Throwback Thursday - DRUM NIGHT Recap!

        November 7, 2018 at Art Trek, we hosted our first Drum Circle. Sixty people ranging in age from 7 to 78 gathered here to raise funds for Art Trek and One Spark Academy in an extraordinary way. We spoke to each other through rhythm.

As we were connecting in the drum circle, we did not realize that within hours, we would be connecting through tragedy. That same night, the Borderline shootings brought the unthinkable to our doorstep. In the days that followed, we endured fires, evacuations, and more loss than we could ever imagine.  

         In the darkest times, our true spirit shines through. As we mourn the terrible loss of lives and homes, we find ourselves stronger together as we step up and say, “How can I help?” The Drum Circle was a microcosm of what we know to be true about our community; we are made up of good people and we are here for each other.   

To donate to victims of the Hill Fire, Woolsey Fire, and Borderline 12 visit Ventura County Community Foundation.

Don't Miss Out: Drum Night is Nov. 7th!!

A drum circle is a rhythm-based tool for unity.

This event will be led by the founder of Drumtime, John Lacques who has facilitated hundreds of drum circles since his start in 2003 (check out the videos below to see what a drum circle is all about). If you've never touched a drum before or you are a seasoned professional, you will find a sense of belonging and community in a drum circle. It is fun, uplifting and dynamic. This great event will support Art Trek and One Spark Academy.

Click the banner below to sign-up for the wonderful community event!

*All ages and abilities are welcome to join us. 

This clip shows John Lacques of Drumtime facilitating some rhythm-based events from 2005-2008. Drumtime offers drum programs for team-building and professional development, school programs, special needs' and at-risk communities, private events and more.

John Lacques, Drumtime Founder, Educator, Professional Drummer and Theater Artist. www.drumtime.net

Watercolor Leaves Recap & Upcoming: Merlot and Mosaics Workshop

We had a fabulous time last Thursday at our Cabernet, Canvas, and Color Workshop: Watercolor Leaves! Attendees spent the evening enjoying light appetizers, wine, and wonderful art instruction by Lorelle Patterson - walking away with gorgeous fall leaves painted with watercolor.


Click the flyer below to register for our next Cabernet, Canvas, and Color Workshop: Merlot & Mosaics

We had so much fun at the Teddy Bears' Picnic and Children's Concert!

What a great day! Thank you to everyone who came out to the studio this past Saturday for the fun and whimsical Teddy Bears' Picnic and Children's Concert!  We partnered up with Vet's Here to bring this fabulous event to our community; to help children learn a thing or two about taking good care of their teddy bears with the Mobile Vet's Here Teddy Bears' Surgery Center, an educational library corner brought to you by the Thousand Oaks Library, and to enjoy the ecstatic and interactive concert with Mr. K! 

Enjoy the photos below!

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Fun Upcoming Events at the Thousand Oaks Library

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Upcoming Events in our Studio!

Click the images below to learn more and sign-up!


Scrapbook Soirée

Tuesday, August 14
6:30-9p   $10 per person

 *All Ages


$5 Friday: Tropical Paradise

Friday, August 17
5:30-9p   $5 per person
 

*All Ages

 


Paint Night for Teens

Wednesday, August 22
6-8:30p     $10 per teen

 

*Ages 13-19


Cacti & Succulents Workshop

Thursday, August 23
6:30-9p     $10 per person
 

*Must be 21 or older to attend

 


The Teddy Bears' Picnic Children's Concert

Saturday, September 8
11am-1pm    $5 per person

 

 

*All Ages 

Summer Art Camp - Week 6

We had a fun and exciting Summer with all of our campers and counselors. Thank you to everyone who made it such a special time. Below you will find an array of art that campers created during their last week with us. From Spirit Animals to Shibori Butterflies & Dragonflies. They made it all!

Check out photos below!

Summer Art Camp 2018 Gallery Coming Soon.

#TBT to Summer Art Camp - Week 5

Wow, Summer is flying by! We are having such a blast at our Summer Art Camp!

We are going to #ThrowbackThursday to last week (Week 5) of Summer Camp - campers created everything from Greek Mythological Vases on cardstock to Mona Lisa Smile (mixed media on canvas). Check back next week for Week 6 overview. Can't wait!

Check out photos below!

Posted on July 26, 2018 .

Summer Art Camp - Week 4

Last week was another super fun time at Summer Art Camp. Campers enjoyed creating everything from Wooden Villages to Japanese Block Waves.

What will they create next?!