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After School – Create Your Own Storybook World!
Children will be inspired by a different artist each month and create 3D sculptural worlds from their own conceptualized 2D drawings.
What you’ll do
In this imaginative, hands-on art class, young artists will explore the magical worlds of beloved artists & illustrators. Each month they will learn about a different artist: Phoebe Wahl (January), Antje Damm (February), Karen Collins (March), and Richard Scary (April-May). Inspired by their playful styles, students will design and develop their very own characters—deciding where these characters live, work, play, eat, and sleep! Students will be working independently as well as in groups to develop their visual storytelling muscles.
Children will create 3D sculptural worlds from their conceptualized 2D drawings. They will bring their stories to life using a mix of expressive art materials, including:
- watercolor, paint, pens, and collage
- recycled and found objects to build unique scenes
Together, we will learn:
- How to use watercolor techniques to add color and mood
- How scale helps characters and environments feel real
- The arc of a story—beginning, middle, and end
- How to build a world using background, middle ground, and foreground
By the end of the class, each child will have created their own illustrated story scene full of imagination, personality, and creativity. A perfect class for kids who love drawing, storytelling, and building new worlds!
Pick-up Service
We also offer a free pick-up service for your kids if you are unable to drop them off after school.
More more information, please contact Melissa Agocs at [email protected].
About your Instructor
Alice Pennes
Alice Pennes is a maker and teaching artist. She specializes in leading creative experiences that inspire play and self-empowerment. Her career as an “Art Lady” started as a summer camp job but has evolved to encompass artists of all ages and abilities. In her personal practice she is currently exploring the intersection of natural dye and fabric repurposing/reuse.
http://www.alicepennes.com
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
After School – Create Your Own Storybook World!
Children will be inspired by a different artist each month and create 3D sculptural worlds from their own conceptualized 2D drawings.
Schedule
Tuesdays, April 28 – May 26, 2026
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
Experience Level
All-Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAge(s)
7, 8, 9, 10 and 11Registration
Monthly Registration Cost:
$125
