AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
Winter Session
Week of JAN 13 – Week of MAR 10
Create and explore with us after school! Our classes are engaging hands-on fun for young artists, makers, and inventors aged 6-13. Classes are small, student-centered experiences where youth can build skills, experiment with a variety of media, and connect with their creative selves.
All classes take place at 558 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA.
Registration opens on Thursday, 12/12 at 12:00 PM
Registration closes on Friday, 1/10 at 4:00 PM
Classes Offered:
The Material Multiverse
Wednesdays • 3:30-5:00 PM • 1/15 – 3/12
Ages 6-9 • $175-$325
Join us in the Material Multiverse where you can be a printmaker, textile artist, sculptor, painter, and a bookmaker. Discover new ways to express yourself using a myriad of exciting art materials. Experiment with new techniques including weaving, zine making, watercolor marbling and more.
Digital Art Comes to Life!
Wednesdays • 4:00-5:30 PM • 1/15 – 3/12
Ages 13-16 • $200-$350
Students will first learn the fundamentals behind creating digital artwork using iPads and the ProCreate drawing tool, and then create handmade treasures based on their digital creation. Students will project their ProCreate pieces to trace/use as templates, and then make them into paintings, sculptures, collages etc. Students will be able to use JCAS’ unique tech offerings as well as more traditional art materials such as paint, clay and repurposed materials!
Showstoppers
Wednesdays • 4:00-6:00 PM • 1/15 – 3/12
Ages 9-12 • $175-$325 sliding scale
Showstoppers is a theater class. Collectively we will build a play together. Students will learn about themes, storyline, and character development. We will build props, paint backdrops, and create costumes. Will perform on stage the play we created and developed. This exciting class has many modes of art making and creating. If you have a show stopper in your family unit sign them up, they will love this class!!!
Intro to Sewing
Thursdays • 4:00-5:30 PM • 1/16 – 3/13
Ages 10-13 • $200-$350
Students will learn the basics of sewing. They will learn how to sew by hand and by machine.They will learn about different materials/fabrics. We will go over how to read/use a pattern and how to alter a pattern. They will learn how to properly take measurements. Students will craft and sew a couple of basic items, such as a tote bag, a t-shirt, and many more!
Creative Technology, Engineering, and Beyond!
Thursdays • 4:00-5:30 PM • 1/16 – 3/13
Ages 7-10 • $200-$350
A three module class, each focusing on a different type of creative technology! Overall goal of the class is to get students excited about creative technology and engineering and to contribute to JCAS’ STEAM curriculum!
Module one: Visual technology! Students will use Cospaces to code their own mini game and have other students play the game using the oculus. Module two: Three Dimensional printing! Students will design, download and print their own 3D figurines!
Module three: Lego robotics! Students will use lego robotics kits to design their own robot, and then repurpose the robot for a different use! Example – build kit robot and then repurpose it to be a painting robot by adding additional code, an arm and a paintbrush extension!
Ending in a showcase where the students can show off their work, share how they used their technology and collaborate with other students’ projects.
Art and Story
Fridays • 3:30-5:00 PM • 1/17 – 3/14
Ages 6-8 • $175-$325
Children’s books contain some of the world’s most amazing artwork! In this class, we will read one amazing book every session, and talk about what makes a universally good story. We will learn about myths, legends, fairytales, and the hero’s journey. Students will dive into the realms of their imaginations to craft story and characters while exploring a wide variety of 2D and 3D materials, including drawing, collage, clay, assemblage, and book-making. These art explorations will culminate in an exhibition of student work for our families on the last day of class.
Carpentry
Fridays • 4:30-6:30 PM • 1/17 – 3/14
Ages 6-13 • $200-$350
Students will learn to use a complement of hand tools during a course that emphasizes safe tool use, practical problem solving and creative development. Projects increase in difficulty as experience grows. Students will begin with projects such as a small toy boat and work up to full-sized furniture and professional skateboards.
**All first-time carpentry students MUST attend the first day of class to safely participate in the course.**
Image Transfer: Alternative Printing Processes
Saturdays • 2:00-4:00 PM • 1/18 – 3/15
Ages 13-16 • $200-$350
Get your photos off your device and onto t-shirts, patches, fabric, paper and more! We will explore a range of image transfer techniques and alternative printing methods using an inkjet printer, magazine images, Gelli plates, inkjet print transfers and monotypes, with some surprises along the way! Make cool stuff for your wardrobe, your walls, or even gifts for friends and family! Our class will culminate in a gallery show of your creations. Prepare to be amazed at what you can make!
SLIDING SCALE PRICING
All JCAS classes are made available to families on a sliding scale. Families choose the amount they are able to pay, considering the top end of our scale is how much it costs us to run the class. We encourage families to help support our efforts to make programs available to those in need.
If the sliding scale prices are still out of your family’s budget, please email us at [email protected] for financial aid. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Apply today!
PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM
JCAS is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to offering equitable access to arts and science education. We serve more than 1,500 students every year and most of our students – more than 70% – receive financial assistance.
You can now support our mission directly using our Pay It Forward Program. When registering your student for a class, you’ll have the opportunity to Pay It Forward and contribute to our Scholarship Fund. Your donation ensures that students from all backgrounds can experience the joy and enrichment of our classes and camps—at little to no cost to them.
REFUND POLICY
JCAS enrollment is non-transferable. That said, we do understand that sometimes your family schedule changes! We offer a one-time enrollment transfer for your child to another week of class that has spaces available free of charge.
In the event you need to cancel your child’s enrollment, we offer the following refunds:
All purchases include a 10% non-refundable deposit to cover administrative costs.
From 12/2 – 12/28, you will receive a 90% refund.
From 12/29 – 1/7, you will receive a 40% refund.
From 1/8 on, we are not able to offer any refunds.
ACTIVE now offers self-cancelations! If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, log in to your ACTIVE account, locate the registration you wish to cancel, and select ‘cancel’.