the art pod


	Open Studio Hours: Drop in any time between 10am and 1pm Monday through Friday. The hourly fee includes all of the basic supplies such as paint, paper, glue, collage materials, fabric and all of our recyclables. Kids Yoga (5-12 years) : Unwind after school and learn proper postures, meditation and relaxation techniques from experienced and friendly yoga teacher, Nirbhe. Bring a small blanket or towel and pillow. Drop-ins are welcome! Glass Fusing: Taught by glass artist Suzanne of Blossom Hill Studios in Riverside, students will learn how to design their own glass creations and prepare them for kiln fusing. Mixed Media ATC (Artist Trading Cards): This workshop is a super fun opportunity for parents and their kids to experiment with mixed media elements to come up with truly one-of-a-kind cards to keep or trade with friends! Mixed Media artist-extraordinaire, Laura Ryan, will guide you through the many processes and techniques in this truly unique workshop. Mixed Media/Collage Workshop: This workshop is all about developing creativity using mixed media collage. Based on the composition of an abstract design, a variety of techniques to create texture will be explored as students learn to incorporate a variety of acrylic paints, inks, and recycled materials for collage to create a treasured piece artwork. Metalsmithing Jewelry Workshop: Learn basic metalsmithing techniques using the micro torch and other tools to create beautiful pieces of jewelry out of different metal components such as silver, copper and brass. Lots of fun! Costs will vary depending on project. Origami 101: Led by origami artist, Lance Yang, kids will learn how to turn ordinary paper into works of art.		Parents/Kids Night Out: This will give parents some alone time while kids have fun working on a special art project. Offered the 2nd Friday of every month. Creative Family Nights: A Family that Creates Together - Stays Together! A fun and family-friendly project will be offered once a month for families to create together and take home a wonderful piece of art that they can be proud of. Reuse/Recycle Art Saturdays: Learn how to reuse, reduce and recycle everyday things that we throw away into colorful, fun projects. Students will receive an educational overview of the materials used in this workshop. Every Saturday. Sewing 101: This class introduces beginners to the basics of sewing: using the sewing machine, understanding the pattern, sewing terms, cutting, marking, current construction methods, pressing, and using tools and notions. Sessions consist of a lecture-demonstration, with workshop time and individual instruction. Knitting 101: The basics- learn how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, as well as, some simple stitch patterns and shaping.