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Classroom-Sculpture of Clay Figures using air-dried clay - A fun 2 day class for 9-12 year olds with Leigh Slimp-Virgo

Event Type:

Community Public

Age Group:

Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Event Details

 

**If a student signs up for both the 'Sculpture of Clay Figures' and the 'Racing Hot Wheels Cars' classes, they may choose to continue sculpting and painting on Thursday and Friday.**


Choices available:

  • Paint sculptures
  • Fold paper into 3-D geometric shapes
  • Find volume of 3-D paper geometric shapes

Learning Outcome:

  • Sculpt clay figures
  • Use tools to make sculptures out of clay
  • Practice use of 3D geometry shapes
  • Standard and metric measurement

**If a student signs up for both the 'Sculpture of Clay Figures' and the 'Racing Hot Wheels Cars' classes, they may choose to continue sculpting and painting on Thursday and Friday.**

**Students may continue to sculpt and paint on 12/30 and 12/31, please wear an old t-shirt to wear over clothes or have student wear clothes which are ok to get clay and paint on them.**

Bring a healthy, easy to eat snack and a water bottle

Teacher: Leigh Slimp-Virgo

Philosophy

I approach life with a sense of humor and teach in a way that encourages students to be joyful and playful, this helps their brains engage, make connections, and retain information. I enjoy working with children and adults. I am a dedicated and highly qualified educator who is enthusiastic about art and about student-focused teaching. I strive to provide personalized lessons which address each student’s aspirations and needs in a positive and safe learning environment. It is important to me that classes are relevant and enjoyable for students. I look for the good in all.

Integration of Subjects

I combine creative and academic subjects using project and inquiry-based learning. This develops students’ real-world skills using Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Art, Math (STREAM) and Culture. I teach drawing, painting, and sculpture using a variety of media. I give lessons to train the eye to see shadows, light, color, and composition. Students may handle Montessori geometric materials as an aid in identifying shapes.

Experience

I have extensive experience teaching children aged three to 15 in mainstream schools, Montessori schools, museums, and a zoo. I have also had the honor of teaching adults in a variety of educational settings. I tutor students (both children and adults) in the use of Montessori materials to enrich and remediate math, reading, and writing skills.

Relevant Achievements

As a member of an Upper Elementary team of teachers I wrote curriculum and developed thematic projects for which we received two Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement awards, one for science, and one for math, reading and writing. I helped found three Montessori schools and I started a Robotics Club (STEM) for elementary students.

Education

I have Colorado Professional Teaching Credentials in Elementary Education and Secondary Science Education. I am qualified in Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12). I am certified as a Montessori teacher for grades 1 through 9.

While completing a bachelor’s degree in Biology at UC Davis I was fortunate to attend fine art classes taught by Robert Arneson, Manuel Neri, Wayne Thiebaud, Harvey Himelfarb, and Manual Izquierdo Torres. 

 

 

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