Friday

9 Class Dates: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 12/1, 12/8

Exploring Problem Solving Through Art: Textile Arts

Grades: K-4

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $325.00

Min/Max Students: 6-12

Teacher/ Company Information

4 No Class Dates: 10/20, 11/17, 11/24, 12/15

In this course, participants will first gain explorational experience in a variety of textile art materials and processes, including hand sewing, embroidery, pattern making, stuffies, & finger knitting. Students will then use art as a vehicle through which to develop a growth mindset and explore problem solving, choosing the art processes that speak to them the most. This class is designed taking into account developmental expectations for K-2 students, taking advanced concepts and breaking them down to the students’ level and adapting according to students’ interest. Additionally, this course weaves in several creative thinking skills, providing students with practice of tools for their creativity toolbox, empowering them to use creativity in their lives.

A-Z Creativity has come about after 20+ years of learning to be creative. In high school, Keriann was always a good student who was very adept at doing what she was told. She could write the essay as it needed to be written for good marks and follow the steps of the lab. She could not, however, develop an original idea in art class: her ability to deviate from what was in front of her and be creative was lacking. This led Keriann to continue to challenge herself to be creative by choosing to take art classes and study to be an art educator.

Since then, Keriann has spent her adult life seeking out creativity in both formal and informal spaces. Formally, she has studied art education and creativity, majoring in Art Education in undergrad and going on to receive an MA in Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a MS in Creativity & Change Leadership from Buffalo State College. Informally, she has pushed herself as an artist, taking workshops in experimental media and solving visual and technical problems in ceramics, digital media, and printmaking.

When it comes to teaching, Keriann has over a decade of experience working with individuals and groups globally to open their creativity, specializing in working with children. Keriann’s experience has qualified her to deliver intentional programming in demystifying and fostering the development of creative habits and life skills through arts programming. Keriann is passionate about creativity and looks forward to working with you to help bring creativity and creative practice into your life.

Tuesday & Thursday Girls on the Run

16

Class

Dates: 9/12, 9/14

Grades: 3-5

Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm

Cost: $285.00

THE GIRLS ON THE RUN SEASON IS FROM SEPTEMBER 12TH - NOVEMBER 4TH

Trained coaches will guide a small team to set and achieve big goals, both on and off the track. Each practice consists of a social-emotional lesson, movement games, and a running workout. The season ends with a 5K celebration event that brings together dozens of teams from across our region.

Class

Date: 10/19

Girls on the Run is a nationwide program that develops critical skills for leadership and emotional intelligence; including confidence, motivation, self-awareness, growth mindset, social connection, and empathy. We are one of only 3 programs recognized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a top social-emotional learning (SEL) experience for kids, and we are the only after-school program recognized by the US surgeon general to support physical and mental health in children and adolescents. Register at https://www.gotrbayarea.org/programs under the team name Presidio Hill.

Girls on the Run is operated externally. Therefore registration and payment is on their website rather than CuraCubby and FACTS. In addition to the payment to Girls on the Run, PHS will be charging a small administrative fee in your FACTS account.