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Line Dance Beg/Int with Phyllis K. Gifford Class time: 5:00pm-6:15pm, and for those that want to work on intermediate line dancing 6:15-6:30. Line dancing is a great way to make new friends and get reacquainted with others. Master the basics needed to become a successful line dancer with low impact steps to exercise the body and mind. In addition to regular line dances you will learn Waltz, Tango, and Rumba styles dances. Please wear appropriate shoes, no flip flops, heels or backless shoes. Ages 18+ 342761-01 W 7/9-7/30 5:00-6:30P 342761-02 W 8/6-8/27 5:00-6:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $48 / $41 resident discount
The Gallery at 48 Natoma May 16-July 2: “Multiple Journeys” Reception 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 16 Photography by Frank Francis, wood turnings by Don Womack and paintings by Fredrick Clarin
July 11-August 28: “Hawaiian Summer” Reception 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 11 Surf board paintings by Wade Koniakowsky, watercolors by Leslie Ruth, collages by Eileen Downes September 5-October 30: “Bird’s Eye View: Ariel Art” Reception 6-8 p.m., Friday, September 5 Stitched paintings by Linda Gass and watercolors by Elaine Bowers
Community Gallery July 1-August 21: “Annual Student Art Show” Featuring adult art classes from 48 Natoma Center
August 25-October 30: “Fundraiser for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary” Featuring paintings by the Animals from the Folsom Zoo
Art CenterNews Folsom Parks and Recreation art classes and gallery newsletter. Salute to Broadway with Robert Coleman Explore the rich history of the fabled Great White Way, Broadway! An art form originating over 150 years ago that spawned from the light operas of Gilbert & Sullivan. Age 21+ 210043-01 W 6/4-6/25 2:00-3:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $57 / $50 resident discount Great American Songbook with Robert Coleman Learn about the preeminent era of music that ended as Rock & Roll began. Explore a great period of American Song while we examine the works of five of its tune-smiths: George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern. Age 21+ 310043-01 W 7/2-7/23 2:00-3:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $57 / $50 resident discount
Summer 2014 Oil Painting with Sherry Blackard Each student will be assigned a photo to work with. While painting this photo the instructor will talk about materials, techniques, introduce painting procedures and discuss students painting as they progress. Instructor will provide one on one attention to talk about and critique your work. For a materials list please call Sherry at (707) 208-9742. Age 18+ 243714-01 W 5/22-6/12 9:00A-3:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $89 / $82 resident discount
Watercolor Workshop 1 with Richard Meagher Discover your own creative ability through the beauty and excitement of transparent watercolor. This course is for beginners and intermediates. You will learn to paint still life, skies, trees, rocks, fields and water. Each class will include a lecture, demonstration followed by class participation. Material information provided on receipt. Ages 16+ Photography: Portraits - Basic 103 211912-01 Tu 5/6-5/27 1:00-4:00P with Bonita Chimes 311911-01 Tu 8/12-9/2 1:00-4:00P Learn to take different styles of portraits under a va- Location: 48 Natoma riety of lighting situations that will make your portraits Fee: $61 / $54 resident discount look professional. A field trip will be scheduled with an individual critique of photographs to follow. Field trip Located at 48 Natoma St. in date; 8/17; time/location TBA. A 48 hour cancellation is required. Folsom. Ages 18+ 311679-01 Th 8/7-8/21 6:30-8:30P Location: 48 Natoma Art classes for all ages! Fee: $86/$79 resident discount
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s c i m Cera Potter’s Wheel with Gary D. Silkman This is your chance to learn how to throw on the potters wheel. You will learn how to prepare and center the clay and make bowls, vases and plates. Firing and glazes included. Ages 18+ 210112-01 Th 5/8-6/12 6:00-9:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $89 / $82 resident discount; clay must be purchased at class for $11-$14 Creative Ceramics Int/Adv with Susan M. Comstock Expand your skills as a ceramic sculptor or potter. Explore coil/slab building techniques as well as functional pottery designs. Bring your creative ideas. Tool list provided will be provided. Glazing and firing included. Ages 18+ 211501-01 Tu 6/10-7/15 6:00-9:00P 311501-01 Tu 7/22-8/26 6:00-9:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $89 / $82 resident discount; clay must be purchased at class for $11-$14 Creative Pottery with Sandy Hilton The Pottery wheel is a fun and mesmerizing way to make clay bowls, vases, flower pots and containers. You will learn basic techniques or improve your current skills in this class geared for beginners through intermediate/advance students. 8 week class; limited to 4 students. Firing and glazes included. Clay must be purchased from instructor for $11-13 Ages 18+ 211821-01 M 6/2-7/28 10:00A - 1:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $99 / $92 resident discount; clay must be purchased at class for $11-$14
Raku Technique & Firing with Shelley F. Spranza Begin learning the ancient Japanese glazing and firing technique of Raku. Students will work with pottery clay to create non-functional hand built and/or wheel thrown forms in some of the traditional forms of the Japanese style. Students will learn about the history of Raku and will observe a Raku firing during the six week course, at which time their choice of five of the completed works will be fired, weather permitting. Pre-requisite: Students must have taken at least one term of our beginning ceramics class. Ages 18+ 241229-01 Th 5/8-6/26* 3:00-5:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $89 / $82 resident discount; $20 materials fee due to instructor at first class for clay, glazes, and firing costs *No class 6/12 & 6/19
Beginning Clay with Lisa Mc Cord This exciting six week class is for the artist who wants to enjoy creating, while obtaining hand building skills in clay. Techniques include pinch, coil, and slab to create vessels, sculpture, or functional objects. Glazes, stains, or alternative finishes may complete your projects. Class fee includes glazes and firing. Ages 50+ 241123-01 Tu 5/13-6/24 1:30-4:30P 241123-02 W 5/14-6/25* 1:00-4:00P 341123-01 Tu 7/1-8/12* 1:30-4:30P 341123-02 W 7/2-8/13* 1:00-4:00P 341123-03 Tu 8/19-9/23 1:30-4:30P 341123-04 W 8/20-9/24 1:00-4:00P *Note: no class 6/17, 6/18, 7/22, 7/23 Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $62 / $55 resident discount; clay may be purchased from instructor for $11-$13
www.folsom.ca.us FotoWorkz Intro to Digital Photography with Creative Brain Learning Learn about all the different functions of the camera and how to use them for maximum effect like the pros do. You will explore photography both as a means of artisitic expression and as a means of journalism. Today’s digital cameras provide ease of use but it is still up to you to apply the fundamental elements or art in producing an image that truly tells a story. FotoWorkz offers what you need. Bring your own camera or smart phone device, or use our cameras. Great class for those who are also signing up for the film making class so you can learn the basics of camera manipulation and good composition. Ages 9-15 210073-01 M-F 6/23-6/27 12:30-3:30P Location: Folsom Sports Complex Fee: $160 / $153 resident discount MovieWorkz! Filmmaking Camp with Creative Brain Learning This camp is a unique opportunity for students to experience the entire movie-making production process from script to finished video. Participation will explore fundamentals of video production and will apply them to the camp projects. Students who took the Fotoworkz Camp will be able to apply the photography concepts they learned in this class. Cameras and computer equipment will be provided. Ages 9-15 210074-01 M-F 7/7-7/11 1:00-5:00P Location: Folsom Sports Complex Fee: $180 / $173 resident discount MyArtWorkz: Intro to Anime Drawing with Creative Brain Learning Anime art is a specialized field similar to carton drawing. Students will learn the essence of anime art and will recreate their favorite anime characters and design new ones. Ages 9-14 340018-01 M-F 7/14-7/18 1:00-4:00P Location: Folsom Sports Complex Fee: $177 / $170 resident discount
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MusicStar Media Arts Camp with Creative Brain Learning Media Arts Camp includes a great exploration of the “cool” world of high-tech media arts, focusing on contemporary music production and the recording arts and sciences, as well as audio-visual production and the marriage of picture and sound. Bring your appetite for technology and learn about some of today’s most exciting careers. Ages 9-17 340017-01 M-F 7/21-7/25 1:00-5:00P Location: Folsom Sports Complex Fee: $177 / $170 resident discount Theater Camp with Come Dance With Me Performing Arts Workshop Perform a short version of a well know play. Students will learn from scripts and make the props! At the end of the week the students will perform a show. Get ready to act, sing and dance! Ages 6-13 210039-01 M-F 6/23-6/27 9:00A-12:00P 310039-01 M-F 7/14-7/18 9:00A-12:00P Location: Folsom Sports Complex Fee: $140 / $133 resident discount Fashion Princesses from Film and Books with Courtney Tice Design crowns, gowns and sparkly shoes. We will look at Disney’s finest cartoons and learn how to create sweepingly beautiful gowns, and draw ourselves too! Ages 6-9 216001-01 M-Th 6/9-6/12 10:00A-1:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $147 / $140 resident discount; $10 materials fee due at 1st class
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Hip Hop Camp with Come Dance With Me Performing Arts Workshop A cultural movement that developed in New York City, Come Dance with Me Performing Arts Workshop has brought and created a class that will encompass all elements of the culture. From break dancing to popping you’ll learn basic moves to help you work it on the dance floor. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Ages 7-12 344641-01 M-F 7/21-7/25 9:00-11:00A Location: Folsom Sports Complex Fee: $106 / $99 resident discount Pretty Pretty Princess Camp with Come Dance With Me Performing Arts Workshop Your little princess will love this camp! Please send your little princess in her favorite princess costume (If you do not have one we have plenty to borrow). We will learn about a different princess every day and talk about what they learned. Then your princess will make a craft to help set the table of the pretty pretty princess tea party for the end of the week. Of course every princess has time for fun and games that will be added throughout the camp. Ages 5-8 340019-01 M-F 7/7-7/11 9:00-11:00A Location: Folsom Sports Complex Fee: $107 / $100 resident discount; $10 materials fee due at first class Fine Arts Camp with Suzanne Bell Young artists will learn hands-on techniques in creating many works of art. Students expand their creative knowledge in sketching, painting, watercolor, fabric art, charcoal, pastels, foil art, cartooning and much, much more. Artistic studies include abstract, landscapes, animals, surrealism, realism and famous artists. Our final project is an art show exhibiting our masterpieces. Dress for mess and bring a sack lunch. Ages 7-13 214571-01 M-Th 6/16-6/19 9:00A-1:00P 314571-01 M-Th 7/14-7/17 9:00A-1:00P Location: Folsom Comm Center Fee: $110 / $103 resident discount; bring $18 to the first class for use of quality art supplies
World of Fantasy Art Camp with Courtney Tice This is a new and exciting look at the amazing creatures of mythology. We will draw and paint some old favorites, think Harry Potter and Percy Jackson’s famous creatures. No experience needed. Ages 6-9 216002-01 M-Th 6/2-6/5 10:00A-1:00P Ages 10-15 216002-02 M-Th 6/2-6/5 1:00-4:00P Location: 48 Natoma • Fee: $147 / $140 resident discount Fashion in Film with Courtney Tice As we learn how to create fashion that contains a personality, we will look at current costumes in popular film and see how to add drama to our drawings. No experience needed. In this class students learn to draw, paint and use mixed media. Ages 10-15 216003-01 M-Th 6/9-6/12 1:00-4:00P Location: 48 Natoma • Fee: $147 / $140 resident discount Painting with Acrylics with Courtney Tice We will learn different ways to use acrylics, and explore new and exciting ways to mix acrylics and collage. Our subject horses, cats and dogs. Ages 6-9 316002-01 M-Th 7/14-7/17 10:00A-1:00P Ages 10-15 316002-02 M-Th 7/14-7/17 1:00-4:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $147 / $140 resident discount; $12 materials fee due to teacher at first class All About Animals with Courtney Tice We will draw animals from Africa and the Amazon. All new and exciting projects, and no experience needed. Ages 6-9 316001-01 M-Th 8/4-8/7 10:00A-1:00P Ages 10-15 316001-02 M-Th 8/4-8/7 1:00-4:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $147 / $140 resident discount
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Chinese Brush Painting with Betty Liu Betty Liu brings a rich imagination to Chinese painting. From basic Plum, Bamboo, Orchid & Chrysanthemum to advanced, is mixing both eastern and western styles of watercolor painting. Basic materials will be available through the instructor at the first class (approximately $50) and students will be apprised of other supplies. Ages 18+ 211531-01 Tu 5/6-5/27 9:00-11:30A 211531-02 Tu 6/3-6/24 9:00-11:30A 311531-01 Tu 7/1-7/29 9:00-11:30A 311531-02 Tu 8/5-8/26 9:00-11:30A Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $68 / $61 resident discount Painting, Begin & Intermediate with Cleide Sander Students will be challenged to develop their own creativity and also have the opportunity to explore the exciting world of visual arts, individual awareness of classical and contemporary paintings. They will also be encouraged through discussions and occasional field trips to museums and galleries. Material list provided on receipt. Ages 18+ 211591-01 Th 5/1-5/29 9:00A-12:00P 211591-02 Th 6/5-6/26 9:00A-12:00P 311591-01 Th 7/3-7/31 9:00A-12:00P 311591-02 Th 8/7-8/28 9:00A-12:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $52 / $45 resident discount
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Pastel Paintings with Vicki J Foote Learn the basics of drawing and blending colors and complete a painting in each session. We will paint a floral or still life, a landscape, and an animal. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate students. Materials list provided on receipt. Age 18+ 243714-01 M 6/16-6/30 1:00-3:30P 343714-01 M 8/11-8/25 1:00-3:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $49 / $42 resident discount Watercolor Workshop 2 with Richard Meagher This course is for intermediate to advanced students. Instruction will emphasize composition, and the elements, and principles of design. Students will create paintings using value sketches and value patterns from their own photos or materials provided by instructor. Ages 16+ 211801-01 F 5/2-5/23 1:00-4:00P 311915-01 F 8/15-9/5 1:00-4:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $61 / $54 resident discount Watercolor, Beg & Inter with Barbara Vermilyea Come join us and explore your artist talent with watercolors. This class is for beginners and intermediate artists. You will learn about the material and techniques to effectively create a work of art. Each week the instructor will demonstrate step-by-step instructions on new projects. No painting or drawing experience required. Materials list provided at registration. Ages 16+ 211914-01 Th 5/8-5/29 6:00-9:00P 211914-02 Th 6/5-6/26 6:00-9:00P 311914-01 Th 7/10-7/31 6:00-9:00P 311914-02 Th 8/7-8/28 6:00-9:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $72 / $65 resident discount
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Photography: Camera Manipulation – Basic 101 with Bonita Chimes The course offers intensive hands-on coaching on controlling your camera when creating photographs. Class includes information on camera technology, lenses, use of F-stops and shutter speeds. Bring an adjustable camera and all the equipment to the first class. A field trip will be scheduled with an individual critique of photographs to follow. Field trip date: 8/17; time/ location TBA. A 48 hour cancellation is required. Ages 18+ 311673-01 W 8/6-8/20 6:30-8:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $86/$79 resident discount Photography: Portraits - Basic 103 with Bonita Chimes Learn to take different styles of portraits under a variety of lighting situations that will make your portraits look professional. A field trip will be scheduled with an individual critique of photographs to follow. Field trip date; 8/17; time/ location TBA. A 48 hour cancellation is required. Ages 18+ 311679-01 Th 8/7-8/21 6:30-8:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $86/$79 resident discount West Coast Swing Beginning with Come Dance with Me Performing Arts Workshop Learn the basic steps, techniques and patterns of West Coast Swing. West Coast Swing is a contemporary style of swing dance that draws from many other dances and uses many styles of music (including top 40, blues, R&B, and funk). Ages 18+ 242561-01 Tu 5/13-6/17 7:30-8:15P 242561-02 Tu 6/24-7/29 7:30-8:15P 342561-01 Tu 8/5-9/9 7:30-8:15P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $72 / $65 resident discount
Drawing What You See with Richard Meagher Drawing is the foundation for all forms of art. In this course, you will learn one and two point perspective, seeing at eye level, value changes, shading, sighting, proportions, alignments and composition. This course is for beginners and intermediates. Materials list provided on receipt. Ages 16+ 211833-01 Tu 5/6-5/27 9:30-11:30A 311833-01 Tu 8/12-9/2 9:30-11:30A Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $47 / $40 resident discount Drawing 2 with Richard Meagher This is a fun course for intermediate to advanced students where you will draw what you like from your preferred media. Instruction will include drawing in pencil, charcoal and pen and ink with washes. One class will be devoted to figure drawing. Ages 16+ 211834-01 F 5/2-5/23 9:30-11:30A 311834-01 F 8/15-9/5 9:30-11:30A Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $47 / $40 resident discount West Coast Swing Intermediate with Come Dance with Performing Arts Workshop One of the hottest social dances is gaining popularity in the local dance circuit. Learn this dance in the comfortable and fun atmosphere of the Senior and Art Center. This is an intermediate course please have some experience or take our beginning class. Ages 18+ 244356-01 Tu 5/13-6/17 8:30-9:15P 244356-02 Tu 6/24-7/29 8:30-9:15P 344356-01 Tu 8/5-9/9 8:30-9:15P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $72 / $65 resident discount
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Muddy Hands Clay Camp with Jackie Swanson Let’s get muddy! Learn to create unique pieces of pottery art, while practicing your manipulative skills and learning the clay processes like cutting, coil, texture, slab and pinch techniques. We will glaze and fire the work. All materials included. All pieces are fired by instructor and returned at a later date. Ages 4-7 244295-01 Tu-F 6/17-6/20 10:00-11:00A 344295-01 M-Th 7/21-7/24 10:00-11:00A Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $107 / $100 resident discount Clay Sculpture Camp with Jackie Swanson Learn to turn simple clay shapes into master pieces of art while learning to use the processes of pinch, coil and slab building. Color is applied with an under glaze and our fired. The pieces will be returned at a later date for pick up. Ages 8-14 244296-01 Tu-F 6/17-6/20 12:00-2:00P 344296-01 M-Th 7/21-7/24 12:00-2:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $139 / $132 resident discount
To register call the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department at (916) 355-7285 or go online www.folsom.ca.us
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Theater Box with Come Dance with Me Performing Arts Workshop Develop and flex your Musical Theater skills in this workshop that combines training in acting, dancing and singing. During the session students will learn a kid friendly adaptation of a Broadway classic from one of the Bay Area’s top professionals. Each student receives a role. Session will culminate in 100% kid-performed, kid-produced show. Different show produced each session. Ages 6-12 244474-01 Tu 6/3-7/22 6:00-7:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $187 / $180 resident discount; $15 materials fee due at first class Tap & Jazz Combination with Come Dance with Performing Arts Workshop Join us as we focus on focus on rhythm, posture, flexibility and coordination in both genres! Proper technique and terminology will be used in a fun and child friendly way! Please dress your dancer in pink tights, black leotard (no skirt), black leather and black tap shoes. Ages 6-10 244541-01 Tu 5/13-6/17 4:15-5:00P 244541-02 Tu 6/24-7/29 4:15-5:00P 344541-01 Tu 8/5-9/9 4:15-5:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $72 / $65 resident discount Polynesian Dance Beg with Natasha Forsberg Students will learn the basics of Hula and Tahitian. They will explore all the Hawaiian implements, learn dances and have the opportunity to perform. www. alohadancerscameronpark.com Ages 3.5+ 242556-01 Th 5/1-5/29 3:45-4:30P 242556-02 Th 6/5-6/26 3:45-4:30P 342556-01 Th 7/3-7/31 3:45-4:30P 342556-02 Th 8/7-8/28 3:45-4:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $62 / $55 resident discount; annual performance/materials fee of $20 to “Aloha Dancers” due at first class