UPCOMING APRIL CLASSES!

  


New! Famous Artist Series:
Pointillism with Vincent Van Gogh & Georges Seurat
Saturday April 6th 2013 from 10am-1pm

Let's explore the art of pointillism through learning about the artwork and lives of both Vincent Van Gogh and Georges Seurat.  We will view some of their most famous paintings, read about their lives through various stories, and create our own pointillism inspired artwork using various methods of this dot painting style.  Afterwards we will play games, paint a story with our imaginations and act it out!  We will end our special time together with an all fruit popsicle!

Cost is $40 and includes all art materials/supplies and take home canvas painting.













STAMP IT!
Wednesday April 10th 2013 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Let's make some colorful stamp creations.  Students will explore multiple ways to stamp...using traditional rubber stamps to dipping veggies into paint to see what designs emerge.  Next, we will even create our own stamps using recycled materials!  Afterwards we will play drama games and enjoy a all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $35 and includes all art supplies/materials and take home stamp creations.

POETRY & PAINTING
Friday April 12th 2013 from 10am-1pm

April is Poetry Month!  For children, the benefits of reading and learning about poetry are immense.  There are an endless number of hidden benefits in exposing children to a diverse selection of poetry at an early age. What better time to explore them than National Poetry Month? Poetry celebrates the individual word, the sound of language, and the rhythm of language in a way that narrative does not. A poem can be a fun, short, tasty morsel to share with children. Introducing very young children to poetry exposes them to the sounds and rhythms of language, piquing interest in words and learning to read.  We will celebrate this art form by creating our very own one of a kind poems and paintings inspired by them.  Afterwards we will transform a poem into a special performance!  And, as always we will end our time together with an all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials and take home project.

PUZZLE-MANIA!
Wednesday April 17th 2013 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Let's use  our logic and deductive abilities to piece together a wide array of puzzles from simple peg puzzles to jigsaw puzzles and manipulative brain teasers.  Students can work independently or as a group to piece together missing pictures.  The educational value of puzzles is immense for children!  We will be practicing our cognitive, math, and fine motor skills...eventually creating two of our own different kinds of puzzles.  Later we will play drama games that encourage teamwork and creativity.  We will end our time together with an all fruit popsicle outside with friends.

Cost is $35 and includes all art supplies/materials and take home puzzles.



EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Friday April 19th 2013 from 10am-1pm

Let's celebrate Arbor Day and the upcoming Earth Day by creating some earth inspired art.  We will explore what ways we can each take good care of and honor our planet.  We will even plant a tree!  Afterwards we will create a Earth and Arbor Day inspired play to act out.  We will end our time with an all fruit popsicle outside with friends.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials and take home project.


SILLY GLASSES!
Wednesday April 24th 2013 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

How silly can you be?!  Bring your silly self and decorate a pair of huge silly glasses!  Putting these over sized silly glasses on instantly sparks laughter and merriment.  Afterwards we will play some silly drama games, getting out our wiggles and finding our inner funny.  We will end our time together with a all fruit popsicle outside with friends.

Cost is $35 and includes all supplies/materials and take home silly glasses.



RAINSTICKS
Friday April 26th 2013 from 10am-1pm

April showers bring May flowers!  Let's celebrate the magic of rain by creating and painting our own musical rain sticks!  The soothing sounds of these unique handmade instruments will delight the whole family.  We will let our learning of how and why it rains to inspire a group created story to act out!  We will end our time together with an all fruit popsicle outside with friends.

Cost is $40 and includes all supplies/art materials and take home rainstick.


PARENTS:

Please bring a snack and water bottle for your child.  Also, expect your child to get messy when choosing attire.

All classes are held in Lafayette, CA and geared for children of all ages.  We are located a short walk from the Lafayette Reservoir.  Parents can feel free to park at our location and enjoy the beautiful Reservoir recreation areas and trails...you can take a really beautiful walk and be back in time to pick up your child if you're looking for time to rejuvenate.

CONTACT:  Call/Text Tracy at (925) 822-5435 to inquire or enroll in a class/es.  Enrollment is on a first enroll first serve basis and space is limited to ensure that each child has a good experience and enough attention given.  You can also email me at tracyrandolph@hotmail.com

DISCOUNTS:  If you enroll in one class per week of your choosing for 4 weeks in a row, your last class will be 1/2 off!

Please share information about my classes with other friends who might be interested...word of mouth is the best marketing!



UPCOMING MAY CLASSES WILL BE POSTED SOON.

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ALSO, STAY TUNED FOR "SUMMER MOVIE MAKING CAMPS" in June.  

APRIL 2013 CLASSES COMING SOON! Wednesday afternoon from 2:30-4:30pm and Friday Classes from 10-1pm will be offered. CONTACT Tracy at (925) 822-5435 to enroll.

 UPCOMING 

FEBRUARY & 

MARCH 2013 CLASSES:

MAKE A BIRD FEEDER during National Bird Feeding Month!

**Wednesday, February 27th 2013 from 2:30-4:30pm

Let's celebrate National Bird Feeding Month by making some sweet bird feeders for our winged friends!  Afterwards we will play drama games and end the fun with a popsicle!

Cost is $30 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

MARCH 2013

LORAX - WHO SPEAKS FOR THE TREES?!

Friday, March 1st 2013 from 10am-1pm

Let's celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday by reading "The Lorax" and creating environmental art that grows!  After reading the story, students will discuss our environment and simple things we can each do to better take care of it.   Once we paint our own pot we will plant a seed to grow!  Let's enjoy the fun of getting our hands dirty and watching our plants grow in the coming months.  Of course we will also be jumping on the trampoline and creating our own wonderful stories to act out with costumes!  As always, we will end our day with an all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take          home project.

ROCK BAND

**Wednesday, March 6th 2013 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Let's spend an afternoon finding, designing, and painting rocks to create our very own "rock band", complete with googly eyes!  Afterwards we will bring out a variety of musical instruments to collaborate in our very own music band along with playing drama games.  And, as always we will finish our fun together with an all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $30 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

BANG THAT DRUM!

Friday, March 8th 2013 from 10am-1pm

Let's design, construct, and decorate our very own drums!  Watch out world...get ready for a new beat!  Let's beat out our own rhythms on these unique and one of a kind drums.  We will learn about different drums from around the world and listen to some great beats.  Afterwards we will incorporate our drums and music into a story we will create and perform!  The fun will end with an all fruit popsicle and time spent on the big trampoline.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

NEW! FAMOUS ARTIST SERIES: Pablo Picasso

**Saturday, March 9th 2013 from 10am-1pm

Let's celebrate the life and art of one of the most famous and influential artists...Pablo Picasso!  Students will have a chance to learn about Picasso's life through stories and view a variety of his most famous paintings.  We will attempt to both replicate some of these famous paintings as well as create our own Picasso inspired painting.  Afterwards we will explore a variety of drama games and act out our own story!  The fun will end with an all fruit popsicle and time spent on the big trampoline.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

ST. PATTY'S DAY ART & SCAVENGER HUNT

**Wednesday, March 13th 2013 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a fun Shamrock scavenger hunt.  Each Shamrock found will give us clues as to where Leprechauns may have hidden their gold coins!  We will explore what makes a rainbow and do some Irish inspired art in honor of the upcoming Holiday.  As always we will end our fun together...this time with an all fruit (& spinach) green popsicle!  

Cost is $30 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

MOSAIC ART

Friday, March 15th 2013 from 10am-1pm

Let's dive into the world of shapes and color as we explore math concepts through our creation of colorful Mosaics!  Students will get to design and produce a special piece of artwork to take home.  Afterwards we will play drama games like "Bus Stop", "Whatcha Doin?", and "Yes it is" and end the day with our all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

FIRST DAY OF SPRING - FLOWER ART

**Wednesday, March 20th 2013 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Let's celebrate the first day of spring by planting lovely colorful flowers and painting our very own terra cotta planter!  We will discuss the many flower variations that exist along with the important role flowers have in the natural world and our daily lives.  Afterwards we can create a magical garden story to act out!  And, as always we will end our fun with an all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $30 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

NO CLASS FRIDAY, March 22nd 2013

EASTER EGG ART, SCAVENGER HUNT, & NATURAL DYES

**Saturday, March 23rd 2013 from 10am-1pm

Student will weave their own Easter Egg Basket and then enjoy a fun egg and art supplies scavenger hunt!  Once students have collected everything, we will explore natural dyes to create fantastic and beautiful egg art.  Eggs represent new life as we enter into Spring time, so let's enjoy their white canvas to draw on, paint, and dye.  Afterwards we will play some fun drama games that foster creativity, collaboration, and physical movement.  And, as always we will end our fun with an all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

MELTED CRAYON ART & CRAYON MAKING

**Wednesday, March 27th 2013 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Join us for a fun afternoon of fine motor skill activities as we peel, sort, break, and re-imagine what shapes a crayon can be!  We will be creating our own Crayon star with various colors of our choosing, breaking the pieces into our mold and baking it to melted perfection!  Next we will create some melted crayon pictures using an old fashioned warming plate and tin foil.  Have extra crayons you don't use anymore, bring them and we will repurpose them!  Afterwards we will create a colorful story to act out!  And, as always we will finish our fun together with an all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $30 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

UPCYCLE TOY CREATIONS

Friday, March 29th 2013 from 10am-1pm

Calling all toy lovers and engineers!  We will turn our old broken down toys into new super toy creations as we re-envision new life for old toys.  Plenty of hot glue, string, and tape will be on hand for instant toy building fun!  Have old toy parts or broken things around your house you just don't want to throw away?  Bring them and add them to our magical treasure box of discarded play things!  Think "Sid" from Toy Story, except nicer!  Afterwards we will make time to jump on the giant trampoline and play improvisational theatre games, maybe even act out a story!  And, as always we will finish our fun together with an all fruit popsicle.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials, popsicle, and take home project.

~ All classes are held in Lafayette, CA and are geared for kids 4+.  We are conveniently located a short walking distance to the Lafayette Reservoir which is a great option for parents looking to take time to energize while your child is in class.  ~

UPCOMING CLASSES @ Let's Play! Art & Drama with Tracy

FEBRUARY 2013 CLASSES!

TIE DYE A PILLOWCASE & MELTED CRAYON ART!

Friday, February 15th 2013, 10am-1pm

Come create a unique tie dyed pillow case!  Explore how liquid color travels as you can make your own patterns using rubber bands along with experimenting how to twist, roll, or fold your fabric.  Also on hand will be colorful playdough and some fun melted crayon art as we make pictures on a heat board, literally melting our crayons as we draw!  Afterwards we will delight in some drama games, storytelling, and create our own colorful adventure to act out!  As always we will end our day with an all natural fruit popsicle.

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials and take home tie dyed pillowcase and crayon art!

NEW! Famous Artist Series:  JEAN MICHEL BASQUIAT

**SATURDAY**, February 16th 2013, 10am-1pm 

Let's celebrate Black History Month with a special tribute to one of the most influential American painters of our Century.  We will explore graffiti art and the dichotomies found throughout Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings, giving thought to issues like wealth vs. poverty, integration vs. segregation, and inner vs. outer experience.  We will also create our own Neo-Expressionist artwork portraying recognizable objects in an abstract manner focusing on our emotions and using vivid colors.  Basquiat created works of art you couldn't ignore, evoking deep feelings in the viewer...we will ask ourselves what deep feelings we want to portray and express.  Afterwards we will play theatre games that focus on exploring our own emotions and then create a Basquiat inspired story based on our interpretations of his art.  Bring a snack and enjoy a popsicle on us at the end of class!

Cost is $40 an includes all art supplies/materials and Basquiat inspired artwork.

Famous Artist Series: MORE JACKSON POLLOCK!  

**WEDNESDAY**, February 20th 2013, 2:30-4:30pm

After rave reviews from our first artist series with Jackson Pollock, we are bringing back the fun of throwing paint onto the canvas!  You haven't lived until you have splattered paint, flicking your full of paint brush with gusto onto a blank canvas...it is very cathartic and fun!  We will be making unique Pollock inspired splatter artwork and then play some improvisation theatre games!  Bring a snack and enjoy a popsicle on us at the end of class!

Cost is $30 and includes all art supplies/materials and take home Pollock inspired painting.

ADVENTURE STORY

Friday, February 22nd 2013, 10am-1pm

We will be traveling to far off distant lands filled with everything from Dragons to magical spiders, fairies, and MORE!  Whatever you can imagine, you can create!  We will be exploring our inner storyteller selves as we create a magical "choose your own adventure" story pie wheel where students can change the direction of their story by flicking their magical arrow...wherever it lands, a new chapter begins!  When children can be the creators of their own storytelling, they will begin to create a deep investment into future literacy skills and take delight in their own unique ideas.  Afterwards we will work together to knit our own story to act out with costumes!  Bring a snack and enjoy a popsicle on us at the end of class!

Cost is $40 and includes all art supplies/materials and take home adventure story.

~Classes held in Lafayette, CA and geared for kids 4 and up~

UPCOMING CLASSES 2013

JANUARY 2013:  

LET'S PLAY! ART & DRAMA MINI-CAMPS

FLYING PLANES! A Tribute to Amelia Earhart

**Saturday - January 12th from 10am-1pm 

In honor of Amelia Earhart week we will be creating our own flying planes and learning about this great woman's achievements.  After also discussing the Wright brothers and making our own flying contraptions out of cardboard and paint, we will fly to other worlds using our imaginations as we create and act out a one of a kind story.  And...as usual, we will end our day with a homemade organic fruit juice popsicle!  Parents, take this chance to walk the beautiful Lafayette Reservoir which is just a 5 minute walk from class or get some well deserved YOU time! :)

Cost is $40 and includes all supplies/materials and take home project.  Call/text Tracy at (925) 822-5435 to sign up...classes fill up quickly!

**NOTE: this particular class is usually every Friday, but there will be no class on 1/11/13, so it is rescheduled to this Saturday.

STICKS N' STONES NATURE ART DAY

Friday - January 18th from 10am-1pm

Students will venture into the natural world to find their own sticks and stones on a scavenger hunt.  After collecting these beautiful pieces of nature, we will come back to the art table and create a one of a kind keepsake of our own name using these lovely found pieces.  Afterwards we will return outside for some fun drama games that encourage friendship, unity, and help us exercise our imaginations.  And...as usual, we will end our day with a homemade organic fruit juice popsicle!

Cost is $40 and includes all supplies/materials and take home project.  Call/text Tracy at (925) 822-5435 to sign up...classes fill up quickly!

MAKE YOUR OWN UNIQUE LIBRARY TOTE BAG!

Friday - January 21st from 10am-1pm

Go to the library in style with your very own handmade and designed tote bag!  Let's support literacy and imagination in our children by making something special they can always take with them to the library.  Afterwards let's create our own story in drama and act it out!  And...as usual, we will end our day with a homemade organic fruit juice popsicle!

Cost is $40 and includes all supplies/materials and take home project.  Call/text Tracy at (925) 822-5435 to sign up...classes fill up quickly!

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NEW CLASS! IMAGINATION EXPLORERS DRAMA TROUPE

Come and play with us as we explore our imaginations through drama games, improvisational theatre, storytelling, creative movement, and making our own short plays!  Students will really get to know one another and build a sense of unity as they learn how to work as an ensemble.  Each week we will develop new skills from learning stage directions and actor etiquette to confidence in public speaking.  The main goals are for each member of the troupe to build self confidence, learn to work as a group, and achieve an introduction into the magical world of the theatre through engaging and fun experiences. 

Duration: 8 sessions - Thursdays from 3:30-5pm - January 17th - March 14th (no class 2/14/13)

Ages:  This class is geared for kids 4-10 years old

Location:  Lafayette, CA

Cost:  $120

Registration is open now.  Please call Tracy at (925) 822-5435 to sign up.  Class needs a minimum of 5 students/max of 10.

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Catch me at these other locations!

Tracy at BLOOM: A Retreat for Mothers, A Treat for Children in Walnut Creek

Come join Tracy for Bloom's "Craft N' Crash on Monday afternoons from 3:30-4:30pm January 7th, 14th, and 21st. Kids get to enjoy Bloom's wonderful playroom while reading a story and doing an inspired craft while YOU get to relax! Mamas and/or Papas can enjoy a nice hour kid free and have a cup of tea on Bloom!  Bloom is a wonderful place to catch up with a friend, relax and read a book, have some uninterrupted wi-fi time, or just take time for yourself.

Duration: 3 Mondays in January from 3:30-4:30pm (1/7, 1/14, 1/21)

Ages:  This class is geared for kids 3-8 years old

Location:  BLOOM, 1444 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA

Cost: $5 for members, $8 for non-members, Free to those with the Full Bloom Access Pass!

Call BLOOM at (925) 939-MAMA to reserve a spot or drop in!

Tracy at City of Walnut Creek's Civic Arts Education

Acting & Improvisation for Homeschoolers

Be silly, be creative, be dramatic! Develop acting skills as you have fun playing theatre games, creating scenes and performing skits for one another. Creativity and self-expression will be emphasized as you work on ensemble-building, characterization and presentation skills. Basic scene work will be introduced in this class. An informal presentation for friends and family will be scheduled for the last class.

Duration:  Mondays from 1:00pm-2:30pm  - 1/14-3/18 (no class on 1/21 or 2/18)

Location:  Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center in Walnut Creek (111. N. Wiget Lane)

Cost:  $92 - 8 classes

Call Civic Arts at (925) 943-5846 to register now.  FYI, CAE is a Visions Vendor for those who use Visions Charter School.  

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If you have any questions about classes you can call me directly at (925) 822-5435 or email me here at tracyrandolph@hotmail.com

Thanks for taking the time to check out my classes!  :)

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