Learn how to draw and paint ocean scenes and sea life both real and imagined. Draw a whale, paint an ocean sunset, sketch a seahorse, and imagine hybrid sea creatures. Be challenged and inspired to create ocean art while learning painting and drawing techniques. Students will vote as a class on which ocean creatures they will learn to draw.  Instructed by artist, illustrator, and storyteller Willow Heath www.willowheath.com.

This is a great class for absolute beginners who are starting at square one. In this class students will learn how the pieces move and capture and what is a checkmate. Instructor, Michael Adams specializes in working with our youngest students and giving them a great introduction to chess that lasts a lifetime. 

For students who already know the basics and are ready for the next step. Students with a little chess playing experience are invited to join other developing chess players in fun game play. Students will learn new chess ideas and steadily improve their decision-making skills. Students explore opening ideas, middle game tactics, and end game strategy in class through hands-on play. Students will be introduced to historically important games and given the opportunity to practice these observed strategies in their own games. Students are encouraged to practice their chess and participate in selected chess tournaments throughout the school year.

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