Youth Program - Classes

Spring Inspired Mother's Day Cards

Youth Class

April 25, 2024 3:30 pm
Cambria Center for the Arts

Join us to  make Mothers Day Cards at CAMBRIA Center for the Arts. 

8 to 12 year olds welcome
No mothers allowed!❤️

Instructor: Art Gallery Director, Sheri Parisian


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Father’s Day Craft Cards

Youth Class

May 23, 2024 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cambria Center for the Arts - Classroom 1

Join us in making personalized Father’s Day Craft Cards

We will be using handprints and color paper cut outs to make "grill" cards for Father's Day.    
6 to 12 year olds welcome. 

Instructor: Mari Fedrow





Ceramic Summer Camp for Kids

June 10, 2024 - June 19, 2024
June 10-12 and June 17-19, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 1-3:15
Cambria Center for the Arts - Classroom 12

Ceramic Summer Camp for Kids! Come play in the mud!!

There will be 10 students between the ages of 10 and 14

Come make wonderful ceramics art, and we will show you how! So much fun!!

Available seating goes fast! Sign up soon!

Two Weeks: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 1-3:15. 2 hours building time or glazing, and 15 minutes to clean up. 

DATES: June 10-12 and June 17-19, 2024.  We will need to fire the clay, in between the weeks.

First 3 days: building as you wish, with help. The second 3 days: glazing and one last project.

When class is finished, we will fire them all again, when we can, (when the kiln is full) and will contact you to come back to pick up your finished pieces. It could be a month or more… so please be patient. 

Please wear clothes that can get very dirty! Clay is messy! 

Snack included. 

Instructors: Sheri Parisian and Stephen Juel, both from Dancing Dog Clayworks on Lodgehill, here in Cambria.




Hawaii Time: Ukulele and Hula dance lessons

2nd and 3rd grade students

July 29, 2024 10:00 am - August 2, 2024 - 11:10 am
Ukulele from 10 to 10:45, Dance from 10:50 to 11:10
Cambria Center for the Arts - Room 12

Join us for an enchanting journey into the world of music with María Belén’s Ukulele Class! Maria will be assisted by Bonnie Mcelwain. Ukulele lessons will be followed by a hula dance class taught by Judy Friedman. 

This  fun and interactive program introduces a brief history of the Ukelele, how to connect with music, tune your instrument, chord progression and song structure. Through engaging activities and games, children will develop fundamental musical skills, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love for music. No prior experience required – just bring your curiosity and will. 

Ukuleles will be supplied during the workshop. Please let us know  if you have a left handed student who would like to learn on a left handed ukulele so we will order a left handed ukulele for your child.  

If desired, there will be an option to purchase the ukulele at our cost at the end of the week. 

After the Ukulele lessons, we will also provide a very fun hula instruction to continue the Hawaiian spirit. These lessons will include students from the 2nd and 3rd grade class, and the 4th through 6th grade class. Plan to stay for the music and dance parts of the class.

These Ukuleles are being donated to the organization through a special fund at CCA. The fund was created by students, in appreciation of the contribution that the late poet, Annie Harpel made through her poetry instruction here at the center. If you are moved to donate to this fund, we welcome you to go to the Donation area of our website or with signup.




Hawaii Time: Ukulele and Hula dance lessons

4th through 6th grade students

July 29, 2024 10:50 am - August 2, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Dance from 10:50 to 11:10, Ukulele from 11:15 to 12:00
Cambria Center for the Arts - Room 12

Join us for an enchanting journey into the world of music with María Belén’s Ukulele Class! Maria will be assisted by Bonnie Mcelwain. Ukulele lessons will be preceded by a hula dance class taught by Judy Friedman. 

This  fun and interactive program introduces a brief history of the Ukulele, how to connect with music, tune your instrument, chord progression and song structure. Through engaging activities and games, children will develop fundamental musical skills, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love for music. No prior experience required – just bring your curiosity and will. 

Ukuleles will be supplied during the workshop. Please let us know  if you have a left handed student who would like to learn on a left handed ukulele so we will order a left handed ukulele for your child.  

If desired, there will be an option to purchase the ukulele at our cost at the end of the week. 

The hula  lessons will get your student in the Hawaiian spirit. We will include the students from the 2nd and 3rd grade class, and the 4th through 6th grade class. Plan to stay for the dance and music parts of the class. 

These Ukuleles are being donated to the organization through a special fund at CCA. The fund was created by students, in appreciation of the contribution that the late poet, Annie Harpel made through her poetry instruction here at the center. If you are moved to donate to this fund, we welcome you to go to the Donation area of our website or at signup.





Your Arts Classes Schedule

FREE 60-minute monthly arts classes during the school year. Four 90-minute weekly “Summer Splash into the Arts” classes during the summer. All classes taught by SLO County artists and performers. All materials will be provided at no cost to participants.

When: Held on the fourth Thursday of each month during the school year (schedule may change because of holidays) from 3:30 to 4:30.

Where: Cambria Center for the Arts classrooms/theatre at 1350 Main St., Cambria.

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