Arts Education Offerings at the Walters Cultural Arts Center Instructor Spotlight: Meet Alice Hill
Walters Arts Education
“I like to work with kids because I get to play too.”
Summer Youth Art Camps
Though she teaches everything from sculpture to watercolor, Alice Hill’s own artistic background is in scientific illustration—and it shows in her classroom: replica elephants and penguins and a host of other wild animals are laid out across a table while students use bright pastels to re-imagine them on paper. “Nature inspires me most of all,” she says. “The great variety of plants and animals, it’s always changing, always inspiring.” Since 2001, Alice Hill has been an art instructor for Hillsboro Parks and Recreation, and has taught for the Walters Cultural Arts Center since its inaugural year. Teaching for this community—particularly the youngsters—is a role that Alice has deeply cherished. “I like to work with kids because I get to play, too,” she explains. “But not only that—I love to watch how kids look at things . . . how they just enjoy their art and approach everything from such a pure place of imagination.” Whether you’re a child, an adult, or somewhere inbetween, a class with Alice Hill is sure to spark your imagination and get you looking at art, and the world, with fresh eyes.
10% off one class Present this coupon when registering to receive discount. Offer expires September 1, 2013. No cash value. Not available for online registration. Phone or walk-in registration only.
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Check out Alice Hill’s summer offerings:
527 East Main Street Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503) 615-3485 www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/wcac
Camp: Let’s Draw! 5 — 7 years 8/5—8/8, 8/19—8/22 Monday—Thursday 10—11:30 am Camp: Beginning Drawing 8 — 13 years 8/19—8/22 Monday—Thursdauy 1—2:30 pm Camp: Let’s Paint 5 — 7 years 8/5—8/8, 8/26—8/29 Monday—Thursday 10—11:30 am Camp: Beginning Painting 8—13 years 8/5—8/8, 8/26—8/29 Monday—Thursday 1—2 pm
Family Art Events Family Art Night All ages, (under 18 with adult supervision) Every Thursday (except during closures) 6:30—8:30 pm Family Watercolor Picnic All ages, (under 18 with adult) 8/17, Saturday 10—11 am