Sunday, May 13, 2012
at McGroarty Arts Center

12:00-2:00pm and 2:30-4:30pm

Call now to reserve seats for the workshops 818-352-5285.

The Living Aquarium
12:00-2:00pm
Ages: 5 and up

Thomas J. Fountain III leads an "aquatic" puppet-making and performance workshop for ages 5 and up. Participants will make one of three types of puppets: rod puppets, hand puppets or marionettes in the forms of crabs, fish or seahorses. All materials are provided.

At the conclusion of each hour, students will be directed with their puppet creation to create a living picture of an aquarium set to music.

Making Shadow Characters 
2:30-4:30pm
Age: All (kids ages 6-12 must be accompanied by an adult)

Join Maria Bodmann for this two (2) hour workshop. Learn how to make a simple Balinese style shadow puppet. Use mallets and chisles to punch out shapes in heavy cardstock; let the light shine through to reveal your chadow character.

The first ever Art Walk at McGroarty Arts Center!You've met the artists in the gallery, now meet the artists at the art fair!

Jewelry . Pottery . 2D art and more!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

11:00am -3:00pm

Upper Parking lot in the beautiful outdoors.

Take some time to view the popular art exhibition inside of the historic home.

Sunday, January 29, 2012, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
at McGroarty Arts Center

FREE with advance reservation!
$10 for parent/child pairs without advance reservation.

Ages: 3-5 (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Victoria Goring creates stories live from children's suggestions. Each story is a journey into imagination, with wholesome, positive messages and guaranteed surprises! What child won’t be amazed to see someone create a story right out of thin air? Best of all, children will be inspired to create, to speak out, and to love live theater! Of course, adults love to participate too! After the performance, audience members are invited to stay for Q&A with Victoria, and for dress-up time.

About Victoria: Victoria is an actor, a writer, and a mom, which means she has read thousands of children's books, all with a critical eye. She believes that all children are creative and that learning happens when we engage the intellect, body, and emotions of the student, so that each child can approach an idea in a way that makes sense to them. Through encouragement, each child can learn to express their own voice, develop their own unique interests, and perceive the world from varying perspectives. The result is well-rounded human beings with empathy and problem solving skills that will last a lifetime.

Call now to reserve your spot!

Gallery Opening: Friday, March 9, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Exhibition Dates: March 12-March 23, 10:00am-6:00pm

CLOSED SUNDAYS

CLOSED MARCH 15th

Art Fair: Saturday, March 24, 11:00am-3:00pm

2012 Theme: "Just California." John Steven McGroarty wrote his iconic poem "Just California" in 1933, describing the idyllic and natural beauty of the state of California. We know California is more than the "...light of leaping rivers, and the flash of popped plains." California has long thrived on its continual reinvention.

We asked artists to investigate topics relevant to California: immigration, the impact of information technology on business and communication, California's tumultuous infrastructure, disastrous earthquakes and fires, racial panic, and unemployment. Explore their findings in the first ever Art Fair & Gallery at McGroarty Arts Center!