Education

TeenStudio

Call (408) 247-9340 or email education@tritonmuseum.org for information and registration.

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TeenStudio Registration form

TeenStudio is an art program giving voice and artistic instruction to serious young artists in high school who want a head start in their art education and careers. Learn from some of the region’s most noted artists and art educators who will guide you in the creation of your own art and the expression of your own visions. Experience how the art world works by learning from the pros. TeenStudio consists of an exciting series of workshops in which students will receive focused instruction and tips from various professional artists, while they explore a variety of art media and techniques. TeenStudio is funded by the Borgenicht Foundation.

Franklin

Monoprint with Nicola Franklin

This workshop will introduce you to free form printmaking with the emphasis on experimentation and creativity. Learn to create innovative and unique prints using drawing, painting, collage, relief and more. All materials provided.

Class date: Saturday, March 17th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
Fee:Free, pre-registration (required) now open

Preciado

Sculpture with Al Preciado

In the workshop, students will investigate Mixed Media Sculpture using the human form, animals, vessels, shelter and references to mythology to build and construct a free standing or pedestal based sculpture. Materials used will be oil-based clay, sticks, wire, foil, wood , wire and other mixed media materials and found objects. A short introduction will include discussion of contemporary sculpture artists and an overview of the whole project. Students will start with a series of maquettes (small study) and build a final larger piece based on subject matter and materials they want to utilize.

Class date: Saturday, May 19th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
Fee: Free, registration opens on March 20, 2012

 

An Opportunity for Teens to Express Themselves

Open to Santa Clara Junior and Senior High School Students

Utility Box Art Competition,a pilot program to discourage graffiti on traffic signal controller cabinets – a favorite blank canvas for “taggers” -- has been launched by the City’s Cultural Advisory Commission. The project at the Kaiser Homestead entrance covered the grey metal utility box with hand-painted original artwork of a multi-color basket of flowers.The anti-graffiti tactic has been successful in other cities. In addition to deterring graffiti, the artwork adds color and interest to the utilitarian objects that are found on busy intersections.

The next utility box could be painted by YOU! If you’re a junior or senior high school student in Santa Clara, you are invited to submit your original design to the Cultural Advisory Commission for judging. The theme is “A Reflection of Your Community,” and it can be your ideas about what represents your surroundings, the City of Santa Clara, or what you hope for the future of Santa Clara. The winner will receive a small scholarship and the opportunity to paint his/her design on next utility box. The deadline to enter is February 29, 2012.

The program is funded through donations to the “Keep Santa Clara Clean” trust fund. For more information and entry forms, contact the Cultural Advisory Commission Liaison at 408-615-2210.