Paintbox Kids

Our Mission

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:40:23 +0000

Why Paintbox Kids?
5 Qualities That Make Our Program Unique

• We view you and your children as individuals. Our highly trained staff values and appreciates your child’s unique personality and interests.
• We believe that joyful learning takes place in a supportive atmosphere of non competitive, judgement free communication.
• We teach skill based creativity, carefully assessing your child’s readiness on an ongoing basis.
• Paintbox understands that parents know their children best. This is why parents are always welcome in our studio during classes if they feel this is best for their child.
• We are passionate about what we do. You will feel our enthusiasm as your child makes and takes creative leaps!

Featured Instructor: Laura Miera

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:39:20 +0000

ArtfulStories© was created by Laura Miera, M.A., after seeing how children love to act out books with fun games, art and music during her work as a Literacy Director with California Families For Literacy. A shy child, Laura’s passion for theater, stories, pop music and crafts helped in developing the confidence and social skills children can struggle with. After a B.A. in Theater, she worked and studied off Broadway where she was inspired by cool artists, some scary geniuses and, mostly, ordinary theater folk who taught her new things like how to sew, cook chicken soup and laugh with joy. In Los Angeles, she studied at The Drama Therapy Institute and received her M.A. at Loyola Marymount University before licensing as an Art Therapist in 1998. Laura looks forward to sharing her love of stories, her record player and her enthusiasm for all budding thespians!

Craft Parties

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:38:31 +0000

Call our studio for customized themes and pricing information.

Paintbox Kids can help you create life long memories!
t. 626-808-0330

Looking for something different to do? Parents have you ever wanted to have a craft party with friends? Ever wanted to round up a bunch of kids to have a craft party?

The Paintbox studio is a creative and fun place to hold your craft party or social night out. We provide your guests with a fun and festive atmosphere to come and create! Let us help you plan your craft project. We offer instruction in card making, scrapbooking, stamping, altered art, glitter art and more! Bring your own refreshments and snacks or order in!

There is a gift for the guest of honor (the person who reserves the studio with their guests). There will also be raffles and prizes for your guests!

Call the studio to reserve a fun night from 5 PM to 8 PM.
$25.00 per adult
$15.00 per child

l. We provide instruction and most of the materials for craft projects, but, you may need to bring in some basic items depending on the project, like: a paper trimmer, scissors, black pen and adhesives. We’ll let you know.

2. A minimum of six (6) adults or kids are required to hold a party. Instructors normally prepare packets & materials one to two days before a party so it is important that we have an accurate count of reservations at that time.

3. A 48 hour notice is required to cancel a party and to receive a refund. Please call the studio with additional questions or more details.

Hours & Availability

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:37:45 +0000

As Always, please call ahead for Open Studio Hours & Availability

Walk in and make art with your child, with a friend, or by yourself. We offer an inspiring selection of traditional and recycled art materials, ideas for projects, guidance and clean up!

Hourly rate per art-maker is $8.00 and includes all materials. Drop off Open Studio is available for an additional $8/hour. We can also provide instruction for an additional $8/hour.

There is a discounted rate of $20/hour for open studio, drop off, and instruction.

Queen Laura from DRAMAGINATION Presents:

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:34:50 +0000

The Queen Of Hearts!
Saturday, March 26th From 11:00am to 12:45pm
For Boys & Girls Ages 3 – 5
$50 per child ($5.00 dollar sibling discount)

participant Taught by: Queen Laura

Queen Laura will take all royal subjects to her very own Wonderland! Fall down the rabbit hole and come on an adventure with dress-up, pretend tea party and lots of make-believe! Don’t miss this magical time to allow your imagination to soar as “Queen Laura Rules!” A Scrumptious Deliumptious Tea & Muffins will follow with a Cheerful Craft Making of Wabbits!

* To register for this and all classes at Paintbox Kids, call Rose at 626-808-0330.

Arful Stories Drama©, Pre-ensemble

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:26:51 +0000

8 WEEKS SPRING April 27- June 16
“NUTSHELL KIDS” stories by
Maurice Sendack

(Ages 3-6 with one adult)
This 45 minute mommy & me class is designed for one adult to accompany each child (Caregivers welcomed.) Adults will join in all activities. An informal showcase in June is designed for the young participants to learn collaboration with the “Ensemble” group (6-10 years olds.) This showcase will be for participants only and not invited guests.

8 classes Group (A) Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. (MAX 12 total/ 6 pairs)
*Last class is a Performance: Thurs, June 16, 5pm (no am class) (in collaboration with Older Group C participants only)
8 classes Group (B) Thursdays, 12- 12:45 p.m (MAX 12 total/ 6 pairs)
*Last class is a Performance: Thurs, June 16, 4pm (no am class) (in collaboration with Older Group C participants only, no guests)

one child only & one adult, $ 150 fee
two children & one adult, $225 fee

Artful Stories Drama© creates a safe and fun environment created for boys and girls as they bring stories to life through theater games, music and art making. Each session of this spring workshop will use for inspiration Maurice Sendak’s classic story collection The Nutshell Library and the off-Broadway musical inspired by it. Students learn literary skills and dramatic techniques such as character exploration, scene development, and improvisation while having fun pantomiming a lion in a pet store, making props for a five-star chicken soup restaurant and get a shot at directing their very own “movie of my life.” Taught by New York stage theater professional and California Families For Literacy program director, Laura Miera, M.A.

* To register for this and all classes at Paintbox Kids, call Rose at 626-808-0330.

Arful Stories Drama©, Ensemble

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:25:47 +0000

8 WEEKS SPRING April 27- June 16
“NUTSHELL KIDS” stories by
Maurice Sendack

(Ages 7-10)
The same material as the PreEnsemble class but geared for older students. An informal showcase in June is designed for the older ensemble students to learn collaboration with the younger “Pre-ensemble” group (3-6 year olds with adults) and will be required to perform with both Parent/Child Groups on Thursday, June 16, from 4-6pm. This showcase is designed for participants only and not invited guests. However, one guest per student is invited to a preview of the showcase by attending the last 15 minutes of either the June 2nd or June 9th class.

8 classes Group (C) Thursdays, 4- 5:30 p.m (MAX 12 children, ages 7- 10)
*Last class is a Performance: Thurs, June 16, 4 – 6pm (in collaboration with Group A & Group B only)

fee per student ages 7-10: $ 150

* To register for this and all classes at Paintbox Kids, call Rose at 626-808-0330.

Lego® Pre-Engineering

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:24:31 +0000

9am-12pm (3hrs)
Session A: June 20th thru June 24th
Session B: June 27th thru July 1st
Session C: August 8th thru August 12th
All sessions run Monday thru Friday, Ages 5 to 6
$195. each session
participant Taught by: LEGO® Michael

Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cards, buildings and other constructions out of LEGO® bricks. While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Children with prior experience in our classes will be given chal4lenges and “reverse engineering” problems, while less experienced children will be provided with more direct instruction.

* To register for this and all classes at Paintbox Kids, call Rose at 626-808-0330.

Lego® FUNdamentals

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:23:52 +0000

1pm-4pm (3hrs)
Session A: June 20th thru June 24th
Session B: June 27th thru July 1st
Session C: August 8th thru August 12th
All sessions run Monday thru Friday, Ages 7 to 12
$195. each session
participant Taught by: LEGO® Michael

Have your child become a Play Well Engineer! Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. From race cars to Battletracks, this is a hands-on and minds-on camp suitable for LEGO novices to “maniacs.” Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and returning students to reach the next level of engineering comprehension all while having fun.

* Enrollment for LEGO® Summer-Camp is on a first-come, first-served basis. All materials will be provided. No refunds will be issued within 48 hours of class time. Class may be cancelled if a minimum enrollment of 11 students is not met.

* To register for this and all classes at Paintbox Kids, call Rose at 626-808-0330.

Lego® Animation

RoseAtPaintbox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:22:06 +0000

9am-12pm (3hrs)
Summer Session A: July 11th thru July 15th, Monday through Friday
Spring Session B: April 11th thru April 15th Monday through Friday
Ages 5 to 16 $195. each participant, each session
an additional 1 time $25.00 material fee is required

Ready to take your fascination with Legos to the next level? Bring in your favorite Legos, or use ours to create amazing movies. The ideas will be yours, the sets will be built by you, and you will operate all the equipment to bring your masterpiece to the big screen. Whether it’s a re-creation of an epic pirate battle scene, or an adventure in another galaxy, this class is the ultimate place to play with Legos. All movies will be professionally edited and available to view and download at MoviesByKids.com!

* To register for this and all classes at Paintbox Kids, call Rose at 626-808-0330.