In keeping with our mission of presenting challenging artistic presentations, community outreach, and educational programs, the Carver offers master classes and workshops designed to give the community the opportunity to learn more about the work of the artists that we present each season. Our residencies also enrich students in public schools through lecture/ demonstrations and workshops. For more information call 207-7211.

The CSVPA is committed to providing affordable arts education to people of all ages. The school has offered classes for children in beginning piano, hand drumming, beginning dance, ceramics, theatre and visual arts. The CSVPA also offered classes for adults in jazz studies, ceramics, and Afro-Brazilian and African dance. Through mentoring and artistic training, the Carver programs instill a sense of pride, cultural awareness and self-worth in the participants. For more information call 210.207.7211.

Session I - Eight Classes
October 6, 2007 through December 1, 2007

Praise Dance Class
9:00 - 11:00AM
Saturdays

Visual Arts
9:00 - 11:00AM
Saturdays

Beginning Ballet
11:00 -12:00PM
Saturdays

Visual Arts (adults)
11:30 - 1:00PM
Saturdays

Ceramics
12:30 - 2:30PM
Saturdays

Hip-Hop
To be determined
Saturdays

African Hand Drumming
12:00 - 1:00PM
Saturdays

Tuition for Ceramics is $75.00 for Session I
Tuition for all other classes is $45.00 for Session I
Saturdays: October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17 and December 1.
For more information call 210-207-7211.

Session II - Sixteen Classes
January 5, 2008 through April 26, 2008

Praise Dance Class
9:00 - 11:00AM
Saturdays

Visual Arts
9:00 - 11:00AM
Saturdays

Beginning Ballet
11:00 -12:00PM
Saturdays

Visual Arts (adults)
11:30 - 1:00PM
Saturdays

Ceramics
12:30 - 2:30PM
Saturdays

Hip-Hop
To be determined
Saturdays

African Hand Drumming
12:00 - 1:00PM
Saturdays

Tuition for Ceramics is $150.00 for Session II
Tuition for all other classes is $90.00 for Session I
Saturdays: January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19 and April 26.
For more information call 210-207-7211.

The Carver Youth Matinee Series is dedicated to bringing the excitement and stimulation of these free arts programs into the lives of young people and the community. Educational studies show that the arts are a vital component of a student's education. When students have experience in the arts, scores are higher on standardized tests; they excel in reading, writing, math and self-esteem.

Matinee's are held at the Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry Street, San Antonio, Texas 78202. Beginning at 11:00 am ending at 12:00 pm on the dates assigned. Call 207-2234 to register for these free performances.

Matinee Series Schedule

Cat Paws
Friday, October 5, 2007

Ile Bahia Capoeira Performance
Friday, November 9, 2007

Kuumba House African Dance Company
Friday, December 7, 2007

Film: America's Civil Rights Movement
Friday, January 18, 2008

Jazz and Poetry: The Langston Hughes Project
Friday, February 15, 2008

Kahurangi Maori Dance Company of New Zealand
Friday, March 7, 2008

Jazz Pianist: Leon Bates
Friday, April 11, 2008

Magik Theatre: Children's Performance
Friday, May 9, 2008