ArtBeast Classes

Class Schedule

Monday

Baby and Me Music and Art (0 - 2): 10 – 10:45

Connect with your youngest through song, rhythm instruments, dancing, and art. Each session we will begin with a story and then move into exploring the themes through art activities carefully designed for the youngest spirits.  Teacher: Melinda Quick

Art Explorers (3 & up): 11:00am
Children will explore the art elements and design principles used in the creation of art.  By using a variety of materials we will investigate lines, shapes, colors, textures as well as space and pattern.  Teacher: Brenda Brinkhous-Hatch

Exploring Instruments (4 & up): 4:30pm
Ignite your child's love for music in this exploratory class that introduces instruments to children each week.  Each class will examine the fundamentals of music by incorporating creativity, discovery and play.  Teacher: Simon Keyser-Petty

Tuesday

Retro Craft  (All ages): 10 to 12
Every week, Leslie features a new craft.  Adults can assist younger hands while older children follow Leslie's lead.  This is not a class, but a welcoming station on the Open Studio floor. Teacher: Leslie Oberst

Toddler Storybook Art (2 - 3): 10 – 10:30
Bring stories to life with this creative class just for toddlers!  Each week we will introduce a new book and a corresponding project to echo the tale.  Melinda will cheerfully share a story and then help parent and child create inspired art pieces.  Teacher: Melinda Quick

Wednesday

Drum Circle (All ages): 10:30 
Children gather around a circle of drums and percussion instruments to create a community of rhythm. As children learn beats, our teacher inspires the circle toward unity. Teacher: Deborah Cardoza

Yoga and Creative Movement (All ages): 11:30
A fun, enriching class ensured to engage young ones in exploring yoga and dance. This class is a wonderful way for children to begin practicing self expression in a healthy and creative way! Teacher: Zoe

Yoga CIrcle (3 & up): 3:30
Teacher: Jenna

Thursday

Baby and Me Music and Art (0 to 2): 10 – 10:45   (See Monday)

Song Circle (All ages)  10:30 with Rose 

Great Artists (3 & up): 11:00am
Children will begin their journey into art history by discovering celebrated artists, ideas and creative processes, as well as books and stories related to the artist of that day's visit.  Each child can then create art such as sculptures, watercolor washes, monotype prints, and interesting paper collages.  Teacher: Brenda Brinkhous-Hatch

Drum Circle (All ages): 3:30 (See Wednesday)

Ballet & Modern Combo (4 & up): 4:45 - 5:30
Learning the fundamentals of dance is necessary, but still needs to be fun! Children are able to delve into ballet without being intimidated by technique. Then, get ready to run, jump and roll into modern dance! This upbeat dance will allow storytelling and choreography to magically come together in a perfect combination.  Teacher: Dakota

Friday
Art Workshops for Big and Little Beasts: Between 10 am and 12 pm
Each Friday features a new workshop to explore the arts. Art Beast provides the supplies and guidance as grown ups and children explore an art together. Teacher: Varies

Saturday
Yoga with Zoe: 10:00am-10:30am
Children gather for a session of yoga that welcomes wiggles and giggles while introducing the poses, breathing, and peacefulness that yoga brings. Teacher: Zoe.

 All Weekdays:
Interactive Story Telling: Art Beast story circles happen every morning and afternoon. As the storyteller shares a story, children are invited to ask questions, share predictions, move their bodies, and get involved in a really good tale. 

Messy Art Sensory Tables: The outdoor courtyard offers opportunities to explore the mystery of oobleck, the wonder of mud, and the joy of all things gooey.
Open Studio Art Stations: Two tables on the Open Studio floor offer supplies and inspiration for creation.

Registration

To ensure your space in a class, please register online at www.artbeaststudio.com or by calling Art Beast at 916-441-1233. Classes are capped at 12 children for most classes. Parents are always welcome to stay close during the class, and many classes invite and encourage parent participation.  All classes can be explored without committing to the full series. However, we encourage families to consider trying a class for 4 to 8 weeks so that children get the opportunity to explore the art, build a relationship with the teacher, and develop rapport with their classmates. Monthly memberships include 4 classes a month and annual memberships include 25 classes a year for each child under 7. Drop in visitors to Art Beast can join a class if there is room on the day of their visit. Only Art Beast members can reserve a space in advance.

Ready to Register?

Art Beast Members can click here to register for a class: http://www.formspring.com/forms/?744013-jc9pGimX4Y
Drop in visitors can join classes with open spaces on the day of their visit.

What makes Art Beast different from other studios?

• Our classes are designed specifically for kids under 7
  
• Our classes emphasize process over product
  
• You can take a class AND play for hours afterward in our play spaces
  
• Parents can join many of the classes or easily watch from the comfortable, roomy seating area
  
• While one child takes a class, you have a building of play spaces to explore with your other children
  
• Classes beat other studios prices AND include far more than a 45 minute session
  
• Your child does not need to commit to an 8 week session. They can dabble and try out various classes to find a good fit.
  
• Every penny earned by Art Beast supports Tubman House, a transitional community for young homeless parents and their children.

What You’ll Find in Art Beast’s Teachers and Art Coaches

• Experience working alongside children 0 to 6
• A patient, joyful spirit
• Ability to respond to each child’s needs in creating a welcoming space
• A warm, friendly hello
• Love for building an inclusive community of families
• Crazy for the arts
• Dazzled by the possibilities present in each child
• Values all individuals and all types of family structures, and shares stories and songs that reflect families and children of many cultures and family types.
• Promotes gender equity by ensuring stories, songs, and other artistic expressions portray both girls and boys equally as protagonists, and by portraying both girls and boys as brave, adventurous, heroic, gentle, loving, mischievous, and spirited.