Fine Arts
** denotes art fee of $10
Art of the Ancient World** NEW CLASS
Gr. 3-8
What type of art did people in ancient societies create? We will try to copycat some
of the ancient art forms with modern day materials. Learn a little then we’ll create
our own version to take home and share our knowledge.
Hannah Rillie, graduate of Monmouth College, Departments of Classics and Art
Artsy Math**
Gr 3-4 or 5-6
Do you enjoy art? Do you enjoy math? This class is designed for both! Students will
create using math concepts like symmetry, tessellation, geometry and measurement.
No artistic skill necessary—if your can measure color, and draw a straight line (maybe
with a ruler) - you can create art and learn about math.
Anna Craft, Immaculate Conception School, Monmouth
Creatures in Clay** NEW CLASS
Gr. 3-8
This class is for students who love to draw, paint, and sculpt animals, monsters and
imaginary creatures. You will design, sketch and build fantastic creatures out of
clay. You will apply colorful glazes and create a story to go along with your creature.
Janice Mars Wunderlich, Department of Art, Monmouth College
From the Writers Chair NEW CLASS
Gr. 5-8
Learn the basics of playwriting, from creating characters and conflicts to dialogue
and resolution. Play games and build an imaginative tool box to construct the world
of a short play. After writing an original script, experience a condensed rehearsal/staging
process. Use teamwork and creativity to make the play come alive.
Amanda Grissom, graduate of Monmouth College, Department of Theatre
Gallery Glass**
Gr. 3-8
Do you have a creative side? Love to invent your own designs? Come and explore the
world of Gallery Glass. You will create your own designs, then jazz it up with a fluid
glass-type product. Your finished projects will be treasures to keep, and you will
have developed a life-long appreciation for the art of stained glass making.
Marjorie Bond, Department of Mathematics, Monmouth College
Get Creative with Crayons** NEW CLASS
Gr. 3-8
We’ll do lots of creative projects that involve using the simple, not so ordinary,
crayon. Our artwork will include melting crayons on canvas, using watercolors and
crayons and lots more. Bring your creative side and make a splash of color!
Julie Russell, Monmouth-Roseville Schools
Making Art with Mr. E.**
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
Mini murals, drawing, 2-D and 3-D sculpture are just some of the creative elements
of this class. Mr. Ellison will challenge you to think outside the box and create
lots of different types of art from drawing to sculpture.
Chad Ellison, Galesburg Schools
Page to Stage
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
Scripts, costumes, scenery and more! Raise the curtain up on story making, character
building, scenery creation, prop making and, well…everything needed to make a play.
This class will conclude with the performance of a short play that the class creates
from page to stage.
Emma Willhart, Grinnell College student
Ryan Dawson, Monmouth College student
Photo Safari** NEW CLASS
Gr. 3-8
Photo Safari is a beginning photography class. Students will learn the basics of using
a digital camera. They will learn how to make better pictures through fun picture
safari hunts in and around the Monmouth College campus. Students will also learn from
each other as we learn the art of critique and viewing their Safari photo finds. Students
need a digital camera on the first day of class, no cell phone cameras.
Scott Page, Department of Art, Monmouth College
Print, Scratch, Carve, Engrave**
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
Learn how to print, scratch, carve and engrave to make art! We will cover a variety
of artistic approaches and techniques in lots of art media. Come and create with us!
Ryan Kitch, La Harpe Community Schools
Trash into Treasures** NEW CLASS
Gr. 3-4
Discover how to recycle your trash into treasures. This class will focus on taking
everyday items that many times end up in the trash and turn them into works of art.
Bring your creative side to this class!
Julie Russell, Monmouth Roseville Schools
