LETTING OFF S.T.E.A.M. is an inclusive art and science program for children for 6-9 yrs. Over five two hour sessions within Casula Powerhouse’s rich visual environment, this course will provide younger children with innovative ways to examine connections between art making, the sciences and art history. All materials will be supplied. Class numbers will be capped at 15 to provide the most appropriate environment for creative learning.
TERM OVERVIEW
Week 1 | SCIENCE
PH indicator test and Mariah Robertson. Spin Painting and Frank Hrubetz.
Week 2 | TECHNOLOGY
Spinning tops and Leon Foucault. Modern version of Steady Hand Game and Alexander Calder
Week 3 | ENGINEERING
Build a tower and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Sculepy Ships and the Titanic
Week 4 | ART
Exploding Balloons and Fabien Oefner Paste-ups and JR
Week 5 | MATHS
Chuck Close and Grid Drawing. Leonardo Da Vinci and Perspective Drawing
When: Every second Wednesday Term 1, 10:30am—12:30pm
Where: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC)
Cost: $100
More Info: (02) 9824 1121 or reception@casulapowerhouse.com
Booking: Please book directly through this link. If you have any trouble please call or email CPAC direct (contact info above).
Facilitator: Cayn Rosmarin
Cayn is a visual arts educator with experience in both museum and school environments. She has experience and expertise in a diverse range of arts – drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. She is currently completing her Masters in Museum and Heritage studies at the University of Sydney. Previously, she completed a Bachelor of Art Education, majoring in Photomedia at UNSW Art and Design school (previously College of Fine Arts). Driving her educational practice is the integration of cross-curricula subject material. She believes in igniting students’ passion and excitement for their learning through engagement with the arts.