Arts & Music

BEGINNING GUITAR CLASS			10-16
This class is designed for anyone wanting to play acoustical or electric guitar. It teaches music fundamentals and includes both rhythm and lead playing. It introduces musical symbols, chord charts, and tablature with an emphasis on musicianship. No previous skills are required. Students must furnish their own instruments.
Location	CVCC, Board Room
Instructor	Eddie Arroyo
Fee	$40 Resident; $45 Non-Resident
Activity #	Session	Days	Time
7250 W1	1/10-1/31	Tuesday	4-4:45
7250 W2	2/7-2/28	Tuesday	4-4:45
7250 W3	3/6-3/27	Tuesday	4-4:45
7250 W4	4/3-4/24	Tuesday	4-4:45

CONTINUING GUITAR			10-16
This course is for students who can already play a few chords proficiently. Students will continue learning how to read musical notation, chords, and tableture with an emphasis on performing solos and participating in group ensembles. Students will focus on building song repertoires as well as developing right and left hand techniques. Each session will have a new music theme. Some guitar experience is necessary. Students must furnish their own instruments.
Location	CVCC, Board Room
Instructor	Eddie Arroyo
Fee	$40 Resident; $45 Non-Resident
Activity #	Session	Days	Time
7252 W1	1:10-1/31	Tuesday	5-5:45
7252 W2	2/7-2/28	Tuesday	5-5:45
7252 W3	3/6-3/27	Tuesday	5-5:45
7252 W4	4/3-4/24	Tuesday	5-5:45

URBAN ARTS			12+
This workshop series embraces Urban Arts as a culture and tool for community building while providing an outlet for young artists of all kinds. Students are exposed to a variety of music, dance and art in workshops taught by leading artists in: Turntablism, Break Dance, Hip Hop, Mural Design,Writing Music and Poetry, Spoken Word/Emceeing, Music Recording and Production. Youth will plan and implement community events and service projects reflecting these art forms.
Location	Recreation Park, Teen Center
Instructor	Natalie Pohley
Fee	$10 Resident; $13 Non-Resident, All 4 months $30R; $35NR
Notes	Orientation 1/3, 6-7pm, Parents encouraged to attend.
Activity #	Session	Days	Time
5513 W1	January 10	Tuesday	3:30-5:15pm
5513 W2	February 7	Tuesday	3:30-5:15pm
5513 W3	March 13	Tuesday	3:30-5:15pm
5513 W4	April 10	Tuesday	3:30-5:15pm
5513 W5	All Four Months

LEPRECHAUN HOUSES			5-12
Instead of making a trap for the leprechaun on St Patrick's Day, let's welcome them by making them a home. We will use found objects, cardboard, tin cans, fabric and all kinds of materials to fashion a cozy home for the wee folk and we'll learn some leprechaun lore.
Location	Recreation Park, Conference Room
Instructor	Jackie Davis
Fee	$10 Resident; $13 Non-Resident
Notes	Families are encouraged to collaborate on a house.
Activity #	Session	Days	Time
5525 W1	March 13	Tuesday	3:30-4:30pm

MOTHER'S DAY FUN			6-12
Let's make a pretty bracelet for mom, using air dry clay, acrylic paints, and jewelry findings. Kids will make a lovely bracelet for their favorite mom or grandmother.
Location	Recreation Park, Conference Room
Instructor	Jackie Davis
Fee	$15 Resident; $18 Non-Resident
Notes	All materials included.
Activity #	Session	Days	Time
5540 W1	May 8	Tuesday	4-5pm

CERAMICS			6-12
Kids will learn the basics of hand building techniques: slab, pinch and coil. Projects will range from whimsical sculpture to functional pottery. Projects will be glazed and fired.
Location	Recreation Park, Kitchen
Instructor	Jackie Davis
Fee	$60 Resident; $65 Non-Resident
Notes	All materials provided
Activity #	Session	Days	Time
5522 W1	1/4-1/25	Wednesday	4-5pm
5522 W2	2/1-2/29 (no class 2/22)	Wednesday	4-5pm
5522 W3	3/7-3/28	Wednesday	4-5pm
5522 W4	4/4-4/25	Wednesday	4-5pm

ALL ARTS			6-12
The children will be exposed to great works of art and a variety of media: watercolor, oil pastel, printmaking, drawing and clay.
Location	Recreation Park, Kitchen
Instructor	Jackie Davis
Fee	$60 Resident; $65 Non-Resident, *$45 R; $50 NR
Notes	All materials are included.
Activity #	Session	Days	Time
5532 W1	1/5-1/26	Thursday	4:30-5:30pm
5532 W2	2/2-3/1 (no class 2/23)	Thursday	4:30-5:30pm
5532 W3	3/8-3/29	Thursday	4:30-5:30pm