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Arts & Crafts Instructors          
Selene Robinowitz
Selene has a BFA and a MFA in English and a certificate of Fine Arts in Painting. She is a fine arts painter and is a recent graduate of the Oregon College of Arts & Crafts with an emphasis on painting and clay. She is currently working part-time in her painting studio in northwest Portland, where she is working on a new body of abstract work. Selene is also a writer with experience in local television, public relations and children's books. She loves teaching children because they are so spontaneous, funny and open to new ideas. 

Ellen Harshman
Ellen has worked in parks programs for 12 years with ages ranging from 9 months to 12 years of age.  Her focus has been mainly preschool ages, but she also has a strong background in after-school programs. Ellen is excited to return to Conestoga as she brings creative classes for all. Look for Ellen in our Winter/Spring 2008 Activities Guide!
 
Arts & Crafts Classes for Preschool Children
Creative Babies
Discover the possibilities of art with your infant - before he or she even takes that first step! Develop the basic ideas in exposing your child to different media at this young age. The focus will be paint, but crayons, clay and other materials also will be incorporated. Parent participation required.

Creating Together
Discover the basic art skills that you and your child share. Explore the joys of art  with your child while using a variety of mediums, including paint and clay. Children will have fun while exploring their own creativity.  Parent participation required.

Creative Art
Throughout this session, your child will work with paint, clay and more! Discover new possibilities in all areas of art. Children will be encouraged to explore their own creativity and uniqueness as artists.
 
Arts & Crafts Classes for the Youth
Drawing & Painting, Youth
Learn drawing and painting techniques with mixed media. Your child will experiment with materials such as paints, pastels, and found objects. This class is designed to explore a variety of art materials and to encourage individual imagination expressed through art. Supplies included. (Selene)          

Arts & Crafts Classes for the Teens
Acrylic Painting
Learn acrylic painting and drawing techniques, materials and tools. We will experiment with various acrylic mediums to create luscious, gritty and creamy surfaces. Learn techniques of modern masters, including glazing, impasto and dry brush. Class encourages skill building and self-expression. Supplies included. (Selene)

Drawing & Painting, Teen
Learn drawing and painting techniques with mixed media. You'll experiment with materials such as paints, pastels, and found objects. This class is designed to explore a variety of art materials and to encourage individual imagination expressed through art. Supplies included. (Selene)