Conestoga Recreation Center
| 9985 SW 125th Ave. Beaverton, OR 97008 phone 503/629-6313 fax 503/629-6323 |
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Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Preschool Classes
Let the Paint Fly!
Get messy while creating new craft and seasonal projects each week. Easel painting, finger painting, water colors, and glitter paint are staples, but the variety of materials seems endless. Laugh with your child as you discover together. Babies will delight in bouncing, squeezing, squishing and splashing to music. Bring a shirt for both of you and get a little messy! Parent participation required. (Selene)
Arts & Crafts Galore!
Explore art with your child! Both of you will discover your creativity through sensory play and lively music as you interact with a kaleidoscope of arts and crafts and craft media. Help your child develop motor skills and confidence. Come prepared to get a little messy. Parent participation required. (Selene)
Arts & Crafts Galore 4 Kids Only!
Children explore media such as painting, collaging, beading and wire cutting. Improve fine motor skills while enjoying fun aft projects each week. Bring a paint/shirt outfit for your child and get a little messy. (Selene)
Make It and Take It Crafts
Create one-of-a-kind surprises for those you love. Discover hidden talents while making handmade holiday them gifts. Paint, cut, glue and more for a fun-filled Friday afternoon. (Ellen)
Youth classes
Drawing & Painting
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)
Teen/Adult classes
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)
Instructors
Selene Robinowitz
Selene has a bachelor's and master's degree in English and a certificate of fine arts in painting. She is a fine arts painter and is a 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 15 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 teaches a variety of classes at Conestoga including; art, science, and general interest programs.
