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Notes:

• Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Refunds are not available unless class is cancelled by Sakonnet Arts Network.

• All Sakonnet Arts Network school-based programs are open to home-schooled and private school students living in Tiverton.

• Scholarships are available.
Please call Keri Thornton, Youth Coordinator, 624-1625
keri@sakonnetarts.org

• Photographs of participants and their work may be used for media releases and the Sakonnet Arts Network website. The student’s name, school, grade level, or age may be included. Families who do not want Sakonnet Arts Network to disclose any of the above information, or their child’s photograph, without their prior consent must indicate that when submitting the registration form.

• Students are welcome to bring a drink or snack (no nuts) to enjoy before the class begins.

If you have questions or would like more detailed information, please contact Keri Thornton, Youth Coordinator, 624-1625
keri@sakonnetarts.org

Invite your friends!
Classes which do not meet the minimum enrollment of 12 students will regrettably be withdrawn, and registrations refunded.

POCASSET SCHOOL

Begins Tues April 26 and ends Tuesday, May 21


When: Tuesdays 3:30 to 4:30 
Parents are responsible for the pick up of their child by 4:30 p.m.


Theme Inspired by Tiverton Library:

"Bring a Book to Life"

Sculpting Stories

Using materials ranging from clay to paper, we will interpret stories with sculpture.  Once we have interpreted a scene from a story by sculpting its characters and ideas, we will extend the story by sculpting new characters and ideas.  An emphasis will be on experimentation of materials and material combinations.
Sculpt a new project each week!

 

Sculpting Artist – Victoria McGeoch is a professional sculpturess.  Last month, Victoria’s art was featured in a solo exhibition at the McEvoy Gallery of Portsmouth Abbey School. This gallery show celebrated the power of human movement in bold color!  Victoria is also an experienced instructor, having taught 7-10 year olds sculpture in a summer art camp environment.

Tuesdays, all grades
Class Fee: $25.00

Click here to download the Registration Form.
Please complete and return this sign-up sheet to the office by April 14, 2011.

Tiverton Idol

This six-week master class will introduce students to solo-singing, and challenge students who are already familiar with solo work. Elise will work with each student individually to discover a song’s meaning, and learn how to make it performance-ready. Through individual and group practice, students will gain confidence in their unique voice. This workshop will culminate in a final showcase during the last class which friends and family are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Write a new chapter of solo-singing in your life story!

 

Artist  vocal training – Elise Arsenault holds a cum laude degree in Musical Theatre from George Mason University. She has taught, directed, acted and administered theater and musical productions in MT, MA, VA, DC and RI. Elise is also a classically trained vocalist and trombonist. SAN was delighted to introduce Elise to our afternoon art classes last semester, when she worked with all of the School House Rock cast members as the vocal musical director.



Tuesdays, 3rd and 4th graders
Class Fee: $25.00

Click here to download the Registration Form
Please complete and return this sign-up sheet to the office by April 14, 2011

RANGER SCHOOL

Classes begin Wednesday, April 27th and end Wednesday, June 1


When: 3:30 to 4:30 
Parents are responsible for the pick up of their child by 4:30 p.m.

Invite your friends!
Classes which do not meet the minimum enrollment of 12 students will regrettably be withdrawn, and registrations refunded.

 

Inspired by Tiverton Library: "Bring a Book to Life"

Sculpting Stories

Using materials ranging from clay to paper, we will interpret stories with sculpture.  Once we have interpreted a scene from a story by sculpting its characters and ideas, we will extend the story by sculpting new characters and ideas.  An emphasis will be on experimentation of materials and material combinations.
Sculpt a new project each week!

 

Sculpting Artist – Victoria McGeoch is a professional sculpturess.  Last month, Victoria’s art was featured in a solo exhibition at the McEvoy Gallery of Portsmouth Abbey School. This gallery show celebrated the power of human movement in bold color!  Victoria is also an experienced instructor, having taught 7-10 year olds sculpture in a summer art camp environment.


Wednesdays, all grades
Class Fee: $25.00

Draw and Paint
from Disney Classics

Learn to draw and paint your favorite characters from the classic Walt Disney books.  We’ll create heros, villians, princesses, animals, vehicles and more!  During this course, our artistic media will include pencils, markers and acrylic paints.

Artists – Sue Kent and Gary Farias have been teaching Art, Painting & Design for 15 years under the name of Primary Colors. Gary has a BFA in painting from Swain School of Design; Sue has a BA in Art/Graphic Design from RIC. Together the couple currently free-lances from their home studio for a number of greeting card & product development companies.

Wednesdays, All grades welcome
Class Fee: $25.00

Click here to download the Registration Form.
Please complete and return this sign-up sheet to Mrs. Araujo by Friday, , April 14, 2011

FORT BARTON

Classes begin Thursday, April 28 and end Thursday, June 2

When: 3:30 to 4:30 
Parents are responsible for the pick up of their child by 4:30 p.m.

Invite your friends!
Classes which do not meet the minimum enrollment of 12 students will regrettably be withdrawn, and registrations refunded.

Theme Inspired by Tiverton Library:
“Bring a Book to Life”

Beach Stone Art   

Using large, smooth beach stones as a canvas, your student will paint a different animal each week. Step-by-step, following the instructor, the class will create colorful & psychedelic animals such as birds, snakes, & cats using permanent markers, acrylic paints and varnish.

Beach Stone Art Artists – Sue Kent and Gary Farias have been teaching Art, Painting & Design for 16 years under the name of Primary Colors. Gary has a BFA in painting from Swain School of Design; Sue has a BA in Art/Graphic Design from RIC. Together the couple currently free-lances from their home studio for a number of greeting card & product development companies.

 

Sculpting Stories!

Using materials ranging from clay to paper, we will interpret stories with sculpture.  Once we have interpreted a scene from a story by sculpting its characters and ideas, we will extend the story by sculpting new characters and ideas.  An emphasis will be on experimentation of materials and material combinations.
Sculpt a new project each week!

 

Sculpting Artist – Victoria McGeoch is a professional sculpturess.  Last month, Victoria’s art was featured in a solo exhibition at the McEvoy Gallery of Portsmouth Abbey School. This gallery show celebrated the power of human movement in bold color!  Victoria is also an experienced instructor, having taught 7-10 year olds sculpture in a summer art camp environment

 

Tuesdays, all grades
Class Fee: $25.00

Click here to download the Registration Form
Please complete and return this sign-up sheet to the main office by Friday, April 14, 2011.



TIVERTON MIDDLE SCHOOL


Classes begin Tuesday, April 26th and Thursday April 28th and end on Tuesday May 31st and Thursday June 2


When: 2:30 to 4:00 
Parents are responsible for the pick up of their child by 4:30 p.m.

 

About the Spring 2011 TMS Classes and Artists:


Theme inspired by Tiverton Library—“Bring a Book to Life”

Tuesday Class--Screen Printing

Students will discover the history and techniques of screen printing as they are introduced to the simpler methods of pushing ink through a stencil, to the more involved  process using photo emulsions. In keeping with the Tiverton Library theme “Bring a Book to Life”, this session’s students will work on a different screen print  each week to
illustrate part of a book. Oldest students are given priority in screen printing class registration.

Screen Print Artist – Adam Tracy has taught at TMS 2007. A RIC graduate with major in Art Education and a studio concentration in painting, Adam has been screen printing since high school. Through college, Adam designed his own clothing line.

Thursday Class--Printmaking

Learn the unique art of Printmaking! During this class you will create and draw your own visual image to be printed.
(Llibrary books available for illustration inspiration).This image will be used to carve your relief print block and you will learn various methods to print your block.  In addition, you will be able to print your image multiple times so that you may share your art with your friends, family and still have a print or two left over for yourself!  They make great gifts!

Artist—Pam Nadeau, who is an art teacher at TMS, taught Intro to Ceramics for Pocasset School’s SAN program
and Ceramics at TMS last spring.  Her popular classes fill up very quickly, so be sure to register early.  Ms. Nadeau has agreed to take in as many as twenty printmaking students during our Spring session.

Thursday Class—Tiverton Idol

This six-week master class will introduce students to solo-singing, and challenge students who are already familiar with solo work. Elise will work with each student individually to discover a song’s meaning, and learn how to make it performance-ready. Through individual and group practice, students will gain confidence in their unique voice. This workshop will culminate in a final showcase during the last class which friends and family are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Write a new chapter of solo-singing in your life story!

Artist  vocal training – Elise Arsenault holds a cum laude degree in Musical Theatre from George Mason University. She has taught, directed, acted and administered theater and musical productions in MT, MA, VA, DC and RI. Elise is also a classically trained vocalist and trombonist. SAN was delighted to introduce Elise to our afternoon art classes last semester, when she worked with all of the School House Rock cast members as the vocal musical director.


Click here to download the Registration Form
Please complete and return this sign-up sheet to Mrs. Boulay by Friday, April 14, 2011.