Mondays- Bachich Elementary (Larkspur) https://larkspur.recdesk.com/Community/Program 9/16- 10/21 Glass Fusing- 10/28-12/16 Oven-Baked clay
Tuesdays - Vallecito Elementary (San Rafael) (2:35- 3:50) 9/10--10/22- Glass Fusing 10/29-12/17- Oven-Baked Clay
Wednesdays- Coleman Elementary (San Rafael) (1:50-3pm) 9/11-10/16 - Glass Fusing ( misprint in the brochure- 1:50-3pm is correct time) 10/30-12/17- Oven-Baked Clay
Thursdays- Glenwood Elementary ( San Rafael) (3:15-4:20) 9/12- 10/17- Oven-Baked clay
11/7- 12/19- Glass Fusing
Class Descriptions
To Sign Up for the elementary schools in San Rafael school district :
San Rafael Community Center
or call at (415)485-3333 or enroll in person at San Rafael Community Center 618 B street. M-F 8:30-5pm .
For Bacich Elementary: Larkspur Rec Website
Courses:
Glass Fusing with Nikki Contini 2nd grade and up
This class is Glass Fantastic!! Students explore the ancient art of fused glass. They will learn how to safely bend glass using flame and will also learn to cut and layer glass into creative and functional forms which will then be kiln fired. Students come away from the class with lots of beautiful glass work and will be AMAZED at what they can make with glass. New projects/techniques will be introduced each week and students will develop a firm understanding of the craft of fusing. This is a great opportunity to make one-of-a-kind hand-made gifts for the holidays as well! Class fee covers all glass, firings, and materials. Returning Students Welcome! Healthy snacks provided.
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Oven Baked Clay time:1st grade and up
In this FUN class students will use a polymer clay that can be baked in a kitchen oven! Imaginations go wild as students decide what to make: tiny creatures and miniatures of any kind including food, robots, unicorns, monsters, beautiful jewelry, pinch pots, magnets, ornaments and other collectables. Instructions, project ideas and guidance provided, but students are encouraged to create from their own vision! Students can make entire sets of characters and props for their imaginative stories and will be able to pull from Nikki’s large collection of recyclable supplies and art materials to complete their projects. All clay and materials are included in the class.
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Jewelry: 2nd grade and up
 Learn some real jewelry making skills in this fun and experimental jewelry class! Students will learn to use jewelry tools and also use traditional and not so typical materials to create their own sophisticated jewelry! The class will be making some of their own beads and will also have a treasure trove of beautiful new and vintage beads to choose from Nikki’s collection! Using wire, beads, leather, glass and other elements, students will create their own one of-a-kind jewelry masterpieces; Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, and more…Develop awesome jewelry making skills and come away with lots of wearable art to wear and share with their family and friends! ALL materials are included in this class and healthy snacks are provided. Nikki Contini is a long time local glass, eco-artist and educator. She teaches glass fusing, jewelry and eco-art to children in after school enrichment programs throughout the school year. Nikki brings her enthusiasm for crafts of all kinds to her classes and is committed to helping her students joyfully explore their creativity. Her artwork is colorful and whimsical and has been exhibited in many shows over the last 15 years.
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