Winter 2024 Enjoy! Activity Guide

Youth & Teen Classes
Wheel Throwing
Learn to throw pots, bowls, mugs and plates on the
potter’s wheel! In this fun class, students will
experiment with a variety of wheel throwing techniques
and develop confidence and dedication to the craft. This
class is intended for intermediate and advanced
ceramics students who have previous experience
working with clay.
Ages: 11y-14y
Instructor: Kathleen Gordon
Fees: Residents $267 | Non-Residents $307.05
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Adult Ceramics Studio
Capacity: 12
Session Code Dates Time
36759 Wed, Jan 24- Mar 20 2:45p-4:15p
Ages: 14y-18y
Instructor: Kathleen Gordon
Fees: Residents $267 | Non-Residents $307.05
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Adult Ceramics Studio
Capacity: 12
Session Code Dates Time
36760 Wed, Jan 24- Mar 20 4:30p-6p
Teen Ceramics Apprenticeship
Teen Ceramics Apprentices will volunteer for a minimum
of two hours a week for the current class or camp
session at the Art Center. Shifts will overlap with
ceramics classes for all ages. Volunteer tasks include
maintaining the ceramics studio, organizing supplies
and work, working with the kiln, assisting with lesson
planning, classroom management, and working closely
with Art Center ceramics instructors. Ceramics
Apprentices will have access to the ceramics studio
during set hours for their own artmaking purposes
during their apprenticeship. Candidates for this role
must have two years of ceramics experience in Art
Center classes or instructor approval and be at least 16
years of age.
This extension of the Art Center’s ceramics program is
a great way to earn service hours, develop leadership
skills, have fun in a creative environment, and build a
portfolio. Apprentices must attend one training session
(date to be determined based on availability).
Placements are first come first serve. If for any reason
we are unable to place you, your fee will be returned to
you; otherwise, the $100 fee is nonrefundable.
Ages: 15y-18y
Instructor: Mo Moran
Fees: Residents $100 | Non-Residents $115
Location: Palo Alto Art Center
Capacity: 8
Colorful Painting & More
Inspired by artists from around the world, young artists
experiment with a variety of 2D and 3D media including
acrylics, liquid watercolors, oil pastels, collage,
printmaking, and sculptural techniques. Students learn
to compose a painting, mix colors, use brushstrokes,
and explore positive and negative space. This is a great
class for any student who loves to paint and express
themselves creatively! New projects each quarter make
this a great class to take again and again.
Ages: 6y-8y
Instructor: Kari Kirkpatrick
Fees: Residents $143 | Non-Residents $164.45
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Art Starts Studio
Capacity: 12
Session Code Dates Time
36714 Tue, Jan 23- Mar 19 3:15p-4:15p
Ages: 6y-8y
Instructor: Sharon Reich
Fees: Residents $143 | Non-Residents $164.45
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Art Starts Studio
Capacity: 12
Session Code Dates Time
36720 Wed, Jan 24- Mar 20 4p-5p
36724 Thu, Jan 25- Mar 21 3:15p-4:15p
Ages: 7y-10y
Instructor: Sharon Reich
Fees: Residents $143 | Non-Residents $164.45
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Art Starts Studio
Capacity: 12
Session Code Dates Time
36725 Thu, Jan 25- Mar 21 4:30p-5:30p
Ages: 8y-10y
Instructor: Kari Kirkpatrick
Fees: Residents $143 | Non-Residents $164.45
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Art Starts Studio
Capacity: 12
Session Code Dates Time
36716 Tue, Jan 23- Mar 19 4:30p-5:30p
Ages: 8y-10y
Instructor: Sharon Reich
Fees: Residents $143 | Non-Residents $164.45
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Art Starts Studio
Capacity: 12
Session Code Dates Time
36719 Wed, Jan 24- Mar 20 2:30p-3:30p
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