2021-22 Arts Lead Learning Program Announced for Elementary Grades

Arts Lead Learning (ALL) is a program developed at TR Makers Co whereby the arts, such as visual, performing, and literary arts, are the catalyst for learning about Science, Math, Social Studies, English and more. This program helps every type of learner by providing hands-on, auditory and visual learning experiences that are aligned with the SC curriculum standards. Whether you are homeschooling your student or providing supplemental educational opportunities, these classes are a great addition to your student’s education. Register now for a single class or join us for multiple over the semester!

In Studio Attendance

Students can be dropped off for class up to 10 minutes prior to your scheduled class time. All staff will be wearing a mask when in contact with students, but it is not required of the students. Students will have their own dedicated workspace and tool caddie inside the studio. Hand washing will be encouraged and access to personal sanitizing spray bottles will be pointed out at the beginning of class. *New* We will provide a snack for all participants and take a short break during class. If your student would rather have a packed snack from home, you most certainly can opt to bring in your own. Students are encouraged to bring a bottled water to have with them at their working station.

Cost

$45 – Includes materials packet and makers tools for creating our art projects, course booklet and at-home extended learning materials, as well as instruction from our teaching artists.

Registration

Ready to join the class? Add this class or a multi-day pass to your cart. During checkout please indicate the student’s name and date of birth in the Order Notes under the Additional Information section. We will use this information to add your student to the roster and may reach out to see if you have any other student accommodations we can help with. Prior to your student’s event we will send out an email reminder with any final details. Classes will be marked SOLD OUT when all available spots are taken.

Discounts Available

Sibling Discount

Take advantage of 10% off each student’s class fees when paying for more than one sibling at a time. Simply add the code ALLSIB10 to your cart at checkout and click Apply. After you click Proceed to Checkout, include the name of each sibling in the Order Notes field under Additional Information. Sibling discount cannot be used in combination with the early registration discount or other sales.

Multi-Day Pass Discounts

A student who would like to participate in multiple classes during a single semester can get a discounted rate by booking a 2-Day, 4-Day or Unlimited Day pass. Click the links included to see these options. Multi-day passes are intended for a single student and may not be transferred to another student.

Elementary Grade Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 Schedule

Morning Session is from 9a-12p. All classes listed below will be held In Studio. Students must be at least 5 years old by the date of the class. Looking for Middle Grade classes? Click here.

Register Now	Pura Vida in Costa Rica: An Elementary Study in Culture and Social Studies Where is Costa Rica? Is it an island? What are they known for? And what does “pura vida” even mean? Find the answers to these questions and a lot more as we spend the morning learning about the good life in Costa Rica. You will create your very own sloth wall hanging and other pieces. Sep 3 :: Morning Session Sep 10 :: Morning Session
Register Now	A Tale of TAILS Big and Small: An Elementary Study in Life Science Have you ever wondered why animals and other creatures have a tail? What is it good for and how does it give them an advantage over other creatures. We will explore our world looking at the tail end of creatures big and small. Sep 17 :: Morning Session Sep 24 :: Morning Session
Register Now	To Fly, Save and Value – It’s All in Due Time: An Elementary study in Math and Social Studies In today’s class, time is on our side as we explore and experiment with TIME! By the end of class you will understand more about why time flies when your having fun, the history of daylight savings times and how to value your own time in a handmade work or art. Oct 1 :: Morning Session Oct 8 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Life on a Coral Reef: An Elementary Study in Life Science Did you know that huge coral reefs are built by tiny animals? In this class we will explore life on and around the coral reef. Each student will design and build their own tiny coral reef to bring home. Oct 15 :: Morning Session Oct 22 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Getting a Picture of Impressionism: An Elementary Study in Art & History They were rebels of the late 1800’s, artists like Monet, Degas, Renoir and Cassatt. You get to learn more about these artists, their style of painting and even recreate a few of their famous pieces with props and costume pieces. You will also paint an impressionistic work of your own! Nov 5 :: Morning Session Nov 12 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Go With the Flow: An Elementary Study in Earth Science It can be smooth as silk, cold as ice, or even as hard as a rock. Learn about water and the amazing things it can do! Then use water to create beautiful paintings and other artwork. Nov 19 :: Morning Session Dec 3 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Welcome to the Olympic Games – Past and Present: An Elementary Study in Geography and Social Studies Detail coming soon! Dec 10 :: Morning Session Dec 17 :: Morning Session
Register Now	The Sleeping Dragon – A Study of Life in China: An Elementary Study in Culture and Social Studies Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Explore the history behind dragon dancers and paper lanterns! Create your very own fortune cookies! Spend the day with us in the far East as we learn a little about Chinese culture. Jan 21 :: Morning Session Jan 28 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Rags to Riches – The Story of Money and How It’s Made: An Elementary Study in Math and History From bartering to coins and paper money, the idea of getting paid for an item has come a long way. You and your friends in class will get to go on a shopping spree as we learn how money works. Plus you will get to try your hand at how money is engraved and printed through our printmaking process. Feb 4 :: Morning Session Feb 11 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Spread Your Wings- Life Cycle of a Butterfly: An Elementary Study in Life Science They can travel thousands of miles on the most delicate wings. They can eat 200 times their own weight in just two weeks before enclosing themselves in a chrysalis! Delve into the short but beautiful story of a butterfly’s life and join us in building our own wings to wear. Feb 18 :: Morning Session Feb 25 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Don’t be an Idiom: An Elementary Study in English and Literature Don’t let the cat out of the bag, but this lesson will be a blast! Learn about some hilarious expressions and come up with a few new ones as we explore idiomatic language. Act out using charades and read along with a classic story. Then create an illustrated booklet of your favorite idioms! Mar 4 :: Morning Session Mar 11 :: Morning Session
Register Now	The Great Snow Race: An Elementary Study in Literature and Social Studies It’s happening now, the Iditarod happens every year in March. This amazing race challenges 50-80 dog sledding teams and helps to celebrate the mode of transportation that helped Alaskans in settlement and even times of crisis! Hear a story from one of the bravest sled dogs, Balto, and join in as we create and race our own sled dog teams. Mar 18 :: Morning Session Apr 1 :: Morning Session
Register Now	A Company of Players – Chronicling Shakespeare and his Acting Company: An Elementary Study in Theatre Arts and Literature Shakespeare and his merry band of actors will lead us on a tour of Elizabethan Theatre and life in England during the 1600s. You will get to test your acting skills, create a few props and help bring to life one of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Apr 8 :: Morning Session Apr 15 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Seeing is Believing, or Is It?: An Elementary Study in Math and Art Optical illusions can be fun, but how do they work? Why do our eyes see things that aren’t really there? How do artists use these techniques to create 3D drawings and even video games that seem real? Create your own op ed art work and explore the works of Escher. Apr 22 :: Morning Session Apr 29 :: Morning Session