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Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to register, if you already have an ACTIVENET account online, visit www.cityofventura.net
Classes and events held at the Barranca Vista Center ~ 7050 Ralston Street unless otherwise noted
Art classes
Critters 7-12 years
9/19-10/17 M 4-5:30 pm $50+$10 materials fee #6782
Learn to paint all kinds of animals in many styles including dot painting, abstract and realistic. Join artist Jen Livia at 4601 Telephone Rd #112 each week to explore new subjects and paint them in a variety of styles to discover our own unique style. All supplies provided. www.redbrickart.com.
Acrylic Painting for Youth 8-18 years
9/22-10/20 Th 3:30-4:45 pm $65 #6779
Explore painting themes of fantasy and nature on different painting surfaces.
Fun with Watercolor 15 years-adult
9/22-10/20 Th 10 am-12 pm $68 #6790
Learn basic techniques, color theory and how to paint in an outside environment. Experienced painters may work on their own projects. Includes some field trips.
Open Studio 15 years-adult
9/22-10/20 Th 12:30-2:30 pm $68 #6793
Work in your favorite medium–watercolor, acrylic, oil or drawing–in this relaxed minimal instruction environment.
Sewing by Hand 10 years-adult
9/23-10/21 F 4:15-6 pm $60 #6786
Learn hand-sewing skills to make dolls, folk pictures, purses and more perfect for holiday gifts.
Sailboats, Cityscapes and Whimsical Characters 16 years-adult
9/23-10/21 F 2-4 pm $100 #6788
Use wood, paint, fabric and found contributions to create fantasy versions of sailboats, cityscapes and other 3D art pieces.
My First Video Game! 5-8 years
9/26-11/14 M 3:45-5 pm $129 #6761
Young game developers work in pairs to design and build their own original 2D “bouncy ball” computer game. At Bible Fellowship Church Room 206, 6950 Ralston St.
Let’s Play with Clay 3-6 years
9/26-10/17 M 6:15-7:30 pm $45/child & adult #6776
It’s parent and child play as you work together to create projects in clay, such as pinch pots, nature print trays and handprints! Instructor Michelle Solorio.