Workshops in the Sierras
Vision Academy of the Arts is proud to sponsor classes in music, drama, and the arts throughout the year. These classes are taught by professional, experienced instructors and offer you the chance to have fun while you improve your artistic talents.
June
Watercolor Painting with Leislie Dearing
June 27
OES Cafeteria
Cost: $45
We have all heard the phrase "Paint what you see, not what you know." It is especially true when painting glass. Come learn the art of "Seeing."
Leislie Dearing grew up drawing instead of studying while indulging her fantasy of one day becoming an artist. Her passion for watercolor grows more with each painting. She says sharing what she has learned is so rewarding; she continues her own education by sharing her experiences.
For more information, call 642-2552
Kid's Summer Fine Arts Camp
Session 1: "Dig it!" June 15-19
Session 2: "High School Musical 3" June 22-26
Session 3: "Forever Free" July 6-10
Students in grades 2-8 are grouped by age to receive instruction in musical theater, band, art, dance, creative writing, drama and photography. Each session ends with a performance of excerpts from the musicals.
This is an incredible learning experience for children - one that will affect their lives forever.
For more information, call 683-7071
July
Interpreting Yosemite in Watercolor
July 13-17
Wawona School
Four days of personal instruction in watercolor painting with the beauty of Yosemite Nation Park for inspiration. Three of our mountain-area artists will guide you to different areas of Yosemite and help you master the watercolor arts.
Diane Astier specializes in architectural renderings and florals but also enoys still life and landscapes. "Painting in watercolors is a learning process that keeps eveolving," she says. Her lyrical style creates a sense of emotion, warmth, and light.
Mary Campbell-Mann has a professional Fine Art career that spans more than 30 years. She is reknown for her teaching and for judging art commpetitions. Mary has worked as a professional Art Directior, Graphic Designer, and illustrator.
Diane Detrick-Bopp has taught many summer sessions in Yosemite Valley at the Art Activities center. She holds both teaching and art degrees.
For more information, call 683-7071
Artist Books and Journals
July 18
OES Cafeteria
Cost: $45
Kathleen Mattox
For more information, call 876-1540
Vision Academy of the Arts
Vision Academy of the Arts promotes the joy of art in our Sierra Mountain community
We are dedicated to the development of all art forms. We perform and support musical and instrumental concerts. We hold workshops on the arts for people of all ages. We volunteer our services to make Oakhurst and our neighbors a more beautiful place.
Our concerts raise money for scholarships to encourage our young people to pursue their own love of art in all its glorious forms.
Become a member of Vision Academy, and bring more art to the world.
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