Artist by the Sea Kids to Feature Healthy Summer Snack Cook Barbara Hughston, Children’s Author Derek Sabori and Professonal Surfer and Author Shaun Tomson
– The Ocean Institute is pleased to welcome cookbook author Barbara Hughston for its next Artist by the Sea Kids presentation on Saturday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Barbara and her daughter Kate will teach participants how to create healthy summer snacks for the beach. Barbara and Kate love spending time in the kitchen creating delicious and healthy food. During this class, participants will use the freshest and best ingredients for their snacks. With a focus on reusable packaging and locally grown produce, children will take home a lesson in sustainability and gain confidence in the kitchen. Fee includes all materials and a copy of Barbara’s cookbook, In the Kitchen with Kids.
Additionally, children’s author Derek Sabori will be featured on Saturday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Derek is author of Lu and the Earth Bug Crew Zap the Energy Spikes, an eco-action adventure book which raises environmental awareness. The Earth Bugs were born from the act of battling the Litter Bugs; he hopes children will be inspired to create an Earth Bug story of their own. There will be coloring and eco-crafts for younger children, and a book project for older kids. Fee includes all materials and a copy of Derek’s book.
And, professional surfer and author Shaun Tomson will be featured on Saturday, August 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Shaun will introduce participants to a world of unusual creatures that live in the surf zone from his book Surf Creatures A-Z.
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The cost is $16 for each event, or two children for $26 (parents must accompany children during the art session). Includes admission to the Institute for one adult and one child and all art materials.
The Artist by the Sea – Kids series is an outgrowth of the popular Artist by the Sea series that brings ocean-themed artists to the Institute to educate the public about the beauty of our oceans and encourage them to be good stewards of our ocean environment. To make a reservation for the workshop above, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274. Ocean Institute members receive a discount; visit the website or call for information about becoming a member.
Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean. The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org. Phone: (949) 496-2274.
2008 Business of the Year – The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce has selected the Ocean Institute as Dana Point’s “Business of the Year.” The award recognizes the positive contribution the Ocean Institute has made to the Dana Point community.
