ARTS EQUINOX 2014 AE Goes Modern!

How the Community can be involved………2 Opening and Closing Ceremonies…....…….3 BEEP through 6th Class Schedules…….….4 7 and 8 AE and workshops list…………….28 7th schedule……………………………………30 8th schedule……………………………………31

THANK YOU to the DRISCOLL PTO for providing the funding to make Arts Equinox possible! THANK YOU to the Driscoll Administration, Teachers and Staff for all their assistance and support! The Arts Equinox Team: Stacey Batista and Rachel Perdue - Co-Chairs Manon Hatvany and Phoebe Hyde - Parent Workshops Donna Cooke and Manon Hatvany - AE t-shirts Melissa Gallin, Jen Guillemin and Chiara Maginich – Artist locators Caroline Barnes - Communications Elizabeth Myska and Karyn Wang – Green Room **Cover art and t-shirt design by Rachel Percy, 8th Grade**

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How the Driscoll Community can be involved with Arts Equinox:

This year:

1. Sign up to lead a workshop in your child’s class! Fun for youand your child will LOVE IT!!!

2. Come to the opening and closing ceremonies3. Bring food to the Green Room

Each year, the Teacher’s Lounge is turned into a Green Roomto support the artists who come lead workshops and our ownteachers and staff. We provide breakfast and lunch each day,Thursday and Friday, to over 100 people. It’s a wonderful perkfor everyone! Homemade dishes are the best and appreciatedby all.

4. Attend your child’s Kids for Kids concert.5. Ask your kids what they did during Arts Equinox. We hope they

love it!

Future Years:

1. If you have artistic talent, offer to lead a workshop. ManyDriscoll parents have done this, and quite a few end-up doing ityear after year.

2. If you have artistic friends or contacts, refer them to us. We’realways looking for new artists to bring in.

3. Help to organize the event itself! We have kick-off meetingsevery Fall. Come or email us to let us know of your interest.

4. Support the Driscoll PTO! With your donations, time andenergy. Our entire community benefits from these efforts.

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Opening and Closing Ceremonies

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Arts Equinox are always exciting events. The whole school gathers in the gym and parents are invited to attend as well.

Opening Ceremony, Wednesday, April 16, 8:15 to 9 am. Gym

Slideshow of past Arts Equinox photos during entry and seating

Modern Art Skit What is Modern Art? A short skit to introduce what we mean by Modern Art.

Josue Rojas – a local artist will create giant cartoon characters right before our eyes.

Quartet of Happiness – Brookline Instrumental Music Teacher Rick Stone and his band will take us on a tour of music over the 20th century.

Closing Ceremony, Thursday, April 17, 1:15 to 2:15 pm. Gym

Student-directed movie of happenings over the past two days. Done

under guidance of computer teacher Bob Thomas.

Giggle Monsters – a group of Driscoll students will perform with

parent Sarah Cantor.

Urbanity - a modern dance duo!

Plus, a surprise performance or two!

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PreK 1, Barry and Heather Wednesday, April 16

9:15 to 10:45 am Surreal Zoo Julie and Natalia RM 115

A joyful introduction to the odd creatures of Dali, Magritte, Miro and Chagall through collage and movement.

Thursday, April 17

9 to 9:45 am Circle Movement Amanda and RM 115 Jignasha

An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape through Kandinski-inspired collaborative mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass.

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PreK 2, Mary Dunne Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am Surreal Zoo Meredith and RM 115 Dalia A joyful introduction to the odd creatures of Dali, Magritte, Miro and Chagall through collage and movement. Thursday, April 17 9 to 9:45 am Circle Movement Shannon and RM 115 Julie An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape through Kandinski-inspired collaborative mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass.

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KF Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10 am Doodling with Paints Gabrielle Eisenberg RM 106 Artist Gabrielle Eisenberg will lead this workshop on painting with a meditative, doodling quality. An introduction to abstract expressionism. 11 to 12:30 pm Circle Study Parents: RM 106 Melissa & Maureen An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape through Kandinski-inspired collaborative mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Structure Studio Parents RM 106 Work with cardboard shapes to create large 3D structures. Thursday, April 17 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents RM 106 A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 11:15 to 12:15 pm Spring into Action & Song Jackson Gillman RM KL/101 Celebrate spring in all its song-filled, storied wonder. Including a story about a Rocket Ship decked out in Jackson Pollack-esque paint!

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KL Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10 am Creative Movement Margaux Skalecki Gym Dance and movement with an improvisational flair! 11 to 12:30 pm Circle Study Parents: RM 101 Lori & Mandy An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape through Kandinski-inspired collaborative mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass. 12:30 to 1:15 pm Abstract Art Gia Manigat RM 101 Using droppers and cut straws, the students will blot colored water on layers of tissue paper. An abstract, colorful piece will result! 1:45 to 2:30 pm Structure Studio Parents RM 106 Work with cardboard shapes to create large 3D structures. Thursday, April 17 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents: RM 101 Bianca A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 11:15 to 12:15 pm Spring into Action & Song Jackson Gillman RM KL/101 Celebrate spring in all its song-filled, storied wonder. Including a story about a Rocket Ship decked out in Jackson Pollack-esque paint!

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KS Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10 am Cartoon Creation Josue Rojas RM 104 Josue will work with the kids to create fun and imaginative cartoon characters. 11 to 12:30 pm Circle Study Parents: RM 104 Meg & ??? An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape through Kandinski-inspired collaborative mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Structure Studio Parents: RM 104 Marit & ?? Work with cardboard shapes to create large 3D structures. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9 am Abstract Art Gia Manigat RM 104 Using droppers and cut straws, the students will blot colored water on layers of tissue paper. An abstract, colorful piece will result! 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents: RM 104 Linda & Tanya A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 11:15 to 12:15 pm Spring into Action & Song Jackson Gillman RM KL/101 Celebrate spring in all its song-filled, storied wonder. Including a story about a Rocket Ship decked out in Jackson Pollack-esque paint!

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1HM Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am Salon Moderne Parents: RM 205 Barbara & ?? A jazzy painting studio inspired by Monet, O’Keefe, and Van Gogh’s shoe. The students will learn about Impressionist painting and create their own masterpiece. 12 to 12:45 pm Creative Movement Margaux Skalecki Gym Dance and movement with an improvisational flair! 1:30 to 2:30 pm Kids for Kids 1st grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9 am Circle Movement Parents: RM 205 Qiaofeng An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape through movements inspired by Kandinski mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass. 9:15 to 10:00 am Pointilism Workshop Aleia Lebowitz Students will learn about pointillism and then create their own painting using different tools to create a pointillist effect. 10:30 to 11:15 am Watercolor Flowers Lucilda Dassardo-Cooper RM 205 We will welcome the season of Spring by making watercolor flowers! 12:15 to 1:00 pm Circle Studio: Collage Parents RM 205 A follow-up to the morning movement exercise, this workshop will explore circles by creating collages and mosaics.

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1HR Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am Salon Moderne Parents: RM 201 Shannon & ?? A jazzy painting studio inspired by Monet, O’Keefe, and Van Gogh’s shoe. The students will learn about Impressionist painting and create their own masterpiece. 12:45 to 1:30 pm Creative Movement Margaux Skalecki Gym Dance and movement with an improvisational flair! 1:30 to 2:30 pm Kids for Kids 1st grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9 am Watercolor Flowers Lucilda Dassardo-Cooper RM 201 We will welcome the season of Spring by making watercolor flowers! 9:15 to 10:00 am Circle Movement Parents RM 201 An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape through movements inspired by Kandinski mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass. 10:15 to 11:00 am Pointilism Workshop Aleia Lebowitz RM 201 Students will learn about pointillism and then create their own painting using different tools to create a pointillist effect. 12:15 to 1:00 pm Circle Studio: Collage Parents: RM 201 Xiaoxue & meg A follow-up to the morning movement exercise, this workshop will explore circles by creating collages and mosaics.

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1S Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am Salon Moderne Parents: RM 203 Meenakshi & ?? A jazzy painting studio inspired by Monet, O’Keefe, and Van Gogh’s shoe. The students will learn about Impressionist painting and create their own masterpiece. 12:15 to 1:00 pm Doodling with Paints Gabrielle Eisenberg RM 203 Artist Gabrielle Eisenberg will lead this workshop on painting with a meditative, doodling quality. An introduction to abstract expressionism. 1:30 to 2:30 pm Kids for Kids 1st grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:00 am Pointilism Workshop Aleia Lebowitz RM 203 Students will learn about pointillism and then create their own painting using different tools to create a pointillist effect. 9 to 9:45 am Creative Movement Margaux Skalecki Gym Dance and movement with an improvisational flair! 10:15 to 11 am Circle Studio: Movement Parents: RM 201 Shahin An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape inspired by Kandinski mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass. 12:15 to 1:00 pm Circle Studio: Collage Parents: RM 201 Mark A continuation of the morning workshop, now exploring circles through collage.

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2D Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am Arts of Chance Parents: RM 204 Lori & Mandy A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 12 to 12:45 pm Jazzy Painting Tony Wolff Small Gym Learn how different forms of music and painting relate, including stories and music! 1:30 to 2:15 pm Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Playground Blacktop Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and work with him to beautify our school. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am Kids for Kids 2nd grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 9:45 to 10:30 am Creative Movement Margaux Skalecki Gym Dance and movement with an improvisational flair! 10:30 to 11:15 am Circle Studio: Collage Parents RM 204 An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape inspired by Kandinski mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass. 12:15 to 1:00 pm Sculpture Studio Parents: RM 204 Amanda Create 3D sculptures out of cardboard and other recyclables.

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2F Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am Arts of Chance Parents: RM 202 Amy & Marie-Josee A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 12:45 to 1:30 pm Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Playground Blacktop Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and work with him to beautify our school. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Jazzy Painting Tony Wolff Small Gym Learn how different forms of music and painting relate, including stories and music! Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am Kids for Kids 2nd grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 9:15 to 10:00 am Watercolor Flowers Lucilda Dassardo-Cooper RM 202 We will welcome the season of Spring by making watercolor flowers! 10:30 to 11:15 am Creative Movement Margaux Skalecki Gym Dance and movement with an improvisational flair! 12:15 to 1:00 pm Sculpture Studio Parents: RM 202 Rebecca Create 3D sculptures out of cardboard and other recyclables.

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2U Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am Arts of Chance Parents: RM 206 Janice & Grace A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 12 to 12:45 pm Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Playground Blacktop Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and work with him to beautify our school. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. 1 to 1:45 pm Jazzy Painting Tony Wolff Small Gym Learn how different forms of music and painting relate, including stories and music! Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am Kids for Kids 2nd grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 9:30 to 10:15 am Circle Studio: Collage Parents RM 206 An exploration of nature’s most perfect shape inspired by Kandinski mosaics and the music of Phillip Glass. 10:30 to 11:15 am Sculpture Studio Parents RM 206 Create 3D sculptures out of cardboard and other recyclables. 12:15 to 1:00 pm Pointilism Workshop Aleia Lebowitz RM 206 Students will learn about pointillism and then create their own painting using different tools to create a pointillist effect.

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3J Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:15 am Kids for Kids 3rd grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 10:15 to 11:00 am Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Playground Blacktop Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and work with him to beautify our school. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. 11 to 12:30 pm “Untitled #1” Parents: RM 303 Grace & Shahin An investigation of materials, balance and space inspired by sculptors Calder, Brancusi, Serra, and the Minimalists. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Doodling with Paints Gabrielle Eisenberg RM 303 Artist Gabrielle Eisenberg will lead this workshop on painting with a meditative, doodling quality. An introduction to abstract expressionism. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents: RM 303 Lara & Jen A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 10:00 to 10:45 am Drawing Studio Parents RM 303 A meditative drawing studio: create a 3D hand along with an exploration of shapes inspired by the works inspired by Mondrian, Rothko, Serra and Kandinski. 11 to 11:45 am Jazzy Painting Tony Wolff Small Gym Learn how different forms of music and painting relate, including stories and music!

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3M Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:15 am Kids for Kids 3rd grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 10:15 to 11:00 am Paper Mache Bowls Amy Solomon RM 303 In this workshop the students will make pulp from old newspapers and then turn the pulp into a beautiful bowl to take home. Students will learn about paper-making, pulp and recycling plus have a ton of fun! 11 to 12:30 pm “Untitled #1” Parents: RM 301 Padmaja An investigation of materials, balance and space inspired by sculptors Calder, Brancusi, Serra, and the Minimalists. 1:30 to 2:30 pm Project Runway with 5H Parents Library The kids will be challenged to create costumes for different scenarios or scenes using recycled materials. The workshop will conclude with a runway walk. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents: RM 301 Susan & Xiaoxue A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 10 to 10:45 am Jazzy Painting Tony Wolff Small Gym Learn how different forms of music and painting relate, including stories and music! 11:00 to 11:45 am Drawing Studio Parents RM 301 A meditative drawing studio: create a 3D hand along with an exploration of shapes inspired by the works inspired by Mondrian, Rothko, Serra and Kandinski.

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3S Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:15 am Kids for Kids 3rd grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 10:15 to 11:00 am Creative Movement Margaux Skalecki Gym Dance and movement with an improvisational flair! 11 to 12:30 pm “Untitled #1” Parents: RM 305 Jen & Allison An investigation of materials, balance and space inspired by sculptors Calder, Brancusi, Serra, and the Minimalists. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Drawing Studio Parents RM 305 A meditative drawing studio: create a 3D hand along with an exploration of shapes inspired by the works inspired by Mondrian, Rothko, Serra and Kandinski. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents: RM 305 Rachel & Beth A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 10 to 10:45 am Paper Mache Bowls Amy Solomon RM 305 In this workshop the students will make pulp from old newspapers and then turn the pulp into a beautiful bowl to take home. Students will learn about paper-making, pulp and recycling plus have a ton of fun! 11:45 to 12:30 pm Jazzy Painting Tony Wolff Small Gym Learn how different forms of music and painting relate, including stories and music!

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4L Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am “Untitled #1” Parents: RM 310 Eugeniya An investigation of materials, balance and space inspired by sculptors Calder, Brancusi, Serra, and the Minimalists. 10:45 to 11:30 am Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Front of School Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and create a sidewalk mural. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. 11;30 to 12:30 pm Kids for Kids 4th grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Drawing Studio Parents RM 310 A meditative drawing studio: create a 3D hand along with an exploration of shapes inspired by the works inspired by Mondrian, Rothko, Serra and Kandinski. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents: RM 310 Samara & Lena A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 10 to 11:30 am Salon Moderne Parents: RM 310 Sara A jazzy painting studio inspired by Monet, O’Keefe, and Van Gogh’s shoe. The students will learn about Impressionist painting and create their own masterpiece. 11:45 to 12:30 pm Theater Games Hayley Sherwood Theater Expressionism and surrealism in theater ensemble building and storytelling.

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4P Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am “Untitled #1” Parents: RM 308 Janne & Heloiza An investigation of materials, balance and space inspired by sculptors Calder, Brancusi, Serra, and the Minimalists. 10:45 to 11:30 am Jazzy Painting Tony Wolff Small Gym Learn how different forms of music and painting relate, including stories and music! 11:30 to 12:30 pm Kids for Kids 4th grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Drawing Studio Parents RM 308 A meditative drawing studio: create a 3D hand along with an exploration of shapes inspired by the works inspired by Mondrian, Rothko, Serra and Kandinski. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents: RM 308 Janice & Mark A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 10:15 to 11:00 am Digital Animation Taylor Mortell RM 308 Painting/Sculpting and stop motion animation. Learn to use gorilla cam pro and make your own animation with artist Taylor Mortell. 11 to 12:30 pm Salon Moderne Parents RM 308 A jazzy painting studio inspired by Monet, O’Keefe, and Van Gogh’s shoe. The students will learn about Impressionist painting and create their own masterpiece.

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4W Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:00 am Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Front of School Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and create a sidewalk mural. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. 10 to 11:30 am “Untitled #1” Parents: RM 312 Julie & ?? An investigation of materials, balance and space inspired by sculptors Calder, Brancusi, Serra, and the Minimalists. 11:30 to 12:30 pm Kids for Kids 4th grade Music Room A talent show by kids for kids! Parents are welcome. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Drawing Studio Parents RM 312 A meditative drawing studio: create a 3D hand along with an exploration of shapes inspired by the works inspired by Mondrian, Rothko, Serra and Kandinski. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10:00 am Chance Studio Parents: RM 312 Eugeniya A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. 10 to 10:45 am Theater Games Hayley Sherwood Theater Expressionism and surrealism in theater ensemble building and storytelling. 11 to 12:30 pm Salon Moderne Parents RM 312 A jazzy painting studio inspired by Monet, O’Keefe, and Van Gogh’s shoe. The students will learn about Impressionist painting and create their own masterpiece.

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5H Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10:45 am iBoards Parents: RM 306 Jen & ?? The students will learn about the art of social activism and personal expression through artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and then create their own collage boards reflecting things they care about the most. 11 to 11:45 am Abstract Painting Suzanne Archibald RM 306 Using markers and paper, this workshop will focus on the hard edge paintings and abstract collages produced by Ellsworth Kelly. 12:30 to 1:15 pm Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Front of School Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and create a sidewalk mural. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. 1:30 to 2:30 pm Project Runway with 3M Parents: Library Caroline & ?? The kids will be challenged to create costumes for different scenarios or scenes using recycled materials. The workshop will conclude with a runway walk. Thursday, April 17 8:30 to 9:15 am Jazzy Painting Tony Wolff Small Gym Learn how different forms of music and painting relate, including stories and music! 9:30 to 10:30 am Kids for Kids 5th grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 11 to 11:45 am Digital Animation Taylor Mortell RM 306 Painting/Sculpting and stop motion animation. Learn to use gorilla cam pro and make your own animation with artist Taylor Mortell. 12:30 to 1:15 pm Chance Studio Parents RM 306 A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage.

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5K Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10 am Paper Mache Bowls Amy Solomon RM 304 In this workshop the students will make pulp from old newspapers and then turn the pulp into a beautiful bowl to take home. Students will learn about paper-making, pulp and recycling plus have a ton of fun! 10 to 10:45 am Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Front of School Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and create a sidewalk mural. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. 11 to 11:45 am Interlocking Shapes Susannah Lawrence RM 304 An exploration of modern sculpture and sculptural design using interlocking shapes. 12:30 to 1:30 pm Project Runway Parents Library The kids will be challenged to create costumes for different scenarios or scenes using recycled materials. The workshop will conclude with a runway walk. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Chance Studio Parents RM 304 A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage. Thursday, April 17 8 to 9:30 am iBoards Parents RM 304 The students will learn about the art of social activism and personal expression through artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and then create their own collage boards reflecting things they care about the most. 9:30 to 10:30 am Kids for Kids 5th grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 10:50 to 11:35 am Theater Games Hayley Sherwood Theater Expressionism and surrealism in theater ensemble building and storytelling.

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12:30 to 1:15 pm Drawing Studio Parents RM 304 A meditative drawing studio: create a 3D hand along with an exploration of shapes inspired by the works inspired by Mondrian, Rothko, Serra and Kandinski.

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5S Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10 am Improv Workshop Rachel Klein Theater Work with parent and professional Improv Artist Rachel Klein to learn the secrets of improv performance. Be creative and listen well! 10:15 to 11:45 am iBoards Parents RM 302 The students will learn about the art of social activism and personal expression through artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and then create their own collage boards reflecting things they care about the most. 12:30 to 1:15 pm Interlocking Shapes Susannah Lawrence RM 302 An exploration of modern sculpture and sculptural design using interlocking shapes. 1:30 to 2:15 pm Sidewalk Designs Sidewalk Sam Front of School Meet Sidewalk Sam, a wonderfully influential sidewalk artist, and create a sidewalk mural. Realize how art can appear in many unexpected places. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9 am Paper Mache Bowls Amy Solomon RM 302 In this workshop the students will make pulp from old newspapers and then turn the pulp into a beautiful bowl to take home. Students will learn about paper-making, pulp and recycling plus have a ton of fun! 9:30 to 10:30 am Kids for Kids 5th grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 10:30 to 11:30 am Project Runway Parents: Library Cissy & ?? The kids will be challenged to create costumes for different scenarios or scenes using recycled materials. The workshop will conclude with a runway walk. 12:30 to 1:15 pm Chance Studio Parents RM 302 A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage.

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6B Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10 am Digital Animation Taylor Mortell RM 318 Painting/Sculpting and stop motion animation. Learn to use gorilla cam pro and make your own animation with artist Taylor Mortell. 10:15 to 11:15 am Kids for Kids 6th grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 12:40 to 1:25 pm Impressionism Lucilda Dassardo-Cooper RM 318 Learn the secrets of the impressionist painters in this step-by-step workshop where you will learn to paint like the impressionists in acrylic paints with primary colors 1:45 to 2:30 pm Abstract Art Suzanne Archibald RM 318 Using markers and paper, this workshop will focus on the hard edge paintings and abstract collages produced by Ellsworth Kelly. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10 am Plaster masks Amy Solomon RM 318 Get in touch with your inner kindergartener! Play with creating plaster masks - of yourself and your friends. A good gloppy time! 10:15 to 11:45 am iBoards Parents: RM 318 Fran & ?? The students will learn about the art of social activism and personal expression through artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and then create their own collage boards reflecting things they care about the most. 12:30 to 1:15 pm Chance Studio Parents RM 318 A celebration of the accidental inspired by Dadaist poetry, Man Ray, and the music of John Cage.

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6H Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10 am Interlocking Shapes Susannah Lawrence RM 316 An exploration of modern sculpture and sculptural design using interlocking shapes. 10:15 to 11:15 am Kids for Kids 6th grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 12:40 to 1:25 pm Abstract Art Suzanne Archibald RM 316 Using markers and paper, this workshop will focus on the hard edge paintings and abstract collages produced by Ellsworth Kelly. 1:45 to 2:30 pm Surrealism Jenny Edwards RM 316 A workshop exploring the art of surrealism through pictures and practice. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10:00 am Theater Games Hayley Sherwood Theater Expressionism and surrealism in theater ensemble building and storytelling. 10:15 to 11:45 am iBoards Parents RM 316 The students will learn about the art of social activism and personal expression through artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and then create their own collage boards reflecting things they care about the most. 12:30 to 1:15 pm Project Runway with 6S Parents Library The kids will be challenged to create costumes for different scenarios or scenes using recycled materials. The workshop will conclude with a runway walk.

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6S Wednesday, April 16 9:15 to 10 am Abstract Art Suzanne Archibald RM 320 Using markers and paper, this workshop will focus on the hard edge paintings and abstract collages produced by Ellsworth Kelly. 10:15 to 11:15 am Kids for Kids 6th grade Music Room A talent show by the kids for the kids! Parents are welcome. 12:45 to 2:15 pm iBoards Parents RM 320 The students will learn about the art of social activism and personal expression through artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and then create their own collage boards reflecting things they care about the most. Thursday, April 17 8:15 to 9:15 am 7/8 Improv Performance Rachel Klein Theater Driscoll’s own 7/8th graders will put on an improve show displaying their new talents learned during AE from Driscoll parent Rachel Klein. Parents welcome! 9:15 to 10 am Digital Animation Taylor Mortell RM 320 Painting/Sculpting and stop motion animation. Learn to use gorilla cam pro and make your own animation with artist Taylor Mortell. 10:45 to 11:50 am Comic Book Sarah Gay-O’Neill RM 320 Work with artist Sarah Gay-O'Neill to design and draw your own comic book and also meet her husband, Chris O'Neill - the colorist for Adventure Time Comics on Cartoon Network. 12:30 to 1:15 pm Project Runway with 6H Parents Library The kids will be challenged to create costumes for different scenarios or scenes using recycled materials. The workshop will conclude with a runway walk.

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7th and 8th Grade Arts Equinox For our 7th and 8th grade students, Arts Equinox runs a bit differently. They get to choose what workshops they attend, from a range of offerings. The complete list is below. 7th and 8th Grade Workshops for Arts Equinox 2013  Comic Book Workshop. Work with artist Sarah Gay-O'Neill to design and draw your own comic book and also meet her husband, Chris O'Neill- the colorist for Adventure Time Comics on Cartoon Network. Large-scale collaborative sculpture. Using oriental bittersweet vines and wire framing, work with a team of 6 to produce large sculptural pieces. Artist Carolyn Lewenberg has already scouted a perfect spot on the Driscoll grounds for these sculptures to live. Your work will decorate the Driscoll outdoors! Dada and Pop Art Activism- iBoards. Create a personal or political art piece inspired by the Dada and Pop Art Movements and influenced by artists such as Keith Haring and Andy Warhol. We will be using large pieces of cardboard for mixed media and collage, silhouettes, plus painting and drawing. 8th Grade Play sets and Design. Help create and design the sets and play pieces for The Wizard of Oz!! Improv Comedy with Rachel Klein. A two-day workshop that culminates in a grand performance! Learn the art of improv, a comedy style that is based on careful listening and never saying NO. You will learn all about improv - the different games involved, how to practice the art and how to create both short and long scenes. The best improv players are not necessarily the funniest people but the best listeners! Join in and see what it’s all about. Two workshops to learn the art on Wednesday, followed by one performance Thursday morning. If you choose this workshop, you will sign up for both workshops on Wednesday. Plaster Masks with Amy Solomon. Get in touch with your inner kindergartener! Play with creating plaster masks - of yourself and your friends. A good gloppy time! Medieval Art with Jonathan Decter. Create mathematical art with Ancient Jewish studies professor Jonathan Decter. Use compasses, rulers and exacting precision to create beautiful works of art! Penlight Photography with Darkroom Production. Paint patterns on sensitized photographic paper using flashlight penlights. You will then work with

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photographer Robin Radin to develop the paintings in the darkroom chemistry thus learning about the basic photographic process. Painting/Sculpting and stop motion animation. Learn to use gorilla cam pro and make your own animation with artist Taylor Mortell. Painting Light with Impressionism. Create your own masterpiece with artist Lucilda Dassardo-Cooper. Learn the secrets of the impressionist painters in this step-by-step workshop where you will learn to paint like the impressionists in acrylic paints with primary colors. 3D Sculpture with artist Susannah Lawrence. An exploration of modern sculpture and sculptural design using interlocking shapes. Marbling Paper. Learn how to marble paper with artist Phernegize Manigat. Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or stone. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution then carefully transferred to an absorbent surface, such as paper or fabric. Videotaping with Bob Thomas: Explore all the workshops of AE! Go with a camera into the classrooms and spaces where AE is happening and film, interview and record for posterity! Turn your films into a video that can be watched at the closing ceremony and for years to come!

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7th Grade Schedule Wednesday, April 16 8:15 to 9:00 am Opening Ceremony in gym 9:15 to 10:45 am Workshops 10:45 to 11:15 am Lunch 11:15 to 12:30 pm Workshops 12:30 to 1:30 pm Kids for Kids, 7th Grade 1:30 to 2:30 pm Workshops Thursday, April 16 8:15 to 9:15 am Improv Performance by 7/8 Improv Group **Parents Invited!** 9:15 to 10:45 am Workshops 10:45 to 11:15 am Lunch 11:15 to 12:15 pm Workshops 12:15 to 1:15 pm Workshops 1:15 to 2:30 pm Closing Ceremony in gym

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8th Grade Schedule Wednesday, April 16 8:15 to 9:00 am Opening Ceremony in gym 9:15 to 10:45 am Workshops 10:45 to 11:15 am Lunch 11:15 to 12:30 pm Workshops 12:30 to 1:30 pm Workshops 1:30 to 2:30 pm Workshops Thursday, April 16 8:15 to 9:15 am Improv Performance by 7/8 Improv Group **Parents Invited!** 9:15 to 10:45 am Workshops 10:45 to 11:15 am Lunch 11:15 to 12:15 pm Kids for Kids, 8th grade 12:15 to 1:15 pm Workshops 1:15 to 2:30 pm Closing Ceremony in gym