The document provides information about three art class sessions for middle school students to be held at St. Thomas More Catholic School between November 2016 and April 2017. Session 1 will focus on the artist Gauguin and teach students about his style and techniques so they can create their own masterpieces. Session 2 will cover Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Pop Art, and Modernism and how symbols are used in art. Session 3 will allow students creative freedom to produce original, personal works inspired by what they've learned. A registration form and liability waiver are included.

1. ART CLASSES 2016-2017
Middle School Students
Session 1: Gauguin and the Exotic Art
Students will learn about Gauguin’s life, style and techniques. They will
experience his innovative way of using colors and painting exotic
landscapes and human figures. Students will work on professional
canvasses and canvas boards and, by the end of the course, they will be
able to create their own masterpieces inspired by this great artist.
Nov.8 - Dec.20 ( 7 classes )
Tuesday 3 - 4,30pm
$160 ($20 per class plus a $20 fee for supplies)
Session 2: Modernism, when Art becomes a symbol
After a session dedicated to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, we
will study more contemporary art movements: Pop Art and Modernism. We
will learn how to use Art as a symbol and how to use symbols in Art. The
first step into the Visual Art Literacy.
Jan.10 - Feb.28 (8 classes)
Tuesday 3 - 4,30pm
$180 ($20 per class plus a $20 fee for supplies)

2. Session 3: Contemporary Art, Whimsical Pictures, Abstract
At this point, students will have a good knowledge about Visual Art in the
last two centuries. It is time for them to start producing original, personal art
inspired not only by the studies they’ve conducted during this intensive
program, but also by their personality, feelings, needs. The artworks made
in this session will all look different because the students are now ready to
express themselves in total freedom.
March 7 - April 25 (8 classes)
Tuesday 3 - 4.30pm
$180 ($20 per class plus a fee for supplies)
A strong understanding of art allows us to develop new, essential
skills. The students who would like to further their studies in art will
also have the opportunity to create a competitive portfolio.

3. INFO AND REGISTRATION FORM FOR ART CLASSES 2016/2017
All the students’ works of art will be brought home at the end of each
session, except for the works selected to be part of the Lower and
Middle School Art Show. In this case, they will be brought home after
the show is over. Parents can download this form from the school’s
website, fill it, and bring it back to the office and make their payment
through FACTS or with a check to ST. Thomas More Catholic School.
You are free to enroll your child for only one session at the time, for
more than one, or for all of them.
Spaces are limited to 10 students each session, first come first
served.
Child’s name__________________________________class__________
Guardians name______________________________________________
email_______________________________________________________
phone______________________
emergency contact_______________________phone_______________
• Payment is nonrefundable and must be made in full for each
session.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND CONSENT TO MEDICAL ATTENTION
I approve of my child’s participation in all class activities, with the understanding that
such activities carry with them an inherent risk. I hereby agree that I hold Beatrice
Ruggeri, St.Thomas More and any person(s) affiliated with the Art program, harmless of
any injury, loss,
damage, and any and all liability regardless of circumstance while my child is in their
care.
I further agree that in the event of an emergency I give permission for medical attention
or treatment to be administered to my child by a qualified medical professional. I
acknowledge that injuries deemed minor by any staff may be treated on site with first
aid practices.
GUARDIAN SIGNATURE______________________DATE_______________