The Creative ARTS Academy
Are YOU ready to do something totally RAD?
NOTE TO PARENTS:   You may need to reference the chart below to totally understand the following!

What is the Creative Arts Academy?  CAA is a one-of-a-kind academy where you can pick the classes you want to take about the topics you have the most interest in.  Classes may be held for just a few hours on one day or at other times.  Saturdays or days you are “off” from regular classes at school provide you with a safe place to hang out with your squad while doing something you really like.  The more classes you take, the more you learn and the bigger your squad!  It’s a win-win for everyone and totally sick!

Who can attend the Creative Arts Academy?  There is the Foundation Academy designed for kids grades 1 – 5 and there is the Structurally Sound Academy for kids grades 6 – 8. 

How much does it cost to attend the Creative Arts Academy?  You can’t put a price on learning, but the classes are modestly priced, and we assure you that you will get your money’s worth!  Classes begin at $25.00 and increase depending on the length of the class.  However, no class will cost more than $50.00.  Some classes will be one hour while others may be two or two ½ hours. How savage is it that all materials and supplies will be included?

What are the class schedules?  The good thing about the Creative Arts Academy is that you do not have to attend a class every day, nor do you have to study or take any tests.  Most classes are on Saturday mornings, so you can come to the Creative Arts Academy and then have the weekend to do everything else you want to do!  You and your parents pick the classes you want to take!  It’s that easy and lit!

When do classes begin at the Creative Arts Academy?  Classes will begin on February 11, 2023.  So, tell your squad about the Academy and we bet they will think it is a safe idea, too!

How do I register for Classes at the Creative Arts Academy? Registration will begin on December 20, 2022.  Just visit the website and look for the Education Tab at the top of the page.  Then scroll down until you see Creative Arts Academy.  The rest is totally ‘obvs’!

What are the hours for Creative Arts Academy? The Academy will be open on Saturdays with classes being held between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. 

Pinch Me a Critter — Students will learn the ancient art of “pinching”.  Pinching is a simple form of hand-made using clay or a clay derivative which originated from ancient times to the present.  The pinching method is to create objects that can be ornamental or functional, and has been widely employed across cultures.  The method use is to simply have a lob of clay, then pinch it to the shape desired.  Taught by Lisa Morrison. 

Class Meets – Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Cost:  $15.00

Make Your Own Chia Pet — Chia Pets are American styled terracotta figurines used to sprout chia, where the chia sprouts grow within a couple of weeks to resemble the animal’s fur or hair. Moistened chia seeds are applied to a grooved terracotta figurine. In this class, taught by Rhona Dawson, using a variation on this theme,  students will make their own personalized Chia Pets. 

Class Meets – Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Cost:  $15.00

Oaxacan  Mexican Foil Art — Oaxaca is a folk art paradise in which artists create the most extraordinary spectrum of crafts in all of Mexico. Their works are inseparable from their lives — a blend of daily experience, indigenous myths and legends, pre- and post-conquest patterns, and the region’s natural environment.  In this class, students will create a project that emphasizes their understanding of this art form.  Taught by Rhona Dawson. 

Class Meets – Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Cost:  $15.00

Germs Are Not for Sharing! — Evidence has been found that ancient Babylonians understood soap making as early as 2800 BC. Archeologists have found soap-like material in historic clay cylinders from this time. These cylinders were inscribed with what we understand as saying, “fats boiled with ashes” (a method of making soap).  Washing our hands took on a new meaning with the covid pandemic.  In this class, students will explore making soap through modern-day techniques  Taught by Rhona Dawson. 

Class Meets – Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Cost:  $15.00

No Machine Needed!  — It’s not magic.  It is simple chemistry.  Believe it or not, ice cream can be made in about 10 minutes without a fancy ice cream machine or a lot of pots and pans.  And what’s the best part of ice cream?  Eating it!  In this class, students will make ice cream and garnish it, their way.  Literary connection “Is This Your Favorite Ice Cream?” by Ryan Rucker.  Taught by Rhona Dawson. 

NOTE:  Please bring a pair of winter gloves to this class.

Class Meets – Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Cost:  $15.00

“Holy Giacometti”  Sculptures — While learning about sculpturer,  Alberto Giacometti, students will learn about the human figure by first sketching a few different human forms that show an understanding of how we position our bodies.  They will take this new found knowledge to create a sculpture representative of those created by Giacometti.   Literary connection is “Look! Look! Look! At Sculpture” by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace.  Taught by Rhona Dawson. 

Class Meets – Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Cost:  $15.00

Decorative Paper Lanterns that Float in Water! — Buoyancy is the tendency of an object to float in a fluid. All liquids and gases in the presence of gravity exert an upward force known as the buoyant force on any object immersed in them.   With a better understanding of buoyancy, students will design and create a paper lantern that floats whether it be day or night.   Literary connection “Playing with Lanterns” by Wang Yage. Taught by Rhona Dawson. 

Class Meets – Saturday, April 1, 2023  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

What’s All the Flutter About? — The book, “My, Oh My—A Butterfly!:  All About Butterflies” by Tish Rabe, introduces students to this exciting project about butterflies and how they fly.    Students will create a hanging mobile of butterflies created through folding techniques inspired by Japanese origami based upon their understanding of  how butterflies contract their bodies making a slanted figure eight pattern with their wings. Taught by Rhona Dawson. 

This Class Meets – Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

You Made THAT Out of That? — Children turn recycled fabric scraps into a beautiful fabric bowl that serves as a focal piece of art.  The bowl is great for giving as a gift to a parent or grandparent.  Students learn about measurement and basic design elements in making their uniquely creative bowl.  The children’s book “Recycling is Crab-ulous!” serves as the catalyst to make students think seriously about the importance of recycling as the story is told through the eyes of a hermit crab who are known for being resourceful.  Taught by Rhona Dawson. 

Class Meets – Saturday, April 15, 2023  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

I Can Draw Anything You Can Draw, Better! — So maybe you are not the best person at drawing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t draw!  Maybe you just need to have a little direction and a steady hand!  In this class, you will learn how to draw most of the items a kid your age wants to draw and you will also learn to draw your favorite characters like RoBlox and Minecraft!  Go ahead and practice drawing a Minion!  Taught by Rhona Dawson. 

Class Meets – Saturday, April 22, 2023  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

SMILE…and Say “Cheese Burger!” —  A camera phone is something we always have on us and creativity is something we all have in us but often we struggle to use them properly, feeling like we don’t have the time, space or inclination to dedicate to it. Bring your cell phone to class (Android or iPhone) and walk away with ideas that will allow you to take your smartphone photography to the next level.  Yes, bring your cell phone to class!  You will need it!  Taught by Larry LeMasters  (a professional photographer).

Class Meets – Saturday, February 18, 2023  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

Let Your Hands Do The Talking For You! — American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of Deaf communities in the United States of America and most of Anglophone Canada. ASL is a complete and organized visual language that is expressed by employing both manual and nonmanual features. In this class, you will be taught the ASL alphabet and learn to sign basic words and phrases.  Taught by Patricia Brown

Class Meets – Saturday, February 25, 2023  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

Tangle With Tweens and Teens — This class is for the doodler or scribbler in the family who wants to take a doodle or scribble to new heights!  Zentangle is an American method for drawing, which not only promotes concentration and creativity but at the same time increases personal well-being. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This class will use various shapes to create structured/repetitive patterns.  With a variety of patterns, students will create beautiful pieces of abstract art.  The best part, there is no right or wrong way to Zentangle.   Taught by Chelsea Brown.

NOTE:  THIS CLASS MEETS TWICE  – Saturday, March 4 and Saturday, March 11, 2023  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $25.00

How Does This “Resin-ate” With You? — It’s all the rage from children to adults!  Whether you are a seasoned artist or a newbie, resin art is a fun and creative art medium to explore. To get started all you really need are a few materials and an understanding of how they will help you create unique art. Let your imagination go wild and dive deep into the new world of resin art with endless possibilities.   Please bring various found items that you would like to use in your project.  Other items will be provided.  Taught by Rick Byrd

NOTE:  This class will be taught in two class sessions, Saturday, March 18, 2023 and Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Cost:  $25.00

If You Had a Dot…What Would You Make?   — Art is everywhere. Whether you are sitting in a library or walking around the city, you will find examples of art all over. But how do you know when something is art? How is one piece different from the next? Paul Klee is a great color theorist and artist. Who better to show you how colors work together than an expert on color theory? What surprises will you find in his simple-looking paintings? Then, experiment with complementary colors and create your own surprises!  Your imagination will take you as far as you would like to go.  Taught by Lisa Morrison

Class Meets – Saturday, April 1, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

Get Out of Here! You Didn’t Make That, Did You? — In this class, students will learn to turn an empty vessel into a beautiful arrangement of seasonal flowers pretty enough to be the center and focal point of any dinner table!  Additionally, you will learn how to pick the freshest flowers, work with flowers based on texture and color, and how to condition your flowers to last as long as possible.  When you get home, you will only need to add water to your hand-made arrangements.  Taught by Rick Byrd

This Class Meets – Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

Poetry And Art—Learning to Create the Written Word With a Visual Component — Writing can be fun, when it is correctly done.  Rhyming poetry done well, can be very pleasing to the ear, and fun to read. And when the poetry tells a story one can relate to in some way, then the poet has succeeded in communicating with his reader. In this class, you will be taught how to express yourself in creating a poem and then how to interpret your poem through art.  The book,  “Symmetry in Poetry” will be used during this class.  Taught by Phoenix Lampkin

This Class Meets – Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00

Beautiful Boards—Creating a Charcuterie Board — Who says that mom and dad are the only ones with the skill to create a beautiful display of food?   Charcuterie Boards are the rage right now, and not only are they a creative way of displaying various food items, you to go as wild as your imagination.  Charcuterie is the culinary art of preparing meat products such as bacon, salami, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, ballotines, pâtés, and confit. Someone that prepares charcuterie is called a Charcutier. So why is charcuterie suddenly all the rage?   In this class, you will see and experience the answer!  Taught by Rick Byrd

This Class Meets – Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00