Angels Gate Cultural Center

New!
Mandalas for Meditation

4 week series: February 9th - March 2nd
Tuesdays in Classroom G from 3-5 pm

Artist-teacher Sharon Wheeler created Mandalas for Meditation using a format to suit the needs of non-artists and accomplished artists alike. Her foolproof approach enables participants to create amazing works of art that stimulate the right brain, unlock creativity and nourish spirituality The final product is a tool for deep meditation, relaxation and self-reflection.

For more information and to register for classes, please contact Dana Helwick: (310) 519-0936 or

New!
Animation Angel by Andres Alvarez

Starting: February 21, 2010
Sundays in Classroom G from 1-2 pm

Ever wanted to draw your favorite cartoons and Mangas? This class will finally make that dream a reality, students will learn the fundamentals of drawing through your favorite cartoons styles.

Each student will use a variety of artistic supplies such as Col-erase pencils, Prisma color pencils, Tombow brush pens, and Mars lumagraph pencils. 11x17 paper will be used and students will be encouraged to purchase sketchbooks.

(all ages welcome) $95 supply fee $25

Andres Alvarez has spent the past 10 years working in the animation and game industry. His work can be seen in such shows as Fairly odd Parents, Men in Black, Starship troopers, TinkerBell, and Animax Entertainment!

For more information and to register for classes, please call 310-951-7597 or visit website

New!
Mommy & Me

Wednesdays in Classroom G and Saturdays in Building H
10 Wednesdays, February 24th - April 28th, from 2:30-3:30pm
5 alternating Saturdays, February 20th - April 17th, from 10am-11am

An interactive class for mommies and babies to enjoy fun and educational activities!
Mommy + Baby fee (including all materials) :
- $15/class
- $150 for 10 classes
- $200 for all 15 classes

For more information and to register for classes, please contact Dana Helwick: (310) 519-0936 or

New!
Solo Salsa for All Ages

6 Week Series: February 10th - March 17th
Wednesdays in Building H from 4-5pm

These classes are designed to teach individuals of all ages basic movement and rhythms of various Latin dance styles. Beginning with Cha Cha Cha, students will also learn Merengue, Cumbia, and Mambo. The last class will culminate with set choreography using these various Latin dance techniques. Come alone, bring a friend or your family! All classes are designed to work at all levels of learning in a fun, friendly and patient environment.
Walk-In fee for any class:
Adults/ Teenager $7 - Child ( 5 yrs + ) $5 - Parent & Child $10

Or enjoy all of our classes for a SPECIAL 6 WEEK OFFER:
Adult/Teenager $35 - Child ( 5-12 yrs) $25 - Parent & Child $50

For more information and to register for classes, please contact Norma Pedregon: (310) 830-2577 or

New!
Ceramics with Delora

Wednesdays in F Classroom from 10am-12pm
beginning January 27, 2010

Create your own pieces!
Come and visit!
($100 for 5 weeks of classes)

For more information and to register for classes, please call Angels Gate Studio Artist Delora Bertsch: (866) 321-4230 and leave a message or send a text message to (310) 404-6194

New!
ZUMBA Fitness

Tuesday & Thursday evenings
on-going classes begin on February 9 & 11, 2010
7:45PM - 8:45PM in Building H

ZUMBA is a non-stop cardio dance party! With its exciting, upbeat Latin and World music mix of high energy dance moves, combining fast and slow movements that tone and sculpt the entire body, you'll forget its a workout! ZUMBA utilizes the principles of aerobic intervals and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body conditioning. ZUMBA is fun and easy! Join the Dance Party!

For more information and to register for classes contact : Carmen Infante (310) 993-0530 Professional Latin Dancer / Fitness Instructor www.LatinDance4Fitness.com

New Beginner's Class
Celtic Gold Academy
IRISH DANCE
Classes will teach fundamentals of traditional Irish step dancing focusing on individual achievement and team/group work and dances. Come and learn coordination, grace, rhythm and teamwork!

Mondays - Building H
4 - 5 pm Beginners class
(see class schedule for more classes)

Class fees: $60/month
For more information, please call Meredith Lyons at (562) 650-2523 or

Education News

Artist-teacher, Amy Thornberry recently completed an Artists-in-Classrooms series with third grade students from Barton Hill (San Pedro) and Hawaiian Elementary (Wilmington). Students created mixed media collage drawings as well as whimsical sculptures out of recycled materials.

Artist-teacher, Betty Rosen Ziff guided an Arts + Exploration Fieldtrip for students of Hawaiian Elementary. Students toured the gallery and learned how to use found objects to create sculptures. For more information on Betty check out www.mosaicalchemy.com

Angels Gate Park and Cultural Center Master Plan Draft
updated 18 May 2009 is now available for download. Click here to download pdf

The Center gratefully acknowledges the generous donations of our newest education program partner, the KENNETH T. AND EILEEN L. NORRIS FOUNDATION.

Angels Gate's education programs are among the best in California, according to the California Arts Council. We are the proud recipient of our fifth California Arts Council/National Endowment for the Arts grant. Education partners include the Dwight Stuart Foundation, L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe's Arts Education Partnership Program, Rich Development Company, the Hitachi Foundation, and the Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee. All these supporters are compassionately bringing art and creativity training to kids in the L.A. Harbor area - experiences which will serve them the rest of their lives.

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