Spring Break, Summer, and a season of change for us.....
I don't know about you, but change has not always come easy for me. So, it comes as a surprise that Maarten and I are welcoming a big change into our life. After nearly 18 years at 3434 W. 7th Street, we will be moving out of the building at the end of June. If you are of the curious type, which I certainly understand, I am inclined to tell you exactly why this is happening. First and most importantly are the needs of our family. The schedule that we must keep does not meet the needs of our children and Mr Maarten and I both have aging parents that we need to be able to travel when called upon. We schedule Van Grow six months at a time, so this has become an impossible problem. The second reason is that Mr Maarten and I would like to have time to produce our own artwork. Truth be told, being a full time artist has never been an ambition for us. My passion to teach children has been my sole focus since my Sophomore year of college and Maarten was working as a Graphic Designer before Van Grow. But, as we talked about the scheduling problem, a little spark began to glow for this possibility and I am so inspired. I will be taking a six month sabbatical and will continue teaching private lessons in 2021. Mr Maarten will continue teaching off site, as well as private lessons.
We are beyond overwhelmed how the community has come to us consistently over the years. We can't thank you enough for supporting a space to be creative. We have absolutely loved every minute of teaching your children and are so honored that you trusted us to care for them.
For our students who are currently enrolled in our weekly classes, please know that we are as enthusiastic about this semester as we were the Fall of 2002. Our intent is to finish well. By the conclusion of the semester we hope to be able to guide you to your next art teacher, should you need our help. In May, we will have an art show to celebrate our semester!
Ok, now on to the Spring Break and Summer Camp schedule! The Spring Break schedule is available for registration here.
We will have 4 weeks of summer camps in June. Registration will open at 6 a.m. on Monday, February 24th. To help with your registration that morning, we suggest logging into your account and updating contact and payment info prior (make sure your preferred method of payment has a current expiration, etc...) to the 24th.
Gratefully yours,
Miss Hanna and Mr. Maarten
June Offerings:
(More detailed descriptions will be posted soon.)
All week Camps, Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
June 1st-5th
Stop Motion Clay Animation for ages 10-14 $350
or
Fashion Week - French Revolution edition for ages 10-14, $350
June 8th-12th
Mr Maarten's Art Car Week of Hot Rods, Street Machines, and Flying Cars for ages 9-12 $350
or
Fashion Week - Avant Garde edition for ages 10-14, $350
June 15th-19th
Unusual Architecture for ages 7- whenever, $350.00
Get crazy planning and building anything you can dream up! no, really, anything!
June 22nd-26th
Unusual Architecture for ages 7- whenever, $350.00
Get crazy planning and building anything you can dream up! no, really, anything!
Individual Daily Classes for ages 6-10
Monday thru Friday 3-4:30 p.m.
Register for one class or all! $30.00 each day
Monday, June 1st - Warhol
Tuesday, June 2nd - Van Gogh
Wednesday, June 3rd - Monet
Thursday, June 4th - Picasso
Monday, June 8th - A visit to Rome
Tuesday
June 9th - A visit to Egypt
Wednesday
June 10th - A visit to Australia
Thursday
June 11th - A visit to Paris
Monday, June 15th - Seahorse
Tuesday, June 16th - Angler Fish
Wednesday, June 17th - Blue Whale
Thursday, June 18th - Clown Fish
FridayJune 19th - Great White Shark
Monday, June 22nd - Parrot
Tuesday, June 23rd - Owl
Wednesday, June 24th - Eagle
Thursday, June 25th - Penguin
Friday, June 26th - Emu
