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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

2018/2019 Registration & Bulk Order

Art lovers!

Registration is now open for the 2018/2019 session! We are again going to be meeting on the third Friday of every month from September through May.   Register online

Before you sign up, take a look at this year's bulk order.  As always, I work to keep the costs reasonable, and your time hunting for obscure art supplies to a minimum.  This year's frisket, white shrink film, and acrylic medium are going to be the most costly to obtain, so I highly encourage you to participate in the bulk order.  Remember, purchases are entirely optional, and you are welcome to use whatever supplies you have on hand.

 Basic Kit ($35)
  • Frisket film, 9"x12"
  • Synthetic bright (short bristle) flat paintbrush, 14mm
  • Wool roving, 20g any color(s)
  • Felting needles, 5 count, heavy
  • Black 120lb paper, 9"x12", 2 sheets
  • Toned Tan 90lb paper, 9"x12",
  • Paint marker, white, chisel tip
  • Embroidery Floss, 8 strands, 24", any color
  • Graphing pencil, 0.9mm
  • Palette knife
  • Large Elastic bands, 2
  • Paperclip, 2
  • Paint palette/plastic plate
  • Canvas board
Complete Kit ($70)
  • all items from the basic kit plus:
  • Soft Black Eraser
  • Dimensional Paint, Package of 6
  • Ruler
  • Black Ultra-fine point marker
  • Acrylic Paint set, 12 colors, min 10ml tubes
  • Soft Pastel Set, 12 colors
  • Gel Matte Acrylic Medium, 5oz
  • Crayons, set of 8
  • General purpose chalk, colored
  • Cardboard, 8"x10"
  • Cardboard, 4" diameter disc
  • Wool yarn 30'
  • Construction Paper, 12"x18" assorted colors
  • 7" scissors
  • Washable glue, .21oz
Optional but highly recommended ($15)
  • Felting needle grip tool with lock
Register now!

Friday, May 11, 2018

Year End Celebration 2018

Ice-cream sundaes, hands-on projects, and more await you this coming Friday at the SKETCH year-end celebration. Come, enjoy, and pre-register for the 2018/2019 session.

Friday, May 18th 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 
New Hope Christian Fellowship 
Guests are welcome!

Kids will have the opportunity to: ▪ Demonstrate their knowledge through fun games ▪ Share their artwork ▪ Create something new for their community ▪ Pre-register for next year (no deposit necessary) ▪ Learn more about the organizations we partnered with this year ▪ Vote on projects for the coming season ▪ and have lots of fun. I promise! In order to participate in our game, each family or group of friends will need to download Kahoot onto one device with internet access. (And before you worry, I can assure you that it is free, there is zero set-up time, it needs no player account or personal information, requires only minimal space, and it can be easily deleted after class.) We are going to play with our artwork!
Children who wish to participate in this annual show&tell may bring one piece that they created this year  to share with the group. Those who wish to show their artwork but do not wish to speak will not be pressured to do so. What to bring: All art supplies will be provided this month, so there is no need to search for materials! * optional: ice-cream topping to share * optional: artwork to present during our brief show&tell time Hope to see you there, Sheryl G.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

2017/2018 Bulk Order

As always, in order to make your family's participation in SKETCH as easy and cost-effective as possible, we are putting together a bulk supply order.  The deadline for participation in the bulk order is August 20.  Late orders will not be accepted. Below is a listing of what you can expect to receive, along with links to Amazon should you want to purchase on your own.  Order forms are on the second page of the registration link.

$70 Complete Art Supply Kit:

contains everything you need for 1 person to complete every project

  • Scissors - sharp enough to cut both fabric and paper
  • everyday pencil – 1 per student
  • 2 quart size zip top storage bags - can be shared
  • Assorted fabric scraps of any kind – approx 1 yard - can be shared
  • Grout
  • Thin jute cord – approx 2 ft
  • 1 - 12″x14″ styrofoam – minimum 3/4″ thick (without a paper backing)
  • plastic butter knife – 1 per student
  • wooden skewer – 1 per student
  • full set Keruitake Zig Brushables waterbased pigment felt tip markers set in shades of blue – can be shared
  • Prismacolor non-photo blue pencil – 1 per student
  • 2 sheets Canson Mixed Media paper 18″x24″ – minimum 1 per student
  • 2 oz Sculpey oven dry clay in grey – per student
  • 2 oz. Sculpey oven dry clay in any bright color – per student
  • Ball tipped embossing stylus – 1 per student
  • paper plate
  • 3M Duct tape in at least 2 colors – can be shared
  • Tombow dual brush pen waterbased markers (the shojo manga colors would be best because it includes a colorless blender)– can be shared
  • Crescent Illustration Board 15″x20″ heavy weight – 1 per student
  • 2 sheets Strathmore charcoal paper 9″x12″ – minimum 1 sheet per student
  • Prang charcoal pencils in soft and medium – 1 set per student
  • Blending stump – can be shared
  • kneadable eraser – can be shared
  • mosaic tiles in various colors – can be shared
  • mosaic mesh – 6″x6″ sheets – 2 sheets per student
  • Weldbond PVA glue (white PVA school glue is not the same) – can be shared
  • Bubble wrap 6″x6″ – can be shared
  • 1 sheet 12″x12″ Strathmore Acrylic paper – 1 per student
  • 1 - 1/2″ x 36″ wooden dowel – 1 per student
  • Reeves acrylic paint pot set – can be shared
  • Thumb tack – 1 per student
  • 1 - 12″x14″ styrofoam – minimum 3/4″ thick (without a paper backing)
  • sheet of corrugated cardboard

$35 Basic Art Supply Kit:

Contains the most difficult to obtain supplies

 Add-On Items:

The easiest place to get your supplies is through our class bulk order, but if you only need a few items you may be able to find things cheaper on  www.amazon.com.  Remember that THESE ARE JUST GUIDELINES.  If, for example, you already have Crayola crayons, and I have listed Prang, do not feel obligated to buy new materials. As always, feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions!
Sheryl G.

Sunday, July 16, 2017

SKETCHArtProgram.com

The SKETCH website has moved to SketchArtProgram.com.  Please check there for all updated information.

For the moment, the site is a bit messy as it is still under construction, and we are waiting for responses from others about exact dates and times.  As soon as possible I will clarify all of the details for you!  Thanks for your patience.

See you there!
Sheryl


Supply List 2017/2018

Do you remember the smell of a freshly opened box of crayons, or the soft feel of a brand new paintbrush?  I do.  They are memories full of happiness and creativity. At SKETCH we ask that families provide their own art supplies so that children have the opportunity to experiment at home, as well as in class. Please be aware that the links below connect to an affiliate account and anything you purchase will result in SKETCH receiving a portion of the proceeds at no cost to you.  You are by no means obligated to use these links.  Feel free to purchase from any source at all. Also, please note that while specific brands are listed, these are suggestions only.  I do this simply to help with the choosing process.  You will want decent quality products to allow your child the most success (avoid Roseart and generic brands) and avoid frustration, but unless there is a specific note, you may make any substitution. Finally, we place one bulk order at the beginning of each term in order to get the lowest possible costs.  If you would like to participate, take a look at the second half of our registration form.

2017/2018 SUPPLY LIST

everything you need for the year

  • Scissors - sharp enough to cut both fabric and paper
  • everyday pencil – 1 per student
  • 2 quart size zip top storage bags - can be shared
  • Assorted fabric scraps of any kind – approx 1 yard - can be shared
  • Grout
  • Thin jute cord – approx 2 ft
  • 1 - 12″x14″ styrofoam – minimum 3/4″ thick (without a paper backing)
  • plastic butter knife – 1 per student
  • wooden skewer – 1 per student
  • full set Keruitake Zig Brushables waterbased pigment felt tip markers set in shades of blue – can be shared
  • Prismacolor non-photo blue pencil – 1 per student
  • 2 sheets Canson Mixed Media paper 18″x24″ – minimum 1 per student
  • 2 oz Sculpey oven dry clay in grey – per student
  • 2 oz. Sculpey oven dry clay in any bright color – per student
  • Ball tipped embossing stylus – 1 per student
  • paper plate
  • 3M Duct tape in at least 2 colors – can be shared
  • Tombow dual brush pen waterbased markers (the shojo manga colors would be best because it includes a colorless blender)– can be shared
  • Crescent Illustration Board 15″x20″ heavy weight – 1 per student
  • 2 sheets Strathmore charcoal paper 9″x12″ – minimum 1 sheet per student
  • Prang charcoal pencils in soft and medium – 1 set per student
  • Blending stump – can be shared
  • kneadable eraser – can be shared
  • mosaic tiles in various colors – can be shared
  • mosaic mesh – 6″x6″ sheets – 2 sheets per student
  • Weldbond PVA glue (white PVA school glue is not the same) – can be shared
  • Bubble wrap 6″x6″ – can be shared
  • 1 sheet 12″x12″ Strathmore Acrylic paper – 1 per student
  • 1 - 1/2″ x 36″ wooden dowel – 1 per student
  • Reeves acrylic paint pot set – can be shared
  • Thumb tack – 1 per student
  • 1 - 12″x14″ styrofoam – minimum 3/4″ thick (without a paper backing)
  • sheet of corrugated cardboard
Note: Please make sure that all supplies are clearly labeled with your family’s name.  Children work at large tables, and supplies often roll.  Collecting materials at the end of the day is much easier if they are marked.  Address labels work well for this purpose.
Again, the cheapest/easiest place to get your supplies is through our class bulk order, but if you only need a few items you may do better with www.amazon.com.  Remember that THESE ARE JUST GUIDELINES.  If, for example, you already have Crayola crayons, and I have listed Prang, do not feel obligated to buy new materials. As always, feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions!
Sheryl Goedecke @ Yahoo . com

Schedule of Classes 2017/2018

I have listed the classes and the volunteer activities separately.  If you would like to see them in order, go to our Upcoming Events page. Sketch classes are designed to work together, so students are encouraged to attend as often as possible.  Volunteer events, on the other hand, are entirely optional.  Please come volunteer if you are available, but we understand if the project or timing doesn't work for your family.  Thanks for all you do!

SKETCH Lessons

Friday, September 15, 2017
  • First SKETCH class of the season!
  • Artist: Jean-HonorĂ© Fragonard
  • Project: Styrofoam and fabric panels
  • Charity: Sole Hope
Friday, October 20, 2017
  • Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
  • Project: Monochromatic blue works
  • Charity: Samaritan's Purse
Friday, November 17, 2017
  • canceled
Friday, December 15, 2017
  • Artist: Josef Albers
  • Project: Duct tape study of squares
  • Charity: personal gift
Friday, January 19, 2018
  • Artist: Walt Disney
  • Project: Augmented-reality cartoons
  • Charity: Community Display
Friday, February 16, 2018
  • Artist: Eugene Delacroix
  • Project: Charcoal horse sketches
  • Charity: Manchester Mounted Police
Friday, March 16, 2018
  • Artist: Italo Botti
  • Project: Mosaic fire-board
  • Charity: Bedford Cross Country Ski Club
Friday, April 20, 2018
  • Artist: Roy Lichtenstein
  • Project: Contrasting black & white with color in acrylic
  • Charity: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Friday, May 18, 2018
  • Closing Program
  • Assemble and display pinwheels
  • Special guest

SKETCH in Action

Community Service Projects

Saturday, October 7, 2017
  • Package, quality control, and shipment of shoes to Sole Hope
  • Begin work on prosthetic hands
  • Thank-you cards to donors
Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • Transfer artwork images on to backpacks
  • Pack boxes for Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child
Saturday, December 2, 2017
  • canceled
Saturday, February 3, 2018
  • Set-up community display
  • continue work on prosthetic hands
Saturday, March 3, 2018
  • Assemble cards
  • Meet with Manchester Police
  • Continue work on prosthetic hands
Saturday, April 7, 2018
  • Meeting at BXCSC to view completed mosaic display
  • Write cards of thanks to volunteers
  • Finish work on prosthetic hands
   

Friday, July 14, 2017

Can I Get AP Credit for Sketch?

To independently expand your SKETCH experience into an AP Art History course, high school students will need to complete additional work at home. Below are a few links to point you in the right direction.

AP Art History books:

http://www.collegeboard.com/html/apcourseaudit/courses/art_history_textbook_list.html  

AP Art History guidelines and images of all 250 works included in the test:

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-art-history-course-and-exam-description.pdf?course=ap-art-history  

Testing details:

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ap-coordinators/exam-ordering-fees/ordering-materials/home-schooled-students

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Botticelli

The Birth of Venus, detail
1480
Botticelli
March 1, 1445 - May 17 1510
Italy
Spring is here!
Please forgive the lateness of this message. I guess I got distracted by all of the activity and fun of Easter. I hope you had a great time with your family too.
Luckily the supply list for this month is minimal, so I doubt any of you will need to make last-minute trips to the store.
We are studying Renaissance painter Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi (better known as Botticelli), whose story I think you will find funny.

Botticelli is known for his detailed line-work. We will be attempting to improve our own use of lines in pen and ink this week. To complete this project each student will need:

Supplies

Acid free construction paper 12x12" in yellow, tan or white
Scissors - 1 per student
Crayola supertip markers - set of 10 - can be shared
Pigma micron size 05 - preferably brown/sepia or black - any fine-tipped marker will do
transfer paper - 12x12"graphite - 1 sheet per student - if you no longer have your graphite paper, don't worry. Extra will be available.
everyday pencil
See you on Friday, April 21st at 6:30!
Sheryl G.

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Anastasia - Medieval Illumination

In the 1400s few female artists received credit for their work.  This month we will be learning about one of the few who receives mention.  Her name is Anastasia, and she was a renowned for her beautiful work in illuminating handwritten books.  Unfortunately, illuminators did not sign their completed work at this time, so while the following is an example of illumination, is it not necessarily explicitly attributed to Anastasia.

Cité des Dames Workshop. Reason, Rectitude and Justice appear to Christine; Reason helps Christine build the City. 1407-1408

Anastasia
c. 1400
France

We will be making embossed copper illuminated letters.  The images of our work will be placed on capes for hospitalized children.  To complete this project each student will need: 


    You may also want:

    See you Friday, March 17th at 6:30!
    Sheryl G.

    Saturday, February 11, 2017

    Georgia O'Keeffe - inktense

    This snowy weather can make me feel dreary, so to combat the winter blahs let's explore vibrant colors and warm landscapes. Our artist for the month of February is Georgia O'Keeffe. Her beautiful studies of flowers and other natural items will captivate your imagination, drawing you into noticing the tiniest details of God's beautiful creation.

    Georgia O'Keeffe
    American
    1887-1986


    Red Canna, 1924
    University of Arizona Museum of Art

    We will be making clothing for infants and mothers in need.  I promise, this project will be fun!



    SUPPLY LIST

      You may also want:

      Please remember, Inktense can STAIN clothing, and we will intentionally be working to make it do so in this project.  Students are encouraged to wear short sleeves, old clothes, or bring smocks for this project.

      See you Friday, February 17th at 6:30!
      Sheryl G.

      Sunday, January 15, 2017

      Jackson Pollock

      Is it possible for an person who throws, splatters, and scatters paint to be a master artist? That is the question we will be considering during this month's study of Jackson Pollock.

      Jackson Pollock
      1912-1956
      United States



      Convergence
      1952
      Oil on Canvas
      We will be making our own splatter paintings, with a bit of a twist using frisket resist.  To complete this project each student will need:

        You may also want:
        Please note, Inktense can STAIN clothing.  I highly encourage students to wear short sleeves, old clothes, or bring smocks for this project.

        See you on Friday, January 20th at 6:30!
        Sheryl

        Saturday, December 10, 2016

        Alberto Giacometti

        Portrait of Alberto Giacometti
        Jan HladĂ­k (Czech printmaker) 2002
        The final class of 2017!

        We are working in one of my favorite mediums this month - needle felted wool!

        Ready to study something a bit more modern?  Surrealist Alberto Giacometti utilized the changing interests of the people who lived before and after the 2nd World War as a launching point for his ideas about sculpture.

        Alberto Giacometti
        1901-1966
        Swiss
        Sculptor

        Please take a few moments to study this month's artwork, and consider how it makes you feel.
        Walking Man I,
        1960
        Bronze sculpture
        Alberto & Annette Giacometti Foundation, Paris
        This month student will be making their own felted sculpture.  The completed works will be sent home.  Kids can decide on their own whether to gift their work to a friend, or to keep it for themselves.

        To complete this month's project you will need the following supplies:
          You may also want:

          I look forward to seeing everyone this Friday, December 16th at 6:30!

          Sunday, November 13, 2016

          Katsushika Hokusai

          Self Portrait
          1839
          Wood block print
          Tokyo, Nagoya
          Over 200 years ago, printmaker Katsushika Hokusai created his famous prints.  Today, you can still find these images on everything from cell-phone cases, to notebook covers.  What makes his work so timeless?  We will explore this question together.

          Over the coming days, spend some time enjoying this image of his work.  What do you see happening?

          Katsushika Hokusai
          (For pronunciation help go to Forvo, which offers several different recordings)
          Japan
          1760-1849


          The Great Wave Off Kangawa
          1830-1833
          color woodblock print
          Tokyo, Nagoya
          To complete this months project you will need the following supplies:
            You may also want:

            Sunday, October 30, 2016

            Gunta Stolzl lesson extension activities

            Gunta Stolzl

            Create:
            Make your own backstrap loom out of simple popsicle sticks - this is far easier than it looks, and the quality of weaving that you can get is much higher than the simple cardboard looms that we used this week. Try it out!

            Watch:
            Modern artists still create woven tapestries.  The technique is quite different from typical weaving, but fascinating.  Check it out.  This is something you could try on your small loom if you'd like.

            Learn more:
            Kandinsky and Klee were also members of the Bauhaus.  Check out our previous lessons & projects on these masters

            What is the difference between arts and crafts?  Watch this Ted talk to help discern the difference.
            Consider:
            The Bauhaus movement attempted to bring together the disparate fields of industrial technology and craftsmanship, beauty and function, theories and practice.  This wasn't always easy.  Our ever-changing world often makes us feel as if there are more questions than answers.  Check out http://findithere.com/answers.php for hope.

            Sheryl

            Wednesday, October 12, 2016

            Gunta Stolzl

            Have you ever wondered why female artists aren't as easy to find or as famous as their malre counterparts? We are going to get a glimpse into some of the reasons this week as we delve into the world of the Bauhaus.

            Update: Blogger is giving me trouble (and I don't want to use up any more beach time wrestling with it while on vacation. LOL) so you will need to click here to view this month's picture study. Thanks for understanding. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Stolzl_red_green.jpg

            To complete this project you will need to bring the following items to class:

            Note: Please make sure that all supplies are clearly labeled with your family’s name.  Children work at large tables, and supplies often roll.  Collecting materials at the end of the day is much easier if they are marked.  Address labels work well for this purpose.  

            Monday, September 19, 2016

            Vigee LeBrun Lesson Extension Activities

            I love my head.  I have a morning routine that includes general head maintenance like brushing my teeth, combing my hear, and washing my face.  Elisabeth Vigee LeBrun spent a good portion of her life focused on heads too; painting portraits of them, sculpting the image that those heads presented to the press, and even working to protect her own head from the guillotine during France's revolution.  Through it all, LeBrun's artwork played a key role in the politics of the day.

            Ready to learn more?

            Study

            It is impossible for us to cover all the details of any artist's life in our short class time, and Vigee LeBrun is no exception.

            Create

            Use your quilling tools to create more artwork! 
            • Make a quilled dress for Marie Antoinette.  Template available at Libertyhillhouse.com/VigeeLebrun
            • Try making a 3 dimensional quilled piece - maybe a necklace or Christmas ornament.  There are many free patterns available.

            Consider

            • Thirteen years of exile was probably not something Vigee LeBrun intentionally placed on her to-do list.  What happens when we don't like God's plans?  
            • Read Jeremiah 29:11.  God has plans for good, even when it doesn't look like things could possibly ever turn out well.  Does that sound like a flippant platitude?  
            • Look into the history behind why those words were spoken.  God's perspective may surprise you.


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            Friday, September 9, 2016

            Elisabeth Vigee LeBrun

            Self Portrait in a Straw Hat
            Elisabeth Vigee LeBrun
            after 1782
            Oil on Canvas
            National Gallery, London
            Welcome to the 7th season of SKETCH!  Can you believe that the summer has already come and gone?  I love the restful pace of long days, but I have to say that I really crave the structure of fall and I'm really looking forward to getting started with our lessons again.  

            Thank you in advance for your patience during our first meeting of the year.  Supply distribution, late arrivals due to mistaken directions, finding places to sit as a group, introductory information: all of this takes time.  Rest assured that we will get a full lesson in, even if it doesn't look organized at first. 

            Feel free to enter through either the front or the side door of the church. (directions here) I will have the registration table set up in the sanctuary. When you arrive please sign-in, pick up your exercise pages, and write name-tags for each child (and parents too!).  I try to use the kids' names as often as possible, but fully admit that I don't have everyone memorized despite my best efforts.

            You may choose any table you'd like to work at.  My only request is that you please avoid skipping single seats. We generally use every chair on the first week, and I work hard to ensure that families can sit together.  There is a bit more space as the year goes on (and flu season hits) so the close quarters is only temporary.

            You can then pick up any materials that you ordered.  It is essential that you check your order for accuracy.  I will include a copy of your order form and will note if anything is backordered. Please let me know asap if there are materials that you are missing.

            Artist Exercise Pages

            Each exercise page contains a short biograhical note about our featured artist, an image of the artist's work which can be colored in, and some exercises that will help get your student ready for our upcoming project.  These are designed to be done while you wait for class to begin, or to keep fingers busy during the art history portion of class.  It has been scientifically proven that doodling enhances both focus memory, so I encourage students to be as creative as they'd like with these pages.  Scribbling in the corners isn't making a mess, and it isn't disrespectful to the speaker - it is helping them learn, and that is our goal.

            If you wish to create a portfolio of the work your child does throughout the year you can simply save these artist pages and attach either a photograph of your child's corresponding artwork or the original. 

            Picture Study

            Each month I will be sending you an image to study during the week prior to class. This will help your child to become familiar with the artist, and will give them time to really appreciate the different techniques that are used. These are low resolution and can be used for educational purposes only.  If you are looking for art to decorate your home, please purchase prints.  The artists and museums will appreciate your support.

            I suggest that you place the assigned image where your child will see it often. Personally, I like to hang prints beside the children's bathroom mirror where they can look at it while brushing their teeth. This may seem a bit irreverent, but really, where else will they have time to simply gaze at a picture several times every single day? Other options include sliding it inside the front cover of the child's favorite school binder, posting it on the refrigerator with magnets, or using it as the screen saver on your computer.

            This month we are going to be looking at the work of:

            Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun 
            April 16, 1755 – March 30, 1842
            French
            Rococo

            As the first female court painter in France, Elisabeth Vigee LeBrun is best known, not for her  admission to the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, but for her familiar portraits of Marie Antoinette.  The role of art in politics is clear as we view the  controversial social and political  climate of the French Revolution through her paintings.

            Marie Antoinette and Her Children
            Elisabeth Vigee LeBrun
            1787
            Oil on Canvas
            Palace of Versailles, France

            In honor of Marie Antoinette's famous MIS-quote "let them eat cake," this month we will be learning about the ancient art of quilling as we create a gift for the volunteers of the NH foodbank.

            Supplies

            Families who ordered material kits - You may want to arrive a bit early to collect your order.  Please check to ensure that everything is correct.  No substitutions or changes can be made after the kit is taken home.  Those who ordered the complete kit should have everything they need for this project included in the kit.  Those who ordered the basic kit will need to bring all their own materials, except for paper.

            In order to complete this month's project each student will need to bring to class:
            • Acid free construction paper 12x18" assorted colors - 2-3 sheets per student cut into 1/4-1/2 inch strips (a paper shredder works well for this process) and an additional sheet or two uncut.
            • Elmer's white glue 4oz, can be shared
            • Scissors - 1 per student
            • toothpicks- 2 per student
            • popsicle sticks - 2 per student
            • straws - 2 per student
            • slotted quilling tool - 1 per student (this tool is not essential, but it will make the process much easier, especially for younger students)
            • Crayola supertip markers - set of 10 - can be shared
              • You may also want:

                Note: Please make sure that all supplies are clearly labeled with your family’s name.  Children work at large tables, and supplies often roll.  Collecting materials at the end of the day is much easier if they are marked.  Address labels work well for this purpose.  

              Parents, please remember that this is not a drop-off group.  Come prepared to enjoy working alongside your child.

              See you at 6:30 on Friday, September 16th!
              Sheryl G.

              Saturday, August 20, 2016

              Care Net Crisis Pregnancy Center

              Dear Artists of the Sketch Children's Art Program,

              Thank you for the beautiful, wearable works of art you created for our clients and their babies.  Each one is truly unique, just as they are.

              Please thank your teacher, Miss Sheryl, for choosing to bless CareNet Pregnancy Center with such extraordinary works of art.

              Blessings for life from,

              Your Friends at Care Net Pregnancy Center

              Bedford Public Library

              Dear Sketch,

              Thank you so much for the wonderful felt pieces for The Very Hungry Caterpillar! How charming and well-crafted... love the packaging! I hope you enjoyed your study of Eric Carle and his work.

              The children will love using this with our felt boards... how thoughtful of you to even provide a hanger!

              Again, thank you for thinking of us.

              Love,

              Miss Luci