summer. Photo by Kevin Figueroa
Once again, the Sound N Vision Foundation has teamed up with Visalia Arts Consortium and Visalia Boys & Girls Club to offer free youth music and art classes. These will be held at Boys & Girls Club, 215 W. Tulare Ave., Visalia.
- Guitar, drumming and comic book art classes will be taught by professional artists and musicians. The free classes, for ages 8-17, will be held June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26.
- Drum Rhythms of the World (10-11am) will utilize conga drums to teach traditional drum rhythms used around the world. (Drums will be provided.)
- Electric Guitar Basics (11:30am-12:30pm) will focus on basic guitar chords and scale patterns applied to jamming with a band. (Instruments and amps will be provided.)
- Introduction to Comic Book Art (1:30-2:30pm) will focus on drawing techniques and the art of storytelling through the comic book medium. Each student will produce a four-page mini comic by the end of the three-week course. (All materials will be provided.)
To register or for more information, call 331-0009 or email stephaniemgomes@gmail.com.