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The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn to speak their native language through regular listening, developmentally appropriate instruction and frequent opportunities to play alone and with others. Once registered, please contact Gay directly to schedule lessons. GayeD@vashoncenterforthearts.org For registration questions and help, contact VCA Registrar[...]

Learn about Japanese language, art, stories and culture! Session 1 (ages 8-12) is an in-depth exploration of art, language and culture that includes wind bells, Sumi calligraphy, Japanese food preparation, indigo dyeing, hanging Kokedama (moss balls), Tama-ire and Hanetsuki games, haiku and more. __________ Ages: 8-12 Dates: July 30 – August 3 Times: 10:00am –[...]

Bring beloved stories to life through a wide variety of art mediums and theatrics. Each child will take home a series of story kits they make to re-tell their stories at home. Camp culminates with a big performance for the parents, complete with tickets and snacks. __________ Ages: 4-7 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 30[...]

Say yes! Improvisation is the art of accepting the things that present themselves. Practice the skills of this art — including spontaneity, listening, and even failure! — by playing interactive “games” with bodies, voices and imaginations. Warning: this kind of practice may make whole areas of your life easier and more fun. Nic Warmenhoven has[...]

Learn about Japanese language, art, stories and culture! Session 1 (ages 8-12) is an in-depth exploration of art, language and culture that includes wind bells, Sumi calligraphy, Japanese food preparation, indigo dyeing, hanging Kokedama (moss balls), Tama-ire and Hanetsuki games, haiku and more. __________ Ages: 8-12 Dates: July 30 – August 3 Times: 10:00am –[...]

Bring beloved stories to life through a wide variety of art mediums and theatrics. Each child will take home a series of story kits they make to re-tell their stories at home. Camp culminates with a big performance for the parents, complete with tickets and snacks. __________ Ages: 4-7 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 30[...]

Say yes! Improvisation is the art of accepting the things that present themselves. Practice the skills of this art — including spontaneity, listening, and even failure! — by playing interactive “games” with bodies, voices and imaginations. Warning: this kind of practice may make whole areas of your life easier and more fun. Nic Warmenhoven has[...]

Learn about Japanese language, art, stories and culture! Session 1 (ages 8-12) is an in-depth exploration of art, language and culture that includes wind bells, Sumi calligraphy, Japanese food preparation, indigo dyeing, hanging Kokedama (moss balls), Tama-ire and Hanetsuki games, haiku and more. __________ Ages: 8-12 Dates: July 30 – August 3 Times: 10:00am –[...]

Bring beloved stories to life through a wide variety of art mediums and theatrics. Each child will take home a series of story kits they make to re-tell their stories at home. Camp culminates with a big performance for the parents, complete with tickets and snacks. __________ Ages: 4-7 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 30[...]

Say yes! Improvisation is the art of accepting the things that present themselves. Practice the skills of this art — including spontaneity, listening, and even failure! — by playing interactive “games” with bodies, voices and imaginations. Warning: this kind of practice may make whole areas of your life easier and more fun. Nic Warmenhoven has[...]

Take your passion for photography to the next level with a week of photographing in Seattle and Tacoma. Day trips include Pike Place Market, Wing Luke Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Photographic Center Northwest Gallery, Fisherman’s Terminal and Point Defiance Zoo and Gardens. Be part of a show of your results on Vashon in the fall.[...]

CAMP IS FULL, CLICK LINK BELOW FOR WAITLIST   Ready to take your two dimensional art skills to the next level? Want to develop your sketches into polished and professional pieces? Strengthen your drawing, painting and 2D design skills while working on individual projects. Dive deeply into color theory, interpreting correct values, composition, and the[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST With clay in hand, explore the unique wildlife of Australia! Make marvelous marsupial sculptures, colorful parrot (kookaburras) plates and more! Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools. All clay camps held[...]

Take your passion for photography to the next level with a week of photographing in Seattle and Tacoma. Day trips include Pike Place Market, Wing Luke Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Photographic Center Northwest Gallery, Fisherman’s Terminal and Point Defiance Zoo and Gardens. Be part of a show of your results on Vashon in the fall.[...]

CAMP IS FULL, CLICK LINK BELOW FOR WAITLIST   Ready to take your two dimensional art skills to the next level? Want to develop your sketches into polished and professional pieces? Strengthen your drawing, painting and 2D design skills while working on individual projects. Dive deeply into color theory, interpreting correct values, composition, and the[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST With clay in hand, explore the unique wildlife of Australia! Make marvelous marsupial sculptures, colorful parrot (kookaburras) plates and more! Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools. All clay camps held[...]

Take your passion for photography to the next level with a week of photographing in Seattle and Tacoma. Day trips include Pike Place Market, Wing Luke Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Photographic Center Northwest Gallery, Fisherman’s Terminal and Point Defiance Zoo and Gardens. Be part of a show of your results on Vashon in the fall.[...]

CAMP IS FULL, CLICK LINK BELOW FOR WAITLIST   Ready to take your two dimensional art skills to the next level? Want to develop your sketches into polished and professional pieces? Strengthen your drawing, painting and 2D design skills while working on individual projects. Dive deeply into color theory, interpreting correct values, composition, and the[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST With clay in hand, explore the unique wildlife of Australia! Make marvelous marsupial sculptures, colorful parrot (kookaburras) plates and more! Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools. All clay camps held[...]

Take your passion for photography to the next level with a week of photographing in Seattle and Tacoma. Day trips include Pike Place Market, Wing Luke Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Photographic Center Northwest Gallery, Fisherman’s Terminal and Point Defiance Zoo and Gardens. Be part of a show of your results on Vashon in the fall.[...]

CAMP IS FULL, CLICK LINK BELOW FOR WAITLIST   Ready to take your two dimensional art skills to the next level? Want to develop your sketches into polished and professional pieces? Strengthen your drawing, painting and 2D design skills while working on individual projects. Dive deeply into color theory, interpreting correct values, composition, and the[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST With clay in hand, explore the unique wildlife of Australia! Make marvelous marsupial sculptures, colorful parrot (kookaburras) plates and more! Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools. All clay camps held[...]

Take your passion for photography to the next level with a week of photographing in Seattle and Tacoma. Day trips include Pike Place Market, Wing Luke Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Photographic Center Northwest Gallery, Fisherman’s Terminal and Point Defiance Zoo and Gardens. Be part of a show of your results on Vashon in the fall.[...]

CAMP IS FULL, CLICK LINK BELOW FOR WAITLIST   Ready to take your two dimensional art skills to the next level? Want to develop your sketches into polished and professional pieces? Strengthen your drawing, painting and 2D design skills while working on individual projects. Dive deeply into color theory, interpreting correct values, composition, and the[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST With clay in hand, explore the unique wildlife of Australia! Make marvelous marsupial sculptures, colorful parrot (kookaburras) plates and more! Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools. All clay camps held[...]

Second Session offered by popular demand! Explore Seattle, Tacoma and Vashon with your camera! Day trips include: Pike Place Market, Seattle Public Library, Wing Luke Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Point Defiance Zoo and Vashon beaches. Make photo transfers onto beeswax and be part of a show on Vashon in the fall. All you need is[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST Wood ducks and mallards, turtles and dragonflies…the wildlife of Fisher Pond will inspire our clay work. How about a kingfisher plate? Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools __________ Ages: 6-10 Date:[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST Wood ducks and mallards, turtles and dragonflies…the wildlife of Fisher Pond will inspire our clay work. How about a kingfisher plate? Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools __________ Ages: 6-10 Date:[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST Wood ducks and mallards, turtles and dragonflies…the wildlife of Fisher Pond will inspire our clay work. How about a kingfisher plate? Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools __________ Ages: 6-10 Date:[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST Wood ducks and mallards, turtles and dragonflies…the wildlife of Fisher Pond will inspire our clay work. How about a kingfisher plate? Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools __________ Ages: 6-10 Date:[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

CLASS IS FULL, CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR WAITLIST Wood ducks and mallards, turtles and dragonflies…the wildlife of Fisher Pond will inspire our clay work. How about a kingfisher plate? Island potter Liz Lewis has taught VCA clay classes for over 17 years and is a much loved visiting artist in Vashon schools __________ Ages: 6-10 Date:[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

SESSION IS FULL, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR THE WAITLIST Learn basic sewing skills including hand stitching, pinning, ironing and using a sewing machine. Create your own tote bag with appliqué, pin cushion and small quilt. Any basic sewing machine will do (we can provide one if needed). ________ Ages: 8-12 Dates: Monday – Friday,[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

SESSION IS FULL, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR THE WAITLIST Learn basic sewing skills including hand stitching, pinning, ironing and using a sewing machine. Create your own tote bag with appliqué, pin cushion and small quilt. Any basic sewing machine will do (we can provide one if needed). ________ Ages: 8-12 Dates: Monday – Friday,[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

SESSION IS FULL, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR THE WAITLIST Learn basic sewing skills including hand stitching, pinning, ironing and using a sewing machine. Create your own tote bag with appliqué, pin cushion and small quilt. Any basic sewing machine will do (we can provide one if needed). ________ Ages: 8-12 Dates: Monday – Friday,[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

Oh the things you can think – and act, sing & dance! Join Cat in the Hat, Jojo, the mischievious Wickershams, Horton, Maizie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo, Jungle Citizens and the whole Who family on a magical, musical journey. Perform on the big stage. Roles for over 20 kids! __________ Ages: 7-16 Dates: Monday – Thursday,[...]

SESSION IS FULL, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR THE WAITLIST Learn basic sewing skills including hand stitching, pinning, ironing and using a sewing machine. Create your own tote bag with appliqué, pin cushion and small quilt. Any basic sewing machine will do (we can provide one if needed). ________ Ages: 8-12 Dates: Monday – Friday,[...]

Maskmaking, Wine, and Cheese Sunday, August 26, 1-5 pm Tuition: $55 Member, $60 General + $20 materials fee Instructor: Britt Freda Used for celebration, storytelling, seduction, and warding off evil, masks are a creative tradition in many cultures. Inspired by the creative works of Northwest artist Terra Holcomb and Andy Goldsworthy, participants will be encouraged[...]

Learn the beauty of paper and all the ways it can be used. Make paper from scratch, using pulp and watercolor for dye, learn to cut 3D pop-up sculptures out of paper, and make stencils and print designs using rollers in recycled paper journals. __________ Ages: 9-12 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 27 – 31 Times: 10:00am[...]

Learn the beauty of paper and all the ways it can be used. Make paper from scratch, using pulp and watercolor for dye, learn to cut 3D pop-up sculptures out of paper, and make stencils and print designs using rollers in recycled paper journals. __________ Ages: 9-12 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 27 – 31 Times: 10:00am[...]

Learn the beauty of paper and all the ways it can be used. Make paper from scratch, using pulp and watercolor for dye, learn to cut 3D pop-up sculptures out of paper, and make stencils and print designs using rollers in recycled paper journals. __________ Ages: 9-12 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 27 – 31 Times: 10:00am[...]

Learn the beauty of paper and all the ways it can be used. Make paper from scratch, using pulp and watercolor for dye, learn to cut 3D pop-up sculptures out of paper, and make stencils and print designs using rollers in recycled paper journals. __________ Ages: 9-12 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 27 – 31 Times: 10:00am[...]

Learn the beauty of paper and all the ways it can be used. Make paper from scratch, using pulp and watercolor for dye, learn to cut 3D pop-up sculptures out of paper, and make stencils and print designs using rollers in recycled paper journals. __________ Ages: 9-12 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 27 – 31 Times: 10:00am[...]