• Students Learn 1n Hands-on Classes
In a world where some believed only written assignments were ducational, arts classes provided opportunities for students to be reatively hands-on. Teachers put away the worksheets and took ut the craft supplies. "Art lets the student move and be creative," art instructor Liz 'ittrick said. Junior Emily Milton, a Drawing and Painting 2 student, said she njoyed the Figure Project. "We drew figures and then painted them onto a board. [Drawing nd Painting 2 teacher] Mr. Blevins just left us alone with a trucklad of paint squeegees and sponges. It was fantastic fun," Milton 3id. "Art class is relaxing, and the teacher isn't constantly yelling at :>u to do your homework." Drawing and Painting 1 and 2 were not the only creative classes. long with them were Beginning and Advanced Woods.
Woods instructor John Bombac said in jobs such as construction or building furniture, workers needed to have practice. "Students have the skills and knowledge of various power tools and techniques for each of the tools," Bombac said. "We have built multiple variations of shelves, sofa tables, end tables, plant stands writing desks and chairs." Some projects had uses outside of the classroom. "I like the people who I work with and my teachers. Also the fact that we get to make something and then take it home to use it," said junior Alicia Bryson, a Beginning Woods student. Hands-on classes gave students a chance to take knowledge and use it to make something. Bringing out the paint and glue allowed a creative year. Story and Spread by Emily Nachun Photos by Allie Colgan
Sophomore Kassandra Chesire focuses on her sketch while listenIng to mus1c. The raw1ng and Painting students were able >listen to music and 1lk with friends while working.
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