Creative catalyst holiday program

Happy Hill Arts Happy Hill Arts sponsors cultural arts activities and events that engage both its youth and adult populations, thereby enhancing and enriching the quality of life and educational opportunities for residents. Project Goals Expose Happy Hill children Grades to a positive experience with art, culture, and learning Enhance cognitive abilities and skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving, that will support greater academic success through the arts Instill communal knowledge of and pride in the historical significance of Happy Hill Instill knowledge of African American history, identity and achievements Foster greater involvement by the parents of Happy Hill in enriching and improving their lives and the lives of their children, using such vehicles as communal meals and music to restore a sense of community Support community-based creative leaders of color In May , the Winston-Salem Foundation presented Happy Hill Arts founders Amatuallah Saleem and Rebecca Bryant Williams with an ECHO Award , presented to local individuals and organizations that are building social capital.

The project includes three parts: Cultural asset mapping: The first part of the cultural restoration project, cultural asset mapping, includes data collection, outreach and engagement through surveys, focus groups, research and oral histories to inventory key cultural and historical resources. Take a scientific view of the world using hand held magnifying glasses to explore the smallest details and transform them into our own macro drawings in various shades of pencil.

Take a look at old scientific illustrations from the early s. Use a range of drawing tools, from fine pencils to charcoal and metallics to capture these amazing animals on quality paper. Combine movement, fun and a variety of approaches — textured paints, spray bottles, splattering, throwing and more.

Brilliant and dynamic artworks will be created on a large scale. A great way to combine physicality with art making and be inspired by famous painters who really used their body to move paint around! Make your words art as you transform the ancient art form of calligraphic drawing into sculpture.

Blur the boundaries between writing and making as you model animals, vines, people and structures into the letters that will generate words. This ceramic workshop will allow participants to explore and test the limits of clay as they twist and shape it. The final touch will be the addition of colour as glaze is swept across the surfaces of the formed letters.

This is a wearable art workshop and we encourage you to let your imagination fly! Trees are some of the oldest living organisms on the planet. They are vital to life on earth and providers of shelter, food, oxygen and energy.

Cultures from all over the world recognise the importance of trees and their powerful symbolism; representing the cycle of life and the interconnectedness of living systems. Take a look at some beautiful trees from across the globe including mighty and ancient trees still living today.

Be inspired to draw and paint your own Tree. We will experiment with inks, paints, markers and different drawing materials on paper to express ourselves using this wonderful symbol.

Part design, part sculpture, part science experiment; enjoy a day of assembling materials and working on your graphic design skills to create beautiful bottles containing mysterious magic potions. Effective January 14, in response to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant, all guests and faculty will provide proof of negative test results at time of check-in, in addition to proof of vaccination.

Bring it with you and have it ready to show at the gate when you arrive. Effective January 7, in response to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant, all guests and faculty will provide proof of negative PCR, NAAT, or antigen test results at time of check-in.

The test must be taken within 72 hours nd results must come from a laboratory or healthcare provider. Effective December 15 in accordance with new guidance from Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Health , all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are required to wear masks in all indoor public settings, irrespective of vaccine status, for the next four weeks December 15, through January 15, Effective November 19, , in accordance with new guidance from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors on campus.

All guests will be required to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival starting September 3, Masks are no longer mandated indoors or outdoors, except during massage sessions. Guests are not required to provide testing or vaccination verification before arriving on campus. Be part of a cohort of 12 other learners engaging in a rigorous course of study, up to 26 hours per week over the span of four weeks.

The day after you arrive at Esalen, your program begins with an orientation meeting where you'll receive your class schedule and service assignment. Housing for LEEP students is dorm-style and gender-inclusive, with three students sharing a room. Bring it with you and have it ready to show the gate when you arrive. Effective immediately in accordance with new guidance from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors on campus.

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