Arts Education

WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS Change your life today - Learn some art! Classes feature unique hands-on projects, experienced teachers, and small class size.
We are proud to have a fine group of teaching artists who have a passion for what they do. They love the intimacy of our small class sizes and enjoy the bonds they've made with their students, many of whom return to SPACE time and again. More info about our teachers can be found here.
If you have any questions, contact us at 626-441-4788, southpasarts@sbcglobal.net, or drop by our arts center at 1506 Mission St. in South Pasadena (between Fair Oaks Blvd. and Fremont Street.
For the latest photos of our recent arts camp and workshops, visit our Facebook page here.

FALL 2010 ART WORKSHOPS
September/October
Classes meet for six weeks
Registration begins September 10, 2010
Registration form here.

AGES 6 & UP
OPEN STUDIO
saturdays, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., ONGOING
A drop-in studio offering self-directed creative projects each week. A variety of materials are offered allowing children of all ages to work at their own pace. Projects include artist trading cards, found object sculptures, printmaking, fabric painting, and more. Fee: $25/two hour session. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Contact SPACE at 626-441-4788.
CERAMICS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. starts sept. 23
Students of all levels will be introduced to art from around the world, as they explore shape, color, texture, and ceramic building techniques throughout different cultures. Fee: $180, Materials Fee: $20, Teacher: Rebecca Tager

AGES 7 - 9
PRINTMAKING
fridays, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m., starts sept. 24
This class introduces the joy and fundamentals of creating multiple prints of the same image. Activities include string and veggie prints, collograph and sun prints, and gyotaku (prints made with real fish!) A great way to learn about this versatile and exciting centuries-old art form. Fee: $160, Teacher: Lori Fuller-Rusch

AGES 9 - 11
DESIGN & BUILD
tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00 P.M., starts sept. 21
Teacher and former Disney Imagineering designer Marie Miller instructs students how to conceptualize, design and build a scaled architectural model for a mobile habitat (such as a houseboat or portable theater) using cardboard, wood, clay and other materials. This fun hands-on class will utilize math, engineering, and artistic skills. Fee: $180, Teacher: Marie Miller
CREATIVE WRITING I
wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m, starts sept. 22
Through individual and group writing assignments, games, and friendly competitions, Author Alison Bell teaches students how to create characters, plot, dialog, and settings as well as point of view, foreshadowing, theme, and word choice. The class is highly interactive and is designed to inspire creativity and a love of writing. (To be followed by Creative Writing II in November) Fee: $180, Teacher: Alison Bell

AGES 10 & up
DRAWING AND PAINTING
mondays, 3:30 - 5:00 P.M., starts sept. 20
For both beginning students and those who have taken the class previously, this session will introduce exercises and new projects that strengthen observation and technical skill using a variety of media including pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, and pen and ink. Students will draw from life, reference material, and their imaginations. We will take walking drawing trips, visit a local gallery and take on group appointed sketchbook challenges. Fee $180, Teacher: Val Trimarchi

ADULTS

drawing with pen & ink
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 P.M., starts sept. 21 - meets six weeks
A very civilized drawing class for adults. We will start off with pencil to warm up drawing skills, then move onto pen and ink, fine tip marker, and other tools employing ink, using inspiration from the world around us and within our creative minds. We will look at various artists' work and learn a variety of styles employing line, value, and texture to create beautiful drawings. Sketchbooks are encouraged. Fee: $240, Teacher: Val Trimarchi

“who’s afraid of abstract art?” An art appreciation series about the joys of understanding abstract expressionism
wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., meets 4 weeks - sept. 23, 30, oct. 7, 14
Enrich your understanding of this truly American art form while increasing your enjoyment of any gallery or museum collection. Gain insights into the influence of the Abstract movement on Post Modern and contemporary art. Enjoy a glass of wine and conversation during this relaxed art appreciation series as we examine the works of Pollock, Rothko, and other “big” names in art, as well as less familiar ones. Series culminates in a visit to a local museum. Fee: $160, Teacher: Lori Fuller-Rusch

Registration form and information here.