AFTERSCHOOL ART WORKSHOPS
GRADES K – 4
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Tasha Cronk |
| Course Description |
Session I:
Art & Ecology
September 23 & 30
The United Nations declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity, a celebration of life on earth and the value of Biodiversity where you live. Explore how plants and animals play an important role in a healthy ecosystem. Create art from our own local animals; from prints to paintings, masks and miniatures.
Session II: Fall Fantasy
October 21 & 28
The Celts first celebrated what we know as Halloween by dressing up in animal costumes to calm the Gods so the sun wouldn’t disappear, causing cold weather and killing their crops. Discover the historical stories of ancient autumn festivities; celebrate fall colors, fruit, vegetables and fun Halloween fantasy!
Session III: Wearable Art and the Art of Things You Wear!
November 12 & 19
Explore the featured artists’ ideas and artwork in the ArtSpace Main Gallery to inspire your own artwork by using a variety of fun and exciting materials. Print and dye clothing and reflect on the things we wear in your own mixed-media masterpieces!
Session IV: Art & Science of Snow
December 10 & 17
Look closely at a snowflake, what do you see? These delicate, geometric flakes blanket our surroundings and fill our winters
here with excitement! Learn more about the snowmaking process, what makes a great flake and create art about snow from clay pots and spray paint “real” snowmen as well as a
wintery watercolor scene! |
| Instructor |
| Tasha Cronk has been living in Jackson for 14 years, and has been working with children throughout the community for most of that time. She has a BA from the University of Massachusetts and has taken several continuing education courses in children’s art education and studio art. Tasha has been teaching for the Art Association since 2002, including numerous outreach classes with a variety of populations, youth summer art camps and afterschool art classes for children of all ages. |
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| Dates |
See Course Description |
| Times |
Thur: 4 – 5:30pm |
| Tuition |
$30 per session ($45 non-member) |
| Skill Level |
Grades K – 4 |
| Registration Deadline |
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| Register by Phone |
(307) 733- 6379 |
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