Rhizome's classes are about putting kids in the same room (or virtual space) with working artists to create room for shared energy and exploration; for kids to get a feel for what drives and inspires them to create and to learn some of the skills that provide the foundation of their artistic practices. These will be small, friendly, relaxed classes focused on creative collaboration and open-minded engagement with the material. Please email info@rhizomedc.org with any questions. Scholarships available.
Writing for Flow | Mondays 4-4:50pm ONLINE | Ages 9-11
Mixed Arts - Sculpturama | Tuesdays 410-510pm OUTSIDE WITH MASKS | Ages 8-11
Mixed Arts - Lost & Found | Thursdays 410-510pm OUTSIDE WITH MASKS | Ages 8-11
This session of classes begins the week of November 1 and runs through the week of December 13.
Writing for Flow | Mondays 4-4:50pm ONLINE | Ages 9-11 | Sliding scale: $70-$100
This is a play-based practice class for 9-11 year olds. Creative prompts, group writing activities, and in-class writing sessions-- great for enthusiastic writers but designed to entice the reluctant or inhibited writer too. Writing as a form of play helps shorten the distance between the thoughts in our heads and the words on the page. Go wild, and go for the giggles, while building stamina, confidence, and appreciation for the possibilities of the blank page.
Mixed Arts - Sculpturama | Tuesdays 410-510pm | Ages 8-11 | 6-week session starting Nov.2 | Sliding Scale: $80-$110
Try out different materials like fiber plaster, wood and cardboard to create unique 3D art projects over several weeks. Play collaborative art games with other participants that will expand your ideas about sculpture.
Mixed Arts - Lost & Found | Thursdays 410-510pm | Ages 8-11 | 6-week session starting Nov.4 | Sliding Scale: $80-$110
Look no further than your pocket, up at the sky or in the refrigerator for inspiration for your next art project! Just about anything can get an idea going.. Participants will try out techniques such as collage, decollage and assemblage with found objects and other art materials. Play some collaborative games and make projects with new friends in this after school series of workshops.
About the instructors:
Anna Josephson is a homeschooling parent in the District. She grew up in Alaska, where she received Socratic seminar education starting at age 12. She is a published author currently shopping her first novel.
Caroline MacKinnon is a parent, artist and educator who lives in Takoma Park, MD. She teaches ceramics classes to children and adults at the Takoma Park Community Center. She also holds art workshops for small groups in area schools and has previously run arts camps at Rhizome. She likes meeting people, making art and collecting things.