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Junior ceramic students are bound to have a lot of fun together in this class as they learn the old craftsmanship of working with clay. Tactile contact is one of the first experiences we have in this life; it is at our roots. So touching clay and experiencing ceramic art is a very grounding experience for students. In this class students will be learning about decoration, carving, smoothing, sculpting and construction in clay, including slip & score techniques and pinch pots. Over the course of our 16 weeks together, some projects we will be doing include: handprint and picture tiles, face tiles, little cups and bowls and, inevitably, sweet little sculptural pieces of their own (students 5-7) and boxes, stamped/carved mugs and vases made from slabs, their own sculptures and design tiles (ages 8-10).
As they work within the structured boundaries of the orderly ceramics studio, your student will have plenty of creative freedom. This is both for the confident independent junior artists and for thoughtful or hesitant artists. I teach my students to help build up a strong environment in their classroom by building each other up so the ceramic studio can become a source of art therapy, camaraderie and joy for them.
Some Notes:
-We fire the pottery here at the center and students will be able to take home their finished pieces. And their little cups and bowls and such will be fully functional and can be used in the kitchen! We use non toxic food safe glazes and everything that gets fired can be used in the everyday.
-Students will have some minimal cleanup chores, like washing the wooden tools and sponges in the provided water buckets and wiping down their areas after glazing days.
-The finished pottery they will be creating will have undergone several stages of wet, “leather -hard”, trimming and decorating, first fire, decoration, second fire. So it’s a really big deal when they receive their first finished pots from the kiln room. Look for that day when they get to bring them home!
-Here at our pro ceramics studio we fire to cone 6, providing for elementary students an abundance of clay, a rainbow array of mid-range glazes and all the tools and supplies one would need.
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In this class students will be learning about decoration, carving, smoothing, sculpting and construction in clay. Over the course of our 16 weeks together, we will be doing so many fun projects from tiles and cups to pendants and boxes! Inevitably, there will also be sweet little independent creations like pizzas, dice and lizards. Your students will have plenty of creative freedom and even have the opportunity to team up for some joint sculptural projects. Tactile contact is one of the first experiences we have in this life so touching clay and experiencing ceramic art is a very grounding experience. The ceramic studio becomes a weekly source of art therapy, camaraderie and joy. Students will have some minimal cleanup chores, like washing the wooden tools and sponges in the provided water buckets or wiping down their areas after glazing days. Junior ceramic students are bound to have a lot of fun together in this class as they learn the old craftsmanship of working with clay.
Requirements:
Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to invoice requests by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Working with clay, water and their own two hands, students will learn basics of hand building with clay. They will learn to make pinch pots, tiles, sculptural creations and slab containers. Junior potters are bound to have a blast in this tactile, social arts class. Classes will be loosely structured combining projects, goals and plenty of creative flow. In addition, students will learn how to glaze, coming home with their finished, fired creations. In addition to class, ceramics students ages 11 and up will also have the opportunity to come for open studio time 1 to catch up on projects and get more clay time in. Ceramics level: beginning and intermediate.
Working with clay, water and their own two hands, students will learn basics of hand building with clay. They will learn to make pinch pots, tiles, sculptural creations and slab containers. Junior potters are bound to have a blast in this tactile, social arts class. Classes will be loosely structured combining projects, goals and plenty of creative flow. Towards the end of the semester, students will learn how to glaze, coming home with their finished, fired creations. In addition to class, ceramics students ages 11 and up will also have the opportunity to come for open studio time 1 to catch up on projects and get more clay time in. Ceramics level: beginning and intermediate.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$175.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Elementary Composition 1
Elementary Composition 1
Ages 8yr-12yr
Pomaville, Becky
Fall 2024
Language Arts
- English
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This beginning writing course is for students who are ready to learn how to compose fact and fiction pieces. It covers organizing and note taking to build a formal paragraph. By the end of the year students will be writing reports and stories. Grammar will be taught in context with stories. Students will learn the mechanics of writing as well. There will be required homework each week. I homeschooled 8 children as well as pursued additional teacher training. I love to see kids make progress in academics and so I present the class in a fun & engaging manner. Each child will be able to progress from their own, individual ability to higher levels. We will cover what God has to say about writing and character traits and how we should use our best efforts at improving communication skills.
Requirements:
Students taking this class are expected to be already reading and able to write a sentence. Students should also be able to understand and follow directions to participate in classroom activities, such as reading aloud, speaking when requested during the class, respectful listening, and participating in simple in-class writing. All core classes require the family to commit to completing homework. Homework will consist of writing one paragraph per week plus occasional additional, short pieces. Students will need to bring a 3-ring binder to class for handouts and resources. Also required are pens in black, blue, and red ink.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$5, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$110.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Elementary Composition and Grammar
Ages 7yr-12yr
Pomaville, Becky
Fall 2023
Language Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
This beginning writing course (Write to Show Thyself Approved) is for students who are ready to learn how to compose fact and fiction pieces. It covers organizing and note taking to build a formal paragraph. By the end of the year students will be writing reports and stories. Grammar will be taught in context with stories. Students will learn the mechanics of writing as well. There will be required homework each week. I homeschooled 8 children as well as pursued additional teacher training. I love to see kids make progress in academics and so I present the class in a fun & engaging manner. Each child will be able to progress from their own, individual ability to higher levels. We will cover what God has to say about writing and character traits and how we should use our best efforts at improving communication skills.
Requirements:
Students taking this class are expected to be already reading and able to write a sentence. Students should also be able to understand and follow directions to participate in classroom activities, such as reading aloud, speaking when requested during the class, respectful listening, and participating in simple in-class writing. All core classes require the family to commit to completing homework. Students will need to bring a 3 ring binder to class for handouts and resources. Also required are pens in black, blue, and red ink.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Elementary Composition and Grammar
Ages 7yr-12yr
Pomaville, Becky
Spring 2024
Language Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 135: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
This beginning writing course (Write to Show Thyself Approved) is for students who are ready to learn how to compose fact and fiction pieces. It covers organizing and note taking to build a formal paragraph. By the end of the year students will be writing reports and stories. Grammar will be taught in context with stories. Students will learn the mechanics of writing as well. There will be required homework each week. I homeschooled 8 children as well as pursued additional teacher training. I love to see kids make progress in academics and so I present the class in a fun & engaging manner. Each child will be able to progress from their own, individual ability to higher levels. We will cover what God has to say about writing and character traits and how we should use our best efforts at improving communication skills.
Requirements:
Students taking this class are expected to be already reading and able to write a sentence. Students should also be able to understand and follow directions to participate in classroom activities, such as reading aloud, speaking when requested during the class, respectful listening, and participating in simple in-class writing. All core classes require the family to commit to completing homework. Students will need to bring a 3 ring binder to class for handouts and resources. Also required are pens in black, blue, and red ink.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Elementary Geology
Ages 5yr-9yr
Valenti, Jill
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Geology
Schedule:
Thursday - Science Lab - 127: 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Description:
Come learn about earth science in this lab based geology class! Students will learn about minerals, rocks, the rock cycle, erosion, and soil through cooking projects, arts and crafts, and even starting their very own rock collection.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Elementary Latin Club
Ages 7yr-11yr
Oswald, Margaret
Fall 2023
Language Arts
- Foreign Language
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 220: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Get ready for some ancient fun! This class introduces Latin words, roots and phrases through games, Bible verses, songs, and other activities. We will also learn a little about the Ancient Roman empire where the language was originally spoken. Learning Latin has long been a part of a classical education due to the rich benefits it has for understanding historical texts, learning grammar, and laying a foundation for understanding English and Romance Languages. Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Romanian are all based on Latin! The focus of the class at this level is vocabulary, Latin roots and enjoying Latin club time with other kids. A little about me- I have a BA in Classics and have previous experience teaching Latin, Theater, Math, and more. Come, see, and conquer this rewarding subject with us - vale!
Requirements:
This class is suitable for children with no previous background in Latin. It would also be a wonderful addition for those doing an at-home Latin homeschool curriculum, to help Latin texts come alive!
Students taking this class are expected to be ready to follow simple in-class directions, such as participating in activities, speaking when requested, and respectful listening. A first grade or above reading level is helpful but is not required. No homework is required for this class.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$98.00
Supply Fee:
$15.00
Elementary Spanish
Ages 6yr-11yr
Zalozh, Jayri
Spring 2024
Language Arts
- Foreign Language
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
This is a year long class and in this class every week we will learn basic spanish phrases. The class will start with a song that will help everyone remember what we will be learning. Then we will read a short story and work on our weekly lesson. We will end the class by practicing our new phrases on each other and homework will be to practice phrases at home. By the end of this class students should be able to have beginner level conversations in Spanish.