Students will learn hand building techniques with a mid-range clay body. The focus of the projects will be sculptural in form. Potential projects: wind chimes, garden art, figurines, luminaries. The focus will be on form and decoration with attention to the drying process and nurturing your project(s) through all the stages of greenware. Previous experience with clay is not required. Bring sketch book and pencil.
Students will use hand building techniques (pinching, coil building, slab work and kunikuri) to create functional wares. Functional wares are items such as: mug, plate, platter, charcuterie board, bowl, spoon etc. Focus will be invited to give attention to the thickness of the piece, the finish of the piece: does it feel too heavy, too rough, are the joins well attended and clean? Creativity is invited to the class as well, functional pottery can be fun! No previous pottery experience needed. Bring sketch book and pencil.
In this class students will create story booklets and make YouTube story videos. The process will include researching Christian heroes, collaboration, scripting, story boarding, hand lettering, and other illustration skills. I will guide students through the principles of graphic design, lettering, character design, how to draw believable people, landscape drawing and perspective drawing. Students will learn how to scan drawings into the computer for editing into compositions and coloration. We will use a class YouTube channel for anonymously posting student work with the goal of establishing a channel to proclaim the Gospel and the truth of God's Word through the narratives. This class is a good fit for students who desire to learn how to produce strong visual communication. Traditional drawing materials, e.g., paper and pencils will be provided.
Requirements:
Students bring NASB or ESV Bible to class. Come to class with reference material for your projects like computer printouts, library books. thumbnail sketches etc. Water bottles are recommended. Laptops and smartphones are permitted for reference and research during class.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 3 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$120.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Drawing, Color, & Originality
Ages 7yr-12yr
Elizabeth Ganji
Fall 2021
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 11:30 am - 12:50 pm
Description:
In this class we will use guided drawing as a means to discovering our own unique art style! Lessons will emphasize important foundational elements of a successful painting as we refer to famous works and styles created by the Masters, as well as a few contemporary artists. Students will learn how to see the world as an artist by breaking down complex subjects into simple shapes. Emphasis will be placed on “loosening up;” placing less energy on perfected realism, and celebrating the “imperfect” mark making that contributes to an interesting painting and design. We will cover drawing and painting technique, with wide exposure to multiple mediums. Just as each of our signatures reflect our own unique style, so does our artwork! We will correlate this concept to a marveling at God’s gift in creating each of us as an original masterpiece, each with our own unique gifts and strengths that we were given to bring beauty into this world! We will complete eight bold, beautiful art projects throughout the semester, each project taking several sessions to complete.
Please note class duration will be 90 minutes. Due to the nature of our multiple session projects, it is important your student attends as many classes as possible. Please send students in clothes that can get messy so they can feel free to create!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$40, Term Total = $40
Class Fee:
$155.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Scripture Art
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Ellie Tauscher
Fall 2021
Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
In this class we will cover a variety of mixed media art techniques and talk about the beauty of letting your art be inspired by scripture. We will cover the basics of watercolor, acrylic, hand lettering, and much more. We will spend several weeks at a time exploring and playing with different mediums followed by opportunities to create more complete pieces of art founded on Bible verses chosen by the students for their own work. At the end of the term we will put all of their skills to use creating their own individual pieces on canvas for them to take home.
I have been offering this class at the resource center for three years now and the ingenuity and creativity of the students I’ve had always astounds me! It brings me such joy to see my students growing not only in their artistic abilities through this class but in their increased knowledge of God’s word. In addition, their self discovery as we work together to push their boundaries, try new things, and see the value of imperfections and learning from mistakes is beautiful as I watch them growing into young men and women of God. I look forward to guiding even more students through this super fun class this fall! I hope you’ll join us!
Please bring supplies I will provide in the first class as well as a good attitude and a verse to work with each class.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$40, Term Total = $40
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Acting 1: The FUNdamentals
Ages 10yr-18yr
Ellie Tauscher
Fall 2021
Arts
Schedule:
Thursday - Auditorium - 002: 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
“It was only when I realized how actors have the power to move people that I decided to pirate acting as a career “ -Cate Blanchett.
Acting is moving and powerful…and hard. But it’s also one of the most incredible and fulfilling things I’ve ever done. In this class I’d love to nurture and develop your student’s love of acting and live theater helping them grow into greater actors by becoming better observers, critical thinkers, and more expressive and grounded individuals.
In this class we will work on scenes and monologues as well as preparing for a comedy night at the end of the term. We will cover acting basics in an engaging and wholesome environment where we work together to improve and encourage young actors to deepen and improve their craft at whatever level they are at currently.
Bring a desire to act, a good attitude, and a water bottle!
Homework: 30-60min daily
** Note to parents: if your student is aged 10-13, please contact the teacher by call or text at 360-953-2157 before registering.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$96, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Intro to Musical Theatre
Ages 13yr-19yr+
Ellie Tauscher
Fall 2021
Arts
Schedule:
Thursday - Auditorium - 002: 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Music conveys emotion. Theatre offers an alternate perspective. If used well together they can elicit a greater response than either one alone.
In this class we will start with the basics of musical theater, learning parts, choreographing a song, and working as a group. As we develop those skills we will work on duet or small group pieces and potentially participate in a night of music and comedy together with the acting 1 class at the end of the term.
Please bring a good attitude, costume basics (white shirt, black pants/socks/shoes) and makeup basics for potential performance. A basic knowledge of singing or music reading is recommended, but not required.
Homework: 30-60min daily
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$96, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Messy Bible, Painted Heart: Intro to Bible Journaling
Ages 10yr-19yr+
Ellie Tauscher
Fall 2021
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Description:
Bible Journaling is a way to respond to Gods word with paint, paper and prayer. We will be going through some small devotionals and introducing different styles of Bible Journaling from paint to printables and bold titles to hidden prayers. Bring a Journaling Bible (I recommend either the Illustrating Bible or an interleaved Bible). If you’d like me to provide a Bible for your student please contact me.
I am a visual learner and I know I remember things better when 1. I associate them with color. 2. I spend time with them 3. I involve them while doing something with my hands and 4. I do it with other people. This class is a chance for other learners who are the same way to enjoy time in Gods word together as we study, respond, and make scripture beautiful.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$40, Term Total = $40
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Youth Ceramics 1
Ages 7yr-10yr
Sia Hoyt
Fall 2021
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Through guided projects and free time work, students will learn the basics of hand building in clay construction, decoration and glazing. Throughout the weeks all student work will be fired and ready to take home.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$120.00
Supply Fee:
$80.00
Observational Drawing
Ages 11yr-14yr
Avonlea Allemann
Fall 2023
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
In this class, we will be drawing what we see around us in our day to day lives.
Observational drawing is an important technique for artists and is often used as a foundation for other forms of drawing, such as figure drawing, still life, landscape, and portraiture. It is a skill that requires practice and patience, and can help artists develop their observation skills, fine-tune their technical abilities, and increase their understanding of form, light, and shadow. All levels of ability are welcome. Subject material will be pulled from everyday life, indoors and outside (weather permitting). In order to recreate what they observe, this class will build on the elements and fundamentals of art such as line, shape, shading, space, perspective, depth, and form to name a few. Materials include: sketchbook, drawing pencil to keep, as well as shared drawing tools for in class use.