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| What’s New at Masterpiece Art Instruction | December 2009 | |
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Karine’s Local Art Classes at The Learning Vine
Spring 2010:
Karine will be teaching the following art classes at The Learning Vine Homeschool Program in Naperville. See the Learning Vine website for more details.
Click HERE to learn more about these classes. Masterpiece Online Academy
Masterpiece Online Academy
All Classes:
How to Register:
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Coming this fall the Elgin Park District offers homeschoolers its regular gym and swim classes as well as a new ceramics class.
The following information taken from the Elgin Park District Brochure:
Hey Home Schoolers – we have the perfect way to add physical fitness and socialization time to your curriculum. Our Gym and Swim program features a one-hour swim lesson and one-hour physical education class each week. A variety of sports and cooperative games will be played in our gym time and children will have some free time in our Adventure Island aquatic center at the end of their swim lesson. BL
Length: 10 Weeks
Resident Fee: $54
Non-Res Fee: $64
Min/Max: 28/60
Instructor: Staff Member
Fee: $50
Location: The Centre, Fieldhouse Court #1
Course # Date Day Time Age
4475 9/15-11/17 Tue 1:00-3:00 pm 5-15 Yrs
4476 9/16-11/18 Wed 1:00-3:00 pm 5-15 Yrs
4477 9/17-11/19 Thu 1:00-3:00 pm 5-15 Yrs
Home School Children can add art to their daily curriculm by taking a ceramics class. This 1 ½ hr. class will have children learning to use coils, slabs and pinch pots to build pottery and sculptures in this guided step-by-step handbuilding class. All projects will be glazed and kiln fired. Since clay can be messy please dress appropriately. JM
Age: 6-15 yrs.
Instructor: Nancey Buechner
Resident Fee: $52
Non-Res Fee: $57
Length: 1.5hrs/wk/5wks
Min/Max: 8/12
Location: The Centre, Ceramics Studio
Course # Date Day Time
4700 11/12 – 12/17 Thur 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Many co-ops and support groups have exciting opportunities dotting their fall calendar. Check out individual websites (see tabs above for contact information for many groups across the Chicago area) for more details information about meetings and events open to homeschoolers in your neck of the woods.
The following came from a group in Chicago Ridge:
Here is a brief summary: (all are at 1 p.m.)
Sept. 11–participate in a Readers’ Theatre presentation of The Buffalo Storm
Oct. 9–Bicycle safety program
Nov. 13—Fine Arts Fest
Dec. 11—Stampin’ Up Christmas edition
All Homeschoolers are welcome to join us! Please call to reserve your spot! 708.423.7753
The more, the merrier!
Constance VanSwol
youthdesk@chicagoridge.lib.il.us
Head of Youth Services
Chicago Ridge Public Library
10400 S. Oxford Avenue
Chicago Ridge IL 60415
Looking for a little Shakespeare in your summer? Geneva has just what you are looking for.
This from a recent press release:
The Midsummer Theatre Troupe will present a free production of “Taming of the Shrew” at 6 p.m. at the park. Before the play begins, the junior and senior performing company of State Street Dance Studio in Geneva will dance.
Seating will be Ravinia-style; audience members are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnics. Food will be available for purchase from Mill Race Inn and Graham’s.
“Taming of the Shrew” is about love and marriage, and those wanting to attain that perfect union. Two sisters, one fair and one shrewish, are being courted by various suitors. How and why these men approach the task is brought out in this story.
“This is the third year the arts commission is presenting a Shakespeare play as a gift to the community,” said event chair Vic Portincaso. “Last year we had attendance of 600: this year we expect 1200 people to attend.”
Admission is free; a $5 donation is suggested. Free parking is available at the government center on First Street. It’s just a short walk across the covered bridge across the Fox River to Island Park.
Masterpiece Art Instruction
411 Locust Street
North Aurora, IL 60542
630-897-9826
Some updates on June art camps – “Exploring the World with Pastels”
1. The June 8-11 camp has been moved from Hobby Lobby in Aurora to Community Christian Church in Naperville (corner of Ogden and Rickert).
2. The June 15-18 camp has been cancelled due to low enrollment.
3. A class has been added at the home of Holly Ramsey in Naperville. It will run June 22-25. There are some open seats – online registration is available.
You can sign up for the available camps online at:
http://www.teachartathome.com/Classes.html
“Exploring the World” Art Camp (ages 7-12)
Students will depict various scenes from around the world using soft pastels to create beautiful, frame-worthy pieces of art. As always, Karine will draw along with her students and introduce them to drawing and rendering techniques.
Time: 2-4 PM
Ages: 7-12
Fee: $50 per student (due at first class)
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Other summer art classes:
* Art Careers Worshops (ages 11-18)
* Outdoor Sketching Workshops
Learn more and register online at:
Title: ST. AMBROSE HOME SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CLUB & KINGSWOOD ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS CLUB
Location: Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, IL 60435
Description: ST. AMBROSE HOME SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CLUB &
KINGSWOOD ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS CLUB
come together to perform an evening extravaganza
`Beauty IS a Beast’
(A comedy play with a twist of Faith)
Dance…Dance…Dance
(Enjoy watching the talented ballet, pointe, jazz & tap dancers)
Choreographer: Kelly Ryan
‘A Tribute to America’
(Listen or sing along)
University of St. Francis
Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium
500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, IL 60435
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
$5.00 per ticket
To purchase tickets, contact Margaret Ryan at
ryan-margaret@ att.net or call 708-301-6267
Limited number of tickets will be sold at the door!
Start Time: 7:00
Date: 2009-06-05
Many museums offer free days at various times throughout each week, month, or year. Target stores have stepped up to offer a number of these opportunities making it possible for families to enjoy these local treasures without spending a small fortune of their own. I know with five kids of my own to pay admission for, we love to take advantage of these special offers which enable us to do so much more than we would otherwise!
Even though these are posted it is always a good idea to double check websites or even make a phone call before heading out to enjoy one of these great field trip opportunities.
Free admission for kids 15 and under. First Monday of every month, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
700 East Grand Avenue, Navy Pier
Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier
Chicago IL, 60611
312-527-1000
Free every Tuesday
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL, 60611
312-280-2660
2-for-1 Tickets, Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Various locations
Chicago, IL 60657
312-587-2292
Buy One, Get One Free, Saturday performances at 3 p.m.
821 North Michigan Avenue
Water Tower Water Works
Chicago IL, 60611
312-337-0665
Free General Admission every Thursday, 5-9 p.m.
Free General Admission every Friday from Memorial Day until Labor Day, 5-9 p.m.
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL, 60603-6110
312-443-3600
Free admission every second Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2496
312-922-9410
Free admission every day during museum hours, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
1852 W. 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
312-738-1503
June 3-September 1, 2008 Daily, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Summer-long free festival of music, performances and family activities for all ages, seven days a week in the Millennium Park Family Fun Activity Tent and on the Jay Pritzker Pavillion Performance Stage.
Thursday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.
Information from Insider’s Passport.
The new Modern Wing of the Art Institute has opened its doors today, May 16th. For this coming week admission to the museum is completely free of charge to all visitors. See the Art Institute’s website for more information.
The even better news for homeschoolers . . . Children under 14 are ALWAYS admitted free. And, Illinois teachers (which you qualify for as a homeschool teacher) are also welcome without charge at the museum on any day they are open. Be sure to bring some type of homeschool identification, and call for details ahead of your visit — (312) 443-3600.
Here’s what their site says about teachers, “Teacher Admission – All Illinois teachers receive free general admission to the Art Institute with proof of teacher certification. When educators visit the Teacher Resource Center, they will receive a free educator’s pass. This pass gives the bearer unlimited general admission to the Art Institute and admission to the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries until September 1, 2009.”
The Institute is also free on Thursday nights from 5-8 as well, whether a homeschooler, teacher, student, or not. Don’t miss out on this great resource to your homeschooling studies.
– to other art sources online
– resources especially for teachers
– Scheduling student tours
