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SCCHE:
Potter’s Clay Art Cluster Visit
our online art museum at www.artsonia.com ! We’re listed under St.
Charles County Christian Home Educators in the 63376 zip code! Registration for our 2nd Semester 2010 is under way for members of SCCHE! Our scheduled dates are as noted below: Art Cluster 1:
Art Cluster 2:
Art Cluster 3:
We will also run our missions outreach throughout the summer. Our cluster group focuses on the fine arts and field trips, as well as outreach missions to the elderly. Our goal is to teach families to glorify God through the arts and to impact the world with tasteful Christian art: visual and communications. We will be holding our classes at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Center at Mid Rivers and St. Peters Howell Road. Advanced Art Theory and History teacher: Gina McAndrew; asst. : Kelly Weston 8th – 12th
grade 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. We will
study artists of various periods, learning advanced drawing and painting
techniques in the styles of the great master artists. Students must have a good
working knowledge of color theory. There will be occasional homework as
students will be note booking various artists and techniques. Students will
also be encouraged to enter area art exhibits and contests. Intermediate Art Theory and History teacher: Gina McAndrew; asst. : Kelly Weston 5th – 7th
grade 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. This class is offered by teacher recommendation or by portfolio review only. Students will listen to an art history lecture with the older students then complete an age-appropriate project separately. This class is for the serious elementary student who has had several years experience in color theory and drawing. Students will also be encouraged to enter area art exhibits and contests. Preschool Art teacher: Kelly Weston K3,K4, K5 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Students will learn basic art skills while doing fun and exciting art projects. They will develop fine motor skills by completing masterpieces and hands-on work with manipulatives. This is a fun class designed to create a love of art in preschoolers! Beginning Art teacher: Gina McAndrew 1st - 3rd
grade 1:45- 2:45 p.m. This is a rudimentary art theory and history class to introduce young children to the various artists and styles, as well as basic color theory and principals of art. As in the older classes, students will create a portfolio of “masterpieces” and be encouraged to participate in area exhibits and contests. Elementary Art 1 teacher: Gina McAndrew 3rd – 8th
grade
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Students will learn the basic elements of art and principles of design by using a variety of techniques. We will touch briefly on a variety of artists, but the main focus will be on technique and observation. Students will be encouraged to participate in area exhibits and contests. Puppetry Arts teacher: Kelly Weston All ages 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. This is an introductory class into the field of puppetry. Students will do hands-on activities constructing puppets and sets, as well as scripts. All activities will be age-appropriate, with older students doing more script-writing and intricate artistry. We will have a short performance on May 21st at our annual “Art Field Day”. Fees: There is a supply fee of $15/semester per student. The fees are as follows and are due at the beginning of each 5 week period. There are three 5-week segments each semester. There is a 5% discount for paying all 3 segments upfront. There is a family cap of $100 (great for 4+ kids!). 1-1/2 hour class: $40
every 5 weeks 1 hour class: $30 every 5 weeks We offer activities at all 3 hours to our students only (not siblings).
To offset facility rental & supply costs, we ask that children staying for
more than their class time pay an additional $1/child per hour. This may be
added into your tuition. We don’t offer babysitting, but for older students who
don’t require supervision, we do have a variety of crafts and art activities
available. This is a great time to socialize and have fun with pals! Outreach Ministry: Potter’s Clay was established in 2004 as a way to bring art into the community because I believe art that glorifies God is beneficial to both children and adults. Studies show just three hours of art each week in visual, musical, or theatrical arts increases intelligence. With that said, I do not want turn anyone away from taking art classes because of financial reasons. Please call me to work-out the fee through volunteer help or bartering for services you may offer. I will be taking students out into the community to nursing homes and assisted care facilities. Older students will be teaching basic art skills to the elderly, and younger students will be doing the projects with the elderly. This will only be open to SCCHE Potter’s Clay cluster members who have students enrolled in Friday art. My prayer is that there will be enough students to rotate this on a monthly basis, establishing relationships with our elderly in the community. For more information, contact Gina McAndrew at (636)397-0534 or gmcandrew@charter.net . “Yet, O Lord, You are our Father. We are the clay, You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 (NIV)
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