Ocean Propulsion Art/Science Fun Class Series
Ocean Propulsion is the name of this fun and imaginative kid's class series. It refers to the way Octopuses specifically use jet propulsion to move around the ocean.
The theme is to explore how many species travel around the ocean. We will be exploring this concept all year. The final project will be a life-sized parade of animal models and their methods of propulsion. We'll hold our parade at the pond by the lighthouse come Spring 2019.
The theme is to explore how many species travel around the ocean. We will be exploring this concept all year. The final project will be a life-sized parade of animal models and their methods of propulsion. We'll hold our parade at the pond by the lighthouse come Spring 2019.
Photo from the "Sail" Class, learning propulsion.
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Walk-Ins Always Welcome!
Each month's class will be on the LAST THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH from 3pm to 5pm.
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We will try very hard to post the location for the upcoming class on that month's info (below); however, you can always call Kathryn Myrsell, Aquarium -or- Steve Irving, Glenacres.
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About the Instructors Instructor: Kathryn Myrsell, Westport Aquarium
Phone: (360) 268-7070 Assistants: Tanya Lana, SBAA and/or Steve Irving, Glenacres Inn Phone: (360) 268-0958 Date: Last Thursday of each month Times: 3pm to 5pm Cost: Zero! Nada! Zip! $0.00 This Class Series is covered by grant funding! So, Yay Kids! |
~ About This Art/Science Series ~
October 2018
Vampire Squid. Photo by: Smithsonian Ocean Portal
Photo by: Gizmoto
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Since Halloween is this month, kids love focusing on spooky creatures. So, this month we will focus on the Vampire Squid and the Angler Fish that live in the very deepest parts of the ocean where it is always dark.
One way the angler fish travels is by hitching a ride on another angler fish for life! This way they can share food where food is scarce. Our art activity will be making a stuffed Angler Fish with a real light in it! It will be great as a night light or reading light in the spooky days of Halloween. We will also create and use our own deep sea glasses to look at colored pictures of deep sea animals and figure out how they are able to be seen, or to disappear when there is no sunlight. DATE: October 25th TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |
November 2018
photo from Smithsonian Inst.
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This month is the month of Thanksgiving - a month where we celebrate being thankful and with that comes FOOD!
We will make our own edible jellyfish with jello and agar and experiment with movement in water using a fan. This will continue the idea used in September of sail design and the jelly fish that use sail design for transport. DATE: November 29th TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |
December 2018
photo from Esty page
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Make kiln-formed glass ornaments of your favorite animal in motion. Glass ornaments can be hung with string, spinners, or just suggest movement in the art itself. DATE: December 27th (might changed due to holidays) TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |
January 2019
photo by: behance
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This month is when crab fisheries season begins. We will make marionette crabs with movable legs using a clay mold. We will make a short skit to perform for parents using our crab marionette puppets. This class will be over 2 sessions The first class will be making the crab legs and body out of clay and then painting it with colored slip. I will fire the parts and clear glaze them and have them ready for the next class. We will also come up with an idea for our skit and a script. DATE: January 31, 2019 TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |
February 2019
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We'll assemble our crab marionette puppets. We will also practice and perform a skit about crab season for our family and friends. How fun! (-everyone loves a good marionette show-) DATE: Feb 28, 2019 TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |
March 2019
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This month we will assemble marionette crab puppets, create a puppet show 'stage' and practice the skit. We will perform the skit at the end of class to friends, family, or anyone who wants to come watch!
DATE: March 28, 2019 TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |
April 2019
twisted water bottle idea. photo by: Danielle's Place
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Start making drawings, paintings, sketches of students favorite ocean animal and how they move. We will plan what kind of real transport this animal will use to transport itself and it's creator across the pond for the parade. Will this animal swim, undulate, use a sail, or use paddles like fins on a fish? Students will come up with a list of cardboard, plastic containers, milk cartons, etc. and boats needed to borrow for event (we have some floating rafts, paddle boards, canoe etc...to contribute for this adventure.) We will use watercolors and oil pastels to make a really nice design picture this month.
DATE: April 25, 2019 TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |
May 2019
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Start building our moving, floating ocean creatures using supplies on the list from the month before and the design created.
DATE: May 30, 2019 TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |
June 2019 "Parade Finale"
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This month will be our much-anticipated, "Parade Finale" of our life-sized (or giant) ocean animals "on the move."
We will help with last minute adjustments to ocean creatures and a finale parade on the pond by the lighthouse or possibly Lake Sylvia...somewhere shallow and warm...in case we fall in. DATE: June 27th, 2019 TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Glenacres Inn |