Cart’m staff member Sunshine will hold a workshop on Saturday, February 5th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students will learn to make Valentine gifts with recycled materials.
Contact info. Sunshine @ 503.812.6645 or @ CART’M 503.368.7764
$5.00 per child
no drop-offs younger than 8 yrs. old
The Hoffman Center Open Clay Studio is open twice a week for anyone to come work on their projects. Hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can purchase clay, plus there are a number of bisque pieces available to buy as well. All experience levels are welcome and a Studio Host is available to answer questions and offer tips. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost is $2 per hour, which includes glazing and firing up to the finished product. Clay is $1 per 2 pound section. For more information, contact Bruce Phillips at longboardmenow@yahoo.com.
The Hoffman Center in Manzanita has been awarded a $23,000 grant by the Laird Norton Family Foundation to fund its “Outside the Box Arts” program at Nehalem Elementary School. The program is an expansion and extension of the “Art Moms” program run the past two years by parent volunteers Beth Basile and Angelle Soans, with assistance from other local artists.
The grant will fund supplies, instruction during weekly art sessions at the school, public showings and displays. At the end of the year, each student will also receive a portfolio of his or her work.
“The program challenges children to think ‘outside the box’ and to see their world in different and unexpected ways,” said Hoffman Center board member and program developer Annie Naranjo-Rivera. “Hands-on instruction is offered in a variety of media, including two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, performing arts and creative writing.”
”We were obviously very pleased to receive this grant. It will allow our community to provide more art experiences for local kids, offering them an early appreciation for creative activities that can last a lifetime,” said Center president David Dillon. “Now, in partnership with Laird Norton, we can do much more — help with oversight, communications with the school, volunteer training, evaluations, feedback and payroll,”
The Hoffman Center and the Eugene Schmuck Foundation helped buy supplies for the “Art Moms” in the past, and the Mudd-Nick Foundation funded the annual year-end art show/dinner for families, volunteers and Nehalem Elementary students. “Art for kids in our area would not be possible without the numerous supporters, dedicated parents and community volunteers,” added Dillon.
The grant will not cover the whole cost of the program, so additional financing will be sought from local organizations, businesses and individuals. “We will be approaching a number of these folks to see if they can help round out the ‘Outside the Box Arts’ experience with some additional resources, specifically money,” said Dillon.
Based in Seattle, the Laird Norton Family Foundation is a private family foundation that makes grants for charitable purposes in the U.S. in areas of Climate Change, Global Fundamentals, Arts in Education, and Watershed Stewardship.
The Hoffman Center is an Oregon nonprofit 501(c)3 organization which supports and encourages artistic, cultural and educational activities in north Tillamook County by providing facilities, funding, promotion and other assistance.
The Hoffman Center in Manzanita will host three performances of “A Thousand Cranes,” featuring 18 local children in the cast and crew, August 20, 22 and 23.
The shows will cap off a three-week Summer Drama Camp for children ages 4 to 16 led by Annie Naranjo-Rivera. Students learned acting techniques, auditioned for roles and rehearsed the show during the camp.
“A Thousand Cranes” is the story of a young victim of the Hiroshima atomic bomb who later develops radiation sickness. With an optimistic outlook, she begins to fold a thousand paper cranes in hopes of fulfilling the legend: If a sick person folds a thousand paper origami cranes the gods will grant her wish and make her well again.
Performances will be held Friday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. A special performance will be put on Monday, Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. at the Nehalem Bay State Park Amphitheatre.
Tickets to the Friday and Sunday shows will cost $5 and will be available at the door.
Cast members from “Cassie the Crab and Rosita the Island Girl” , the 2009 Drama Camp production.
The Hoffman Center in Manzanita will offer a three-week Summer Drama Camp for children ages 5 to 18. Led by Annie Naranjo-Rivera, the camp will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, from Aug. 2 through 20 at 594 Laneda Ave.
Students will audition for, rehearse and perform a full-length stage production of “A Thousand Paper Cranes.” The play tells the story of young Japanese girl and her magical wish.
Students will learn about stage acting, projection and movement, in addition to making original costumes and artwork for the production.
No performing experience is necessary. Tuition for the camp is $100 for the whole session. As the camp runs over the lunch hour, participants should bring a lunch.
Naranjo-Rivera has over 10 years of experience working with children on the stage. She studied at Lewis and Clark College for her BA in Theatre Arts. She has worked with numerous children’s theaters around the country, directing, stage-managing, designing sets and props, choreographing, and designing stage lighting.
A limited number of scholarships will be available, thanks to the support of local businesses and art lovers. Parents interested should ask when registering.
Register now by downloading Kids Camp Registration Form, phoning 503-368-3846 or e-mailing hoffmancenter@nehalemtel.net.
Lynn & the Boom Wackers (Summer 2009)
The Hoffman Center will host seven Summer Art Camps for kids during the week of Aug. 2-6. All sessions will be held at the Center building at 594 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. The classes will cost $65 per student, with a separate lab fee added on.
“It’s All in the B-A-G,” a class for kids 5-10, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon each day and be led by Lynn Thomas. Students will perform simple tunes on recorders and boomwhacker, learning the difference between rhythm and pitch, and experiment with a variety of sounds while playing traditional folk songs. Lab fee $10.
“Clay PlayShop,” for ages 7-10, will be held 10 a.m. to noon each day and be led by Glenna Gray. Students will learn coil, ball and slab building techniques and explore surface decoration possibilities, and finally glaze and fire their own pieces. Lab fee $15.
“Dreams and Themes,” led by Mia Steury, will run from 10 a.m. to noon each day. Students, ages 5-10, will explore the secret world of dreams on canvas and create paintings inspired by the vibrant works of Mark Chagall. Lab fee $10.
“In Your Own Words,” for ages 5-10, will be led by local poet Travis Champ from 10 a.m. to noon each day. Students will learn to write their own stories, legends or adventures, and end up making a book to fill with their own words. Lab fee $5.
“Make Your Own Puppets,” will be led by Janet Maher from 10 a.m. to noon. She will teach kids ages 8-12 how to sculpt the head for their own puppet with clay and paper-mâché, paint and decorate a face, add hair, feathers or sequins, then design and attach a cloth body. Lab fee $8.
Nichole & Kids show off their art (Summer 2009)
“Multimedia Extravaganza” will be held 1 – 3 p.m. each day. Leader Nichole Poole will help students experiment with a variety of artistic media. “Come fearlessly and ready for fun,” says Nichole. “There are no rules in this class!” Lab fee $8.
“Hot Off the Press,” for ages 12 and up will also be held 1 – 3 p.m. daily. Sarah Skye Archer will lead students as they write journals and learn to print their own works on the Center’s printing press. Lab fee $5.
A limited number of scholarships will be available, thanks to the support of local businesses and art lovers. Parents interested should ask when registering.
To register download the Kids Camp Registration Form , phone 503-368-3846 or e-mail hoffmancenter@nehalemtel.net. Space is still available, so register now.