Afterschool Lit & Art
At the Lyceum, we strongly believe in the connection between art and story and this is a class where we give particular attention to exploring connections between these two forms of expression. Whether it’s through the writing symbols in the pattern of a Psyanky egg, embedding meaning in the pattern of a weaving, sharing knowledge through symbols on printed canvas, encoding experience on a talking stick through carving or hiding secret messages in mosaic, the stories of our experience are immortalized in our art as traces of cultural learnings.
Christianne will begin each class by sharing unique stories from diverse cultures, leading to in-depth art projects in which students are encouraged to step outside the box and follow wherever the medium takes them.
TERM DATES
Children in all ages
Thursdays, 4:00PM to 6:00PM
Spring Term: April 3 to June 19
(12 sessions)
Cost: $600 + GST
We'll begin the term by exploring the rich stories and artistic activities that accompany the Lunar New Year. We will harness the energy of new beginnings and develop the patience required to master the intricate skills of tassel making and gold gilding, which add those perfect finishing touches to our exquisite works.
Next, we'll delve into tea cultures from around the world and the stories woven into these layered traditions. Each student will decorate china teapots and cups with delicate images using beautiful ceramic paints. The porcelain will be cured so that each 2 cup set can be used at home with pride.
Invest in your child’s literary future; expose them to the transformative power of a good story. Our Elementary Literature and Art class is designed to introduce young readers to some of the best children’s literature in the world today, while inviting them to engage with a variety of forms of visual art. Our goal is to ignite your child’s passion for narrative, expose them to new artistic techniques and challenge them to think deeply about the world they live in.