Art studio is a hands-on class where students explore the concepts of art and create art using foundational techniques. Students will work in 2-D and 3-D formats throughout the semester. This class is designed for an older or more experienced art student looking to hone their skills, learn more in-depth techniques and work on lengthier projects.

Drawing Form: Gradation, Light & Shadow, Line & Curve, showing depth

Gradients: Gradation, Hatching, and Stippling

Create Form: Clay Vase

Paper Mache Still Life Sculpture

Culinary for Kids!

In this culinary class for kids, students will learn basic cooking techniques including how to use kitchen tools, how to read a recipe, and how to keep their area clean all taught in a small group setting. Students will be able to enjoy a sample of their culinary creation during class. Recipes may include dairy, grain, nuts, eggs, meat, and spices. All supplies and ingredients included. Recipes are subject to adjustment.

Week 1 Broccoli Salad

Week 2 Pasta Salad

Week 3 Crowned Grilled Cheese

Week 4 Chicken in a Cream Sauce

Week 5 Ham and Cheese Omelet

Week 6 French Toast Sticks

Week 7 Egg McMuffin Sandwich

Week 8 Chorizo Soup

Week 9 Green Goddess Pasta

Week 10 Blueberry Pancakes

Week 11 Bacon Potato Soup

Week 12 Pineapple Upside-down Pancakes

Week 13 Coconut Curry

Week 14 Charcuterie Board

Week 15 Gnocchi with Sage Butter

Culinary for Kids

In this culinary class for kids, students will learn basic cooking techniques including how to use kitchen tools, how to read a recipe, and how to keep their area clean all taught in a small group setting. Students will be able to enjoy a sample of their culinary creation during class. Recipes may include dairy, grain, nuts, eggs, meat, and spices. All supplies and ingredients included. Recipes are subject to adjustment.

Week 1 Broccoli Salad

Week 2 Pasta Salad

Week 3 Crowned Grilled Cheese

Week 4 Chicken in a Cream Sauce

Week 5 Ham and Cheese Omelet

Week 6 French Toast Sticks

Week 7 Egg McMuffin Sandwich

Week 8 Chorizo Soup

Week 9 Green Goddess Pasta

Week 10 Blueberry Pancakes

Week 11 Bacon Potato Soup

Week 12 Pineapple Upside-down Pancakes

Week 13 Coconut Curry

Week 14 Charcuterie Board

Week 15 Gnocchi with Sage Butter

This semester, we will be focusing on American artists, learning their art styles and try our hand at their famous mediums. Students will learn different materials, techniques and how to care for the materials. Materials may include clay, oil pastels, watercolor, charcoal, acrylic and chalk pastels.

American Artists

John James Audubon

Harriet Powers

Mary Cassatt

Frederic Remington

Charles DeMuth

Edward Hopper

Gutzon Borglum

Maria Martinez

Norman Rockwell

Wolf Kahn

James Castle

Barbara Cooney

Andy Warhol

In this class we will work on several activities that will build fine motor skills while having fun!  This class will be more than just art. Some of the activities may be working with beads, coloring/painting, cutting, playdough, stickers and so much more while strengthening hands and abilities. This is a great class to be social and have some fun too!

Creative writing is an artistic and very personal expression. Creating a story or poem takes

imagination, creativity, and the time to write what comes to one’s head without over thinking it. In this creative writing class for beginners, students will practice creative writing through prompts, fun hands-on activities, and group collaborations. The class is designed for students to start a writing activity in class and finish it at home before the next class. Parents are encouraged to help at home with punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Each student will have a thesaurus of their own to expand on their creative writing skills and learn how to use a dictionary. As a published author, Ms. Mandee shares her journey through the writing and publishing process, the ups and the downs, to encourage them to unlock their creative spirit, and shoot for the stars!

v Adding Details

v Description

v Five Senses

v Communicating Emotions

v Webbing

v Expanding Out a Sentence or Story

v Having Fun with the Story

v Observation and Describing

v Interviewing

v Editing and giving useful feedback

v Parts of a story: plot, theme, identifying characters, conflict, and conclusion

Special note:

Some lessons will include food and film clips. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Films: Dinner scene at the opening of The Hobbit

Silent film clips (Charlie Chaplin etc)

Cartoons (Ducktales, Pink Panther etc)

In this Art Sampler class, students will get an indepth study of different art mediums, learn a variety of techniques, vocabulary, how to care for materials and keep the space clean. This class is designed for students interested in art and wanting to try a variety of materials and concepts.

Areas of Study:

Watercolor

Acrylic

Oil Pastels

Mixed Media