Free children’s art workshops at the RDNC; registration begins Saturday

The Richmond District Neighborhood Center is getting ready to accept signups for their Multicultural Children’s Spring Art Workshops for kids age 5 to 11.

The free workshops focus on teaching traditional and contemporary art forms from around the world. This session, kids can create robots, marionettes, paintings and more.

The following workshops will be offered:

Monsters & Robots with Michelle Chan
March 10, 17, 24, 31 from 10am-12noon

Students will learn how to create their own robots from scratch, as well as learn how to draw monsters, create robot stickers and more.

Recycled Art with Cathy Lu
April 14, 21, 28 from 1-3pm

Cathy will show students how to create masks, marionettes and flowers out of recycled materials.

Watercolors with Gage Opdenbrouw | May 5, 12, 19 from 10am – 12noon
Students will design and paint motifs focused on sunflowers, butterflies and dragons.

“Fun with Photography” Scavenger Hunt with Jan Nicholas | March 11, April 15
Families meet at locations in the Richmond District to explore nature and architecture, take fun photos and go on a scavenger hunt.

All classes except the Photography Scavenger Hunt take place at the Richmond District Neighborhood Center, 741 30th Avenue. Classes are free but pre-registration is required. Download a sign up form from the RDNC website, then drop it off at the RDNC offices or fax it to 751-5606.

Registration opens this Saturday, February 18 and spaces do fill up quickly so don’t delay! Workshops are open to kids age 5 to 11 who live in San Francisco; there is a limit of two workshops per child. View the Workshop Flyer for more information

Sarah B.