Art Adventure is swinging into action!
HAPPY FALL!!
Important Information:
* First day of class, child must have participation form signed and turned in.
* Each day child must be signed in and out by authorized parent or guardian at the appropriate drop off and pick up time. Don’t Be Late!!
Class Format
Eight Week Program
Wee Artists (preschool) : 3-5
Preschool Art Adventures
Fulton ES Sep 21 1:45-3:15pm Tu
Elkridge ES Sep 23 1:45-3:15pm Th
Budding Artists(intermediate) :4-7
Art Adventures Budding Artists
St Johns Lane ES 9:45-11:15am Sa
St Johns Lane ES noon-1:30pm Sa
Junior Artists(Advanced) :7-10
Art Adventures Advanced Artists
St Johns Lane ES 5-6:30pm W
Why Art Adventure?
* Class Online Blog– This year Art Adventure is available online and has it’s own blog! This is a great way for parents and students to see what’s new at Art Adventure as well as additional class information. The blog includes updates on day to day class activities and events, homework, as well as printable
worksheets and coloring pages for the kids!
The blog can be found here:
www.artadventurecampblog.blogspot.com
Excellent Instruction –Students are taught by a highly skilled, award/scholarship-winning artist, who has art education experience and a passion for children and art.
Art Instructor: Christina Kaputsos
Christina Kaputsos is a working artist/designer and illustrator. She is a cum laude graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Christina has been a part of Art Adventure for four years and also teaches other art programs with Howard County Recreation and Parks year round. Her work has been featured in various galleries around the Baltimore Area. She has been a designer for the Steps to the Cure, a breast cancer benefit fashion show, as well as a participating artist in other cause and
non-profit events. Christina works in a wide array of mediums, from traditional illustration, to
sculpture, to paper garment making. Christina believes in being a Renaissance woman and artist. She is greatly involved in the community and believes it is the up most importance to nurture the future.
Her website can be viewed here: www.christinakaputsos.blogspot.com
** Along with teaching with HCRP, Christina also offers a wide array of creative services.
*Commissions
* Free-lance art and design work
*Gift wrap and custom cards
* Creative Event Design and Planning
*Art Event Design and Planning
* Contracted Art Courses
* Art Inclusion
* Private Art Lessons and Tutoring (All ages children to adult) Group rates also available.
* Art Birthday Parties (All ages children to adult)
*Face Painting
For more information email or call her at: ckaputsos@gmail.com (443) 416- 9765
Individual attention - Classes are divided appropriately by age, and class size is limited to 12 students. Teacher invests time nurturing each students creativity and skill level. The students are driven to push their limits and explore, encouraging them to expand their imaginations as young artists. The students are not just making art, they are learning about technique, art vocabulary, the principles of art and design and the history of art around the world, all taught on their age level. Parents can also get an evaluation of their child’s art level from the instructor at the end of class session.
Great location –Art Adventure Class is available at different locations, making it’s services available to a wide range of residence in Howard County. * Each section of class runs for eight weeks.
Studio experience - Daily lessons focus on teaching imaginative thinking and creative visual processes as well as problem solving. Lessons are introduced with games relating to the art topic, particular
artists, art movements or specific techniques followed by a studio art period and time to share and revise work.
Variety - Breaks for recreation (Art related games such as find the primary color bags) and art discussion are part of each week of class.
* Every week is different at Art Adventure, each class day is themed and children are encouraged to dress up or bring in an item relating to the day’s theme (Miss Tina, Picasso the MonkeyTM and Frida the
CockatooTM dress up or bring in items too!). The Theme will be posted the day before, during student pick up. (ages 4-7)
Example: Animal Day: Bring in your favorite stuffed animal
*First day is always Reflections Day, campers bring nothing but what is needed for a self portrait,
themselves! On this day the children are also evaluated to see their art level. This determines what
projects are introduced in class.
Communication - Art Adventure newsletter (For the Parents) and Monkey Mail ( For the kids ages 4-7) is handed out the first day of class. Any important information or changes will be posted during drop off and pick up on the Info Board. Parents are also encouraged to signup for the email mailing list, every month projects, art facts, letters from Picasso and ideas are sent via email! Even after the session is over, the learning and fun still continues! The blog will be updated year round! Also the instructor can be
contacted.
Student recognition – Students leave the eight week program with a portfolio and certificate graduating them to the next art level.
Safety – The art instructor is CPR and 1st aid certified. Art Adventure also has a rigid check-in and check-out system. Projects and materials are designed for the age group.
Questions about the class? Contact Christina Kaputsos : Phone: (443)-416-9765
Email: ckaputsos@gmail.com
