Spring Has Sprung (Tuesdays)

Description

I am definitely solar powered, and each year I develop a massive case of spring fever! This has been a part of my DNA since I was a kid. In those days, it meant making sure I was playing outside as much as possible. When I got a little older, it meant driving my parents’ Subaru wagon through the town center with the windows down and the radio blaring. When I got to college, it meant that I stacked my course load in the fall and winter and any spring classes were scheduled first thing in the morning so I could spend my afternoons tanning on the quad. Now, it means gardening, taking long walks, sitting on my deck with a good book, and escaping to the ocean as much as humanly possible.

The outdoors is one of my greatest teachers. Always has been. Always will be. I love to pass that wisdom on any chance I get.

With the advances in (and our dependence on) technology we are becoming more and more disconnected and distracted. This class will have its roots in all things nature. We will be bringing the outdoors in. We will be working with materials synonymous with the natural world. We will be brainstorming ways to nurture, protect, and enhance our environment. And, we will be diving into a very rich social/emotional growth curriculum via teachings of nature, including flora and fauna, wildlife, and even the cosmos. I can’t wait to launch this program!

Your Girls Will Love:

• Disconnecting from stress, technology, and peer pressure. We are going to get as much fresh air as we can and find creative ways to record our observations.
• The wide assortment of art projects and mediums. They are designed to be a reflection of each child’s unique spirit and creative voice.
• Using the creative arts as a way to develop critical thought and an open-mind.
• The sense of community and collaboration.

Fine Print:

• This EIGHT-week series will run on Tuesdays from April 2—May 28 (no class during April vacation).
• Class runs from 2:45-4:30 p.m. Middle school girls from Holliston come over at 2 p.m. and get an extra 45 minutes of time in the studio each week to be creative, have a snack, use my wi-fi hotspot for homework, use extra supplies, do free art, etc. There is going to be a $50 surcharge for middle school girls.
• Classes take place at our 358 Woodland St. studio in Holliston. Girls from other local towns are welcome and encouraged to attend.
• THE MAJORITY OF MY CLASSES CONSIST OF REPEAT ATTENDEES AND SPACES WILL GO QUICKLY. Sign up ASAP.
• This class is age-appropriate and recommended for for girls in 3rd—8th grade.
• THIS CLASS IS A CELL-PHONE/TECHNOLOGY FREE ENVIRONMENT. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Class fee includes ALL art materials, instruction, emotional and artistic support, and after-school snacks and drinks.
• Sibling discount available: click appropriate option in drop-down box.
  
• You will receive a welcome email from me approximately one week before class starts with additional details.
• Registrants to my classes are added to my email newsletter list. You will begin to receive sporadic Self Esteem Through Art emails.
• I take photos in the studio and those photos are often used on my Web site, in my marketing materials, and on social media. By registering, you understand that your child will be photographed. If you DO NOT want your child photographed, I must be notified before the start of the series.
• 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 EIGHT weeks.