MakerSphere NewsMarch 30, 2021 |
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IN PERSON SUMMER CAMPS FOR STUDENTS! |
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We’re excited to announce that in-person camps are a GO this summer! We will be outside, under a tent, and masked - but in person at our Seminary location on Hollow Road! Save these dates: |
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June 21 - 25 Camp 4th - 8th Grade 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Building a float for the NQID Community Celebration - Be an active part of one of Waterbury’s most well-loved and well-attended public events! Collaborate with others on designing and building a parade float to wow the crowd. With direction from counsellors in use of tools and paint, you’ll have fun with the process, and top it off with taking part in a fabulous event. |
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July 12 - 17 Camp Kindergarten - 2nd Grade 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Kids will get creative with a mix of studio art projects as well as participate in some fun outdoor activities. This camp will keep students engaged in art and fun with some awesome teachers lined up! |
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July 26 - 30 Camp 3rd - 5th Grade 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Kids will keep busy with a variety of studio art projects as well as enjoy some fun outdoor activities. Plenty of art and fun will keep students engaged throughout the day! |
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Check out the late April / early June virtual classes for school age students! |
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**NEW** For High Schoolers Acrylic Painting with Artist Sarah Lee Terratt Virtual Art for 9th - 12th Grade
Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Begins April 27th and runs for 6 weeks $230 - Supplies included (Pick-up or delivery will be arranged with students). |
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Curious about acrylic? In this course you’ll learn lots of great techniques. Brush it semi-transparent in layers for subtle effect, or spread it heavily and texture it with all kinds of tools. There are so many ways to use this incredibly versatile medium. Join us for an info-packed exploration, giving you the start you need to go ahead and paint on your own. |
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Virtual Art for 3rd - 5th Grades Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Beginning April 28 and runs for 7 weeks $230 including supplies. Pick-up or delivery will be arranged with you. |
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With teacher Mame McKee, students will create with cardboard, paper mache’, paint, paper, tape, toothpicks and the contents of your recycling bin! We will construct all kinds of fabulous projects sure to challenge and satisfy the wonderful imaginations of this age group! There will be plenty of drawing & painting as well. |
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Virtual Art 6th - 8th Grade
Thursdays 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Beginning April 29th and runs for 7 weeks
$230 including supplies. Pick-up or delivery will be arranged with you. |
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With teacher Mame McKee, this age group will be drawing and painting non-stop to strengthen foundational work. Each student will be challenged to push beyond their comfort zones to learn new skills. We will work on individual compositions as we use the vast resources of the internet to explore art history, art styles and the impact of art at community level. |
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Covid Sucks! Community Collaboration with CBMS |
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Parents of CBMS 7th and 8th graders reached out to MakerSphere to develop an assortment of creative challenges for children to do on remote learning days. Beginning March 22nd, over the next 4 weeks, students can choose to participate with Get Creative (creative challenges), Get Outdoors (outdoor activities with friends), and Get Active (service projects to help people in our town). Note that there is no charge for these activities.
For the Get Creative challenge, MakerSphere put together a total of 12 creative activities; 3 each week for the next 4 weeks. We offer great, easy project ideas suitable for one student or to be done with friends. There are also lots of amazing rewards for participation! By offering our youth support to keep connected while being engaged in fun creative projects, we can fight back against the loneliness and frustration that the pandemic has produced for students, parents, and teachers alike.
Here are a few fun entries from our Laundryscape challenge: Make art out of your laundry!
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Clay Studio - Monthly Memberships Available (Adult Class) $100 for 4 weeks - Self-schedule and access with key code Our 4 X 4 open studio format is for clay workers to self-schedule 4-hour blocks of time, with a maximum capacity of 4 people in the studio using both rooms. We encourage you to schedule several blocks each week if your life allows it! Registrants will receive a new key code to the space, plus our simple protocols outlining individual responsibilities for opening and closing the studio. Members get access to a private scheduling calendar where potters will be able to see who is enrolled and when. Studio rental fee is $100 for 4 weeks and clay is $37 per bag. Register here. |
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Calling All Teaching Artists & Makers!
MakerSphere is seeking teachers for our virtual and in-person programs for children and adults. Want to try teaching for MakerSphere, but not sure how it works online? No worries! We have educational mentors to guide you through the new teaching formats in the time of Covid-19. Teaching and preparation time for each class is approximately 2 1/2 hours/week. We have day, evening and weekend opportunities as well as after school programs. Please send your resume/letter of interest to makerspherevt@gmail.com
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Our mission is dedicated to fostering creativity in our community by providing educational opportunities and workspace for all ages. We help people share their knowledge and build their creative skills in the arts, crafts and trades. |
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