Archives 2015
GOING GLOBAL WITH BELLAS ARTES
January:
Annual year end review and planning meeting: Calendar, Curriculum, MOU, Insurance & Staff. 2015 Theme: Going Global with Bellas Artes.
Study of art from around the world. Compare & contrast artistic elements discovered with those of Mexican, LatinAmerican & North American arts and crafts.
February:
Afterschool Workshops – 3 to 5:30 pm – Fridays
Feb 20 @ Chapel
Feb 27 @ Dahlia
Indigenous Art of North America: Collage project with photos, acrylic medium, tempera, oil pastel and glitter.
Los pueblos Indígenas de las Américas: Crear un collage utilizando multimedia.
March/April:
Spring Break Painting Workshops – 10 am to 12:30
March 30 & 31, Monday & Tuesday – @ Chapel
April 1 & 2, Wednesday & Thursday – @ Dahlia
Japanese Arts & Crafts: Painting on canvas with the Women’s Club Student Art Contest in mind. Take a close look at Japanese composition
and the influence of Japanese art and culture on artists around the world. Inspiración de la cultura y el arte japonés.
Viva Event – April 26, Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00 @ Chapel Court
Las Cafeteras – Music performance courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures Viva Program with social time and a traditional meal prepared by the Chapel residents. All residents from both Chapel and Dahlia are invited to this event.
May:
Afterschool Workshops – 3 to 5:30 pm – Fridays
May 22 @ Chapel
May 29 @ Dahlia
Aboriginal Dream Paintings: Dots & Patterns.
Painting on assorted surfaces – clay, sand, wood, palm, paper, etc.
Inspiración de las pinturas de sueño aborígenes.
Carpinteria Women’s Club Annual Student Art Contest & Exhibition (May 14-25)
June:
School’s Out – Day Trippers! Field Trip – details to be announced…
June 15 – Chapel Court
June 16 – Dahlia Court
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Bellas Artes Calendar 2014
Education + Inspiration = Creativity!
February:
Friday After School Workshops – 3 to 5 pm –
Feb 7 @ Chapel
Feb 14 @ Dahlia
Collage Project: Betty Songer introduce traditional Danish Paper Heart Basket Weaving. Mexican and Latin American Art using Heart Images will be presented.
Materials – matt board, assorted papers (construction, watercolor, tissue, decorative), ribbons, glue/paste, sissors, stapler, acrylic paint (metalic, regular, glittered, assorted colors), brushes, water containers, palettes, paper towels, markers, pencils/pens, and envelopes.
March:
Friday After School Workshops – 3 to 5 pm –
March 7 @ Chapel
March 14 @ Dahlia
Mixed Media Painting Project: Oil pastel with acrylic thin & thick.
Introduction to Indigenous Tarascan and Huichol Cultures and Images as inspiration.
Materials: 6 x 9” canvases, oil pastels, acrylic paint, brushes, water containers, palettes, paper towels, and artist info cards.
March/April:
Spring Break 2-day Workshops – 10 am to 12 noon
March 31(Monday) & April 1 (Tuesday) @ Chapel
April 2 (Wednesday) & April 3 (Thursday) @ Dahlia
“Homage to…” Painting Project: Artist Images as Inspiration: Individual Artists such as Botero, Tamayo, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Siquieros or Orozco. Or Folk Artists by culture such as Huichol, Tarascan or Aztec. Or by tradition such as “Mexican Duality Paintings”. Pick a work by particular artist, learn from it, be inspired by it in some “recognizable” way and move beyond that to make your own unique creation. These paintings will be submitted to the Carpinteria Women’s Club Art Contest.
Materials: 12 x 16” canvases, acrylic paint, oil pastels, brushes, water containers, palettes, paper towels, and artist info cards.
May:
Friday After School Workshps – 3 to 5 pm –
May 9 @ Chapel
May 16 @ Dahlia
Nahua Guerrero Story Bowls – ceramic and wooden
Community Mural Project: Looking at the Nahua culture and their “story bowls” usually done on clay or wood, we will create a “story mural” on a flat surface divided into multiple sections – one for each individual participant – and then put the pieces back together.
Materials foam core, acrylic paint, acrylic paint, brushes, water containers, palettes, paper towels.
June:
Annual Bellas Artes Exhibition at the Curious Cup Bookstore – June 1 thru June 31.
Friday After School Workshops – 3 to 5 pm –
June 6 @ Chapel
June 20 @ Dahlia
Bellas Artes Exhibition at Carpinteria Public Library’s Homework Center – June 1 to 30.
Water Color Project: Anne Fraser will present her water color technique referencing Rufino Tamayo’s life and work as inspiration.
Materials: Watercolor papers, watercolor paints, brushes, water containers, paper towels and artist info cards.
July:
Summer Camps – 10 am to 12 noon
July 7 – 11 (Monday thru Friday) @ Chapel
July 21 – 25 (Monday thru Friday) @ Dahlia
Fantastic and Surreal: Working together to build a Fantastic World!
Real and Surreal. Looking at Surreal and Fantastic folk and fine artists around the world: Mexican folk and the work of Gaudi, Dali, Chagall, Varo & more.
Materials:
Assemblage Project: Foam core, drift wood, found objects, clay pieces, glue, paint, and more paint! A group project.
Painting on Canvas Project: 9×12 canvases
Field Trip: Friday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Destination to be announced. Will include travel and lunch.
September:
Friday After School Workshops – 3 to 5 pm –
September 5 @ Chapel
September 12 @ Dahlia
Printmaking “in reverse” Project: Draw it, Trace it, Draw it in reverse, and Print it! – The Monoprint Process. Looking at what monoprint artists worldwide have done and remembering Anne Fraser’s watercolor techniques from June.
Materials: Printing Press, plates, inks, rollers, paper and more.
October:
Friday After School Workshops – 3 to 5 pm
October 10 @ Chapel
October 17 @ Dahlia
Day of the Dead Painting on Palm Project: Masks: Mexican Duality Paintings: The Nahua Indians of Guerrero, Mexico have transferred their skills of intricate painting on pottery to painting on paper made from the bark of trees. We will be… Painting on Palm!
Materials: Palm pieces, acrylic paints, glue, and feathers.
November:
Friday After School Workshops – 3 to 5 pm
November 7 @ Chapel
November 14 @ Dahlia
Painting a Meaningful Gift Project: Universal and Regional Iconic Images: Circles. Birds. Trees. Flowers. Corn. Religious Symbols. Another look at Nahua, Huichol and Tarascan images plus of course the Virgin of Guadalupe and the Black Madonna.
Mixed Media on 6×12 canvas.
December:
Friday After School Workshops – 3 to 5 pm
December 5 @ Chapel
December 19 @ Dahlia
“The Beauty of Paper!” Project: Cards, Collages, Woven Baskets, Flowers, and Wrappings.
Materials: Papers, sissors, glue sticks, sparkles, pens and more….
December 12 – Virgin de Guadalupe Celebration
Viva Events:
Will be added when information on dates and performers becomes available.
Bellas Artes Calendar 2013
PROGRAM WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS
FEBRUARY
February 10th-Sunday @ Chapel Ct.-2:00-4:00pm-Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara and Carpinteria Bellas Artes present Mariachi Sol de Mexico; reception to follow!
Mariachi Sol de Mexico en Chapel Ct.; musica y recepcion.
February 15th-Friday-12:00pm-Chapel Ct. trip to Casa Dolores
February 18th-Monday-12:00pm-Dahlia Ct. trip to Casa Dolores
Pick your favorite art piece and draw on matboard.
Excursion a Casa Dolores, elabora su obra de arte favorito.
MARCH
March 25th/26th-Mon./Tues. @ Chapel Ct.- 10:00am to 12:00pm
March 27th/28th-Weds./Thurs. @ Dahlia Ct.-10:00am to 12:00pm
Painting on canvas for Carpinteria Women’s Club Contest!
Pintura sobre lienzo para concurso de arte de Women’s Club.
APRIL
April 19th-Friday @ Chapel Ct. -3:00 to 5:00pm
April 26th-Friday @ Dahlia Ct.-3:00-5:00pm
Paper Mache formations of El Arbol de la Vida (Tree of Life)
Formaciones del papel mache de Arbol de la Vida.
MAY
May 17th-Friday @ Chapel Ct -3:00 to 5:00pm
May 31st-Friday @ Dahlia Ct.-3:00 to 5:00pm
Painting of El Arbol de la Vida and Figurines
Pintura de El Arbol de la Vida y Figuras
JUNE
June 21st-Friday @ Chapel Ct. – 10:00am to 12:00pm
June 28th-Friday @ Dahlia Ct- 10:00am to 12:00pm
Introduction to Brazilian music and instruments.
Presentacion a la musica Brasilena y sus instrumentos.
JULY/AUGUST
July 22nd to 26th @ Chapel Ct. – 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
July 29th to Aug 2nd @ Dahlia Ct. – 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Pyramids of Mesoamerica and Indigenous Costumes, Music and Dance.
Piramides y vestuarios indigenas de Mesoamerica, Musica y Danza.
Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Costume Design.
Pintura, Esculturas y Diseno de Vestuarios.
SEPTEMBER
September 13th-Friday @ Chapel Ct. – 3:00 to 5:00pm
September 20th-Friday @ Dahlia Ct. – 3:00 to 5:00pm
Preparation of Dia de los Muertos Arts & Crafts.
Preparacion de Dia de los Muertos Artesania.
September 22nd-Sunday @ Chapel Ct. – 1:00 pm
Viva el Arte Event – Performance by Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan.
Traditional Comida prepared by Chapel Ct. residents.
OCTOBER
October 18th-Friday @ Chapel Ct. – 3:00 to 5:00pm
October 25th-Friday @ Dahlia Ct. – 3:00 to 5:00pm
More Dia de los Muertos Arts & Crafts.
Mas artesania de Dia de los Muertos.
October 20th-Sunday @ Dahlia Ct. – 1:00 pm
Viva el Arte Event – Performance by Los Vega Son Jarocho.
Traditional Comida prepared by Dahlia Ct. residents.
October 27th- Sunday @ SB Museum of Art – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Display of Bellas Artes Dia de los Muertos artwork.
NOVEMBER
November 15th – Friday @ Chapel Ct. – 3:00 to 5:00pm
November 22nd-Friday @ Dahlia Ct. – 3:00 to 5:00pm
Introduction to Mariachi music and instruments.
Presentacion a la musica mariachi y sus instumentos.
DECEMBER
December 13th-Friday @ Chapel Ct.- 3:00 to 5:00pm
December 13th-Friday @ Dahlia Ct.- 3:00 to 5:00pm
Wrap It Up…
Holiday Parade Dec 14 – Indigenous costumes and sculptures as floats and Santa Claus
Desfile Navideno 14 de dic.-Trajes indigenas y carrosas con esculturas.
JANUARY 2014
January 10th-Friday Field Trip – Chapel & Dahlia residents!
NOTE: Upcoming special events and workshops will be added on throughout the year.
NOTA: Se annunciara otros events especiales y talleres durante el ano.
Bellas Artes Calendar 2012
January
Prepare 2011 Year-end Report, 2012 Proposal & MOU, Update Website
February
Feb 3rd – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5 pm
Feb 10th – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court – 3 to 5 pm
Love Collage using paints, beads, fabric, etc.
¡Amor, amor, amor! Composición (Collage) artística utilizando pintura, cuentas, tela, etc.
March
March 9th – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court – 3 to 5 pm
March 16th – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5 pm
Cesar Chávez Study—Agricultural theme exploration—Landscape Painting on canvas
Exploración y estudio tocante Cesar Chávez y la agricultura. Pintura en lienzo de paisajes.
Spring Break Workshop
March 27th and 28th – Tues & Wed – for Chapel Court
10 to 12:30 with lunch provided
March 27th Study of Oaxaca Art- In preparation for museum visit
Estudio del arte de Oaxaca, en preparación para la visita al museo
March 28th-Ventura County Museum of History and Art Visit
Spring Break Workshop
March 29th & 30th Thurs & Fri for Dahlia Court
10 to 12:30 with lunch provided
March 29th Study of Oaxaca Art- In preparation for museum visit
Estudio del arte de Oaxaca, en preparación para la visita al museo
March 30th-Ventura County Museum of History and Art Visit
Visita al Museo de Historia y Arte del Condado de Ventura
Special Event: March 22nd @ Dahlia Court Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, 6:30-8:30 pm
Marzo 22, 6:30-8:30 pm Visita del Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano a Dahlia Court
April
April 13th – Friday- Workshop @Chapel Court 3-5 pm
April 20th- Friday- Workshop @Dahlia Court 3-5 pm
Self-Portrait Watercolors
Auto-retratos en acuarelas
May
May 4th – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court – 3 to 5 pm
May 11th – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5 pm
Jewelry making. Collaboration with property managers to organize Mother’s Day Celebration
Creación de joyería. Colaboración con las manejadoras de las propiedades para organizar la celebración del Día de las Madres.
May ? – Women’s Club Art Contest
June
June 12th to 15th – School’s Out Workshop – 10 am to 12 noon
12th & 13th@ Chapel Court; 14th & 15th @ Dahlia Court
Nature Walk & Art Project Collage (Rodolfo Morales)
Caminata explorando la naturaleza, y creación basada en el arte de Rodolfo Morales, Artista Oaxaqueño
July
July 9th thru 13th – Summer Workshop – 10 am to 12 noon – Chapel Court
July 16th thru 20th – Summer Workshop – 10 am to 12 noon – Dahlia Court
July 23rd thru 27th – Summer Workshop – 10 am to 12 noon – Camper Park
Paper Mache Art- Piñata Making, Masks, Personal History Object
Wearable Art – Design and Paint T-Shirts
Ranch Visit
Dancing with Miryam and Costume Making
Creaciones de papel Mache- Piñatas, mascaras, objeto personal con significativo especial en tu familia
Diseño y pintura de playeras
Visita al Rancho
Bailando con Miryam y Creación de vestuario
September
21st @ Chapel Court; 28th @ Dahlia Court
Clay Calavera Making for Día de los Muertos Altar
Calaveras de barro para el altar de Día de los Muertos
October
October 12 – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court- 3 to 5:30
October 19 – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5:30
Tissue flowers for altar for Dia de los Muertos- Setting of Altar
Flores de papel para el altar de Día de los Muertos. Instalación del altar.
November
November 9th – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court – 3 to 5:30
November 16th- Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5:30
Autumn Still life Project
Virgen de Guadalupe
Pintura de otoño
December
December 17th and 18th – Holiday Workshops @ Chapel Court – 10 to 12:30 w/ Lunch
December 19th and 20th – Holiday Workshops @ Dahlia Court – 10 to 12:30 w/ Lunch
Homemade holiday gifts and wrapping
Creación y envoltura de regalos para las festividades
Bellas Artes Calendar 2011
January
Prepare 2010 Year-end Report, 2011 Proposal & MOU, Update Website
February
Feb 11th – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5 pm
Feb 18th – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court – 3 to 5 pm
Clay – Make it. Paint it. Collage – Heart it.
Movie Project – Start it. Special presentation by Duffy Hecht
Teen Culture of Higher Education Project – Start it. Intro by Sandra Elizarraraz
A Little Paper Work – Bellas Artes 2010 Program critique and suggestions
March
March 4th – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court – 3 to 5 pm
March 11th – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5 pm
Clay – Make it. Paint it. Flower fabric painting flag/bamboo construction project .
Movie Project – Work it.
Special Event
March 13th – Sunday – 12:30 to 2 pm – @ Chapel Court
Mariachis de Nati Cano
co-sponsored by Viva Santa Barbara and Bellas Artes –
for all Chapel Court and Dahlia Court families
mercado fiesta arranged Betty Campero and Paola Balzadua
Spring Break Workshop
March 29th and 30th – Tues & Wed – for Chapel Court
10 to 12:30 with lunch provided @ Jeanette & Gus Munoz’ Home
Clay – Paint it. Crazy Basket project. Painting/Collage Project – canvas/boards.
Movie Project – Interview footage.
Spring Break Workshop
March 31st & April 1st – Thurs & Fri – for Dahlia Court
10 to 12:30 with lunch provided @ Jeanette & Gus Munoz’ Home
Clay – Paint it. Crazy Basket project. Painting/Collage Project – canvas/boards.
Movie Project – Interview footage.
April
April 16th, Saturday RAZA College Day @ UCSB – for Teen Culture
of Higher Education Project details to be announced….
May
May 6th – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court – 3 to 5 pm
May 13th – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5 pm
“la familia” project – clay – paint – collage…. Movie Project – continue on….
May 18th – Chicano Studies Dept. UCSB trip for Teen Culture
of Higher Education Project Group
May ? – Women’s Club Art Contest
June
June 13th to 16th – School’s Out Workshop – 10 am to 12 noon
June 13 @ Dahlia: June 14 & 15 @ Chapel Court: June 16 @ Camper Park
July
July 18th thru 22nd – Summer Workshop – 10 am to 12 noon – Chapel Court
July 25th thru 26th – Summer Workshop – 10 am to 12 noon – Dahlia Court
July 27th thru 29th – Summer Workshop – 10 am to 12 noon – Camper Park
Mexican American Artists, Musicians and Performers
Research project – Pick your favorite – Create an art piece, song or dance honoring that
person or group – Write a little biography – to be consolidated in our second annual
bellas artes summer book – “Favoritos/Favorites”
Movie Project continues…..
Wearable Art – Design and Paint T-Shirts
Teen Culture visits schools…..
August /September
August 26 – Workshop @ Chapel Court- 3 to 5:30
September 2 – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5:30
Movie Project….. completed? prepares to premiere?
Teen Culture meets with parents and UCSB’s Power Through Knowledge
Foundation to plan school year goals…. exact dates to be announced,
October
October 14 – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court- 3 to 5:30
October 21 – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5:30
November
November 11 – Friday – Workshop @ Chapel Court – 3 to 5:30
November 18 – Friday – Workshop @ Dahlia Court – 3 to 5:30
December
December 19th and 20th – Holiday Workshops @ Chapel Court – 10 to 12:30 w/ Lunch
December 21st and 22nd – Holiday Workshops @ Dahlia Court – 10 to 12:30 w/ Lunch
NOTE: Viva Events and other special events will be added as information and dates become available.
Bellas Artes Calendar 2010
January – Write year end report, proposal for 2010 and update website.
Special Event: Mariachi Los Camperos De Nati Cano, Sunday Jan 31st, 12 to 1:30 pm in cooperation with UCSB Arts & Lectures Viva! @ Camper Park. Traditional meal prepared by Camper Park residents. Dahlia and Chapel Court residents invited to attend.
February – Heart Art: Paint – a Bag of Hearts. Make Cards.
AfterSchool Workshops 3 to 5 pm: Feb 5, Friday @ Dahlia: Feb 12, Friday @ Camper Park
Research use of “heart” image in Mexican, South American & North American Art.
March – Collage Paintings – Make a collage on canvas, matte board, palm bark with paper, fabric, buttons, beads, oil pastels, paint, glue, et al.
AfterSchool Workshops 3 to 5 pm: March 5, Friday @ Dahlia: March 12, Friday @ Camper Park
Study collage work of Rodolfo Morales.
Spring Break – Make fabric rabbits – & – Paint rabbits on clay plates.
2-day Workshops – March 29 & 30, Mon & Tues @ Dahlia:
March 31& April 1, Wed & Thurs @ Camper Park.
Study traditional Mexican fabric folding craft. Research & study rabbits as depicted on Patzcuaro pottery, drawn/painted by artists such as Francisco Toledo and made in pre-conquest times and presently on display in museums created by Tamayo and Rivera.
April 11 – Sunday, Danza @ Dahlia Special in cooperation with UCSB Arts & Lectures Viva! @ Dahlia. Traditional meal prepared by Dahlia residents. Camper Park & Chapel Court residents invited.
April & May – T-shirt painting projects – for moms or dads. Bracelet making project for moms.
AfterSchool Workshops 3 to 5 pm: April 30, Friday @ Dahlia: May 7, Friday @ Camper Park
June 17 & 18, Thurs & Fri – Collage at the beach – take photos – study tradition of “Flowers and Sand” art installations in Oaxaca (Mexico) & work by Andy Goldsworthy (American).
Summer: 4 day Workshops @ Dahlia & Camper Park
July 19-23 @ Dalhia 10 am to 12:30 with lunch provided 12:30 to 1:30
July 26-30 @ CamperPark/ChapelCourt 10 am to 12:30 with lunch provided 12:30 to 1:30
Book Project: Each student participant will be given a “page”. They will choose the subject, layout, illutrations (drawings, paintings, photos or prints), text, etc. Ideas for subject include: Traditional recipes with illustrations of food, kitchen, chef, etc. Traditional clothing or hairstyles or customs. Ancestors. Places. Celebrations. et al. Book will be assembled & printed. Each participant will receive a book.
Pillar Project: All pages created for the Book Project will be mounted on community pillar in the style of Rodolfo Morales.
Dance Project: Elena Rios and her group will rekindle the joy of Danza Azteca. Ayacaxlis, shields and head-dresses made in 2009 will be used again.
September 10th, Friday, AfterSchool Workshop 3 to 5 @ Chapel Court
September 17th, Friday, AfterSchool Workshop 3 to 5 @ Dahlia Court
Oct 2 (Sat) and Oct 3 (Sun) Bellas Artes will have a booth at the CVAC Avocado Bizarre
Selling student art work & little clay Guadalupes and offering Printmaking Demonstration & Workshop (people can pay $10 to make 2 prints)
We’ll need people to volunteer to sit/teach at the booth.
Oct 8th, Friday, AfterSchool Workshop 3 to 5 @ Chapel Court
Oct 15th, Friday, AfterSchool Workshop 3 to 5 @ Dahlia Court
Oct 17th, Sunday, 12 noon to 2 pm, Pistolera (Viva Hosting Event) @ Dahlia Court.
Pistolera (Pistolera by night, they are Moona Luna by day and have a bilingual children’s album just out!)
http://www.pistolera.net/
November 24th (Wed), 10 to 12:30 Holiday Workshop @ Dahlia Court
November 26th (Friday), 10 to 12:30 Holiday Workshop @ Chapel Court
December 12th – Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration. Bellas Artes will work with Betty Campero and Olivia Moctezuma.
December 20 & 21, Holiday Workshops – 10 to 12:30 @ Chapel Court
December 22 & 23, Holiday Workshops – 10 to 12:30 @ Dahlia Court
Bellas Artes Calendar 2009
ANO AZTECA MEXICA CON BELLAS ARTES
featuring special guest artist Elena Rios
After School Workshops 3:30 to 5:30 @ Camper Park, Dahlia Ct. & Ladera Apts.
Spring & Summer Day Workshops @ Camper Park, Dahlia Ct. & Ladera Apts.
Special Events and Summer Intensive Details listed by date.
Fall & Winter Details to be confirmed when school schedules are available.
Cualli in huallauhtoque
(KWAH-lee een-wahl-au-TOH-keh)
Bienvenidos
Welcome
January Special Trip – January 9th – 11 am to 3 pm – for both Dahlia and Camper Park Bellas Artes students. Travel by Trolley to hear local Mexican American Arturo Tello speak of his life and work as an artist and proprietor of Palm Loft Gallery: Walk to Carpinteria State Park Beach for lunch: Introduction to the work of Andy Goldsworthy: Following Andy’s lead students gathered materials from the sea shore, created and photographed their own environmental artworks.
January Special Event – January 25th – Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano – Bellas Artes in cooperation with UCSB Arts and Lectures hosts Nati Cano and his musicians @ Dahlia Court for lunch @ noon, followed by socializing and music. All Dahlia and Camper Park residents are invited. Betty Campero is organizing the luncheon – a BBQ.
February After School Workshops
ARTES: Hand Built Clay Sculptures – Guadalupe & Tonantzin Figures
AZTECAS: Nahuatl (NAH-waht l) – also known as Aztec or Mexican. It is the most widely spoken indigenous language of North America. It was spoken by the Aztec centuries ago and continues to be spoken by millions in Mexico and Central America today.
February 6th, Friday @ Dahlia
February 11th, Wed @ Ladera Apartments
February 13th, Friday @ Camper Park
February Special Event – Sunday, Feb 22 – PAINT! Refurbish Armando Mural @ Kim’s Market Bridge – Alternate date to be announced in case of rain.
March After School Workshops
ARTES: Paint – Sculptures, Individual Canvases/Boards/Papers and Community Mural
(Note: At Camper Park we will also be repainting the Plazita walls)
AZTECAS: Tenochtitlan (teh-noech-TEE-tlahn) – the capital city of the Aztec civilization. Founded in 1325 and built on what is now present day Mexico City.
Make ayacaxtli – sonaja – rattles.
March 6th, Friday @ Dahlia
March 11th, Wed @ Ladera Apartments
March 13th, Friday @ Camper Park
March Special Trip – March 10 – Tuesday – 7:30 pm – to Arlington Theatre for Alvin Ailey performance – Tickets donated by UCSB Arts & Lectures for 20 Bellas Artes participants.
March Special Event – March 26 – Thursday – 6 pm – Celso Duarte – Bellas Artes in
cooperation with UCSB Arts & Lectures hosts Celso Duarte @ Ladera Apartments for
an evening meal, socializing and music. All residents of Ladera are invited.
Spring Break Workshops – March 29th through April 3rd –
1 day, 3 hour workshop with lunch @ each location – Camper Park, Dahlia & Ladera
ARTES: Begin making ayoyotes (traditional leg bands made of seed pods & leather). Pillars & Prints – Begin our collaged pillars inspired by the Pillars of Rodolfo Morales and Los Niños Héroes monument.
AZTECAS: Tonatiuh (toh-NAH-tee-oo) – sol – sun
April Special Event – April 19 – Sunday – noon – Mariachi Divas – Bellas Artes in cooperation with UCSB Arts & Lectures hosts Mariachi Divas @ Camper Park
for lunch at noon, socializing and music. All residents of Camper Park, Dahlia
and Ladera are invited.
May After School Workshops
ARTES: Making drum sticks. Printmaking – Collage on pillars.
AZTECAS: Huehuetl (WEH-wet) -Tambor vertical upright drum
May 8th, Friday @ Dahlia
May 13th, Wed @ Ladera Apartments
May 15th, Friday @ Camper Park
Summer Family Camp Program – 5:30 to 8:30 pm with dinner @ 5:30 –
June 23, 24, 25 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) @ Ladera Apartments
June 30, July 1 & 2 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) @ Camper Park
July 7, 8, 9 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) @ Dahlia,
ARTES/AZTECAS: Elotl (E-loht) – Maiz – corn
Xochitl (SHOH-cheetl) – flor -flower
KOPILLI – ponacho – headdress: Design & make kopilli.
August Summer Family Workshops – 5:30 to 8:30 pm with dinner @ 5:30
ARTES: Pastel on Prints. Collage on pillars.
AZTECAS: Quetzalcoatl (keh-tsahl-KOH-waht) – serpiente preciosisima –
most precious serpent
August 5th, Wednesday @ Ladera
August 6th, Thursday @ Camper Park
August 7th, Friday @ Dahlia
September After School Workshops (exact dates to be announced when school calendars are confirmed.)
AZTECAS: Chimalli (Chee-MA-lee) – escudo – shield
ARTES: Clay Sculptures – Guadalupe, Tonantzin and duality figures
Friday @ Dahlia
Wed @ Ladera Apartments
Friday @ Camper Park
October After School Workshops
AZTECAS: Miquiztli (Mee-KEE-shtlee) – muerte – death
ARTES: Paint – Sculptures,Individual Canvases/Boards/Papers
Friday @ Dahlia
Wed @ Ladera Apartments
Friday @ Camper Park
November After School Workshops
AZTECAS: Tonantzin (Toe-NAHN-tzeen) – La madre tierra – mother earth
ARTES: Costumes, etc.
Friday @ Dahlia
Wed @ Ladera Apartments
Friday @ Camper Park
December – Celebrations – DATES 11, 12 & 13 (times & details to be announced)
@ Dahlia, @ Ladera Apartments and @ Camper Park
ARTES/AZTECAS: Tlazohcamati, Ometeotl (tlah-soh-ka-MAH-tee, oh-meh-TEHot)
Gracias, Creador – thank you, creator
Friday @ Dahlia
Wed @ Ladera Apartments
Friday @ Camper Park
bellas artes Calendar 2008
Program Workshops, Summer Camps, Trips & Special Events
All materials and tickets are provided. All ages are welcome!
Workshops: 3-5pm
En la Manana 10-12
| February 1 | Dahlia Court Afterschool Workshop Arte del Corazon: painting on plastic, monotypes, use of heart theme in Latin American culture |
| February 6 | Ladera Apts Afterschool Workshop Arte del Corazon: painting on plastic, monotypes, use of heart theme in Latin American culture |
| February 8 | Camper Park Afterschool Workshop Arte del Corazon: painting on plastic, monotypes, use of heart theme in Latin American culture |
| March 7 | Dahlia Court Afterschool Workshop La Loteria, paint and collage Mexican traditions, graphic arts, image origins |
| March 12 | Ladera Apts Afterschool Workshop La Loteria, paint and collage Mexican traditions, graphic arts, image origins |
| March 14 | Camper Park Afterschool Workshop La Loteria, paint and collage Mexican traditions, graphic arts, image origins |
| March 31 & April 1 |
Dahlia Court En la Manana Painting Workshop, Primavera acrylic paintings on canvas, board and tin disks Survey of Mexican artists, select one as inspiration |
| April 2 & 3 | Camper Park En la Manana Painting Workshop, Primavera acrylic paintings on canvas, board and tin disks Survey of Mexican artists, select one as inspiration |
| April 16 & 17 | Ladera Apts Afterschool Painting Workshop, Primavera acrylic paintings on canvas, board and tin disks Survey of Mexican artists, select one as inspiration |
| April 20 | Special Event: Camper Park Louie Romero y su grupo Mazacote, Salsa University of California Santa Barbara, Marjorie Luke Theatre outreach |
| May 7 | Special Event: Lila Downs, University of California Santa Barbara Field trip by bus, evening musical performance Dahlia Court: 20 participants Camper Park: 20 participants |
| May | Carpinteria Valley Womens Club Annual Student Art Competition In gathering, show and reception dates to be announced Participating: Dahlia Court and Camper Park |
| May 16 | Dahlia Court Afterschool Workshop Manos Santos, Hands as universal symbolism clay building, collage |
| May 21 | Ladera Apts Afterschool Workshop Manos Santos, Hands as universal symbolism clay building, collage |
| May 23 | Camper Park Afterschool Workshop Manos Santos, Hands as universal symbolism clay building, collage |
| June 23-27 | 5 days Dahlia Court, Livia Zirkel director Special Summer Program, Verano de Tortuga y Tulum Study art and architecture of Tulum Ruins and mythology and biology of the turtles of that area Architectural construction, sculpture workshop, painting and printmaking Guest artist: Juan Rios (John Avalas) Mexican folk dance instruction time: 10am-1pm, with lunch provided |
| June 23-27 | 5 days Camper Park, Kathleen Lord director Special Summer Program, Verano de Tortuga y Tulum Study art and architecture of Tulum Ruins and mythology and biology of the turtles of that area Architectural construction, sculpture workshop, painting and printmaking Guest artist: Juan Rios (John Avalas) Mexican folk dance instruction time: 10am-1pm, with lunch provided |
| June 30-July 3 | 4 days Ladera Apts, Livia Zirkel and Kathleen Lord Special Summer Program, Verano de Tortuga y Tulum Study art and architecture of Tulum Ruins and mythology and biology of the turtles of that area Architectural construction, sculpture workshop, painting and printmaking Guest artist: Juan Rios (John Avalas) Mexican folk dance instruction time: 10am-1pm, with lunch provided. |
| Aug 20 | Ladera Apts En la Manana: Las Ruinas Ancient sculptural reliefs: rubbings and paintings Aztec calendar and carved patterns from ruins transfered to paper |
| Aug 21 | Dahlia Court En la Manana: Las Ruinas Ancient sculptural reliefs: rubbings and paintings Aztec calendar and carved patterns from ruins transfered to paper |
| Aug 22 | Camper Park En la Manana: Las Ruinas Ancient sculptural reliefs: rubbings and paintings Aztec calendar and carved patterns from ruins transfered to paper |
| Sept 5 | Dahlia Court Las Mayas, Mural project re-creating Mayan mural with watercolors Mayan culture, mythology, animal symbolism and language |
| Sept 10 | Ladera Apts Las Mayas, Mural project re-creating Mayan mural with watercolors Mayan culture, mythology, animal symbolism and language |
| Sept 12 | Camper Park Las Mayas, Mural project re-creating Mayan mural with watercolors Mayan culture, mythology, animal symbolism and language |
| Oct 3 | Dahlia Court Ofrendas, Construction tableaus using various materials in the style of Mexican folk art for Dia de los Muertos, also mask-making |
| Oct 8 | Ladera Apts Ofrendas, Construction tableaus using various materials in the style of Mexican folk art for Dia de los Muertos, also mask-making |
| Oct 10 | Camper Park Ofrendas, Construction tableaus using various materials in the style of Mexican folk art for Dia de los Muertos, also mask-making |
| Nov 7 | Dahlia Court Retablos, traditional painted offerings, working in 3 dimensions with paint on tin using collage/ assemblage techniques |
| Nov 12 | Ladera Apts Retablos, traditional painted offerings, working in 3 dimensions with paint on tin using collage/ assemblage techniques |
| Nov 14 | Camper Park Retablos, traditional painted offerings, working in 3 dimensions with paint on tin using collage/ assemblage techniques |
| Dec 15 & 16 | 2 days Dahlia Court Special Holiday Workshop: Hecho a Mano por la Navidad handmade art projects and gifts using folk techniques |
| Dec 17 & 18 | 2 days Camper Park Special Holiday Workshop: Hecho a Mano por la Navidad handmade art projects and gifts using folk techniques 10am – 1pm, with lunch provided |
| Dec 19 | all day Ladera Apts Special Holiday Workshop: Hecho a Mano por la Navidad handmade art projects and gifts using folk techniques 10am-3pm, with lunch provided |
| NOTE: Not on Calendar Dates to be announced |
Mural between Kim’s Market and Camper Park – restoration project – 2 or 3 workshops. Extra Special Events thru UCSB Arts & Lectures – 1 or 2 Extra Trips – (1) Teens to Guadalupe for mural tour via train (2) Younger children to event in SB via train and (3) unimagined excursions |
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| January | – no workshops – write yearend report & 2007 schedule |
| February 24 | (Sat) SWE Viejitos Project – Dance costume making @ Camper Park for GrandMa Jeanice’s May Show – mask painting |
| March 2 | ASW & ELM @ Camper Park “Fabric Figures” Tamayoesque fabric painting & sculpting with Sandie Doles, guest artist |
| March 9 | ASW & ELM @ Dahlia “Fabric Figures” Tamayoesque fabric painting & sculpting with Sandie Doles, guest artist |
| March 10 | (Sat) SWE Viejitos Viejitos Project @ Camper Park – serape painting |
| April 3 | (Tues) SWE Trip to SB Art Museum Tamayo Exhibition Camper Park & Dahlia younger students & parents – travel by public bus, picnic @ Courthouse, &play @ kidsworld |
| April 4 | (Wed) SWE Trip to SB Art Museum Tamayo Exhibition & Lunch Camper Park & Dahlia teen students & parents – travel by public bus with lunch @ State & A |
| April 21 | (Sat) SWE Viejitos Project @ Camper Park– hat decorating |
| May 4 | ASW & ELM @ Dahlia – Tamayoesque acrylic paintings on canvas |
| May 11 | ASW & ELM @ Camper Park – Tamayoesque paintings on canvas |
| May 19 | (Sat) SWE @ Camper Park – Grand Ma’s Dance Show – Viejitos Dance by Camper Park kids in their self-made costumes! |
| May 22 | SWE for Dahlia & Camper Park – submit entries to Women’s Club Student Art Contest |
| May 29 | SWE for Dahlia & Camper Park – Women’s Club Student Art Contest Awards Reception @ Women’s Club |
| June | SWE Art & Identity Workshop – with parents & staff – Creating a Community Program – date & time to be announced |
| July 16 thru 20 | (Mon-Fri: 12 to 4 with lunch served at noon) Julio bellas Artes SWE @ Camper Park & @ Dahlia Theme: Atl, Einstein & Tehuantepec Women Study Dr. Atl, his life, art & work as a vulcanologist; Dr. Einstein, his life, theories & experiences as an immigrant; and the fabled Women of Tehuantepec. Work in gauche, watercolor and collage. Guest landscape artist, Whitney Abbott. Build, fire and erupt clay volcanoes. Dance with guest artist, Juan Avalos. |
| Aug 17 | SWE @ Dahlia – Gesture Drawing |
| Sept 7 | ASW @ Dahlia – “Harmonics” with guest artist Ted Rhodes – receive your own harmonica & learn to play it! Plus – Paint the Blues and Draw the Wind – art project. |
| Sept 14 | ASW @ Camper Park – “Harmonics” with guest artist Ted Rhodes – receive your own harmonica & learn to play it! Plus – Paint the Blues and Draw the Wind – art project. |
| Oct 5 | ASW @ Dahlia – Day of the Dead collage project incorporating work of Posada, Rivera & other Mexican Artists |
| Oct 12 | ASW @ Camper Park – Day of the Dead collage project incorporating work of Posada, Rivera & other Mexican Artists |
| Nov 16 | ASW @ Dahlia – Honoring Indigenous People – Study the life and work of George Littlechild – collage & tempera painting project |
| Nov 29 | (Thurs) – SWE – 5:30 to 7:30 pm – @ Dahlia Host a meet the artist dinner with Nati Cano & his Mariachis. Dahlia Mothers preparing the meal. Dahlia & Camper Park residents invited. Invent sponsored thru collaboration with UCSB Performing Arts Manager Cathy Oliverson & bellas Artes Director |
| Nov 30 | ASW @ Camper Park – Honoring Indigenous People – Study the life and work of George Littlechild – collage & tempera painting project |
| Dec 7 | ASW @ Dahlia – “hecho a mano por navidad” |
| Dec 17, 18, 19 | SWE 10 to 1 (lunch at noon) @ Camper Park – “hecho a mano por navidad” – all ages invited. |
| Jan 3 & 4 (2008) | SWE 11 to 1 @ Dahlia – “hecho a mano” for Three Kings Day – learn about this Mexican tradition and make gifts – all ages invited. |
ballet folklorico de mexico
de amalia hernandez
bellas artes has 40 tickets to this show @ the Lobero in Santa Barbara
Tuesday – November 7, 2006
Bus will pick up participants from Dahlia Court @ 6:45 pm
and from Carpinteria Camper Park @ 7:00 pm
The performance is from 8 to 10 pm.
We will return to Carpinteria at approximately 10:30 pm.
All participants must have permission slips signed in advance.
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