Artist Receives Grant to teach 4th & 5th grade kids at
Escondido Children’s Museum
Escondido Children’s Museum
Who: Jane LaFazio partners with Escondido Children’s Museum to teach 4th and 5th graders from the underserved population of San Diego North.
What: Free Weekly 2-hour creative classes based on the exhibits at the Escondido Children’s Museum.
Jane’s program is called
“Mundo Lindo ~ Beautiful World”
Where kids discover the joy and power of creativity…
The classes are taught by Jane LaFazio, professional artist. Jane will help kids discover the joy and power of creativity through hands-on art-based projects. Each session, the children will learn art skills and problem solving along with learning about the world we live in through natural sciences and international culture.
The classes are FREE to qualified, low income 4th and 5th grade kids. All supplies are free. At the end of the 8 week session, each child will receive a certificate of completion and his or her artwork will be part of a professional exhibition at ECM.
Where: Escondido Children’s Museum 380 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025. 760-233-7755. Register by contacting Escondido Children’s Museum Tricia James 760-739-9513 tjames@escondidochildrensmuseum.org
When: Ongoing 8 week after school sessions begin Tuesday, June 12 and Thursday June 14 and 3:30-5:30pm.
Continuing 8 week sessions will run through May 2008.
Why: Jane LaFazio is a recipient of a grant from the Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation, and she has created this program to share her passion for art and creativity with kids.
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