SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2 p.m.
Prospective students are invited to take part in faculty-led workshops in drama, STEM, makers, visual art and more. Session selections are for the student workshops. The parent agenda will include the session Tech in the MS: Trails to Playgrounds to Earthquakes, followed by a parent panel.
Workshop Descriptions
Ceramics - From a Slab of Clay with Julia Cardone: In this workshop, students will explore the basics of building functional forms from a slab of clay. Students will learn how to construct a simple, textured bowl form that will be included in our annual service project: Empty Bowls. This project focuses on clay, community and the fight against hunger.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Digital Arts - Photoshop: Dream Landscapes with Catherine Huber: Join us as we use our imaginations and the tools of Adobe Photoshop to build imaginary landscapes together. This workshop is open to any skill level.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Makers Challenge with Chris Cook: Get a taste of what we do in our Maker Space on a daily basis. Combine some custom coded microcontrollers with craft supplies to create a unique electronic toy or game.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m
Studio Arts - Observational Drawing Class with Nikki Brugnoli: This is a studio class experience for anyone who likes to draw and would like to take that to the next level. The class will focus on a way of seeing and observing that can develop excellent drawing skills.
2:00 - 3:00 pm, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Theater Arts - An Acting Sample with Kate Davis: A master class in acting. Students will begin with a warm up and improvisation session and continue on to demonstrate and practice actor preparation techniques through scene study and games. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Visual Arts - Artistic Design Through Printmaking with Louisa Neill: After designing a pattern to represent one's personality, students will create a relief printing matrix. We will then use a brayer to apply ink and expand upon the one's pattern through repetition and rotation of the original design.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tech in the MS: Trials to Playgrounds to Earthquakes with Katie Knicely: The meaningful use of technology is a cornerstone of Flint Hill's concentration on student-centered learning. In this workshop, a middle school teacher will share how the successful integration of technology has contributed to the development of our robust and engaging middle school curriculums. From 3-D printed playgrounds to becoming Constitutional Law attorneys to developing "earthquake proof" structures, technology helps learning come alive!
2:00 p.m. Parent Session and 3:00 p.m. Student Session
Parent Panel
3:00 p.m.