| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Pottery Classes at Club Mud Presented by Club Mud March 12, 2012-March 13, 2013 Club Mud is a full functioning ceramic studio offering classes and workshops in a variety of clay and glass mediums. With fourteen wheels, slab rollers, extruders, electric and gas kilns, we are able to offer a unique variety of opportunities for anyone interested in working with clay. | Club Mud | 03/12/12- 03/13/13 | West Jordan |
Summer Camps • First People • Ages 7-10Presented by Bad Dog Arts August 13-August 17, 2012
Discover Native American culture through art. We will learn about different native traditions, symbols, storytelling and the importance of the natural world. Have fun exploring pottery, weaving, jewelry making and creating your own symbols & stories. | Bad Dog Arts | 08/13/12- 08/17/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Camps • Greek Gods and Monsters • Ages 9 -12Presented by Bad Dog Arts August 6-August 10, 2012
Discover the gods, goddesses, and monsters of the ancient Greek world from Athena to Zeus, and Cyclops to Hydra. Have fun drawing these characters as well as imagining new ones. Other projects this week include making masks and monster sculptures. | Bad Dog Arts | 08/06/12- 08/10/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Camp - Math, Music & Digital Media, grades 5&6Presented by The Leonardo at Library Square at The Leonardo at Library Square August 6-August 10, 2012
The intersections between music and mathematics have fascinated scholars and musicians for centuries. Researchers have even proven that certain pieces of music are more popular due to their mathematical structures.
In this four-day camp, we’ll examine math-music connections through hands-on explorations, experimenting with sound making and visualization and documenting our findings with digital media. At the end of the workshops, each participant will take home a... | The Leonardo at Library Square | 08/06/12- 08/10/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Camps • Down the Rabbit Hole • Ages 5-6Presented by Bad Dog Arts July 30-August 3, 2012
Alice in Wonderland will be our inspiration for new artistic adventures. We will use a variety of art materials and ideas of the imaginary world of Wonderland in our projects including: fantasy paintings, silly hats, and character drawings. | Bad Dog Arts | 07/30/12- 08/03/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Camps • Jungle Mania • Ages 7-10Presented by Bad Dog Arts July 25-July 27, 2012
Get ready to roar, squawk, and howl with excitement for this Bad Dog summer camp. Be inspired by the sounds, animals, plants, and sights of the jungle world. Some activities include a 3-D jungle scene and paintings inspired by the art of Henri Rousseau.
Check for Discount Ticket | Bad Dog Arts | 07/25/12- 07/27/12 | Salt Lake City |
Weekly Afro-Brazilian Dance ClassPresented by Shango Music and Dance, DBA Samba Fogo February 2-July 26, 2012
Fun, energetic, great workout. pen to adults and adolescents of all ability levels. Live Drumming! Free Parking!
Open to all levels.
"Beginner Breakdown" class, every Thursday 6:00-6:30, just an extra $3. | Shango Music and Dance, DBA Samba Fogo | 02/02/12- 07/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Camps • Dragons • Ages 9-12Presented by Bad Dog Arts July 16-July 20, 2012
Explore the magnificent world of dragons through myth, legend and lore. From ancient to modern we are going to create a variety of dragon inspired artwork using collage, painting, and mixed media techniques. | Bad Dog Arts | 07/16/12- 07/20/12 | |
URBAN ART - Summer Teen Workshop, grades 10-12Presented by The Leonardo at Library Square at The Leonardo at Library Square July 16-July 20, 2012
Every so often you see something original an otherwise empty wall—a piece of “urban art” that brings color, curiosity and originality to a cityscape. Most times the artist worked without being paid, just for the opportunity of making a moment, a surprise, a gift to an overlooked site.
| The Leonardo at Library Square | 07/16/12- 07/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Camps • Heroes and Villians • Ages 7-10Presented by Bad Dog Arts July 9-July 13, 2012
Discover the world of brave crime fighters who protect the public from evil threats against humanity. We will explore known superheroes and villains as well as invent new ones. Some activities this week include creating comic book inspired stories and a mask-making project. | Bad Dog Arts | 07/09/12- 07/13/12 | Salt Lake City |
Basic Photography WorkshopPresented by Rocky Mountain School of Photography June 23-June 29, 2012
This course is a perfect opportunity for any budding photographer who wants to get away from AUTO mode and begin using their DSLR on MANUAL mode. This one-week course is being led by SLC-based educator and photographer, Lynn Hoffman-Brouse.
| Rocky Mountain School of Photography | 06/23/12- 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
Bad Dog Arts • Summer Camps • Puppets • Ages 7-10Presented by Bad Dog Arts June 25-June 29, 2012
There are so many kinds of puppets!! Explore the wonderful world of puppetry by creating finger puppets, sock puppets, shadow puppets and hand puppets. You will also have fun inventing personalities of your new puppet friends and creating stories to put on puppet shows. | Bad Dog Arts | 06/25/12- 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
POP ART THEN & NOW Summer Teen Workshop, grades 10-12Presented by The Leonardo at Library Square at The Leonardo at Library Square June 25-June 29, 2012
This interactive four-day workshop looks at the past and present forms of Pop Art -- its sources, its challenges, and its unstoppable energy. Each student will make an original work of art in the Pop style. They’ll also learn how to make comic and storyboard illustration, and then create their own zine, graphic novel, or comic. | The Leonardo at Library Square | 06/25/12- 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
Teen Workshop - Fleas, Fractals and Physics: Decoding Nature with Science, Math and Art, grades 7-9Presented by The Leonardo at Library Square at The Leonardo at Library Square June 25-June 29, 2012
Fractal geometry is everywhere in nature. Take a close look at ferns or clouds and notice the repeating geometric patterns. A growing understanding of the mathematics behind fractals are giving us deeper insights into nature, inspiring innovation across disciplines—from filmmakers and fashion designers, to physicians and researchers. | The Leonardo at Library Square | 06/25/12- 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
Cooking Classes: Asian Alfresco Summer Delights Presented by Taste Culinary Boutique at Gardner Village June 29, 2012
Spend the evening touring through Asia with Laila as she introduces you to some delicious Asian fusion dishes. Sample some amazing dishes such as Edamame dip with won-ton chips, Avocado and mango salad with shrimp, scattered California roll sushi salad, Thai salmon fish cakes with sticky chili sauce and finish it off with a delicious dessert. | Taste Culinary Boutique | 06/29/12 | West Jordan |
Bad Dog Arts • Summer Camps • Rockin' Robin • Ages 5-6Presented by Bad Dog Arts June 18-June 22, 2012
Have fun creating a variety of art projects inspired by songs and stories we listen to. Large bird paintings, recycled material sculptures, and shakers will be a few of the fun projects we will create this week. | Bad Dog Arts | 06/18/12- 06/22/12 | Salt Lake City |
Bad Dog Arts • Summer Camps • Shake Rattle and Roll • Ages 5-6Presented by Bad Dog Arts June 18-June 22, 2012
Have a ball listening to music and stories and creating art projects inspired by what you hear. We will construct a mixed media sculpture, create a painting of our favorite animal and make shakers. | Bad Dog Arts | 06/18/12- 06/22/12 | Salt Lake City |
Cooking Classes: Traditional South Indian Luncheon Presented by Taste Culinary Boutique at Gardner Village June 22, 2012
Traditional South Indian food is a far departure from the items that you find in most Indian restaurants across the United States. Learn to make a simple and healthy lunch of tomato rasam (clear tomato-cilantro soup), beans poriyal (green beans stir-fried with coconut and spices), vengaya sambar (a tamarind-based lentil stew with onions) served over rice, and thayir sadam (a cooling blend of rice and yoghurt tempered with spices). After you try this meal, you will wonder why... | Taste Culinary Boutique | 06/22/12 | West Jordan |
Bad Dog Arts • Summer Camps • Art Around the World • Ages 7-10Presented by Bad Dog Arts June 11-June 15, 2012
Pack your bags and get ready to travel around the world! Make art projects inspired by different destinations and get a passport stamp at each stop. Projects include dot paintings from Australia, Mexican paper mache sculptures, and animal drawings from Africa. | Bad Dog Arts | 06/11/12- 06/15/12 | Salt Lake City |
POP ART THEN & NOW Summer Teen Workshop, grades 7-9Presented by The Leonardo at Library Square at The Leonardo at Library Square June 11-June 15, 2012
This interactive four-day workshop looks at the past and present forms of Pop Art -- its sources, its challenges, and its unstoppable energy. Each student will make an original work of art in the Pop style. They’ll also learn how to make comic and storyboard illustration, and then create their own zine, graphic novel, or comic. | The Leonardo at Library Square | 06/11/12- 06/15/12 | Salt Lake City |
Writers at Work Writers ConferenceJune 5-June 9, 2012 W@W presents its 27th annual conference, to be held at the intimate and historic Alta Lodge in Alta?s picturesque mountain setting. This will be an intensive writing experience, open to all writers, including beginners, in a secluded setting perfect for writers, writer/teachers, editors, and agents to share ideas and practice their craft with personal feedback.
Workshop Faculty
Non-Fiction: Steve Almond: I Am Writing to Break Your Heart
Multi-genre: Pete Fromm: Beginning... | | 06/05/12- 06/09/12 | |
Cooking Classes: Summertime Fiesta Presented by Taste Culinary Boutique at Gardner Village June 8, 2012
Sizzle up your summer with this spicy summer south of the border menu. Join Laila as she teaches you to prepare fresh salsa, Gaspacho Soup with Cucumber ice cubes, Salpicon (Beef flank steak salad), healthy tilapia fish tacos, and finish it off with refreshing watermelon ice. | Taste Culinary Boutique | 06/08/12 | West Jordan |