, basic color mixing, and composition. The course provides students with a foundation for creative expression in oil and acrylic painting and can be tailored to the individual skill level of the student (i.e., beginner, intermediate, advanced). The instructor will provide materials at the first class only. A materials list will be provided at the first class meeting for students to bring to the second class. Resource Center Sewing, Serging, and More (Ages 13 and up) This class is designed for students with all levels of sewing ability on all types of machines. Students can learn from this class regardless if you’re a beginner or an experienced seamstress. The instructor has owned and operated an alteration business for over 30 years and has been a sewing instructor for the past 20 years. A supply list will be given to you on your first day of attendance. First-time visitors are welcome to stop by and observe. Please bring your sewing machine and all the supplies you need for your project. Resource Center La Mirada Quilters – 15 weeks (Ages 18 and up) FREE Quilters are invited to participate in the La Mirada Quilters program. Join others while you share projects and learn from one another. The classroom features great lighting and large tables. Do handwork or bring a sewing machine. Activity Center Painting for Older Adults – 17 weeks (Ages 50 and up) FREE This program offers adults an individual approach to painting and creative arts. Topics can include art appreciation, history, color, line, shape and form, and various techniques. Students are required to enroll with both Rio Hondo College and City of La Mirada. For information call (562) 902-3160. Activity Center Seasonal Card Making – 8 weeks (Ages 18 and up) FREE Participants will learn how to create seasonal cards. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. To enroll in the class and for more information, please call CAPC at 562-693-8823 Ext. 3030. Activity Center Click here for more information and to enroll in these arts and crafts classes. Source: City of La Mirada[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]]]>