Fables and Folklore: An Art Class

Description

Whether or not your children are familiar with the tales of The Tortoise and the Hare, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse, or the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing, they will love learning about the animal characters that personify every imaginable human type; from the sly to the selfless, the cunning to the compassionate.

This exciting and unique class will combine the thought-provoking moral teachings and ethical dilemmas of Aesop’s timeless tales with the artistic and creative pursuits of painting, drawing, stitching, and so much more. Each week, we will explore a tale or two and then get to work creating a mixed-media masterpiece, where each student’s insights and interpretations of the fables will be preserved with a mix of paint, fabric, paper, and their own whimsical drawings.

In a class that’s full of humor and humility, we will explore concepts such as hard work and perseverance, being honest and truthful, and having empathy and compassion towards others. Our work in this class will be as timeless and relevant as the fables and folklore we are exploring.

Younger and Older Children Alike Will Love:

• Learning and/or revisiting the fables.
• Creative interpretation and brainstorming ways to solve problems presented in the tales.
• Working alone and in small groups.
• Combining multiple art techniques to create a visual, tactile, and completely unique representation of the stories.

Fine Print:

• This six-week series will run on Mondays from January 9—February 27 (no class on the 1/16 and 2/20 holidays).
• We meet from 4—5:45 p.m. each week.
• Classes take place at our studio: 1038 Aquidneck Ave in Middletown, RI (2nd floor)
• Registration is limited to 12 children and pre-registration is required.
• This class is appropriate  and recommended for for children in 3rd—8th grade.
• Class fee includes all art materials, instruction, emotional and artistic support. And snacks. 🙂
• Sibling discount available: please contact us directly for a coupon code that can be used for siblings.
• Registrants to my classes are added to my email newsletter list. You will begin to receive sporadic Self Esteem Through Art emails.
• When registering, you will be prompted to enter an email address and phone number. Please use your BEST contact info in these fields as this is how I communicate with you for the duration of the program (and I need to be able to get a hold of you in the event of an emergency). You will receive a welcome email from me approximately one week before class starts with additional details.
• We are still in a pandemic and our goal is the safety of each participant. You may be asked to provide proof of vaccination prior to the start of class. Depending on recommendations of state and local health officials (ex: CDC and RIDOH), masks may be required. Should quarantines or stay at home orders take place, we will revert to online classes (materials will be given to each student). We’ll be fluid with this and see where we stand with covid protocols as class time approaches. 
• If you have any additional questions, please reach out to me before signing up. Once you sign up, we have entered into a contract with each other.
• There are NO REFUNDS for this class and the class fee is not transferable, so please be sure you/your child can commit to all FOUR weeks.  
• Class size is limited to 12 children. Registration closes December 31, or whenever class sells out.