Children's Program
Code: K0417-22
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Open to All
Subject to specific age requirements, students of any skill/knowledge level.
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Ages 4-5
Wonderful World of Eric Carle
Jun 27 - Jul 1, 2022
9AM - 12PM
Concept
Explore the wild world of characters created by amazing children’s book author and illustrator, Eric Carle. Celebrate classic books like The Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug and many more! What makes Eric Carle’s characters so special? How can we mimic his legendary style to create unique artworks of our own? We explore these questions as we craft our favorite real and imaginary animals in a variety of mediums including paint, watercolors, oil pastels, crayons, plaster caste material and others!
Faculty
Anjanette Garcia
Anjanette’s illustrations inspire connection, creativity, and resilience for youth and adults alike. She combines her field experience as an Environmental Science Educator in her visual art and facilitation style. Originally from California she completed her BA in printmaking from Whittier College.
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Workshop Details
Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
NEW: Tuition includes a welcome dinner and lunches. In our effort to foster a stronger sense of community and accessibility at Anderson Ranch, we include the welcome dinner and all lunches as part of the tuition for summer workshop students. Our hope is that this adjustment will encourage all students to come together to share meals and engage in meaningful conversations. The Ranch Café Meal Plan, which is included with Room and Board fees, strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. Learn more.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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