Art Sharks classes are offered for students who enjoy studying and creating art. The lessons are designed to strengthen their art skills and methods. Students will explore drawing, painting, and sculpture while learning the important elements of art. Students will also experience having their work in a real art show at the end of each session. Both the Fall session and Spring session will cover similar skills, however will produce different works of art. Art Sharks classes meet once a week from 3:15 - 4:15pm.
Students from Jacksonville Country Day School contributed handcrafted bowls and presented live music at the Empty Bowls Luncheon on November 16, 2010 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The luncheon was presented by Bank of America to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank.
The fifth and sixth grade JCDS Art Sharks made bowls that were given to donors at the luncheon. The Art Sharks is an after school program under the direction of Stacy Bowen, fine arts coordinator.
In addition, the JCDS Chorus, consisting of 55 fourth through sixth graders, performed at the luncheon. The chorus is under the baton of Virginia Dickert.
The Empty Bowls Luncheon demonstrated community support for those who are coping with hunger in North Florida. JCDS is proud to participate in Second Harvest’s efforts as a natural part of its character education program. 
posted 11/30/10, originally published in Thursday Reminder 11/18/10
"Whirled Peace"
The Art Sharks are peaceful children. They are also artistic, and like to express themselves through art.
Pinwheels for Peace is a global project to make a public visual statement about how we feel about war, tolerance, and unity.
The project was started in 2005 by two art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, and has grown into an annual international celebration. Last year, over 3 million pinwheels were planted world-wide.
The Art Sharks adopted Pinwheels for Peace as one of their regular art activities. The students created and produced their own designs, which were mounted on sticks. Mrs. Bowen arranged the finished pinwheels in the shape of a "peace sign" on the front lawn to greet parents and students in the morning of September 21.
For more information on Pinwheels for Peace, check out their website. You might even find JCDS on their map!
(posted 10/8/10, originally in Thursday Reminder 9/23/10)
CALENDAR
Fall Session 2011 |
First Grade with Mrs. Bowen Mondays 3:15 – 4:15 pm September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31 |
Second Grade with Mrs. Lane Tuesdays 3:15 – 4:15 pm September 6, September 13, September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25 |
Third & Fourth Grade with Mrs. Bowen Wednesdays 3:15 – 4:15 pm September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26 |
Fifth & Sixth Grade with Mrs. Bowen Fridays 3:15 – 4:15 pm September 2, September 9, September 16, September 23, September 30, October 14, October 21, October 28 *Please note no class October 7 |
Grand Art Show Wednesday, November 2 Fine Arts Center Gallery 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Spring Session 2012 |
First Grade with Mrs. Bowen Mondays 3:15 – 4:15 pm January 9, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13, February 27, March 5, March 19 *Please note no class January 16 or February 20 |
Second Grade with Mrs. Lane Tuesdays 3:15 – 4:15 pm January 10, January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14, February 21, February 28 |
Third & Fourth Grade with Mrs. Bowen Wednesdays 3:15 – 4:15 pm January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, February 29 |
Fifth & Sixth Grade with Mrs. Bowen Fridays 3:15 – 4:15 pm January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 17, February 24, March 2, March 9 *Please note no class February 10 |
Grand Art Show |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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9/3/10 |
Art Aftershool is now known as the Art Sharks! |
CONTACT
Stacy Bowen, Fine Arts Coordinator
sbowen@jcds.com
