Twisted Stems: Of Flowers and Pipe Cleaners @DRES

Embark on an extraordinary journey where science, art, and nature intertwine in our hands-on program! This unique course transforms ordinary pipe cleaners and natural materials into a vibrant learning adventure that will spark curiosity, creativity, and scientific discovery for young learners.

What You'll Learn:

• Create intricate flower sculptures using pipe cleaners and geometric principles

• Understand the fascinating symmetry and structural design of flowers (through flower dissection)

• Develop artistic skills by creating pressed flower art and flower pounding designs

• Recognize and identify different flower species in nature

• Apply mathematical concepts like geometry through creative botanical crafting

• Practice fine motor skills and spatial reasoning through artistic flower construction

Why Enroll:
This isn't just another art class – it's a transformative learning experience that bridges science, mathematics, and creativity. Your child will develop critical thinking skills, enhance their understanding of natural patterns, and create beautiful, meaningful artwork. By exploring flowers through multiple lenses – scientific, mathematical, and artistic – students will gain a holistic understanding of the natural world while having incredible fun.

6-week program

CLASS DATES: Wednesdays (April 8 - June 3, except Apr 29; May 20 and 27)

TIME: 3:45- 4:45pm

If you are unable to sign up for this program online, please send the registration payment to: Venmo @teresa_tinta or Paypal @ttinta (please include “Twisted Stems @DRES” and the student’s name in subject/payment line). You will receive a discount if you send payment directly (cost after discount: $136)

After checking out, please complete the Google Form to add your child(ren) to our roster (one form per child): https://forms.gle/SVSRDwUZx3ErqJwr5