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special programs at mocha

ongoing programs at mocha

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EXHIBITION



The Art in Open Court: Making Connections
February 27 – April 15

Reception
march 22 | 5-7pm

The Art in Open Court was created by MOCHA to 
help Kindergarten classroom teachers connect 
visual literacy to the Open Court reading program 
used in the Oakland public schools. This exhibit 
documents the children, their artwork and the 
teachers’ journeys to make those connections, in 
celebration of  Art IS Education month, observed throughout Alameda County.

SATURDAY STORIES

cat in the hat
march 3 | 1-4 p.m.| free

The first Saturday of every month, MOCHA links 
literacy with art, featuring children's stories 
read out loud followed by artmaking based on the 
themes of these captivating tales. On March 3, 
MOCHA Celebrates the 50th  anniversary of Cat in 
the Hat, then we create – what else? –  cool cats 
and funky hats. Saturday Stories are sponsored by Target.

SCHOOL'S OUT MOCHA'S IN
march 30 | 10-4 p.m. | free

There are two ways to MOCHA-size on Cesar Chavez 
day. Enroll in our One Day Wonder Camp, where the 
theme is Down on the Farm – we'll be making 
agricultural art with corn husk dolls, grass seed 
critters, and barnyard animal painting. Or join 
us for drop-in art activities all day long!

WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZAS


Wacky Wickerdry: Building with Baskets

march 10 | 1-4 p.m. | $5 per child | 10% discount for members

Weekend fun for the whole family! Construct a 
creature out of wicker and baskets.  Add flexible 
woven reeds and raffia to build a silly 
sculpture, a marvelous mask or a monstrous moose.



SPRING CAMP

april 10-15 | $60 per day | 10% discount for members



Sign up now for our week-long Artistic Excursions 
Spring Camp. MOCHA camp features fun and engaging 
art activities for kids in grades K-6. Each day 
we will examine a different culture, creating 
artwork as we journey across the globe.  Pre- and 
aftercare available for an additional cost. Call 
the MOCHA Registrar at (510) 465-8770 x308 for more information or to register.


SPECIAL EVENT



Hood Games 5.5 (Skateboarding 101)

march 18 |1-4pm | free



Come celebrate youth culture from the streets of 
Oakland at the Hood Games! The streets around 
MOCHA will be transformed into a “mini X-Games.” 
Geared toward kids ages 8 -16, Hood Games 5.5 
(Skateboarding 101) will feature various  “How 
To” workshops. Youth will see how to assemble 
skateboards from the “ground-up” and learn basic 
skateboard moves from Bay Area professional 
skateboarders. Join in and decorate t-shirts, 
paint our graffiti art wall, see the Hood Fashion 
Show and enjoy live youth musical and dance 
performances. Always a family friendly event, the Hood Games is for everyone.


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ongoing programs at MOCHA

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open studio drop-in art program
tuesday through sunday

Art du Jour with a variety of materials and 
projects. Find out the weekly theme at 
<http://www.mocha.org/openstudios/>http://www.mocha.org/open studios/

Weekday Studios [all ages]

10am - 5pm

Weekend Studio [all ages]
Saturday & Sunday | Noon - 4pm

$5 per child | companion adults free | free to members

gallery hours

tuesday through friday | 10am to 5pm

weekends | noon to 5pm

free admission | more information <http://www.mocha.org/>http://www.mocha.org/

volunteer at mocha!
next volunteer orientation:
saturday, march 17 | 11am - Noon

MOCHA's Volunteer Program provides a unique 
opportunity for individuals, community groups and
corporations to make an impact in the fields of 
arts, youth development and education

more information at http://www.mocha.org/volunteer/


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