CALENDAR







April 7 and 14


NATURE FUN Drawing CLASS
1:15pm to 2:30 pm- ZOOM

Take a mental breather and enjoy learning about different animals and ecosystems while also learning how to draw them.

Tuesdays
with Sama Wareh

April 7 and 14

Ages 7 and up

$30 per student

APRIL 11- ONLINE

WATERCOLOR FIELD CLASS


Learn the basics of field watercoloring. This is a Watercolor class from A - Z. Methods, tools, techniques, color values, brush strokes, and field supply tricks are all part of this class.

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Hafeez

AGE: Adults to Youth ages 8 and up

TIME: 9am to 12noon


DATE:    April 11

LOCATION: ZOOM

TUITION: $30
ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE.

MARCH 28

WATERCOLOR FIELD CLASS


Learn the basics of field watercoloring. This is a Watercolor class from A - Z. Methods, tools, techniques, color values, brush strokes, and field supply tricks are all part of this class. Materials for use in the class are included but a suggested supply list will be emailed upon registration in the class.

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Hafeez

AGE: Adults to Youth ages 8 and up

TIME: 9am to 12noon
Every other Saturday

DATES: February 1, 15, 29
                    March 14, 28
                    April 11

LOCATION: SOUTH OC
Park sent upon registration

TUITION: $200 for all 6 CLASSES

or

$40 for one class
MATERIALS INCLUDED

MARCH 29

Wholesome Living, Ramadan Ready Workshop


Mona Bennani, AWI Sustainability Coordinator, will share a God-conscious response to the climate crisis and give an introduction to being servants who walk gently on the earth. In this workshop we introduce what it means to live a wholesome life and focus on action items for Ramadan.

Walnut Youth Group
 at the Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley
19164 E. Walnut Dr. N.,
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

10:00-11:00

CANCELLED

THIS IS A FREE EVENT with limited seats.

Please RESERVE your spot by registering
*Charter funding does not qualify for any religious oriented programming.

APRIL

APRIL 11



OUR WONDERFUL BEES

This is a FREE Community Class..  To cover material costs and reserve your spot, there is a  $10 material fee per person or $25 for a family of 4.

Adults and gardening families encouraged to attend.

10am to 12pm
 UCCE Master Gardener Shaye Shayegani

Orange Crescent School
Garden Grove, CA

LIMITED SPOTS

APRIL 12

Wholesome Living, Ramadan Ready Workshop


Mona Bennani, AWI Sustainability Coordinator, will share a God-conscious response to the climate crisis and give an introduction to being servants who walk gently on the earth. In this workshop we introduce what it means to live a wholesome life and focus on action items for Ramadan.

Middle Ground Muslim Center
870 N Mountain Ave
Upland, CA 91786 

10am-11am

THIS IS A FREE EVENT with limited seats.

Please RESERVE your spot by registering

*Charter funding does not qualify for any religious oriented programming.

APRIL 12

Budding Naturalist Nature Walk



with Olive Community Services

9am to 11am (sunday)

ORANGE

Our young Naturalist students lead a hike for OLIVERS, sharing their knowledge and passion for our Native Plants and Animals. Enjoy learning about nature, what plant you can make tea with, and how to draw out in Nature.

FREE

For more info: www.olivecs.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Come enjoy an evening of Nature Games, A Talent Show for all ages, and dinner- ALL outside in Nature.
NON-Art and WIlderness Institute Students are WELCOME!
Guests,Aunts, Uncles, Friends, Relatives, Friends of Friends. Tickets are only $2 and help us cover buying more pizza and beverages.
Students enrolled in any 2019/2020 AWI program, siblings of students, and parents are free to come. Just RSVP by April 10th!
4 - 6pm       - Nature Games and Trading Card activities.
6pm - 8pm-  Talent Show and FOOD
  • Dress as your favorite Native or Invasive Plant or Animal.
  • This is a green event- Bring reusable servingware
  • Bring a dish to share if you wish
  • Audition to be in the Talent Show or just enjoy watching the Talent Show
  • Join us as we honor those who have worked hard all year.

APRIL 19
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Wholesome Living, Ramadan Ready Workshop


Mona Bennani, AWI Sustainability Coordinator, will share a God-conscious response to the climate crisis and give an introduction to being servants who walk gently on the earth. In this workshop we introduce what it means to live a wholesome life and focus on action items for Ramadan.

Islamic Center of Inland Empire
​9212 Base Line Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA​ 

10am-11am

THIS IS A FREE EVENT with limited seats.

Please RESERVE your spot by registering

*Charter funding does not qualify for any religious oriented programming.

APRIL 19

 INTERMEDIATE  CROCHET

10am - 1pm

IRVINE

Location and Address sent upon Registration

Students will indulge in the basics and fundamentals of CROCHET with Sana Ahmedani!
Sana is extremely passionate about knitting and crochet and will bring this classical skill to life in this 3 hour class.


Tuition: $50 + $10 Material FEE
Includes Materials

Register with code "earlycrochet2" by April 12 to receive a $10 discount!
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Registration closes April 15.

Ages: Adults and Children over the age of 8

April 28 - May 12
with Sama Wareh

11:45 - 2:45 Pm

Tuesdays

South Irvine, CA

Location and Address sent upon Registration

ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY
and WATERCOLOR Class

In this 3 week, sleeping-in friendly Ramadan special, Students (Adults and ages 8+ UP) embark on a Calligraphy journey to learn the basics of writing and creating artistic and finished masterpieces.

Class ONE: Backgrounds and Calligraphy practice

Class TWO: Calligraphy piece creations

Class 3: Presentation, matting, and framing techniques.

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE


Tuition: $135 per person
Includes all materials including Framing Materials

Ages: Adults and Children over the age of 8

April 19





Survival Series 4: Weaponry

Instructor: Christopher Nyerges
11:00 am -3:00 pm

$65 per class
or
$200 for all 4 classes

Location: Rowland Heights, CA

Ages 8 to 12 may register with an adult.

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JUNE 2020


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​JUNE 22 - 25
Eco-Adventures
9:30-2:30

Instructors: Sama Wareh, Mona Bennani
Location: Schabarum Regional Park, Rowland Heights, CA
Ages 6+

Come join Naturalist Sama Wareh and Wholesome Living Instructor, Mona Bennani on a week long adventure of exploring nature and becoming responsible stewards of the planet. 

Cost: $250/week
Early Bird Discount $25 off     
Register by April 15 with code "earlysummer" for a $25 discount. 



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​JUNE 29 - July 2
Around the World
9:30-2:30

Instructors: Sama Wareh, Sara Hafeez
Locations: Irvine Regional Park
Ages 6+

Come join Naturalist, Sama Wareh and Published Illustrator, Sara Hafeez on an adventure around the world. You will explore nature and use artistic expression to learn what it means to be a global citizen. 

Cost: $250/week
Early Bird Discount $25 off     
Register by April 15 with code "earlysummer" for a $25 discount. ​

FALL  2020

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​Fall
Homeschool
​Days

The Art and Wilderness Institute Homeschooling day is a day of classes that will cover many core subjects and electives all with the intent of developing creative, environmentally responsible and engaged citizens. Our mission is to rekindle a love and appreciation for the environment and community through exploration, creativity, connection and growth.

Limited space, class size will be 10 or less. 

 
Irvine Regional Park
Ages 6+