Art is Our Passion in Thousand Oaks

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Art is Our Passion provides art instruction for all ages and interests. Instructors are practicing artists or are involved in formalized training towards a degree. Classes are ongoing, meaning you can start at any time with a particular program that can be tailored to each student's experience and individual interest in art.  Progress in each program is charted by completion of a defined list of projects that each student has access to. Programs includes fine arts (basic, specialized and advanced), digital arts illustration and summer camps.  Ages 5 through adult.

Art is Our Passion is located at 1321 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 126, Thousand Oaks.  For more information, visit www.artisourpassion.com or call 818.991.5514. Schedule a free 90 minute introductory class.

The Arterie Art Studio in Thousand Oaks

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The Arterie Art Studio at 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 105, Thousand Oaks is an art studio for both kids and adults that offers art classes, camps, birthday parties and more.

Visit www.thearterie.org or call 805.379.1426 for more information.

Viridian Art Academy in Agoura Hills

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Viridian Art Academy opened in the Whizin Market Square, 28869 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, in September 2018, offering:

  • Weekly Art Classes for Kids, Teens, & Adults

  • Seasonal Art Camps and Workshops

  • Drop-in Art and Open Studio

  • Kids’ Art Parties

  • Adult Art Parties

  • Painting Kits

  • Sculpting Kits

And more. Visit www.viridianart.com or call 818.532.7878 for more information.

The Vivid Canvas Art Studio in Simi Valley

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The Vivid Canvas Art Studio is located at 1633 Erringer Road, Suite 201B, Simi Valley, offering step-by-step, individualized art lessons for ages 6 and up. Programs include drawing/pastel basics, drawing, watercolor, acrylics and oils.

Visit vividcanvasartstudio.com or call 805.579.7076 for more information.

Art Trek in Newbury Park

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Art Trek, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to bring visual, performing and literary arts to people of all ages. Art Trek provides art training to parents and teachers, after school programs, teen programs, summer camps, studio workshops and more. It has been active since 1992 and was established as a not-for-profit in 2006.

Birthday parties, corporate events and more. arttrek.org/schedule-event

Art Trek is located at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park. Visit www.arttrek.org for more information.

Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio

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Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio is a non-profit organization dedicated to challenge, inspire, educate and entertain children and families in the Ojai Valley through the experience of quality theatre, dance and music. Classes, camps, live performances and more are offered to all ages.

The studio is located at 907 El Centro Street, Ojai. Visit www.ojaiyes.org or call 805.646.4300 for more information.

Music, Art and Acting Teachers In the Conejo Valley and Greater Ventura County

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The Kids' Activities section of Conejo Valley Guide has primarily been focused on activities at venues throughout the Conejo Valley and Greater Ventura County over the last 10 years. We are going to take that step further here by compiling a list of local area music, art and acting teachers in the area.

This list will take some time to populate and you can help by submitting to us the following information:  Name, what you teach, where you teach, perhaps a brief sentence or two about your background, contact information and website (if applicable).

Music Stores Offering Lessons

Acting Teachers

Studio 316 Fine Art School & Studio in Newbury Park

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Studio 316 is a fine art school & studio located at 2697 Lavery Ct, Unit 6, Newbury Park. Studio 316's founder has instructed fine art to children, teens and adults at over 12 studios prior to going out on his own.

Building a comfortable environment for the students here has been a goal from the very beginning. After having taught in both loose and regimented programs, Studio 316 offers its students more freedom to choose in their artistic direction, but not to their detriment either. While students may choose a medium and subject matter to explore and create, Studio 316 stresses the basics in drawing, tone and color at the same time.

Currently Studio 316 instructs drawing and painting to children ages 8+, teens, and adults. Mediums covered but not limited to are; graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting.

For more information, visit www.studio-316.com or call 805.480.2631.  FREE introductory lessons are available.

Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras

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Founded in 1961, the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras enroll over 250 student musicians ages 5 to 21 in its programs.  Orchestras rehearse weekly from September through June in Westlake Village. Concerts in December through June at various locations.

CVYO is home to five orchestras:

  • Youth Strings - entry level, ranging from 60 to 90 players

  • Flore Ensemble - extension of Youth Strings, 20 to 30 players

  • Prepratory Orchestra (intermediate orchestra that also includes brass, woodwinds and percussion) and Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra (advanced). 

  • Symphony Orchestra (experienced string, wind, brass and percussion players; ranges in size from 70 to 90 players)

  • Virtuosi - chamber orchestra comprised primarily of principal players of the Symphony Orchestra

More information at cvyo.org.

Los Robles Children's Choir

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The Los Robles Children's Choir consists of four choirs for kids ages 6 to 18: 

  • The Apprentice Choir or beginners ages 5-8 with little or no prior musical experience.

  • The Bel Canto Choir for ages 7-11 with little or no prior musical experience.

  • The Amadeus Choir (advanced treble choir for ages 12-18 for those with previous musical experience). Audition required.

  • The Camerata Youth Choir (for advanced high school singers ages 14-18). Audition required.

Rehearsals are in Westlake Village.  For more information and a schedule of upcoming performances, visit www.singingchildren.org or call 805.480.9416.