Public Speaking and Debate: Speaking & Writin

Confidence breeds success! In any field, whether it's academics, music, or sports, people who have talent as well as confidence are the ones who become successful. "It is as important to be convincing as it is to be right." Students learn to present with confidence, use emotion, and connect with the audience fluently by doing narratives, news reporting, campaign speeches, tongue-twisters, debates, and town hall presentations on thought-provoking and interesting topics! Shy students and talkative ones alike will benefit and learn from this class.

Age Range: 8-13

• Return to Enrichment (After School) & Special Interest
• 3D Printing
  3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is the construction for a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or digital 3D model. Join us for an enriching and fun learning session to understand the basics of 3D printing. In this 8 week online course, the students will learn 3D modeling and printing, converting images to 3D models, and critical basic concepts. The course will uncover the core processed behind 3D printing and reveal one of the most powerful capabilities of the 3D printing revolution - that it's accessible to anyone. *Note: You do NOT require a 3D printer to enroll in this course. We teach simulation of 3D objects and we can get it printed and shipped to you if you are interested. We have an option of a wide range of ages to join the course as we would like to give an opportunity for every student who did not have a chance to learn to code. With that said, when grouping students we go by age and skill level to make sure they progress well in the program. We try to maintain 1:6 teacher to student ratio. (more information...)
• Art - Viva …
  Bonjour! Learn about the exciting French impressionist art movement through three of its masters: Matisse, Monet, and Van Gogh. Students will be inspired to create their own work of art. (more information...)
• Art Enrichment Lessons
  This wonderful art enrichment program provides a pathway for students with infinite possibilities for observation, curiosity, exploration, and creativity. Mrs. La Russa has created these art lessons to cultivate imagination and provide encouragement to students with any all level of experience. Mrs. La Russa loves helping others express themselves through art and has done so for over 10+ years as a Bay Area local art teacher. There will be an online art show at the end of the semester to showcase the students magical creations. (more information...)
• Art: Sensational Scenes …
  We are painting "Purple Mountain Majesties Above the Fruited Plain" in this landscape painting class. Learn to paint with watercolors through waving grasses and poppy dotted hills. Techniques and brushwork will be covered along with tricks on how to create illusion of depth. (more information...)
• Artificial Intelligence Workshop
  AI is the future, and Gen Z must be prepared for it. At EASE, we want to make AI education accessible to our Gen Z population. The fundamentals AI course will define basic concepts in the field of AI, describe functions of AI, apply principles of coding to demonstrate understanding of AI concepts, and evaluate applications of AI technologies. Our goal is to make learning AI fun through emphasis on the non-technical components of learning, combining art and multimedia. Students learn computer science in the context and concentration of STEAM education, infusing their work with what makes us human. Students also learn soft-skills such as presentation techniques, leadership, and collaboration. (more information...)
• Bay Area Chess
  Go online with Bay Area Chess! We are proud to continue with our Online Enrichment, live on Zoom! BAC will provide 1-year Gold memberships ($49 value each) to any student that does not already have one in our BAC Club of nearly 3500 members, for unlimited puzzles, games, extra lessons, and online tournaments. The course would be split into subgroups to keep a low ratio of 10:1 and to optimize learning groups. We would provide homework, optional bonus lessons, a puzzle leaderboard, and a term championship. 50 minute class. (more information...)
• Bookbinding & Bullet …
  Enter the magical world of bookbinding with this handmade journal. Learn the tricks of the trade with some beginner bookbinding techniques while creating your very own customized journal. Fill it with poems, recipes, maps to buried treasure, or anything else you can imagine. You'll be amazed at the simple techniques that will allow you to bind together a long lasting, beautiful journal for all your creative endeavors. (more information...)
• Bookbinding-3D Paper Arts …
  Students enter the magical world of bookbinding through the creation of their very own handmade journals. This class touches on the history of bookmaking in different cultures, dissect the anatomy of a book, and teaches other unique options for bookmaking projects from stitching to hardcovers! As if that wasn't enough, students will also learn how to professionally carve Linocut block stamps using printmaking techniques, create 3D popup cards and envelopes, and design a cool graphic t-shirt. (more information...)
• Cartoons & Concepts
  Everyone can draw cartoons with a few simple techniques. This cartooning class will enable students to conceptualize and produce an original cartoon character and its background. Students will learn how to create their own cartoon characters with front, side, and back profiles. Create and design background and environment for the characters, and learn to create movement and poses. The class will be incredibly interactive and keep kids on track with their learning. You just need color markers, sharpies, paper, pencil, and an eraser. (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Brilliant …
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. Do you understand check, checkmate, castling, piece value, pawn promotion, en passant, and know how to solve mate-in-one puzzles with ease? This is the class for you! In this class, students will learn more tactics and use them regularly. Students will also learn basic endgames and can win when ahead. They will start to think about their opponents' plans along with their own. To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3g7w3cp (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Kindergarteners
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. We have adapted some of our most popular activities in the physical classroom to fit the digital one. These include puzzles, tournaments, blitz games - and even chess variation games! Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. This class is specifically designed for all Kindergarteners to expand their love of chess learning, and to grow and build knowledge. (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Nifty …
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. Do you understand piece movement, capturing, and chess language? This is the class for you! In this class, students will learn check, checkmate, piece value, basic tactics, basic opening ideas, thinking ahead, etc. To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3g7w3cp (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Proud …
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. This class is for students who are new to chess. Students will learn how the pieces movie, how the board is set up, and chess language, etc. All you need is a working brain and required technology, that's it. To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3g7w3cp (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Rad …
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. This class is designed for students who find 1-move puzzles to be easy. They can name and demonstrate all major tactical themes, and set up combinations or escape them. They see the whole board, 2+ moves ahead. They create their own game plans and make less goofy mistakes. Students should be able to demonstrate all tactical themes, solve most 1-move puzzles, know basic opening strategies, and win simple endgames. In this class, students will learn more openings and endgames, etc. To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3g7w3cp (more information...)
• Comics' Creation Workshop
  In this program, students will learn to create a genre of comic strips, draw characters developed through their imagination, and plot a storyline for their comic creation from a passionate and experienced comic author. A step-by-step process will be adopted to guide and coach the students through this creative and artistic program. (more information...)
• Creating Jewelry - …
  Even more fun than that "dough" you used to play with! In this class, students will work with pliable, colorful polymer clay to create the cutest earrings ever. Roll, blend color, and sculpt a variety of shapes like modern, abstract, pinwheels, leaves, and even your own design! This class requires a $35 kit. (more information...)
• Creative Corner
  Motivating and inspiring your child(ren) to be creative! Come and explore arts and crafts through Creative Corner with hands-on projects and individual attention. We guide your child(ren) to be creative and assertive, which helps them in their school curriculum and with everyday life skills. Our variety of projects offers a multitude of options, from engineering crafts to mathematical analysis in art. At Creative Corner, children get the opportunity to explore and personally choose from a wide variety of art mediums and a variety of craft projects. We believe that arts and crafts stimulates a child’s creative side, cultivates patience, develops concentration and builds confidence. A Zoom call link will be provided to all registered participants. List of items required for the class will be provided to the parents by email after registration. https://youtu.be/Qt6kmFxwZc8 About Rachel Aloycius: Founder and Director of Creative Corner, MBA, M.Com, M.Phil, ECE Certified, Multimedia designer and Artist (Fine Art ). (more information...)
• Drawing & Cartooning …
  Young Rembrandts teaches drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts to children aged 6 to 12. Our unique, proven method and step-by-step curriculum foster a wealth of skills such as fine motor skills, handwriting readiness, and attention to detail. Children taught using our method develop increased patience, discipline, and focus, as well as a host of artistic skills such as art vocabulary and history, drawing and art skills, and expanded creativity, imagination, and confidence. (more information...)
• Drawing with Young …
  Stimulate those brains! Screen time isn't just watching TV - come draw with Young Rembrandts and get a full hour of developing vocabulary, fine motor skills, and art techniques. Best thing? Each time your child takes a class, they will be walking away with a complete piece of artwork. (more information...)
• Entrepreneurship Skills Workshop
  This program is designed to mentor, support, and equip today's youth with the necessary success skills to set them on the path of becoming our future entrepreneurs. At EASE, we teach students how companies like e-bay, Amazon, Tesla, Apple, and Facebook derive their mission and purpose and what it takes to succeed in our global new age economy. EASE also equips them with the success skills they need, and sets them in the right direction for understanding entrepreneurship at a young age. An interactive class that not only teaches kids about entrepreneurship, but sets our youth to become successful entrepreneurs! (more information...)
• Explore Science
  Ever wonder about the physical world around you and how it works? Unlock the principles of science by learning about molecules, density, catalysts, chemical reactions, and much more. Marvel at how different compounds react to each other based on their special physical properties. Using components of the scientific method, students will use critical thinking skills to document observations and answer questions. Through experimentation, students will learn scientific concepts and discover the fascinating world of science that's all around us! (more information...)
• Fun with Programming-Sketch …
  Fun with Programming-Sketch or Treasure Hunt with JavaScript Have fun learning how to write computer programs! Students will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the very popular language, JavaScript, and will be able to immediately see the results of their code. Choose between two different projects in this class: Sketch with JavaScript - design a web app to implement a canvas to draw on, similar to an Etch-a-Sketch. Learn code to control your paint brush and change colors to create your masterpiece! Treasure Hunt Game with JavaScript - Create a Treasure Hunt game in a web browser using images, shapes, sound effects, and text, and make our game character move and jump in search of treasure! The main goals of the class are to give students a fun experience, while increasing their exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and demonstrating how technology and the arts can intersect. Students will gain an appreciation for programming and see how easy it is to learn. In addition to using their artistic and creative skills, they will learn how to break down and analyze problems as they debug their code. Visit http://funwithacademics.com for more details (more information...)
• Fun with Programming-Sound …
  Fun with Programming-Sound Effects or Race Cars with JavaScript Have fun learning how to write computer programs! Students will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the very popular language, JavaScript, and will be able to immediately see the results of their code. Choose between two different projects in this class: Sound Effects with JavaScript - Write code to implement a sound effects matrix where you will get blasted with different effects depending on where your character is on the grid! Race Car Game with JavaScript - Create a carnival game, Race Cars, which will run in a web browser and utilize images, shapes, sound effects, and text. Learn to code on how to control the game characters and race to the finish line! The main goals of the class are to give students a fun experience, while increasing their exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and demonstrating how technology and the arts can intersect. Students will gain an appreciation for programming and see how easy it is to learn. In addition to using their artistic and creative skills, they will learn how to break down and analyze problems as they debug their code. Visit http://funwithacademics.com for more details (more information...)
• Fun with Rubik's …
  In this program, we share the wonder and challenge of solving the 2x2 and 3x3 Rubik's cube with a competitive cuber who has participated in "Speed-Solving" cube competitions across the Bay Area with world champions like Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs. Our goal is to make learning how to solve the Rubik's cube fun and exciting. Campers learn to solve puzzles in the context and concentration of STEM education, infusing their creativity and problem-solving skills, ultimately arriving at a solution. (more information...)
• Group Piano
  The Burlingame Piano Group is open to students in grades K-3rd. Learn piano in a fun social group atmosphere! Group piano class provides students an excellent introduction to the keyboard and prepares them for more serious private study, as well as playing in a band/ensemble. Most importantly, students will begin to develop the skill of playing music with their peers which provides a lifelong benefit. Our teachers focus on developing the students' core keyboard skills: hand position, note-reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and theory while rehearsing a repertoire of rock, pop, and classical songs. (more information...)
• How To Build …
  Ever wonder how websites are created? Why not create your own with this How To Build Your Own Website Camp! This 5-days camp will tackle topics on how to build your own website. Classes will be done via Zoom where in students will learn building their own website in a fun and exciting way while they are in the comfort of their own home! Here in SiliconValley4U, we value education as we believe that it leads us to a better tomorrow. (more information...)
• Ikonikid Math Homework …
  We will focus on understanding and solving homework problems, reviewing related math concepts, and practicing some math problems to develop your own maths strategies! (more information...)
• International Spy School
  This course is for the explorer who wants to travel the world training to be a future secret agent. The class will highlight geography, history, and culture as we explore destinations such as Italy, South Africa, France, and Japan. Agents will complete games, puzzles, and riddles to fulfill each mission. Imagination will flow as each team develops a new gadget to add to the agent tool box. The course will focus on problem solving, collaboration, and strategy to fulfill each mission. There will be an understanding that becoming a spy agent takes hard work including intelligence, creativity, mental fitness, and physical stamina. (more information...)
• Jewelry-Beading Basics
  Ready to take the first step on your jewelry-making journey? In this beginner beading class, get to know the tools of the trade, and all the techniques you need to know to start creating unique, dazzling beaded jewelry from scratch! Students will gain the knowledge and skill the create their own jewelry pieces. This class is a prerequisite for all other jewelry-making courses. (more information...)
• Junior Chef Box
  Looking for a hands-on, tasty activity for your Junior Chef? Get your very own chef box each week with all the delicious ingredients and instructions to make a meal for up to 4 people! There is no hassle of signing into another Zoom meeting; your aspiring chef can cook for the family once a week on their own time! Additionally, a prerecorded video will be available for our families who want to follow along. Have your junior chef expand on their cooking-from-home experience. Sign up for multiple sessions, as each session has different foods and recipes. The time and day listed is the weekly pick-up time at the Recreation Office to receive your Junior Chef Box kit. (more information...)
• Lemonade Stand - …
  This course covers the major areas of business in a kid-friendly method starting with the fundamentals of a classic lemonade stand. Kids will be introduced to the world of entrepreneurship and will be able to create their own micro business. Each class is team-oriented and interactive as we use games and hands-on activities to ensure a solid understanding of business concepts. Imagination will flow freely as we progress through idea generation, marketing, budgeting basics, financial planning, and goal setting. The course will focus on communication and collaboration as kids work in teams to pitch a viable business model. (more information...)
• Magic of Chess …
  The Mechanic's Institute Chess Club is the oldest chess club in the United States and has a rich history and legacy. Our goal for our enrichment program is to inspire students to play and develop while making learning fun. We will create positive team dynamics in the virtual classroom to support learning at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Our students learn to improve their chess, but they also learn valuable life lessons such as sportsmanship, learning from mistakes, and winning and losing with grace. (more information...)
• Manners Are Fun
  It is always a good time for adding a little sparkle and polish to your child's manners. Etiquette skills will benefit your child throughout their daily lives. This is a fun and interactive class that will teach your child the skills to build their self-esteem, confidence, and social skills. Your child will discover that being polite and learning manners are not boring. This class puts an emphasis on dining manners. Your child will receive a complete activity notebook detailing everything they have learned in the class. Lab fee is for class materials. For more information, you can email Miss Ana at missanaballet@gmail.com. (more information...)
• Math in Mandarin
  Learn numbers, additions, and subtractions in Mandarin. Students will be taught both Mandarin and Math from our amazing teacher! (more information...)
• Math Olympiad: Your …
  Are you ready to become a Math wizard? Or you just love learning Mathematics? In this Math Olympiad Camp, students will appreciate and love Mathematics. It will help them understand how numbers are related to each other. Classes will be done via Zoom! Students will learn building their own website in a fun and exciting way while they are in the comfort of their own home. Here in SiliconValley4U, we value education as we believe that it leads us to a better tomorrow. (more information...)
• Minecraft Explorers Online
  Kids can have fun and learn skills of strategy and team building while playing Minecraft. The Minecraft Course allows the students to work on a secure server and with only students attending the class. They will use command blocks, red stones, and more to create Adventure Maps, missions, or games. We provide logins required. Kids are using .EDU version of Minecraft that has awesome MODS and many extra features. Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, and use these resources to build special items to help in our adventures! Kids will grow in problem-solving and computational thinking as they play one of the most popular and dynamic games in history. (more information...)
• Monologues & Auditions …
  Planning on auditioning for "Pied Pipers", "eTc", "Broadway by the Bay"? If you want a speaking part, you'll need a prepared one-minute monologue, which will be provided in this class. Have you always wanted to be in a play or musical but you haven't known how to go about it? This is your chance to learn about professional, regional and community theater while picking up the skills needed to audition and get that part. The trick is "being prepared". You'll discover tips for "cold readings", "characterizations", what your "type" is, and find the right song to audition with. If you've already had experience, this is your opportunity to brush up on your skills. (more information...)
• Movie Making
  This class is an exciting adventure for kids, teaching them to use coding to create fun Movie projects. It will teach them to use scratch tools to create their own animated movies, nurture their creativity, and encourage them to use dance, movement, fun colors and music, and use coding in creating their own fun movie projects. They are not just assembling video clips, they will be learning how to write a code for their projects. The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in a real-time. It is a fun and engaging experience. (more information...)
• Name That Book …
  Let's do a play that is just for you! You and your friends who are the same age will act in a play that is easy to do. We will be doing "Name That Book", a TV quiz show. Actors portray famous characters in recognizable books and the audience guesses the name of the book, the author, and the characters. This play is perfect for performing on Zoom. (more information...)
• Paint Party Online
  Let your creative juices flow and alleviate your creative dormancy! Come and explore the world of Painting with Out of the Box Kids. This class will inspire kids to embrace their inner maker, get their hands dirty, and paint their mind and heart out. We will be painting the Winter landscape, valentine cards, etc. This class is hands-on, with lots of guidance and support. All you need is paints, brushes, a palette, A4 size paper, and a pencil and eraser. (more information...)
• Pastel Art Technique …
  Pastels are an amazing medium that with good guidance can make an Artist out of a Rookie. This Online class can be attended with some oil and soft pastels. You won't believe the results from this fun for all, skill enhancing workshop. No experience necessary. Kids get instructions in real-time and have live interactions with their coach and other kids in their small group. We miss you too!! Join us and experience virtual learning until we can reunite in our classroom. Personal attention guaranteed as there won't be more than 10 kids in a class. (more information...)
• Project Management Workshop
  Project management is ubiquitous in this day and age! We will teach you the importance of time and setting of goals and objectives. You will be able to prioritize these goals as well as assist you making great use of your time. Project management training carries with it several benefits for those that desire to learn the art and science of better management of personal goals, school projects, and organizational projects. It is vital to ensure that you have the right skills and knowledge when it comes to managing a project. Project management training can also help you become a better person as you develop a skill to maximize your time and resources. (more information...)
• Public Speaking and …
  Confidence breeds success! In any field, whether it's academics, music, or sports, people who have talent as well as confidence are the ones who become successful. "It is as important to be convincing as it is to be right." Students learn to present with confidence, use emotion, and connect with the audience fluently by doing narratives, news reporting, campaign speeches, tongue-twisters, debates, and town hall presentations on thought-provoking and interesting topics! Shy students and talkative ones alike will benefit and learn from this class. (more information...)
• Python for Beginners: …
  The Python Programming curriculum is a one-semester course covering topics typically found in introductory computer programming (coding) courses. The main chapters concentrate on Python programming and computer science topics. The course material is designed to appeal to a variety of students, from traditional learners who thrive on written text to audio-visual students who enjoy a multi-media format. All content is delivered through an online system that allows students to work seamlessly both in the classroom and at home. The planner assumes students are working with approximately 45 to 60 minutes of class time. In most cases the planner estimates one day per lesson (including the lesson quiz), one day per graded chapter activity level (lab), and one day per chapter test. Chapter One - Fundamentals of Python: Introduction to Python, Running Python Programs, and Writing Python Code Chapter Two - Working with Date: Data Types and Variables, Using Numeric Variables, and Using String Variables Chapter Three - Input and Output: Printing with Parameters, Getting Input from a User, and String Formatting Chapter Four - Making Decisions: Logical Expressions, The "if" Statement, Logical Operators, and More Complex Expressions Chapter Five - Finding and Fixing Problems: Types of Errors, Troubleshooting Tools, and Using the Python Debugger Chapter Six - Lists and Loops: Lists and Tuples, List Functions, "For" Loops, and "While" Loops Chapter Seven - Numeric and Data: Dates and Times, Advanced Data and Time Management, Random Numbers, and The Math Library Chapter Eight - Working with Strings: Character Data, String Functions, Function Inputs and Outputs, and Local and Global Scope Chapter Nine - Functions: Writing and Calling Functions, Function Input and Outputs, and Local and Global Scope Chapter Ten - Python Classes: Thinking about Objects, Class Variables and Methods, and Managing Class Files Class Eleven - Class Instances: Creating Objects with Instance Data, Instance Methods, and Managing Objects Class Twelve - Food Fight Project: Introducing "Food Fight" Chapter Thirteen - Creative Project Requirements (Scale as desired to meet available time) Design: Project Life-cycles and teams Coding Testing Supplemental Chapter One - Python on Your Computer: Installing Python, Managing Projects, and Using the Python IDE Supplemental Chapter Two - Computers and Individual exercises per lesson Modern Society: Global Computing Issues, Managing Your Digital Identity, Impact of Computing, and Artificial Intelligence Classes will be taught online. Students will be learning Python in a fun and exciting way in the comfort of their homes. Together, we will head towards our goal to become a Python Programming master! (more information...)
• Python for Kids
  Python is a powerful and expressive programming language that's easy and fun to use. Kids start by learning about coding fundamentals such as variables, loops, and statements. Then they progress to working with graphics and eventually to building games. We give a playful introduction to programming using fun examples and color illustrations. This is a great tool for kids to express their ideas using technology. (more information...)
• Python/Scratch Programming Camp
  Coding skills are among the most in-demand in today’s job market—get your real-world experience with this introduction to computational thinking. This 5-day class will give you the head start in coding starting with Python and Scratch. Classes will be done via Zoom! Students will learn building their own website in a fun and exciting way while they are in the comfort of their own home. Here in SiliconValley4U, we value education as we believe that it leads us to a better tomorrow. (more information...)
• Scratch Computer Coding
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• Smart Money and …
  A useful and fun course that benefits and is loved by children and parents alike! This class introduces students to money management using activities like Comparative Shopping, Salary Analysis, Budgeting A Trip, and Wants and Needs Planning. Students learn how to track expenses and analyze them. Parents love to see their children become aware on these concepts. (more information...)
• Spanish I
  This Spanish Class is designed for children K - 5th grade with little or no experience. Children will learn Spanish through games, activities, songs, easy-to-remember exercises, and books. Maestra Karla is a designer from Mexico City. She works as a teacher aid at McKinley Elementary School in the Spanish Immersion Program. (more information...)
• Spring Cooking
  Join us this Spring as we provide junior chefs with the tools necessary to create, cook, and learn. Some of our past recipes include lemongrass meatballs with coconut rice, Thai chicken lettuce wraps, caramelized onions and mushroom risotto, and so many more delicious dishes! Our chefs never repeat recipes, so the classes are always new and exciting. With new recipes, our curriculum covers nutrition, seasonal cooking, knife skills, the purpose of core ingredients, and the many cultural aspects of food. Your junior chef will develop critical life skills, all while making new friends and having a blast! (more information...)
• Textiles - All …
  If your student loves color and textiles, this may be their new favorite class! Shibori cloth dyeing is a traditional Japanese hand-dyeing technique that uses an infinite number of ways to compress cloth to achieve dynamic, fascinating patterns. Tie dye is a method used to produce dyed patterns on cloth by tying parts of the cloth to shield it from dye. Students will get hands-on experience with these dyeing methods and then they will use their newly designed fabrics to hand sew items such as tote bags, pillows, and cloth napkins, and create fun wall hangings. (more information...)
• Textiles - Loom …
  Explore the art of weaving on a frame loom using simple, fun, creative techniques! We'll learn some basics of how to warp the loom, use weaving tools such as needles and shuttles, and how to use basic principles of art like color and texture in weaving. We'll explain different types of weaves including plain weave, basket weave, and more to create beautiful textiles like wall hangings, bags, book covers, and other mixed media fiber art. (more information...)
• Yoga & Mindfulness
  This fun and exciting yoga class for children offers an introduction to basic breathing, yoga postures, mindfulness techniques, and relaxation to support the development of strength and flexibility in their minds and bodies. Students learn the value of stillness and movement by engaging in playful activities to promote self-awareness and improved social interactions with others. (more information...)
• Zen Tangle Art …
  "Untangle" your kids creativity with this Artistic Meditation. This method helps aspiring artists create beautiful pictures and scenes through drawing abstract, structured patterns with step-by-step instructions with our instructor. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves, and orbs. Let's get into some serious doodling and you will know there is no limit to creativity. (more information...)