Youth Classes
Youth Classes Academic Year 2024-5
Session C: Oct 28–Dec 6
(Ages 6-9) Homeschool Module 3 “Form Exploration” with Christy Salazar
Created different types of sculpture and 3D art with a variety of materials. Four 2-hour classes
* Mondays: Oct 28, Nov 4, 18, Dec 2 · 10:00am–12:00pm
Fee $85
(Ages 6-up) “Homeschool Ceramics” with Lisa Mertins
Soar through a creative and fun course making clay sculptures and pottery Learn the process of firing and glazing. Four 2-hour classes
Mondays: Oct 28, Nov 4, 18, Dec 2 · 1:30–3:00pm
Fee $100
(Ages 6-up) “Clay Trek” with Lisa Mertins
Soar through a creative and fun course making clay sculptures and pottery Learn the process of firing and glazing. Four 2-hour classes
Mondays: Oct 28, Nov 4, 18, Dec 2 · 3:30–5:00pm
Fee $100
(Ages 6-9) Module 3 “Form Exploration” with Christy Salazar
Created different types of sculpture and 3D art with a variety of materials. Five 1.5-hour classes
* Tuesdays: Oct 29, Nov 5, 19, Dec 3 · 3:30–5:00pm
Fee $85
(Ages 9-up) Module 9 “Color and Value” with Debbie Mount
Explore and develop skills involving color and value. Learn about cultural traditions in art. Five 1.5 hour classes
* Wednesdays: Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4 · 4:00–5:30pm
Fee $85
(Ages 6-up) “Cartooning Wonderful Pets” with Darlene Douthit
Discover interesting pets and how to draw your own cartoon dog, cat, bird, fish and more. Learn inking, brush-pen markers and watercolor styles. Five 1.5 hour classes
Thursdays: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5 · 3:30–5:00pm
Fee $85
(Ages 6-up) “Fun Friday” with Suzanne Burke
Create fun and inspiring art work based on Holiday themes. Four 2 hour classes
Fridays: Nov 1, 8, 15, Dec 6· 3:30–5:30pm
Fee $85
Winter Weekly Art Classes
(Ages 6-10) ‘Holiday Themed Projects’ with Debbie Mount
Four 2-hour classes
M, T, W, Th, F: Dec 9–13· 3:30–5:00pm
Fee $85
(Ages 6-10) ‘Holiday Themed Projects’ with Suzanne Burke
Five 1.5-hour classes
M, T, W, Th, F: Dec 16–20 · 3:30–5:00pm
Fee $85
(Ages 6-9) 1A
Five 2-hour classes
* M, T, W, Th, F: Dec 30–Jan 3 · 10:00am–12:00pm
Fee $100
(Ages 9-up) 1B
Five 2-hour classes
* M, T, W, Th, F: Dec 30–Jan 3 · 1:00–3:00pm
Fee $100
(Ages 6-9) 2A
Five 2-hour classes
* M, T, W, Th, F: Jan 6–10 · 10:00am–12:00pm
Fee $100
(Ages 9-up) 2B
Five 2-hour classes
* M, T, W, Th, F: Jan 6–10 · 1:00–3:00pm
Fee $100
Session D: Jan 21, 2025–Feb 28
(Ages 6-9) Homeschool Module 4 “Texture Exploration” with Christy Salazar
Learn about actual and simulated texture in artwork. Create interesting 2D and 3D artwork. Four 2-hour classes
* Mondays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 24 · 10:00am–12:00pm
Fee $85
(Ages 6-up) “Homeschool Ceramics” with Lisa Mertins
Soar through a creative and fun course making clay sculptures and pottery Learn the process of firing and glazing. Four 2-hour classes
Mondays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 24 · 1:30–3:00pm
Fee $100
(Ages 6-up) “Clay Trek” with Lisa Mertins
Soar through a creative and fun course making clay sculptures and pottery Learn the process of firing and glazing. Four 2-hour classes
Mondays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 24 · 3:30–5:00pm
Fee $100
(Ages 6-9) Homeschool Module 4 “Texture Exploration” with Christy Salazar
Learn about actual and simulated texture in artwork. Create interesting 2D and 3D artwork. Four 2-hour classes
* Tuesdays: Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 25 · 3:30–5:00pm
Fee $85
(Ages 9-up) Module 10 “Form and Texture” with Debbie Mount
Develop increasing skill in the use of at least three different media. Learn more about art museums. Five 1.5 hour classes
* Wednesdays: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26 · 4:00–5:30pm
Fee $85
(Ages 6-up) “Cartooning Endangered Creatures” with Darlene Douthit
Learn about and draw endangered cartoon animals. Learn inking, brush-pen markers and watercolor styles. Five 1.5 hour classes
Thursdays: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5 · 3:30–5:00pm
Fee $85
(Ages 6-up) “Fun Friday” with Suzanne Burke
Let’s get messy with fun art projects using a variety of materials. Four 2 hour classes
Fridays: Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 28· 3:30–5:30pm
Fee $85
* Academy Classes based on the “Elements of Art”
We are a Covid Compliant Business: California State guidelines apply
- We follow the California Curriculum for art education
- Our teachers are fully vaccinated
- We are vendors with Empire/River Springs, Granite Mountain, Gorman, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain and Mission Vista
- Parents must inform their charter school and RAA to enroll their child
CLASSES FILL FAST!! Register early by calling 909-792-8435 or stop by Redlands Art Association Gallery, 215 E. State Street, Redlands between 11am and 5pm Monday to Saturday. Our flyer is on Peachjar, Facebook & Instagram
Charter Schools: parents need to sign up for classes with RAA & obtain a PO from their Charter School, otherwise they will be held responsible for class fees. Charter Schools do not book classes with us. We are vendors for: Empire/River Springs, Gorman, Granite Mountain, Mission Vista, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain. If you would like RAA to become a vendor please ask your Charter School.
PLEASE NOTE: A 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class must be given to the RAA to receive a refund or transfer to a different class. Scholarships are available. There will not be a registration confirmation. Students will be notified if the class is cancelled. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home and call the gallery. Please contact us if your child is unable to come to class or they are sick. Class fees will not be prorated/refunded for missed classes.
* Children must be 6 years old by December 1, 2021.
Scholarship application deadlines: for Classes: 1 week before classes begin; for Winter/ Spring/Summer Art Camps: 2 weeks before classes begin. Application forms must be picked up at the Redlands Art Association. Only 1 full scholarship per family, per year.
Youth Teacher Bios
Suzanne Burke
Suzanne Burke has been a teacher at RAA for 4 years and has coordinated all the Youth Education Classes for the last 2 years. Suzanne studied Art History at San Diego State University and graduated in 1987. She taught Elementary Education for 12 years in both public and private schools. Teaching Art was always a priority in her General Education classroom. Suzanne loves teaching at RAA and bringing Academic and Creative art lessons to the children of Redlands.
Darlene Douthit
Darlene Douthit is a professional caricaturist, portrait artist, cartoonist, demonstrator and teacher. Her formal art education was obtained from Univ. of Redlands, San Bernardino Valley College and Scottsdale Artist School. Darlene was personally instructed by such renowned artists as Robert Abbett, Sam Savitt and the famous cartoonist Charles Schulz. She has been a professional artist since 1978. Darlene was employed as an illustrator and Layout Artist for 10 years and has many commissioned portraits, humorous illustrations and caricatures to her credit worldwide. Her teaching workshops and demonstrations span a career of more than 38 years.
Deborah Mount
Deborah Mount is a credentialed art teacher for the State of California and works in the Rialto School District as a substitute teacher—primarily for the VAPA teams (Visual and Performing Art) at every elementary school in our district. Before retiring in 1999, she was an Art teacher at Rialto High School for twenty years and currently teaches “part time” at Redlands Art Association and Lake Arrowhead Christian School. As an artist, she is passionate about sharing the visual arts with children knowing this will equip them with lifelong skills and an appreciation for the artwork of others as well as helping them to develop and discover their own talents and creativity. She also feels it is important to learn about art history and the art of many cultures for enrichment. Art is a “visual language” that surpasses barriers of time, culture, genders and language. In addition, it is vital for students to learn the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and develop a foundation for a life-long love of the arts.