"The art of ceramics encompasses history, chemistry, physics, design, sculpting. All lessons build on the next to enrich students experience, confidence and knowledge in this ancient art.
This class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate ceramics experience. Students will be guided through the stages of clay work and firing. Those with some basic knowledge will be encouraged to give more attention to detail in design, structure and surface decoration.
Ages 15 - adult exceptions in age may be approved by Mrs. Gregory)"
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Woodworking 101
Ages 7yr-11yr
Zachary Lezniewicz
Spring 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Shop - SHOP: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
"Hey everyone! I'm Zach and I own a custom woodworking business in town called Ashes To Beauty Woodworking making furniture and rustic home decor from reclaimed wood and live edge wood (www.ashestobeautynw.com). Below is a layout of what this class will be all about.
This will be the raddest woodworking class for young ones in town! This will be for ages 7-11yrs old and during the span of this class, we will be making a rad toy/storage box out of knotty alder with a cool rustic carrying handle on top and a cool hook latch to keep it closed and also we will be making a rad chalkboard with a reclaimed shiplap frame! Practical items that can be taken home and used on a daily basis while learning woodworking skills that they can hold on to for years to come!
What will the kids be learning about in this class?
- Different types of wood
- Different purposes for the different types of wood
- Basic woodworking tools and their uses
- How to make straight cuts
- Gluing wood (the proper way)
- Painting wood
- Lots about sanding and the different coarse grits of sandpaper
- What to seal/finish your project with
My goal is to teach practical skills that can be carried on through the years of growing up whether they do woodworking as a profession when they get older or to just be able to use it as a hobby. Also, I want to inspire future woodworkers to chase their dreams if they have that desire to do woodworking as a profession when they grow up.
So come with an eagerness to have lots of fun and be ready to get a little dusty as we take a journey into Woodworking 101!"
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$200.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Woodworking 2.0
Ages 12yr-18yr
Zachary Lezniewicz
Spring 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Shop - SHOP: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
"Hey everyone! I'm Zach and I own a custom woodworking business in town called Ashes To Beauty Woodworking making furniture and rustic home decor from reclaimed wood and live edge wood (www.ashestobeautynw.com). Below is a layout of what this class will be all about.
Woodworking 2.0 is for the older pre-teen/teenagers and it is going to be a class that your kids will not want to miss! During the span of this class, we will be making a rad charcuterie board and a rustic serving tray! Practical items that can be taken home and used on a daily basis while learning woodworking skills that they can hold on to for years to come!
What will the kids be learning about in this class?
- Different types of wood
- Different purposes for the different types of wood
- Basic woodworking tools and their uses
- How to make straight cuts
- Gluing wood (the proper way)
- Lots about sanding and the different coarse grits of sandpaper
- What to seal/finish your project with (food-grade oil and non-food grade oil)
- And much more
My goal is to teach practical skills that can be carried on through the years of growing up whether they do woodworking as a profession when they get older or to just be able to use it as a hobby. Also, I want to inspire future woodworkers to chase their dreams if they have that desire to do woodworking as a profession when they grow up.
So come with an eagerness to have lots of fun and be ready to get a little dusty as we take a journey into Woodworking 2.0!"
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$200.00
Supply Fee:
$125.00
Scripture Art
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Ellie Tauscher
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Description:
The purpose of this class is to inspire scripture reading and memorization by making it beautiful! By exploring different mediums (including watercolors, acrylics, 3D media and more) students will be encouraged to create beautiful artwork based on scripture by learning different techniques each week and completing their own personalized canvas as a final project during the last few weeks of the term.
Check out this link for some examples of previous work done by the instructor and students: https://wordpainter93.wixsite.com/eportfolioofficial/scriptureart
Bring: Pencil, binder/folder/backpack in which to keep sketchbook (provided by teacher) and past projects (recommended, but not required)
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$48, Term Total = $48
Class Fee:
$40.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Draw•Write•Now
Ages 6yr-10yr
Lucinda Brown
Spring 2024
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Art Studio - 129: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This is a hybrid drawing and handwriting class for young students between the ages of 6-10*. Using both Draw•Write•Now and Getty-Dubay® Italic Handwriting Series, students will enjoy an in-person studio class and an additional short weekly video from the comfort of home. The in-person studio class will be devoted mostly to a weekly drawing focus, while the online video will be focused on learning italic-style handwriting - a lovely, stylish, and easy-to-read method. This handwriting course begins with basic italic and a gradual introduction to italic cursive for the first semester, then transitions to italic cursive during the second semester. For the drawing portion in Fall Semester, students will be using Book 1, On The Farm, Kids And Critters, Storybook Characters. The main goal is to develop fine motor skills in drawing and handwriting strokes, and have fun doing it!
This is ideally a year-long course. Please note that students will be expected to watch a video (assigned most weeks) and also spend a minimum of 15 minutes on daily handwriting practice. *(age is flexible, and at the parent’s and teacher’s discretion)
Requirements:
Students will be required to have Book D of the Getty-Dubay handwriting curriculum in order to be in compliance with the publisher's requirements. Miss Lucinda will also provide a student notebook for handwriting and drawing that will be specifically made for this class. A book fee of $25 per student is listed for the books and the use of necessary art supplies. All books and supplies will be provided during the first class.
** Supply & teacher payments are due August 28th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.**
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$120.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Art History Inspired
Ages 11yr-16yr
Avonlea Allemann
Spring 2023
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
This class is for those who want to know more about how art was formed in different countries through various artists. Each week, we will be doing a craft, drawing, or making a mixed media project centering around an artist, country, or both. For instance, we would do a colored pencil optical illusion print which started out in Greece. Or focus on a painting of Monet's water lilies while listening to popular music from that time period. Some pieces may take a few weeks while others will take just one week. We'll start out simple with a lesson in drawing and color before we move onto more complicated works of art. Some of the works to come include a still life, paper lanterns, a Thomas Kinkade inspired house, etc. This class will be very family friendly with what is shown and talked about. Homework will be a write up of what you learned about that artist and/or country to go with each project you finish that week. The supply fee will cover a sketchpad and quality colored pencils that they will get to keep as well as cardstock and other paints I will bring for students to use at their disposal.
In this weekly gathering of parents and students we will be gleaning inspiration for our projects through stories read aloud each week. Students will be guided through the basics of clay sculpture, pinch pots, coil making and more. This tactile medium will be used to help cultivate fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, attention to detail and storytelling. Parents of 3 & 4 year old students will attend together, 5 year old’s may be dropped off or parents may choose to stay for the class as well. Art work will range from a small guided projects completed in one day to projects that may take two or more sessions to complete. The class will touch on sculptural and functional wares over the course of our 16 weeks together.
Requirements:
Students ages 4 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$40.00
Art Lab
Ages 10yr-18yr
Ellie Tauscher
Spring 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Art Studio - 129: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
"This will be an “open art lab” time for students in art classes to work on projects they’ve started in class and play with techniques they’re learning in addition to class times. We will be open to students coming every week or on an “as needed” basis (with parental approval) but registration for this class is required for either format. I will be available for tutoring or assistance during this time as well as making sure any approved materials are available from the teachers cabinets. Our heart in the art department is that students grow and play with art and learn to enjoy creating both in and out of class, and this is an opportunity to do that.
No prerequisites required to come and participate with students own materials. In order to use teacher materials students must be enrolled in an art class and have approved material usage with their teacher.
Students will bring their own materials or request permission from their teachers to use teacher materials during lab time. Students should bring their own notebook, sketch book, or paper to use and have a project in mind to work on during lab.
There will be no homework. "
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Teen Pottery Wheel
Ages 14yr-18yr
Sia Hoyt
Spring 2023
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Monday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
This class is a hands-on adventure of learning the old craftsmanship of wheel throwing. It is geared towards ALL LEVELS of pottery students, from beginning to advanced.Throughout the weeks I give demos and work with them individually, helping them to build on their skills. Students have the opportunity to learn from a potter how to be a potter. From beginning to end in the wet clay work, the decoration and the trimming, the glazing and the firing, they will learn how to make vessels in clay including bowls, cups, plates and vases.They will be sketching pots, making pots, building new friendships and having loads of fun as they get their hands into clay and water. While this is primarily a hands-on class, students will also be keeping a pottery notebook in which they will be encouraged to write notes, journal and sketch throughout the week.This taps into some art, design and science studies. They’ll be learning basic terminology of the ceramics studio from kiln to kaolin as they study temperatures and techniques, form and function. If your student is curious, passionate about it already or even rather intimidated, sign them up! You never know until you try. This class is excellent for socialization and teamwork as the pottery studio becomes a weekly source of art therapy and camaraderie.
Requirements:
• Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$225.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Woodworking 101
Ages 7yr-11yr
Zachary Lezniewicz
Spring 2023
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Shop - SHOP: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Hey everyone! I'm Zach and I own a custom woodworking business in Vancouver called Ashes To Beauty Woodworking making furniture and rustic home decor from reclaimed wood and live edge wood (www.ashestobeautynw.com).
Welcome to the raddest woodworking class for young ones in town!
Below is a layout of what this class will be all about.
This will be for ages 7-11yrs old and during the span of this class, we will be making a rad toy/storage box out of reclaimed wood with a carrying handle on top and a buckle latch to keep it closed also we will be making a rad chalkboard with a reclaimed shiplap frame! Practical items that can be taken home and used on a daily basis while learning woodworking skills that they can hold on to for years to come!
What will the kids be learning about in this class?
- Different types of wood
- Different purposes for the different types of wood
- Basic woodworking tools and their uses
- How to make straight cuts
- Gluing wood (the proper way)
- Painting wood
- Lots about sanding and the different coarse grits of sandpaper
- What to seal/finish your project with
My goal is to teach practical skills that can be carried on through the years of growing up whether they do woodworking as a profession when they get older or just be able to use it as a hobby. Also, I want to inspire future woodworkers to chase their dreams if they have that desire to do woodworking as a profession when they grow up. So come with an eagerness to have lots of fun and be ready to get a little dusty as we take a journey into Woodworking 101!