Creative & Performing Arts
Shine Bright, Achieve More!
Meet Our Instructor
Marina Khudobina
Art and Ikebana Instructor
Since a young age I've been in love with the famous paintings on the stamps I collected. In 1992, San Diego became my favorite place on Earth to live. Since then it has been my home. Since 2003, I have been teaching children of Elementary schools in San Diego about famous artists paintings and inspiring them to create their own.
Their encouragement led me to study the artists first hand all over the world, setting me to many incredible adventures. Now I'm ready to share all of that passion with your kids.
Course Structure
Ikebana with Creative Art
Blending Tradition with Modern Creativity
This class combines the traditional Japanese art of Ikebana with modern creative techniques to inspire self-expression through floral design.
Students will learn the fundamentals of Ikebana, explore artistic principles, and create unique floral arrangements that reflect
their creativity and personal style. Perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts alike, this class fosters mindfulness, artistry, and appreciation for natural beauty.
Meet Our Instructor
Matthew Rocca
Creative Writing & Filmmaking Instructor
My dual passions for filmmaking and teaching have shaped my career, leading me from a Film degree at San Diego State University to inspiring students as a Film Instructor and English educator.
Through years of teaching various creative subjects, I've witnessed the transformative power of confidence and self-expression, which I'm excited to offer to more students.
Course Structure
Creative Writing & Filmmaking
Transforming Ideas into Stories and Films
Our Creative Writing & Filmmaking course provides students with the tools to craft compelling stories and turn them into engaging films. This class covers essential storytelling fundamentals, including character development, plot structure, and scriptwriting techniques.
Students will also learn the basics of filmmaking, such as storyboarding, scene composition, and visual storytelling. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, students will enhance their creative writing skills, develop their scripts, and transform their ideas into captivating cinematic pieces.
Meet Our Instructor
Mariam Ahmed
Poetry Instructor
Mariam Ahmed is a Californian poet. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Sociology from the University of California, Davis, followed by an MFA in Poetry from San Diego State University.
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Mariam’s book of poems, “Moments of Astral Projection,” was published by The Offending Adam in 2021. Her poems have appeared and are forthcoming poems in “Panorama: The Journal of Travel, Place, and Nature,” “Maintenant: A Journal of Contemporary Dada Art and Writing” by Three Rooms Press, “Flint Hills Review,” “Folly Journal,” and several other publications, both online & in print.
Course Structure
The Poetry Workshop
Exploring Poetry Through Writing and Performance
This Poetry workshop is designed to help students prepare for the Poetry Out Loud contest, focusing on both the creative and performance aspects of poetry.
Through engaging exercises, students will enhance their creative writing skills. Through a mix of creative exercises, analysis, and discussion, students will develop their unique voice and gain confidence in expressing themselves through words.
