Friday

8-Class

Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9

Exploring Problem Solving Through Art: Textile Arts

Grades: K-4

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $275.00

Min/Max Students: 4-12

Teacher/ Company Information

1-No Class

Date: 5/12

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.

Friday Culinary Artistas Cooking Class

Grades: TK-5

8-Class

Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9

1-No Class Date: 5/12

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $240.00

Min/Max Students: 10-15

Teacher/ Company

Information

Culinary Artistas’ cooking program is based on a very simple tenet: food is a language that connects us to each other and the the environment. It serves as a great tool to help kids learn a multitude of disciplines, all while paving their path to health. We cook wholesome and multicultural recipes that expose kids to new flavors, develop motor skills, incorporate various cultures, and ultimately, celebrate our time together around the table.

Chef Alicia is a holistic nutritionist and culinary educator who finds time spent cooking and sharing nourishing meals the best kind of medicine. Inspired by bountiful California produce, she dove head first into the culinary world, working at some of San Francisco's most beloved restaurants. Energized to share her passion for good food, Alicia has been teaching culinary nutrition to children and their families around the Bay Area since 2015. Shes on a mission to make healthy habits come to life by bringing joy back to the family meal.

Monday Yoga & Wellness with Chels

Grades: TK-2

Times: 3:15-4:00pm

Cost: $185.00

Teacher Information

8-Class

Min/Max Students: 4-15

Chelsea has been a PHS teacher for the past 6 years and has now added a new role to her life as a Kids Yoga Teacher!

Dates: 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2,

Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15. 5/22, 6/5

1-No Class

Date: 5/29

Date: 5/12

Because Chelsea’s class is for children and adolescents, the moods of the children, levels of yoga experience, and overall vibes of the day will steer the routine of the class. Some classes may practice a more gentle flow, while others might bring out some high energy! Chelsea will aim to get to know each student prior to teaching (if she doesn't know them already!) and all levels are absolutely welcome. Chelsea’s practice typically includes teaching of poses, meditation, and breath practice with a touch of Pilates, Dance and Art! Students will also learn some of the origins of yoga, and become familiar with some Sanskrit terms to name different components of practice (poses, breathwork, etc.) For safety and comfort, she offers modifications and varieties of poses and will typically include themes and imagery to enhance the connection between mind, body and breath!

In October of 2022, Chelsea completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification, and her SocialEmotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator Certificate from Breathe for Change. While working in Kindergarten at PHS, she has also been teaching Kids Yoga at Casa Om, a studio in Pacifica. Chelsea’s mission is to incorporate Yoga and SEL into the lives of children as a lifelong tool of emotional, physical, and mindful wellness. Chelsea has practiced the magic of Yoga and Pilates for the past 12 years, and intertwines Yoga into her elementary school curriculum as much as possible. Movement has always been a major component in Chelsea’s life, and Yoga has helped incorporate the important and necessary understanding of breath. Using these built skills from her past experiences, Chelsea plans to benefit the PHS community wholeheartedly with the power and access of Yoga for children and adolescents. She has had first hand experience of the difference that Yoga can make for a child inside and outside of a classroom and is beyond excited to have her own official Kid’s Yoga Class at her second home of PHS!