Youth Classes


Youth Art Expo 2025:
Call for Artwork
May 1-15

Youth Classes Academic Year 2025 PDF

Session F: April 21–May 23, 2025 

(Ages 6-9) Module 6 “Sea, City & Beach Scapes” with Christy Salazar

Learn about Background, middle-ground and Foreground. Let’s make city, sea land and beach scapes using a variety of materials. Five 1.5-hour classes

*  Mondays: Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 · 10:00am–11:30pm

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. Five 1.5-hour classes

Mondays: Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 · 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. Five 1.5-hour classes

Mondays: Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 · 3:30–5:00pm

Fee $100

 

(Ages 6-9) Module 6 “Sea, City & Beach Scapes” with Christy Salazar

Learn about Background, middle-ground and Foreground. Let’s make city, sea land and beach scapes using a variety of materials. Five 1.5-hour classes

* Tuesdays: Apr 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 · 3:30–5:00pm

Fee $85

 

(Ages 9-up) Module 12 “Be Smart About Art” with Debbie Mount

Create beautiful art while learning about art themes, styles and ideas regarding many art mediums. Five 1.5 hour classes

*  Wednesdays: Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 · 4:00–5:30pm

Fee $85

 

(Ages 6-up)  “Cartooning Manga Fantasy Creatures” with Darlene Douthit

Draw and color fantasy creatures. Learn inking, brush-pen markers and watercolor styles. Five 1.5 hour classes

Thursdays: Apr 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 · 3:30–5:00pm

Fee $85

 

(Ages 9-up) “Fun Friday” with Suzanne Burke

Let’s Spring into Summer while creating spectacular artwork! Four 2 hour classes

Fridays: May 2, 9, 16, 23 · 3:30–5:30pm

Fee $85

 

Summer Art Camps (Five 2 hr classes)

1A Ages 6-9       10am-12pm     Mon.-Fri.     Jun 9th–20th     Fee $185   

1B Ages 9-up      1pm-3pm         Mon.-Fri.     Jun 9th–20th      Fee $185   

 

2A Ages 6-9       10am-12pm    Mon.-Fri.     Jun 23rd–Jul 3rd    Fee $165 

2B Ages 9-up      1pm-3pm        Mon.-Fri.     Jun 23rd–Jul 3rd    Fee $165   

 

3A Ages 6-9       10am-12pm    Mon.-Fri.     Jul 7th–17th    Fee $165 

3B Ages 9-up      1pm-3pm        Mon.-Fri.     Jul 7th–17th     Fee $165 

 

Art Camp Projects involve drawing, painting, sculpture and more.

 

* 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.

Christy Salazar

Christy Salazar is a wife and mother to 2 adult children who are both married. She’s also a grandma to the sweetest little boy ever! She has been a public school teacher for many years, teaching 2nd grade and then English Language Intervention. She has taught the 6-9 year old children’s art classes at the Redlands Art Association (RAA) Gallery for over two years, including many art camps. Christy was born and raised in Redlands, a true native. She took art classes as a child at the RAA and has now come full circle. She enjoys all types of art and crafts, cooking, traveling, gardening, and socializing. Christy said as an art teacher she hopes to inspire creativity in all her students!