Ventura County Museums

Summer Studio Art Program: Clay Characters (Ages 6 to 8) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Clay Characters" course, students will create a collection of animated characters using different ceramic techniques. They'll learn how to make shapes, spots, patterns, and more with clay to give their characters special powers! “Clay Characters”…

Summer Studio Art Program: Drawing and Painting (Ages 9 to 11) Description of event: The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Drawing and Painting" course, students will create beautiful art while learning the basics of drawing and painting. Each child will practice with simple sketches and then create finished works as they…

Summer Studio Art Program: Big and Small Things (Ages 6 to 8) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Big and Small Things" course, students will foster their imagination with the natural world while painting and sculpting bugs, leaves, trees, flowers, and other things that grow out of a garden. “Big and…

Summer Studio Art Program: GeoMeTree (Ages 3 to 5) Description of event: The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration In the week-long "GeoMeTree" course, students will create a tree trunk out of basic geometric shapes that they trace and cut out to form a “GeoMeTree”. Students will then use a variety of materials to create…

Summer Studio Art Program: Printmaking (Ages 12 to 15) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Printmaking" course, students will use basic printmaking techniques to design their own stencil and linoleum printing blocks. Students will learn design principals to create prints onto paper and fabric. “Printmaking” is a course for children aged…

Summer Studio Art Program: Big and Small Things (Ages 6 to 8) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Big and Small Things" course, students will foster their imagination with the natural world while painting and sculpting bugs, leaves, trees, flowers, and other things that grow out of a garden. “Big and…

Summer Studio Art Program: GeoMeTree (Ages 3 to 5) Description of event: The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration In the week-long "GeoMeTree" course, students will create a tree trunk out of basic geometric shapes that they trace and cut out to form a “GeoMeTree”. Students will then use a variety of materials to create…

Summer Studio Art Program: Printmaking (Ages 12 to 15) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Printmaking" course, students will use basic printmaking techniques to design their own stencil and linoleum printing blocks. Students will learn design principals to create prints onto paper and fabric. “Printmaking” is a course for children aged…

Summer Studio Art Program: Big and Small Things (Ages 6 to 8) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Big and Small Things" course, students will foster their imagination with the natural world while painting and sculpting bugs, leaves, trees, flowers, and other things that grow out of a garden. “Big and…

Summer Studio Art Program: GeoMeTree (Ages 3 to 5) Description of event: The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration In the week-long "GeoMeTree" course, students will create a tree trunk out of basic geometric shapes that they trace and cut out to form a “GeoMeTree”. Students will then use a variety of materials to create…

Summer Studio Art Program: Printmaking (Ages 12 to 15) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Printmaking" course, students will use basic printmaking techniques to design their own stencil and linoleum printing blocks. Students will learn design principals to create prints onto paper and fabric. “Printmaking” is a course for children aged…

Summer Studio Art Program: Big and Small Things (Ages 6 to 8) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Big and Small Things" course, students will foster their imagination with the natural world while painting and sculpting bugs, leaves, trees, flowers, and other things that grow out of a garden. “Big and…

Summer Studio Art Program: GeoMeTree (Ages 3 to 5) Description of event: The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration In the week-long "GeoMeTree" course, students will create a tree trunk out of basic geometric shapes that they trace and cut out to form a “GeoMeTree”. Students will then use a variety of materials to create…

Summer Studio Art Program: Printmaking (Ages 12 to 15) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Printmaking" course, students will use basic printmaking techniques to design their own stencil and linoleum printing blocks. Students will learn design principals to create prints onto paper and fabric. “Printmaking” is a course for children aged…

Summer Studio Art Program: Big and Small Things (Ages 6 to 8) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Big and Small Things" course, students will foster their imagination with the natural world while painting and sculpting bugs, leaves, trees, flowers, and other things that grow out of a garden. “Big and…

Summer Studio Art Program: GeoMeTree (Ages 3 to 5) Description of event: The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration In the week-long "GeoMeTree" course, students will create a tree trunk out of basic geometric shapes that they trace and cut out to form a “GeoMeTree”. Students will then use a variety of materials to create…

Summer Studio Art Program: Printmaking (Ages 12 to 15) The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. In the week-long "Printmaking" course, students will use basic printmaking techniques to design their own stencil and linoleum printing blocks. Students will learn design principals to create prints onto paper and fabric. “Printmaking” is a course for children aged…

Creative Journaling with Pen and Ink (Ages 16 and Over) Do you doodle? (All the best artists do!) Unlock the power of creative journals with the expert guidance of freelance illustrator Lala Konrath. It's easy, fun, and a natural key to creativity. Using basic techniques of pen and ink, learn how imaginative drawing can breathe life into your pages, inspire ideas and support artistic and personal growth. Starter journals, materials and positive guidance will all be provided. This is a…

Women Create! (Ages 16 and Over) Nourish yourself with creativity in the safety and support of our monthly women's group, "Women Create!" Join artist and creativity coach Mary-Gail King for an ongoing series with art projects, discussions and friendship designed to find your muse and express yourself. Have fun, make art, and bring friends! This is a class for adults aged 16 and over. Date & Time: Wednesday, July 11, 2018, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Address: Santa Paula Art Museum,…

Creative Family Yoga In this creative family yoga class, families will be introduced to yoga, basic asanas (poses), the importance of connecting with our breath, basic mindfulness techniques to help focus attention, calm our minds, and assist with back to school focus. Each class will start with a book and discussion centered on that week’s focus, followed by a 30-minute yoga flow. Date & Time: Wednesday, July 18, 2018, from 10:00am to 11:00am Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th…

Collage Essentials (Ages 16 and Over) Description of event: This class is definitely not your grandmother’s collage! Equal parts memory, curiosity, experiment and instinct, collage is a fascinating medium with endless potential for creative expression. In an ongoing series, artist Karen Browdy will share the essential skills, tools, techniques and artistic exploration to build a meaningful art practice in collage. Students will apply basic art theories using a variety of collage strategies, and leave each session with their own personal…

Creative Family Yoga In this creative family yoga class, families will be introduced to yoga, basic asanas (poses), the importance of connecting with our breath, basic mindfulness techniques to help focus attention, calm our minds, and assist with back to school focus. Each class will start with a book and discussion centered on that week’s focus, followed by a 30-minute yoga flow. Date & Time: Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 10:00am to 11:00am Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N.…

Creative Family Yoga In this creative family yoga class, families will be introduced to yoga, basic asanas (poses), the importance of connecting with our breath, basic mindfulness techniques to help focus attention, calm our minds, and assist with back to school focus. Each class will start with a book and discussion centered on that week’s focus, followed by a 30-minute yoga flow. Date & Time: Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 10:00am to 11:00am Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N.…

Women Create! (Ages 16 and Over) Nourish yourself with creativity in the safety and support of our monthly women's group, "Women Create!" Join artist and creativity coach Mary-Gail King for an ongoing series with art projects, discussions and friendship designed to find your muse and express yourself. Have fun, make art, and bring friends! This is a class for adults aged 16 and over. Date & Time: Wednesday, August 8, 2018, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Address: Santa Paula Art Museum,…

Creative Family Yoga In this creative family yoga class, families will be introduced to yoga, basic asanas (poses), the importance of connecting with our breath, basic mindfulness techniques to help focus attention, calm our minds, and assist with back to school focus. Each class will start with a book and discussion centered on that week’s focus, followed by a 30-minute yoga flow. Date & Time: Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 10:00am to 11:00am Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N.…

Ceramics as Personal Sculpture (Ages 16 and Over) In concert with her upcoming Santa Paula Art Museum exhibit “Local Clay,” artist and CSUCI professor Marianne McGrath will lead students through techniques and concepts she uses to unlock the unique, expressive potential of highly personalized, small scale ceramic works. Students will work clay and design a small piece to be fired off-site and picked up at the Museum. This is a class for adults aged 16 and over. Date & Time:…