Youth Classes

Youth Classes

Youth Classes Academic Year 2024 · PDF

 


Session E: FEB 26 – APR 19



*(Ages 6-9) “Space One” w/ Christy Salazar

Learn about positive and negative space using paper and paint, etc. Create symmetrical and asymmetrical works of art. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Mondays: 10:00–11:30am · Feb 26; Mar 4; Apr 1, 8, 15 

Fee: $85

 


(Ages 6-up) “Homeschool Ceramics” w/ Lisa Mertins 

Soar through a creative and fun course making clays sculptures and pottery. Learn the process of firing and glazing. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Mondays: 1:30–3:00pm · Feb 26; Mar 4; Apr 1, 8, 15

Fee: $100

 


(Ages 6-up) “Clay Trek” w/ Lisa Mertins 

Soar through a creative and fun course making clays sculptures and pottery. Learn the process of firing and glazing. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Mondays: 3:30–5:00pm · Feb 26; Mar 4; Apr 1, 8, 15

Fee: $100

 


*(Ages 6-9) Module 5: “Masters of Space” w/ Christy Salazar 

Learn about positive and negative space using paper and paint. Create art using contrasting symmetrical and asymmetrical techniques. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Tuesdays: 3:30–5:00pm · Feb 27; Mar 5; Apr 2, 9, 16

Fee: $85

 


*(Ages 9-up) Module 11: “Elements & Principles of Art” w/ Debbie Mount 

Learn new techniques to express moods, feelings, themes and ideas about your art. A special focus on “light” will be emphasized. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Wednesdays: 4:00–5:30pm · Feb 28; Mar 6; Apr 3, 10, 17

Fee: $85

 


(Ages 6-up) “Cartooning Anime Characters” w/ Darlene Douthit 

Create Anime creatures like unicorns, dragons and more. Learn inking, and the how to use brush/pen tools. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Thursdays: 3:30–5:00pm · Feb 29; Mar 7; Apr 4, 11, 18

Fee: $85

 


(Ages 6-up) “Fun Friday” w/ Suzanne Burke

3-D and Me. In this class we will sculpt, mold and shape fun and interesting three-dimensional artwork. Four 2-hour classes.

Fridays: 3:30–5:30pm · Mar 1, 8; Apr 12, 19

Fee: $85

 



Spring Art Camps



(Ages 6-9) SAC 1A

Experience a week of creativity. Five 2-hour classes.

Daily: 10:00am–12:00pm · Mar 18–22
Fee: $100

 


(Ages 9-Up) SAC 1B

Experience a week of creativity. Five 2-hour classes.

Daily: 1:00–3:00pm · Mar 18–22
Fee: $100

 


(Ages 6-9) SAC 2A

Experience a week of creativity. Five 2-hour classes.

Daily: 10:00am–12:00pm · Mar 25–29
Fee: $100

 


(Ages 9-Up) SAC 2B

Experience a week of creativity. Five 2-hour classes.

Daily: 1:00–3:00pm · Mar 25–29
Fee: $100

 



Session F: APR 22 – May 24



*(Ages 6-9) “Space Two” w/ Christy Salazar

Learn how to create depth in landscapes. Let’s learn about perspective. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Mondays: 10:00–11:30am · Apr 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20 

Fee: $85

 


(Ages 6-up) “Homeschool Ceramics” w/ Lisa Mertins 

Soar through a creative and fun course making clays sculptures and pottery. Learn the process of firing and glazing. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Mondays: 1:30–3:00pm · Mondays: 10:00am–11:30pm · Apr 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20 

Fee: $100

 


(Ages 6-up) “Clay Trek” w/ Lisa Mertins 

Soar through a creative and fun course making clays sculptures and pottery. Learn the process of firing and glazing. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Mondays: 3:30–5:00pm · Mondays: 10:00am–11:30pm · Apr 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20 

Fee: $100

 


*(Ages 6-9) Module 6: “Studies in Scapes” w/ Christy Salazar 

Learn how to create depth with fantastical landscapes. Create a diorama and paintings while learning about perspective. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Tuesdays: 3:30–5:00pm · Apr 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21

Fee: $85

 


*(Ages 9-up) Module 12: “Be Smart About Art” w/ Debbie Mount 

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

Wednesdays: 4:00–5:30pm · Apr 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22

Fee: $85

 


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

Draw and color fantasy creatures. (Make a turn-a-round character). Learn inking, and the how to use brush/pen tools. Five 1.5-hour classes.

Thursdays: 3:30–5:00pm · Apr 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23

Fee: $85

 


(Ages 6-up) “Fun Friday” w/ Suzanne Burke

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

Fridays: 3:30–5:30pm · Apr 26; May 10, 17, 24

Fee: $85



Summer Art Camps



Starting June 10th…

 



* 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 SchoolAs 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.