Where learning is a work of art
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Art IS Education at MOCHA


March is Art IS Education month, celebrated throughout Alameda County

At Reach Academy, MOCHA Teaching Artist Julia Storrs decided she would use art to help students see the positive side of the new school construction that overtook their playground—and help the students learn about the process they were watching unfold. Julia’s projects at Reach are just one of the ways MOCHA recognizes that Art IS Education.

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Spring Camp: International Art Adventures

april 5–9, 2010

$65 per day | 10% discount for members/multi-child

Come to MOCHA for day-long camp studios during Spring Break. MOCHA camp features fun and engaging art activities for kids in grades K–6. Explore traditional crafts of a different continent each camp day.

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Register Now for Summer Camp!

june 21–september 4

For kids ages 6–10
Themed Art Camp for elementary school artists

For youth ages 10–15
Advanced Studio Camp for teens and pre-teens

For teens ages 15 and up
MOCHA’s Art Apprenticeship Program

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Saturday Story: Big Night for Salamanders

March 6 | 1–2 p.m.| FREE

Hear Carol Benioff’s story of amphibious fun, then create your own squiggly, slimy, salamander watercolor.

Sponsored by Target

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Makers' Studio: Mixed Media Collage

March 18 | 7:30–10:30 p.m.| $8

Evening artmaking for the over-21 crowd! This month, create moist, messy marbled paper!

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Project of the Month: Personal Pull Toy

Visit our MOCHA at Home section to learn how to make a one-of-a-kind pull toy with items you can find around the house!

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Book a Birthday Party or Field Trip at MOCHA

MOCHA is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays and other special events. Or bring your school or community group for a hands-on field trip.

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