ASE class descriptions

There will be no ASE classes on SPS holidays, professional development days, or during school closures.

Animutant Creators with Elaine Woodhouse

Kathy Austin

Instructor: Elaine D. Woodhouse, CertEd, CQSW
Grades: K-5
Time: Mondays, 3:45-4:45
Location: Rm 208

Animutants are back and ready to explore the Lands of Animutania! With the help of found objects, discarded materials, and lots of imagination, plastic animals are recycled and transformed into wild and wonderful creatures known as Animutants. As the creator of these creatures you will also design and build their habitats. Students will have access to a wealth of stimulating materials, and the opportunity to stretch their imagination to the limits! Please note: The use of kid friendly low temp hot glue guns is an integral part of this class.

Dates:
Winter Session: 1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28,4/4 (12 weeks)

Spring Session: 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 (9 weeks)

Cost:
$158 (includes $10 ASE registration fee)

To register:
Registration is open March 21st until April 5th.
 www.elainewoodhouse.com/bryant-animutants
Email: carvedstamps@onebox.com

Art Mashup with Elaine

Kathy Austin

Instructor: Elaine D. Woodhouse, CertEd, CQSW
Grade Range: K-5
Time: Thursdays, 3:45-4:45pm
Location: Rm 206

As always we will find inspiration in contemporary artists who are creating the extraordinary with the ordinary. From an artist who collages with cut up paper currency, to Folk artists who create with found objects, students will be inspired and mobilized. Materials will be varied and abundant, and presented in a success oriented, non-judgmental, experimental, joy filled learning space. Students can experience some of my most popular art activities in a small setting, where they have the opportunity to receive individual attention and instruction.

Dates:
Winter Session: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21,1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 (14 weeks)

Spring Session: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 (10 weeks)

Cost:
$175 (includes $10 ASE registration fee)

To register:
Registration is open March 21st until April 5th.
www.elainewoodhouse.com/bryant-mashup
Email: carvedstamps@onebox.com

Art Wizards

Kathy Austin

Instructor: Ilene Adler
Grade range: 1st -5th
Time: Fridays, 3:45-4:45 & 4:45-5:45 (second session contingent on enrollment)
Location: Library

In Art Wizards, kids learn to draw the things that kids find exciting.  That’s why kids find Art Wizards so much fun.  When students learn to draw the right way, they learn to love art.  They can fill the hours of summer creating beautiful drawings, and enjoy every minute.

The most important part of learning to draw is learning to see.  Many adults and most teens never developed that skill.  And all elementary students regardless of age need these skills.  That’s where we start.  We give them all the information they need to be successful, but not so much that we stifle their imagination or limit their opportunities.  With consistent and ongoing practice, our students are amazed at the progress they make.  Projects include spring sports and spring flowers, fish, birds and animals of all kinds, people, landscapes, still life, mythical creatures, movie characters and cartoons.  We show them how to break down a scene or character so it comes out looking like what they intended.  We show them how easy it can be when they know how to use chalk and oil pastels.  They’ll learn when it’s better to use colored pencils and where markers and watercolor fit in.  It’s easy!  It’s exciting!  It’s rewarding!  And it has a super-positive effect on all other subjects.  Check out the galleries at artwizards.org.

Dates:
Spring Session: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 and 6/17 (9 weeks)

Cost:
$131.50 (includes $10 ASE registration fee)

To register:
Registration is open March 21st until April 5th.
Email to register

 

Artist Trading Cards with Elaine

Kathy Austin

Instructor: Elaine D. Woodhouse, CertEd, CQSW
Grade range: K-5th
Time: Tuesdays 3:45-4:45
Location: Rm 103

The concept of miniature pieces of art in a trading card format was the brainchild of Swiss artist M. Vänci Stirnemann. Limited only by its size of 3.5” x 2.5”, children and adults alike, create art to collect, trade or share. Recently, our cards were shared with children in Guatemala! As a card enthusiast, I have traded my art cards both nationally and internationally. In this class students will have the opportunity to use a vast variety of materials and art techniques to make their miniature art. Some cards may pop up, spin, open, or surprise. We will collage, sew, sculpt, fold and weave a card collection that will represent a wide spectrum of creativity. In addition to a class “project” card, students will always have the opportunity to experiment with materials and design their own cards. The number of cards you can make is restricted only by the time available. Students will receive a binder and protective card sheets to store their work.

Dates:
Winter Session: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 (13 weeks)

Spring Session: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 (10 weeks)

Cost:
Cost: $175 (includes $10 ASE registration fee)

To register:
Registration is open March 21st until April 5th.
www.elainewoodhouse.com/bryant-ATCs
Email: Carvedstamps@onebox.com

 

Clay Magic!

Kathy Austin

Instructor: Liang-yin Chen
Grade range: K-5th
Time: Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45
Location: Tuesdays Rm 311, Wednesdays Rm 101

In this class students will explore different hand building methods through different projects. Methods include pinch pot, coil, and slab. Using imagination, students will build problem-solving skill and increase self confidence. Projects will range from pinch clay instructments. Animals and castle to holiday feast and landscape. Class fee including materials and firing fee. More information check claymagic.wordpress.com

Dates:
WINTER SESSION
Tuesdays – Jan 5 to April 5 (no class  Feb 16)
Wednesdays – Jan 6 to April 6 (no class Feb 17 ,March 23)

SPRING SESSION
Tuesdays: April 19 to June 21 (10 classes )
Wednesdays: April 20 – June 22  (9 classes) (no class on June 1st)

Cost:
Tuesdays $200 (includes $10 ASE registration fee)
Wednesdays $181 (includes $10 ASE registration fee)

To register:
Registration is open March 21st until April 5th
lychen56@gmail.com or 206-729-2581

Creative Coding 4 Kids

Kathy Austin

Instructor: Creative Coding Staff
Grades: 3-5
Times: Mondays 3:45-5:00
Location: Library

Creative Coding teaches your child the joy of computer programming by helping them write their own custom computer games and animations! Beginner students will participate in the Creative Coding core curriculum, learning the fundamental elements of coding using MIT’s Scratch to create their very own computer game! Advanced coders (students with previous Scratch experience) will enjoy the Advanced Curriculum, where each day contains a unique mix of coding challenges techniques, and hacks.

Dates:
WINTER SESSION
Mondays – 1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4  (No class on 1/18 or 2/15) (12 classes)
Wednesdays – 1/6, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6 (No class on 1/13 or 3/23 for early dismissals) (12 classes)

SPRING SESSION
(Mondays only) 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13 -no class 5/30

Cost:
$237 (includes $10 ASE registration fee)

To register:
Registration is open March 21st until April 5th
www.creativecoding4kids.com
or 206-569-8424

 

Drama

Kathy Austin

Instructor: Christi Cruz, Wedgwood Drama Studio
Grade Range: K-3rd
Time: Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45pm
Location: Stage

Come explore the Dramatic Arts in a supportive and fun environment! This fun filled class is open to all Bryant students K-3rd grade. Through theater games and exercises, students will explore how actors use their bodies, voices and imaginations to tell stories and create characters.  Whether you are new to the stage or consider yourself a veteran performer there will be something for everyone in this creative class.  A final sharing of some of the students’ work will be on June 19 at 4:00pm.

Dates:
Winter session: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 NO CLASS 2/16 (13 weeks)

Spring session: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 (9 weeks)

Cost:
$145 (includes $10 ASE registration fee)

To register:
Registration is open March 21st until April 5th.
www.wedgwooddrama.com