SPECTACULAR offers a wide variety of adventures in leadership
development, art, music, extravaganza and much more. There is opportunity to
explore many different avenues of leadership and all campers are expected to
participate in each morning session.
This is an offering of classes from
2007. Watch the web for the 2008 updates.
10:15 Session Only
Bookmaking - Karen Snethen & Emily Varvaro
(103 Science, Limit: 20)
Learn the art of hand-made books from
basic cut and glue methods to hand-stitched creations. Minimum two-day
attendance to a week depending upon style of book you create.
What’s the Buzz - Delores Dorland (129
Science)
Want to create a buzz? Learn how to make
items from wood that make buzzing sounds: a Native American Bull Roarer (two
sessions required Sunday and Monday) a buzz button (Tuesday), and/or a Jacob’s
Ladder (two sessions required Wednesday and Thursday).
11:15 Session Only
Bulledenim Boards - Karen Snethen & Emily
Varvaro (103 Science, Limit: 10)
Can’t part with that special pair of jeans
but you no longer wear them? Bring them to Spec and keep the memories hanging
around by transforming them into a bulletin board for your room. (Some jeans
will be available in class). Two to three class sessions required.
Mud Painting - Delores Dorland (129
Science, Limit: 20)
On Wednesday and Thursday, paint with mud
on cloth using your own design or other available designs.
Rag Quilting - Janelle Varvaro (103
Science)
Learn a simple, more contemporary form of
quilting by making/designing a quilted pillowcase for your room. Two or more
sessions needed to complete the project.
Weaving - Delores Dorland (129 Science,
Limit: 15)
On Sunday through Tuesday, learn how to
weave a small pouch that can be worn around the neck and used to carry items
such as keys, change, or jewelry. Beads and fringe may be added, if desired. Get
the knowledge and tools in class to make this project and then take it with you
to finish.
10:15 or 11:15 Sessions
Acrylic Painting - Glenna Henry
(Painting Studio—Helene Center, Limit: 25)
Discover the fun of painting with
acrylics.
Beading - Sue Casterline (119 Science,
Limit: 20)
Choose your own colors to make some
jewelry following the classroom examples.
Cardmaking - Debbie Adams (Printmaking
Studio—Helene Center, Limit 15)
Create unique and personalized greeting
cards by making marble paper and a woven bookmark and then creating waterfall
cards, pop-up cards, and a bookmark card and ATC’s.
Ceramics - Jim Olson, David Lee & Hollis
Olson (Ceramics Studio—Helene Center, Limit: 25)
Learn basic building techniques and try
your hand at the potter’s wheel. Daily attendance is encouraged and may be
necessary for project completion.
Drawing - Jacob Blakesley & Keke Palea
(Drawing Studio—Helene Center, Limit 25)
Instructor led drawing using pencil and
charcoal. Daily attendance required.
Pyrography - Lynda & Alan Roberson
(Tent in the Quad)
Learn the ancient and unusual art of “fire
writing.” Originally created using steel tools heated over a charcoal fire,
today’s pyrography is created with the precision of hot electric pens. From
simple designs to complex creations, this is an art anyone can do!
Stained Glass - Bob Phillips & Terri
Snethen (125 Science, Limit: 12)
Learn the art of leaded glass construction
while making a leaded glass panel to take home at 10:15. Advanced class at 11:15
for students taking the class last year. This class will make a leaded glass
lamp shade to take home. A group project to be donated to the Art Show may be
worked on in the afternoons.
Stone Carving - Gail & Tom Sundell, Mike &
Keri Nelms (Sculpture Studio—Helene Center, Limit 20)
Carve alabaster stone into
three-dimensional creations.
Watercolor - Jeanne Davis (139 Science,
Limit: 20)
Our focus will be on simplifying what we
see to create well-designed paintings. Topics will include composition, value,
and color theory along with basic watercolor techniques like washes, glazing,
dry-brush, and lifting. Students will be encouraged to plan their paintings
before then begin and to incorporate several watercolor techniques within their
paintings.
