I had never met anyone who had made an official "discovery" before working with Leighton Taylor, Marine Biologist, Author, & Photographer, who taught with us during our Ocean Art and Science camp last summer. What struck me, other than the fact that he actually discovered the Megamouth Shark, was the deeply profound emotional connection he had to this journey.
          This is what we wish the role of Nimbus to be in our community, to provide a place where we all share in discoveries-in art, friendship, and in the joy of the journey. Although discovery is the chosen theme for this season, we hope you find it always in every one of our classes and events. See you soon!
Jamie Graff, Director

CAMPS

Holiday Gift & Craft Camp
Instructors: The Nimbus Crafty Crew
Shhhhhh, mum's the word! We will create a treasure trove of gifts for beloved family and friends in this super holiday craft camp. Students will make tree toppers, gobstoppers and lovely strings of shiny things to take home for your holiday celebrations. Our expert crafters will spend the afternoons making all sorts of nifty gifties using so much glue & glitter that clouds of sparkles will no doubt follow your children for days! $95
CA-1 Ages 6-12 | Mon-Wed, December 21-23, 1:00-3:30pm

Space Odyssey Art & Science Camp
Instructors: David Garden, Nancy Willis, Nick Cann, Anne Pentland, The Bakers and other talented Space Cadets
Buckle up for a weeklong space journey into the world of Red Giants, Black Holes, and Super Novas. In this star studded adventure we will explore outer space. There will be out of this world art projects, surreal lunar landscape painting, astronomical science lessons, planetary sculpture building, model making, and more. If you could build your own space station, what would it look like? Is there intelligent life out there in the cosmos? Does E=MC2? Who the heck is making those crop circles? Join our fun-filled, thought provoking voyage to the stars and beyond. The Nimbus Mother Ship departs on December 28th. Sign up soon...there is limited room in this Time/Space Continuum! $160
THEN BLAST OFF to the Cameo Cinema for a special screening of ASTRO BOY. Nimbus discounted class passes ($4) will be given to our explorers on Saturday January 2 at 11:00am. YEAH CAMEO!
CA-2 Ages 6-12 | Mon-Fri, December 28- January 1, 9:00-12:00pm

Jedi Training Camps
Instructors: Obi wan artist staff: David, Anne, Rob and Nick the great masters of Jedi Art and special Yoda Jedi Masters for strength and endurance training. ATTENTION ALL Nimbus Jedis, and Storm troopers! We will be creating beyond the stars Star Wars equipment, designing galactic scenes in pastel, paint, and paper. Our Jedis will build their light sabers, design their training cloaks, design star destroyers and cruisers, and maybe create their own movie posters. Have some super galactic fun each day building Jedi endurance taught by the most experienced Jedi master known today, to develop the fine skills of Jedi tumbling and martial arts moves. Jedi girls encouraged... bring it on! Nimbus Jedi's will hold a very special place in this art universe. $95 (NOTE all accomplished Jedis will be invited to attend our summer expert Jedi camp 2010).
CA-3 Ages 6-10 | Mon-Wed, December 21- 23, 9:30-12pm OR

CA-4 Ages 6-10 | Tues-Thurs, December 29- 31, 1:30-4:00pm

YOUNGEST ARTIST SERIES

Handmade Holiday Gifts for Toddlers
Instructor: Sarah Hall
Show love for family, friends, and the earth by making beautiful unique art from reused and recycled materials! Our young artisans will create cases for paintbrushes made from denim, recycled bangles and bracelets from vinyl records to name a few. Your little ones will be proud to give these glorious gifts from found objects. $25 (Ro Sham Bo passes will be honored towards course fee)
YA-1 Ages Toddler Saturday Dec 12 9:30 - 11:00 (children ages 3 and younger must be accompanied by and adult partner)

Wintery Art for Young Artists
Instructor: Sarah Hall
Calling all snowmen and snow angels! Wander through our wintry wonderland of fun crafts for toddlers. Create shimmering snowy scenes, design sugarplum fairies and sugar cube igloos, snow dough, polar bears, and foaming snow play. Cozy up with us for cocoa and seasonal story time at Nimbus.
YA-2 Ages toddler 2-6 | Mon. Wed. & Fri. Jan.11, 13 & 15 9:30-11:00am $45 OR

Sweet Angel Crafting
Instructor: Sarah Hall
Cherubs and angels will inspire us to create beautiful crafts as we "fly" through art history's angelic imagery. Plenty of mixed media hearts and kisses are in store for your little angels-even a tiny pair of wings to wear will be constructed just in time for Valentine's Day.
YA-4 Ages toddler 2-6 | Mon. Wed. & Fri., Feb 8, 10 & 12, 9:30-11:00am $45 OR

YA-5 Ages toddler 2-6 | Tues & Thurs. Feb. 9 & 11, 9:30 - 11:00am $35 (Children ages 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult partner)

MIXED MEDIA

Ro Sham Bo: Toddler Drop-in Studio
Instructors: Araceli Soto, Sarah Hall
MESSY MUCKING ABOUT IN ART. Toddlers and their adult studio partners (you) can do some free-form, heavyweight, mixed-media, no-holds-barred creations in 2D and 3D, using paint, ceramics, collage, construction, found objects and, sure, even feathers. A wonderful opportunity to work with your little guys, empower their creative energy and applaud their budding, un-bent sense of style and color. Celebrate instinctual art with them. Go crazy. $15/morning; $60/5-morning pass (Note: a special craft day will be held on Dec. 12 See YA- 1 listing for details)
MM-1Young artists 2-5 with an adult partner Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am ongoing

Crazy for Construction
Instructor: David Garden
From simple chairs and houses to wondrous skyscrapers and flying machines. Spend some time with us constructing wood and mixed media sculptural models of the great wonders of the world, or design new wonders of your own. We will provide weekly projects for you to study and build using wood, glue, found materials, and hand tools, with plenty of technical & inspirational support on hand. With a little geometry, measuring skills, and building techniques, who knows, maybe there is a future Frank Lloyd Wright just waiting to be discovered. Come muck about and be the architect of your world! $60
MM-2 Ages 7 and up | Mondays, Jan. 4- Jan. 25, 3:45-5:00pm

Design a Mansion
Instructor: Nick Cann
Come all you builders and architects. In this unique design class students will first sketch ideas and draw up their mansion plans. Then architects will use their sketches and calculations to create a mini-mansion model using balsa wood, and tag board, and other structural supports. Design to your hearts content, perfect for all your budding builders. $55
MM-3 Ages 9 and up | Saturdays, Jan. 23 & 30, 10:00-12:00pm

Chandelier Building - A Glistening Light of Found Objects II
Instructors: Nancy Willis & David Garden
Chandeliers come in all sizes and have both beauty and utility. In this super creative luxurious art event students will begin with an armature that is one part creative and one part functional then determine if they want candle or electric sparkle and finally choose from baubles, branches and old whooziwhatits to embellish their chandelier. Bring in your own jewels, gemstones, or sentimental dangly things to add to the mix. $95
MM-4 All ages | Saturday, January 23 & 30 1:30-4:00pm (Children ages 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)

Loooooong Legged Lizards!
Instructor: Anne Pentland
With materials as simple as cardboard and papier-mache' we will construct FABULOUS sculptures of the craziest, kinds. Design your combo lizard... a chameleon mixed with a Komodo dragon, an Iguana crossed with a Blue Bellied Lizard. Recreate or design your own leggy lizard in this great mixed media class. All Geckos welcome... but must be taken home when you go! $45
MM-5 All ages | Saturday, January 30 2:00-4:30pm; Construction and Saturday, February 6, 2:00-3:30pm; Painting/decorating (Children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)

Etched Glass Barware & Gifts
Instructors: Nimbus Staff
Create lovely etched glassware! Customize glasses for family members, make gifts, or add subtle elegance to everyday objects. Choose from several designs to get started, or bring in some of your own! Come to be inspired by our resource materials and glass items ready to be etched with your imagery. Learn how to design/cut stencil, apply etching cream, and etch on flat or curved surfaces. We'll provide a set of Guinness bar glasses, or bring along some of your own glass item(s) to etch. Protective gear will be provided. $55 (other glass objects will be available for a separate fee).
MM-6 AGES ADULT | Friday, February 5, 6:00-9:00pm

PAINTING & DRAWING

Drawing Club is here to stay due to popular and enthusiastic demand!
Instructors: Anne Pentland & Nick Cann
For the LOVE OF DRAWING! Our enthusiastic clan of club members will love our plans for fall as we continue to explore imaginative ideas and technique building skills. Grab a pencil and join our cherished instructors for a bit of drawing while making friends and expanding your mind's eye, and hand! This is an art "basic" but always a very exciting & surprising class. Be sure to bring your friends for more drawing fun this season. $10/class or $40/5 class pass
PD-1 Ages 6 and up | Wednesdays, ongoing, 4:00-5:00pm

Figure Drawing: Open studio a must for beginners AND seasoned artists!
Instructors: Melissa Baker & Mercedes Baker
THE HUMAN FORM is the most basic and beautiful of subjects for artists of every skill level, trained or beginner. These classes offer drawing in a wide variety of media, individual attention and critique as well as group appreciation and comment. These studio sessions will be serious but delightful evenings of figure studies and still life settings built around professional live models. Please bring your own materials or call for a suggested list. $8 drop-in
PD-2 AGES ADULT | Tuesdays, January 5 - February 16, 7:00- 9:00pm

Paint Works-Open Studio Style-let's get painting!
Instructors: Melissa & Mercedes Baker, Nancy Willis, Anne Pentland & Other Guest Artists
Creativity goes beyond technique, skill, and inspiration. It is life expressing itself through our own unique experience. Let our amazing and experienced instructors help guide you as you learn to work fluently with materials, how to capture the feeling of light, color, atmosphere, shape and imagery, and other basic skills to express your own vision. Painting is a powerful tool that can awaken passion, wonder, and joy. Our Paint Works classes welcome everyone: adults and children, those who have never even picked up a brush, and those who have painted for years.
PD-3 AGES TEEN/ADULT | Tuesdays, Jan 12 - Feb 16, 7:00- 9:00pm
$85 Minimum 3 class pass OR $155 six class series

PD-4 Ages 8-13 | Wednesdays, January 13 - February 17 3:45 - 5:30 pm
$75 Minimum 3 class pass OR $135 six class series

Learning the Layers of Painting a Cake
Instructor: Anne Pentland
In this uniquely sweet painting class we will start by painting three backgrounds at the same time. Working with acrylic paint on board, which dries quickly, we will layer our scenes, learning to add on rather than paint around. Each of our delightful subjects will become a lifelike dessert! Cupcakes, pies, sundaes, and cakes: It will be a RICH learning experience! Many of these gems will be featured in our student gallery at Nimbus' amazing fun and fundraising event May 8, 2010. $35
PD-5 Ages 8-100 | Saturday, February 13 2:00-4:00 pm. Adults will have a blast too!

Encaustic Painting Workshop
Instructor: Cheryl Laube
This encaustic workshop is designed to introduce students to the basic knowledge and techniques of encaustic medium, and methods of encaustic painting-from the classical to the wildly experimental. Participants will learn to make beeswax-based paints from raw materials and learn how to properly apply the paints to a variety of prepared surfaces. Student artists with backgrounds in almost any medium will find this workshop to be an exciting opportunity to expand your visual vocabulary with wax. $125
PD-6 AGES TEEN/ADULT | Saturday and Sunday, February 27 & 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm (bring a sack lunch!)

A Family Portrait
Instructor: Anne Pentland
How did people capture their portraits before the invention of the camera? They hired an artist to paint one. The subject had to sit for many hours to have his or her image reproduced on canvas. We will take advantage of the camera for our starting point: bring a photo of a family member you wish to paint, and create a masterful portrait painting from that image. Or bring a cherished family photo, even include the family dog or cat! We will discuss proportion and anatomy as it applies to our work. $35
PD-7 Ages 7 and up | Saturday, Dec 5, 2:00-4:00pm

Painting Through Art History lll: Modern "isms"
Instructor: Anne Pentland
How many can you name? Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, these were the movements that shook the very traditional art world (and were repudiated by the Ecole des Beaux-Arts) throughout the 1880s. We will study examples of each of these art movements and make our own versions of our favorites! $25/class or $130/6-class pass
PD-8 Ages 8 and up | Thursdays, December 3, 10 & January 7, 14, 21, 28, 4:00-6:00pm

NIMBUS CERAMICS

Open Studio - OK, if you all have not done this..."JUST DO IT!"
Instructor:Will Callnan III and other Nimbus Artists
An ongoing workshop and learning space for all you ceramacists. Just sign in and get your hands in the mud. Consult our dynamite experts, express what you've learned, try new skills, and expand your clay life. Not enrolled? No sweat, you can learn more about our program by playing in clay for a day. $35 drop-in
CL-00 12-Adult | every Sunday 11am-2:00pm, ongoing series

Foundations in Clay: Beginning Hand Building, Wheel Throwing & Sculpture Techniques
Instructor: Will Callnan III
In this class students will be introduced to the joy of working with clay, beginning with hand construction and attachment techniques. Then, get your artistic juices flowing as we master the basics of throwing, creating both sculptural and functional forms: bowls, cylinders, vases, bottles and other goodies! This is an inspiring and versatile medium and a great class for those with little or no wheel experience. $30/class $120/5 class pass
CL-1 Ages 11-100 | Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm, ongoing series
OR
CL-2 AGES TEEN/ADULT | Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm, ongoing series

Ceramic Cookie Jars
Instructor: Anne Pentland
These sentimental treasures will make anyone's grandma proud and make lovely gifts for the holidays, or any occasion. Our ceramic creations will be formed in coiled clay making wonderful lidded cookie containers in any form you desire. You may love your jar so much you won't want to give it away! Fill it full of tasty baked goodies and see who can keep their hands out of the cookie jar! A great Family Activity $45
CL-3 All ages | Saturday, December 5 10:00-11:30am construction AND Sunday, December 20, 1:00-2:00pm for glazing (Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

Holiday Candle Holders
Instructor: Anne Pentland
Elegant evergreen trees, sweetly sculpted snowman sculptures, or holiday holly... these ideas and more will be the starting point for our ceramic candleholders. Come make a beautiful hand made table decoration to light up the holiday season. $45
CL-4 All ages | Sunday, December 6 2:00-3:30pm construction AND Sunday, December 20, 1:00-2:00pm for glazing (Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

JEWELRY DESIGN

Make It and Take It: Introduction to Art Clay Silver Demonstration
Instructor: Arlene Mornick
In this mini class and demonstration the student will learn all about Art Silver Clay and how it can be used to create beautiful silver jewelry in hours rather than days. Art Silver Clay is exactly as the name describes, it is clay that is 99.9% fine silver. Because it is clay, it can be molded, rolled, shaped, carved, stamped, and adorned with other elements to create beautiful jewelry. Once the clay is formed, it is fired in a kiln or heated with a butane torch and you are left with a beautiful piece of silver jewelry. Our instructor will demonstrate Art Clay medium techniques and help you create a special piece of jewelry to take with you. Watching the demonstration is free or sign up to make your own jewelry. $25
BLING-1 AGES TEEN/ADULT | Saturday, December 12. Sign up for a 45 min session. Sessions start on the hour from 1:00-4:00pm. (limited to 2 people per session)

VALENTINE WORKSHOPS

Sweet Valentines Craft Workshop
Instructor: Nimbus Angels
Calling all Cupids! We had so much super sticky sweet fun last year we are at it again! Join our valentine craft workshop full of hearts and kisses and create something special for those you treasure. Design original valentine cards, gifts and goodies with our special staff of artists that will shoot straight to the heart. $25/person or $60/family
VA-1 All ages | Sun., Feb 7, 1:00-3:30pm (Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

Mosaic Heart Beat
Instructor: Anne Pentland
Celebrate the symbol of love, the heart, by forming it in beautiful mosaic tile. We will teach basic mosaic skills on your choice of backing using glass tile on cement board to create wonderful wall decor. Or you may choose to make cement stepping-stones with ceramic tile for a little love in your garden. Lovely! $50
VA-2 All ages | Saturday, February 6 10:00-12:00pm, mosaic work - Monday, Feb 8, 4:00-5:00pm, grouting (Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

PRINTMAKING PROGRAMS

Nimbus Arts is excited to continue our printmaking programs this winter. Experience our fabulous Conrad American- French hand-tooled printing press. Conrad has been making these presses for almost half a century. This impressive ship's wheel of an art tool is on board for you to man! Come see what the buzz is all about by taking one of our new printmaking classes and go home with a portfolio full of creative expression and a heart filled with accomplishment.

Seasons Greetings-printed Artisan Gifts & Cards
Instructor: Anne Pentland & Nancy Willis
In this busy Santa's workshop you will print your own greeting cards and wrapping paper using a variety of techniques: rubber block printing, monotype and collage will all be explored in this gifting fun class. Roll up your sleeves and roll out your personally created cards and paper for family and friends all while exploring fine art of printmaking.
PM-1 Ages 8 and up | Sunday, December 20, 11:00 - 12:30pm $25/person or $60/family
OR
PM-2 Ages Teen/Adult Sunday, December 20, 3:00 - 5:00pm $40

Printmaking Fine Tuning & Fun Basics
Instructor: Nancy Willis
New to printmaking or looking to brush up your printmaking chops, then join Nancy Willis in a full day of printmaking. Class begins with sipping coffee and a demo on monotype techniques and then opens up to a full day of hands on support for all your creative ideas. Lunch will be provided to keep you fueled. Then wind up the day with a glass of wine while we share the series of prints that you just created. No better way to spend a winter day than printmaking with great people. $110
PM-3 AGES TEEN/ADULT | Saturday, February 6, 9:30 -4:00pm

TEXTILE ARTS

Introduction to the Art of Felting
Instructor: Carol Lorraine
Learn the art of wet felting, one of the oldest traditions in the textile arts. This rich art form is re-emerging today, hot on the fashion scene in the form of handbags, clothing and accessories, so naturally we are ON IT! Carol will teach you these basic skills with a great selection of colorful hand-dyed wool from locally farmed sheep and goats. The winter colors of Napa Valley will inspire our work while using collage methods to create a textured, colorful landscape to frame or hang. No experience is necessary. $35/person; $80/family
TA-1 Ages Family | Saturday, February 20, 1:30-4:00pm (Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult partner)

Silk Painting
Instructor: Carol Lorraine
Create a silk painting or scarf of your very own design for the holidays! Students will experience the beauty and fluidity of this colorful ancient Asian art form. Silk scarves make a fun accessory for yourself or a perfect gift. Silk scarves will be provided as your whimsical canvas. $40
TA-2 Ages 8-11 | Saturday, December 19, 10:00 - 12:30pm
OR
TA-3 Ages 12 to adult | Saturday, December 19, 1:30 -4:00pm

ADULT ART ESCAPES

Every Thursday - Day & Evening Sessions!
Join us each week for a new art experience. Each week we will indulge in a different medium - Sample classes in: ceramics, painting, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry making and others. No worries, no commitment, great wines, and the clean up is on us. See what sparks your artistic imagination. These classes are geared for all skill levels. Thursdays.   $45 Ages Teen/Adult

EVENING SESSIONS 6:30-9:00pm

AE-9 December 3, Ceramic Bird Feeders with Anne Pentland

AE-10 December 10, 3D Assemblage with David Garden

AE-11 December 17, Fanciful Drawing with Nick Cann

DAYTIME SESSIONS 9:30am-12:00

AE-1 January 7, Watercolor Painting with Anne Pentland

AE-2 January 14, Jewelry Making with Karin Anderson

AE-3 January 21, Printmaking with Nancy Willis

AE-4 January 28, Media Encausticwith Cheryl Laube

EVENING SESSIONS 6:30-9:00pm

AE-5 February 4, Ceramics with Will Calnan III

AE-6 February 11, Linocut Printmaking with Oscar Aguilar Olea

AE-7 February 18, Oil Painting with Melissa & Mercedes Baker

AE-8 February 25, Sculpture with Will Callnan III

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           NIMBUS HOLIDAY CLASSES

1-2-3... Crafts with Glee!
Instructor: Stephanie Zuntz
In our first class, Nimbusian crafters will create whimsical "Egg people". French children have long made Santas, Angels, or Elves with this essential ingredient in French cooking. If you are watching your cholesterol, don't worry, we will provide the eggs! Our second class will explore teepee-style 3-D tree advent calendars, using a little bit of construction and a lot of sewing. Think of it as Christmas home -ec! Basic sewing and stitching will be taught, and participants will leave class with a new holiday family heirloom. In our third class, winter lights, we will conjure beautiful tea light holders to decorate your holiday table from "pate' a sel", aka salt dough. Join us for these lovely traditional French holiday crafts.$20/class
HO-1 Ages 6 and up | Sundays, December 6, 13, & 20 1:00 - 2:30pm (Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult partner)

Holiday Ornament & Gift Making Studio!
Instructors: Nimbus' Crafty Crew of Merrymakers
Join us for this holiday ornament-making workshop & adorn your home with handmade treasures. Share in creating one-of-a-kind ornaments, and handmade gifts... for your home with your friends and family. Make glittering glass, tin and stitched goodies while sipping cider & sharing stories. A heartwarming crafty morn for all! $25/person; $50/family
HO-2 All ages | Saturday, December 12, 2:00-4:30pm (Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult partner)

Forgotten Treasure Globe Ornament
Instructor: Introducing our fabulous new instructor Marie Ferrini
These freestanding treasures are a peek into holidays past. You will create a delicate diorama using glittered vintage figures, Dresden paper trims, and other specialty crafting items to make charming vignettes within a glittered handmade globe. This will truly be an heirloom quality centerpiece of art with a magical wonderland held within. Perfect for your mantel or holiday tabletop. (Our entire staff is already enrolled!) $65
HO-3 AGES TEEN/ADULT | Thursday, December 10, 6:30-8:30; construction and prep and Sunday, December 13, 3:00- 5:00pm; assembly
OR
HO-4 AGES TEEN/ADULT | Saturday, December 12, 2:00-4:00pm; construction and prep and Sunday December 13, 3:00- 5:00pm; assembly

Let it Snow-Snow Globes
Instructors: Nimbus Staff
This wonderfully wintery workshop will delight both young and old. Make a one of a kind snow globe to treasure for years. These magical, simply constructed snow scenes will make great holiday gifts and dreamy snow flurries of excitement to one and all. Bring in special figurines or waterproof family mementos to incorporate if you like. Our sweet globes will be made from recycled jars and can be made at home too! $25/person; $60/family pass
HO-5 All ages | Saturday, December 19, 10:00-12:00pm (Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult partner)