SANTA RITA
In partnership with Santa Rita Union School District, Artists Ink provides comprehensive art educational programming to support the development of the SRUSD students through their creative journey.
Things We Teach
Discover what our YOLI Arts Academy entails as we delve into the “Things We Teach”ย a short sneak peek video into what our YOLI Students will be learning. Gain insight into the captivating curriculum your children will explore at YOLI Arts Academy.ย
February 24 to March 16
From February 24 to March 16, students will explore the versatile world of clay, from sculpting to molding, and unlock endless creative possibilities. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned artist, discover how to craft personalized pendants with step-by-step tutorials. Transform your creations into vibrant art pieces with painting techniques. Delve into tile art, creating captivating mosaic masterpieces from design to completion.
April 27 to May 18
Following this, from April 6 to May 11, they will delve into the fundamentals of stop motion and claymation. Starting with the basics of stop motion, students will progress to developing characters, backgrounds, crafting narratives, and storyboarding. In the latter part of the program, they will bring their stories to life through filming, editing, sound design, and more. This class seamlessly merges traditional art practices with cutting-edge technology, offering a truly enriching experience.
Vision and Values
We are guided by interconnected values of amor, cariรฑo, cultura, and awareness. They are like our elements of fire, earth, water, and wind, as we instigate, embolden, discover, and ignite stories within
Cultura
To promote diversity, inclusivity, and dialogue, empowering students to become informed and engaged within their cultural richness.
Nurture/Cariลo
The ability to nurture youth development through a variety of methods for learning and responsiveness growth, while offering emotional support
Amor
At its core, it embodies a deep appreciation, passion, and empathy for the creative process, artistic expression, and the world around us.
Awareness
Art education fosters self-awareness by encouraging students to explore their thoughts, emotions, and perspectives through artistic expression.
YOLI Arts Highlight Videos
YOLI Arts Highlight
During the initial weeks at YOLI Arts Academy, our dedicated YOLI Mentors engage with YOLI Art Students in immersive sessions focusing on clay work. Students learn the intricacies of clay manipulation, crafting their own unique pendants, and fundamental coloring techniques, enabling them to embellish their creations once they’ve dried.
YOLI Arts Highlight
At YOLI, our students engage in tile art creation using diverse art tools, resulting in a vibrant array of artwork. But our offerings don’t stop there; STEM USA recently held an open house for SRUSD students and families, and Artists Ink enthusiastically contributed by facilitating engaging workshops across various art disciplines.
A Day with a YOLI Mentor
Daniel Garcia
YOLI Assistant Mentor
AJ Casas
YOLI Assistant Mentor
SRUSD Team
Santa Rita Teachers
Mariana Jimenez
YOLI Lead Mentor.
Jose Amador
YOLI Lead Mentor
Ricardo Ibarra
YOLI Coordinator
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