36th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

logo: Almaden Valley Art & Wine FestivalEnjoy the last weekend of Summer at the 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, this event features something for everyone!

Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is the only community-wide event in the Almaden area that introduces the public to arts and culture, as well as local wineries and breweries.

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2012 Weekly Program for Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley

photo: Lord of the Light Art Studio & GalleryLord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley offers a Weekly Art Program throughout the entire year, including the Summer months of June, July, and August. Students attend an average of four classes per month.

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2011 Holiday Cards Craft for Kids

Kids will use craft paper, rubber stamps, stickers, die-cuts of holiday symbols, and more to create unique, handmade holiday cards for their friends, family, and relatives.

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2011 Breakfast with Santa at Almaden Community Center

Almaden Community Center staff invites your family to its Annual Breakfast with Santa event. The morning will begin with a tasty breakfast and seasonal arts and crafts.

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October 2011 Pumpkin Picking and Art Activities in Almaden Valley

logo: Emma PruschPumpkin Picking at the Park is a fun-filled day with activities for pre-schools and their parents to enjoy together. The morning starts with art activities at Almaden Community Center, followed by a guided tour of Emma Prusch Park.

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Art Camp Too by Mary Jane O’Marah – Summer 2011

logo: Art Camp TooArt Camp Too exposes children, ages 9-12, to drawing, painting, or sculpture techniques. Students complete at least one finished project daily.

The camp is taught by Mary Jane O’Marah, 3rd Grade Teacher at Williams Elementary School.

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2011 Summer Art Camp at Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley

Lord of the Light Art Studio & GalleryLord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery is holding its 2011 Summer Art Camp for kids in 1st – 7th grade. The studio has a unique camp curriculum that is designed to bring out and develop a child’s imagination and creativity, while teaching them the fundamentals of fine art.

The Summer Art Camp is a one-week, fun-filled learning experience that includes color theory, animation, and much more! Students will learn pencil drawing skills and how to use medias such as oil pastel, soft pastel, and watercolor. Your child will experience new freedom and a new love for art.

You have three Summer Art Camp sessions to choose from:

Session 1: Animal Drawing & Animation
Dates: June 20-24, 2011, 1:30-3:00pm

Session 2: Flower Drawing & Animation
Dates: July 18-22, 2011, 1:30-3:00pm

Session 3: Still Life Drawing & Animation
Dates: August 8-12, 2011, 1:30-3:00pm

The 2011 Summer Art Camp tuition is $135 per student, per session. Sessions fill-up on a first come first basis, so register now! See the flier for more information and Registration Form.

You can also register your child at the Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery located in the Old Almaden Plaza next to Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley or call the studio at 408-997-3112.

Weekly Program

Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery also offers a Weekly Program that consists of a unique curriculum called Basic 1 through 14. The curriculum focuses on themes, media, color theory, and art history that helps students to visually understand and experience the techniques and basics of fine art.

This step-by-step curriculum is designed to improve the student’s artistic skills from 1st grade up through 12th grade, giving them the self confidence and the inspiration to further broaden their education in fine art.

Please call Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery to request a tour of its lovely studio and gallery and to learn more about its programs.

2011 Weekly Class Schedule for Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley

photo: Lord of the Light Art Studio & GalleryLord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery offers weekly art classes throughout the year, including the Summer months of June, July, and August. Students attend an average of four classes per month.

Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery teaches students the fundamentals of fine art. The studio has a unique curriculum that is designed to bring out and develop a student’s imagination and creativity. The program will help your child experience new freedom and give your child a new love for art.

Following is the weekly class schedule for 2011:

Monday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
Internship & Portfolio Class (7th-12th Grade), 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Pre-Advanced & Portfolio Class (7th-12th Grade), 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Tuesday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
1st – 7th Grade, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Advanced & Portfolio Class (7th-12th Grade), 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Wednesday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
Pre-Advanced Class (7th-12th Grade), 5:00pm – 6:30pm
1st – 7th Grade, 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Thursday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
Pre-Advanced Class (7th-12th Grade), 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Pre-Advanced & Portfolio Class (7th-12th Grade), 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Friday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
Pre-Advanced Class (7th-12th Grade), 5:00pm – 6:30pm
1st – 7th Grade, 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Saturday
1st – 12th Grade: 10:45am – 12:15pm
1st – 12th Grade: 1:15pm – 2:45pm

You can register your child at the Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery located in the Old Almaden Plaza next to Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley or call the studio at 408-997-3112.

Drawing & Painting for Teens in Almaden Valley

Leonardo da Vinci's Self-Portrait

Line drawing in sanguine by Leonardo da Vinci

Drawing & Painting for Teens is focused on developing specific skills in representational drawing and painting. Participants will learn through teacher demonstrations, individual instruction, and class critiques.

You will get to choose from acrylic paints, water-soluble oils, and drawing instruments and materials. Each student will also use his or her own choice of subject-matter photos, pictures, etc. to use for inspiration.

You will gain confidence to take on greater challenges in painting or drawing, so you can go on to produce great works of art!

The class is for teens ages 13-18. All levels of experience are welcome. The instructor is Nancy Franck.

Drawing & Painting for Teens is at Almaden Community Center in AL Room 3. Class will be held every Thursday, from 4:30-6:00pm, beginning November 16, 2010 and ending December 21, 2010 (6 meetings). The price is $88 per participant. Register online.

Summer 2010 Art Camp at Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley

[photo: lord of the light art studio & gallery] Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery (Yelp Listing) teaches students the fundamentals of fine art. The studio has a unique curriculum that is designed to bring out and develop a student’s imagination and creativity.

The Summer Art Camp is a two-week, fun-filled learning experience that includes art history, color theory, origami, animation, and much more. Students also learn pencil drawing skills and how to use medias such as oil pastel, soft pastel, charcoal, and watercolor.

Summer Art Camp will help your child experience new freedom and give your child a new love for art. The camp is for kids in 1st – 7th grade.

The tuition is $260 per student, per session. Fifteen percent of all tuition collected for the 2010 Summer Art Camp will be donated to each of the San Jose Unified School District schools the students are attending.

You have three Summer Art Camp sessions to choose from:

Session 1: Animal Drawing, Animation & Self-Portrait
Dates: June 7-18, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm
Art History: Leonardo Da Vinci
Origami Art: Flower
Art Show: Friday, June 18, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm

Session 2: Horse Drawing, Animation & Still Life Art
Dates: July 5-16, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm
Art History: Georgia O’Keeffe
Origami Art: Balloon
Art Show: Friday, July 16, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm

Session 3: Flower Drawing, Animation & Abstract Art
Dates: August 2-13, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm
Art History: Georgia O’Keeffe
Origami Art: Balloon
Art Show: Friday, August 14, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm

You can register your child at the Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery located in the Old Almaden Plaza next to Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley or call the studio at 408-997-3112.