Children's Program

Code: K1316-22

    • Ages 4-5

Pirates at Sea

Aug 29 - Sep 2, 2022

9AM - 12PM

Concept

Argh matey! In this workshop, become a pirate and seafarer, sail along the seas, search for treasure, create a sailing companion and a map of sea monsters to avoid. Get ready to create eye patches, pirate ships, papier-mâché parrots and discover the most valuable treasure of all: the imagination.

This workshop is taught by a bilingual art educator who will support our English and Spanish speaking participants through the use of both languages during instruction. 

El taller será dado por un profesor de artes profesional que apoyará tanto a nuestros participantes hispanoparlantes como a los que hablan inglés haciendo uso de ambos lenguajes durante la clase.

Piratas en el mar

¡Ay amigo! En este taller conviértete en pirata y marinero, navega por los mares, busca tesoros, crea un compañero de navegación y un mapa de monstruos marinos que debes evitar. Prepárate para crear parches de ojos, barcos piratas, loros de papel maché y descubrir el tesoro más valioso de todos: la imaginación.

Faculty

Olivia Martinez

Youth and Community Engagement Manager

Olivia was raised in San Francisco, California, and graduated from Colorado College in 2020 with a B.A. in Education and minors in Southwest Studies and Spanish. She has worked at the Denver Art Museum and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College and is also a certified Colorado Environmental Educator. Olivia completed her Master’s in Teaching at Colorado College with a focus on Elementary Education in 2021. When not working with young people she is always looking for good food, creating, and cruising around on her bike. Preferred Pronouns: She/Her

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Workshop Details

Child & Teen Scholarships

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, both individuals and foundations, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

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