9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Erin Goodling, Emilie Lavin

We will kick off an exciting week of observation and creation with a trip to the zoo, where students will devote special attention to the ways mammals move and act. Back on campus, students choose a mammal to “become” for the rest of the week. In a supportive environment, students will draw and paint works of art using a variety of mediums such as chalk pastel, watercolor, and acrylic. We will make masks representing the animals, and work together to create a simple theater piece to perform on our last day for family and friends. The course also includes a backstage tour of a local theater to discover the ingredients of a great stage production.