Wednesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
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 & 6 year olds may be dropped off or parents may choose to stay for the class as well. Projects will range from a small guided project completed in one day, 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 and adult.
This is a delight directed course for students who want more freedom exploring the medium of clay. Students are required to outline their own project objectives for the term. Students may check out books and magazines from our ever-growing library of Ceramic Literature, they will have free access to all the tools in the studio, including wheels, slab roller, hand building tools, etc. Students are expected to be fully responsible for set up and clean-up of their personal project as well. Project ideas: make a matching set of cups and saucers, practice throwing consistent size tumblers, sculpt garden art, create a wall hanging out of tiles. We will discuss a timeline for each project, the student will then be expected to work on their own during class. I will oversee their projects and check in with them weekly. I am on hand the entire class for questions, and inspiration.
Requirements:
This class is a good fit for students who want the freedom to explore the ceramics medium as their curiosity leads them. Students need to practice self discipline and time management and be able to work independently.
Apprenticeship with Miss Tracy is a studio-based, hands-on learning experience that can offer an invaluable window into the career of a studio ceramic artist. This age-old model of transference of craft skills, ideals, and practice will provide a unique learning opportunity for your student. In this class we will discuss in-class helper guidelines tips and techniques, studio equipment training, and chore expectations. Apprentices will be trained in all the nuances and needs of the duties that are unique to our studio as well as discussion/exposure to alternative types of studio environments.
Requirements:
Apprentices need to help in one or more of the scheduled classes being held in the ceramics studio. Apprentices may register for the Wednesday Delight Directed Ceramics class (formerly Ceramics On Your Own) for a 25% reduced fee for every hour of class they help in. Apprentices will be invited to assist in studio activities such as kiln loading and unloading as well as private use of the studio when no classes are present. As well as occasional studio work days for tidying the studio between sessions and general maintenance of shared class tools and supplies.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Early Elementary Studio Art (Fall)
Ages 5yr-9yr
Lucinda Brown
Fall 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This weekly class will be taught by an experienced art teacher, and will provide a foundational base in your young student’s art education. Studio Art will offer hands-on experience with drawing, painting, printmaking, and various other fun media and techniques. Classes will include demonstrations, art history connections, studio time, and will always include references to the Seven Elements of Art (Line, Space, Shape, Texture, Value, Form, and Color).
Requirements:
Parents please make a habit of responding to Slack messages, so I know you have read them, either with a reply in thread or an emoji.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Portrait 101 A
Ages 7yr-12yr
Avonlea Allemann
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Hi everyone! I’m excited to teach you how to draw a face and hone in on where to start and how to finish! We’ll be looking at the structure of the face and where to place features. It’s also important to find your shadows to make that 2D surface pop into 3D. Get your pointer finger ready for a lot of blending of graphite. Each of you will be picking a reference to draw from. I’m looking forward to drawing through the journey together!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$60.00
Supply Fee:
$22.00
Elementary Studio Art (Fall)
Ages 9yr-12yr
Lucinda Brown
Fall 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This weekly class will be taught by an experienced art teacher and will provide a foundational base for your young student’s art education. Studio Art will offer hands-on experience with drawing, painting, printmaking, and various other fun media and techniques. Classes will include demonstrations, art history connections, studio time, and will always include references to the Seven Elements of Art (Line, Space, Shape, Texture, Value, Form, and Color).
Requirements:
Parents please make a habit of responding to Slack messages, so I know you have read them, either with a reply in thread or an emoji.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Drawing, Color & Originality!
Ages 7yr-11yr
Elizabeth Ganji
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
In this class we will use guided drawing as a means to discover our own unique art style through the use of multiple mediums. Each project will be focused on a famous artist and/or style. Students will learn how to break down complex subjects into simple shapes, learn elements of dynamic design.Students will participate in eight projects throughout the semester, each taking two hours to complete. The first day will consist of the drawing portion, followed by color in the following class. Due to the nature of our two-session projects, please make an effort to arrend as many classes as possible. At the end of the session, your student will return home with a portfolio of bold, beautiful artwork. I look forward to sharing my love of art with your children! Please send students in clothes that can get messy so they can feel free to create!
Materials will be supplied by the teacher.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$55.00
Theatre Club: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Ages 8yr-18yr
Carol Bates
Fall 2021
Arts
Schedule:
Friday - Auditorium - 002: 2:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Theatre Club is an all inclusive class for anyone ages 8-18 that wants to be a part of something amazing. Whether you are a star waiting to be discovered, an artist who wants to design sets, or someone who just wants to be a part of an incredible group, we will find a spot for you. There will be tryouts for all major parts but no one will ever be cut from theater club because it is for everyone. We are starting theater club with the production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Homework varies 0-2hr. This class will require additional practices/rehearsal before the production as well as mandatory parent participation to pull off the production.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
3
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$150, Term Total = $150
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Woodworking 101
Ages 7yr-11yr
Zachary Lezniewicz
Fall 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 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!
This is a hands-on class in which students have plenty of freedom to explore the wonderful medium of clay! Come with your littles each week for special parent-child time and socialization with other parents around the clay table. 5-6 year olds can be dropped off for this class, 3-4 year olds need a parent to attend with them. Some projects for the littles will include heart and handprint bows, pencil pots and thumbprint ornaments and, inevitably, many sweet little sculptural pieces of their own. You will also have the opportunity to create a handprint tile for a wall or keepsake box. In this class parents get to make little things, too, and everyone will decorate, glaze and take home their finished work once fired. Students have some minimal cleanup chores, like washing their wooden tools in the provided water buckets, wiping down their areas after glazing days and pushing in their chairs at the end of classes. Tactile contact is one of the first experiences we have in this life; it is at our roots. So this weekly gathering with clay, water and shells is a very grounding experience for students.
Requirements:
***Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.