BRIEFLY IN EDUCATION

Fall stone-carving classes scheduled

The Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, will host stone-carving workshops beginning Sept. 15 with master stone carvers Marvin Johnson and Joseph Sovella.

The 10-week workshop will take place Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be outside. No prior experience is necessary, but the class will cater to all skill levels.

Sovella has taught at Laguna College since 1986, and Johnson began in 1992. They have both been Laguna residents for more than 20 years.

To register or for more information, e-mail Jennifer Daniels at jdaniels@lagunacollege.edu. The course cost is $300, and incudes all tools and a sample stone; additional stone is available for purchase on-site. Free makeup classes will be available for students who register late or miss classes. Free parking is available.

Summer art outreach concludes

More than 120 students, parents and instructors turned out July 30 on the campus of Laguna College of Art & Design to mark the conclusion of this summer’s Arts Education Community Outreach Programs: College Credit Classes for Talented Teens and Professional Development for High School Teachers.

The reception showcased the talents of the high school participants and honored the corporate foundations whose contributions make the community outreach programs possible.

Among those acknowledged were Disneyland Resort, Wells Fargo Foundation, Edison International and Pacific Life Foundation, whose cumulative contribution to LCAD’s Arts Education Community Outreach Programs totaled $30,000.

Edison International awarded Laguna College of Art & Design a $10,000 grant July 25 for the third year in a row.

The Talented Teens scholarship program strives to build self-esteem, reinforce interest in the visual arts, and prepare students for college level instruction. Students who successfully complete the course receive two units of credit that are transferable to the college of their choice.

Professional Development for High School Teachers supports the continued education and inspiration of high school art teachers. Teachers selected to receive a scholarship for this program are distinguished and dedicated art educators.

For more information, visit lagunacollege.edu.