SUMMER
CLASSES
June 29-July 29
All academic
classes will be $300 and students will receive a half High School Credit
for passing work.
We work cooperatively with all of the local high schools to
provide those who need "recovery credit"
in order to complete a failed course
Geometry:
This geometry class takes an inductive approach to
the study of geometric topics with an emphasis on the practical applications of
those concepts. This course includes an integrated study of both plane (two
dimensions) and solid (three dimensional) figures. Problem solving in standard
geometry ranges from construction shapes with a compass and straight edge to
applying formulas to determine area and volume. .5 Credit
Time: 9-12
M-Th
Instructor: Ross Kearney
Environmental Science and Field Biology:
This course focuses on local ecology, biology and
environmental issues through hands-on monitoring and fieldwork. The course will
cover wildlife, vegetation, hydrology/aquatics, atmosphere and soils. Students
will learn the basics of natural resource inventorying and monitoring. We also
will have the ability to delve further into what interest the class. .5 Credit
Time: 5-8pm M-Th
Instructor: Nate Maynard
English Fundamentals
Using a variety of texts students will explore the fundamentals of English.
Looking at poetry, plays, short stories students will learn the basics of
English grammar. Also learning from those texts, students will have the
opportunity to write in numerous ways; including journaling, personal papers,
poems, and others that will be left to student choice. Along with writing,
students will use those texts to explore up-to-date issues and common themes in
literature. .5 Credit
Time:
8:30-1:30
Instructor: Elke Perks
World
History -Historical Perspective on World Events
Acts of terrorism, the war in Iraq, genocide in
Darfur, food and water shortages worldwide? What can history teach us about the
crisis facing our world today? Using current new articles and the first
accounts from today and primary and secondary sources from history, we will
examine the issues that cause conflict over and over again. Expect regular
reading assignments, participation in class discussions, and both written and
project padded assessments.
Time and Instructor :TBA
.5 Credit
July Classes
- Just
for Fun!
Astronomy
Focuses on various heavenly bodies with current knowledge on their behavior,
origin and place in the universe. The conflicting theories on black holes,
quasars, the creation and process of the universe will also be explored.
Students will gain a new concept of the universe and better understand notions,
rhythms and cycles, learn some constellations and how to orient oneself by the
night sky as well as use a telescope and camera at night. $100.00
Time: To be announced.
Encaustic
Painting:
Encaustic Painting (painting with hot wax) one of
the world's oldest techniques, has been rediscovered
by contemporary artists. The paints are a blend of pure pigment and molten
beeswax resulting in a mixture that is virtually nontoxic. The nature of the
medium is also suitable for collage, imbedding objects into the wax, and an
unlimited variety of three dimensional effects. This can result in a layered,
velvety sheen like a glazed donut. Encaustic painting dries rapidly and its
characteristic matte finish and rich colour create luxurious art work. This is
an exciting medium for beginners as well as experienced painters alike.
$125.00 includes starting encaustic painting kit. No more than 6 students per
class.
Time: Saturdays, July 11,
and 18th 10-2 Instructor: Chris Reed
Beginning to
Advanced Drawing:
Working with multi-mediums, pencil, inks, watercolor, acrylics, building on a
good foundation of drawing by learning techniques and expression. $110.00
there may be some materials costs.
Tuesdays July 7, 14, 21,
28, Aug. 4, 11. 6-8pm. Instructor: Mary Kearns
Henna Tattoo
New Worlds, New Cultures and Traditions, from Egypt
to India, come and celebrate and experience the magical medicinal herb that
heals, de-stresses and beautifies. Learn about the history of henna, try the
different designs techniques to applying henna and the mixture process.
Portland based Henna artist Mary Kearns will guide you through hands, or feet
first! She has been practicing hand drawn art of Mehndi for the past seven
years. And has taught various workshops in schools and has traveled to
festivals, fairs, and craft shows across the East. She has just returned from a
trip to India to see growers and artists there. See her web site at
www.theeyeofhenna.com $35.00
Thursday, July 13th 6-8pm
Instructor: Mary Kearns
Card Making
Learn some cool techniques for making cards with pressed flowers.
We'll be making note cards and envelopes with handmade paper. Make them as
simple or elaborate as you like.
$25.00
Tuesday, July 14th 2-4
Instructor: Meena Davis
Knitting/Fiber Group
Meeting
2nd Saturday at 9-12 each month
at TNS. Feel free to come and go at any time during those hours
Bring your knitting project, or spinning or any other needlework you do. Get
that project done and make some new friends.
$5 donation Deb Eaton leader
Windhorse
Studio
Contemplative EcoArt Workshop Series
At The New
School
Environmental Writing Workshop
Instructor:
Megan Grumbling
Where: The
New School
When:
Saturday, July 18th 9:00am–5:00pm
Reading:
Saturday July 18th 6:00pm-7:00pm
Open to the
Public Free
Workshop
enrollment is limited to 15 participants.
Ages 16 and
older.
Registration
deadline is July 11th.
Cost: $65.00
Workshop information and
registration:
Mark Emerson at windhors@mainerr.com
This
environmental writing workshop allows participants to explore, reflect, and
deepen their person connections with the sacredness of nature through a series
of experiential exercises, each a focused lens or meditation through which to
engage with the environment, the sense, and memory. While using The New School
as our base, we will spend most of the day in the field at local land reserves
and other near by natural settings. The writing workshop will be followed by a
reading given by Meagan Grumbling and workshop participants.
About Megan Grumbling
Megan’s work has appeared in Poetry, the Southern Review, New Letters, Natural
Bridge, the Spoon River Poetry Review, and many other literary journals. She
was awarded a 2006-7 Ruth Lilly Fellowship from The Poetry Foundation and the
2004 Robert Frost Award for Poetry, and is both author and printer of the
chapbook To and from Deepening. She
teaches writing at Southern Maine Community College and the University of New
England, and is the theater critic for the Portland Phoenix.
To sign up for workshops call Deb Eaton,
38 York St. Kennebunk, ME Phone
985-3745
Click Here for a Registration Form
Since the beginning of The New School
environmental stewardship has been a guiding force. From our Greenhouse to
our Solar Hot Water Heater to renovations that we took care to make as green as
possible, everything makes a difference. Please join us in doing little
things that make a Big difference!
"After School" Community Learning
The New School believes that learning should be a community endeavor, not an isolated experience for particular age groups. To that end our Community Courses give people of any age the chance to interact through their desire to learn new things.
To encourage youth and senior participation, students that are 8th grade and under and people over 65 receive a 50% discount.
"After School" is a community service.
Costs for these courses are based on a rate of $5 to $7 per hour depending on materials needed and cost of instruction. Some courses require student supplied materials or books. There is no profit to The New School, only expenses are covered.
Some expenses are covered through the generosity of Tom's of Maine, the Kennebunk Savings Bank, and the Irving Foundation.
