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GRADES K-5 Art Camps
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
These one-week art camps will be taught in person at West Valley Elementary School in Sunnyvale. (Location will be confirmed at time of registration.)
Why should you sign your child up for an art camp?
Our summer art camps nurture creativity, boost problem-solving skills and enhance self-expression
– all while providing a fun and engaging outlet for
your child’s imagination. It’s a wonderful way for
kids to develop confidence and explore new artistic techniques! Camps are offered at different times for different grade levels; check the schedule grid for details.
CLAY AND SCULPTURE CAMP
Students will learn to build sculptures and work with different kinds of clay and other materials to create original works of art. They’ll learn and practice a variety of three- dimensional construction techniques and enhance their visual thinking and problem-solving abilities.
DRAWING AND PAINTING CAMP
Students will explore drawing and painting from observation and the imagination. They’ll learn how to use different art tools and draw what they see, step-by-step. They’ll also have fun building their technical and creative thinking skills and bringing their ideas to life!
Art and Design courses are offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art
deanza.edu/euphrat
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: LYDIA SANCHEZ
Award-winning artist Lydia Sanchez has been teaching in programs at the Euphrat Museum of
Art for 15 years and is the longtime, year-round art school teacher at West Valley Elementary in the Cupertino Union School District. She has presented numerous workshops and classes for educators and creators, and is often commissioned to create new works honoring people’s beloved pets. Sanchez attended De Anza College and holds a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from San José State University.
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Register at deanza.edu/academy
For questions, email communityeducation@deanza.edu