Central Sierra Arts Council is changing it's name to Tuolumne County Arts Alliance Same great programs and people with a new name and added programs . .

We are so pleased that ARTS CAMP (held at Columbia State Park in June) is totally filled!   For those of you who were able to enroll your children, we thank you, and look forward to a fun and educational arts experience with our dedicated teachers and their volunteers.

We have other summer programs available, please visit our KASA Summer Offerings page for class information and sign up forms: http://www.centralsierraarts.org/summer-offerings/

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KASA, Kid’s Art Studies Academy 2nd Session SPRING Class With Doris Olsen is still open.

Doris Olsen’s Fabulous Art Lessons! Thursdays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Cost: $100 –Ages: 8 through Adult–Class Limit: 12–May 16, 23, 30, June 6 & 13.

“Sonora Fall” by Doris Olsen–Watercolor
http://dorisolsen.com

—please call KASA, (209) 532-2787, for more information—
DOWNLOAD THE  SPRING FORM HERE:
DOWNLOAD SPRING REGISTRATION FORM

For those of you who are  looking for arts activities for children OR adults for the summer—GOOD NEWS! KASA (Kids Art Studies Academy)–might just have the class for you. We have a varied and exciting lineup of classes for every age and every stage. Please visit our link to KASA: http://www.centralsierraarts.org/summer-offerings/

CLICK ON THE BUS
to download the registration form

Central Sierra Art Council’s Second Excursion (Get on the Bus!), will be to Filoli Gardens in Woodside–April 30th deadline for the excursion that is on May 8th. For more information please see our Calendar Page for May–Click on the date. OR: Call CSAC: 209 532-2787 –You may download the form by clicking on the BUS!

FILLED******SORRY!!!!!!  Summer Arts Camp at Columbia State Park — April 30th deadline for Discount for enrollment DISCOUNT PRICE: $100.00. There are still slots left for the June 17th to June 21st but its filling up FAST— after the deadline the price will be $115.00. Call the Arts Council for more information, or download the enrollment form to the right of this article.

Annual Celebration of the Arts in Schools– Student Exhibit Continues until April 30th
on the Historic Dome Campus (the old Sonora Parent Nursery School Building).

“Australian Dreamtime” by Avery Bryant Gr. 9
Summerville High/Connections–G.Anderson–teacher

This annual event is made possible through local grants, Umpqua Bank, Front Porch, and the California Arts Council.

Annual Celebration of the Arts in Schools– Student Exhibit and Concert
Reception: Saturday, April 6th from 1:00 to 4:00
Students from grades K-12 show their talents in a number of media. Prizes are given to students in a variety of categories. The opening reception features performances by: The Fiddle Gang, Poetry Out Loud finalists, performances by vocal students and professional musicians from our community. Light Refreshments will be served. (this annual event is made possible through local grants, Umpqua Bank, Front Porch, and the California Arts Council.)

KASA, Kid’s Art Studies Academy Rolls Out Their First Session
April 5th 4:00 to 6:00 is the start date for Irene Taylor’s Watercolor Class
April 9th 4:00 to 6:00 is the NEW date for Jan Palemone’s perspective drawing and painting classes. 
For more detailed information, and to download entry forms: http://www.centralsierraarts.org/pages/

Pam Houston Writing Workshop  at the Historic Dome Property
Friday, April 12th, 10:00-12:00 noon
Pam Houston’s workshop will be held at 251 Barretta Street. The workshop will focus on “turning the stuff of your life into story.” These events are sponsored by the Columbia College Foundation, and are free to the public. For more information or to pre-register for the workshop, please email sotom@yosemite.edu or call Meryl Soto at 209-588-5225.

Summer Arts Camp at Columbia State Park
April 30th deadline
for Arts Camp summer enrollment DISCOUNT: $100.00. There are still slots left for the June 17th to June 21st but after the deadline the price will be $115.00. Call the Arts Council for more information, or download the enrollment form to the right of this article.

“Let your heart sing, and your spirit dance”– Patricia Cherry

EasternMorn by Patricia Cherry
Watercolor

Local artist Patricia Cherry is offering painting instruction at her Studio/Gallery, in East Sonora. This is an intimate, one on one class for beginners, intermediate and advanced artists working in watercolor or water Soluble Oils. The class is designed to help artists discover their own personal painting language and voice.

THIS IS AN “INDIVIDUAL START TIME CLASS”–which means that you can begin any time, as instruction is individualized to you and your goals. The three hour class is held every Monday from 8:30 to 11:30ish. Monthly fee $120.00. Class size is limited to six artists. To see some of her work, please visit: http://artistpatriciacherry.com   For more information and phone number,  please download the class flyer here:    Discover Your Own Visual Language